Southern Peninsula News 22nd October 2025

Southern Peninsula

Councillors vote down ‘transparency’ motion

Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au

A MOTION seeking to change council meeting governance rules to increase “scrutiny, transparency and accountability” was voted down by councillors at their 14 October meeting.

The motion was moved by Cr David Gill and sought to amend the current governance rules to enable

the right to ask questions of council officers, ensure the chair has a stated and recorded reason to reject a councillor’s question, ensure a councillor has a right to move a dissent motion against the chair, amend the procedure motions section to require a two-thirds majority to pass a procedural ‘put’ motion, and to remove any potential subjectivity and provide clear, objective definitions for the kind of motions the chair can reject.

Gill’s motion comes after several

incidents he views as “limiting democratic debate”.

In recent meetings there have been two “put” motions, where a councillor requests the chair put a motion to a vote that there be no further discussion on a matter, and for the matter to go directly to a vote of determination.

One of those was concerning a motion from Cr Bruce Ranken asking the shire to lobby for term limit for councillors, allowing no councillor to serve more than three terms

(12 years) in their lifetime (Shire to lobby for the introduction of term limits for councillors, The News 7/10/25).

After Ranken had spoken on his motion, Cr Paul Pingiaro moved a “put” motion enabling there to be a vote on the issue without any further debate. The put motion was passed six votes to four. The motion was then put to a vote and passed six votes to three.

The effect of the “put” motion was

that no debate was allowed on the contentious motion that would disqualify Gill, who has served on the Shire of Mornington and Mornington Peninsula Shire for a total of 20 years, from seeking another term. Gill sought to address the perceived “shutting down of debate” by using procedural “put” motions in his notice of motion on 14 October seeking to change the rules to require a twothirds majority for them to pass.

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Vandals trash Mt Martha’s Sunshine Reserve

Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au

BUSHLAND at Sunshine Reserve in Mt Martha has been marred by an act of vandalism, leaving conservationists devastated.

Several trees and native shrubs including old swamp paperbarks were hacked with axes, pushed over, and destroyed in what is being described as a deliberate and senseless attack on one of the area’s most cherished natural spaces.

Volunteers of the Sunshine Reserve Conservation Group Inc discovered the damage on 21 September.

“A mature stand of melaleuca swamp paperbark and sweet bursaria were recklessly pushed over and axed and thrown in the creek,” said Pia Spreen, Mornington project leader at Naturelinks Landscape Management.

“Swamp paperbark is a vegetation community, that is endangered, occurring within the creek line zone. We see many small birds - wrens, robins etc using this scrub.”

Spreen said the conservation group and community users were gutted, adding “this is not an isolated situation as there has also been vegetation destruction using chainsaws in the upper Sunshine Reserve”.

“They used shovels and cleared significant vegetation along the creek line with our plantings intentionally pulled out.”

In that incident Mornington Peninsula Shire, who owns the land, had to foot the bill for remediation.

The latest vandalism has also been reported to the shire, with volunteers suspecting kids on mountain bikes to be the culprits.

The shire has since erected a sign at the site saying, “Vegetation illegally removed” and “penalties apply for the cutting, lopping or removal of any vegetation in this area”.

The incident occurred not long before dozens of young native plants,

as well as protective stakes and guards, were pulled and strewn across Ferrero Reserve within the Balcombe Estuary Reserve in Mt Martha on 30 September.

Sunshine Reserve Conservation Group has undertaken some new planting as they begin the long process of restoring its former state.

“We need the community to understand the unique values these bush-

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land reserve’s hold in the landscape,” Spreen said.

“We want kids to connect with the bushland and understand that every action has an effect. These reserves have so many pressures and need support not destruction. Our local wildlife relies on these gullies and creek lines for habitat and safe passage. Tred lightly and observe nature.”

She said working bees were always available for people to attend and contribute to the precious bio links.

The destruction was brought to the public’s attention through a post on the Sunshine Reserve Mount Martha Facebook page.

“We’re devastated to report that trees and shrubs in Sunshine Reserve have been deliberately vandalised, hacked with axes, pushed over, and destroyed,” the post said.

“Some of the damage includes very old swamp paperbarks, vital carbon sinks that play a critical role in storing carbon and supporting biodiversity.”

The post encouraged people to report suspicious activity to the Mornington Peninsula Shire or the Police Assistance Line (131 444).

