Western Port News 2 November 2022

STORMS over the weekend kept Hastings SES voluinteers busy, while on Friday the yacht Goldfinger, with number 007, was washed up on the beach in Mornington Harbour.

Wind brings down trees, grounds yacht

WINDS of up to 70kph were recorded at HMAS Cerberus early Monday morning.

The gusty conditions were a continuation of Sunday’s wild weather when members of the SES Hastings were urging drivers to take care as reports mounted of storm dam age, including flooding and downed trees.

At Mornington, the winds played havoc with yachts with several being ripped from their moorings and washed ashore.

One boat that broke away from its moor ings at Mornington on Saturday had to be towed away on a truck, but was in “repair able” condition, according to Mornington Yacht Club spokesman Peter Davey.

He said the dangerous conditions strengthened the case for a safe harbour at Mornington.

Reaching up to 143kph in some parts of Victoria’s south east, the winds have also brought downs trees and kept emergency services busy for days.

Hastings port key link to offshore power

Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au

THE Port of Hastings is the preferred port to be used to support offshore wind power generation projects.

The state government’s Navigating our Port Futures - Victorian Com mercial Ports Strategy identifies land at Hastings suited to support the industry.

The government is providing early

investment in the redevelopment of the Port of Hastings to support the establishment of the offshore wind sector, with Hastings offering the po tential for construction, manufacturing and research firms to co-locate on land already zoned for these purposes.

On its website the Port of Hastings Corporation says the port has land available adjacent to naturally deep shipping channels and has extensive appropriately zoned land that could

be developed to support the emerging offshore wind sector, including local manufacturing.

The preference for the Port of Hast ings comes after assessing and com paring the viability of various ports to deliver on offshore wind targets.

The Premier Daniel Andrews says offshore wind will be a key compo nent of Victoria’s clean energy future, which sets ambitious targets of 2GW of offshore generation by 2032, 4GW

of offshore wind capacity by 2035 and 9GW by 2040.

The government predicts the state’s wind resources could sustain up to 6100 jobs - 3100 for 15 years during the development and construction phases, and an extra 3000 ongoing jobs during operations.

The area of the Port of Hastings iden tified for redevelopment is the Old Ty abb Reclamation Area, between Esso’s Long Island Point plant and BlueScope

Steel. The development would require new buildings and berths.

The port development will be progressed in consultation with com munity as well as being subject to an Environment Effects Statement, with the port being recognised as a Ramsar-listed wetland.

The Department of Transport will manage the community and industry consultation process likely to begin at the end of this year.

Pictures: Supplied by Hastings SES (main) and Gary Sissons (inset)

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Bid to place housing on election agenda

Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au

PERSONAL stories of homelessness and a discussion of policy and plan ning options around affordable hous ing

be the focus of the second forum on homelessness presented by Peninsula Voice.

Mornington Community Informa tion and Support Centre CEO Ben Smith said the forum would aim to shift the housing agenda to the Morn ington Peninsula and provide an advo cacy platform around homelessness and housing affordability in the lead up to this month’s state election.

The forum will discuss the factors contributing to a lack of affordable housing, including the impact of the short-term rental market, the rapid in crease in property values, the impact of planning policies and the political landscape required to make meaning ful and long-term change.

“Housing unaffordability has a mas sive impact on our entire commu nity, being forced to move or having insecure housing is a major driver of family violence, in fact, three-quarters of those suffering physical violence while precariously housed are still trying to escape into stable housing a year later,” Smith said.

“This has a large impact on their wellbeing and sense of safety – and remember, there are children involved here. The issue of housing affordability

is neither new nor restricted to the pen insula. It’s also capturing an increas ing number of people who are on low incomes, including many who had always aspired to home ownership.“

“When our community understands the drivers behind the housing afford ability crisis and how broadly this is impacting us, we can then work to gether on local solutions,” Smith said.

He said the average rental on the peninsula had increased by 31 per cent in the past 12 months and tenants are near “breaking point”.

“This causes significant pressure on health services, education and learn ing outcomes, and negative economic impacts due to local staff moving away from the area.

“The time has come for an open and honest conversation as a community to address systemic issues affecting the Mornington Peninsula. In the shadows of the state election, policies which seek to reduce stress are more important now than ever.”

This forum is joinly run by Pen insula Voice, Anglicare Victoria, Mornington Community Information and Support Centre and Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.

It will be start at 6.30pm on 8 No vember at the Peninsula Community Theatre, Wilsons Road, Mornington.

Register at events.humanitix.com/ peninsula-voice-forum-housingaffordability-on-the-morningtonpeninsula

Men’s shed helping out

THERE’S a buzz of activity at Western Port Men’s Shed as members work on projects to benefit the com munity.

Currently, the shed participants are making 10 picnic tables and 10 memorial seats for the Balnarring Foreshore Committee.

President Colin Prowd said the pro ject was a major undertaking and was keeping members very busy.

“We also have a large project com ing up for the Wallaroo Community Centre constructing seating for the

social and barbecue area. Another job in the pipeline is for Rotary to make a frame for its new sign at the entrance to Hastings,” he said.

“We are always looking for com munity or school projects which our members are happy to give their expertise and assistance to, we are also looking to welcome new member inquiries.”

Prowd said members were encour aged to work on their own projects.

He said some members had made rocking horses, billy carts, tables,

stools, bread and cheese boards, barbecue trolleys, mail boxes, doll’s houses, wooden trains and many other toys.

Some have even turned out beautiful timber pieces on lathes, while others have crafted jewel boxes, statuettes, and chess sets.

“The one thing that members would appear to share in common is their enjoyment of doing things in the company of other men for friendship and support,” Prowd said.

Details: call 0447 354 128.

Working out: Western Port Men’s Shed members Warren Johnson and Geoff Hubbard draw on their woodworking skills and expertise to build furniture for community use. Picture: Supplied

A Community for All Seasons on the

Health risks at bay and ocean beaches

Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au

SWIMMING at beaches on the Mornington Pen insula is off limits until further notice after heavy rain has caused poor water quality.

The Environment Protection Authority says all Port Phillip beaches are currently unsuitable for swimming, fishing or other recreational activity. Meanwhile, signs remain in place warning against any contact with the water at Gun namatta.

The signs erected by Melbourne Water two weeks ago say, “local water has been impacted by a recent incident” and people and pets should avoid any contact until the signs are removed (“Signing up to save environment” The News 18/10/22).

Satellite images from 17 October show brown stormwater flooding into Port Phillip after recent storms, with more heavy falls over the weekend. Stormwater pollution is the major issue fac

ing the bay and its inhabitants, as it is can be contaminated with sediment, nutrients, toxins, chemicals and litter.

EPA forecasts are based on rain, water quality history, sunlight, weekly sampling, and pollu tion reports. The authority monitors recreational water quality at 36 beaches in Port Phillip.

The authority advises against swimming for up to 48 hours after heavy rain as there may be a higher risk of illness to swimmers from increased bacterial levels.

Heavy rain and storms are highest risk to the public when they follow extended periods of dry weather as the “first flush” of the stormwater system carries most of the pollution that has built up in the drains into the bay.

Clean Ocean Foundation CEO John Gem mill predicted that warnings against polluted waters over the Cup weekend “may well become increasingly regular events”.

The advice from Melbourne Water is not to en gage in any recreational activities including swim ming and surfing at or near Gunnamatta, which is

part of Mornington Peninsula National Park.

“Poorly treated waste has been dumped near the popular surfing beach, making the coastline and its waters unsafe for the past two weeks,” Gemmill said. “Heavy rains that caused flooding in Melbourne also caused the Eastern Treat ment Plant [near Bangholme] to fail. The plant processes sewage from more than half of Mel bourne’s population.”

Gemmell said polluted beaches could become more common as Melbourne’s population was set to double by 2050 “and the impacts of cli mate change to increase in severity”.

“Is this to be the future of our beaches – dump ing grounds for human waste when waste water treatment fails?

“Without a major commitment to upgrade our waste water infrastructure, these events will damage our precious marine environment, state’s reputation for clean beaches, tourism as well as the health and wellbeing of its recreational users.”

With Keith Platt

Students make room for wildlife

ON a wet, windy Friday morning five members of Nepean Conservation Group, one school teacher, a hand ful of students and two Naturelinks employees arrived at the Bridgewater Bay Mornington Peninsula National Park surf beach car park to plant 80 native trees, grasses and ground covers.

Students at St Joseph’s Primary School, Sorrento, under the guidance of teacher Jane Byrne, have over the past six months propagated 200 plants at The Briars, Mount Martha to plant in bushland reserves associated with the Nepean Conservation Group.

The St Johns Wood Road reser vation is a large roadside reserve which had been cleared of weeds by Mornington. Peninsula Shire’s fire management team.

The newly formed linear bushland reserve will go through to Melbourne Road, recreating a wildlife corridor with a walking track along its bound ary.

“No doubt in 20 years the students will be able come and enjoy a fully established bushland reserve and re flect on their achievements,” Nepean Conservation Group president Ursula de Jong said.

Police patrol

Video attracts costly attention

A SOMERVILLE driver has been fined $1200 and lost nine demerit points after filming a passenger standing on the back of his vehicle carrying a long piece of timber.

Somerville Highway Patrol was recently made aware of a video circulating on social media on 29 October showing a man in the tray of a utility being driven in the Somerville area.

As the utility turned the corner the timber slipped and the man holding the timber nearly fell off the back.

Police said the driver was recording the inci dent on his phone while driving, with his arm and phone outside the window.

The driver was interviewed by police and was issued three penalty notices totalling $1200 and lost nine demerit points.

Police said this sort of driving behaviour was “completely unacceptable on our roads and any person that commits these sort of behaviours will be held accountable”.

Operation Furlong has been running over the Melbourne Cup long weekend with police urge motorists to drive safely and report misconduct on the roads to 000 or Crime Stoppers.

Police search

POLICE are ap pealing for public assistance to help locate Brayden Castles (pictured). He is known to frequent the Hast ings area.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Planting for the future: Kye, Jack, Ursula de Jong, Joseph, Jane Byrne and Sonny. Picture: Yanni

Inspiration drawn from questions

Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au

PUT together two friends, unexpected questions, spare time and what could sound like a recipe for a quiz over a very long afternoon has turned into publishing opportunity for two Mount Martha men.

Don Kemp has always written poems, but it was time spent fishing and boating with his two sons that prompted one of them, Rob, to sug gest a book based around questions youngsters ask.

Rather just asking a straightforward question, the Kemps decided to frame it around “With friends like these, who needs an anemone?”

Kemp then approached his friend Perry Fletcher with the idea of pro ducing a series of children’s books and Fletcher, an artist, took to it like a fish to water.

With a friend like that, what could go wrong? Not much, if the three books the pair have produced to “fantastic feedback” from their circle of friends rings true.

Kemp, a coach for South Morning ton Football Club, met Fletcher more than 20 years when he asked him to engrave trophies.

“I asked him to do the illustrations for the books and from then on it was

a great fun project for both of us,” Kemp said.

“Perry is one in a million and with a passion to produce masterpieces and help people and this was his first attempt at creating a book.

“It was an incredible amount of work for him, but he did it with a smile and the ‘journey’ was rewarding for both of us.”

As well as the anemone book, Kemp and Fletcher have produced With friends like these who needs a Humpback Whale? and With friends like these who needs a Crocodile?

While Kemp composed the words it

was Fletcher who hand wrote them on the pages and painted the illustrations, using coloured marker pens.

“I first thought they would be considered children’s books, but now I believe they are more a middle grade book,” Kemp said.

“The books take the reader on a colourful fun journey through the ocean and the African savanna and are educational in that they are all based on particular symbiotic relationships in the animal kingdom.”

The books pose some interesting questions, but only readers will know the answers.

Seeking answers: Don Kemp has written the words and Perry Fletcher copied them onto the page along with colouful drawings to create three books of questions (and answers) for children and the young at heart. Picture: Gary Sissons

Recycling ideas between the lines

Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au

MORNINGTON mother of three Jane Ting is using literature to change the way young people think about plastics and the environment.

Through her picture book Soft Plastics to Things Fantastic: Zac’s Happy Planet, Ting hopes to help children understand the environ mental benefits of recycling plastics, and the im pact that making the effort to recycle can have.

“I have young children and I realise how im portant it is for them to know that they can make a difference to protect the planet,” she said. Ting said her book addresses how to recycle soft plastics responsibly.

“In the first year of COVID I watched a David Attenborough and it was a light bulb moment, I wanted to make change to the way people think about what they do to the planet,” she said.

“I really wanted to spread awareness and educate children, sadly I know from talking at schools that not many families recycle their soft plastics.”

Ting’s book, the first in a series of picture books about Zac and his family and friends, was launched on 18 October and is already Ama zon’s bestseller in 32 categories.

“it’s exciting that it’s done so well, it shows that there are people out there who want to make a change, and that it’s so simple to do,” Ting said.

The book centres around Zac and his siblings arriving at their grandparents’ house, just in time to help unpack the shopping. As they put the fresh food away and sort out the recycling as they go, Zac discovers his grandparents throw soft plastics in the rubbish. He then teaches them about recycling and the things that can be made from plastics, and in the process gives them a fresh outlook on the impact everyone can have on sustainability.

Ting said that while the subject was a serious, the way the book delivered the message was more about getting to know the character Zac and having fun through reading.

“I wanted to make it fun and easy to absorb the lessons in the book … It’s such a simple thing for everybody to take their soft plastics back to

the supermarket and pop them in the containers at the front.

“The book is a colourful story of how the whole family can unite to change small habits that help to protect the future of the planet.”

