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Show of arms: Protesters at Woolleys Beach, Crib Point show their anger at the arrival of the hydrogen tanker Suiso Frontier (left), while a welcome sign was rolled out for its crew after it docked at the BlueScope jetty. Pictures: Gary Sissons (left) and supplied
Cheers and jeers greet hydrogen ship Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au THE regular shipment of liquid hydrogen from Hastings has come one step closer to reality with the arrival last Thursday of the purpose built tanker Suiso Frontier. The ship’s arrival coincided with the state government announcing an agreement with Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) to support research into storing carbon dioxide (CO2) underground, a key part of the commercial success of commercial hydrogen-from-browncoal production in the Latrobe Valley. However, even if the viability of CCS (carbon capture and storage) research is proved, experts, including the CSIRO, have suggested the cost of making hydrogen through renewable electricity powered electrolysis will be
competitive if not equal to brown coal by 2025. The Suiso Frontier’s progress into Western Port was watched from Woolleys Beach, Crib Point by members of environmental groups Save Westernport and Westernport Peninsula Protection Council. The two groups are demanding the release of results of marine pest surveys made under the jetty at BlueScope, where the hydrogen ship has docked. They are also calling for an “environmental bond” from the Kawasaki Heavy Industries-led hydrogen energy supply chain project (HESC) to cover any damage caused by the export trial. “The use of dirty brown coal in hydrogen production must be scrapped, due to threats from marine pests, dredging and environmentally, economically unsound carbon sequestration, or CCS,” the two groups say.
The state and federal governments have each given $50 million towards the trial. Save Westernport, one of the community groups that successfully fought AGL’s proposal for an LNG regasification plant at Crib Point, says its “sights [are now] firmly set on another dangerous, expensive and entirely unnecessary project”. “This $500 million trial is an absurd waste of taxpayer dollars and a total waste by its Japanese partners and investors,” the group’s vice-president Jane Carnegie said. “The project involves using dirty brown coal, contributed by AGL in the Latrobe Valley, to produce dirty brown hydrogen, requiring huge amounts of energy and water that could be used for many other purposes, to produce small volumes of hydrogen, and huge quantities of CO2, carbon monoxide, methane and a cocktail of toxic
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greenhouse gas emissions and waste coal product. “While the HESC consortium refers to this as ‘a clean energy project’ there is absolutely nothing green about the process or its product, and no amount of spin will change this fact.” Ms Carnegie said that no largescale, cost effective CCS project “has ever succeeded anywhere globally, despite billions of dollars invested by the fossil fuels industry”. “The alternative that so many companies and governments are turning to is green hydrogen from H2O, using sustainably produced energy. This is the future - it’s what global hydrogen markets demand.” Save Westernport secretary Julia Stockigt said the project had been classified an “essential service for Victoria” ... to “avoid the scrutiny - and public engagement - of an environment effects statement”.
“Western Port is an internationally recognised Ramsar wetland. Its unique marine biodiversity must be protected from inappropriate industrial and development proposals by decision makers and communities alike … We will continue to fight this unnecessary project every step of the way.” Resources Minister Jaala Pulford said the JOGMEC agreement “will not only reduce the state’s expected total expenditure on CarbonNet, but also strengthen relationships between Victoria and Japan”. “The CarbonNet project will underpin commercial hydrogen production by storing carbon dioxide (CO2) underground, reducing this greenhouse gas in our atmosphere,” she said. “It is the most technically advanced carbon capture and storage (CCS) hub being developed in Australia and stands apart for its potential to capture emissions from multiple sites.”
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Seafarers call out for help Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au THE Hastings SeafarersCentre is calling for help to rebuild its headquarters and have enough money to enable it to continue its work supporting ships’ crews. Heavy rain and storms on Friday 7 January damaged the roof of the group’s Bayview Road building, causing the water-logged ceiling to collapse. The building is now uninhabitable and the volunteers who are dedicated to supporting ship crews when they come into Western Port need a helping hand. Branch chairman Geoff Connelly said the repairs to the building would cost thousands of dollars, and there was an urgent and ongoing need to be ready to support new ships arriving in port. Mr Connelly said Seafarers provided support for all sea crew, many who were on international ships, by welcoming them into the community and providing spiritual support, assistance with transport, and essential supplies in the way of a “care package”. “The crews appreciate the contact and seeing someone with a smiling face who cares about their welfare,” he said. “We have a chaplaincy program for all faiths, but sometimes it’s just the welcome and friendly hello they need.” The Hastings centre provides a recreation room with a pool table and a comfortable space for crews to relax.
THE Hastings Seafarers Centre is a home away from home for crews from ships using the Port of Hastings. Picture: Yanni “Some of these crew members have been out to sea for 12 months, and appreciate somewhere to be when they get time off the ship and help to get around and get what they need,” Mr Connelly said. Seafarers has 27 Australian centres that were set up to respond to the many challenges and dangers faced by seafarers. The organisation works closely with federal government agencies and port users to improve the treatment of seafarers and shipping practices in Australian waters. The Hastings centre is part of the Australian Council for the Mission to
Seafarers, which oversees, supports and encourages the work of missions around Australia. It is supported by the Anglican, Catholic and Uniting churches, with an ethos to care for the practical and spiritual welfare of seafarers of all nationalities and faiths. There are 230 mission sites around the world, including four in Victoria – Melbourne, Portland, Geelong and Hastings, where work is carried out by a small number of staff, chaplains and volunteers. To volunteer or donate to the Hastings centre call Geoff Connelly on 0447 388 224.
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COVID cutbacks to A-Day events Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au
BAZ Basil, Richard Whitehead and Martin Ramos helped to clean up the beach at Flinders.
Clean-up ahead of holiday MORE than 50 volunteers assembled on the Flinders foreshore for a beach clean in preparation for this week’s Australia Day holiday. More than 100 kilograms of waste was picked up, sorted, categorised, recorded and then removed, preventing the rubbish being washed back out to sea. The beach clean-up was organised by the Flinders Community Association and Sea Shepherd’s marine debris team as part of its campaign to draw attention to the historic Flinders pier, which is under threat of partial demolition by Parks Victoria.
Among the items cleared from Flinders beach were: 123 cigarette butts; 12 Hungary Jacks cups and food trays; 37 plastic drink bottles; 80 glass stubbies; 84 aluminium cans; 37 metal caps; 12 face masks; 15 items of clothing; one alloy wheel with tyre still attached; about 20 metres of rope; and one wooden table. Flinders Community Association’s Mary Iles said the clean-up was intended to remove debris and rubbish at low tide to stop it being washed back out to the habitat of the weedy seadragon and fish living near the pier.
COVID has curtailed this week’s (Wednesday 26 January) Australia Day events on the Mornington Peninsula for the second year running. However, a festival atmosphere will be created in main Street, Mornington with live music and “family friendly” events organised by Mornington Chamber of Commerce. The traditional street parade and activities at Mornington Park have again been placed on hold. The regular community-organised Australia Day events at Rye, Dromana and Rosebud have also been cancelled, although they will go ahead at Mount Eliza, Hastings and Sorrento. The Briars historic property at Mount Martha will host Our Survival Day 2022 – Reconnection, described by Mornington Peninsula Shire as an “Indigenous-led community event providing a safe and culturally empowering space for First Nations people and their allies to gather on 26 January”. A news release issued by the shire and quoting the mayor Cr Anthony Marsh, stated that a “community vision” presented to council in July last year, “emphasises honour and respect for the peninsula’s Traditional Owners, the Bunurong people, and the importance of safe, accessible, inclusive spaces for all”. Five months later councillors rejected a move to lower the Aboriginal flag to halfmast on Australia Day (“Shire flags changes
for A-Day 2023” The News 10/1/22). The “all-inclusive family event” at The Briars runs midday to 6pm and attendees are being urged to “bring a picnic blanket, sit back and listen to live music, or join in on our cultural workshops and activities”. Details and tickets: oursurvivalday.com. The shire says last year’s “reimagined” traditional Mornington Park event was “well-received by locals, visitors and businesses”. It says the business chamber’s program for Main Street on Wednesday “will feature mostly local artists and musicians and will help support our arts sector through the pandemic”. “The action will take place along Main Street, which has once again been opened to pedestrians and closed to traffic over summer to enable outdoor dining and help promote the economic recovery of our local food businesses.” “Australia Day is a time to celebrate all that is good about our great country and reflect on the journey we’ve taken to get where we are today,” Cr Marsh said. “It’s also time to celebrate and honour the Traditional Owners of our land and learn more about our nation’s past so that we can move forward together.” Cr Marsh said the shire’s “overall approach” to Australia Day and the financing of events would be reviewed “and a fresh approach to Australia Day is expected to be in place by 2023”. Details about Australia Day events are at: mornpen.vic.gov.au/australiaday
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Farmers plough in potential profits Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au FARMERS forced to destroy thousands of dollars of crops because of labour shortages are warning that prices will rise as vegetable growers rethink their business models and scale down. In a scene familiar in agricultural regions across the state, Mornington Peninsula farmers are ploughing crops into the ground because they can’t get enough seasonal workers to harvest them. In Rosebud, fifth generation vegetable farmer John Cochrane was devastated last week after watching $50,000 of broccoli get chopped up and buried. Because of isolation requirements, only a handful of his seasonal workers were available for harvesting after 13 were impacted by COVID. Although he says he’s “one of the lucky ones” who will survive, he says others may not and those who do will simply grow less. “Farmers have taken a massive hit in the past two years, for some farms it’s not having enough staff because of travel bans, and for those who have the staff, it’s COVID,” he said. “This is going to change the way we do things I think, we have to get smart by cutting orders back and growing what we can manage but, ultimately, that will come at a cost to the consumer.”
TYABB farmer Sam Taranto, right, has not yet been forced to destroy crops but his productivity is being affected by labour problems. However, the situation is not the same for Rosebud farmer John Conchrane who has been ploughing ready-to-harvest crops back into the soil because he has been so badly hit by the inability to engage seasonal workers. Pictures: Gary Sissons (right) and Yanni (above) Mr Cochrane farms around 130 hectares over two properties, but says he is planning to cut his production in half and stick to supplying a smaller selection of loyal customers. “We can’t go on like this because there’s a huge cost for us to plant things, it’s heartbreaking … if and when the times comes, we will reassess.” Sam Taranto’s farm at Tyabb has also been hit hard by labor shortages, but
while he hasn’t had to destroy crops, he says it’s only a matter of time. “It’s not too bad here, we’ve put some plans in place so our losses wouldn’t be so bad, but I can feel it, our turn will come,” he said. “With immigration restrictions and no backpackers here, everyone is being hurt by labour shortages.” Third generation farmer Paul Gazzola says he doesn’t even want to calculate the dollar loss of losing up to
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Candidate withdraws due to Omicron effect Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au THE Voices of Mornington Peninsula group is again searching for a candidate to contest the seat of Flinders in the coming federal election. Outdoor meetings will be held this week in Balnarring, Dromana and Rye to replace Claire Boardman who has resigned as the group’s chosen candidate. Ms Boardman said that staying in her job as the state government’s deputy public health commander for COVID was “the strongest contribution I can make to community”. Her choice to stand down as the VMP candidate leaves three formal candidates for Flinders: the Liberal Party’s Zoe McKenzie, Labor’s Surbhi Snowball and independent Despi O’Connor. Ms O’Connor has taken leave of absence from her role as a Briars Ward councillor to contest the election which is now expected to be held in May. Along with another former councillor and mayor, Sam Hearn, Ms O’Connor was one of the final three candidates considered by the VMP. She was criticised by some of the group’s members for announcing she would be an independent candidate before it publicly announced its backing for Ms Boardman. Mr Hunt made it known that he favoured Ms McKenzie to replace him in the seat he has held for 20 years. Ms McKenzie is a former adviser to former
Code brown for peninsula PENINSULA Health has enacted its own code brown in line with the state government’s emergency alert to relieve pressure on the hospital system. From Wednesday January 19, Peninsula Health has been able to redeploy workers to areas of greatest need, postpone leave to boost staffing numbers and redistribute resources to ensure critical patients are prioritised. It can also call on Australian Defence Force personnel for help and to drive ambulances. Peninsula Health’s acting executive director medical services, Dr Chris Bowen, said the organisation was managing the pressure on its health system, but was asking the community to keep COVID-safe as that would make a “significant” difference to the hospital system. “We strongly encourage everyone to wear masks, practice good hand hygiene, and get your booster vaccination as soon as you are eligible,”
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he said. “If you had your second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine more than three months ago, you can now get your booster vaccination to protect yourself and our community. Our vaccination clinic at Frankston is open for bookings, including for children aged five to 11. “We have plenty of appointments available for children in this age group, who are now eligible for their vaccination. “People can book an appointment for children online at coronavirus.vic.gov.au/book-yourvaccine-appointment or by phoning Coronavirus Victoria on 1800 625 389. There is no need for adults to make an appointment. Dr Bowen said the hospital had strategies in place to manage the demand, which he described as “stable”. Liz Bell
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Fitness the key to being 100 LORNA Grant turned 100 on 18 October last year but, because of a broken wrist resulting from a fall, had to quietly celebrate the milestone in hospital. A resident of St Johns Retirement Village, Somerville for the past 23 years, the real celebration was delayed until she came back home and COVID restrictions were eased. But the lateness did not make her birthday lunch - with her requested “party food” - any less enjoyable. Now living in the village’s serviced apartment, Ms Grant was born in Caulfield. She had a bother 18 months older and a sister 10 years older, although both have now died. She went to MLC Methodist Ladies College before doing a business course in typing. Ms Grant worked for the Woman’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) for three years as a teleprinter operator. She married and had to leave as in those days married women could not be in the WAAF. The marriage ended after five years, but not before the birth of her daughter, Pam. Later, while on a “girl’s holiday”, she met 17-year-old Rob who introduced her to his father, Harold. The two were married and spent 30 years together before his death. Ms Grant calls stepson Rob her rock and he still he cares for her and often visits. She said keeping fit is the secret to a happy, healthy and long life, having played tennis, swimming, golf, and bowling. She now walks daily (with a four-wheel walker) and socialises with other residents.