“Every tree matters. Every shrub matters. Every carbon sink matters. Together, we can keep Sunshine Reserve thriving,” it said.

A shire spokesperson said, “It’s disappointing to see our natural environment damaged. We work with a dedicated team of volunteers to look after Sunshine Reserve and this vandalism is deeply upsetting for them. This is an ongoing issue and there have been several attempts to revegetate the site but it continues to be destroyed”.

“We’ve recently done a letterbox drop to neighbouring properties to help raise awareness and hopefully stop the destruction. In the meantime, we will continue to work with the community and our volunteers to restore this important natural habitat”.

Pt. Leo Estate celebrates eight remarkable years of art, wine and community spirit

WHEN Pt. Leo Estate first opened its doors eight years ago, it quickly became known for more than just its Estate grown wines. Within months of opening, its dining rooms were regarded world-class, its Sculpture Park was heralded as a national icon, and both media and visitors could not get enough of the property’s sweeping vineyard and coastal views. But to General Manager Roger Lancia, this milestone is about far more -it’s about people, place and perseverance.

“Reflecting on the past eight years, what fills me with pride isn’t just what we’ve built, but who we’ve built it with,” Roger reflects. “We’ve faced our share of challenges, from navigating the pandemic to recovering from a fire, but the one thing that has never wavered is the incredible support from our local community and our team. More than 100 of our staff call the Mornington Peninsula home, and their warmth, passion and resilience define who we are. For me, it’s more than pride, its true gratitude for the many hands who make it happen, and the many people who make the decision to visit the estate.”

To mark this milestone, Pt. Leo Estate will host a community celebration on Saturday 25 October featuring “Lost in Music”, a day of live music, art, food and family fun set within its 16.5-acre Sculpture Park.

From 11am, visitors can explore the Sculpture Park, join a 30-minute Express Sketch session, and enjoy a free sausage sizzle supporting the Point Leo Surf Lifesaving Club. Children under 12 will receive a birthday activity pack in addition to being welcome to participate in fun interactive activities.

From 12pm, guests can wander the park to the sounds of Lost in Music, with live performances filling the air and guided Sculpture Park tours departing hourly until 4pm.

For Roger, the event is as much about gratitude as it is about celebrating. “We’ve always seen ourselves as part of this community,” he says. “This celebration is our way of saying thank you. It’s about families, friends and locals coming

together to share in everything that makes this region special - its beauty, its hospitality, and its love of great food, wine and art.”

That philosophy runs through every aspect of Pt. Leo Estate. From the two-hatted Laura Restaurant, to the one-hatted Pt. Leo Restaurant, the family friendly and relaxed Wine Terrace, and the dusk-inspired Vespre Bar, each venue reflects the estate’s hospitality DNA - refined, yet welcoming. Wherever possible, the menus champion the Mornington Peninsula’s seasonal produce, celebrating local growers and producers who share the Estate’s commitment to excellence.

“Everything we do is shaped by our surroundings,” Roger adds. “Our kitchen celebrates what’s local and in season; our vineyard captures the character of this coast; and our wines and wine list which have been recognised nationally showcase our passion for craftsmanship.

As Roger reflects on the Estate’s journey, he’s particularly moved by the memories created there. “It’s incredibly humbling that people choose to celebrate their most meaningful moments with us,” he says warmly. “We’ve hosted everything from wedding proposals, engagements and anniversaries to birthdays and family reunions. We’ve welcomed locals from Merricks to Mount Eliza, guests from across Australia and visitors from around the world - from families and travellers to well-known figures like the Obamas. That diversity is what makes Pt. Leo Estate so special - everyone finds a connection here.”

As Roger concludes, his tone remains humble and full of gratitude. “To see how much our community has embraced Pt. Leo Estate over these eight years means the world to us. This place was created to be shared and that’s exactly what this birthday celebration is about.”

Tickets are required for all guests who wish to enter the Sculpture Park, and once inside all activities are complimentary.

Don’t miss out. Book online at www.ptleoestate. com.au and be part of the Peninsula’s most vibrant day of art, music, food and community.

New playground brings life to Capel Sound foreshore

Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au

FAMILIES and visitors can now enjoy a brandnew playground and recreation area at the Capel Sound foreshore just in time for the warmer months.

The $1m upgraded space features a playground, a wheelchair accessible boardwalk with low seating benches, along with a barbecue, picnic tables and increased lawn area for all people to experience.