For more information go to zacshappyplanet. com

Doll’s house prize to help homeless

THE Anglican Parish of All Saints Rosebud and St Katherines McCrae are holding a raffle of an artist-inspired doll’s house to raise money for Southern Pen insula Community Support, which works directly with the homeless in Rosebud.

The Reverend Lynda Crossley said homelessness was a significant social is sue in the area, and the raffle was one way to help with support and resources.

The doll’s house was donated by her aunt, artist and writer Anita Sinclair, and was inspired by Sinclair’s time in Cornwall during the World War II as an evacuee.

Southern Peninsula Community Sup port runs many programs, including the homeless program known as SPLASH, and provides food and vouchers to obtain clothing for All Saints Op Shop, as well as tents and sleeping bags.

There is also a laundry and shower service for people sleeping rough in the Rosebud area, and housing support and other services.

Raffle tickets will be available at All Saints Op Shop on Ninth Avenue, Rose bud, from 4 November.

Details: rosebudmcrae.melbourneangli can.or.au/

Recycling ideas: Author Jane Ting with her children Jane, Asha, Levi and Jai.

Picture: Gary Sissons

Waste at the centre of ‘circular economy’

Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au

A BUSINESSMAN who spearheaded plastic recycling in Victoria is hop ing to turn a tip on the Mornington Peninsula into a multi-million dollar “recycling park incubator”.

Urban Mining Industries managing director Edward Meysztowicz said his idea came from seeing the need for a circular economy, jobs creation and sustainability, and realising that the recycling industry could address all three issues.

Meysztowicz says his idea will create jobs for the future on the pen insula and support the development of the hydrogen economy by converting waste plastic into hydrogen.

The proposal includes relocating Melbourne-based food, plastics and tyre recycling plants to the Tyabb transfer station, subject to Morning ton Peninsula Shire Council approval.

“This will help deliver the council’s own Zero Waste to Landfill 2030 goals and reduce costs for ratepayers, otherwise forced to rely on trucking waste to distant landfill,” Meysztow icz said.

In 2003, Meysztowicz established Branin Recycles in Melbourne to use

food waste for stock or cattle food. He says he has turned more than 300,000 tonnes of food waste into new food, in the form of meat and milk. Fifteen

years later the company started build ing a new plastics recycling plant, propelled by Meysztowicz’s own “zero-waste-to-landfill” philosophy.

“The plant converts the plastic film waste in your rubbish bin to new plastic film products like recycling bags. This is the circular economy in action. We want to scale it in the right home,” he said.

Meysztowicz said it was often dif ficult for recyclers to expand or stay afloat because of high costs, red tape and a “broken system”.

“Right now, if you have a great idea for recycling something, nobody will give you land or insure you, so it can’t start,” he said. “Waste export bans for things like plastic and tyres have met a lack of onshore infrastructure for recycling, so tyres are being dumped on the side of the road or illegally stockpiled, even on the peninsula.

“Plastic is filling warehouses or going to landfill. I am fighting to scale up proven recycling solutions that resolve land and insurance constraints and support the scaling of a circular economy. This recycling park will give locals, governments and regula tors an insight into what the circular economy looks like.”

Meysztowicz said that despite the doom and gloom in the industry, there was hope for a better future if authorities embraced his notion of a circular economy.

Virtual fence cuts wildlife losses

A VIRTUAL fencing trial on Browns Road and Jetty Road in Boneo is potentially reducing the number of animal deaths in a section of road by around 50 per cent, according to Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.

The virtual fence, which consists of solar-powered units attached to roadside posts, operates at night and is triggered by the headlights of ap proaching vehicles. Once triggered, the units emit a sound and light stimulus that deters nearby kangaroos and wallabies from crossing the road.

Infrastructure manager Tom Haines-Sutherland said the virtual fencing was not expected to reduce not prevent all collisions.

“We are still seeing a few wildlife casualties, mainly eastern grey kanga roos. Manufacturer trials in Tasmania suggest up to a 50 per cent reduction in wildlife and vehicle collisions in virtual fencing locations,” he said. “We are monitoring and maintain ing the units routinely to pick up any faults and repair or replace where necessary.”

Council working on the trial with the Mornington Peninsula Wildlife Action Group and Greens Bush As sociation. Liz Bell

No joy in federal budget for peninsula

By Zoe McKenzie*

THE first Albanese budget is one of concern for Mornington Peninsula residents. There was no clarity on the future of our road and rail projects.

Instead of considering our need for more specialist training on the peninsula, the federal government took away what was to be our only higher education institute, one dedicated to the study of environmental and climate science no less.

Over several years, the former Coalition government directed a significant amount of money towards improving the peninsula’s roads where they have become patently unsafe.

Where the Mornington Peninsula Freeway meets Jetty Road, the town ship of Rosebud is bifurcated between homes on one side, and child care and schools on the other, creating a horrific game of freeway-frogger, as mums with prams and kids with school bags, dash across a stretch of

road where drivers, often unfamiliar with the peninsula, are coming off a 100km freeway, onto an 80kph state arterial road - with oncoming traffic from four directions.

Further north, the major thorough fare of the Nepean Highway, has a number of unsafe intersections –chief among them, Uralla Road and Forest Drive, Mount Martha which have been the site of many serious accidents. The fully funded upgrades of these roads by the Commonwealth, are yet to be delivered by the state government. Forest Drive is stuck in a timeline blowout and Uralla Road has no start or completion date..

Finally, there’s $225 million sitting waiting to support the electrification of Baxter rail, a project which seems to have had the highest credentialled political support: it was originally secured by the then MPs for Dunkley and Flinders, Chris Crewther and Greg Hunt, and received the cocommitment from Dunkley MP Peta

Murphy, together with none other than the prime minister when he was shadow infrastructure minister.

Already appropriated, these funds should be secured for the peninsula, but whether they become a reality or not depends entirely on the commit ments made by state candidates and the outcome of this month’s state election.

The commitments [Liberal Nepean candidate] Sam Groth and [Liberal Hastings candidate] Briony Hutton have made to these projects are huge: a combined $175 million for Jetty Road, and $971 million for Baxter rail. I hope that the Labor candidates for Nepean and Hastings match them. But if the party which forms govern ment after the state election has not backed in Jetty Road and Baxter rail, the Albanese government may remove the funds for these projects, as it did this week with the National Centre for Coasts and Climate - which was due to receive its final $8 million in fund ing from the Commonwealth, before

groundworks commenced next year.

The National Centre for Coasts and Climate was to establish a world-lead ing research precinct in Point Nepean National Park.

Funded in the 2019 budget, it would establish an interdisciplinary research facility on marine and coastal ecosys tems, climate science and environ mental management.

Bringing together two of Aus tralia's best universities, Melbourne and Monash, world class research would have enlivened some of the rapidly deteriorating buildings at Point Nepean. It would have established a hub for community engagement and education around all things relating to our unique waters and wildlife.

When more than $17 million has al ready gone into this project and years of public consultation undertaken, the move to cancel it seems senseless and at vast odds with the government’s narrative regarding the environment and climate change.

For those who were hoping for costof-living relief and support for local businesses, the budget fails to address the key issues of the peninsula. There is nothing to address our critical lack of workers across all industries, nor to create more child care places. During the federal election campaign, Labor repeatedly promised an increase in real wages, but its budget builds in a decrease in real wages.

Inflation is predicted to stay above seven per cent; interest rates to contin ue to climb, energy prices to increase by over 50 per cent, gas prices above 40 per cent, while property prices are forecast to drop up to 20 per cent; and the threat remains that Labor will abolish the tax cuts legislated by the previous government.

Overall, it is a bad budget for hard-working Flinders families and businesses.

*Liberal Zoe McKenzie is the MP for Flinders

RECYCLING entrepreneur Ed Meysztowicz, centre, wants to move Melbourne-based operations to Tyabb. He is pictured with forklift operator Toa Timote, left, and loader operator Anne Century. Picture: Supplied

Candidates can speak at Hastings

FIVE candidates who have announced they will contest the seat of Hastings in the 26 November state election have been invited to publicly give their views on health, education, cli mate change and the environment.

A public forum is being held in Hastings Hall on Thursday 10 No vember - the last day for nominations of registered political party candidates and the day before independents must register.

Invited to the forum so far are Bri ony Hutton, Liberal; Paul Mercurio, Labor; Paul Saunders, Greens; Robert Whitehill, independent; and Tyson Jack, Animal Justice Party.

“It’s vital that whoever wins gov ernment this election, they prioritise the health of our community and environment. This forum will give each candidate the chance to share

how they’ll do that,” Environment Victoria community organiser Victor Komarovsky said.

“If everyone in the Hastings elector ate had access to clean, renewable en ergy, we’d have lower bills, healthier homes and a cleaner environment. We’re calling on all candidates to champion clean energy for all.”

The forum is being organised by En vironment Victoria, Save Westernport, Victorian National Parks Association and Voices of Mornington Peninsula. It will be moderated by broadcaster and author Tracee Hutchison.

The Hastings electorate candidates’ forum will be held 7pm-9pm Thurs day 10 November at Hastings Hall, Main Street Hastings.

Tickets are free and can be booked at events.humanitix.com/hastingscandidates-forum

Liberals hailed for bus promise

ELDERLY residents living in retire ment centres four kilometres from Main Street, Mornington are being offered easy access to buses if the Liberal Party wins the 26 November state election.

The Liberals have made a preelection commitment to bring buses to four new bus stops at Beleura Village, Peninsula Grange Retirement Village, St Macartan’s Parish Primary School and Mornington Gardens Holiday Village.

Residents of both retirement villages have for years been calling on the state government to bring buses to existing bus shoulders on Bungower Road.

Liberal candidate for Mornington Chis Crewther and deputy Liberal Leader David Southwick said last week that a Liberal and Nationals government would extend bus routes 781 and 785 to go by the bus shoul ders and have promised $100,000 for bus shelters and timetable poles.

Don Robinson, who lives at Beleura Village in Bungower Road, said he and others at the nearby Australian Unity centre in Racecourse Road had campaigned for years for a bus service to Frankston and Mornington.

“This is good news, let’s hope it gets up,” he said.

Liz Bell

Gardens open for looking

SOME of the most spectacular gardens designs on the Mornington Peninsula will feature in this year’s garden design festival on 12 and 13 November.

The weekend has been organised by the Rotary clubs of Kew, Brighton North and Central Melbourne to raise money for charity and to encourage creative, bold, innovative, versatile, practical, and responsible gardening.

This year the clubs’ charity focus is on youth suicide awareness.

Mornington resident Steve Taylor is opening his garden, which he designed and has spent “countless” hours and weekend on to perfect.

“! designed the home and garden and was heavily involved in the home build … it was my COVID project and mental saviour to be honest,” he said. “I have designed our home and garden around entertaining family and friends with the relaxed and sophisticated peninsula lifestyle and vibe in mind.”

Taylor described the planting palette as being coastal in its theme but says he “stretched some rules when it comes to varieties, com binations and layouts”.

His garden is one of four on the peninsula to open, with another in Mornington, one at Red Hill and one at Rye.

Details: gardendesignfest.com.au

WHAT’S NEW...

Business Excellence Awards 2022 announced

THE inaugural Mornington Peninsula Business Excellence Awards were established to recognise excellence, and they certainly delivered that!

At the gala presentation event, two hundred local business people and their supporters came together to celebrate the good things that have come out of a tough couple of years; the adaptation, the resilience, the ingenuity, and innovation that many businesses have achieved. Over the course of the evening, the nine category awards were announced and presented. The final order of the day was to announce the overall Business of the Year.

The inaugural Mornington Pen insula Business Excellence Awards were developed to showcase local businesses who demonstrate excel lence, innovation and sustainability in their field. They are one of the highest honours that a business can receive on our Peninsula.

The winner of the Agriculture and Manufacturing Award was Two Bays Brewing. The judges chose Two Bays brewing for their outstanding innova tion in developing and marketing a gluten free beer and selling it to 2,000 outlets, their business plan ning, product acumen, knowledge of the market and their focus on continuous improvement, in terms of trailing new brewing methods and beers.

The winner of the Creative Industry Award was Little Woodworkers. The judges chose Little Woodworkers for their uniqueness in the education space, offering a hands-on experi ence for children with their innova tive wooden self-assembly kits, their

ability to pivot during a pandemic by developing tutorials, videos and designing their own tools, and finally their overarching commitment to sustainable practices.

The winner of the Health and Com munity Award was Atticus Regional Medicenter, Hastings. The judges chose Atticus for its innovation in providing a socially aware, entrepre neurial approach to healthcare and its outstanding provision of clinical, medical, and aged care support to the community. Their multidisciplinary teams work in unison to treat the whole person and their commitment to sustainability practices conserves the natural environment.

The winner of the Hospitality Award was Red Gum BBQ. The judges chose Red Gum BBQ for the overall excellence demonstrated in

every aspect of their business, from planning to the food offering to train ing staff, their innovation in devel oping new products such as rubs and sauces and their unquestionable commitment to sustainability.

The winner of the Professional Services Award was Prof Consulting Group. The judges chose the Prof Consulting Group due to their inno vative international business model, their integrated supply chain manage ment system, their unique position in the industry as a leader and their ability to achieve savings for their clients through strategic sourcing approaches, product innovation and market strategies.

The winner of the Retail Award was Talking Hens. The judges chose Talking Hens for their excellence in animal husbandry, their care in

choosing and educating customers that buy the hens, their research into sustainable products such as black fly larvae for chicken feed, their use of hemp-crete and repurposed timber for the chicken coops and their use of 3D printing to trial chicken feeders made from plant-based plastics.