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Call for volunteers to help ‘save’ kangaroos Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help ensure the safe transfer of about 600 kangaroos from a private property at Cape Schanck into the neighbouring Greens Bush section of Mornington Peninsula National Park. Campaigners to save the kangaroos have praised the property’s manager for relinquishing the permit he had been given to shoot the kangaroos. “The hard work … has paid off and the newly formed Save the Kangaroos of the Mornington Peninsula (SKOMP) thoroughly welcome the recent development of the manager of the Cape Schanck property deciding on 13 January to withdraw the kangaroo shooting permit,” group spokesperson Mary Waterman said. “I believe that our advocacy along with community pressure influenced the manager in his decision.” Ms Waterman also praised Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors, “particularly David Gill who brought the dire situation of the peninsula’s kangaroos to the council’s notice in 2020” and shire CEO John Baker “for advocating for the Cape Schanck kangaroos not to be shot and to be released … with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning”. However, “the fight is not over yet” and volunteers were needed to help release the kangaroos. She said Mr Baker confirmed on Friday 14 January “that he will ensure that the SKOMP group and volunteers are involved in the Cape Schanck kangaroo release plan process”. Ms Waterman said the group believed kangaroos “could be a huge tourist drawcard” for the peninsula. “We want to bring kangaroos into the hearts of the people. Kangaroos are the most beautiful, intelligent and extremely family orientated native animal that we should be extremely proud of. “We only have to look at how the [Phillip Island] penguin parade is now a huge international
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tourist attraction for Victoria.” While welcoming a review of the Wildlife Act 1975 announced in May 2020 by Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio, Ms Waterman hoped the independent panel would investigate “the continuing pressures our local kangaroo population faces due to DELWP issuing shooting permits without necessarily doing the checks before and after [they] are issued”. The group believed shooting permits would continue to be issued “because some landowners (and DELWP) believe our native kangaroos are pests and are in plague proportions”. “It is baffling to understand that kangaroos are protected under the Wildlife Act until a shooting permit (ATCW) is applied for. This seems to be a contradiction in itself.” Cr Gill also welcomed the review announced by Ms D’Ambrosio, saying “we need accurate population figures and enforceable powers over habitat retention and control of pest species”. “Any review should ensure mechanisms are in place for sustainable sources of private and public finance for programs to ensure the long term viability of our precious wildlife.” Cr Gill wants Nepean MP Chris Brayne to make sure action was taken to ensure the survival of kangaroos on the peninsula. He said DELWP “grossly overestimates” the number of kangaroos on the peninsula because it relied on aerial counts of kangaroos in Gippsland. “The kangaroo food industry has decimated kangaroo numbers in New South Wales, leading to a parliamentary inquiry,” Cr Gill said. “Now the industry has moved into Victoria with the blessing of the state government. Once established, the industry requires a constant supply of kangaroos and threatens the viability of kangaroos in Australia and now Victoria.” Cr Gill predicted that “the more concisely contained kangaroos on the peninsula will be a prime target”. Details about releasing the kangaroos at Cape Schanck: peninsula.kangaroos@gmail.com Western Port News
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Civic praise for rose gardener CO-FOUNDER of the Mornington Botanical Rose Gardens, Laurie Taylor, has been commended by Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Anthony Marsh for his contribution to the gardens and the thousands of hours he has given over the past 20 years. With the rose garden committee and volunteers in attendance, Cr Despi O’Connor stepped in for Cr Marsh to present Laurie Taylor with his mayoral commendation, at the Christmas function held at the garden on 14 December. Guests heard about Mr Taylor’s 20-year journey with co-founder Don Gordon, whose tireless contribution has enabled the garden to grow to
more than 100 garden beds, 4000 varieties of roses and more than 80 volunteers currently. Cr O’Connor said the council and the community appreciated his dedication to the muchloved community asset. On the same night, Scott and Gabrielle Gordon, the late Don Gordon’s son and daughterin-law, were awarded a special award by the volunteers of the garden in recognition of their 20 years of service to the garden. Anyone who would like to become a volunteer at the garden should phone 0459 032 497 or email morningtonroses@gmail.com
MORNINGTON Botanical Rose Garden’s co-founder Laurie Taylor is thanked for his volunteer efforts by Cr Despi O’Connor, on behalf of mayor Anthony Marsh. Picture: Supplied
Robot reality: Robots being used as part of coding lessons at Mornington Library by William Fawcett, Coey Dowsett, Ivy Dowsett, and Oscar Morton. Picture: Yanni
‘Artificial’ approach to learning THE technology of the future came to Mornington Library this week when 13 to 18 year olds had the chance to meet a humanoid robot and learn about artificial intelligence and coding. The hands-on robotics session on coding explored what AI (artificial intelligence) is and how enables a humanoid robot to interact with its environment. Acting library manager Liza Allitt said the robot was used to teach teenagers “behind the scenes” of AI, and participants were able to code it to study faces and learn people’s names. “When the robot sees the face again, he can
say hello by name,” she said. Ms Allitt, who is in charge of children’s STEM programs and also heads an after-school programming session for 6-12 year olds, said programming encouraged computational thinking, creativity, reasoning and working collaboratively. “This year, we will be running robot races, Lego club, and a session where children learn how to code a mini computer then make a monster out of recycled materials and have its mouth move up and down,” Ms Allitt said.
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Annual General Meeting & Community Forum Tuesday 1 February 10.30-11.30am Please join our board, executive and senior staff members as we reflect on the past year. We welcome your feedback, comments and suggestions as we focus on ensuring our health service continues to provide a high standard of care for our community. Scan the QR below to join this virtual event on MS Teams.
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Journey through history: Malcolm Gordon with his new book ‘A Never Ending Journey’. Picture: Yanni
Book highlights peninsula history JUST prior to Christmas local author Malcolm Gordon published his latest work ‘A Never Ending Journey’, the story of the Mornington Peninsula. This is in fact a sequel to his earlier publication ‘Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula’ which first appeared in 1997. Readers of the new book will find pre-history, geology, natural systems, cultural landscapes, visitor attractions, conservation and expanding development, rural and coastal townships and
their distinctive characters, alongside entertaining local anecdotes. Throughout there is an eclectic mix of photographs, both current and historical. Copies of ‘A Never Ending Journey’ are available at bookshops, many newsagencies, and several wineries across the Peninsula. Alternatively, the author could be contacted on malcolmhbgordonbooks@gmail.com. The RRP is $49.95.
Rage over govt inaction on speeding cars Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au THE state government says it will take a ‘’strategic’’ and ‘’evidence-based approach’’ to tackle speeding issues on Mornington Peninsula roads. The Transport Department’s “plan” was outlined following calls to lower speed limits on Frankston-Flinders Road and improve safety in accident hot spots. Works are now underway to reduce the speed limit from 60kph to 50kph along a section of Frankston-Flinders Road between Hurley Court and Station Street, near Stumpy Gully Road. However, despite repeated requests from resident groups and Mornington Peninsula Shire, Cr David Gill said there were no plans for further interventions along the busy road. A Department of Transport spokesperson said it considered a range of factors when determining speed limits and intersections, such as traffic volume, the road environment, types of road users and crash history to ensure set limits are appropriate. There were no recorded crashes between July 2016 and January 2022 at the intersections of Merricks Beach and Stumpy Gully roads with Frankston-Flinders Road, but the “lack of action” has upset Balnarring Beach and Merricks residents. Stephen Grover said Balnarring Beach and Merricks Beach communities were ‘’extremely disappointed’’ at the lack of action by VicRoads, the state government and the shire. He said there was an urgent need for action or at least a temporary reduction in the speed limit from 100kph to 80kph.
“In my view, to take no action prior to the Christmas holiday break, is negligent,” he said. “The community have logged an urgent request to clear bush and small trees that obstruct the view to the right while exiting Merricks beach Road. We request that both these issues are resolved today.” Cr Gill said he was continuing to lobby the state government on speed reduction issues on the peninsula, but that council had its hands tied, as speed limits were set by the government. He accused politicians of avoiding voter backlash and sitting on their hands ‘’because they believe it is not popular to reduce speeds, even when the community is affected by their poor upkeep of roads’’. “Our rural roads are the most dangerous in the state, and speed reduction is necessary at least while the slow process of road improvements is happening,” he said. “Three hundred and thirty kilometres of rural dirt roads are de facto 100kph on the peninsula. Some of these cross well-constructed made roads, creating obvious issues. “Many of the roads are high-use roads, especially in holiday seasons, and I have been pushing for years to no avail to have limits reduced in these high-risk areas. “A recent breakthrough was all of Boneo Road being reduced to 80 from 100 and below at some spots, but the aim is to have other rural roads also reduced, such as Frankston-Flinders and Mornington-Flinders roads.” The Department of Transport spokesperson said it was ‘’always exploring ways to make our network safer, including along FrankstonFlinders Road’’.
RESIDENTS used hoses and buckets of water to help put out a grass fire on Sunday along St Marys Place and Scott Street, Dromana. The fire was quickly brought under control after the arrival of the CFA. Picture: Gary Sissons
Rocky rescue A MAN in his 30s had to be rescued at Flinders on Sunday about 12.30pm after getting into trouble in waters at the bottom of the cliff near the Blowhole. Ambulance Victoria transported the patient to the Frankston Hospital where he was reported to be in a stable condition.
Shark alarm LIFE Saving Victoria has confirmed four sharks were spotted at an unpatrolled section of Sorrento front beach on Sunday. A siren was sounded to alert beachgoers, but it is believed there were no swimmers there at the time. It was the second shark report in one week, after a two metre shark was spotted off Fishermans Beach, Mornington on Friday. Life Saving Victoria has reminded swimmers to swim between the flags on patrolled beaches and avoid entering the water after dusk or before dawn.
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50th Mornington Art Show
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The art of looking ATTENDANCE numbers were down at last Thursday’s opening of the 50th Mornington Art Show, but sales have kept pace with past years. The numbers were restricted because of COVID protocols but a “warm, balmy evening with gentle jazz music, cool refreshments and quality finger food helped provide a warm, friendly atmosphere for those sponsors, artists and guests” who did come along, organiser John Renowden said. He said the natural light in the new studio and community house building at the corner of Nepean Highway and Wilsons Road, Mornington was ideal for displaying “the quality art work for all to enjoy”.