Community members together with Capel Sound Foreshores, which manages the site, gathered for an opening ceremony on 15 October, celebrating the completion of the project, Work on the new space, which was undertaken between March and August, was made possible thanks to $500,000 in funding from the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, with the remainder raised by the Capel Sound Foreshores.

Foreshore manager Travis Graham said the redevelopment reflected the area’s growing family-friendly focus.

“This is a brand-new facility for everyone to enjoy all-year round,” he said.

“With facilities under increasing pressure as visitors to the Mornington Peninsula increase, Capel Sound Foreshores, with the Victorian Government, have funded the redevelopment of the precinct, further opening up this sought-after seaside picnic area.

“Additionally, the project has provided environmental benefits by revegetation of the dune with indigenous plants, construction of dune fencing to help stabilize the dune, and reinstating lawn in areas where previous carparks and pathways have been removed.”

Located on Nepean Rd at the end of Truemans Rd in Capel Sound, the playground and recreation area sits with the Truman’s Road Precinct

offering sweeping views of Port Phillip Bay.

Graham said the foreshore committee had lobbied for funding in 2019 with the project aiming to create an area that was accessible and inclusive for all community members.

“Previously a campground area restricting access for locals and visitors, the previous committee made the decision to close the area to camping and refurbish it to create one of the most popular day visitor beaches along the bay

trail,” he said.

“Since then, Capel Sound Foreshores have sealed the bay trail, added native vegetation, built a barbecue shelter and picnic tables and more recently, a modern and accessible all gender toilet block.”

Eastern Victoria MP Tom McIntosh said,

“These upgrades in Capel Sound are supporting locals, visitors, and businesses by connecting families and the beautiful coastal environment”.

New shared path link planned for Dromana and Safety Beach

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire is inviting the community’s feedback for a new accessible shared path between Dromana and Safety Beach.

The shire has released two potential route options for the path, which aims to improve connections for pedestrians and cyclists.

Option one known as the “Boundary Rd Route” would run down Boundary Rd, continuing along White Hill Rd and then onto Old White Hill Road toward Peninsula Specialist College.

About 1.198 hectares of vegetation would need be removed, with one pedestrian crossing needing to be installed. However, the council noted this route would service fewer residents.

The second option known as “Nepean Highway Route” would be positioned via Rainier Ave, through the Dromana Industrial Estate, then along Nepean Highway, reconnecting to White Hill Rd.

Less vegetation would need to be removed (just under half a hectare) while servicing both Dromana and Safety Beach.

It would also need two pedestrian crossings and could link into the “Priority Pedestrian Network” in future.

Brokil Ward Cr Patrick Binyon said, “This is a great opportunity for Dromana and Safety Beach locals to shape something real. Whether you walk the dog, ride your bike or just want better footpaths – we want to hear from you”.

Mayor Cr Anthony Marsh said, “We’re keen to make it safer and easier for people to move around the community - whether you’re walking to school, heading to the shops, or enjoying the outdoors”.

To view a map of proposed routes, an ecology assessment report, and share your thoughts, visit mornpen.vic.gov.au/dromanapathway

PRINCIPAL of Rye Primary School, Lachlan Featherston, opens the time capsule that was buried back in 1975, with instructions to be opened in 2025. Picture: Yanni

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Rye Primary School celebrates 150 years

RYE Primary School has marked a major milestone, celebrating its 150th anniversary with a fun-filled week of events to honour its rich history.

Past students, staff, and the wider community came together during the week with the biggest highlight being an assembly where more than 800 people from the Rye community came together.

As well as a history lesson, there were a series of activities designed to reflect on the school’s proud past included traditional games such as

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marbles and calligraphy writing to get a feel for “what school life was like years ago” following the school’s foundation in 1875.

There was also a lively bush dance on the oval, which parents happily came to watch, making it a special community event.

The school also revealed a “special time capsule” from 1975, which was filled with items that gave a fascinating peek into school life 50 years ago.

A special dinner supported by Rye RSL was also held, shining a spot-

light on some of its amazing former students.

“These past pupils have gone on to do incredible things - from working in medicine to thriving in the arts and even becoming professional athletes,” the school said.

“After 150 years, Rye Primary School is still a strong and caring part of the community. While it’s great to look back and remember the past, everyone is excited about the journey ahead and all the learning and growing still to come.”

