Western Port News 5 October 2022

SUPPORTERS of Fenton Hall in Merricks North will hold a spring picnic at the end of October as part of a campaign to repair it and obtain a heritage overlay.

The picnic will be held midday-2pm Sunday 30 October with attendees being invited to take their own picnic, blankets and chairs as there will be no access to the hall.

Merricks North resident Sue Cusack said there was still a lot of work needed to make the hall useable, but supporters hoped it could become a “vital social and entertainment hub for the area”.

She said it was pleasing that Morn ington Peninsula Shire Council had recognised the importance of commu nity halls and had agreed to apply for heritage status for the building.

The 1930s-built hall recently under went emergency repairs to halt and repair weather damage sustained over the past few years.

Until October 2017, the hall was used for meetings, theatre company rehearsals, men’s shed presentations, life drawing classes, playgroups, trivia nights and celebrations such as birth days, reunions and weddings.

For details about the picnic email savefentonhall@gmail.com

Picnic to reinforce hall support

Shire ‘shouts’ for money

Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire

has stepped up its lobbying efforts to squeeze more money out of the next state government.

With nearly seven weeks to go before the 26 November election, the shire is calling on residents and

“Victorians” to pressure candidates into committing money for its “most important projects”.

Since early September, the shire has been running a Shout Out campaign as part of its “advocacy” to secure promises of money from candidates in the peninsula’s three electorates: Mornington, Hastings and Nepean.

The call for residents to join forces

with the shire’s “advocacy” efforts comes just weeks after being given a “worst ever” rating in the annual satisfaction survey.

The September issue of the shire’s online newsletter Peninsula Buzz includes the following unattributed statement: “As the Victorian state election nears, we are calling on our local political candidates to pledge

funding for our most important pro jects. Join us.

“At council, we have a unique insight into the needs and priorities of our people - and a responsibility to do what we can to achieve those community priorities.” The shire says its projects list is based on “what you have told us during our many com munity consultation sessions”.

Councillors agreed to the list of priority projects at the 22 March meeting and campaign “ideas” have since been discussed by the in-house advocacy council consultative group, which includes officers, CEO John Baker, the mayor Cr Anthony Marsh, deputy mayor Cr Lisa Dixon and Crs David Gill, Antonella Celi and Steve Holland. Continued Page 7

FENTON Hall in Merricks North, left, has a strong community following and could be on the way for heritage status. Picture: Supplied

Shire hits ‘all time’ low in satisfaction

Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au

PUBLIC satisfaction with the per formance of Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is at an “all time low”, according to a mandatory yearly satis faction survey.

It rated “significantly lower” than the state average in nine out of 28 service areas as well as in customer service, value for money and overall performance, according to J W S Research which surveyed Victorian municipalities for the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions.

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

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

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

The poor result follows reports of rifts between councillors elected in No vember 2020. Eight of the 11 elected councillors had not previously been councillors and one of the three reelected councillors has since resigned.

Among the problems faced by the new council were factions (including the at the time mayor sometimes only emailing five “supportive” council lors) and complaints laid with the Local Government Inspectorate by councillors and community groups.

At least three of the first time coun cillors have political aspirations, with one missing Liberal Party preselec tion, one failing to be elected as an in dependent at the May federal election and another now standing for Labor in the November state election.

The mayor Cr Anthony Marsh said last week that it had been “disappoint ing” to see the drop in public satisfac tion of the shire’s performance.

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

Marsh said an extra $3.5 million had been allocated to “mitigate the dam age caused by the 2021 storm events and a $10 million COVID recovery budget to support the community”.

Extra staff had also been deployed to fix potholes.

However, Marsh said “it’s clear we need to do better”.

“Ultimately, council needs to take responsibility for these results as the buck stops with us. I am confident

that together with the [recently reappointed] CEO [John Baker], we can address these concerns and improve our service to the community.”

Cr Susan Bissinger said she had pushed for the survey results to be published promptly so “we could start to address the serious issues raised … and hopefully not just sweep the results under the carpet”.

“Quite honestly, the results aligned with the feedback I receive from my community, but to see it was shirewide and in print was a little shock ing,” she said.

“I am here to represent my ward, and the feedback I am consistently receiving from them is that at council level there is too much emphasis on global issues and not enough on local issues.”

Bissinger said the council needed to “evaluate where it is going wrong, find out exactly what the community wants and try and align more to the community we serve”.

“Council officers and councillors then have to look at the hard facts, including extensive feedback from our residents, and make changes accord ingly,” she said.

“My biggest concern is the direction of council [rating] 41/100 as, accord ing to the survey results, the council has missed the mark with their own community.”

Police help driver out after ute rolls

POLICE are seeking witnesses to an accident on Browns Road, Main Ridge on Sunday night (2 October) where two police officers from Rose bud dragged the driver from his utility which was leaking fuel.

The acting sergeant and senior constable were first to arrive at the scene to find the vehicle on its side about 11pm and were able to tear open the vehicles smashed windscreen to rescue the man.

The 23-year-old man from Of ficer, who police have been told was on a buck’s weekend, was given a preliminary breath test and returned a positive result.

He was taken to hospital with serious injuries and is expected to be charged on summons with drink driving, reck less conduct endangering life, careless

driving and failing to wear a seatbelt.

Anyone who witnessed the crash, or with dashcam footage is urged to con tact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Wanted man

POLICE are appealing for public as sistance to help locate Robert Hoy.

The 37-year-old is wanted on warrants for possession of drugs, assaulting an emergency worker and trafficking offences.

It is believed he may be frequenting the Frankston area.

Anyone who sights Hoy or has infor mation about his whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Charges follow stand-off on Main St

TWO men have been charged follow ing a stand-off with police in Main Street, Mornington on Wednesday morning.

A 25-year-old man has been charged with aggravated burglary, home inva sion, intentionally cause injury, false imprisonment, make threats to kill and intentionally cause injury. He ap peared before Melbourne Magistrates Court on Thursday.

A 42-year-old man from Morn ington has been charged with false imprisonment and intentionally cause injury. He appeared at Frankston Mag istrates’ Court on Thursday.

A woman, 54, arrested on Wednes day evening was interviewed by police and released pending further inquiries.

Dramatic scenes unfolded at the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing units at 335 Main Street, right, when the men allegedly bar

ricaded themselves inside as police attempted to arrest them.

As part of an ongoing investigation into a home invasion and serious as sault, detectives from the Mornington Criminal Investigations Unit arrived around10am but called in the police critical response team and special operations group when the men alleg edly refused to come out.

The five-hour ordeal only ended when one of the men emerged from the units at 2.45pm and both were ar rested without incident.

It is not the first time police have po lice have been called to the department property in recent years, including an incident there just three weeks ago.

The front yard of the property is regularly strewn with rubbish and abandoned trolleys and there have been calls for the premises to be cleaned up.

Last year the MP for Morning ton David Morris said some of his constituents believed the property was “an insult to the community” because of its deteriorating state.

He said he was not reflecting on the residents of the property but called for the housing minister to take the neces sary action.

“I am sure [the building] could do with some work inside, but at this stage I am mainly concerned about the outside; I have had no representations on the interior—to make sure that the necessary repairs are done, that fences and so on are fixed up and that a proper maintenance plan is put in place to prevent the ongoing recur rence of this long-running problem,” Morris said.

He said the property had been an eyesore and “an ongoing problem for this site for a very, very long time”.

Police win 60-nil in Grand Final campaign

THIRTY-THREE speeding drivers were among the 60-plus motorists charged on the Mornington Penin sula over the four-day Grand Final weekend.

Highway patrol officers and uniformed police participated in Operation Scoreboard, as thousands of holiday makers and day trippers flocked to the peninsula for the break.

Also nabbed were seven drivers who exceeded the blood alcohol limit, six disqualified drivers, two unlicensed drivers, three people for not obeying signs/signals, one drugaffected driver and seven people with

unregistered vehicles.

Senior Sergeant Phil Huffey from Somerville Highway Patrol said the number of people caught breaking road rules was disappointing.

“It is certainly concerning in the lead-up to Christmas holidays that some continue to do the wrong thing on the roads,” he said.

“But it’s also a reminder that police will be out in force everywhere on the peninsula.”

Senior Sergeant Huffey said the long weekend was historically high risk in terms of road trauma, and drivers could not afford to become

complacent.

“Police will be on the roads, and if you are going to partake in alcohol, you must organise alternative trans port, whether that be a non-drinking mate or an Uber, just don’t drink and drive,” he said.

Across the state, more than 7000 offences were detected by Victoria Police during Operation Scoreboard.

The road policing operation saw police targeting high-risk driving behaviour, with a particular focus on speeding, impaired driving, and distraction.

Costly outcome for not cleaning up dog poo

IT’S an unfortunate global phenome non and a dog act, and it’s happening on the Mornington Peninsula to the detriment of the environment.

A small percentage of dog owners, or dog poo bag tossers, continue to ei ther not pick up their pooches’ poo, or leave full poop bags on the ground, in trees, or on the beach – often within metres of a rubbish bin.

Lazy dog owners who refuse to dispose of their dog’s waste respon sibly are being warned that fines will almost double from $100 to $185 on 5 October when the new community amenity local law comes into force.

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s local laws state that an owner can be fined for not picking up the dog litter and/or disposing of it correctly, and an owner can be fined for not carrying or producing a device capable of collecting dog litter.

Officers will also be out in force on beaches and park patrols, and animal owners will be expected to produce a bag to show they are capable of pick ing up their dog’s litter if required.

Probus moves

RED Hill Probus Club is back on the move following lockdowns and isola tion times and this month members will be visiting Bendigo and Lord Howe Island.

Since reopening they have also been to HMAS Cerberus at Crib Point and the Sorrento Museum and Heritage Garden.

Western Port Biosphere CEO Mel Barker will speak at the club’s 25 October meeting in the Main Ridge Hall. The meeting is open to all. Details: phone Margaret Bell on 0421 216 953.

Hastings scones

THE next Scones on Hastings will be held 10am-11.30am on 7 October at the Hastings Bowls Club in Marine Parade. The cost is $2 for scones and tea and coffee. All welcome.

Money raised through the scones mornings go towards term book awards for students in Wallaroo and Hastings primary schools.

State service

A STATE memorial service for former world champion boxer Johnny Famechon will be held on 11 October.

Famechon, 77, died on 4 August and had called Frankston home for five decades.

The memorial service will be held at Festival Hall, West Melbourrne where Famechon had his first professional fight and boxed more than 50 times.

The service for Famechon at Festi val Hall will take place on 11 Octo ber. Doors open to the public at 5pm, and the event will be livestreamed from 6pm. To access the livestream visit vic.gov.au/john-famechon.