The annual art show is organised by Mornington Rotary Club and ends tomorrow, Australia Day, Wednesday 26 January. “Sales [on opening night] were strong and quite similar to previous years,” Mr Renowden said. “Many in attendance complimented the Mornington Rotary Club on the quality or the art show and its creative presentation throughout several rooms.” “It is a really good, high quality art show that’s worth a visit until our final day on Australia Day,” art show chair Richard Vautier said. Works can be inspected at bought at the exhibition or online at: morningtonartshow.com.au
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We want to walk and talk WITH our current social situation and after so many days in lockdown, we understand that there will be members of our community who are struggling. Struggling to re-enter the community and facing immerging or intensifying mental health concerns. It is for this reason that members of the Clubhouse wish introduce our walk and talk program. Open to everyone, these sessions include sharing a cup of coffee and a chat amongst the peaceful surrounds of the Hastings foreshore where community members can discuss their concerns and find out more about how the people of the Clubhouse can support them on their journey. Kindred Clubhouse is a small organisation in Hastings that offers a peer-support model for
Concerned about my mental health Feeling lonley Would love a cuppa and a chat Would like to meet people who understand Please contact us if you find yourself ticking these boxes. Take a step towards feeling better. Kindred Clubhouse and all its programs are free to our local community
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people wanting to improve or maintain their mental health through friendships and purpose. All Kindred Clubhouse programs are free to join and people can attend for one activity, for one day or forever. We would like to thank the Mornington Peninsula Shire for getting on board and powering this initiative through their Community Grant Program. If you or someone you know may benefit from this important program, you are invited to contact us by calling 0435 086 729, emailing the clubhouse at info@kindredclubhouse.org.au or popping into the Clubhouse at 29 Marine Pde, Hastings.
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MONDAY
MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT
NINE, 7.30pm
THURSDAY
LAW & ORDER: SVU
TEN, 9pm
The professional mixes with the personal in tonight’s episode of SVU and it lands Benson (Mariska Hargitay, left) in a most uncomfortable situation. Assistant District Attorney Carisi (Peter Scanavino) prosecutes Richard Wheatley (Dylan McDermott) for the murder of Kathy Stabler, the wife of detective Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni). This episode is one-half of a crossover with Law & Order: Organised Crime, but don’t worry if you miss that one – this episode is where all the juicy bits are.
SUNDAY
VERA
ABC TV, 8.40pm
Traditionally wearing her trusty bucket hat and weathered trench coat, DCI Vera Stanhope (Brenda Blethyn) is an entertainingly original and multifaceted character. Based on the books by crime writer Ann Cleeves, Vera returns for its 11th season with arguably its best crime-ridden yarn yet. Tonight, in “Witness”, Vera untangles the mystery of a murdered local builder, who was found beaten to death the day before he was due to testify in court.
MONDAY
BRIDESMAIDS
NINE, 9.30pm
Bromance king Judd Apatow tries his hand at a female-driven flick with this rib-tickler starring and co-written by Kristen Wiig (above). The film follows the down-and-out Annie (Wiig) as she prepares for the wedding of her best friend Lillian (Maya Rudolph), while developing insecurities about Lillian’s new friend, the picture-perfect Helen (Rose Byrne). The comedy, as you’d expect from an Apatow production, is never too far from the bedroom or the bathroom, but it’s also up to the roaring standards of his other films, and is well supported by the pathos of Wiig’s character.
Here we go again with the ninth season of this charade involving pretend marriages, fame-hungry contestants and a highly optimistic chance at love. In past seasons, there have been a whirlwind of fights, affairs, outbursts and jaw-dropping behaviour overshadowing any tales of everlasting love, and that’s what makes Married At First Sight such a foamy and foolish cocktail; it’s frankly hard to resist. Guided by relationship “experts” John Aiken, Mel Schilling and Alessandra Rampolla, the brides and grooms include 28-year-old DJ Jack Millar, Melbourne florist Jessica Seracino and Americanborn personal trainer Andrew Davis. Mel Schilling is a relationship expert on Married At First Sight
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SBS (3)
SEVEN (7)
NINE (9)
TEN (10)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Back Roads. (R) 10.30 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R) 11.10 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Miniseries: The War Of The Worlds. (Final, Mv, R) 2.00 Miniseries: A Very English Scandal. (Final, Malsv, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Think Tank. (R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. (R) 2.00 Where Are You Really From? (PG, R) 3.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.00 Great Canadian Railroad Journeys. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6am Morning Programs. 12.00 The Women’s Ashes Lunch Break. 12.40 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Test Match. Australia v England. Day 1. Afternoon session. 2.40 The Women’s Ashes Tea Break. 3.00 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Test Match. Australia v England. Day 1. Late-afternoon session. 5.00 The Chase Aust. (R)
6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Hosted by Tony Jones. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 11. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) Six contestants answer multiple-choice questions that escalate in cash-prize value.
6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.
6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (Final, PG, R) 6.30 Summer Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. Kurt Fearnley speaks with Harry Garside. 8.30 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland. (Mls) Part 2 of 3. 9.20 Our Dementia Choir. (Final, PG, R) People with dementia form a choir. 10.35 ABC Late News. 11.05 Aussie Inventions That Changed The World. (PG, R) 12.00 Killing Eve. (Mav, R) 12.40 The Rise Of The Murdoch Dynasty. (Ml, R) 1.35 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 2.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.55 Summer Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Druids: The Mystery Of Celtic Priests. Takes a look at the druids. 8.30 Extra Life: A Short History Of Living Longer: Behaviour. (PG) Part 4 of 4. Explores public involvement and engagement during a health crisis. 9.35 Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve. (M, R) Part 2 of 4. 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 La Fortuna. (Mls) 12.15 Gomorrah. (MA15+v) 1.15 We Are Who We Are. (Ml, R) 2.20 The Hot Zone. (Ma, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A French traveller attracts attention. 7.30 Mates On A Mission. (PGal) The four mates head to Japan. 8.55 MOVIE: Fast Five. (2011, Mlv, R) A crew of street racers plan a heist as they deal with the attentions of a drug lord and a federal agent. Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster. 11.35 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 12.05 Scandal. (Mav, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Nine News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 11. Women’s singles semi-final. 12.00 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) Max races against the clock. 1.00 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures: Outback Adventure. (PGl) The lifeguards head off on a road trip. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program. 4.30 Customs. (PG, R) Follows customs officers at work. 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Project. Special guest is Murray Bartlett. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown. 9.00 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma) Assistant District Attorney Carisi prosecutes Richard Wheatley for the murder of Kathy Stabler. 10.00 Blue Bloods. Frank is at odds with his friend. 11.00 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.45 Soccer. AFC Women’s Asian Cup. Group Stage. Australia v Thailand. 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s
Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 QI. 9.00 Hard Quiz. 9.30 Insert Name Here. 10.05 Doctor Who. 11.05 Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2021: Opening Night. Midnight Would I Lie To You? 12.30 Community. 12.50 Parks And Recreation. 1.10 ABC News Update. 1.15 Close. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.15 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.20 Pingu In The City. 5.30 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Leah Remini: Scientology And The Aftermath. 2.30 Most Expensivest. 3.00 The Ice Cream Show. 3.30 Bamay. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 Chasing Famous. (Premiere) 11.00 Vikings. 11.55 Late Programs.
7TWO (72) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Bargain Hunt. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Last Chance Learners. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.30am The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (92) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Seaway. 1.00 World’s Greatest Islands. 2.00 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: School For Scoundrels. (1960) 5.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 MOVIE: Runaway Jury. (2003, M) 11.15 Late Programs.
10 PEACH (11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Frasier. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The King Of Queens. Noon Becker. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. 1.30 Friends. 2.00 Carol’s Second Act. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 Late Programs.
N ITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Shortland Street. 2.00 Chefs’ Line. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Jarjums. 4.35 Mustangs FC. 5.00 Te Ao With Moana. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Great Blue Wild. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 Miniseries: New Gold Mountain. 9.30 MOVIE: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000, M) 11.25 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The Thief Lord. Continued. (2006, PG) 6.50 Ottolenghi And The Cakes Of Versailles. (2020, PG) 8.15 Mary And The Witch’s Flower. (2017, PG) 10.10 Nadia, Butterfly. (2020, M) 12.10pm The Rocket. (2013, M) 2.00 Rosie. (2018, PG) 3.40 Mon Oncle. (1958, French) 5.50 Bugsy Malone. (1976, PG) 7.30 Irrational Man. (2015, M) 9.20 Margin Call. (2011, MA15+) 11.20 Late Programs.
7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Billy The Exterminator. 12.30 Pawnography. 1.30 Picked Off. 2.30 Shipping Wars. 3.00 Highway Thru Hell. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Heavy Rescue: 401. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy. (2005, PG) 9.45 MOVIE: The 5th Wave. (2016, M) 12.10am Late Programs.
9GO! (93) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 SeaQuest DSV. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: The Sum Of All Fears. (2002, M) 10.00 MOVIE: American Made. (2017, MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs.
10 BOLD (12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Socceroos: Road To Qatar. 8.30 NBL Slam. 9.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 JAG. 1.30pm Star Trek: The Next Generation. 3.30 Jake And The Fatman. 4.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup Qualifier. AFC Third Round. Australia v Vietnam. 10.30 MOVIE: Parkland. (2013, M) 12.30am Late Programs.
CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.
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Friday, January 28 ABC (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (7)
NINE (9)
TEN (10)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Our Dementia Choir. (Final, PG, R) 11.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R) 1.30 Van Der Valk. (Final, Mlv, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Think Tank. (R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.55 You Can’t Ask That. (PGals, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. (R) 2.00 Where Are You Really From? (PG, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.00 Great Canadian Railroad Journeys. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6am Morning Programs. 12.00 The Women’s Ashes Lunch Break. 12.40 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Test Match. Australia v England. Day 2. Afternoon session. 2.40 The Women’s Ashes Tea Break. 3.00 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Test Match. Australia v England. Day 2. Late-afternoon session. 5.00 The Chase Aust. (R)
6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) A mix of topical issues. 11.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Hosted by Tony Jones. 12.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 12. Mixed doubles final and men’s singles semi-final.
6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG, R) 1.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (R) 2.30 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.
6.30 Summer Drum. (Final) Analysis of the day’s news. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 Monty Don’s American Gardens. Part 1 of 3. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) Things take a troubling turn when the circus comes to town, bringing with it a chain of clown sightings. 10.05 Mum. (Ml, R) Kelly and Jason prepare to go on holiday. 10.35 ABC Late News. Detailed coverage of the day’s events. 11.00 QI. (Ml, R) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig. 11.35 Killing Eve. (MA15+av, R) 12.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Good With Wood. (PG) 8.30 Walking Britain’s Roman Roads: Fosse Way. (PGasv, R) Dan Jones travels along Fosse Way. 9.20 Ancient Superstructures: Petra The Desert Rose. (PG, R) Part 4 of 4. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls, R) 11.35 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games. (Masv, R) 1.20 The Killing. (Man, R) 4.25 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+lv, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Big Bash League Final Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the Big Bash League Final. 7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Final. 11.30 MOVIE: Goodfellas. (1990, MA15+vld, R) Based on a true story. A young New York City street hustler ascends the ranks of the Mafia after being mentored by gangsters, only to have all he has accomplished threatened by drugs and greed. Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci. 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Three contestants go head-to-head in a test of brain power for the chance to win $1 million. 5.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
6.00 Nine News. 6.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Hosted by Tony Jones. 7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 12. Men’s singles semi-final. 11.00 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) Helen goes to great lengths to prove a point. 12.00 Reverie. (Mav, R) The upgrade is set to launch. 1.00 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures: Dirt N Dust Festival. (PGl) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
6.30 The Project. Hamish Macdonald, Lisa Wilkinson, Tom Cashman and Jan Fran take a look at the day’s news and hot topics. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton chats with actor and director Sir Kenneth Branagh about his movie Belfast. 9.40 The Montreal Comedy Festival. (MA15+ls, R) Stand-up comedy from Peter Helliar, Rhys Nicholson, Tiffany Haddish, Fortune Feimster and Nath Valvo. 10.45 Steph Tisdell: Identity Steft. (MA15+l, R) A performance by Steph Tisdell. 12.00 The Project. (R) Special guest is Darren Hayes. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
ABC COMEDY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7pm Dino Dana. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 MOVIE: Dead Europe. (2012, MA15+) 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.55 Brassic. 11.40 QI. 12.10am Community. 12.35 Parks And Recreation. 12.55 To Be Advised. 1.40 ABC News Update. 1.45 Close. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.15 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.20 Pingu In The City. 5.30 Wallykazam! 5.55 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Leah Remini: Scientology And The Aftermath. 2.20 Frozen Faith. 2.45 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 2.55 Jungletown. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 Sex And Music. 10.25 Sexplora. 11.25 Narcos. 12.15am MOVIE: Under The Silver Lake. (2018, MA15+) 2.45 Late Programs.