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Couple celebrate 70th wedding anniversary

By Brendan Rees

A ROSEBUD couple have celebrated

a rare and remarkable milestone –their 70th wedding anniversary.

Bill and Beryl, who have lived on the Mornington Peninsula for 30 years, met at a dance in Brooklyn (in Melbourne’s western suburbs) in 1951, and were married at the Church of England in Brunswick on 15 October 1955.

Today they have four children, 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Asked what the secret was to a long marriage, Bill said, “doing things together” while Beryl humoured “getting my own way”.

To mark the platinum wedding anniversary, the family had a celebration dinner at Jade Court restaurant in Rosebud.

Daughter Chris said her parents had always “led by example, being kind and honest, as well as being hardworking”.

“As parents, the number one quality that has always shone through is their unconditional love for each other and for their family, no matter what,” she said.

As long-term peninsula residents, their favourite pastime was to camp on the Tootgarook foreshore with family every summer and always loved the lifestyle by the beach. They used to be part of the former 50 plus social club.

“Dad was secretary at Community Care and Mum volunteered there as well. Dad also volunteered to do the yearly audit for Riding for the Disabled and other local sporting clubs,”

These days Bill likes to do crosswords and sudoku while Beryl enjoys her evening TV shows. And they both enjoy spending time with family.

Not just a virus: The day everything changed for little Theo

Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au

WHEN Somerville mum Ebony Brouwer noticed bruises appearing all over the body of her two-year-old son Theodore, she initially brushed them off as a typical mark of a “wild, energetic” toddler.

“He was jumping off coffee tables, doing backflips on the couch, riding his balance bike down huge hills. But then everything changed,” she said. Theo had been unwell for a month, prompting visits to the GP. Each time, Ebony was told it was likely just a virus and to give it time.

But one morning, something shifted. While visiting his cousins who were running around, Theo remained still, curling up on his mum’s lap and drifting to sleep.

She knew something wasn’t right. She pushed for blood tests – and

that’s when the devastating truth came to light: Theo was diagnosed with leukemia.

“I was a mess... I wished it away more times than I can count,” she said.

Theo immediately began chemotherapy which came at a time when Ebony began to juggle a newborn baby, Finley.

“I would sleep in Theo’s bed with him while Kyle (her partner) would wake me every three hours to breastfeed Finley. I was a zombie. Our older daughter Addison, who was only four, had to spend a lot of time with grandparents,” she said.

Fortunately, Theodore responded well to chemotherapy. He had no major reactions and was able to receive much of his treatment as an outpatient.

But Ebony recalled the first round of chemo as “absolutely brutal” saying Theo had become an empty shell

of himself with no smiles, no laughs, no anger, nothing.

“His face was just blank for 28 days,” she said.

“The hardest part of it all was watching Theo’s little body fight. He lost the ability to walk, his hair fell out twice, he struggled to eat unless he was on steroids where he would eat so much, he would vomit.

“If Theo had a fever over 38 degrees we would need to take him straight to emergency for antibiotics and it would always mean a hospital admission. More time apart as a family; our least favourite thing.”

But over time, Theo found some “normality” in spending most of his time in the cancer centre and would “wake each morning with so much joy on his face”.

His treatment finished in July last year with check-ups initially following every four weeks.

Theo is now in prep and doing

incredibly well with his learning, has made new friends and joined his first basketball team with Dad proudly coaching.

“Most days, Theo comes home tired, often needing quiet afternoons to rest and recharge his little body. He often has days off school to recoup or for hospital related appointments, but overall, he’s embracing this new chapter with so much strength and joy after a hard few years in his little life,” Ebony said.

This month Theo and his family are sharing their story in support of the Children’s Cancer Institute’s CEO Dare to Cure campaign which encourages Aussie CEOs to face their fears to help raise $1.7m to help put an end to childhood cancer.

Looking back at their journey, Ebony said she and Kyle couldn’t help but think it was all a bad dream, saying “I don’t think we will ever find comfort in what we went through

with our son”.

In terms of what message they would like to share with other parents who may be going through a similar experience, she said “my advice would be to lean on your support system”.

“Our parents were absolutely incredible, picking up the slack everywhere. And remember that even though it feels impossible, you will get through it. You have no choice but to keep going, and somehow you do,” she said.