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Greens want ‘balance of power’

GREENS MPs holding the balance of power in the Victorian parliament “could be a successful way of going forward on climate”, according to Mat Morgan, the party’s Upper House candidate for Eastern Victoria, which includes the Mornington Peninsula.

“If we can’t get climate change right, then there’s no point,” Morgan said. “If successful in getting into par liament, I will look out for Morning ton Peninsula residents on my watch.”

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Gleixner). Labor’s Chris Brayne (Nepean) is the peninsula’s only sit ting MP contesting the Saturday 26 November state election.

“More public and affordable hous ing, a cap on rentals, action against soaring electricity and cost of living prices, and protecting wildlife and the green wedge are top of the agenda down here,” said Morgan, who lives in Foster.

“The Eastern Victoria region is huge, but I have come over here to lend my support and assure locals I am well aware of the battles they have fought and won over the years to save Point Nepean, stop AGL gas and save Western Port from the Port of Hast ings expansion.”

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Majestic comparison

A FACEBOOK post about the Queen by the Liberal Party’s candidate for Hastings Briony Hutton was changed within the hour.

The first post read: “Queen Eliza beth II perhaps the most famous, and famously inscrutable, woman in the world.

“Even before she became Queen at the impossibly yound age of 25, Elizabeth set the tone for her reign by declaring, in effect, that the job was bigger than the person.

“And so is my job as your candidate for Hastings. I am and will continue to be devoted to your service.”

Within a short time Hutton’s message was changed to: “Queen Elizabeth II, dedicated to duty, quick of wit and big of heart.

“Even before she became Queen at 25, Elizabeth set the tone for her reign by declaraing that she would dedicate her life to serving her people.

“What a legacy to have left us as a towering example of public service.” This second version was “liked” by Liberal Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie among others.

Shire lobbies for project cash

Continued from Page 1

Projects for which the shire wants promises of money:

affordable housing; safer roads; a Hastings to Mornington bus ser vice; a rail line beyond Frankston; protection from coastal erosion – including our piers and jetties; a recycled water supply; a new hos pital and medical research centre for Rosebud; a new performing arts centre; improved mobile cov erage; completing the Peninsula Trail; and, changing its status to peri-regional.

The “pledge tracker” on the

website lists promises made by candidates.

“We know these projects will deliver real benefits and improve the quality of life for everyone on the peninsula,” the shire stated in a 2 September news release.

"We encourage all residents, community groups and businesses to add their voices to ours to ensure our message gets through,” the mayor Cr Anthony Marsh said.

“We demand commitments and funding from all political candi dates for our most important issues and projects.

"So, to ensure our message is heard loud and clear - we invite you to join us in shouting out for the peninsula. Shout out from your rooftops, neighbourhoods and from all over this great region. Let the Mornington, Nepean and Hastings state election candidates know what we want for the peninsula.”

The shire urges residents to call candidates; write a letter or ask to meet with a local MP or political candidate; join a community ac tion group; or start a petition.

It’s website provides candidates’ names and email addresses.

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Political paddle: Deputy mayor Cr Lisa Dixon and colleagues Debra Mar, Sarah Race and the mayor Anthony Marsh standing in the shallows at Mount Martha Beach North to illustrate “where there once was a beach”. The accompanying news release stated: “Our peninsula community demands better funding for our coasts. The Victorian community which visits the peninsula each year deserves better.” Picture: Supplied

Start of inquiry into online gambling harm

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AN inquiry into the impacts of online gambling has been launched.

Dunkley MP Peta Murphy chairs the House of Representatives’ stand ing committee on social policy and legal affairs. The committee is seek ing submissions on online gambling and the impacts it can have on prob lem gamblers.

Murphy says that the committee’s inquiry will “be a fresh look at online gambling and whether current laws, regulations, consumer protections and education and support programs are enough to reduce harm to gamblers.”

“The committee is concerned about the increasing reach of online gambling platforms into Australians’ lives, the exposure of children and young people to gambling advertis ing and how this may contribute to increases in problem gambling in the future,” Ms Murphy said.

The Department of Social Services reports that online gambling is the fastest growing method of gambling in Australia. A survey conducted this year estimated that one in ten Austral ians had gambled online in the last

six months.

The inquiry will probe the existing consumer protections, programs to address online problem gambling, the effectiveness of current counsel ling and support services, current regulatory and licensing regimes, the definition of “gambling service” in the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, emerging technologies, illegal online gambling services, and advertising restrictions.

Submissions to the online gam bling inquiry can be made until 11 November.

Offline, pokies losses continue to plague Frankston. Frankston gamblers lost a little more than $52 million on electronic gaming machines in the 2021/2022 financial year, Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission figures reveal.

Venues with pokies had three months of trading interrupted by COVID-19 restrictions last year, meaning Frankston gamblers are likely to lose even more money on the machines this financial year.

For more information on the inquiry visit aph.gov.au/onlinegam bling.

Archibald’s $10m ‘flow’ for business

THE return of the Archibald Prize tour to the Mornington Peninsula next spring is expected to bring around 50,000 visitors to the region and inject $10 million into the local economy.

The prestigious and popular exhibition will be hosted by the Mornington Penin sula Regional Gallery (MPRG) in 2023 for seven weeks from 15 September to 5 November.

Gallery director Danny Lacy said it was a coup for the gallery and for the region, with past experience showing there will be a flow-on impact for other businesses.

“The Archibald is hugely popular, and people come from all over the state, and other parts of the country,” he said.

“We are so excited about being selected for this, everybody likes the Archibald, whether they are art enthusi asts or not.”

Lacy said when the Archibald Prize tour came to the peninsula 10 years ago “it was a very different world”.

“This time, in order to manage num bers and ensure everyone has a great viewing experience, there will be a booking system,” he said.

MPRG is the largest public gallery in Melbourne’s south east and Lacy said it was the perfect fit for the Archibald tour, with museum standard lighting, tempera ture control and staffing capacity.

The Archibald entries are Judged by trustees of the Art Gallery of NSW, with the prize awarded to the best portrait painting. Since 1921, it has highlighted figures from all walks of life, from famous faces to local heroes.

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THE Archibald is coming. Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery’s Danny Lacy, left, with Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Anthony Marsh. Picture: Yanni

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Experience world-class entertainment close to home

What do Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, the B# Big Band and Ron Lees have in common? They will all be performing in Frankston in the coming months.

Make Frankston Arts Centre your next destination to see incredible artists close to home and save money on fuel and tickets. With big names and theatre productions touring to Frankston, there is no need to travel into the city.

Presenting the best touring productions by leading national performance companies and artists, the FAC has been inspiring creative experiences right on your doorstep for 27 years.

Still to come in 2022, there is something for everyone with live music, comedy, dance and physical theatre underlining a stunning season of entertainment.

Take a trip down memory lane with Classic Big Band Swing with the B# Big Band on Friday 14 October. Get a taste of the 30s, 40s and 50s swing era at 10.30am and 1.30pm with this uplifting concert featuring one of Australia’s favourite croonersMatthew Little - and tunes made

famous by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin and more. Adored by all generations of music lovers, The Traveling Wilburys was a supergroup. Now some of Australia’s favourite musicians come together to re-imagine their greatest hits and favourite songs with The Traveling Wilburys Sessions on Saturday 15 October.

Fans of the blues will not want to miss Kings of The Blues, featuring three of Australia’s greatest guitar players paying homage to the music of BB King, Albert King and Freddie King on Monday 31 October.

Legendary Australian tenor, Ron Lees from the 1960s TV variety program Sunnyside Up, will perform the songs that made Mario Lanza the idol of millions in The American Caruso

Long before The Three Tenors made opera popular, Lanza thrilled opera fans and acquired matinee idol status after being discovered by Hollywood. Hear Ron Lees pay tribute with Be My Love, Because You're Mine, I'll Walk With God, Ave Maria and many more on Wednesday 2 November.

Acclaimed Melbourne jazz vocalist, Tamara Kuldin, will take audiences on a journey through

‘sweetheart of the silver screen’ Doris Day’s most iconic hits in the Daytime Music + Theatre concert of Dear Doris on Friday 4 November. Backed by a stunning 8-piece band, Tamara will pay homage to Doris and her music, weaving through her most treasured and iconic songs. One of the most popular Daytime Music + Theatre performances of the year is the Christmas concert – so get in

early to book seats for this year’s shows on Friday 9 December at 10.30am and 1.30pm. Led by compere, Chris McKenna, The Spirit of Christmas features the talents of star Opera Australia baritone and Frankston resident Roger Lemke, along with the award winning Michelle Fitzmaurice and popular tenor Roy Best.

Closing out the FAC 2022 Season, the Melbourne Symphony

Orchestra return to Frankston Arts Centre for the first time in three years to perform Handel’s Messiah on Thursday 15 December.

From the classics to contemporary performances, you can see it all close to home at Frankston Arts Centre.

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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.

Take advantage of the free hearing test offered by Nepean Hearing to ensure your hearing is at its optimum.

For hearing screenings our main office is located at 30 Foot Street, Frankston, phone: 9783 7520

We are also located at: 171 Camms Road, Cranbourne, phone: 5966 1117, and Hastings Community Health 185 High Street Hastings, phone: 97837520.

Pictured: Audiologists: Tony Wilms and Sandra Priolo.

Beltone Custom Hearing Aids are tailor made to fit your ear anatomy and hearing loss.

As small as a blueberry, you can hardly see them, but can hear everything. They are discreet, have natural wind noise reduction, are easy to insert and remove, and are ideal for active people.

The innovative wireless technology allows you to stream sound directly from your device to your custom hearing aids.

Call today for a FREE hearing test

Retired, semi-retired or over 50, your physical and mental wellbeing has never been more important than now.

Regular activity is strongly recommended to stay healthy.

Which regular activity will help me with illnesses such as diabetes, blood pressure, balance/ co-ordination, joint pain, neck pain, depression, anxiety, loneliness, dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s?

The answer is Table Tennis So, what are the proven benefits of table tennis?

Weight loss.

• Improved balance.

• Improved hand / eye co-ordination.

• Improved reflexes.

• Gentle on joint injuries.

• Improved cognitive awareness.

• Whole body exercise.

The affordable Keenagers program run at Mornington and Frankston Table Tennis Association (MFTTA) is open 9.30 to 11.30 am every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday which allows flexibility of when you want to join in and in a friendly, safe environment.

The Keenagers program is open to any ability, with social and competition play available. Beginners are most welcome. You can turn up on your own or with a group of friends.

Keenagers program is run with Vic Gov and Shire Covid safe procedures and provides all equipment bats / balls with a small fee of $6 per visit and annual registration fee which includes insurance. Seniors Week “Come and Try” Special Interested?