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6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Bargain Hunt. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Last Chance Learners. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 The Amazing Homemakers. 10.30 Australia’s Big Backyards. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (92) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Seaway. 1.00 World’s Greatest Islands. 2.00 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: I Believe In You. (1952, PG) 5.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 A Fire Inside. 9.30 MOVIE: Blown Away. (1994, M) 11.55 Late Programs.
10 PEACH (11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 NBL Slam. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The King Of Queens. Noon Becker. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. 1.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Mom. 10.30 Nancy Drew. 11.30 Friends. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Late Programs.
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7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 America’s Game. Noon Billy The Exterminator. 12.30 Pawnography. 1.30 Picked Off. 2.30 Shipping Wars. 3.00 Bull Riding. PBR Australia. Monster Energy Tour. Townsville Grand Final Night. Replay. 4.00 Timbersports. 4.30 Heavy Rescue: 401. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.30 MOVIE: War For The Planet Of The Apes. (2017, M) 11.20 Late Programs.
9GO! (93) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 SeaQuest DSV. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 MOVIE: Antz. (1998, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted. (2012, PG) 9.15 MOVIE: Bad Neighbours. (2014, MA15+) 11.15 Malcolm. 11.45 Late Programs.
10 BOLD (12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 9.00 iFish Summer Series. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 JAG. 1.30pm Star Trek: The Next Generation. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 4.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 12.30am Home Shopping. 2.00 SEAL Team. 3.00 NCIS: New Orleans. 5.00 Diagnosis Murder.
6am Morning Programs. 1.50pm Road Open. 2.00 Shortland Street. 2.30 Chefs’ Line. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Jarjums. 4.35 Mustangs FC. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.35 Lost Treasures Of The Maya. 7.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 7.45 MOVIE: Tracks. (2013, M) 9.45 Bedtime Stories. 9.55 I Live, I Breathe, I Surf. 10.50 Late Programs.
Morning Programs. 8.55 Asterix: The Mansions Of The Gods. (2014, PG, French) 10.30 Equity. (2016, M) 12.25pm Black Narcissus. (1947, PG) 2.20 Ottolenghi And The Cakes Of Versailles. (2020, PG) 3.45 The Thief Lord. (2006, PG) 5.35 Mary And The Witch’s Flower. (2017, PG) 7.30 The Breaker Upperers. (2018, M) 9.00 Once Were Warriors. (1994, MA15+) 10.55 Late Programs.
Saturday, January 29 ABC TV (2)
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6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 10.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Australia Day Live 2022. (R) 2.30 Australia Remastered. (R) 3.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 4.30 Landline Summer. (R) 5.00 Basketball. WNBL. Perth Lynx v Bendigo Spirit. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv) An archaeologist is poisoned during a dig. 8.30 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG) As James settles into life in the Dales, Siegfried’s younger brother Tristan arrives. 9.15 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) Mother Mildred decides Sister Frances must attend her first solo birth before Nurse Crane returns. 10.15 Father Brown. (PG, R) Hercule Flambeau visits Kembleford. 11.00 Finding Alice. (Mls, R) Alice decides to have a baby. 11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. (R) 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU European Championships. Highlights. 3.30 The Seekers: Live In The UK. (R) 5.35 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman: Conquering The Wall. (M) 8.30 The World’s Greatest Hotels: The Peninsula. (PG) Takes a look at The Peninsula Hong Kong hotel. 9.25 World’s Most Beautiful Railway. (R) A look at Scotland’s railway network. 10.20 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 11.15 Dublin Murders. (MA15+a, R) 12.20 MOVIE: American Animals. (2018, MA15+l, R, , ) Evan Peters, Barry Keoghan. 2.30 MOVIE: Twelve Monkeys. (1995, Malv, R) Bruce Willis. 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.
6am Morning Programs. 12.00 The Women’s Ashes Lunch Break. 12.40 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Test Match. Australia v England. Day 3. Afternoon session. 2.40 The Women’s Ashes Tea Break. 3.00 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Test Match. Australia v England. Day 3. Late-afternoon session. 5.00 News. 5.30 Border Security. (PG, R)
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm The Deep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.15 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.00 Gavin & Stacey. 10.30 Insert Name Here. 11.05 Schitt’s Creek. 11.25 The Trip To Greece. 11.55 Archer. 12.15am Dead Pixels. 12.40 The Young Offenders. 1.10 David Attenborough: Kingdom Of Plants. (Final) 2.05 ABC News Update. 2.10 Close. 5.05 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon SBS Courtside. 12.30 Basketball. NBA. San Antonio Spurs v Chicago Bulls. 3.00 The Pizza Show. 3.25 WorldWatch. 4.50 It’s Suppertime! 5.50 Delivering The World: Inside DHL. 6.40 The Story Of The Songs. 7.35 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 8.30 Why Women Kill. 10.20 The X-Files. 12.50am 9/11: Escape From The Towers. 2.25 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 11.15 A Time To Swim. 12.15pm Lost Treasures Of The Maya. 1.10 Bamay. 1.40 Rugby Union. Ella 7s. 2.00 Ice Hockey. National Hockey Super League. 4.00 Soccer. Scottish Women’s Premier League. 6.00 Away From Country. 6.50 News. 7.00 Chuck And The First People’s Kitchen. 7.30 MOVIE: Marley. (2012, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Black Sheep. (2006, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs.
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Morning Programs. 8.25 Abe. (2019, PG) 10.00 Kirikou And The Sorceress. (1998) 11.25 The Breaker Upperers. (2018, M) 12.55pm The Painter And The Thief. (2020, M) 2.55 Bugsy Malone. (1976, PG) 4.35 Asterix: The Mansions Of The Gods. (2014, PG, French) 6.10 Our Little Sister. (2015, PG, Japanese) 8.30 Septembers Of Shiraz. (2015, M) 10.35 Room In Rome. (2010, MA15+) 12.35am Late Programs.
26 January 2022
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6.00 Easy Eats. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 12.00 Cybershack. (PG) 12.30 Destination WA. (PG) 1.00 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures. (PG, R) 1.30 Driving Test. (PG, R) 2.00 MOVIE: The Indian In The Cupboard. (1995, PGl, R) Hal Scardino. 4.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 13. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (R) 6.00 Nine News Saturday. 6.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Hosted by Tony Jones. 7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 13. Women’s singles final. Men’s Doubles Final. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by James Bracey. 12.00 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) Vijay lets his superstitions take over. 1.00 Manifest. (Madv, R) Zeke comes to Saanvi’s aid. 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact With Stu Cameron. (PG, R)
6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Pooches At Play. (R) 9.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 1.00 What’s Up Down Under. (R) 1.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 2.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 2.30 Destination Dessert. (R) 3.00 Three Blue Ducks. (PGl, R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 4.30 Taste Of Australia. (R) 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) Follows the work of elite lifesavers on Bondi Beach. The tower is on high alert when a swimmer’s quick dip results in a possible spinal injury. The lifeguards farewell a much-loved member of the squad. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 12. Western United v Melbourne City. From AAMI Park, Melbourne. 10.00 Ambulance. (Malv, R) Follows Doctor Ian and paramedic Nikki, the only doctor led team caring for the north west of Manchester, as they are dispatched to an urgent call in progress for a 13-year-old patient who has been stabbed. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.
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6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Weekender. 10.30 Creek To Coast. 11.00 The Amazing Homemakers. Noon Horse Racing. Royal Randwick Race Day, Summer Festival at The Valley and Sunshine Coast Cup Day. 5.30 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 6.30 The Hotel Inspector. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The Mentalist. 12.30am The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (92) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 TV Shop. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 The Baron. 11.35 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 12.55pm MOVIE: Time, Gentlemen, Please! (1952) 2.40 MOVIE: Gun Belt. (1953, PG) 4.15 MOVIE: Red River. (1948) 7.00 MOVIE: My Fair Lady. (1964) 10.30 MOVIE: The French Lieutenant’s Woman. (1981, M) 1am Late Programs.
10 PEACH (11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Frasier. 9.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 3pm Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.15 Friends. 12.10am Home Shopping. 1.40 Mom. 2.05 The Big Bang Theory. 2.35 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. 3.30 Nancy Drew. 4.30 Home Shopping.
7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 On Tour With Allan Border. 10.30 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. Sprintcar Muster. 11.30 Life Off Road. Noon Shipping Wars. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 4. Adelaide v Melbourne. 3.00 MOVIE: Ben-Hur. (1959, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: We Are Marshall. (2006, PG) 10.15 MOVIE: The Replacements. (2000, M) 12.50am Late Programs.
9GO! (93) 6am Children’s Programs. 2pm Malcolm. 3.00 MOVIE: Bedazzled. (2000, PG) 5.00 MOVIE: Major Payne. (1995, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: School Of Rock. (2003, PG) 9.15 MOVIE: Step Up. (2006, PG) 11.25 MOVIE: Step Up 2: The Streets. (2008, PG) 1.20am Summer House. 2.10 Below Deck Mediterranean. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Fury. 3.30 Thunderbirds. 4.30 Teen Titans Go! 4.50 Ninjago: Masters Of Spinjitzu. 5.30 Gumball.
10 BOLD (12) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 The Doctors. 10.00 Bondi Rescue. 10.30 Australia By Design: Architecture. 11.00 Jake And The Fatman. 1pm JAG. 2.00 All 4 Adventure. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 4.00 Bondi Rescue. 4.30 iFish Summer Series. 5.00 Waltzing Jimeoin. 5.30 Scorpion. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.20 NCIS: New Orleans. 1.10am 48 Hours. 2.10 SEAL Team. 3.05 NCIS: Los Angeles. 5.00 Shopping.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Officers make an interesting find. 7.30 MOVIE: Fast & Furious 6. (2013, Mlv, R) In the wake of their last heist, a crew of criminals reunites to take down a former soldier and his gang. Paul Walker, Vin Diesel. 10.10 MOVIE: Non-Stop. (2014, Mlv, R) A man threatens to kill passengers onboard a flight. Liam Neeson, Julianne Moore. 12.20 MOVIE: Ice. (1998, Mv, R) A sudden ice age strikes the globe. Grant Show. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Get Clever. (R) 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
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6am Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline Summer. (R) 1.00 Finding Alice. (Mls, R) 1.45 Mum. (Ml, R) 2.15 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 3.05 Aussie Inventions That Changed The World. (PG, R) 4.00 Monty Don’s American Gardens. (R) 5.00 Dream Gardens. (PG, R) 5.30 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (Final, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU European Championships. Highlights. 4.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize. 4.40 Private Lives Of… (PGv, R) 5.35 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. (PG)
6am Morning Programs. 12.00 The Women’s Ashes Lunch Break. 12.40 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Test Match. Australia v England. Day 4. Afternoon session. 2.40 The Women’s Ashes Tea Break. 3.00 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Test Match. Australia v England. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 5.00 News. 5.30 Border Security. (PG, R)
6.00 Easy Eats. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Drive TV. 10.30 The Xtreme CollXtion. (PG, R) 11.00 Women’s Footy. (Return, PG) 12.00 Karl Meltzer: Made To Be Broken. (PG, R) 1.00 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. (Premiere) 2.00 Australian Open Tennis PreShow. 3.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 14. Women’s doubles final. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 RBT. (PGdl)
6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Joel Osteen. 8.00 GCBC. (R) 8.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (R) 1.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 2.00 Healthy Homes Aust. 2.30 Australia By Design: Architecture. (PG) 3.00 Taste Of Australia. (R) 3.30 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 4.00 All 4 Adventure. (Final) 5.00 News.