“What gives me hope is seeing the advances in research. Since Theo was diagnosed, incredible progress has been made. Programs like Children’s Cancer Institute’s ZERO Childhood Cancer program now mean all children with cancer in Australia are eligible for cutting-edge research and treatment options that weren’t available just a few years ago.”

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Pilot leads overseas jet flight

A FRANKSTON-born pilot has lived out a childhood dream by leading a Royal Australian Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and United States Air Force mission of F-35A Lightning II jets.

Flight Lieutenant Patrick Kane led the mission during Exercise Bushido Guardian 25 in Misawa, Japan. He said the experience was a dream come true.

“It was always the fast jets – that’s the only flying I was interested in,” Kane said. The F-35A Lightning II is the ADF’s first fifthgeneration air combat fighter. It is capable of supersonic flight while retaining stealth, has

9G manoeuvrability, and is also equipped with advanced sensors and data fusion.

“Flying the F-35A for the very first time, it felt like strapping myself onto a rocket ship,” Kane said.

The Exercise Bushido Guardian 25 led by Kane involved F-35As from three squadrons, which deployed to Japan. The fighters took part in a tri-lateral air combat exercise, which included JASDF and USAF F-35A Lightning IIs.

“It is very easy to work side by side with JASDF and USAF pilots,” Kane said. “This training greatly enhances those comraderies and relationships.”

Cr Ranken - ‘One councillor, one vote’ in push against two-thirds requirement

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“A put motion is where theoretically, according to the rules, a chairperson can allow a motion where they feel there’s been fair debate,” said Gill.

“It’s been enough debate to be able to establish that there’s been a fair debate and that the motion be put before everyone that has debated.

“So that’s how the rule has been used and should be used. So having a two-thirds majority might just ensure that we defend the right to a fair debate in this chamber.”

Ranken spoke against the motion saying “Democracy isn’t about changing the rules because you don’t like the outcome. That’s one councillor, one vote”.

“The supermajority gimmicks and bespoke carve outs tilt the field towards a minority and sideline the elected majority.”

Pingiaro also spoke against the motion saying, “This shouldn’t be a quiet tilt where some votes become more equal than others”.

Both Ranken and Pingiaro argued against changes on the grounds that the state govern-

ment is currently working on model local governance rules that could override Gill’s proposed motion.

Cr Max Patton spoke in favour of the motion saying “The items that are listed in this notice of motion are in direct response to events that have taken place during this council term”.

“In my view, I think there are issues with the governance rules, and I don’t think it can wait for the model governance rules to be released.”

In closing, Gill told councillors “I think that the model rules will be much more like what I’m talking about than people might suspect”.

“The meetings here are basically run well and smoothly and it has been a good example here tonight. But there are times when we need to have rules that are less opaque and clearer,” said Gill.

Gill’s motion was defeated by a vote five votes to four with Crs Allen, Williams, Batty, Ranken and Pingiaro against, and Crs Patton, Stephens, Binyon and Gill in favour. Crs Roper and Marsh were not in attendance at the meeting.

Mt Martha landslip fix finally approved

Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire

councillors have approved construction works to begin on a long-awaited retaining wall to stabilise a section of cliff in Mt Martha following a landslip five years ago.

The decision, made at the council’s 14 October meeting, will also pave the way for the rebuilding of two access roads that have remained closed since the incident.

The multi-million-dollar works are expected to start in November and be completed by December next year.

The landslip occurred on 29 September 2020 above the Esplanade between Ellerina Rd and Bradford Rd. About 30 tonnes of material and vegetation slipped onto the Esplanade, completely blocking the road. Luckily no pedestrians or vehicles were in the vicinity, and no one was injured.

The council has maintained that there has been no concern for the structural integrity of the houses above the landslip, but access to one property had been cut.

A shire report said the “landslip started at the edge of the service road above the Esplanade and slid down the steep slope finishing on the far side of the Esplanade, completely blocking the road”.

“The landslip also led to a stress fracture in another access road to the east of the landslip site. Both access roads have been closed since,” the report said.

The Department of Transport and the shire have been working together to resolve the issue.

Immediately following the landslip, state government funding of $1.7m was withdrawn, leaving the shire no option but to pause the project until an alternative funding source became available.

The approved remediation project is now going ahead following joint funding from the council and the federal government’s Disaster Ready Fund Round 2.

Work to build the two access roads will be undertaken together as one project, which, once complete, will reinstate both residential and through access for nearby residents, service

and delivery vehicles, and the public.