The winner of the Start Up Award was The Peel Thing. The judges chose The Peel Thing for their product innovation and growing international profile, their focus on excellence in their product, for their use of the whole fruit and minimisa tion of waste, and for their commit ment to sustainability by using corn packaging.

The winner of the Tourism Award was Moonraker Dolphin Swims. The judges chose Moonraker because of their commitment to making all

customers regardless of ability feel welcome and able to participate in the experience, their tiered educa tional curriculum, and their custom designed, purpose-built tour vessel which maintains world’s best practice standards for fuel efficiency, environ mental impact, energy and water use.

The winner of the Trades and Services Award was Dunton Group Electrical Services. The judges chose Dunton Group for their exemplary customer care and service, their em phasis on customer satisfaction, their quality and excellence in all aspects of the solar panel installation jour ney: service, after sales, expenses, environmental awareness, their focus on company values with considerable investment in staff engagement and retention, and their repurposing of old solar panels for communities in Africa.

The top prize of Business of the Year went to one deserving category winner who had demonstrated excel lence in every aspect of their busi ness, from planning to developing new products and their unquestion able commitment to sustainability. The winner was Red Gum BBQ

The Mornington Peninsula Busi ness Awards were proudly sponsored by Mornington Peninsula Shire, Mornington Peninsula News Group, Mornington Peninsula Magazine, 3MP radio, Hillview Quarries, Morn ington Peninsula Regional Tourism, Mornington Racecourse and Smart Business Solutions.

To find out more about the win ners and the awards ceremony visit: mpbusiness.com.au

COVID positive: Steve Taylor says “entertaining” garden at Mornington is the resul was his COVID project. Picture: Yanni

Plans for Sorrento ‘tacky’ - councillor

Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au

LINES are being drawn in the sand, grassy areas, footpaths and even a memorial honouring fallen war dead, over changes to the foreshore at Sor rento.

Mornington Peninsula Shire began a “stakeholder consultation” for a foreshore plan in December 2016 and added the final version of the plan to its website in May 2021.

But all that could change this week when councillors decide whether to back changes proposed by Cr Susan Bissinger, who calls the council mas ter plans “generic, even a little tacky”.

She says Sorrento’s “beauty is

classic simplicity and 100-year-old charm”.

Water and coast team leader Laura Crilly, in a report to council’s Monday night (31 October) meeting said adopting Bissinger’s proposals would lead to delays and could add $100,000 to the $170,000 already spent on de veloping Sorrento’s foreshore plans.

The cost estimates do not include council officers’ times or that of involved government agencies.

The amendment proposed by Bissinger would see works needed to achieve the adopted master plan “broken into smaller parcels [allow ing] more community involvement with the council”.

Bissinger, before she was a council lor, sent a submission about the fore

shore to council when it first called for comments.

At that time, she says, “there were over 70 items identified for change, which just confused the issue, none of which influenced the final draft”.

Now a councillor, Bissinger has sought public backing of her proposed changes by inviting signatures to an online petition.

However, the Nepean Conservation Group says Bissinger’s amendment “appears to be thwarting the original consultative process”.

The NCG says it is investigating if Bissinger’s actions are contrary to the Local Government Act and says her petitions “all contain misinformation”.

“It is entirely not surprising and even expected that the NCG will be

investigating any possible wrongdoing on my part. I have had legal advice and will be following that,” Bissinger said.

“It is my job as a councillor to make sure my community is heard, and that is exactly what I will do.

“This whole process could be the best thing for Sorrento or the worst depending on how it goes.”

NCG president Dr Ursula de Jong said the group “largely supports” plans proposed by the shire which were “developed in response to com munity feedback”.

“The NCG understands that council has received community support and endorsement already, and that due process of community consultation has been followed,” de Jong said.

Trail will ‘damage’ environment

Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au

PLANS to complete the much-lauded Peninsula Trail have hit a snag, with environment groups saying some sections could destroy vital habitat and pristine environments.

Friends of the Mornington Railway Reserve’s Jeanette Miller said the 2.5-kilometre section of the path along the railway reserve from Bun gower Road to Wooralla Drive would threaten rare species already at risk.

“Apart from frogs, birds, insects, reptiles and small mammals, the railway reserve is one of the few local grassy woodland sites still in pristine condition,” she said.

The friends’ group wants a meeting with En vironment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio to discuss its “deep concerns” regarding the plans, saying it runs counter to stated objectives of federal, state and local governments.

“This is a much-loved section of pristine envi ronment, It’s too important to lose,” Miller said.

The completion of the trail is being lobbied for by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, which has been pushing for government help to pay for the “missing links” sections of the 130-kilometre trail.

The trail has also received the official endorse ment of all eight peninsula Rotary clubs with members working on projects to enhance it, including rest stops.

Through the council’s Shout Out campaign, residents are being asked to write to state elec tion candidates to support the $62.5 million project, which includes $25.5 million over the next four years for phase one from Baxter to Somerville, Mornington to Moorooduc and the southern peninsula.

The council, which says the trail will boost

tourism and create jobs, has already committed $10 million, the state government $3 million and the federal government $4 million.

Gaps in the trail, previously called the Bay Trail, include the Moorooduc to Mornington leg which will run along the old railway line from the end of the Peninsula Link trail at Moorooduc station to Mornington station, at the corner of Yuilles and Watts roads, and then into Main Street.

But concern over the trail is growing, with the Mornington Environment Association, local ecologist, educator and artist Gidja Walker, BERG and the Mount Eliza Association for Environmen tal Care calling for more consideration to be given to sensitive environments.

Although the exact route for the trail has not been finalised, BERG field officer Liz Barra clough said the group was concerned the trail could take cyclists along the boardwalk through Balcombe Estuary, which she said would be “totally inappropriate”.

“We have enough trouble protecting that area, so we don’t want the trail going through there,” she said.

“We have not had confirmation of that, but early talk was that it was a possibility.”

Councils’ manager of programs and project management office, Davey Smith, said no deci sion had yet been made on the final alignment of the Peninsula Trail between Mornington and Moorooduc.

“We know high environmental values exist along the railway line and have engaged special ists to update a flora and fauna assessment of the rail corridor,” he said.

“They will look at ecological considerations, biodiversity values, alternative routes, environ mental risks and mitigation measures.

“Minimising any environmental impacts is a priority. Potential alignment options for the path

will be carefully evaluated and include oppor tunities to enhance management of our diverse woodland, scrub and riparian habitats.”

The council’s promotional material for the trail claims it “has the potential to attract off-peak and mid-week tourists and more evenly disperse them across the peninsula” by creating new op portunities for guided walking and cycling tours of the region’s food, wine and art scene.

The council estimates the completed trail will generate an economic output of $48 million ($23 million direct and $25 million indirect), and sup port 129 full-time equivalent jobs (51 direct and 78 indirect) during its construction phase. The operational phase is estimated to deliver $3.3 million direct-visitor expenditure and $5.6 mil lion in health cost saving benefits to peninsula residents each year and support 35 full-time equivalent local jobs.

The Friends of Mornington Railway Reserve will hold an art exhibition next year to highlight the reserve’s value and vulnerability. For more information on the exhibition email Jeanette Miller at millerjeanette09@gmail.com

Volunteering opportunity

VOLUNTEERS at Rye opportunity shop sort through donations received daily, deciding what can be sold or recycled.

Clothing, books, cardboard, plastics, metals, electrical goods and more are recycled.

The Rye opportunity shop needs more volun teers to learn about the workings of the opportu nity shop.

The shop is registered with Centrelink to pro vide charity work requirements for its clients.

Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Pam Schmitter at Rye opportunity shop, 2141 Pt Nepean Road, Rye, phone 5985 2479.

“The NCG considers it critical that a proper process be followed so that all can participate.”

De Jong said the shire wrote to stakeholders on 21 May 2021, “having considered all community feedback and included items or adjusted designs where practicable”.

“The plan draws on the vision, objectives and actions of the Sorrento Coastal and Marine Management Plan, committed to by the community and stakeholders and endorsed by council in December 2018.”

Bissinger, in her online petition, says Sorrento “needs a refresh and long overdue maintenance, not an ugly facelift that looks cheap and generic”.

Runners welcome, say walkers

THE three free weekly exercise events known as “parkruns” are broadening their appeal and encouraging walkers to join the runners.

Hastings parkrun was first held in 2014. The Rosebud event started in 2018 and Frankston’s version began earlier this year.

The global phenomenon started in England 18 years ago and is now held in more than 20 countries on six continents including 450 events in Australia, where it began in 2011.

Rosebud event director Stephen van Nooten said people don’t have to run or be a runner to do the five-kilometre courses. The events start at 8am every Saturday in Rosebud, Hastings and Frankston.

“During November we are encouraging more walkers to join us,” he said. “About one in 10 walk the courses and we want more walkers to join us.”

“It’s a social run and walk with no time limit. People of all ages and abilities take part, includ ing people pushing prams or with their dog on a short handheld lead. It’s all about getting involved in a way that is fun and comfortable for participants,” Van Nooten said.

“Walking a parkrun allows people to chat with others, and it’s a great way to take a first step towards a healthier lifestyle. You can meet new people or walk with family and friends.

“It doesn’t matter how slowly you walk, you will never be last as we have tail walkers who provide support and encouragement.”

On Saturdays, “parkruns” start at 8am at Rosebud Parade foreshore; Fred Smith Reserve, Hastings; or Frankston Nature Conservation Reserve, Jeremy Way, Frankston South.

Registration for free at parkrun.com.au/reg ister

For more information, email: stephen.van nooten@parkrun.com

Picture: Yanni

Shire lowers iron curtain of secrecy over payout

I thought question time at the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council meetings meant that the public could ask a relevant question of the council and would receive a reasonable and sensible answer.

At the public meeting on Tuesday 18 October, I found out how wrong I was.

Two questions were asked about the reasons behind the shire’s proposal to give the opera tors of the Tyabb airfield $350,000 (“‘Secre tive’ $350,000 payout to aero club” The News 25/10/22).

The CEO responded that these would be answered later in the meeting when the matter of the termination of a 20-year-old agreement be tween the shire and the airfield operators would be discussed.

However, when the time for subject was reached there was no meaningful discussion or explanation. It was obvious that the decision to pay out the $350,000 had already been made, in secret, prior to the meeting.

One courageous councillor did attempt repeat edly to extract a reasoned explanation from the CEO but was met with incomprehensible and meaningless jargon. It was clear that the public was not to know what the basis of this secret deal was

I stood up and objected and was roundly chastised by the mayor. In disgust, I left the meeting, only to be pursued by the mayor and the CEO into the lobby of the shire offices. As an 83-year-old, ex-serviceman who has fought for his country I was not in the least bit perturbed. However, the event does raise serious questions about the behaviour and propriety of our council and councillors.

Shire residents deserve transparency and reasonable answers to their questions during the public question time, not evasion and gobbledy gook.

Democracy or dictatorship? I leave readers to decide if an iron curtain of secrecy has fallen across our shire. David Lines, Somerville

Travel problems

These areas do indeed need attention and perhaps more frequently (“Bumpy ride for wheelchairs”, “Parking problems” and “Sack the council” Letters 4/10/22). If not, longer lasting pothole repairs would be wonderful. This would make road use less painful and detrimental.

Transition from car to business would also be safer and smoother without the need to negotiate auto traffic. Fran Williamson, Baxter

Time to volunteer

I am so upset with the situations seniors and disabled citizens find themselves.

They desperately need help which they are entitled to, from Mornington Peninsula Shire and alternative providers.

How would you like to have only one shower weekly, no house cleaning and no one to visit to take you out for a while?

The price of meals on wheels has increased, but the quality of some not as enjoyable as previously.

If shortage of staff is the problem, surely someone in government has the brains to en courage long term unemployed to be thoroughly trained to help. You have to start somewhere.

This is a disgraceful state of affairs, and you should all be ashamed of yourselves for not act ing earlier.

I have many relatives and friends who reside on the peninsula, most of them born here, who have willingly contributed to several organisa tions to help those less fortunate.

Our time on Earth is not always for very long. I urge those who fritter the days away to do something positive to help those in need. You might even enjoy the experience.

Shirley Higgins, Mornington

Saving Western Port

It is comforting to read that there are others beside myself who are awake to the increasing industrialisation of Western Port (“Election pitch to ‘save Western Port’” The News 25/10/22). In several previous letters I have raised this as

a covert plan by the Labor Party to convert the peninsula from a traditional Liberal to a safe Labor seat by growing the industrial hub at Hastings and attracting new blue collar residents who would be employed there.

Western Port is a unique nursery for marine and other wildlife. It is no longer “untouched”, but it is not yet a lost cause like the Port Philip side which has become an extension of suburbia.

The defeat of the AGL proposal [for a gas im port terminal] is not the end. We need to remain vigilant and vocal. The hydrogen terminal brain fart has not gone away.

The census of wildlife is not encouraging but it is not yet critical.

We must keep the pressure up against Morn ington Peninsula Shire Council’s appetite for more rate revenue and property developers’ even greater appetite for profit.

As far as Western Port is concerned there is no such thing as “good development”. No develop ment should be the goal to preserve what is left. If the residents of the towns on the Western Port side cannot do without services available on the other side, they can always move to Rosebud.

The mothballing of the proposed train line to Baxter is a step in the right direction in my book because once that is done there will be a clamour for a further extension to Stony Point.

Barry Rumpf, McCrae

Vote independent

If you vote in the state seats of Hastings, Morn ington and Nepean you may need to know about your candidates and what they are not telling you.