6.05 Australia Remastered: Forces Of Nature: Cyclone. Part 1 of 4. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Muster Dogs. Part 2 of 4. 8.40 Vera. (Return, Mv) Vera investigates when a family man is murdered the day before he was due to testify in court. 10.10 Doc Martin. (Ma, R) The locals attend a gig race and festival. 11.00 Harrow. (Malnv, R) A death at a nursing home is investigated. 11.50 The Bikes Of Wrath. (Ml, R) 1.15 Growing Up Gracefully. (Mlns, R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.55 Keeping Australia Safe. (Ma, R) 4.55 Insiders. (R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great Wall Of China: The Making Of China. (PG) Explores the Great Wall of China. 8.50 Auschwitz: One Day. (MA15+) The story of a typical day in 1944 at Auschwitz from the viewpoint of victims. 9.50 The World’s Biggest Murder Trial: Nuremberg. (Mavw, R) Takes a look at the Nuremberg Trials. 11.05 The Great Plague. (Ma, R) 12.00 I Am Jackie O. (Mav, R) 1.30 Life And Birth. (PGa, R) 3.50 Billy Connolly’s Big Send Off. (Mal, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 7.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Kerry Whelan – Wife For Ransom. (Mav) 8.50 MOVIE: The Greatest Showman. (2017, PGa, R) Follows the life of PT Barnum. Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams. 11.00 Criminal Confessions. (MA15+av, R) 12.30 MOVIE: The Other Side Of The Door. (2016, MA15+h, R) Jeremy Sisto, Sofia Rosinsky, Sarah Wayne Callies. 2.30 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. 6.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park. 7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 14. Men’s singles final. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by James Bracey. 12.00 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) Floyd takes his last rounds at the hospital. 1.00 Customs. (PG, R) Follows customs officers at work. 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. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (Final) The Aussie celebrities discover which of them will claim the title of King or Queen Of The Jungle. 9.00 FBI. Maggie goes undercover to investigate an anti-government group whose members are bombing suspects. The case opens old wounds for her when a single father fear he will becoming collateral damage. 11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC COMEDY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm The Deep. 7.30 Compass. 8.00 You Can’t Ask That. 8.30 The School That Tried To End Racism. 9.20 The Hunt For Gaddafi’s Billions. (Final) 10.10 Kylie Minogue Golden: Live In Concert. 12.10am George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 12.55 MOVIE: Dead Europe. (2012, MA15+) 2.15 ABC News Update. 2.20 Close. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.15 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Basketball. NBA. San Antonio Spurs v Chicago Bulls. Replay. 2.00 Black Market: Dispatches. 3.00 Tattoo Age. 3.30 WorldWatch. 4.00 Insight. 5.00 Look Me In The Eye. 5.55 Speed With Guy Martin. 6.50 Deadly Destruction. 7.45 When Big Things Go Wrong. 8.35 Patriot Brains. 9.30 MOVIE: Vice Versa: Chyna. (2021, MA15+) 11.10 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 NBC Today. 10.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 11.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 11.30 Animal Rescue. 12.10pm Escape To The Country. 2.10 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. 4.20 MOVIE: Superman II. (1980, PG) 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 Railroad Australia. (Premiere) 9.30 Mighty Trains. 10.30 Heathrow. 11.00 Late Programs.
9GEM (92) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.50 MOVIE: Young Wives’ Tale. (1951) 1.25pm MOVIE: The Flying Scot. (1957) 2.55 MOVIE: The Brigand Of Kandahar. (1965, PG) 4.35 MOVIE: The Vikings. (1958, PG) 7.00 To Be Advised. Midnight Late Programs.
10 PEACH (11) 6am Brides Of Beverly Hills. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Neighbours. 10.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Noon Carol’s Second Act. 1.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 9. Adelaide 36ers v Melbourne United. 3.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 9. Sydney Kings v Perth Wildcats. 5.00 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Friends. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 MOVIE: One For The Money. (2012, M) 3.30 Late Programs.
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7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 River To Reef: Retro. 11.30 Step Outside. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 4. Carlton v North Melbourne. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 4. Collingwood v Fremantle. 5.00 Ultimate Fishing. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 MOVIE: The Maze Runner. (2014, PG) 9.15 MOVIE: Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials. (2015, M) 11.45 Late Programs.
9GO! (93) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.50pm Malcolm. 2.20 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Diancie And The Cocoon Of Destruction. (2014) 3.50 MOVIE: Captain Underpants. (2017) 5.30 MOVIE: 100% Wolf. (2020, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Hercules. (2014, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Immortals. (2011, MA15+) 11.40 Malcolm. 12.10am The Carrie Diaries. 1.10 Summer House. 2.10 Below Deck Mediterranean. 3.00 Late Programs.
10 BOLD (12) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Australia By Design: Interiors. Noon Australia By Design: Architecture. 12.30 Scorpion. 2.30 Snap Happy. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Soccer. A-League Women. Round 9. Newcastle Jets v Canberra United. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 Soccer. AFC Women’s Asian Cup. Knockout stage. Second quarter-final. 9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Final) 10.30 48 Hours. 11.30 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 11.15 Football. WKFL. From Western Australia. 12.45pm Motor Racing. W Series. Highlights. 1.15 Soccer. Serie A Femminile. 3.00 Rugby Union. Monsoon Rugby Union. 4.30 Softball. SA Premier League. 6.00 Going Native. 6.25 Brass Against The Odds. 6.35 News. 6.45 Unknown Amazon. 7.35 Coast New Zealand. 8.30 To The Ends Of The Earth. 10.00 MOVIE: Vai. (2019, PG) 11.35 Late Programs.
Morning Programs. 8.35 Black Narcissus. (1947, PG) 10.30 Slack Bay. (2016, M, French) 12.45pm Howard Lovecraft. (2016, PG) 2.20 Long Way North. (2015, PG) 3.50 Esio Trot. (2015, PG) 5.30 Kirikou And The Sorceress. (1998) 6.55 Abe. (2019, PG) 8.30 Police Story. (1985, M, Cantonese) 10.25 Police Story II. (1988, M, Cantonese) 12.40am Late Programs.
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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Waltzing The Dragon With Benjamin Law. (PG, R) 11.05 Australia Remastered: Forces Of Nature. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 1.25 Vera. (Mv, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads: Eyre Peninsula, South Australia. (PG) 8.30 The China Century: Cold War Two. (Mav) Part 5 of 5. 9.30 The Rise Of The Murdoch Dynasty: The Comeback. (Ms, R) Part 3 of 3. 10.20 Strong Women. (Ma, R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.25 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. (R) 12.30 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R) 1.10 Who Killed Belinda Peisley? (Mal, R) 2.15 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 3.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 Al Jazeera News. 2.00 America In Colour. (Mav, R) 2.55 The Italians. (R) 3.10 Prince Albert’s Secret Papers. (R) 4.05 Michael Mosley: Queen Victoria’s Slum. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Heritage Rescue: Castle Howard. (Premiere, PG) Presented by Nick Knowles. 8.30 Secret Scotland: Borders. (R) Part 4 of 5. 9.20 Historic House Rescue: Welsh Farmhouse Pt 2. (R) Part 2 of 3. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Paris Police 1900. (Premiere, MA15+asv) 11.50 Wisting. (Mav, R) 12.45 Unit One. (Masv, R) 4.05 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+v, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Dead At 17. (2008, R) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R) 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The Voice Generations. (PG) Part 1 of 3. Talented Australians of all ages team up to impress the coaches. 9.00 9-1-1. (Ma) An abandoned oil well erupts and causes a massive sinkhole in downtown Los Angeles. 11.00 Fantasy Island. (Ma) Mr Jones faces his past. 12.00 MOVIE: Table 19. (2017, Mdl, R) Anna Kendrick. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: All For Love. (2016, G) 1.45 Explore: Wellington. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Return, Mls) The first couples walk down the aisle. 9.30 MOVIE: Bridesmaids. (2011, MA15+ls, R) Two best friends have a falling out after one of them asks another person to be her maid of honour. Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph. 11.50 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) 12.50 Customs. (PG, R) 1.20 Explore. (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.
6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 Australian Survivor. (Return, PG) A group of 24 Australian castaways find themselves stranded in Far North Queensland. 9.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) Barnes and Jess are caught in a shooting at a mall where the exits have been rigged with explosives. 11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Conquest Of The Skies. 8.25 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 9.10 To Be Advised. 10.00 Doctor Who. 11.05 Would I Lie To You? 11.35 QI. 12.05am Escape From The City. 1.05 Community. 1.30 Parks And Recreation. 1.50 ABC News Update. 1.55 Close. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.15 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.20 Pingu In The City. 5.30 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.30 SBS Courtside. 11.00 Basketball. NBA. Milwaukee Bucks v Denver Nuggets. 1.30pm Nirvanna. 2.00 The Third Industrial Revolution. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Hypothetical. (Final) 10.15 Planet A. 11.15 Sex Tape Germany. 12.25am Late Programs.
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6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Noon Mighty Trains. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.30 Cold Case. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (92) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Seaway. 1.00 The Young And The Restless. 1.55 Keeping Up Appearances. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: CarltonBrowne Of The F.O. (1959) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Poirot. 8.40 Silent Witness. 10.50 Late Programs.
10 PEACH (11) 6am Basketball. NBL. Round 9. Adelaide 36ers v Melbourne United. Replay. 8.00 Friends. 10.00 The Middle. 11.30 Seinfeld. Noon Carol’s Second Act. 1.00 Nancy Drew. 2.00 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 Mom. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Late Programs.
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9GO! (93) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 SeaQuest DSV. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 RBT. 8.00 Gold Coast Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: Riddick. (2013, MA15+) 11.00 Resident Alien. Midnight The Carrie Diaries. 1.00 Love Island USA. 1.50 Social Fabric. 2.50 Late Programs.
10 BOLD (12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 12. Brisbane Roar v Western Sydney Wanderers. 10.30 Cheers. 11.00 JAG. Noon NCIS. 1.00 Law & Order: SVU. 2.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 3.00 Cheers. 3.30 Jake And The Fatman. 4.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 A-League Highlights Show. 11.20 Blue Bloods. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 48 Hours. 3.15 Hawaii Five-O. 4.10 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm Keep Calm And Decolonize. 2.00 Shortland Street. 2.30 Chefs’ Line. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Jarjums. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 APTN National News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 Emptying The Tank. 6.40 News. 6.50 Unknown Amazon. 7.40 Through The Wormhole. 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.00 First School At Middle Beach. 9.30 Miniseries: Hungry Ghosts. 10.30 Late Programs.
Long Way North. Continued. (2015, PG) 6.10 Abe. (2019, PG) 7.45 Esio Trot. (2015, PG) 9.25 Howard Lovecraft. (2016, PG) 11.00 Police Story. (1985, M, Cantonese) 12.55pm The Big Boss. (1971, M, Cantonese) 2.50 Our Little Sister. (2015, PG, Japanese) 5.10 Bala. (2019, PG, Hindi) 7.35 The Meddler. (2015, M) 9.30 Song Lang. (2018, M, Vietnamese) 11.25 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Sound FX: Best Of. 10.30 NFL. NFL. AFC Championship Game. 1.30pm Armchair Experts: NFL Edition. 2.00 Shipping Wars. 2.30 Pawnography. 3.30 Highway Thru Hell. 4.30 Heavy Rescue: 401. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Crimson Tide. (1995, M) 11.00 Late Programs.
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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Waltzing The Dragon With Benjamin Law. (PG, R) 11.00 Muster Dogs. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 1.55 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. (R) 2.00 America In Colour. (Mav, R) 2.55 The Italians. (R) 3.10 Secrets Of China’s Forbidden City. (PG, R) 4.05 Michael Mosley: Queen Victoria’s Slum. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. (R) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R) 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. Hosted by Eddie McGuire.
6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.