We are located at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre 350 Dunns Road, Mornington Please contact us on: Email - mftta@outlook.com Phone- 0498 003 788 to register your interest.

Leaders in specialist footware

Bayside Shoes has focused on comfort and fit within the design of shoes that complement both your lifestyle and foot structure.

Propet have been leaders in designing specialist shoes specific to problem foot conditions such as painful bunions and hammer toes with their Olivia and MF020 offering controlled stretch, breathable neoprene uppers to take pressure off your feet. Their new range of TravelFit, TourKnit, Viator Strap and Washable Walkers offer a significant evolution in comfortable walking and ease of putting footwear on. These all have a removable innersole that enable you to install your custom orthotics where required.

Bayside Shoes has been operating since 1987 and endeavours to create a high customer satisfaction by finding shoe solutions that meet your needs and budget. Whether for work, casual or that special occasion they offer a large range of footwear choice as well as the largest range of work & formal large size shoes for women (11/42 –15/46) and men (11 / 45 to 17/51) on the Mornington Peninsula.

Bayside Shoes is located at 103 Railway Parade, Seaford on the corner of Clovelly Parade and has both free and disability parking near its entrance with wheel chair ramp access to the store. Business hours are 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 3.30pm on Saturdays.

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SHOE STORE ON THE PENINSULA

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Helping to maintain

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

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

Owner Ray Percival says it’s part of providing a wider service to the community.

“We now have lift chairs, which are ideal for when people have had operations like hip replacements. They might need a lift chair temporarily after surgery, or they might need one full time in their home,” says Ray.

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

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

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

With a commitment to providing a high level of customer service, Westernport Mobility also offer home demonstrations of products. Head to their new website and purchase your needs through the online shop or visit them in store.

Lisa Roberts

Karen Taylor

RESIDENTIAL OASIS OF EPIC FAMILY PROPORTIONS

CURATED to nurture a growing family within a manicured landscape full of wonderful lifestyle components, this splendid property cascades across multiple levels with a suite of living spaces designed to allure and unite. With a grand sense of space and architectural intrigue, the home is oriented to maximise the sought-after northerly aspect with walls of windows and vaulted ceilings filling the interior with natural light and warmth. With sleek blacks and crisp whites, complemented by flourishes of external greenery, the excellent kitchen provides plenty of style and space

and comes complete with a range of quality appliances. Adjoining the kitchen is a large dining area and family room that opens out to a quaint timber deck with a lovely outlook of the garden. Echoing the family room layout, a second living zone opens to a larger alfresco deck with the same vivid garden ambiance, whilst an amazing third lounge is perfect for formal occasions with an immaculate brick hearth and open fireplace. Enhanced by the leafy outlook enjoyed from so many spots around the home, the main bedroom features built-in robes, and an ensuite with spa also boasts

a double shower with rainfall head. To the east wing are four more bedrooms that share the lovely main bathroom with floor to ceiling tiles and a spa-bath. There is a delightfully organic flow to the property as you meander through the 2841 square metre block which continues to impress with a host of entertainment considerations such as the amazing multi-use tennis court and a stone fire pit area. To the front of the home and an extensive paved area provides off-street parking for multiple vehicles, in addition to the separate double garage.n

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The Guide

FRIDAY

FRANKLY

ABC TV, 8.30pm

Broadcaster and journalist Fran Kelly (pictured) has swapped early-morning breakfast radio for this primetime Friday evening gig in front of a live audience, with a house rock band to boot. There’s an absence of female Aussie chat-show hosts and Frankly promises to capitalise on the veteran interviewer’s vast experience chewing the fat with well-known, interesting and notable people. After 17 years of radio broadcasting, this new venture allows Kelly to spread her wings.

SUNDAY

AUSTRALIA’S GOT TALENT

SEVEN, 7pm

SATURDAY

WONDER WOMAN 1984

NINE, 7.30pm

Break out the shoulder pads and bum bags, because Patty Jenkin’s 2020 sequel is bringing back the ’80s with a bang. Last seen on the European battlefields of WWI, 40-odd years have passed and Diana Prince (Gal Gadot, pictured) is now working, living and continuing to save lives in Washington D.C. However, she soon comes across an ancient wish-granting stone that threatens the world. The real standout here is Kristen Wiig as shy museum worker Barbara Ann Minerva.

After a two-year hiatus thanks to the pesky worldwide medical emergency that rhymes with “bovid”, this fun-filled talent show is returning with its long-awaited ninth season. The most exciting part is the arrival of fresh talent on the judging panel. Along with returning judge Shane Jacobson and host RickiLee Coulter, veteran critics David Walliams and Alesha Dixon have been exported from the British series. Homegrown radio and soapie star Kate Ritchie fills out the impressive new panel. With $100,000 and the performers’ pride on the line, expect the unexpected.

MONDAY MIRROR MIRROR

TEN, 7.30pm

After exploring the confronting, unregulated world of cosmetic surgery and society’s obsession with looking perfect, unflappable Todd Sampson (pictured) turns his penetrating gaze to the pitfalls of the internet. In this new investigation airing over two nights, Sampson examines how the internet is altering the way we think, how our brains are wired, and how we live our lives, with a particular focus on the ways this information highway is potentially derailing children. From influencer culture to conspiracy theories, Sampson delivers a compelling investigation which plays out something like a horror story.

6.30

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

has gone

7.30 The Real Love Boat Australia. (PGal) Hosted by Darren McMullen. 8.30 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 9.30 Undressed. (Premiere, PGa) A group of Australians explore what drives their clothing choices and are challenged to make new selections. 10.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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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. 11.30 Friends. 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.

Generation.

Ricki-Lee Coulter hosts Australia’s Got Talent.

6.00 News

9.00 ABC

10.00 Q+A. (R) 11.05

Escapes. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

Savage River. (Mals, R)

Death In Paradise. (Ma, R)

Gardening Australia. (R)

Think Tank. (R)

Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

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

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

7.30 Gardening Australia. Tino Carnevale visits a tomato sale.

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

9.00 Doc Martin. (PG, R) After Martin rushes a sick Buddy to the vet, he discovers Angela is too sick to operate.

9.50 Annika. (Mav, R) A detective inspector returns to Glasgow.

10.40 ABC Late News. Detailed coverage of the day’s events.

10.55 Summer Love. (Mdl, R)

11.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Peer To Peer. (PG)

10.10 Employable Me (UK) (Ma) 11.20

World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize. (R) 2.10 Fight The Power: The History Of Protests. (Mav, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Animal Einsteins. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Good With Wood. (PG) Hosted by Mel Giedroyc.

8.30 Secrets Of The Lost Liners: Queen Elizabeth. (PG)

A look at the Queen Elizabeth

9.25 World’s Greatest Hotels: Atlantis, Dubai. (R) A look at the Atlantis The Palm, Dubai.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Das Boot. (MA15+a, R)

11.40 Red Election. (MA15+v, R) 3.20

Addicted Australia. (Madl, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R)

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

SEVEN

6.00 Sunrise. News, sport and weather. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 1. Practice, support races and qualifying. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Contest ants race to answer quiz questions correctly to avoid being caught by The Chaser. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs helps put together some superhero shirt packs for kids.

8.30 MOVIE: Ford V Ferrari. (2019, Ml, R)

During the ’60s, American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference and the laws of physics to build a revolutionary race car for Ford so they can defeat rivals Ferrari. Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal. 11.40 MOVIE: The Gumball Rally. (1976, Man, R) A motley group takes part in a car race. Norman Burton, Michael Sarrazin. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

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6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Cruise Away. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Sons And Daughters. 3.00 Modern Business Australia. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 RSPCA 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.

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Aussie Lobster Men. 2.00 Pawn Stars. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30

NINE

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG)

11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R)

1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Lion Cubs. (Return, PG) Lioness Maya gives birth.

8.30 MOVIE: Zookeeper. (2011, PGls, R)

A group of zoo animals decides to break their code of silence in order to help their keeper find love.

Kevin James, Rosario Dawson.

10.30 MOVIE: Liar Liar. (1997, Ms, R) Jim Carrey.

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

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

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6am Morning Programs. 12.55pm The Young And The Restless. 1.50 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Man Who Haunted Himself. (1970, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Antiques Downunder. 8.00 Antiques Roadshow Detectives. 8.40 MOVIE: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly. (1966, MA15+) 12.20am Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Revolution. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 MOVIE: Cats. (2019) 7.40 MOVIE: The Witches. (2020, M) 9.40 MOVIE: The Huntsman: Winter’s War. (2016, M) 11.55 The Emily Atack Show. 12.40am Stunt Science. 1.40 Revolution. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 TV Shop. 5.00 Pokémon Ultimate Journeys. 5.30 Late Programs.

TEN

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. (Ma) 1.00 The Living Room. (R)

2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Ultimate Classroom. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30

Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 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 Living Room. Chris and Miguel indulge in tree-top walking.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 Just For Laughs. (Ml, R) Stand-up comedy performances from Steph Tisdell, Tom Ballard and Two Hearts.

10.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+ls, R) Hosted by Nikki Osborne.

10.30 Melbourne Cup Carnival Preview Show. From Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne.

11.00 The Project. (R)

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. 10.30 Nancy Drew. 11.30 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

From

Monkeys. (1995, Malv, R) Bruce Willis.

Drones: The Next Air Disaster? (Mlv, R)

NHK World English News Morning.

France 24 Feature. 5.30

Philippines The World Tonight.

NBC Today. News and current affairs. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. The latest news, sport and weather. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Practice and support races. 4.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

7.30 MOVIE: Men In Black. (1997, Mlv, R) Special agents police aliens on Earth. Tommy Lee Jones.

9.30 MOVIE: X-Men: The Last Stand. (2006, Mv, R) A “cure” is discovered for mutations. Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry. 11.40 Motorway Patrol. (PG, R) 12.10 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout. Replay.

1.40 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGan, R)

Country.

6.00 Nine News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Wonder Woman 1984. (2020, Mv) Diana must contend with two new enemies, a troubled work colleague and a greedy businessman. Gal Gadot, Chris Pine. 10.30 MOVIE: The Incredible Hulk. (2008, Mv, R) A scientist transforms into a giant monster. Edward Norton, Liv Tyler.

12.30 First Responders. (Malm) Police pursue a vehicle for reckless driving.

1.30 Rivals. (PGl, R)

2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

12.30am The

Country.

6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 17. Singapore Grand Prix. Replay. 9.00 Reel Action. 9.30 iFish. 10.00 MacGyver. Noon Elementary. 1.00 Blue Bloods. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 To Be Advised. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Blue Bloods. 10.20 Evil. 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

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6.00 Luxury Escapes. (Final) Cameron Daddo heads to the outback. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGlm, R) The lifeguards are in need of saving.