There has been an explosion of far-right wing religious preselection tactics in the normally small L Liberal Party branches on the peninsula (“Turf war splits peninsula Liberals” The News 23/8/22).

Some preselected Liberal candidates have American style anti-abortion and homophobic beliefs but have not spoken about these issues which will only emerge as “conscience” votes in parliament.

All Labor candidates support recently passed state government legislation allowing sex work ers to operate home businesses in every residen tial street. This is without the need for permits or any notice to neighbours.

The Labor planning minister has stated that these businesses are allowed to operate next to schools, kindergartens and churches. Councils cannot interfere.

There is no limit on the number that can oper ate in your street from next year.

Fortunately, we have a choice.

We can vote for moderate Independents who support the values of peninsula residents, not the views of unelected pressure groups within the Liberal and Labor parties.

David Gill, councillor Mornington Peninsula Shire Red Hill Ward

Sign rules

Little known fact: there are many rules and regu lations dictating what constitutes a compliant or legal electoral sign.

You would think that after the many years of campaigning, the Liberal Party would be well versed and adhere to everyone.

It appears, however, that they would rather place these signs in prime positions, without the consent of landowners, exceeding size restric tions, or in direct violation of council’s own electoral signage legislation (as was the case with [Chris] Crewther’s sign on the Mornington footy oval, later removed) and simply hope they have enough time to be seen before they are pulled down.

These signs don’t just advertise the Liberal candidates themselves but the (lack of) values and integrity of the entire party.

Elizabeth Dodd, Dromana

Protect kangaroos

While kangaroos are being cruelly slaughtered across Australia for pet food and footballs, an other threat to their ongoing survival is wildlife exclusion fencing.

Properties surrounding Greens Bush on

Mornington Peninsula are erecting these fences whether they have stock or empty paddocks. This is under the misconception that kangaroos will compete with livestock for grasses. Wrong. They eat different grasses and assist with pasture health and fire mitigation.

The exclusion fences are pushing kangaroos into smaller areas and onto roads, injuring and killing them. Putting motorists at risk. Planning authorities need to review their rules. We must stop vilifying our national emblem and start see ing them as a valuable part of our environment and a tourist attraction. Jo Hansen, Rye

Promises, promises

It’s election time, and here we go again - un wanted spam from Sam Groth, Liberal candidate for Nepean.

No “opt out” option, but a handy contact if you want to hear more promises. And where did Sam obtain my personal phone number?

Would you believe, he highlights the Jetty Road [Rosebud] overpass as a major policy initiative and campaign promise?

Never mind that we’ve had 20 years of Liberal rule in Nepean with the same promise.

And the same 20 years of [former Flinders MP] Greg Hunt making the same promise feder ally.

Blow me down if he hasn’t also discovered that the Rosebud Hospital needs upgrading.

By contrast [Labor sitting MP fort Nepean] Chris Brayne has delivered a rebuilt Rosebud Primary School, Dromana Primary School and commenced Rosebud Secondary School.

The bus service is much improved, with more progress in this regard to come.

And the investigation, business case and mas ter plan have all been completed for our future Rosebud Hospital.

Among other initiatives, it’s been an amazing achievement in four short years.

As far as I can see from Sam, in regard to policy over those same years, was his complaint that he couldn’t play golf during COVID.

Well done Chris. After a tentative start from an unexpected election victory, you have really delivered for your peninsula people.

Mike Wilton, Safety Beach

Acknowledge promise

I am angered at [Mornington Peninsula Shire’s] full page advertisement regarding the Rosebud Hospital not keeping up (The News 25/10/22). Yes, everything is true regarding what is desper ately and urgently needed by the shire’s Shout Out for the Peninsula [campaign]. What they haven’t mentioned is that the Liberal candidate Sam Groth is pledging $340 million to redevelop the Rosebud Hospital if he is elected.

After contacting the shire regarding my concern, I was informed that they knew of the pledge but did not acknowledge it. My question is why? My other question is who paid for the advertisement.

Marion Harvey, Rosebud

Staffing hospitals

Both major parties promise significant spending to build hospitals, but where are the staff coming from? Time for independent representation, from someone who has actually worked in a hospital and knows what is needed to repair a broken health system. Alan Wittick, Mount Eliza

Liberal moves

Liberal candidates all over Victoria are dumping the words Liberal Party or any party logos from their campaign material and even changing their colours.

Then there are the pseudo independents trained by Liberals to defuse the voting against them. Elizabeth Woolcock (Nepean) running as an independent who has a long standing relationship with Liberals and [former Flinders MP] Greg Hunt has, at least, been forthright in saying she will suggest Liberals as first prefer ence (Liberal turns independent for Nepean” The News 12/9/22).

Imagine voting for a party even though they are ashamed of it themselves and will try to trick you with colours and pseudo independents.

To be a Lib or not to be a Lib, that is the ques tion. Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

Spirits ‘buoyed’

Like many, I am concerned about Ryman Health’s ongoing pursuit of an aged care centre on Reg’s Wedge, in Kunyung Road, Mount Eliza, which I understand is still going back and forth with VCAT (“Call for minister to act ‘urgently’” The News 25/10/22).

My spirits were buoyed by recent discus sions I have had with independent candidate for Mornington, Dr Kate Lardner. Kate has taken the time to listen to the community and is ready to continue the fight with us, advocating to stop this development and supporting Mornington Peninsula Shire Council with its bid to have the land rezoned green wedge, while supporting alternative facilities for our aging population at more appropriate sites.

I look forward to having further fruitful com munity based conversations with Kate and wish her the best on the path to Spring Street.

Greg Banks, Moorooduc

Leave Ryman alone

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council must be ru ing the day it asked Planning Panels Victoria to review its C270 amendment. The ill-conceived attempt to frustrate Ryman has been exposed in PPV’s recent report, and I quote interalia “As a result, the panel concludes the amendment was prepared hastily with no strategic research or advice and used [as] a tool to prevent the consideration of the Ryman permit application” (“Call for minister to act ‘urgently’” The News 25/10/22).

Council should now stop pandering to obstruc tive, unelected groups like Save Reg’s Wedge

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and begin governing for all, especially the most vulnerable. And council should take seriously the findings of the Royal Commission into Aged Care and respectfully consider Ryman’s legiti mate aspirations to provide dignity to the ageing in the shire.

Will the council now provide a public account ing for ratepayers’ money and staff time spent on its protracted campaign against Ryman? It must run into hundreds of thousands, not to mention the costs inflicted on respondents.

Let us hope that Ryman is now able to press on with its dreams to create this retirement vil lage to provide security and dignity to the many aged citizens who have been watching on for lornly as their retirement dreams were frustrated by the council’s obstruction tactics.

It is a huge relief to those who treasure the her itage of Moondah Estate that Ryman will now be able to fulfil its plan to restore and preserve the James Brice mansion, which was doomed under Amendment C270.

Frank Hoogenraad, Patterson Lakes

Re-warming planet

I will vote for any party that will step in and stop the profiteering and irresponsibility in our chaotic and unreliable electricity supply system with all of the little and big investors and share holders wrangling for maximum profits; causing a never-ending upward spiral in prices for the powerless consumers, together with insufficient power available at times.

Victorian Labor has announced that it will reestablish a government owned energy company - the State Electricity Commission - and bring power back into the hands of the Victorian peo ple, with profits going back into the network. That’s a good first step.

It also intends to generate an extra 4.5 giga watts of publicly owned renewable electricity. Here, I would like to remind people that 4.5gw of power can be produced, non-stop 24/7, by just 4.5 modern steam turbine generators in the

Latrobe Valley; or by about 250 offshore wind turbines mounted on very strong pylons in the ocean; or nuclear.

I also need to point out the fact that the world has only increased in temperature by about one degree since the great 500-year long (docu mented) planetary very cold snap, which ended around 1850 when re-warming to “normal” started.

I would have anticipated a temperature rise of three or four degrees by now, 170 years on, and I’m concerned that the planet is not warming up.

Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington

Built out, and up

I ask myself why, knowing I’m talking to a brick wall. Who listens to an 86 year old pensioner? My unit (one of four) backs on to Campbell Lane and the rear of the medical centre, the chemist (both with back access) and another unit, fronting Point Nepean Road, all with rear parking facilities, for now.

Building changes to come very soon will result in new three-storey levels (the medical centre moving apparently and no rear access to my chemist and another three blocks walk to my doctor?) also blocking out my front view of the relaxing Norfolk Island pines and, more impor tantly, disturbing my midday nap.

Progress yet again, for whom?

Shopping abuse

Cliff Ellen, Rye

I was physically abused by teens at the bottom of the escalators in Mornington Centro. I called police, who have done nothing, and the [abusers] now know where I live.

They followed me over to my house and told me to be scared in case my house is vandalised.

Spoke with local shop people, and it’s an issue.

Name and address withheld

Greens outdated

Greens Party senator Lydia Thorpe in yet another example of disrespect and self-impor

tance seems to consider herself bigger than the parliamentary criteria for representing the people of Australia.

The Aboriginal community deserves better. Obviously, the leader of the Greens is incapable of checking the appropriate standards of people worthy of working for the good of Australia.

Any person walking into parliament with a clenched fist does not have peace as a priority, but division and disharmony.

It seems the Greens have lost their way. Haven’t heard a word about protection of our native flora and fauna or a word against the inappropriate bowing of councils to developers wrecking natural habitat.

Let’s face it, the Greens are passed their use by date. Maureen Sharpe, Bittern

Feel like gambling?

It seems barely a day goes by lately without disturbing media reports of record pokies losses or controversial casino practices, and children are continuously exposed to saturation levels of sports betting advertising.

These extremes are newsworthy stories about which we are right to be concerned, but the nega tive effects of gambling can be more subtle. So subtle, in fact, that those affected sometimes don’t make the connection between how they are feel ing or behaving and their gambling activities.

Are you feeling anxious or stressed? Do you have an underlying sense of regret about money lost or time spent gambling? Perhaps you’re having difficulty concentrating or sleeping. Or maybe you’re more irritable or short-tempered than usual.

While these signs of gambling harm may seem relatively minor, they can build up over time, which is why Victorians are being encouraged during this year’s Gambling Harm Awareness Week (17–23 October) to pause and consider whether gambling could be affecting their well being. Details: effectsofgambling.com.au.

Shane Lucas, CEO Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation

Time to reach out

I write on behalf of the not-for-profit Mental Ill ness Fellowship of Australia.

My simple message is that if your readers are impacted in any way by a mental health issue, they should reach out because there is help avail able.

We have an important project called Find ing North that is very user-friendly and is – in simple terms – an on-line initiative which links people with mental health issues with other people facing similar issues so they can offer support to each other.

The time for action on mental health is un questionably now. We know that a massive 54 per cent of all Australians affected by mental ill ness simply do not access any kind of treatment.

We know that 3.8 million Australians now live with mental illness – it’s enough people to fill a city the size of Hobart 17.5 times.

COVID has led to an escalation in fear and anxiety. Far too many people at a local level are ending up in hospital emergency rooms … because they simply don’t know where to go to.

We’re urging all governments to invest more in services that help people with mental health issues. We desperately need to make it easier for people to access the very real help that is out there.

We urgently need to address the attitudes and beliefs that can exclude people who have a men tal illness from workplaces, communities and social circles. The reality is people with mental illness can live well in the community and do recover if the right clinical and community sup port is there.

We urge all readers to have a look at our im portant latest project. Just go to www.finding northnetwork.com.au

The Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia also has a free phone line to help people – 1800 985 944.

Tony Stevenson, CEO Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia

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The number of Australians who are hearing impaired is increasing because of • the ageing population - we are living longer • excessive noise - in the workplace and high level music Hearing loss is often described as the ‘invisible disability. People often wait for 5-10 years before they seek help. Hearing loss may also be a contributing factor in the speed of onset of dementia. The degree of loss is also correlated to the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. It is important to know about your hearing. Many people ignore the signs of hearing loss, which include; turning the TV or stereo up so loud that others complain, frequently needing to ask others to repeat themselves, and not being able to hear properly on the telephone. Constant ringing is also another warning sign of hearing loss.

As technology advances, many people with hearing loss benefit from hearing aids. These innovations have made a positive difference in the way they can communicate and enjoy their lives. Nepean Hearing is an independently owned clinic and the audiologists are University of Melbourne trained.

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6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (Ml) 8.30 Paramedics. (Mam) A teen has a fall and seizure at school. 9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mmv)

A motorcyclist has internal bleeding. 10.30 Nine News Late.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) Talk show. 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) Real-life courtroom drama. 7.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, R) Sheila gets jealous. 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) Panel discussion. 12.00 Horse Racing. Melbourne Cup Carnival. Oaks Day.

SBS

6am Me And Orson Welles. Continued. (2008, PG) 7.10 Selkie. (2000, PG) 8.50 A Matter Of Life And Death. (1946) 10.45 When Pomegranates Howl. (2020, M, Farsi) 12.15pm Unconscious. (2004, M, Spanish) 2.15 While At War. (2019, PG, German) 4.15 Sissi. (1955, German) 6.15 Mary Shelley. (2017, PG) 8.30 Waiting For Anya. (2020, M) 10.30 Into The Arms Of Strangers. (2000, PG) 12.40am Late Programs.

Seven News. 11.20 To Be Advised. 1.00 Behave Yourself. (PGls, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

11.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+ms) 11.50 Pure Genius. (Mm) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) Follows NSW Ambulance’s Sydney operations. 8.30 The Real Love Boat Australia. (PGl) The RegalPrincess returns to Greece where it docks in Mykonos. 9.30 To Be Advised.