6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Outback Ringer. (Return, PG) 8.30 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds: A Catalyst Special. Ann Jones explores the lives of birds. 9.30 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip: Uluru to Adelaide Find What Makes Australia Extraordinary. (Final, R) 10.15 You Can’t Ask That. (Ml, R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland. (Mls, R) 12.10 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R) 12.55 Growing Up Gracefully. (Mls, R) 2.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys: Linz To Bratislava. (PGa, R) Hosted by Michael Portillo. 8.40 Magic In The Mountains. (PG) Takes a look at how Squaw Valley, a little-known ski area in California, won the bid for the 1960 Winter Olympics. 10.05 SBS World News Late. 10.35 Living Black. (R) 11.10 Shadow Lines. (Malv) 12.00 The Looming Tower. (MA15+s, R) 2.45 Box 21. (MA15+asv, R) 4.30 VICE Guide To Film. (Mdlv, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The Voice Generations. (PG) Part 2 of 3. 9.00 Adele: One Night Only. (PG, R) Featuring performances from Adele, including her first new material in six years, as well as chart-topping hits. 11.00 Gordon, Gino & Fred: American Road Trip: Summer Of Love (San Francisco And Napa Valley) (Mdl) The guys head to San Francisco. 12.00 Absentia. (MA15+av, 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 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The next couples walk down the aisle. 9.10 The Weakest Link. (PG) Quiz show featuring celebrities answering general knowledge questions. 10.10 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 10.40 Botched. (MA15+amn, R) With Paul Nassif and Terry Dubrow. 11.40 The Village. (Mas) 12.30 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.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 Australian Survivor. (PG) Battle lines are drawn with one castaway on the outs with the Blue Tribe. 9.00 NCIS. (Ma) The team investigates after a financial advisor is found shot at a naval station. 11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup Qualifier. AFC Third Round. Oman v Australia. 5.30 Home Shopping. (R)
ABC COMEDY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.15 Gavin & Stacey. 9.45 Brassic. 10.35 Schitt’s Creek. 10.55 Doctor Who. 11.50 The Trip To Greece. (Final) 12.20am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 1.05 Community. 1.30 Parks And Recreation. 1.50 ABC News Update. 1.55 Close. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.15 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Basketball. NBA. Milwaukee Bucks v Denver Nuggets. Replay. 2.00 Funny How? 2.30 Woman With Gloria Steinem. 3.30 Bamay. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 China’s New Silk Road: Yiwu To Madrid. 9.35 China’s LGBTQAI+ Surrogacy Families. 10.00 Late Programs.
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6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Bargain Hunt. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.45 Without A Trace. 12.45am To Be Advised. 2.00 Late Programs.
9GEM (92) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Seaway. 1.00 The Young And The Restless. 2.00 Poirot. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Mister Ten Per Cent. (1967) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 11.40 Late Programs.
10 PEACH (11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Seinfeld. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 The Middle. 11.00 Frasier. Noon This Is Us. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. 1.30 Friends. 2.00 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Mom. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.
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7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 A Football Life. 11.00 America’s Game. Noon Billy The Exterminator. 12.30 Lost In Transmission. 1.30 Detroit Steel. 2.30 Shipping Wars. 3.00 Highway Thru Hell. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 American Pickers. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 MOVIE: Kong: Skull Island. (2017, M) 10.55 Late Programs.
9GO! (93) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 SeaQuest DSV. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 RBT. 8.00 Gold Coast Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: Under Siege 2. (1995, MA15+) 10.30 Resident Alien. 11.30 Late Programs.
10 BOLD (12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 A-League Highlights Show. 9.00 To Be Advised. 10.30 Cheers. 11.00 JAG. Noon NCIS. 1.00 Law & Order: SVU. 2.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 3.00 Cheers. 3.30 Jake And The Fatman. 4.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Blue Bloods. 10.25 Bull. 11.20 Hawaii Five-0. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 MOVIE: Parkland. (2013, M) 4.10 Walker, Texas Ranger. 5.05 JAG.
6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland Street. 2.30 Chefs’ Line. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Jarjums. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today. 6.00 Bamay. 6.25 Keep Calm And Decolonize. 6.30 News. 6.40 Unknown Amazon. 7.30 Cold Justice. 8.00 Rise Up. 8.50 The Beach. 9.20 NITV News Update. 9.30 Miniseries: Hungry Ghosts. 11.25 Late Programs.
Morning Programs. 7.05 Bala. (2019, PG, Hindi) 9.30 The Red Balloon. (1956, French) 10.10 Police Story II. (1988, M, Cantonese) 12.25pm Fist Of Fury. (1972, M, Cantonese) 2.30 Robinson Crusoe. (2016, PG) 4.10 Parade. (1974, French) 5.50 Song For Marion. (2012, PG) 7.30 The Grandmaster. (2013, M, Mandarin) 9.30 Reign Of Assassins. (2010, MA15+, Mandarin) 11.45 Late Programs.
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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (Final, R) 11.05 Great Barrier Reef: The Next Generation. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.55 Just Between Us. (Malns, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (Final, PG, R) 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (Return, PG) 8.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (Return, M) Hosted by Shaun Micallef. 9.00 Fisk. (Final, Ml, R) Gruber & Gruber is nominated for an award. 9.30 QI. (Return, Mls) 10.00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. (R) 11.15 The China Century. (Mav, R) 12.15 Killing Eve. (MA15+av, R) 1.00 Father Brown. (PG, R) 1.45 Growing Up Gracefully. (Mal, R) 2.40 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 3.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. (R) 2.00 America In Colour. (PGav, R) 2.55 The Italians. (R) 3.10 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (PG, R) 4.00 Michael Mosley: Queen Victoria’s Slum. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Royal House Of Windsor: Fire, Feud And Fury. (PGa, R) Explores the House of Windsor. 9.25 Hidden Assets. (Premiere, MA15+) Authorities pursue terrorists. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 11.00 In Therapy. (Mls) 11.50 Witch Hunt. (Madl, R) 1.35 Cacciatore: The Hunter. (MA15+dlv, R) 3.45 Miniseries: The Hunting. (Malns, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. (R) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R) 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The Voice Generations. (PG) Part 3 of 3. 8.35 MOVIE: Eddie The Eagle. (2016, PGals, R) An Olympic underdog wins the hearts of sports fans, despite being reviled by the sporting establishment. Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, Keith Allen. 10.55 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day -2. 12.30 Mean Mums. (PGa, R) 1.30 Scandal. (Mav, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 1.40 Talking Honey: Princess Diana. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The next couples walk down the aisle. 9.10 Rise And Fall Of Janet Jackson. (Maln) Takes a look at Janet Jackson and how her career was never the same after the Super Bowl controversy. 10.40 Nine News Late. 11.10 Framed By The Killer. (MA15+lsv) 12.05 Grand Hotel. (Mlsv, R) 1.00 Country House Hunters Australia. (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.
6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 Australian Survivor. It is a new day and a new reward challenge with a trip to the coveted Survivor Shop. 9.00 Bull. (Ma, R) Bull and the TAC team defend a woman who is on trial for her husband’s murder, but is unable to provide a defence for her actions as she was blackout drunk at the time and has no memory of the event. 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.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 8.00 Making Child Prodigies. 8.30 MOVIE: Uncle Vanya. (2020, M) 11.00 Tate Britain’s Great British Walks. 11.50 Doctor Who. 12.40am The School That Tried To End Racism. 1.30 Community. 1.50 Parks And Recreation. 2.15 ABC News Update. 2.20 Close. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.15 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon MOVIE: Drunken Master. (1978, M) 2.00 The Last Shot. 2.50 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 3.00 Rise. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Letterkenny. 9.00 Back To Life. 9.35 MOVIE: Get The Gringo. (2012, MA15+) 11.25 MOVIE: Train To Busan. (2016, MA15+) 1.35am Late Programs.
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6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Bargain Hunt. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 1.30 To Be Advised. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Coroner. 8.30 Miss Scarlet And The Duke. 9.30 Frankie Drake Mysteries. 10.30 Miranda. 11.10 Late Programs.
9GEM (92) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Seaway. 1.00 The Young And The Restless. 1.55 Explore. 2.05 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Up Jumped A Swagman. (1965) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Late Programs.
10 PEACH (11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Frasier. 8.00 The King Of Queens. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 The Middle. 11.00 Frasier. Noon This Is Us. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. 1.30 Friends. 2.30 NBL Slam. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.10 Mom. 11.35 King Of Queens. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Late Programs.
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9GO! (93) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 SeaQuest DSV. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 RBT. 8.00 Gold Coast Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: Mad Max: Fury Road. (2015, MA15+) 11.00 Resident Alien. Midnight Late Programs.
10 BOLD (12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Roads Less Travelled. 8.30 iFish Summer Series. 9.00 To Be Advised. 10.30 Cheers. 11.00 JAG. Noon NCIS. 1.00 Law & Order: SVU. 2.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 3.00 Cheers. 3.30 Jake And The Fatman. 4.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 FBI: Most Wanted. 11.15 Blue Bloods. 12.10am Shopping. 2.10 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland Street. 2.30 Chefs’ Line. 3.00 Bushwhacked! 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Mustangs FC. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Unknown Amazon. 7.30 Country Music. 8.30 Going Native. 9.00 Hunting Aotearoa. 9.30 To The Ends Of The Earth. 11.00 Late Programs.
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Parade. Continued. (1974, French) 7.20 Robinson Crusoe. (2016, PG) 9.00 Song For Marion. (2012, PG) 10.40 Song Lang. (2018, M, Vietnamese) 12.35pm The Way Of The Dragon. (1972, M, Cantonese) 2.30 Bala. (2019, PG, Hindi) 4.55 The Red Balloon. (1956, French) 5.40 Belle. (2013, PG) 7.30 Mulholland Falls. (1996, M, ) 9.30 Burning. (2018, M, Korean) 12.15am Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 10.00 A Football Life. 11.00 America’s Game. Noon Billy The Exterminator. 12.30 Lost In Transmission. 1.30 Detroit Steel. 2.30 The Grade Cricketer. 3.00 Highway Thru Hell. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 American Pickers. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.30 Storage Wars. 9.30 Extreme Unboxing. 10.00 Desert Collectors. 11.00 Late Programs.
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Letters - 300 words maximum and including full name, address and contact number - can be sent to The News, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or emailed to: team@mpnews.com.au
Shire CEO ‘concerned’ over ratepayer group’s allegations I am writing to express my concern and disappointment over the article published both online and in hardcopy (“Call for probe of shire ‘democracy’” The News 18/1/22)). My disappointment relates not only to the potentially defamatory material that has been published, but also in the complete lack of diligence and integrity that has been shown in both factchecking the claims and the failure to offer Mornington Peninsula Shire Council the opportunity to respond. In this article, you have directly implicated specific councillors, being Crs [Despi] O’Connor, [Sarah] Race, [Anthony] Marsh and two council officers, being myself and Amanda Sapolu. The article contains many references that suggest that councillors and officers failed to exercise sound judgment, did not follow good governance practices and are not fit and proper people to hold their office. Firstly, the article contains factual inaccuracies which suggest that The News neither saw the documents on which the Nepean Ratepayers Association rely, nor questioned the information provided. Secondly, your article has either purposely or negligently misunderstood the role of the Local Government Inspectorate. It is not correct that 25 per cent of complaints lodged with the inspectorate over the last year involve
Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors. Following this article’s “logic” it also suggests that of the 1164 complaints received by the inspectorate, 25 per cent or 291 of those relate to Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors. That is manifestly inaccurate, misleading and defamatory of councillors and undermining of the council. Thirdly, there is no faction that has developed between councillors and the executive. Publishing such a statement is defamatory to the councillors named and undermining of the council. Fourthly, councillors routinely “work up amendments” either with or without other councillors and with or without officer involvement. To suggest that this process is a “well contrived, deliberate action to bypass the reasonable, accepted democratic process’”is factually inaccurate, improper and suggests an ignorance of decision-making processes across local government. Such process is a proper process. Fifthly, the comment “six councillors clearly displayed a lack of ethical judgement and personal integrity …” is defamatory and without merit. There is nothing in law, practice, procedure to support such a comment. Lastly, the comment that “it also raises question as to both the roles of [Mr Baker and Ms Sapolu]” is clearly
Kill quotas flawed Kangaroos symbolise Australia and are represented on everything from our Australian and Victorian coat of arms to our national airline. As native wildlife they are protected under legislation. Yet, perversely, we subject them to annual slaughters and the Andrews’ government’s assault on Victoria’s wildlife continues with the 2022 quota for killing grey kangaroos set at a staggering 185,850. These kill quotas for the government’s harvesting program and authority to control wildlife (ATCW) schemes are based upon seriously flawed aerial counts and desk top modelling undertaken by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP). These inaccuracies were recently highlighted when a citizen science project, Count Your Mob project, was undertaken on the Mornington Peninsula. The survey, which comprised comprehensive ground surveys, found a population of eastern grey kangaroos of around 3500, substantially less than the official estimates by DELWP of 7000. Also alarmingly, the DELWP estimates assumed kangaroos are found across 90 per cent of the peninsula! In its first four years the Andrews’ government issued permits to kill more than 844,000 animals, a doubling of the previous four years. These included herons, swans, fur seals, wombats, pelicans, kangaroos and frogs. The ATCW scheme poses serious threats to wildlife, stripping fauna of their protected status. It is poorly administered and regulated by DELWP. The Victorian Auditor General also recently identified that DELWP was failing our wildlife. The recent debacle of the entrapment of 600 kangaroos at Cape Schanck and the inaction by Minister D’Ambrosio, Nepean MP Chris Brayne, and the DELWP conservation regulator demonstrates the government’s disinterest. Concern about the health and wellbeing of kangaroo populations in NSW resulted in a recent parliamentary inquiry. It found deep flaws in determining kill quotas and serious animal welfare concerns. Victoria needs to act now before it is too late. Nigel Atkins, Arthurs Seat
What comes next? The news just received that the Supreme Court has cancelled the permit to kill the trapped kangaroos at Cape Schanck is a great start to the new year. A perfect result.