7.00 The Dog House. (PG, R) Dogs are matched with companions. 8.00 Ambulance. (Mlm) Lancashire ambulance crews attend to patients whose health problems are related to the lockdown.

10.30 To Be Advised.

12.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Torres and Knight travel to Hawai’i.

1.30 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. 11.00 The Amazing Race Australia. 2pm To Be Advised. 4.40 Friends. 6.10 The Big Bang Theory. 10.15 Friends. 12.15am Home Shopping. 1.45 Mom. 2.45 The Neighborhood. 3.35 Nancy Drew. 4.30 Home Shopping.

6am

The Doctors.

Fishing.

Love Boat.

Healthy Homes Aust.

ST: Next Gen. 2.00 MacGyver. 4.00 Scorpion. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 I Fish. 6.00 Scorpion. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 1. Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory. 10.10 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. Australia v South Africa. 1am Late Programs.

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. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline.

1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Question Everything. (R) 3.00 Miriam Margolyes: Australia Unmasked. (PG, R) 4.05 Rick Stein’s Secret France. (PG, R) 5.05 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.35 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Frankly. (R) Presented by Fran Kelly.

7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.40 Spicks And Specks. (PG) Hosted by Adam Hills.

8.30 Savage River. (Final, Mlv) As the investigation continues, Miki makes a discovery that could finally identify the real killer.

9.30 Silent Witness. (Ma) Nikki, Jack and Adam investigate the murder of a surgeon in a hospital.

10.25 The Newsreader. (Mal, R)

The newsroom is plunged into drama.

11.20 Shetland. (Malv, R)

1.20 The Heights. (PG, R)

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

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Ageless Gardens. (PG) 10.00 Earth’s Sacred Wonders. (PG) 11.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PG) 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 France 24 English News Morning Second Edition. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Countdown To Qatar 2022. 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R) 3.40 Scanning The Nile. (PGa, R) 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Curse Of The Ancients: BC. (PG) Part 1 of 5.

8.30 Roman Megastructures: Lyon. (PGv, R) Part 1 of 3. Explores the wonders of ancient Roman engineering by looking at Lyon in France.

11.30 The Surrogates. (Mas, R)

2.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R)

3.25 Apex Gang: Behind The Headlines. (Mal, R)

4.25 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PGa, R)

4.55 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R)

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

6.00 Weekend Sunrise. The latest news, sport and weather.

7.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Support Races and Warm Up. 10.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Race 30. From Mount Panorama, Bathurst, NSW.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Australia’s Got Talent. (Return, PGa) Hosted by Ricki-Lee. 8.50 7NEWS Spotlight: The Property Special. Takes a look at an investigation. 9.50 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Gina Rossato. (Mav, R) A look at the murder of Gina Rossato. 10.55 Born To Kill? Donald Neilson “The Black Panther”. (MA15+av) A look at the case of Donald Neilson. 12.00 MOVIE: Secrets In The Woods. (2020, MA15+av) Brittany Underwood. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Morning Programs.

1pm DVine Living. 1.30 Modern Business Australia. 2.15 Equestrian. FEI World C’ships. Individual Jumping. H’lights. 3.30 South Aussie With Cosi. 4.00 My Greek Odyssey. 5.00 To Be Advised. 6.00 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 Steam Train Journeys. 9.30 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. 10.30 Extreme Railways. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Fishing Australia. (R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 11.00 Women’s Footy. (PG) 12.00 Fishing Australia. (Return) 12.30 Tennis. Laver Cup. H’lights. 1.30 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures. (PGl, R) 2.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 4.00 Bondi Vet. (Return, PGm) 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Postcards. (PG)

6.00 Nine News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.00 The First 48: Mr New Orleans/No Shelter. (MA15+av) Takes a look at two murders.

11.00 Killer Couples: John Hawkins And Gene Hanson. (Ma) 11.50 First Responders. (Malm) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

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6am Morning Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Joel Osteen. 8.00 Living Room. (R) 9.00 Ultimate Classroom. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 12.30 The Amazing Race Australia. (PGl, R) 1.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 2.00 Pooches At Play. (R) 2.30 Luxury Escapes. (R) 3.00 Cook It With Luke. 3.30 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.30 Taste Of Aust. (Final) 5.00 News.

6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia. (Final, PGl) In the finale, the team’s race to be first to meet Beau Ryan at the Pit Stop and claim the biggest prize in show’s history.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) When a US Navy seaman is involved in a murder, the NCIS team is called to work the case on their day off. Lucy is surprised to find out Whistler turned down a promotion in Washington, DC, to stay in Hawai’i.

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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MOVIE: Psycho In-Law. (2017, Mv, R)

Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (Mav, R)

The Chase.

Seven News At 4.

The Chase Australia.

(PGav)

Australia’s Got Talent.

Hosted by

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American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines. (2003, M) 10.45 Late Programs.

The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Garden Gurus. 11.00 Getaway. 11.30

Beyond Today.

MOVIE: The Man Who Loved Redheads. (1955) 1.25pm MOVIE: Ice Cold In Alex. (1958, PG) 4.05 MOVIE: The Bridge At Remagen. (1969, PG) 6.30 The Bizarre Pet Vets. 7.30 Mega Zoo. 8.30 To Be Advised. 11.00 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Rivals. 2.00 Rich Kids Go Skint. (Premiere) 3.00 Full Bloom. 4.00 Dance Moms. 5.00 MOVIE: Galaxy Quest. (1999, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Stargate. (1994, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Stargate: The Ark Of Truth.

6am The Big Bang Theory. 7.30 Friends. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 9.30 Friends. Noon The Middle. 2.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 2. Tasmania JackJumpers v Brisbane Bullets. 4.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 2. Melbourne United v Sydney Kings. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 The Neighborhood. 10.00 Friends. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 MOVIE: My Sister’s Keeper. (2009, M) 3.30 Big Bang. 4.30 Shopping.

Today.

Today Extra.

Block.

Getaway.

Pointless.

Tipping Point.

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6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 10.00 Reel Action. 11.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 11.30 Destination Dessert. Noon Scorpion. 2.00 What’s Up Down Under. 2.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 1. Western Sydney Wanderers v Perth Glory. 5.30 Reel Action. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 48 Hours. 11.15 Late Programs.

The Talk.

Judge Judy.

The Bold And The Beautiful.

10 News First: Breakfast.

Studio

(PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Amazing Race Australia. (PGl,

2.30 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG,

3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG,

4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

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

7.30 Mirror Mirror: Love. (Ma) Part 1 of 2.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (Final, Mls) Hosted by Nath Valvo. 10.10 Tom Ballard: Enough. (Mdls) Stand-up performance by Tom Ballard. 11.25 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 Friends. 8.30

The Big Bang Theory. 10.00 The Middle. Noon The Neighborhood. 1.00 Friends. 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 Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden. 3.30 The King Of Queens. 4.30 Home Shopping.

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6am Home Shopping. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Reel Action. 9.30 iFish. 10.00 Tough Tested. 11.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS: New Orleans. 1.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Blue Bloods. 11.15 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 18. Japanese Grand Prix. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 L.A.’s Finest. 3.10 ST: Next Gen. 4.05 MacGyver.

Sharp’s

Tuesday, October

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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 The Human Revolution. (Final, PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Capture. (MA15+lv, R) 2.00

All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.00 Think Tank. (R)

5.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

SBS (3)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PG) 10.00 Beautiful. (PGa, R) 10.20

Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PG) 11.20 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Easter Island: The Truth Revealed. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 4.10 Animal Einsteins. (PGs, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

SBS World News.

7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Farne Islands To Berwick-Upon-Tweed. (PG)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline. International current affairs program.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 The Point. (R)

11.00 Wisting. (MA15+a)

11.50 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+av, R) 3.30 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 4.30 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 Deadly Connection. (2017, Mav, R) 2.00 Autopsy USA: Bruce Lee. (Madv, 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. (PGav) 7.30 This Is Your Life: Ray Meagher. (PGav) Ray Meagher’s life is celebrated. 9.10 The Good Doctor. (Return, MA15+amv) Shaun and Lea’s wedding reception is interrupted by a violent attack at the hospital.

10.10 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. (PGa) Presented by Cherry Healey.

11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Chicago Fire. (Ma) 12.40 Australia’s Cheapest Weddings. (PG) 1.35 Harry’s Practice. (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 To Be Advised. 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 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 Judge John Deed. 10.30 Air Crash Investigation. 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm, 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 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam. 8.40 Travel Guides. (PGls, R) Australians become travel critics, taking off on a Greek Island-hopping holiday, starting in Athens.

9.40 Botched. (Malmn, R) Paul helps a boxer with a crushed nose. Terry tries to fix a young woman’s problems with her breasts.

10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 Skin A&E. (Premiere, Mm)

12.00 See No Evil: Night Shift. (MA15+v) 1.00 Rivals. (PGl, 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. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Lady Killers. (1955, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Inside Phuket Airport. 1.00 Sewer Men. 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 MOVIE: Funny Farm. (1988, PG) 9.35 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Animal House. (1978, M) 11.50 Young Sheldon. 12.15am Smash. 1.15 Camp Getaway. 2.10 Sewer Men. 3.00 Late Programs.

TEN (10)

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 To Be Advised. 2.15 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. 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 Mirror Mirror: Hate. (Mlmns) Part 2 of 2.

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

9.45 NCIS. (Ma, R) The team investigates after a financial advisor is found shot at a naval station.

11.30 The Project. (R)

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

10 PEACH (11)

6am The Late Show

With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Seinfeld. 8.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 2. Tasmania JackJumpers v Brisbane Bullets. 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 Late Programs.

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6am Home Shopping.

8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Reel Action. 9.30 iFish. 10.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 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 Elementary. 3.10 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 4.05 MacGyver.

Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PG, R)

Sunrise.

The

News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Secret To Keep. (2020, Mav) 2.00 Autopsy USA: Casey Kasem. (Ma, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

Show.

Today.

Today Extra. (PG)

Morning News.

The Block. (PGl, R)

Travel Guides. (PGls, R)

Pointless.

Tipping Point.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (Premiere, Ml) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge.

8.40 Extreme Weddings: Australia. (PG) A couple have decided to hold their upcoming nuptials on the ocean floor with 30 sharks as guests.

Hosted by Scott Cam.

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 To Be Advised. 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. 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 Real Love Boat Australia. (PGl) The RegalPrincess arrives in the stylish city of Marseille, France.

9.00 My Life Is Murder. (Ma) Alexa’s investigation into the death of a surfing champion finds her back at an old childhood haunt.

10.00 Bull. (Ma, R) Bull’s daughter is kidnapped.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 The Project. (R)

Co. Bitesize. (R)

NHK World English News Morning.

ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

9.40 The Amazing Race. (PGl) Armed with a limited budget, the teams continue their race around the world. 10.40 The Latest: Seven News. 11.10 Chicago Fire. (Mav) 12.10 MOVIE: Kiwi. (2018, Ml, R) Nick Blake. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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

10 PEACH

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 The Doctors. 9.00 Reel Action. 9.30 iFish. 10.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 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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Danish researchers solve hip and knee pain from arthritis

GLA:D®, or Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark, is an education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis symptoms.

What does GLA:D involve? This education and exercise program reflects the latest evidence in osteoarthritis (OA) research. It also includes testimonials from people with OA and trains on what works in the real world to help patients manage OA symptoms.

GLA:D Australia training consists of:

• A first appointment explaining the program and collecting data on your current functional ability.

• Two education sessions which teach you about OA, how the GLA:D™ Australia exercises improve joint stability, and how to retain this improved joint stability outside of the program.

• Group neuromuscular training sessions twice a week for six weeks to improve muscle control of the joint which leads to a reduction in symptoms and improved quality of life.

You do not need a referral from your Doctor, however you may be eligible for a rebate from Medicare for some of the cost of the program, if deemed appropriate by your GP.

Can I participate in GLA:D Australia? GLA:D™ Australia is a program for all individuals who experience any hip and/or knee osteoarthritis symptoms, regardless of severity. OA is the most common lifestyle disease in individuals 65 year of age and older but can also affect

individuals as young as 30 years of age. GLA:D as an alternative to surgery Current national and international clinical guidelines recommend patient education, exercise, and weight loss as first line treatment for osteoarthritis.

In Australia, treatment usually focuses on surgery and the GLA:D Australia program offers a safe alternative that may avoid the need for surgery. Research from

the GLA:D program in Denmark found symptom progression reduces by 32%. Other outcomes include reduced pain, reduced use of joint related pain killers, and less people taking sick leave due to OA. GLA:D participants also reported high levels of satisfaction with the program and increased levels of physical activity 12 months after starting the program. This program is unique in that the education and exercises provided can

be applied to everyday activities. By strengthening and correcting daily movement patterns, participants will train their bodies to move properly, prevent symptom progression and reduce pain.

Back in Motion is at 6/2-8 Russell Street, Balnarring.

Phone 03 5983 1021 to book your first free education session.

www.backinmotion.com.au/balnarring

The GLA:D® program may assist with hip and knee osteoarthritis symptoms.

Great fish’n’chip lunch and sail offer only $30

During October Searoad Ferries is offering Seniors cardholders a great reason to travel during Seniors Festival. Sail beautiful Port Phillip Bay and enjoy a takeaway fish and chip pack for only $30!

Sailing from Sorrento to Queenscliff catching the ferry is an experience in

experience. Spend the day exploring the village of Queenscliff just a short walk from the ferry terminal.

The Seniors $30 Sail and Fish’n’Chip offer is available 1-31 October, 2022 and includes a return foot passenger ticket sailing between Sorrento and Queenscliff, 1 takeaway fish and chip box collected at the Queenscliff Ferry Terminal pop up

F&C’S on the EFFIN SEAS

Seniors Special $30.00 FISH & CHIP BOX + A RETURN FERRY SAIL

October 2022

Sail between Queenscli & Sorrento, with a fish & chip box aboard Searoad Ferries. Only $30pp.

Inlcudes return foot ticket. Must book online.

card holders during October, 2022

Get active at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre for FREE!

Come along to PARC and experience the benefits of being active and connected with your local community for FREE.

Visit PARC any time on Friday 14 October, present your Seniors Card, and enjoy free access to our award winning Health Club and all aquatic areas. Note – offer is valid for 1 free entry, contact details will be captured on arrival. PARC will also be running a tour of the facility at 10am and 1pm on the day, to book in please call 03 9781 8444. Not into exercise, but want to get social? Join the Team at PARC Café on Friday 14 October for a special Seniors hot drink and treat deal, and chat with peers and PARC staff!

PARC is here to support you in being active through:

• Active Movers group exercise classes specifically designed for older adults

• Aqua classes, Hot Water Yogalates, Meditation and more

• Active Life membership options for over 60s

• Personalised support from qualified trainers to help achieve your wellness goals

Celebrate Senior’s Festival at PARC and try something new. The team can’t wait to welcome you.

Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) is located at Cnr Cranbourne Road & Olive Grove Frankston VIC 3199. Phone 03 9781 8444.  www.parcfrankston.com.au  info@parcfrankston.com.au

Seniors Festival events across the peninsula

We are delighted this year’s Seniors Festival’s will be live and in-person for the first time since 2019. We have a range of free and low costs events across the Mornington Peninsula in October.

Here’s your 2022 Seniors Festival program.

Ageism Awareness Day

EveryAGE Counts will be hosting an online launch event.

Friday 7 October, 10am – ONLINE Book online: everyagecounts.org.au/ aad_2022

U3A Southern Peninsula Open Afternoon

Enjoy a free afternoon tea with displays and activities on offer.

Friday 7 October, 2 – 4pm

Dromana Community Hall, 359 Point Nepean Road, Dromana 3936

To book: secretary@u3asouthpen.org.au

A Night of Laughs, Dancing and Takin’ it Easy

The Shire and Frankston City Council present Monica Dullard and the SOS ABBA Tribute Band for a night of laughter and dancing. Monica Dullard will kick off the night with a raucous performance.

Saturday 15 October, 4 – 6pm

George Jenkins Theatre, Monash University Peninsula Campus, 47-49 Moorooduc Highway, Frankston

Free Book online: mlivetickets.monash.edu

Mornington Well Wishers Talk

Join the Mornington Well Wishers to learn more about health and wellbeing.

Monday 17 October, 7:30 – 8:30pm

Mornington Community House, 3/91 Wilsons Road, Mornington 3931 Free

To book: morningtoncommunityhouse.com. au/well-wishers-talk

U3A Mornington Open Day

Drop in for a tour of the venue.

Wednesday 19 October, 10am – 3pm: Currawong Community Centre, 5 Currawong Rd, Mornington 3931 Free.

For enquiries: office@u3amornington.org.au.

Seniors’ High Tea

This year you could be served by some local Councillors and entertained by a small group of musicians.

Thursday 27 October, 10:30am

Crib Point Community House, 7 Park Road, Crib Point 3919 Free.

To book call: 5983 9888.

Mornington Well Wishers Walk

Step into your weekend with a walk.

Saturday 29 October, 9 – 10am

Mornington Community House, 3/91 Wilsons Road, Mornington 3931 Free.

To book: morningtoncommunityhouse.com. au/well-wishers-walk or call 5975 4772.

Seniors Festival 2022

Thought your ‘senior years’ would be restful? Are you busier than ever with the grandkids or endless jobs around the home?

We want you to be ‘Takin’ it Easy’ at our Seniors Festival 2022.

Between 1 – 31 October you can join in a range of free or low-cost events and activities on our Peninsula providing fun and good times throughout the month.

For the first time since 2019 this festival will be live and in person so, cheekily say no to babysitting the grandkids, put that garden rake down and join in some local Seniors Festival events.

To plan your festival visit: mornpen.vic.gov.au/seniorsfestival

Celebrate being ‘age-friendly with a Delys Sargeant Age-Friendly Award

Do you know a local age-friendly initiative, club, business, service, or person who deserves to be awarded?

If you do, then nominate them for a 2022 Delys Sargeant Age-Friendly Awards.

Nominations are open until Friday 14 October.

Being age-friendly means valuing the contribution older people make to our community, working together to reduce ageism and encouraging respect and inclusion of older people across our Peninsula.

Nomination categories include:

• Senior Achiever Award

Do you know a person aged 50+ who has made a significant contribution to our

local community? One special person will also be awarded Mayor’s Elder of the Year Award.

• PACE Community Award

Does your local community organisation or club offer an innovative and agefriendly program? Do you work with someone who encourages diversity and inclusive opportunities? Perhaps a local business goes over and above to help you? Let us know about them!

• Intergenerational Award

We can all learn from each other at any age so nominate your favourite service, group, business, or person who has brought people of all ages together.

To view previous winners or to nominate, visit: mornpen.vic.gov.au/ delys-sargeant-awards or call our Positive Ageing Officer on 5950 1733

The state-wide festival is now in its 40th year. There’ll be a host of radio plays, interviews, and unique music performances all available from the Victorian Seniors Festival website: seniorsonline.vic.gov.au

Enjoy spring racing at the Peninsula Cup

SPRING Racing is well and truly here, and it’s the Peninsula’s time to shine. The Neds Peninsula Cup returns to the vibrant and pictur esque grounds of the Mornington Racecourse on Sunday October 30, promising an electric atmosphere with plenty of activity on and off the track.

Back on course in high demand, the Highview Marquee offers the day’s top spot to play, available to mem bers and the public. Boasting live music Baker Boys, all-inclusive food and beverage package provided by a selection of the Peninsula’s best food trucks and central bar, plus a prime trackside location, the Highview Marquee is the ideal place to immerse yourself in every memorable moment. Lock in your spot now at mrc.racing. com

For those on the front lawn, expect garden party vibes highlighted by even more of the finest local food trucks, pop-up bars and a DJ to de liver an elevated experience.

Tots and teens alike can revel in the day’s activity, with a run of unlimited rides, lawn games and face painting to ensure fun for all.

Live, eat, and play in the Whitsundays

A new state of the art multi-milliondollar marina resort is gearing up to transform the gateway to the Whitsundays into a world-class tourism and leisure destination.

The $350 million Shute Harbour Marina Resort will be the first major resort development to grace the Whitsundays in over a decade.

Construction on Shute Harbour Marina Resort is scheduled to begin next year to create a world-class waterfront lifestyle for residents and tourists alike, positioned on a vibrant marine village and complemented by a 395-berth marina.

Set against the stunning natural backdrop of Mt Rooper and the Conway Conservation Park, Shute Harbour Marina Resort is destined to become the region’s go-to precinct to live, eat, and play with its entirety set to be linked by public boardwalks, lookout spaces, plenty of seating, restaurants, and retail outlets.

It is this lifestyle that takes Shute Harbour’s master plan to a completely new level, along with 58 waterfront terrace homes to take shape along the esplanade, each with their own private berths ranging from 25 to 35 metres.

The two & three-storey Terrace Homes have been designed to the highest specifications with every luxury and convenience considered to offer a luxury tropical lifestyle that is second to none.

“The residences are the ultimate immersive experience with endless views of the marina and the idyllic Whitsundays waters at your doorstep,” said Rob Taylor of Taylors Property Specialists.