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

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6am

6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The King Of Queens. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 Friends. 10.30 The Middle. Noon The Living Room. 1.00 Frasier. 2.00 Becker. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 James Corden. 3.30 King Of Queens. 4.30 Shopping.

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6am Morning Programs. Noon Billion Dollar Wreck. 1.00 Hellfire Heroes. 2.00 Family Guy. 2.30 Motorbike Cops. 2.45 Heavy Lifting. 3.45 Irish Pickers. 4.45 Mates On A Mission. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 28. Hobart Hurricanes v Melbourne Renegades. 10.30 MOVIE: The Taking Of Pelham 123. (2009, MA15+) 12.45am Late Programs.

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6am Children’s Programs.

Smash. 1.00 Baywatch. 2.00

Show.

The Nanny. 3.30

Raymond.

That

That

The Nanny.

Show.

Young Sheldon.

Survivor. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.30

Attraction. (Return) 10.30 Life After Lockup. (Premiere) 11.30 Young Sheldon. Midnight I Am Cait. 1.00 Kardashians. 2.00 Late Programs.

Scott Cam in the host of The Block.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Q+A. (R) 11.10 Secrets Of The Museum. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Significant Others. (Mals, R) 1.50 Death In Paradise. (Final, Mv, R) 2.45 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 3.15 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.15 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Advice for the home gardener.

8.30 Frankly. Fran Kelly chats with some of the biggest names and brains in Australia and from around the globe.

9.10 All Creatures Great And Small. The fate of a struggling young widow causes difficulties for James and Helen’s burgeoning romance.

9.55 Fisk. (PG, R) Helen meets with an influencer.

10.25 Annika. (Mal, R)

11.10 ABC Late News.

11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 10.00 Incredible Homes. 11.00 Hugh’s Wild West. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Apocalypse: The Second World War. (PGavw, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 4.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Secrets Of The Lost Liners: Cap Arcona. (Final, PG) A look at the SS Cap Arcona 8.30 Good With Wood. (PG) The five remaining woodworkers are challenged to build a rocking chair and bird box.

9.25 World’s Greatest Hotels: The Peninsula. (PGa, R) A look at The Peninsula Hong Kong hotel.

10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Das Boot. (MA15+as, R)

11.45 The Sleepers. (Maln, R)

2.00 Atlanta. (Mal, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Trick Of The Mind. (2006, Mv, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna meets Pam, a suburban Santa. 8.30 MOVIE: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. (2015, PGls, R) A young Indian hotelier with expansionist dreams tries to juggle a full house, his upcoming marriage and concerns about a rival for his affections, all while the elderly residents of his hotel look on. Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.45 Behave Yourself. (PGas, R) Presented by Darren McMullen. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Before I Fall. (2017, Mal, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 Cricket. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Super 12. Australia v Afghanistan.

10.00 MOVIE: Atomic Blonde. (2017, MA15+lsv, R) An MI6 agent is sent to Berlin to investigate the murder of a fellow agent and recover a missing list of operatives. Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, John Goodman.

12.15 Reported Missing: George. (Mal, R) A look at the case of George Richardson.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) Home shopping. 4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping. 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

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4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 Animal Rescue. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Border Security: International. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 12.55pm The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Grantchester. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Mr Denning Drives North. (1951, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Pre-Show. 7.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Antiques Downunder. 8.00 Antiques Roadshow Detectives. 8.40 MOVIE: The Firm. (1993, M) 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Entertainment Tonight. 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Living Room. (PG, R) 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGav) 5.00 10 News First.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 The Living Room. Dr Chris Brown visits a mobile vet hospital. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mals) Guests include Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kate Hudson, Elizabeth Banks and Edward Enninful. 9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. A look at the Melbourne Cup Carnival. 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)

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6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Friends. 7.30 Seinfeld. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 The Middle. 11.30 The King Of Queens. 12.30pm Frasier. 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. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 James Corden. 3.30 Becker. 4.30 Shopping. 5.30 Joseph Prince.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

Poles Revealed. 1.15 ABC News Update. 1.20 Close. 5.00 Elmo And Tango Mysterious Mysteries. 5.10 Dot. 5.25 Pablo. 5.35 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Trading Cultures. 2.30 Football. NTFL. Women’s. Under-18s. St Mary’s v Southern Districts.

Football. NTFL. Men’s. Under-18s. St Mary’s v Southern Districts. 5.30 Power To The People. 6.00 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 6.55 News. 7.05 On Country Kitchen. 7.35 Boteti: The Returning River. 8.30 MOVIE: Curse Of The Golden Flower. (2006, M) 10.30 Late Programs.

A look at Kensington Palace.

9.20 Secrets Of The Pyramids. (PGa, R) Follows archaeological teams across Egypt.

10.10

Celebrity Letters

And Numbers. (M, R)

11.10 MOVIE: The Front Runner. (2018, Mls, R) Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga. 1.15 MOVIE: Novitiate. (2017, Malnsv, R) Melissa Leo. 3.30

Focus On Ability Film Festival 2021. (PGa, R)

4.30 Food Safari. (R) 5.00 NHK World English

6.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. The latest news, sport and weather. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) Highlights from the past week. 12.00 Horse Racing. Five Diamonds Ladies Day and Saturday Raceday. 2.00 To Be Advised. 4.00 To Be Advised.

Seven News.

To Be Advised.

MOVIE: Home Alone 2: Lost In New York. (1992, PGv, R) A year after he was left home alone, a boy, stranded by himself in New York after

separated from his family, battles

familiar thieves who are in town

their biggest crime to date.

Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern.

World’s Deadliest: Twist Of Fate. (PGal, R) A look at deadly situations. 12.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 1.10 Travel Oz. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

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6.00 Border Security: Int. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 I Escaped To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6am Children’s Programs. 12.10pm Smash. 1.10 Baywatch. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 To Be Advised. 7.30 MOVIE: Legally Blonde. (2001, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Couples Retreat. (2009, M) 11.45

The Emily Atack Show. 12.30am Queer Eye For The Straight Guy. 1.30 Kardashians. 2.25 Baywatch. 3.20 Mike Tyson Mysteries. 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Drive TV. (PG, R) 6.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Our State On A Plate. (PG) 12.30 Rivals. 1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 Cross Court. 2.00 My Way. (PG) 2.30 Animal Embassy. (R) 3.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 Nine News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle. (2017, PGlsv, R)

Four teens get trapped in a video game. Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart. 9.50 MOVIE: Central Intelligence. (2016, Mlsv, R) An accountant and a CIA agent work a top-secret case. Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart.

12.00 MOVIE: Begin Again. (2013, Ml, R) A songwriter is discovered by an executive. Keira Knightley.

2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

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

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6am Morning Programs. 7.30 TV Shop. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 MOVIE: Folly To Be Wise. (1952) 12.30pm Antiques Downunder. 1.00 The Best 30 Years. 1.30 Antiques Roadshow Detectives. 2.10 MOVIE: The Mind Benders. (1963, PG) 4.30 MOVIE: Sayonara. (1957, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Play Dirty. (1969, M) 9.55 MOVIE: Convoy. (1978, M) 12.15am Late Programs.

6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 20. Mexican Grand Prix. Replay. 9.00 What’s Up Down Under. 9.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 10.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00 NCIS: New Orleans. 2.00 Bull. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.30 Evil. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6.00 Reel Action. (R) 6.30 Leading The Way With Dr Michael Youssef. 7.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 8.00 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. (R)

The Living Room. (R)

Studio 10: Saturday. (PG)

Horse Racing. Melbourne Cup Carnival. Stakes Day.

6.00 10 News First. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) Harrison’s life is put on the line. 7.30 Blue Bloods. (Mav) Danny’s friend is hospitalised by an attack. 8.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mmv)

The team investigates after a dead woman is found behind the wheel of an abandoned car in a ghost town. 9.30 NCIS. (Mv, R)

The team investigates after a body is found at an ancient burial site that is thought to be cursed.

10.30 To Be Advised.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Authentic. (PG) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

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6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Frasier. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 Friends. Noon The King Of Queens. 1.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang

The

10.15

Two

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Sissi. Continued. (1955, German) 7.20 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 10.00 The Kid From The Big Apple. (2016, M, Mandarin) 12.15pm Waiting For Anya. (2020, M) 2.15 Mary Shelley. (2017, PG) 4.30 Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 6.35 Belle. (2013, PG) 8.30 Summerland. (2020, PG) 10.20 Do Me Love. (2009, MA15+, French) 11.55 Do Not Hesitate. (2021, M, Dutch) 1.40am Late Programs.

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6am Children’s Programs. 1pm Revolution. 3.00 MOVIE: Sabrina. (1995) 5.30 MOVIE: The Last Airbender. (2010, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Legend Of Tarzan. (2016, M) 9.40 MOVIE: Clash Of The Titans. (2010, M) 11.40 Duncanville. 12.10am Kardashians. 2.10 Baywatch. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Fury. 3.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive. 4.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens. 4.30 Ricky Zoom. 4.50 Late Programs.

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6am Shopping. 9.00 The Doctors. 10.00 4x4 Adventures. 11.00 Escape Fishing. 11.30 Healthy Homes Aust. Noon The Love Boat. 1.00 ST: Next Gen. 2.00 A-League All Access. 2.30 Roads Less Travelled. 3.00 MacGyver. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 I Fish. 6.00 Scorpion. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 5. Western Sydney Wanderers v Central Coast Mariners. 10.00 MacGyver. 11.00 Late Programs.

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6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Question Everything. (R) 3.00 Magda’s Big National Health Check. (Ml, R) 4.10 The Pacific. (PG, R) 4.55 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.25 Frankly. (R) Presented by Fran Kelly.

7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.30 Inside The Sydney Opera House: It’ll Be Alright On The Night. Part 3 of 3.

8.30 Significant Others. (Madl) Mardi Gras comes to the city, enticing each family member to taste the bacchanalia.

9.25 Silent Witness. (Ma) Nikki’s students make an alarming discovery while dissecting a body donated for their training.

10.25 Miniseries: The Cry. (Mal, R)

11.25 Shetland. (Final, Mal, R)

12.25 The Heights. (PG, R)

2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.15 The Recording Studio. (Final, PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Britain’s Great Outdoors. 10.00 The World From Above. (PG)

11.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Countdown To Qatar 2022. 4.00 Sportswoman. (R) 4.30 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Skate Canada. Highlights. 5.30 Ascot Kayaking. (PG, R) 5.35 Etoa: A Kokoda Track Story.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Curse Of The Ancients: Middle Ages. (PG) Part 5 of 5.

8.30 King Tut: Allies And Enemies. (M) Part 1 of 2. Yasmin El Shazly and Mahmoud Rashad delve into the mysteries of Tutankhamun’s life.

10.30 Sex And Sensibility. (MA15+ans, R)

A look at the Georgian period.

11.25 Planet Expedition. (PGa, R) Steve Backshall explores the Kamchatka Peninsula.

4.25 Food Safari. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

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

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG)

12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00

Border Security: International. (PGad, R) 1.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 33. Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Thunder. From Blundstone Arena, Hobart. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australia’s Got Talent. (PGal) Hosted by Ricki-Lee. 8.45 Armed And Dangerous: Breakouts. (Mav) Strike Force Northrop cracks the code involving a new method of dealing narcotics. 10.05 Monster Mansion: Evil Behind Bars. (M) Takes a look at HMP Wakefield. 11.15 Born To Kill? Thor Nis Christiansen. (Mav) 12.15 Behave Yourself. (PGa, R) 1.15 Medical Emergency. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Rivals. (R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R)

7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 11.00 Women’s Footy. (PG) 12.00

Reel Destinations: Lodge Life. 12.30 Fishing Australia. 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.30 Spy In The Wild. (PGa) 2.40 The Block. (PGl, R) 4.00 Bondi Vet. (PGam) 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Postcards. (PG)

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 The Block. (Final, PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam. 8.50 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.50 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.20 The First 48: A Fighting Chance. (Malv)

11.20 Killer Couples: Monserrate Shirley And Mark Leonard. (Ma)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Cross Court. (R)

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

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6am Morning Programs. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Garden Gurus. 11.00 Getaway. 11.30 Gideon’s Way. 12.40pm MOVIE: I’ve Gotta Horse. (1965) 2.35 MOVIE: Golden Ivory. (1954, PG) 4.30 MOVIE: The Wonderful Country. (1959, PG) 6.30 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Pre-Show. 7.00 Cricket. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Super 12. 10.00 To Be Advised. 12.30am Late Programs.

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Turning Point. (PGa) 7.00 Joseph Prince. 7.30 Joel Osteen. 8.00 Living Room. (R) 9.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 The Traitors. (PGl, R) 1.10 My Market Kitchen. (R) 1.30 GCBC. (R) 2.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 2.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 3.00 Cook It With Luke. 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Well Traveller. (PGa) 4.30 Taste Of Aust. (R) 5.00 News.

6.30 The Sunday Project.

A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Traitors. (PG)

The newest Traitor starts to subtly plant seeds and sew suspicion, steering The Faithful in a fellow Traitor’s direction.

9.10 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv)

The NCIS team investigates a fatal car crash involving a US Navy officer who turns out to be an imposter.