defamatory. There is no evidence to suggest that either myself or Ms Sapolu acted inappropriately, because we did not. Through the publication of these comments by the Nepean Ratepayer Association, as a front- page news article, without comment from the council, you have represented these allegations as fact. One only has to look at the commentary on the Facebook page to ascertain how this article has been received by those who viewed it. This commentary has detrimental impacts for the reputation of councillors who are entrusted by the community that elects them to make decisions that are lawful. Further, it has significant reputational impacts for myself as chief executive officer and Ms Sapolu as manager for legal and governance. Both of these roles require a high level of integrity and good governance. Baseless allegations that seek to damage this reputation will have direct impact on our reputation, current and future employment. In your role as publisher of this material, you had an obligation to ensure that defamatory content was not published. Council asks that the article be retracted immediately, and an apology issued by close of business Thursday 20 January 2022. If this does not hap-
What needs to be done now is for any restrictive fencing to be removed and the roos mustered back to the national park. Further to that, this episode should be a salutary lesson to all that relying on public servants to serve the community needs is a case of misplaced trust. The department’s guestimates of 7000 on the Peninsula is a joke. The various vigilante groups that have been working for the benefit of the trapped roos should not drop their guard. Pressure needs to be maintained until the restrictive fencing is removed and the wild life is free to come and go and I say this as one who had been the owner of an irrigation farm in northern Victoria where one has to learn to live with the local wildlife. I am not an advocate from the chardonnay set. The entire land management regime needs to be abolished and replaced with people who know and care what they are talking about. We don’t have that at the moment. Barry James Rumpf, McCrae
Unfair attacks It astounds me that people write to this newspaper without conducting even a modicum of research. Let us just look at the weak jabs at retiring Health Minister [Flinders MP] Greg Hunt. Some of your correspondents repeat unfounded allegations that Mr Hunt botched the acquisition of vaccines for Australia. In fact, he was dealing with vaccine manufacturers from April through 2020 and initiated the development of the Astra Zeneca vaccine production in Australia. We now have a world leading vaccination rate of over 95 per cent and only this week we had the highest day of vaccinations in Australian history. And booster shots are available for all those eligible to receive them. Thus saving many thousands of Australian lives. The comments about the minister’s involvement with Rosebud Hospital are also wrong, he was heavily involved in the development of the hospital’s new cancer centre. As to jibes about quarantine facilities: Quarantine management does not come under the health minister’s portfolio. The authors of these anti-Hunt diatribes are mere apologists for the Andrew’s state government. Trying to deflect Victorians from remembering the disastrous hotel quarantine debacle, overly strict lockdowns, curfews, school closures, mental health problems caused by isolation, and the demolition of thousands of small businesses in this state. Jackie Hammill, Mornington
pen, then council reserves its rights to commence a formal process including the issuing of a Concerns Notice under the Defamation Act 2005. Council expects The News to continue to publish articles that question and challenge the decision making of council. That is indeed the role of the media to help keep government accountable. What is becoming too regular an occurrence is the publishing of ill-informed, inaccurate, misleading commentary from special interest groups that present an inaccurate, biased and misleading view of council, or a particular decision or strategy. Going forward, should such commentary be published, it would be in the best interests of The News to ask council for comment. This should minimise the risk of The News publishing inaccurate, misleading or defamatory content. Myself and my communications team are available to assist. If that opportunity had been provided, we would have provided a further detailed rebuttal to the commentary provided in this letter. This would have included references to the best practice model governance rules prepared by the state (which included most of the amendments to which the Nepean ratepayer group are concerned); a commentary on the process required for amendments under the
Welcome Australia What pleasure I had reading an intelligent, common sense, knowledgeable, balanced inclusive letter (“Flagging Australia Day” Letters 11/1/22). To my knowledge there are four living generations of white Australians at this point in time. None of whom had anything to do the explorations of Captain Cook (English sea captain) and Dutch ships’ discoveries of Australia. However, we who love Australia, have welcomed peoples from many countries, most looking for a better life of prosperity and peace. We need to thank God every day that the bombing of Darwin and the entry of Japanese submarines into Sydney harbor was defended successfully by Australian forces or we might be now speaking Japanese. The opportunities and services such as education, medicine and science offered to everyone is second to none. Unfortunately, the journalists of the television media are hell bent on “division” at every opportunity. Maureen Sharpe, Bittern
‘Amazed’ by salary I was amazed to learn that Mornington Peninsula Shire Council CEO [John Baker] is on a salary package of $425,000 a year (“Cents a reason to ‘correct’ CEO’s $425,000 package” The News 18/1/22. This is equivalent to 98 per cent of the salary package paid to Australia’s deputy prime minister. Just how much are Australians paying for our third tier of government? Maybe we have one tier too many. Bill Holmes, Sorrento
Grateful for help Small businesses, such as my husband’s - a sole trader - bore the brunt of the COVID restrictions by being prohibited from working, often illogically, while government employees doing comparable work were kept in full employment (“Part of the job” Letters 18/1/22). We appreciate the enormity of the country’s debt (on taxpayers’ and future generations’ shoulders), but we were enormously grateful for the help given to small businesses during prolonged periods without any income. Lesley Durham, Mount Eliza
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Governance Rules; and a commentary on best practice for developing amendments (which includes engaging officer assistance). John Baker, chief executive officer, Mornington Peninsula Shire Editor: The Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association has asked Local Government Minister Shaun Leane to appoint a “commission of inquiry … into the affairs of the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council”. The association has told Mr Leane that its letter is written on behalf of several peninsula community groups. The association states that the council has a “ruling group which has severely impacted the democratic performance and community perception of the council”. “This gross behaviour is affecting the council’s ability to be a representative decision maker for the peninsula community and is disenfranchising about 40,000 members of the peninsula community who voted for five councillors who are in the minority group,” the letter states. The letter covers much of the same ground as that of the Nepean Ratepayers’ Association but goes into greater detail to justify its concerns that “makes an inquiry inescapable”.
McCurdy MP, Steph Ryan MP, Bev McArthur MP and former Police Association boss Phil Edge have told media across Victoria that country roads are a dangerous mess and that lowering speed limits won’t stop crashes. Lowering speed limits dodges the issue of neglected roads. Last year, to 21 January, four people had died on Victorian roads. In 2022 it’s 17. That’s not counting injuries and damage to product and vehicles. VicRoads’ policies failed again. They claim to lead the world in road safety. That was 50 years ago. In 2022, they refuse to admit they are wrong on country roads or wire rope barriers. A comprehensive review of VicRoads’ administration, policies and maintenance of rural roads is long overdue. Fix VicRoads management to save money. Fix country roads to save lives. Damien Codognotto, Motorcycle Riders Association of Australia
Red Cross support There is no doubt that 2021 has been a tough year for most Australians and with the arrival of Omicron things continue to look uncertain. Our latest festive season survey has found that for many this time of year is particularly stressful and lonely. Australian Red Cross’ annual loneliness data shows significantly more women and younger people are feeling lonelier this festive season. People reported the pandemic has changed their relationships with others and the way they see the world. Our team of volunteers will be making calls throughout the festive period to those who are vulnerable and isolated, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank our volunteers for their work this year. I would also encourage people to check in on your neighbours and friends to see how they are going or pick up the phone to someone you have lost touch with. Let them know that people do care and put a smile on their faces. A simple, yet thoughtful gesture could really make their holiday. To support our everyday work, including to build community connection, please check out our website where you can also get tips on small things you can do to change the world. Sarah Strathearn, acting director Australian Red Cross, Victoria. Western Port News
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Serious fire at Seaford Foreshore Compiled by Cameron McCullough LAST Sunday, for the second time within three weeks the foreshore has been on fire. This fire occurred as the result of the careless use of fire by a visitor, who as one of the community, has every liberty on the foreshore, but who, instead of spending 3d. on a quart of boiling water, preferred to risk burning Seaford out by lighting a fire in a kerosene tin. The fire quickly got out of control, and in a few moment acres of valuable ti-tree were a seething mass of blood-red flame, belching up immense columns of black smoke. The alarm signal was quickly noted by the Frankston and Carrum fire brigades, who promptly turned out in full strength, and aided by a very large body of residents and visitors, were quickly at work. The Frankston brigade’s hose was for a while a useless possession, owing to the difficulty of locating a fire plug to screw it to. However, after a deal of digging, a plug was eventually unearthed at the corner of Station street, some half mile from the spot where the fire commenced. The Frankston men were not long in getting a stream of water playing on the ti-tree at this point, thus making it certain that the fire would not pass this point. In between, however, the fire raged, pitting its unmerciful fury against a valiant band of the Carrum brigade and willing workers. It was noted that a chance presented itself of staying the flames at Howell’s store, where a previously-burnt patch
of some two acres covered with young ti-tree offered a good chance of burning back upon the main body of fire, which by its intense heat and choking fumes made it impossible to get within fighting distance of it. At this spot the battle royal was fought. Back fires were started, and these gradually burnt a track towards the approaching main body. A break was also cut, and although the workers here suffered intense heat and choking conditions, their efforts were eventually crowned with success, for the wall of fire suddenly received a decisive check, and died gradually down. Just at this moment the wind suddenly changed to the south-west, and the workers about this inferno received clear air and were relieved to realise that the position was saved. The main fight being now over, it was a matter of putting out small fires, which constantly started in unburnt sections, and after a while the position was declared safe. Although the fire raged so furiously upon the shore side of the bike track, it was noted with very great satisfaction that the portion cleared of undergrowth some time ago by the council did not catch fire, and it is this fact which undoubtedly saved the residential side of the road. Had this splendid work not been carried out it is certain an immense fire would have resulted, causing the loss of thousands of pounds of valuable property. Considering the conditions of weather which prevailed, it is a great
credit to both brigades and workers that the damage is not far more serious. The fire of three weeks ago burnt half an acre, but this one has caused 15 or more acres of what was an ideal picnic ground to be laid waste as a barren and bleak example of Government and municipal neglect. A few weeks’ work of modern man’s devices and forethought could easily have saved 20 years or more of nature’s great and successful effort to beautify a barren waste. It is too late now to whine “if only” – too late to talk of the “ifs.” The Government, Council and local people want to get right down on the question and devise as quickly as possible an adequate and equitable protective arrangement. The “Standard” has done more than its share in bringing this important matter under public notice, and those concerned want to wake up before they lose the whole of that which makes Seaford fit to live in – its titree. As the time of “ifs” and “oughts” is now passed with regard to this burnt-out section, thoughts and actions should turn to what CAN be done. A public meeting CAN be held. The Minister of Lands and Public Works CAN be approached by deputation. A comprehensive scheme, adequate and equitable, CAN be arranged. The fire plugs CAN be found and put in order at once. The Government CAN be asked to supply the necessary hose pipe and standard.