“Residents can wander straight from their bedroom down to their private marina berth, taking to the water to explore everything the stunning coastline and Whitsunday islands have to offer, or taking a stroll to the diverse array of proposed cafes, restaurants and retail nearby at Pier 61 marine village.”

With these lifestyle considerations key components of the master plan, it is no wonder why Shute Harbour Marina Resort has continued to be

The Melbourne Boat Show is back

THE long awaited, much anticipat ed, 60th Melbourne Boat Show is set to launch this October at Docklands.

The Boating Industry Associa tion of Victoria (BIAV) is proud to announce the 20-23 October event, at its new location, extending the full length of Newquay Promenade at Docklands, and onto the Melbourne City Marina and its surrounds.

It is with thanks to the City of Melbourne, the Victorian State Government, Development Victoria, Better Boating Victoria, the Victorian Fishing Authority, Melbourne City Marina, and over 60 fantastic Ex hibitors, for backing this event, and getting it up after a three-year hiatus.

“The revised Docklands location will bring a fantastic boating lifestyle element, an on-water aspect, and a great vibe in relation to boating in Melbourne and Victoria,” said BIAV CEO Steve Walker. Adding, “We are really grateful to everyone that has got on-board and supported this event. There’s a boat show starved community out there, and a huge appetite for leisure, lifestyle and boating. We are anticipating a great return to boat shows and are really looking forward to delivering this show”.

The event will run over four spectacular days, from Thursday 20 Oct, 3pm-7pm, Friday 21 Oct and Saturday 22 Oct, 10am-7pm through to Sunday 23 Oct, 10am-4pm.

Just some of the features, include on-water boat displays and trials, waterfront boat displays, a boat ers marketplace, top class musical entertainment, fantastic boating and fishing stage presentations, seafood

cooking demonstrations, a Welcome to Boating Hub for new people to boating, boating tourism information, a super fun kids zone, Tall Ship En terprize, a Marine Jobs centre, great prizes, and more.

One of these great prizes includes a lucky visitor having the chance to draw for a Boat Show voucher valued up to $200,000*. Redeemable with any of the 2022 Melbourne Boat Show Exhibitors. This is a major prize, being brought to the event by the Boat Owners Club.

From fishing boats to cruising yachts, paddle boats to jetskis, this is the opportunity to discover your boat ing lifestyle with the best in boating, watercraft and marine tech. Visit the show and test drive your next boat on Victoria Harbour. See the full list of great exhibitors and brands coming to the 60th Melbourne Boat Show from Melbourne and beyond.

Boat shows around the country are back and have been really successful in terms of attracting good crowds, profiling boating, and generating great leads and business. The 60th Melbourne Boat Show is expected to keep this trend going as the tradition al boat show crow, and the growing number of new people looking to Discover Boating engage.

To book your free tickets, and to be in the running to draw for a boat show voucher worth up to $200,000* and for more information go to www.melbourneinternational boatshow.com.au, katrina@biavic. com.au or stevew@biavic.com.au 0466 918368

*Terms and Conditions apply. Please see website for details.

inundated with enquiries since stage one’s stellar launch to market, which achieved over $25 million in sales contracts and over 1000 enquiries.

“The immediate and continued market response to the resort has been incredible. We knew we had something special on our hands here, but we have been simply inundated with genuine interest – it’s been a whirlwind,” said Rob Taylor of Taylors Property Specialists.

“Many purchasers are boating

enthusiasts who recognise the rarity and value in Shute Harbour as a premier berth location and are tempted by the irresistible approach to living that it offers.”

With a critical shortage of marina berths and waterfront homesites in the Whitsundays, Mr. Taylor says the timing for Shute Harbour Marina Resort could not be better.

“There are limited vacant waterfront lots currently available in the area, and many of these are not

located within or close to a marina development,” said Mr. Taylor.

“Not only are we creating an exceptional new lifestyle destination, but we are also supporting the marine industry which is vital to the tourism economy in the north.”

Once complete, Shute Harbour Marina Resort will deliver a total of 395 wet berths ranging from 10 to 35 metres, with larger berths of between 25 and 35 metres available in Waterfront Terrace Homes packages.

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Bumpy ride for wheelchairs

The new roundabout at the corner of Myers and Hendersons roads, Bittern is a safety hazard. More specifically, the secondary speed bumps just before the roundabout are a significant haz ard to anyone who is travelling in a wheelchair.

While the initial speed bumps on the ap proach to the roundabout have a gentle gradient and stretch the full length of the land to allow a smooth ride over them, the secondary speed bumps are higher and only partially cover the lane. This means that the car travelling over them is rocked far more violently, even at low speed.

The net result is a wheelchair passenger who is jostled twice in rapid succession - with the second “bump” being quite violent. We can speak from experience that the result is a wheel chair passenger who is thrown about, and whose restraints are pushed to the maximum.

Who approved such a design?

We will be considering a formal complaint with the Victorian Human Rights Commissioner because of these risks.

If Mornington Peninsula Shire is serious about being more inclusive and better considering the needs of its disabled residents, then its staff need to consider these sorts of matters.

For example, I have already had some discus sion about access to the forthcoming changing places toilet in Flinders. Without a proper zebra crossing between the park and the hall, the facil ity becomes useless to park goers.

I have been told it is a matter for VicRoads, but is the shire going to advocate to VicRoads? Or is it up to the individual to do so?

Bianca Felix, Bittern

Parking problem

For two years, with the help of Cr David Gill and Mornington Peninsula Shire, friends and I have been trying to get disabled parking bays outside the Balnarring chemist and post office, to no avail.

There are two disabled parking bays on the other side, which was once the chemist and the newsagency, but to walk across from these is difficult.

Balnarring has become a very busy shopping area and to get a park near the chemist and post office is not easy. Many elderly people still pay their bills at the post office and have to visit the chemist.

I have been told that it is up to the body cor porate, so how about considering your elderly patrons of which there are many, and who have lived here for well over 30 years and supported the shops. Julia Bartlett, Somers

Sack the council

Sack Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and call in an administrator.

The Mornington Peninsula used to be a good place to retire, not any more. We are expected to pay our rates and if you are aged over 65 you get nothing in return.

The home help department has been shut down and it takes 12 months to get help from the alternate providers if you are lucky.

The potholes in the roads are pathetic, the Beleura Hill pathway has been closed and they refuse to build a footpath in Kenaud Avenue, Mount Eliza.

It is rumoured that they are going to leave the residents hungry and abandon meal on wheels. Maybe we should all refuse to pay our rates.

Art for all

Terry Young, Mount Eliza

Kudos to Mornington Peninsula Shire for the provocative modern art installations on the north bound Moorooduc Highway, between Craigie and Bentons roads. At first I mistook it for thoughtless dumping but noting the piles have been there for most of this year, it dawned on me that they are, in fact, wonderful and thought provoking modern art installations.

Perhaps meditating on the themes of willful inaction in the face of the inevitable entropy of the universe or, in particular, the culture-rich life of the peninsula.

Kudos to the mayor [Anthony Marsh], safely home from his recent kayaking adventure, and special mention to the officer overseeing cultural development.

Rate money well spent.

David Martin, Mount Martha

Colour confusion

We recently saw the usual jockeying during our federal election. Now we are closing in on a state election with more of the same.

Clive Palmer is an investor who wants influ ence in Canberra, so he finances and starts up his own political party. People may or may not like his politics, but his method seems legitimate.

Simon Holmes a Court is an investor who seems to have the same aim, but his method is completely different.

He finances a group, mainly women, to stand as “independents”.

They all share the same mantra, and they identify as a group by adopting the teal colour as their “brand”. It seems like the party you have when you don’t want to dirty your hands by having a party.

Who would think it’s OK to politicise the teal colour for their own benefit when that colour is the “brand” colour for ovarian cancer fundrais ing and support, both in Australia and Interna tionally?

Would you brand a political party or move ment with a Red Cross, or breast cancer pink?

When I wear my Ovarian Cancer Australia teal shirt as a sign of support for the charity, I now get questioned about my politics rather than the cause.

As a supporter of OCA, I ask these women to have a good look in a mirror and consider the choice they have made.

David Mason, Mount Martha

Fish with care

As any angler worth their salt fishing for recrea tional purposes is fun and can be very rewarding once you land a fish that is within the legal size (“Petition to tackle fishing ‘problem’ at marina” The News 27/9/22).

Having been a fisherman for some 40 years it is disappointing to read about the behaviour of some fishermen whose angling practices are appalling. What made me sad, was to think these fishermen were defecating in the bushes which is just outrageous and leaving their fishing waste and other rubbish behind.

To read the story made me rather angry, as this is tarnishing the good anglers.

Mount Martha and Mornington are great fishing locations, and I would like to stress that myself, and my fisho friends, would never do such damage to the environment by leaving line, hooks, wasted plastic bait bags and such in a beautiful part of our area. We always clean up before leaving.

It is also good practice for anglers to watch for the public when casting a line as I agree with the comments about this in the article. Those who do not look before casting are just not showing the angling practice.

Keep it safe, don’t take undersized fish, and clean up after a fishing session.

I am forever cleaning up line and bait bags and hooks from the pier, even when I am on a walk and not fishing. It’s just not good enough for the angling community. Rob Heels, Mornington

Target hopeful

The year 2030 is an important year for climate targets. It is also the year that my two oldest grandchildren will turn 18 with all the rights and responsibilities that age brings, gulp, and I will turn 80. A fitting present for all three of us will be the realisation of the nation’s 82 per cent 2030 renewable energy target.

As an octogenarian I will be happy with 80 per cent, but the extra two per cent will be the icing on the cake. Am I hopeful? I must be. As Dostoevsky said: “To live without hope is to cease to live.”

Ray Peck, Hawthorn

Rental responsibilities

Having so obviously cashed in on the scarcity or rental properties on the Mornington Peninsula, avaricious landlords (and their complicit estate agents) now must ensure their properties meet all obligations of the recently update tenancy laws.

Regardless of the high rents, moral responsi bility toward tenants is rarely evident.

Many houses on the peninsula were originally built as inexpensive, second houses for summer stays and do not now meet standards for all-year dwelling. Often these buildings have numer

ous unaddressed problems and are certainly not homes in which renters may live a secure, digni fied and comfortable life.

Their lack of a social conscience has been observed by many. Sarah Davies, Blairgowrie

‘Gain’ disappears

I am delighted and heartened by your report (“Speed limit ‘disaster’ under investigation” The News 20/9/22). I was driving 47kpm in that spot [Nepean Highway and Davey Street, Frankston intersection] and had no idea there was a 40kpm limit. I rarely drive there.

Yes, I paid the $227 fine, what else are we to do? Just suffer? I’m nearly 77 and my income is tiny.