Speaking at the council meeting, Cr Patrick Binyon welcomed the decision, saying the “evaluation process was rigorous, and the awarded tenderer demonstrates the best overall value for money, technical capability and risk management for this complex project”.

“It is prudent that council selects a

contractor with the proven technical skills to drill through granite rock and safely deliver works in difficult terrain, while still ensuring value for money. This approach reflects both engineering integrity and financial responsibility, ensuring the community receives the best possible outcome.

“This project will stabilise the landslip area, restore access to local roads closed since 2020 and strengthen long-term slope stability in a challenging coastal environment,” he said.

“Once complete, it will directly benefit residents and service vehicles by reinstating safe, reliable connections.”

Binyon said he also supported ongoing communication with affected residents throughout the construction period “to maintain transparency and community confidence”.

Cr Bruce Ranken said, “this is a critical mitigation project, and I think that there’s been some huge challenges, particularly around this area as well. The project’s about delivering on our commitment to keep the community safe”.

After the landslip an excavator was sent in to remove weighted material on the slope following geotechnical report recommendations.

Pedestrian barriers have been in place along the service road to keep people away from the slip’s edge.

The approved remediation project is now going ahead following joint funding from the council ($2.19m) and the federal government’s Disaster Ready Fund Round 2 ($2.19m).

Lifestyle, lovely people, luscious gardens and a lake

LIFE at The Mornington Retirement Village is, in a nutshell, the opportunity to join a different activity or event every day, with people who are welcoming and friendly, all while living in a home surrounded by beautiful gardens alongside a magnificent lake. New residents are even welcomed with a visit from a Social Committee member and a morning tea to help build connections with their neighbours. What more could you want from life?

That’s certainly what Chair of The Mornington’s Social Committee, Carol Jones, thinks of her home of 10 years. “There is something happening every day in the Clubhouse,” Carol said. “There’s no need to feel lonely because even if you don’t want to join the activities you can visit the cafe for a coffee and there will always be someone sitting there you can join for a chat. “The way the Village is set out is magnificent; everyone has their own backyard, and the houses are not close together so there’s lots of little lanes you can walk along. We have a marvellous lake, there’s always someone walking around the lake, and it’s a pleasure to look out over while having a coffee or reading a book. All the trees bring lots of birdlife and it’s a wonderful atmosphere to walk outside and hear all the birds.”

With every aspect of a good life catered for, it’s no wonder some of Carol’s neighbours are living well enough to earn the special title of centenarian. Two centenarians currently live in the Shearwater Serviced Apartments, which are part of The Mornington community.

Shearwater residents live independently in their apartments but are supported with two daily meals, weekly cleaning and linen services and a 24/7 emergency response system. Carol said that it’s wonderful to see her neighbours looking so fit and well and being able to have a good quality of life well past their 100th birthdays. Her mother also lived in the

Shearwater Apartments for five years. Carol said, “My mother was a very solitary person and didn’t have any friends when she lived on her own in Lilydale. She was losing weight and not looking after herself so I suggested either you can go into care, or you can move into the Shearwater Apartments near me. Those five years she lived in Shearwater were some of the happiest of her life because she learned to make friends and she spent time with people her own age.”

Shearwater residents are welcome to join in any, or all, of the events and activities organised by The Mornington Social Committee, although one of the absolute favourites is bingo of course. Other activities that the community enjoys, thanks to the hard-working Social Committee, include regular games of cards, an art group, yoga and exercise classes, social morning teas, trivia competitions, monthly social lunches, bus outings, concerts and performances.

Carol said there’s far more to the Village and the community than what meets the eye. “When you look around and start meeting people you will find out it’s a great place to live,” she said. For more information about The Mornington Retirement Village visit our website: SouthernCrossCare.com.au or call 1800 852 772.

Stage set for Broadway Theatre comeback

By Brendan Rees

A RENOWNED Australian artist has thrown his support behind efforts to restore Rosebud’s nearly century-old Broadway Theatre, offering one of his works for sale to help raise funds for the project.

John Baird’s painting Coda is currently on display in the Wannaeue Window, a public-facing exhibition space built into the front of the old theatre.

The striking piece is priced at $7000, with Baird generously pledging to donate half of the proceeds to the theatre’s restoration project.