10.10 FBI. (Mv, R)

The FBI hunts for a spree killer. 11.00 The Sunday Project. (R)

A look at the day’s news. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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6am The Big Bang Theory. 8.00 NBL Slam. 8.30 Friends. 11.00 The Middle. 12.30pm To Kingdom Come. (Premiere) 2.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 6. New Zealand Breakers v Sydney Kings. 4.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 6. Melbourne United v South East Melbourne Phoenix. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00

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Programs. 7.10pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 The Poles Revealed. 8.30 Long Lost Family. 9.15 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.05 Inside The Sydney Opera House. 11.05 Catalyst. 12.05am Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 12.50 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 1.30 Would I Lie To You? 2.00 Red Dwarf. (Final) 2.30 ABC News Update. 2.35 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

World’s Deadliest: Sink Swim Slide Capsize. (Mal)

The Chase.

Seven News At 4.

The Chase Australia.

Seven News.

Home And Away. (PGa)

(2006,

Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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Air Crash Investigation. 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Rivals. 2.00 Rich Kids Go Skint. 3.00 Full Bloom. 4.00 Dance Moms. 5.00 About A Boy. (Premiere) 5.30 MOVIE: Wayne’s World. (1992, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Fast And The Furious. (2001, M) 9.35 MOVIE: 2 Fast 2 Furious. (2003, M) 11.40 Duncanville. 12.10am Rich Kids Go Skint. 1.10 I Am Cait. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Fury. 3.30

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Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.50 Talking Honey. (PGl, 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 My Mum, Your Dad. (Premiere, Mls) Hosted by Kate Langbroek. 9.10 Under Investigation: Bad Faith. (PGa) Presented by Liz Hayes. 10.10 Suburban Gangsters: The Armed Robbers. (MA15+lv, R) A look at Russell Cox and Ray Bennett. 11.10 Nine News Late. 11.40 The Equalizer. (Mv, R) 12.30 Emergence. (Mhv, 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.

9GEM (92)

6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 The Best 30 Years. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 The World’s Most Expensive Cruise Ship. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Angry Silence. (1960, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Whitstable Pearl. 10.40 Late Programs.

6am Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 4x4 Adventures. 10.00 Reel Action. 11.00 Roads Less Travelled. 11.30 Truck Hunters. Noon Scorpion. 1.00 Pooches At Play. 1.30 Destination Dessert. 2.00 What’s Up Down Under. 2.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 5. Brisbane Roar v Sydney FC. 5.30 Reel Action. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 48 Hours. 11.15 Late Programs.

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6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGav, R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Traitors. (PG, R) 2.40 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (Return) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Traitors. (PGl) Hosted by Rodger Corser. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Final, Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.40 Ghosts. (PGa) Sam and Jay try to save an old tree.

10.10 Peter Helliar: Loopy. (MA15+ls) A stand-up performance by Peter Helliar. 11.25 The Project. (R)

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

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Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory.

The Middle. Noon The Big Bang Theory.

Friends. 2.30 The Middle. 3.00 The King Of

Friends.

Seinfeld.

Frasier.

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Frasier.

Theory.

Shopping.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm The Land We’re On With Penelope Towney. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 APTN National News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 News. 6.50 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.40 Outback Lockdown. 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.00 Miniseries: DI Ray. 9.55 My Maori Midwife. 10.30 Yothu Yindi Tribute Concert. Midnight Late Programs.

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A River Runs Through It. Continued. (1992) 7.25 Babette’s Feast. (1987, PG, Danish) 9.25 My Brilliant Career. (1979) 11.15 Monsoon. (2019, M) 12.50pm The Invisibles. (2017, M, German) 2.55 Belle. (2013, PG) 4.55 Summerland. (2020, PG) 6.50 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 8.30 A Very Long Engagement. (2004, MA15+, French) 10.55 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm The Car Club. 2.00 Inside Line. 3.00 Seven’s Motorsport Classic. 3.30 Motor Racing. Aust Rally C’ship. Adelaide Hills Rally. 4.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Support Races. Porsche Carrera Cup Australia. Highlights. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Django Unchained. (2012, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.

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6am Children’s Programs. Noon Smash. 1.00 Baywatch. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 The Weakest Link USA. 8.30 Dating No Filter UK. 9.00 Love Island Australia. 10.00 MOVIE: Ted 2. (2015, MA15+) 12.15am I Am Cait. 1.15 Kardashians. 2.10 Baywatch. 3.00 Bakugan: Geogan Rising. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Late Programs.

The

Show With

Colbert. 2.30 The

Show With James Corden. 3.30 The King Of Queens. 4.30 Home Shopping.

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6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 9.00 What’s Up Down Under. 10.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 11.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00 NCIS: New Orleans. 2.00 Bull. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 The Code. 11.15 Blood And Treasure. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Capture. (Mlv, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Stuff The British Stole: Stoned. (Ml)

8.30 Magda’s Big National Health Check. (PG) Part 2 of 3.

9.30 Jeffrey Smart. (R)

The story of Jeffrey Smart.

10.30 People’s Republic Of Mallacoota. (Final, Ml, R) 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.15

The Business. (R) 11.30 Four Corners. (R)

12.20 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.35 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2019. (R) 2.05

Miniseries: Des. (Mal, R) 2.55 Miniseries: The Cry. (Mal, R) 3.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 10.00 Incredible Homes. 11.00 Hugh’s Wild West. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Apocalypse: The Second World War. (PGav, R) 3.00 Journey Through Albania. (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.05 Empire With Michael Portillo. (PGad, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Port Talbot To Pembrey Burry Port. (PG) 8.30 The Cleaning Company. (MA15+)

A look at the story of Sandra Pankhurst. 10.05 The Artist’s View: Olivia Newton-John. (Madls)

10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Wisting. (Madlv)

12.00 Outlier. (Mal, R) 3.20 Children Of 9/11: Our Story. (M, R) 4.20 French Food Safari. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK

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

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: My Daughter Must Live. (2014, Mav, R) 2.00 Police: Hour Of Duty. (Malv, 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. (PGa) 7.30 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (M) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge. 8.35 The Good Doctor. (M) Shaun, Asher and Powell treat a young patient on Halloween with a rare hereditary disease. 9.35 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. (PGa) Presenter Cherry Healey and the 10YY team come to the aid of a train conductor and a teacher. 10.35 The Latest: Seven News. 11.05 Chicago Fire. (Ma) 12.05 The Resident. (Ma, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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6am Morning Programs.

8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Sons And Daughters. 3.00 Creek To Coast. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 Animal Rescue. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.30 Judge John Deed. 10.30 Air Crash Investigation. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 My Mum, Your Dad. (Mls, R) 1.50 Talking Honey. (PGa) 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 My Mum, Your Dad. (Mls) Hosted by Kate Langbroek.

9.10 Travel Guides. (PGlns, R) Ordinary Australians become travel critics, embarking on a road trip holiday to the Red Centre. 10.10 Botched. (Malmn, R)

A bombshell seeks advice from Terry.

11.10 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 11.40 Skin A&E. (Mm) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

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6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 The World’s Most Expensive Cruise Ship. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: It’s All Happening. (1963) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 9.00 Tennis. Billie Jean King Cup. Finals. Group B. Australia v Slovakia. 3am Late Programs.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Traitors. (PGl, R) 2.10 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) From major news stories to entertainment and viral videos, presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.30 NCIS. (Mv) Agent Knight’s past resurfaces when NCIS investigates a camp-site murder. 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Seinfeld. 8.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 6. New Zealand Breakers v Sydney Kings. Replay. 10.30 Becker. 11.30 Frasier. 12.30pm The King Of Queens. 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. 11.10 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

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12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Apocalypse: The Second World War. (PGav, R) 3.00 Journey Through Albania. (R) 3.35 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Empire With Michael Portillo. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

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Banks. (MA15+ads, R)

Romulus. (MA15+sv, R)

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SBS VICELAND (31)6am Children’s Programs. 7.10pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 8.00 Art Works. 8.30 Days Like These With Diesel. 9.30 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 10.15 Stuff The British Stole. 10.45 The Human Revolution. 11.40 Louis Theroux’s Forbidden America. 12.45am Catalyst. 1.40 ABC News Update. 1.45 Close. 5.00 Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck. 5.10 Late Programs.

Fashionista. 1.50 After The Virus. 2.45 Front Up 1998. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.15 Shortland St. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 10.10 MOVIE: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. (2000, M) 12.20am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums.

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3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Raven’s Quest. 4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana.

6.00 Bamay. 6.35 Never Stop Riding. 6.50 News.

7.00 Land Of Primates. 7.50 Peckham’s Finest.

8.30 High Arctic Haulers. 9.20 Australia Burns: Silence Of The Land. 10.45 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 7.55 The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. (1943, PG) 11.00 The Kindergarten Teacher. (2018, M) 12.50pm Joshy. (2016, M) 2.30 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 4.10 Asterix At The Olympic Games. (2008, PG, French) 6.20 Into The Arms Of Strangers. (2000, PG) 8.30 The Wall. (2017, MA15+) 10.25 Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk. (2016, MA15+) 12.30am Late Programs.

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6am Children’s Programs. Noon Smash. (Final) 1.00 Baywatch. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Botched. 8.30 Dating No Filter UK. 9.00 Love Island Australia. 10.00 MOVIE: Billy Madison. (1995, M) 11.45 Young Sheldon. 12.10am I Am Cait. 1.10 Kardashians. 2.10 Late Programs.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: His Perfect Obsession. (2018, Masv, R) 2.00 Police: Hour Of Duty. (Mav, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

Seven News.

Home And Away. (PGa)

Hey Hey We’re 50. (PGsv, R)

by Daryl Somers.

Air Crash Investigation: North Sea Nightmare. (PGl)

Flight 6780 to

Shetland Islands, Scotland.

Latest: Seven News.

The Amazing Race. (PGl)

by Phil Keoghan.

To Be Advised.

Mean Mums. (PGs, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 My Mum, Your Dad. (Mls, R) 1.50 Talking Honey. (PGa) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 Cricket. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Semi-final. 10.00 Nine News Late. Takes a look at the latest news and events from Australia and around the world. 10.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 Family Law. (Ma)

A divorcée needs help. 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

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6am Morning Programs.

Expensive Cruise Ship. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Queen Of Spades. (1949, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Pre-Show. 7.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Late Programs.

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Pawn Stars. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Billion Dollar Wreck. 1.00 Hellfire Heroes. 2.00 Aussie Salvage Squad. 3.00 Wild Transport. 3.30 Heavy Lifting. 4.30 Irish Pickers. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Family Guy. 8.00 American Dad! 8.30 MOVIE: X-Men: The Last Stand. (2006, M) 10.40 Late Programs.

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6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Carrie Diaries. 1.00 Baywatch. 2.00 Full House. 3.00

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6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 9.00 What’s Up Down Under. 10.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00 NCIS: New Orleans. 2.00 Bull. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Bull. 10.20 48 Hours. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 The Code. 3.10 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 4.05 MacGyver.

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6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Real Love Boat Australia. (PGl, R) 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PG, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 8.30 The Real Love Boat Australia. The passengers sail to Athens, and three lucky couples head to shore to see if love can blossom.

10.00 My Life Is Murder. (Ma) Alexa investigates the death of a chef. 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.

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6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The King Of Queens. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 The Middle. 11.00 Frasier. Noon Friends. 1.00 Becker. 2.00 NBL Slam. 2.30 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.20 Two And A Half Men. 10.10 The Big Bang Theory. 11.00 Late Programs.

6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 9.00 What’s Up Down Under. 10.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00 NCIS: New Orleans. 2.00 Bull. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. 10.20 Tommy. 11.15 Evil. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Hawaii Five-0. 3.10 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 4.05 MacGyver.

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Heel pain in the morning

YOU’VE just started putting in the extra miles, walking or running to get fit, and suddenly putting weight on the base of the foot, near the heel makes it ache, and makes more training a painful prospect.

That sharp pain in your heel can be a symptom of plantar fasciitis, a condition of the connective plantar fascia tissue in your foot, and traditionally very difficult to treat. Physiotherapist Josie Wilson says Plantar Fasciitis is an overuse injury that can feel as though you have a pebble in your shoe.

At Back In Motion Balnarring, we have several solutions for this condition. Firstly, it is important to look at your whole lower limb biomechanics. As a result, we can work on your strength and flexibility in your leg and foot, prescribe orthotics, tape and teach taping, and use massage and ultrasound to reduce inflammation. We have a unique way of mobilizing your foot and teaching “foot core stability” to reduce pressure on the plantar fascia. Apart from the above solutions, there is a newer healing technology that is making a profound difference to Plantar fasciitis sufferers.

Practice owner and physiotherapist, Paul Rowson says shockwave therapy is often useful, because the Plantar fascia is a connective tissue, not a muscle. “It puts a significant shockwave through the tissues you apply it to,” Mr Rowson says. “It is a pressure wave which brings blood flow to the area. Tendons and connective tissue do not have much blood supply and can take a long time to heal. Shockwave artificially stimulates the healing of the tendon”. Shockwave therapy can also be used on Achilles tendonitis, tennis and golfer’s elbow, and rotator cuff tendon problems, and is usually most effective on long term chronic problems, rather than acute injuries.

Both physios say that Shockwave is not the first line of treatment for injured patients. Physiotherapy and graded exercise are more likely in the first instance. For more stubborn conditions, shockwave has shown good results in other Back In Motion clinics. “The evidence at the moment suggests between three to five treatments are required, but most people should see an improvement within three sessions. It has a 90% success rate,”Ms Wills says.

The Shockwave therapy is administered for a three-minute period to the affected area during consecutive weekly appointments.

“It is a bit of an uncomfortable sensation,”Ms Wills says, “like most physio hands-on treatments with a little discomfort during the treatment.”