I enjoyed the $250 bonus for looking into the costs of different power companies – especially as it was all handled for me by Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke and his lovely staff.

Well, I said to myself “that pays for the fine.” Life’s swings and roundabouts.

Now there’s no pain from the fine and no gain from the bonus.

Evelyn Lawson, Karingal

Historical ‘facts’

The Australian Wars (SBS TV) pretty much puts forth the factual vicious vitriol of the brutal colonisation which occurred in every coun try colonised by the monarchy: USA, India, Australia and Canada for starters (“God save the king” Letters 27/9/22).

The Commonwealth is something to be proud of so long as we continue to ignore the colonisa tion, slavery, child theft and general treatment, even today, of the original owners of the land. Even in the nasty USA they, at least, signed trea ties before they stole the indigenous land.

I might be so bold as to suggest that [Victorian Greens MP] Samantha Ratnam - accused of being insensitive, ignorant, uneducated, having no knowledge of our history or understanding of Australian culture and encouraging division among Australians - displays a greater under standing of Australian culture and knowledge of our history than many Australians.

Jo Lenzo, Safety Beach

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Preserving maritime history

Max Bryant is the president of the Western Port Oberon Association and not the only person fighting to save the submarine Otama, the whole association is. We are running also running our maritime museum as well and we are all unpaid volunteers trying to preserve our maritime his tory (“Submarine sorrow” Letters 20/9/22).

Holbrook, NSW only has the top half of the [former HMAS] Otway there, not the whole submarine, which was scrapped in Sydney. The Holbrook council bought the pieces and trucked them back to put them on top of the concrete mound in a park.

The museum at Holbrook has some funding

from the council and a benefactor, which WPOA has never had. Further to that, WPOA members have been to Holbrook museum many times and know quite a few people there, so I hope that you can see just how difficult it is to try and preserve our Victorian maritime history without any financial help from anyone.

The Victorian Maritime Centre in The Esplanade, Crib Point opens 10am-3pm every Saturday and Sunday and weekdays for booked group tours.

Please come and visit us.

Rosey Kendall, secretary Western Port Oberon Association Victorian Maritime Centre

Picture: Keith Platt

CARTOONIST Peter Nicholson’s view of the gravity of the landslide situation and closure of the Beleura cliff track at Mornington.

PUZZLE

Puzzles

Man and Superman and Supermarket – the Tissue Issue

By Stuart McCullough

WHEN the alarm went off, I began to suspect something was wrong. Queuing up at my lo cal supermarket is something I’ve done many, many times before. Mostly without incident. The closest thing to an altercation I’ve ever experi enced is when the person serving at the check out informed me they were fresh out of ‘ooshies’ while standing in front of an extremely large pile of ‘ooshies’. I don’t really even know what an ‘ooshie’ is or whether you should treat it with a pill or an ointment; I only knew I had to secure the ooshies that were rightfully mine. But that squabble was merely a close shave. Now I was in deep.

As security staff formed a half circle, one of whom was holding a net, I started to panic. Scan ning the exits for an escape route, I momentarily considered taking a lettuce hostage, in the vain hope that they might reconsider and lettuce go, but it quickly became obvious that I was a goner. I would be captured, I would be humiliated and I would be punished. I could feel their hands grab bing me as I tried to wriggle free. My crime was as unforgivable as it was obvious – I had fool ishly attempted to buy a third box of tissues.

Do you ever feel as if you’ve missed a meeting? A really important meeting at which everyone else has been given vital information – probably through a PowerPoint presentation or similar? As a result, everybody else on the face of the planet knows something you don’t. In this case, I was blissfully unaware that there were limits on how many boxes of tissues you could purchase at any one time and that these limits were strictly en forced with any attempt to violate them inviting retribution of an almost Biblical variety.

I’m not sure how I missed this seemingly es sential piece of information. Whether I’d blocked it out and had simply failed to pay attention I couldn’t say; but while ignorance may certainly be bliss, it does nothing to get you an extra box of tissues. Instead of a box of super soft two-ply fa

cial tissues, I was now being offered a very large quantity of ignominy.

It had all been going so well until things turned well and truly sour. The person at the checkout was in the middle of scanning my groceries when a look of disgust took her face hostage and de manded a sizable ransom. ‘I’m sorry,’ she said, while sounding anything but sorry, ‘you can only have two boxes of tissues at a time.’ Those form ing a queue behind me all inhaled at once from shock. I could tell my fellow shoppers were an gry. I began to fear for my safety when one of

them was heard to ask a staff member which aisle they’d find ‘tar’ and ‘feathers’ in.

Caught unawares, I was forced to make a choice between defiance and acceptance. I could either demand to know by what earthly authority this seemingly arbitrary limit had been imposed or I could simply accept my fate and mumble an apology before departing the store accompanied by both my groceries and my shame. I considered the former. I chose the latter.

As I clutched at the handles of my shopping bags, I was informed that my picture would be

kept on file as a reference, lest I should lose my senses and decide to try again. I would not, under any circumstances, be permitted to buy any more tissues. Possibly ever. My tissue privileges were to be revoked.

Having overlooked this apparently signifi cant new limit with respect to Kleenex, I began to wonder what else I’d missed. It seems likely that every time I leave the house from this point, there’s a chance that I might violate some new rule and end up tearing a dirty big hole in the so cial fabric as a result. For shame! Nobody wants to be the one who ruins it for everyone else. I am now plagued with doubt. Normally, I only feel this uncertain on bin night (is it recycle week or garden waste week? I’m forever relying on my neighbours to get it right – I’ve no idea).

Just as when you break wind in an elevator, people are slow to forgive you when you attempt to buy an extra box of tissues. I should count my self lucky that they left me to store security and didn’t call the authorities. No one wants to be taken in for questioning by the officers of Tissue Squad. Who knows what the penalties would be in the event they felt that prosecution was war ranted. It would be ironic, I feel, if I were sen tenced to hard to time for a box of extra soft tis sues. Doubtless, as the judge handed down my punishment and I would weep uncontrollably, only to be denied access to the tissues I so sorely needed. Oh the humanity.

I left the supermarket before things could get any worse. If that’s what they do for tissues, goodness knows what happens if you try and secure additional supplies of milk. It’s a funny, mixed up world. One that’s still recovering from a gigantic shock. For now, I’ll make do with the tissues I have and, should the worst happen and I should catch a cold and run out, make do with old newspapers and slow moving pets. But, for now, let me say to you – cherish your tissues. You never know when you might need them.

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Keeping it dark – Cr. Gray tries to get light

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

AT yesterday’s Council meeting the Shire Secretary (Mr. John E. Jones) read the following telegram from the Minister of Lands in connection with the High School movement:–

“Minister of Lands will visit Frankston tomorrow (Wednesday), arriving cricket reserve 11 o’clock, and desires meet one representative Shire and Mr. McComb for opposi tion.” (Dated, September 19).

Cr Gray asked if the report which appeared in “The Standard” regard ing the recent visit was correct, as he noticed that other names were given of people present besides those mentioned in “The. Standard.”

Cr. Mason said he was shown the telegram in question, and when asked to represent the Council he re spected the Minister’s wish. He had no idea in the world how the other people got there.

Cr. Wells: What was the Minister’s opinion re the other site inspected ?

Cr. Mason: He thought it too far from the railway station. He said he would confer with Sir Alexander Peacock and see if three or four acres of the old cricket ground could not be set aside for the school.

The Secretary said it looked from the report in “The Standard” that he gave out the information. He interviewed Cr. Mason and then he took the telegram to Mr. McComb. He objected to the statement in “The Standard” that the “tail was wagging the dog.” (Laughter).

Cr. Oates: I was present, and I make no apology for being there. Mr. McComb received a telegram apart

from the one sent to the Secretary.

Mr. McComb came to me and asked if I would be in attendance. No one had more right to be present than I, seeing that I had to fight the elec tion and was made to look small at the deputation. The election showed the Minister I had a majority.

Cr. Gray said that what he took ob jection to was that one side received all the information, while the other side received none. There was one man who should have been there and that was Mr. Ward, Secretary of the Peninsula Schools’ Association.

Cr. May: Hear, hear!

Cr. Gray: If the wish expressed in the telegram was observed by one side it should have been respected by the other side Cr. Wells should have been there.

He was not asking Cr. Oates to make any apology. He took it that Cr. Mason was quite a suitable man to represent the Council, but he would have preferred that the Minister had nominated Cr. Oates to represent the other side rather than Mr. McComb .

He did not know what was in the telegram received by Mr. McComb. The fact remained that the people who met the Minister had all taken an active part in the opposition.

Cr. Oates said he had not seen Mr. McComb’s telegram, and, in the absence of the telegram, he could not say whether Mr. McComb had acted within his rights or not.

A lot of people were wondering why certain people were notified of the visit.

The Secretary evidently did no more than his duty.

Cr. Longmuir said the discussion would clear the Secretary.

Cr. McCulloch said the Secretary was not to blame. He was sorry, however, that the Minister had resolved to see only one from either side. He considered Mr. Ward should have been present as secretary of the Peninsula Schools Association.

He (Cr. McCulloch) took it as an honor that he had been chiefly instrumental in forming the Schools Association, and was the first to advocate a High School.

Cr. May: Could the Secretary ven ture an opinion why Mr. McComb received a telegram?

The Secretary: No, I cannot. The matter then closed.

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THE Chief Veterinary Officer for the State (Mr Robertson) has stated that from October 1 to March 31 next, under the provision of the Dairy Supervision Act, all milk must be brine-cooled.

All milk must be water-cooled on the farm as soon as the milk ing process is over, and put over a brine-cooler before being delivered, the temperature to be reduced below 40 deg. F.

Any milk left over for house trade must be kept in a cool chamber or an ice-chest.

Milk sold to a consumer direct from the cow on the dairy farm need not be brine-cooled.

Dairy shops must have an ice-chest (provided with ice) to keep milk in from October 1 to March 31.

In the case of dairy produce and ham and beef shops separate ice-

chests must be provided for milk only.

The attention of dairy farmers in the bayside and Mornington Penin sula districts is specially directed to the new rule.

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MRS. F. W. Bartlett, of Frankston, who is visiting Monbulk, intends prolonging her stay there for an indefinite period.

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THE sudden death occurred early this morning of Mr. John Brown, of Frankston.

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MR. E. J. Parker, of the Bay View Hotel, Frankston, underwent an operation at Nurse Creswick’s Private Hospital this week for throat troubles.

His many friends will be pleased to learn that he is making a good recovery.

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A EUCHRE party and dance, ar ranged by Sister Campbell, of St. Pancras Hospital, for the Frankston branch of the Alfred Hospital Auxil iary, will be held at Mrs. Garrood’s residence, “Clarendon House,” Frankston, on Wednesday next, October 11.