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There are quite a number of ablebodied Seafordites who CAN emulate their Carrum and Frankston brothers as a volunteer brigade. The devastated area CAN be cleaned up ready to plant it in winter with some trees such as pines, etc. A motor park, or two, CAN be formed to make useful breaks in the ti-tree. All in, we CAN at least be prepared to guard against the loss of our best asset. *** TOMORROW night the Long Island Progress Association meet to discuss the matter of a railway station between Frankston and Seaford; also to consider the question of asphalting the tennis courts. *** THE committee of the Frankston New Year’s Day Sports met to consider the financial position, the president, Mr T. J. McMurtrie, presiding. The approximate balance sheet disclosed a very satisfactory position, the estimated profit on the recent meeting being about £40. It was decided to specially recognise the services of Mrs H. McComb, who again conducted the refreshment booth with good financial results. *** HALF the proceeds of next Monday’s Caledonian sports at Frankston are to be donated to the Soldiers’ Memorial Fund. The Park will be open at 10am and the sports programme commences at 2pm. *** MESSRS Taylor and Ritchie, of
Mornington are the authorised agents for the New Ford Cars for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula. The advise a big drop in price. *** A PUBLIC meeting will be held at Hastings on Tuesday night to discuss the special rate for the High School at Frankston. *** THE Protestant Federation will hold a public meeting at Frankston next Friday night, when addresses will be given by Rev. W. Albiston, of Melbourne, and Rev S. E. Dorman, of Bendigo. Hon. W. F. Finlayson, M.L.C. of Queensland, will lecture in the interests of the Anti-Liquor League at Frankston at an early date. *** AT the Wangaratta Police Court, on Tuesday last, before Mr Notley Moore, P.M., a youth, Robert Rivett, who is said to have came from the Baxter district, was charged with shooting at an old man, 65 years of age, with intent to murder him. Rivett, who is only 19 years of age, was committed to stand his trial at the Criminal Court on Wednesday, February 15. *** AS requests for continuance are universal amongst visitors and others, the Frankston Picture Co. will consider the advisability of the continuance of the Wednesday night’s pictures at the meeting of the directorate this evening. *** From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 27 January 1922
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Sorrento get the best of Red Hill, Heatherhill beat Pines, Dromana grab thrilling win over Main Ridge the line in time. The winning runs were hit with just one ball left to spare and one wicket left in hand. A stunning bowling performance by Ryan Lynch helped Carrum Downs get the win over Frankston YCW last weekend. Lynch took 6/9. He tore through the top order and sent YCW back to the sheds for just 74 runs. Carrum Downs chased down their target with ease. Carrum and Crib Point rounded out the winner’s list by defeating Delacombe Park and Hastings respec-
By Brodie Cowburn
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A HARD FOUGHT victory saw Langwarrin go two wins clear on the top of the MPCA Women’s division ladder last weekend. Langy took on Balnarring at Lloyd Park. Both sides have had good seasons, and the contest proved to be a close one. Langwarrin chose to bat first and were in good form. An excellent knock of 74 from Kylie Walters was the highlight of the innings. By the end of their innings, Langwarrin had put 165 runs on the board. Balnarring’s run chase got off to a great start. They only lost one wicket for their first 73 runs. The chase hit troubled waters when Balnarring fell to 6/101. They worked hard to reach their target but ended up falling short by just 12 runs. Opener Brianna Watson top scored for Balnarring with 35. In the other game for the weekend, Tootagrook defeated Rye. Pines had a bye.
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AN EXCELLENT knock from Simon Dart wasn’t enough to save Red Hill from defeat against Sorrento on Saturday. Dart scored 93 runs at Red Hill Recreation Reserve. He has been having an excellent season, only failing to surpass 40 runs in one innings. Red Hill set Sorrento a target of 203 to score to win. Sorrento proved up for the daunting task. They scored 87 runs before losing their first wicket, and went on to claim a seven wicket win. Number three batsmen Robert Wilson was excellent for the winning side. He scored 79 not out. An excellent knock by Pubudu Edirisinghe (86) was the deciding factor in Long Island’s match against Langwarrin on Saturday. Long Island won by 61 runs. In other Provincial division matches Baden Powell smashed Mt Eliza,
Tigers tamed: Mornington got the better of Seaford Tigers. Picture: Alan Dillon
and Old Peninsula got the better of Baxter.
PENINSULA
HEATHERHILL closed the gap on top of the table Pines by defeating them at Eric Bell Reserve last weekend. Pines were sent in to bat first and struggled. Outside of a half century from opener Damien Lawrence, none of their batters were able to make much impact on the scoreboard.
Pines were bowled out for 135. An impressive score from opener Joseph Rule (68) helped set Heatherhill up for a successful run chase. Although it wasn’t all smooth sailing, Heatherhill eventually emerged victorious by three wickets. Despite the defeat, Pines remain on top of the ladder. Around the grounds Moorooduc, Flinders, and Mornington were victorious. They defeated Rosebud, Somerville, and Seaford Tigers.
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DROMANA escaped with a thrilling win over Main Ridge on Saturday. Main Ridge batted first and set their opponents a target of 137 to win. Dromana’s run chase started poorly when both openers fell for just one run each. A strong showing from the middle order, led by an unbeaten half century from Waide Symes, got Dromana back on track. Symes began to lose partners, but Dromana just got over
A PHENOMENAL century from Pradeep De Silva helped Ballam Park defeat Boneo on Saturday. The two sides did battle at Boneo Rec Reserve. The clash would go on to be an entertaining run-fest, with De Silva’s knock the best of them. Ballam Park batted first and set Boneo a daunting total of 230 to win. Boneo proved they were up for the task, and worked hard to stay within reach. Half centuries from Stewart Mathieson and Jarvis Andersen kept them in the hunt. Unfortunately for Boneo time worked against them. Their innings expired at 6/215, 15 runs short of victory. Runs were much harder to come by at RF Miles Reserve when Seaford took on Pearcedale. Pearcedale scored just 46 before being sent back to the sheds. Seaford managed to chase that down with six wickets left to spare. In other matchups Tootgarook defeated Tyabb, Mt Martha got the better of Rye, and Balnarring defeated Skye.
Cartwright riding in red hot form HORSE RACING
By Ben Triandafillou MORNINGTON-based jockey Matthew Cartwright will be looking to keep his hot streak rolling after riding a winner at every meeting he attended last week. The 19-year-old apprentice’s week kicked off in perfect fashion on Tuesday 18 January where he went to Moe for just the one ride aboard the Ken and Kasey Keys-trained Poleaxed and duly saluted. Cartwright then notched up a winning double at Sandown the following day aboard Cardigan Queen and Zachaz for Ciaron Maher and David Eustace before landing another winner at Flemington on the Friday. His success culminated in a winning treble at The Valley on the Saturday. Cartwright guided Swelter Magic (race 4) and Yulong Command (race 5) to comfortable on-pace victories before winning aboard High ‘n’ Dry (race 7) in track record time for the 1500m – 1:28.99. Cartwright, who ended up with seven winners from 17 rides last week, put the success
down to a few factors. “I couldn’t be happier with how I’m going at the moment. I’m getting good support, nice rides and my racing manager Travis Johnstone is doing a great job,” he said. “I reckon riding throughout the Spring and competing against the top jockeys has also helped me a bit going into the summer.” Cartwright, who is apprenticed to his mother and grandmother, Leonie Proctor and Lyn Tolson also partnered their stable star Curran in race 8 at The Valley. The gelding got back in the field before finishing off strongly to finish sixth under the 61.5kgs topweight. Cartwright has partnered the sprinter to all four of his victories and while he was happy with the run, believed the gelding is ready for a break. “I was happy with the performance. The race shape didn’t suit us but he still ran good, but he’s probably ready for a spell now.” Cartwright currently sits eighth on the metro jockey’s premiership with 21 winners, and sits second out of the apprentices with Josh Richards ahead of him with 28 winners.
City treble: Apprentice jockey Matthew Cartwright rides a winning treble at The Valley on Saturday 22 January. Picture: Supplied Western Port News
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Wallace Cup takes COVID hit SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie THE 10th staging of the annual Steve Wallace Cup was put on hold last weekend after clubs were hit with player unavailability due to the current pandemic. Instead host club and event organiser Langwarrin changed Saturday’s usual format from group and finals stages to a number of one-off 90-minute games. “The day still went well and was well attended,” Langwarrin president Tanya Wallace said. She plays a pivotal role in organising the charity event named in her father’s honour and this year over $2000 was raised and will be donated to Frankston Hospital’s Emergency Department. The revamped tournament was renamed Steve Wallace Memorial Day and had Peninsula Strikers playing State 2 rival Skye United until Strikers pulled out of the fixture citing player availability as the primary reason. “We had quite a large amount of positives among the playing group and now it’s spread to the coaching staff as well,” Striker’s president Adrian Scialpi said. “We’re at the point that probably in the next week or so it’ll go right through our club and we didn’t want to pretend everything was alright and go down there and spread the virus.” An All Stars side made up of past players was hastily assembled and lined up against Skye but on a very hot day younger legs prevailed with Skye winning 9-0. Skye’s scorers were Ryan Mravljak (2), Logan Magri (2), Mikey Turner (2), Marcus Anastasiou (2) and Ali Ulum who is yet to sign from Pakenham United. Skye gaffer Phil McGuinness gave debuts to youngsters Seb Stevens and Zack Lengyel while Langwarrin’s Alex Van Heerwarden also played for Skye. Van Heerwarden and Langy veteran Boris Ovcin have been training at Skye and both are expected to feature in this Saturday’s friendly away to Warragul United. The reserves are at 5pm and the seniors at 7pm. Last Saturday’s late game featured Langwarrin and Frankston Pines with the NPL2 side running out a 7-3 winner. It was a competitive game though given Pines are in State 3. Langy went ahead 1-0 early through Isaiah Joseph before former Langy striker Liam Baxter followed up a saved free-kick to equalise.
Recent recruits: Ryan Ratcliffe (left) has joined Pines from Launceston United while Chris (Lenny) Gregory has joined Langwarrin from Oakleigh Cannons. Pictures: Paul Seeley (The Man In The Stands)
Langy then piled on another five goals in the next 45 minutes through Joseph, Lenny Gregory, Ryan Paczkowski, Tom Youngs from the penalty spot and a Lucas Portelli screamer. After 60 minutes the Langy team was replaced with the under-21s. Pines hit back through Baxter and Tito Vodowaqa before Langy 17-yearold Kyle Eichenberger completed the scoreline with a late goal. On Sunday Langy announced two new signings welcoming Christopher (Lenny) Gregory from Oakleigh Cannons and Mawien Nielo from Heidelberg United to the club. Gregory is a 21-year-old attacking midfielder and Nielo is an 18-year-old striker. Langwarrin will be back in action at Lawton Park this Saturday when it takes on NPL 3 outfit Essendon Royals at 1pm (under-21s) and 3pm (seniors). Pines have completed the signing of former Doncaster Rovers and Box Hill United full back/midfielder Keegan
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important member of the squad. “Jack’s a highly valued member of our squad and a leader with the younger players,” he said. “He’ll be sorely missed but we will rally around him and provide the support he needs to get through his rehab. “We’ll endeavour to have him involved with the squad in some form while he’s out of action on the park.” Seaford United and Mount Martha featured in one of the day’s opening games with Mount Martha prevailing 2-1. Prolific Seaford striker Dylan Waugh opened the scoring in the 17th minute when he shrugged off the attentions of an opponent and slotted home. Chris Sanderson’s outfit equalised in the 58th minute when Jake Hawkins’ throw-in was cleverly dummied by Ethan Sanderson on the edge of the area and Connor Mooney cut across a defender before calmly finishing in the bottom corner. Mount Martha’s winner came in the 65th minute when Ethan Sanderson’s
Grealy. The 22-year-old won’t end the new additions to the squad which seems certain to be added to in coming weeks. The Wallace Memorial game between Mornington and Baxter was abandoned after 22 minutes due to serious injury. Mornington was leading 1-0 thanks to a Tom Woods tap-in after a far post cross was headed back across goal to him. But an innocuous challenge involving Baxter’s Keiran Grant and Mornington’s Jack Heseltine resulted in Heseltine suffering a broken tibia. He was taken to hospital and operated on the following day. It continues a horror injury run for the 27-year-old who suffered a triple fracture above the elbow and a dislocated shoulder following a freak accident at Mornington’s pre-season training back in January 2019. Assistant reserves coach Scott Morrison said Heseltine was a popular and
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quick free kick sent Mitch Hawkins through to score against his old side. Chris Sanderson was delighted with the outcome. “I thought we played a good brand of football and tried to keep the ball on the deck,” he said. “We created numerous opportunities and in the end it was a great way to kick-off our season.” In the other early game Somerville defeated Rosebud 1-0 with both sides under strength. Rosebud featured the Hicks brothers back from Seaford United with Blake up front and Hayden in goal and the State 5 side had the better of the first half. Somie had the better of the second period with the only goal of this contest coming from a well-taken Conor Mcfall free-kick. Both clubs are hoping to make new signings shortly and there’s growing confidence at Somerville that Lee Barber is putting together a competitive squad.
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