Mr Rowson says,” After each session, most people get a significant reduction of pain and symptoms. Long term it stimulates healing, short term it reduces pain.”

“Probably the best thing is, the effects are long lasting. It stops a lot of people having more invasive things like surgery or injections. The treatment is considered safe, but can produce skin reddening or bruising, short term pain, and cannot be used on people taking blood thinning medications or with bleeding disorders.”

“It is important to know that shock wave has a long-term effect. Most of the time you have good outcomes without having to do further treatment.” says Mr Rowson.

Back in Motion is at 6/2-8 Russell Street, Balnarring. www.backinmotion.com.au/balnarring

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Pictured right: Physiotherapist, Sienna Wills. Photo: Yanni

Derek Seller – Orchard, community, family

By Peter McCullough

DEREK Seller, a partner in Seller Brothers Orchards, of Stumpy Gully Road, Tuerong, passed away on 3 October. He was 85. Derek’s funeral service was held at Tobin Brothers chapel, Mt. Martha on 13 October and was conducted by celebrant Kerry Holgate. A private cremation followed. The eulogy was given by Derek’s sister (Edith), brother (Roger) and daughter (Fay).

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Derek Ronald Seller was born at the Burwood Hospital on 3 December, 1936 to Alf and Jessie Seller. The fam ily already consisted of two daughters (Margaret and Edith) and a second son (Roger) was born in 1939. When Alf was despatched to record Derek’s birth he was given strict instructions by Jessie that the given names were to be Derek Alfred but at the registry he became confused. His sister, Ivy, had just given birth to a boy and had named him ‘Ronald’ and, in his excitement, Alf recorded ‘Ronald’ as Derek’s mid dle name. Jessie’s response to the news is not recorded!

The family lived at Lawrence Road, Mt. Waverley which was then a small rural community full of market gardens, orchards, dairy and chicken farms. Services were sparse: the near est doctor was in Burwood, and shops and churches were several miles away. Few people owned a car, there were no mail deliveries, and the family did not have the telephone connected.

In spite of the apparent lack of com forts, life was good and there was plen ty of time to be involved in community activities. There were also plenty of fun times playing with friends and bottling tadpoles from a nearby waterhole, pet rabbits that always escaped, silkworms fed on mulberry leaves, guinea pigs that did not last, and always a dog.

Even as a small boy Derek was taught to take on responsibilities such as cutting the kindling to start the wood stove and milking the cow. When he was a little older he drove a horse and jinker several miles to their home from the family orchard in High Street Road to load poppies, cabbages and maize; these were taken to the market with fruit from the orchard. Before long he was given the responsibility of driving the horse and cart down a very busy High Street Road to the Mt. Waverley Co-op coolstore with load after load of boxes of apples.

The High Street Road Methodist Church provided the family with both spiritual nurturing and social activi

ties; Sunday School excursions with lots of bright singing, followed by tea meetings, were a highlight of the children’s younger days. The Method ist Youth Fellowship (MYF) provided special memories including the annual boat trips to French Island and rallies in Melbourne, with a Chinese supper on the way home.

Derek attended Burwood East State School which was located just over the road from the Tally Ho Post Office where he could buy a pie or an ice cream. He retained fond memories of these years; walking or riding up and down hills, cracking ice on the puddles in winter while dawdling on the way home, and practising smoking with a few pine needles wrapped in paper.

After Years 7 and 8 at Lloyd Street Central School in Malvern, Derek attended Swinburne Technical College in Hawthorn which, he once acknowl edged, “fitted him out well for life on the land.”

When Derek and Roger were teenag ers the family moved to the house on the orchard in High Street Road. In their sleepout the boys could play their music very loudly; both were Elvis fans. Derek even started dressing a bit like Elvis, much to the dismay of some of the more staid ladies of the district.

By way of contrast, the family spent many hours singing around the piano with Margaret at the keys.

Derek and other family members retained special memories of camping holidays around Victoria, including a trip over Mt. Hotham to Omeo in the

truck. In places the road was single lane and there were plenty of bends as Derek listened intently to Alf as he double-declutched.

In 1958 the family orchard at Mt. Waverley was sold to Wesley College and the family - minus Margaret who had married and moved to Ireland –moved to a new home in The Range, Frankston. As far back as 1933 Alf Seller and his brother Frank had purchased a property in Stumpy Gully Road, Tuerong, and, over the years, they had cleared the land and planted fruit trees. This was to become the base for Seller Brothers Orchards.

Meanwhile, once settled in Frankston, Derek joined the Youth Group at the Frankston Methodist Church and started playing tennis. One very hot Saturday afternoon he found that only one other member had ven tured out: a young lady named Dorothy Issell. They decided that the beach would be a better way to deal with the heat; the end result was the Derek and Dot were married at the Frankston Methodist Church in 1962. Before long they had built their home on the orchard in Stumpy Gully Road.

The couple’s daughter Fay was born in 1964 and son Richard in 1966. The orchard was a great place to grow up; foraging for tadpoles in the drains, making tracks in the mud, and making cubbies with the boxes as small chil dren; later riding motor bikes around the property with cousins and other local teens. Dot insisted on a family holiday every year and this was usually

in winter when the orchard was at its quietest. Destinations were mostly along the east coast – Tathra on the Sapphire Coast was a family favourite – and the surf rods were packed into the caravan.

Life as an orchardist was never bor ing for Derek. No matter how mundane the task, he was focused on what it would achieve and how. Always analysing in his head, he was receptive to new and better ways for the industry to grow great apples and minimize environmental impact. He went on many Fruit Growers’ Association trips in Australia and overseas, listened and observed, and came back with new ideas to try out. But all the analysing in the world didn’t resolve the constant digging, cleaning everything from the headland drains to the household septic!

Derek’s interest in the fruit growing industry led to him filling the role of Secretary of the Mornington Peninsula Fruitgrowers Association for some years, and he attended their meetings and provided advice for over 50 years. He also served on many committees of the Orchardist and Fruit Coolstores Association and represented them at national conferences.

For many years the Department of Agriculture carried out spray thinning trials at Seller Brothers and several field days were held at the orchard to examine the results of the trials. Other field days featured pruning techniques and fruit production.

Derek and Roger leased five other orchards over the years and for a time they owned an orchard in Balnarring. The sale of the latter in the late 1980’s enabled the brothers to build a larger packing shed and install a computer ized weight sizer. In spite of their hard work, like most fruit growers they experienced some challenging years with losses of fruit due to hailstorms, wind and bird damage, not to mention shortages of water.

An interest in fishing passed on to the brothers by their uncle Frank led to them purchasing a boat in the mid1970’s. By the 1990’s their passion was sailing and they had an Elliott trailerable yacht which they kept at Hastings Marina. They both enjoyed racing at Warneet and the Western Port Marina Yacht Squadron; Derek would be on the tiller while Roger clambered around the deck doing all the work. There were a lot of shouted differences of opinion, all forgotten as soon as they had finished the race, especially if they won. They did several Marly Point overnight yacht races, including one memorable stormy night which resulted in a number of yachts colliding and sinking. Roger is quite sure that the pair managed to run aground on all

of Western Port Bay’s sandbars during their yachting days.

Apart from his involvement with the Fruitgrowers, Derek was also a mem ber of the Moorooduc CFA for many years; he was the driver as he was the only member who could change the gears on the Brigade’s truck! He was also an active member of the Moo rooduc Progress Association which in volved managing the Moorooduc Hall; over time he held the positions of Sec retary, Treasurer and President. Derek had an uncanny talent as a mediator; for this reason the local Moorooduc Tennis and Cricket Clubs unanimously elected him to preside over their joint meetings and mediate their differences. He was always mindful of another person’s view and his wisdom and open-minded consideration are quali ties that will be sorely missed.

Derek and Dot were thrilled in 1990 to become grandparents to Nick who has inherited Derek’s smiling eyes and peacemaker skills. Derek’s passion for football overflowed and he attended every game during Nick’s junior footy years. The long drive from Hastings to the far eastern suburbs was never a deterrent. When Hayden and Zoe, their great grandchildren, came along Nanna Dot and Pop would light up when they visited. Keeping the tradition alive, Derek was able to attend a couple of Hayden’s soccer games early on.

In 2013 the orchard was sold and Derek and Dot moved to their new home in Somerville. The family was devastated by Dot’s death in 2017 but with the support of his family Derek was able to get on with life and learn to use the microwave. Derek never lost his fascination with music. He loved being home alone and playing a CD so loud that the windows rattled. It would be nothing for Cher or Bruce Springs teen or Guns and Roses to be blasting through the house, out the door and down the driveway. Not a big deal at the orchard, but in later years he often wondered what the neighbours thought in Somerville suburbia!

Derek was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in 2018 and, although he initially tested positively to a prostate cancer drug trial, his condi tion deteriorated during this year and he passed away at Peninsula Health Palliative Care on 3 October. Richard, now a motor mechanic living in Brit ish Columbia, made the long journey home in an endeavour to be with Derek in his final days.

Derek’s family will miss everything about him. They will miss his friend ship, his philosophizing, his reason and his quick wit. Just being able to chat to gether about anything and everything. Above all, they will miss his wisdom and unconditional love.

Far Left: The Seller family: Derek, Edith, Roger and Margaret at the rear.

Left: Derek and Dot off on their honeymoon. Below: Fond memories of Derek's teenage years: the Singer Sports.

Left: Roger and Derek busy pruning in 1971.

Above: The Seller family displaying their produce.

Right: Juice apples in years of over-produc tion, circa 1985.

Below: The orchard in bloom.

Above: Derek surf fishing at Tathra.

Left: The one that didn't get away.

Right: Sailing at Lakes Entrance

Fruitgrowers urged to join an association

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

IN a reply to Mr. Prendergast, leader, of the Opposition, Mr. MacPherson, State Treasurer, stated that he had been approached by representatives from a certain fruitgrowing district supporting over 2000 growers.

Their request was for monetary assistance to help them organise the sale of their produce.

He had made enquiries and found that out of the 2000 growers only 150 of these were willing to help themselves by joining and support ing the growers’ organisation.

The district was not the Penin sula, but growers in this part of the country could well take the lesson to heart.

There are three Associations –Somerville, Tyabb and Red Hill– but the membership of these far from includes all growers in the district.

Then, at the important fruit centre of Hastings there is no Association.

One prominent grower there was even heard to remark that he would not join the Association to help keep some fellows in good billets in town.

Perhaps the reference was to the secretary of the Central Association, who receives a princely salary of £100 per annum.

The Association, however, helps hammering away with every little concession is hard fought for and thoroughly appreciated by its mem bers.

Enjoyed also by non-members and such communities as Hastings. Is it a fair thing that they should sit back while the faithful few do all the

battling?

And with every grower a member of the organisation not only would the battling be reduced but the ben efits to the industry and each grower would increase in leaps and bounds.

When the man who grows the apple ponders over the fact that he keeps alive half a dozen industriescase, spray material and implement manufacturers, commission agents, retailers–and considers that each and every one of these is thoroughly organised, even to the extent of hav ing the power to crush out units who refuse to support them, surely, then, he will admit that it is time he did something to protect himself, and the only way he can do so is by identify ing himself with his organisation and supporting it in every way possible.

And now, especially, in view of the campaign which in being undertaken by different departments of the Government and the efforts being put forward by those growers who are organised, should he consider it a bounden duty to link up and do his bit of pushing.

***

THE fast electric train service to Frankston has given an impetus to the seaside resorts along this popular line, and among the most favored is the delightful district of Seaford, with its lovely sandy beach, shady ti tree walks, etc.

Mr. C. Hunter, the past President of the Seaford Progress Association having left the district, the whole of his properties, comprising 2 compact houses, 5 rooms each, bungalow, sleep-out, all in good order will be

offered for sale.

Land, 50 x 139 each; also boathouse and boat, and 2 vacant lots in Mackenzie Street.

The boat is 14 ft., centreplate, car bon built, sails and all gear, is well known and a pleasure to own.

The boat-shed is 20 x .12 and in splendid condition.

The terms are easy and the proper ties are for positive sale.

A quantity of good, useful house hold furniture will also be sold.

Sale day, Saturday, November 11, at 3 o’clock.

***

A QUIET but pretty wedding took place at the Methodist Church, Church Street, Richmond, on Sat urday, October 28, when Miss T. L. Stott, youngest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. H. T. Stott, of “Lucka,” Baxter, was married to Mr. C. W. Banfield (late A.I.F.), of Marybor ough.

The bride who was given away by her brother, Mr. Val. Stott, wore a very dainty dress of grey crepe de chene, trimmed with henna, and hat to match.

Her bridesmaid, Miss V. Banfield, sister of the bridegroom, wore a dress of cream crepe de chene, with hat to match.

The bridegroom was supported by Mr. D. Anderson, as best man.

After the ceremony the guests were entertained at a wedding tea by Mrs. Anderson, aunt of the bridegroom. Mr. and Mrs. Banfield left by motor for Ballarat, where they will reside.

***

SEVERAL deserving cases for char ity have recently been brought under notice in Frankston.

Although assistance has been forthcoming from individual sources no organised effort has been made to render adequate relief.

With the idea of giving a start to what may later develop into a more comprehensive effort, Mr. Ray Cox all is advertising a benefit dance to take place in the Frankston Hall on Thursday night, 16th inst.

Music will be supplied by the Tasma orchestra and a good night’s amusement is assured.

The proceeds will be handed to Mr. E. Barrett for distribution.

***

THE Church of England Girls’ Club last Thursday night gave a very fair display of physical culture and gym nastics in the Hastings Hall.