Proceeds are in aid of the Japanese stall for the forthcoming “Grace Hill” Garden Fete.

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AT a meeting of the Board of Management of the Alfred Hospi tal, Mr. H. M. Collins, of “Grace Hill,” Frankston, vice-president of the institution, was unanimously re-elected chairman of the Council

of the Alfred Hospital Auxiliary, a position which he has held since the inauguration of that organisation twelve months ago.

Laudatory references were made to the work of Mr. Collins in as sociation with the Auxiliary, it being stated that much of the success of that movement was due to his per sonal activities and interest.

Mr. W. J. Fookes, also a member of the Board of Management, was elected as vice-chairman of the Auxiliary.

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GREAT preparations are being car ried out for the fete to be held in the grounds of “Gracehill,” the residence of Mr. H. M. Collins, at Frankston, on Saturday, November 18.

Something like a gala day is pre dicted for Frankston.

The fete, which is being organised by the Peninsula (Frankston, Somer ville, and Mornington), branches of the Alfred Hospital Auxiliary, will be opened by Lady White and Sir Brudenell White, will take part in the opening proceedings.

Stalls will be located throughout the grounds, selling fancy articles, provisions, preserves, refreshments, afternoon tea, etc., while high tea will be provided for visitors before leaving.

There will be music and other at tractions and a large number of visi tors is expected from Melbourne.

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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 6 October 1922

Old Peninsula continue 2021 form, Flinders success in huge run chase, Seaford start with a win

By Brodie Cowburn PROVINCIAL

OLD Peninsula picked up where they left off last season to get their MPCA season off to a good start.

The reigning champions took on Baden Powell at Overport Park in their season opener. Old Peninsula were sent in to bat first.

A half century from opener Dylan O’Malley helped Old Peninsula get out of the gates. A massive knock of 92 from Justin Grant saw the champi ons put the game out of Baden Pow ell’s reach.

Old Peninsula finished their innings at 7/227. Baden Powell worked hard but were bowled out for 194 in reply.

Wade Pelzer tore through the tail to finish the game. He posted figures of 4/9 from less than three overs.

Grand Final runners up Sorrento also started their title challenge the right way. They defeated Baxter by nine wickets.

Red Hill are on the board for the season after a hard-fought victory over Long Island. Red Hill won with six wickets and two overs to spare.

At Eric Bell Reserve, Pines were narrowly defeated by Langwarrin. Pines were chasing 187 to win, but were bowled out just five runs short of their target.

PENINSULA

THERE were runs aplenty at Somer ville Reserve on Saturday when Somerville opened their season against Flinders.

The home side was sent in to bat first and made a big impact at the crease.

Star opener Brenton Alp smashed 87 runs, showing that he intends to back up his brilliant 2021/2022 season with another big campaign.

Somerville finished their innings at 4/238.

A brilliant knock of 75 from just 47 balls by opener Kane Hawkins kept Flinders in the contest. With the game

in the balance, Sam Gove took control. Gove came in at number three for Flinders and tore the game apart. He smashed 105 runs from 83 deliveries.

Flinders ended up scraping over the line in the final over of the day. They won with eight wickets to spare.

At Alexandra Park, Seaford Tigers chased down Mornington’s total of 168 with five overs and five wickets left in hand.

Heatherhill and Dromana rounded out the winner’s list with comfortable victories over Moorooduc and Mt Eli za respectively.

DISTRICT

AN unbeaten century from opener Aaron Bardwell saw Seaford start their season with a win.

Seaford took on Crib Point on Sat urday. Bardwell’s century got them off to a good start, and they went on to make 191 runs.

Crib Point worked hard, and were able to keep touch with their target.

A 103 opening stand between Mark Cairns and Tyler Wilton set them up well.

What ended up costing Crib Point the game was time. Their innings ex pired when they were four runs short of a result.

At Roy Dore Reserve, Carrum bounced back from a 2/6 start to their innings to defeat Rosebud.

Opener Liam Hulett helped his side recover. He scored 67 runs to set his side up for a total of 4/151.

Rosebud came close to chasing down their target, but fell just short. Their innings expired at 6/149, three runs short of the win.

Delacombe Park opened their ac count for the season with a win over Carrum Downs on Saturday, and Main Ridge defeated Hastings.

SUB DISTRICT

GRAND Final runners up Tyabb be gan their title challenge with a win

over Frankston YCW on Saturday. Tyabb took on YCW at Peninsula Reserve. Frankston YCW batted first, and could only manage to score 9/123. Malith Chathuranga took four late wickets to close out the innings.

Tyabb chased down their target with four overs and five wickets to spare.

A massive score of 93 by opener Jackson Hannah helped Balnarring score an opening round win over Pearcedale.

Hannah’s 93, coupled with Jake Hewitt’s unbeaten 82, helped Balnar ring reach a huge total of 223. Pearce dale only managed to score 141 in response.

Tootgarook’s season is off to a dif ficult start. They were bowled out for just 98 in a defeat to Boneo on Sat urday.

Mt Martha picked up a narrow two wicket win over Rye to start their sea son, and Ballam Park defeated Skye.

Tiger kings: Seaford Tigers had no trouble getting to Mornington's total of 168. Picture: Alan Dillon

Great start: Tyabb had no trouble against Frankston YCW to start the season with a win. Pictures: Craig Barrett

Orritt makes way for McPhee

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

SAMMY Orritt has been released by Langwarrin to free up a visa spot for Scottish striker Archie McPhee.

And the Lawton Park club has also agreed terms with goalkeeper James Burgess from Northcote City and de fender Charlie Fry from Kingston City.

While the decision to release Orritt may surprise some after his consistent displays last season it didn’t surprise the talented Englishman.

“I don’t think it’s a secret they need to score more goals and they wanted to use the visa on a number nine which is fair enough.

“There’s no hard feelings. You’re not going to keep a right back if you need a visa spot.”

Langwarrin’s other visa spots are held by captain Rogan McGeorge and Tommy Youngs.

Orritt is on the threshold of being granted permanent residency and Langy has left the door open for his return should his immigration status change.

Winning McPhee’s signature has been huge given the interest the striker created after his first season in Australia.

The 29-year-old former Forfar, Ross County and Elgin City player was joint leading scorer in NPL3 last season having been brought to Melbourne by Nunawading City.

He scored 14 goals in 20 appearances tying for the league top scorer honours with Connor Bell of Preston Lions and Langwarrin had to fend off interest from other clubs.

“I spoke to Greg (Kilner, main spon sor) first of all then I spoke to Scott Miller the gaffer who came across really well and sold the club to me,” McPhee said.

“I also spoke to a couple of players who had played for Langwarrin and they spoke highly of the club so it was an easy decision to make.

“I’ve looked at the (match) highlights and the squad of players and as a col lective there’s no reason why we can’t challenge for promotion – that’s the aim anyway.”

Goalkeeper Burgess, 22, returns to Lawton Park after signing with Langy from Springvale White Eagles in 2020 before joining South Melbourne then Northcote while Fry, 24, lists Eastern Lions and Bentleigh Greens on his CV. He switched from Eastern Lions to Kingston in July.

Langy has moved quickly to re-sign most of last season’s squad with Jaid en Madafferi, Simon Storey, Jeremy Min Fa, Lucas Portelli, Cal Goulding, McGeorge, Marcus Di Meo, Jacob Bri to, Youngs, Kieran Dover, James Kelly,

Teenage keeper Nathan Lynders is believed to be on Bentleigh Greens’ radar as Greens under-21s coach Craig Smart rates the youngster highly.

Langy remains active on the transfer front so expect more arrivals.

It’s believed that one of its targets is an attacking midfielder from an NPL2 rival.

The big news in State 2 is the sign ing of 23-year-old Hayley Richmond as the inaugural player-coach of Frankston Pines’ new senior women’s team.

Clinching Richmond’s signature is a massive coup for the Monterey Reserve outfit.

The 23-year-old represented Victoria as a junior and is a former Young Matil da having played for the national youth team in Myanmar and China.

Her club career is equally impressive involving stints at Box Hill, Melbourne City, Bulleen, South Melbourne and Casey Comets.

Pines has applied for a Women’s State

League position and is confident of be ing accepted.

So the young woman who a few years ago played for her country and looked to have a professional career within her grasp now finds herself tasked with de veloping a women’s program at a com munity club.

“When other things became more im portant in my life I went back to the ba sics and started enjoying football again rather than it being so stressful and I en joy teaching others as well,” Richmond said.

University and her relationship with Pines left back Christian Malgioglio played major roles in her decision.

She has a degree in physical educa tion and sport science and will marry Malgioglio in December.

Richmond already has a number of signing targets and will hold her first training session on Thursday 24 No vember.

Her father Damian is assistant coach.

News of Richmond’s appointment follows hot on the heels of a number

of key re-signings in Pines’ men’s pro gram making a mockery of rumours of a pending player exodus.

Dylan Waugh, Cal Batey, Jordan “Caka” Avraham, Joey O’Connor, Mal gioglio, Marinos Panayi, Keegan Gre aly, Alex Bevacqua, Kevin Brown and Logan Johnston all have committed to Pines for next season and head coach Trevor Johnston will meet with striker Aaran Currie this week aiming to resign him.

Meanwhile Pines’ State 2 rival Skye United will have a planning meet ing this week where head coach Phil McGuinness hopes to identify specific signing targets.

McGuinness also is zeroing in on his squad’s pre-season preparation.

“We had more than our fair share of injuries this year so one major part for us is getting the players ready for a full season,” McGuinness said.

“We had one of the best defences in the league but we never started the same team two weeks in a row so we need to get that right.”

In State 4 news midfielder Dylan Scott has rejoined the senior squad at Chelsea.

The former Mornington player had to return to England last season for visa reasons but Chelsea gaffer Carlo Meli no is pleased that he’s back.

“He’s the cousin of our vice-captain Connor Scott and when he was with us in 2019 he only played half a season but almost won our player of the year,” Melino said.

“He can play as a central defender but I’ve used him in midfield so I have a few options with him.”

In other news Football Victoria re leased the results of the best and fair est and top goalscorer awards in State Leagues last week.

The only local winner was Aspend ale’s Lily Smith who dominated Wom en’s State 4 South winning the league best and fairest by nine votes from teammate Bonnie Carmichael and also winning the league’s top scorer honours with 36 goals, eight more than Baxter’s Sarah Hutcherson.

Mawien Nielo, Lenny Gregory and Brad Chick all agreeing terms.

Top signings: NPL3 Golden Boot winner Archie McPhee (left) and Frankston Pines’ new senior women’s coach Hayley Richmond with senior men’s coach Trevor Johnston.

Pictures: Football Victoria and Frankston Pines