Under the able training of Miss D. Young of Tyabb, the girls have made splendid progress since the last dis play given some twelve months ago.

During the evening Miss Young was presented with a handsome xy lonite brush and comb and mirror.

Rev. Alfred Craig, the Vicar, made the presentation on behalf of the club.

Mr. Day, from Melbourne, gave a very clever series of conjuring tricks, thoroughly mystifying his audience and certainly amusing them.

The proceeds, which are most gratifying, are to help to endow, in the name of the club, a cot in the Austin Hospital.

***

A START was made this week with

the erection of the new Picture The atre in Playne Street, Frankston.

A small army of workmen is employed taking out excavations for the foundations–a task rendered very difficult owing to the wet nature of the land.

The building which is to be con structed of brick, has already been described in the columns of “The Standard.”

***

A SWEEPSTAKE will be shot off to morrow (Saturday) afternoon by the members of the Frankston Gun Club on the grounds at Mr. O’Grady’s.

***

STARTING from next Sunday night, the Methodist Church and the Church of England will commence their services at 7.30 instead, of 7 p.m. as hitherto.

The same applies to the Presbyte rian service at Somerville.

***

ARRANGEMENTS in connection with the formation of a Brass Band at Carrum are proceeding satisfacto rily, and it is probable that next week will see the movement an accom plished fact.

At a meeting of those interested held on Wednesday evening last, a big Step forward was taken, and a preliminary practice arranged for.

All intending members are invited to communicate with Mr. E. Hawk ing, who is anxious to enrol volun teers without further loss of time.

***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 3 November 1922

Footwear to keep you in top health

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FROM THE SKIES TO SEAS, FRONT BEACH, BACK BEACH TAKES THE PENINSULA

THIS November, Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery together with Deakin University’s Public Art Commission will present Front Beach, Back Beach (FBBB) at fifteen different locations across the Peninsula.

Designed as a road-trip for art lovers, FBBB will feature the work of eighteen local and national artists and collectives who have been invited to respond to key sites, stories and communities which have shaped this unique region of Victoria.

Flinders-based artist Vera Möller’s 'Submarine Gardens' is on display at Flinders Pier from November 4th to November 27th.

So much that makes the submarine ecosystem so rich at Flinders Pier remains hidden for most visitors. With Möller’s ‘Submarine Gardens’, she hopes to make the invisible visible.

"By commissioning two local divers, Myra Kelly and Paolo Bottari, to take underwater photos of the area under the pier, I wanted make visible to visitors the beauty and complexity of the ‘Submarine Gardens’ that exist directly under the pier."

After training as a biologist in Germany, Möller migrated to Australia in 1986. She later completed a Bachelor of Fine Art at the Victorian College of the Arts and a PhD at Monash University. Her work has been exhibited in the USA, Japan, Finland, France, Germany and the UK, as well as throughout Australia.

She spent two decades working in the fields of Microbiology and Limnology (Freshwater Ecology) before turning her attention to art where she discovers and creates new ecosystems.

Her previous projects focused on the marine environments of the Great Barrier Reef and here along the Victorian coast, in Port Phillip and Western Port Bays.

Now, she's looking to her own backyard at Flinders.

"I hope my project attracts attention to some of the special underwater spaces and creatures that can be found not just around Flinders but also countless other areas along the coast of the Mornington Peninsula. This larger area continues to be of great significance to the Bunurong people."

Working across diverse mediums, Möller creates art that imagines a meeting between real and other-worldly ecosystems.

"On the wooden pylons, under the waterline at end of the pier, grow wonderfully complex and very beautiful ‘Submarine Garden’, as I refer to them. These are made up of a dizzying array of seaweed, sponges, algae and many other interesting species."

The fictional environments she creates in response are home to hybrid zoological and botanical specimens, and borrows from familiar and natural terrains to make totally new worlds.

"My past training as a biologist has contributed to my ever increasing fascination with this coast and its extraordinary beauty and richness."

Artist talks with the divers and photographers are happening on Sunday 6th November and Sunday 13th November. For those more adventurous, BYO snorkel and see the underwater gardens for yourself.

For more information visit www.fbbb.com.au

The Minister

The

of Approval of Amendment Amendment C282morn

Settlements Strategy (Ethos Urban, 2019) by amending Schedule 21 to Clause 43.02 (Design and Development Overlay) and applying DDO21 to the Commercial 1 Zone land in Crib Point.

The amendment can be viewed online by searching for C282morn at the:

•State Government’s website at www.planning.vic.gov.au/ schemes-and-amendments/browse-amendments, and •Mornington Peninsula Shire’s website at www.mornpen. vic.gov.au/Building-Planning/Strategic-Planning/PlanningScheme-Amendments.

Alternatively,

By Brodie Cowburn

FOR the third week running, rain threatened to ruin a weekend of cricket on the Mornington Peninsula. Despite the bad weather, players re ported to their grounds on Saturday to play at least a few overs.

PROVINCIAL

AN excellent bowling performance secured Red Hill the victory last weekend.

Red Hill batted first on their home deck against Old Peninsula. They set their opponents a target of 141 to score to win the match.

A middle order knock of 32 from Brent Martin proved vital. He dug in after a top order collapse which saw Red Hill lose 5/27.

Old Peninsula struggled to make an impact with the bat. They ended up bowled out for just 99.

Martin impressed with the ball as well. He posted his side’s best figures of the match - 2/11 off seven overs.

All other matches in the Provincial division ended up abandoned due to bad weather on Sat urday.

PENINSULA

A STUNNING knock from opener Kierran Voe lkl was the difference between Dromana and Heatherhill last Saturday.

Voelkl was awesome at the crease. He scored an unbeaten 98 for Dromana, helping his side reach a big total of 197.

Arthur McKenzie also contributed for Droma na. He scored 45 before being run out.

Heatherhill’s run chase got off to a disastrous start. They were struggling badly at 5/37 before the middle order steadied things.

Despite a good recovery Heatherhill ended up all out for 173, 25 short of victory. Dale Irving's 3/12 off five overs gave Heatherhill headaches.

The match was the only one completed last weekend in the Peninsula division.

DISTRICT

A CENTURY from opener Devlin Webb wasn’t enough for Hastings to get the win against Rose bud on Saturday.

Rosebud was sent in to bat first at Olympic Park, and they proved up to the task. The home side smashed 216 runs, with almost all of their batters making handy contributions.

Liam Collett top scored for Rosebud with a well-taken half century.

Hastings had a lot to do to catch up to their op ponents. Webb was the standout, smashing 109 runs from 121 balls. Unfortunately for him he ran out of partners.

Hastings' middle order collapsed. They were dismissed for scores of 6, 6, 3, 0, 2, and 3 re spectively.

Webb’s efforts were valiant but they weren’t

enough. Hastings ended up all out for 176.

At Kananook Reserve, Carrum was dismantled by Carrum Downs. Carrum was dismissed for just 62, falling 96 runs short of the win.

Crib Point and Main Ridge had their match abandoned. Seaford and Delacombe Park were able to play plenty of cricket, but the match was eventually called a draw.

SUB DISTRICT

Red Hill grab a win in rain-interrupted round Ryder signs with Panthers

TYABB snatched a narrow two-wicket win over Rye on Saturday.

Rye chose to bat first, and suffered some diffi culties at the crease. None of their batsmen were able to make big scores, and they ended up fin ishing their innings at 9/120 after a reduced 35 overs.

Tyabb proved up to the challenge thanks to opener Nick Taranto. He scored 52 runs, which proved to be a match winning effort.

Tyabb battled with some tough weather condi tions late, losing 5/11 before finally hitting the winning runs. They survived the late scare with two wickets in hand.

Balnarring joined the winner’s list on Saturday with a comprehensive victory over Tootgarook. Mt Martha also impressed with a dominant win over Pearcedale.

Skye were able to chase down a total of 132 to beat Frankston YCW, and Boneo chased down 105 to beat Ballam Park.

By Brodie Cowburn

MPNFL

DEVON Meadows has secured the signature of ex-AFL ruckman Paddy Ryder.

The MPNFL club made the huge announce ment last week. 34-year-old Ryder retired from the AFL this year after 281 games across three clubs.

Ryder started his career at Essendon before moving to Port Adelaide in the wake of the

club’s drug scandal. He played his final sea sons at St Kilda, and made a big impact.

Ryder was named in the AFL’s All-Austral ian squad in 2017. He was the ANZAC Day medalist in 2009.

In a statement on Facebook, the club said it was “thrilled” to have signed Ryder. “We welcome Paddy and his three children Liliana, Harlan, and Sage to the Panther family,” the club said.

Above: Mornington and Moorooduc's game was called a draw due to rain. Picture: Alan Dillon Below: Frankston YCW defeated Skye in their 2nd XI game. Picture: Craig Barrett

Delaney, Strikers eye title tilt

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

A CRASH course in coping with senior football this year bodes well for Peninsula Strikers’ assault on the 2023 State 2 South-East champion ship.

That’s the belief of Strikers’ defen sive midfielder Calvin Delaney.

The 20-year-old (he turns 21 on 30 November) was part of a major squad makeover overseen by his father and senior coach Donn during last preseason and early signs drew derisive commentary from many onlookers.

“Of course we heard the criticism but it was way too harsh,” Calvin De laney said.

“Anyway we were too excited about the season and we didn’t care about the negativity.

“A lot of us were playing our first year of senior football so we just had to get used to it.

“We were being judged after liter ally our first game together so it didn’t make sense for people to be so mean.

“We just trained hard and we were able to shut out that noise.

“We liked each other and we wanted to show that we could play quick foot ball and we did.”

Quick yes. And skilful and effec tive. So much so that Strikers topped the table for much of the season only faltering in the back half of a stunning campaign.

“I don’t even know why that hap pened and we didn’t really figure it out to be honest.

“I don’t think we can blame it on injuries and I didn’t notice any differ ence in the way we were playing.

“It was just five or 10 minutes where we would lose it and that really was the difference.”

It definitely wasn’t a fitness issue.

Strength and conditioning coach Kosta Drakoulakos had seen to that and right now the senior squad is working with him in preparation for next season.

“We do a two-hour team session in his gym every Saturday morning then it’s up to the individual about (gym) sessions through the week – I try and do Mondays and Wednesdays.”

New players have been brought in –Campbell Steedman, Steve Elliott and Jamie Davidson from Mornington –and have seamlessly assimilated into the playing group.

“The new players are already in volved and you can tell we like them – it’s really good team bonding.”

Delaney is confident that the speed hump Strikers struck on the promo tion trail this season won’t be repeat

ed next season.

“I’m honestly really excited about next season,” he said.

“We can only improve as last season was our first together and we’re young so we’ll only get stronger physically and we’ll read the game better.

“We’ve already talked about going to the next league (State 1) and I don’t see why we can’t.

“I would love it if we won the league and that’s what we’re hoping to achieve.

“And there’s going to be more der bies next season (with Skye United and Frankston Pines in State 2).

“I’m really looking forward to those games.

“I love the tough games – it makes it so much better when you win them.”

In other news Lawton Park will again be the venue for the annual Steve Wallace Cup and Saturday 21 January has been pencilled in for the 2023 version of the event.

Steve Wallace was a Langwarrin

life-member and former club presi dent, committeeman, coach, player and Bayside League referee.

He died on 19 July 2011 at the age of 54.

This year’s Cup was hit by COV ID-19 and forced to change to one-off 90-minute games but will revert to its traditional two-group round-robin format with the top two teams in each group advancing to the semi-finals.

“I’m hoping to kick-off later in the afternoon and run a twilight session from 3pm to around 7pm,” tourna ment organiser Tanya Wallace said.

“I’m also keen to showcase a wom en’s NPL game featuring Southern United with a junior boys NPL game between Langwarrin and Mornington as a curtain raiser.”

Long-serving Southern United coach Emma Bracken is assisting Wallace in arranging the women’s game and Bayside United has been mentioned as a possible opponent.

So far Langwarrin, Mornington,

Seaford United is expected to make a decision about competing at a later date.

Meanwhile former Seaford Unit ed, Bentleigh Greens, Langwarrin and Frankston Pines coach Kevin

“Squizzy” Taylor is the new senior assistant at recently promoted NPL3 club Beaumaris.

Taylor resigned as Pines head coach in August and joined Baxter’s coach ing group over a fortnight ago.

“I’ll still work as a mentor to the coaches at Baxter because ‘Beauy’ is Mondays and Wednesdays,” Taylor said.

For Beaumaris senior coach Dave Gibson it’s a case of fourth time lucky.

“I know ‘Gibbo’ well – that’s why I went there,” Taylor added.

“The assistant he had last year

couldn’t recommit and ‘Gibbo’ asked if I was interested so I went and spoke and everything’s sorted.

“He’d approached me three times before but the circumstances were different.”

Taylor knows some of the current Beaumaris senior squad who came through the NPL junior system and he will talk to Gibson about possible recruiting targets.

“They’re very happy with the squad they’ve got so it’ll just be a matter of whether we can improve that squad.”

One player certain to be on the ‘Beauy’ radar is talented Fijian mid fielder Thomas Dunn who joined Frankston Pines last January but Tay lor was non-committal when ques tioned about his interest in signing the 19-year-old.

“We’ll just have to wait and see but I know Tommy is keen to play at a higher level,” he said.

Peninsula Strikers, Skye United, Frankston Pines, Baxter, Somerville Eagles, Mount Martha and Rosebud have signed up for January’s tourna ment.

Confident Cal: Peninsula Strikers’ defensive midfielder Calvin Delaney. Picture: Paul Seeley