Funds will be directed through a tax-deductible campaign via the Australian Cultural Fund, bolstering efforts by the Mornington Peninsulabased Barnacle Studios Collective to transform the building into a vibrant performing arts centre – the only one of its kind on the peninsula.

First opened in 1928 and admired for its art deco architecture, the Broadway Theatre was once a hub for film, dance, and community life.

Until the end of last year, the space was home to a vintage clothing market before it moved to a different location.

Now it is being revived as a multi-purpose cultural venue, featuring a professional space for live theatre, music, and performance; gallery and exhibition area; rehearsal and mentorship facilities for youth and emerging creatives; and a community venue for education, cultural exchange, and events.

Barnacle Studios Collective co-founders Max Johnson and Sally Ballieu have expressed their passion behind breathing new life into the historic theatre.

“I’ve actually been advocating for 15 years to find a performing arts centre on the Mornington Peninsula and we’ve been working towards this for some time and all of a sudden this building became unoccupied at the end of last year,” Ballieu said.

“Max and I leapt in and took it over and our great hopes are to restore it, to reignite the story

of the Whitakers (the family who own the building) and their cultural stewardship on the Mornington Peninsula, but most importantly to provide a place for the community to engage with arts of all different sorts.”

While the space is currently being activated, Ballieu told The News that seed funding was being sought to “kick us off and get the building upgraded so that we can function immediately to then be self-sustainable”.

“We’ve got loads of dance companies and classes wanting to work in that space because there’s just no large venues on the Mornington Peninsula at all,” she said.

Ballieu said having such a venue would be a huge economic boost for the region, attracting visitors, supporting artists, and creating jobs.

“We have eight million tourists come down to

the Mornington Peninsula, and we have nothing for them, nowhere to actually bring them except these small halls that are owned by the shire, but none of them are fit for purpose.”

Ballieu said they were grateful for Baird’s support to transform the Broadway into an arts hub for the Southern Peninsula.

Baird, one of the Mornington Peninsula region’s most accomplished artists, said “the revival of the Broadway Theatre is one of the most exciting developments to happen to the arts community of the southern Peninsula in recent memory”.

“Having my work displayed in such a public and historic space is a huge privilege and a powerful way to connect with the community.”

His painting will be displayed in the Wannaeue Window until the end of October.

Flinders set to host annual art expo

THE Mornington Peninsula Contemporary Art Prize is preparing for its opening night at the Cook Street Collective in Flinders on 31 October.

The exhibition, now in its second year, runs through to 23 November, showcasing an exciting and diverse collection of works form artists across the region and beyond.

The Cook Street Collective was launched in 2011 and has become an important and highly regarded player on the Mornington Peninsula arts scene supporting talented local artists. Its team of four co-directors Neil Williams, Julie Hocking, Jennifer Buntine and Liz Walker also curate monthly exhibitions by artists from Victoria, New South Wales and beyond in the venue’s popular Blackroom Gallery.

The event is an annual art prize run by artists, for artists, and this year finalists explore the theme of reflection.

Liz Walker said the theme invited depth “both in what we see and what lies beneath offering artists the chance to interpret the idea in deeply personal and varied ways”.

A total of 32 artists were selected for the 2025 prize, with entries working in a variety of mediums from painting, drawing, printmaking, textiles and ceramics.

“With an increased prize pool, the opportunity for a three-week solo exhibition and a People’s Choice award, the 2025 prize promises to be an exciting and inspiring event,” said Walker.

“Come along and support the many local artists who were selected as finalists this year.” Gallery opening times will be extended while the event takes place. Updates will be available through the event’s website at www.mpcap.au and social media channels. All other times by appointment.

The Cook Street Collective is located at 41 Cook St, Flinders. The gallery is open Friday to Monday 10am-4pm with the official opening celebration on 31 October 5pm-7pm.

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Donation for peninsula community housing

HOMES for Homes, a not-for-profit group, has donated $245,000 to support community housing providers on the Mornington Peninsula, which is experiencing the highest number of people experiencing homelessness of any local government area in the state.

The independent organisation, created by Australia’s largest and most successful social enterprise, The Big Issue, raises funds for social and affordable housing through property donations.

A cheque was formally presented to two grant recipients on the peninsula by representatives from Homes for Homes on 13 October.

The successful projects awarded funding included the Kids Under Cover branch in Mornington ($145,000) to install a semi-independent studio in the backyard of a residential care home, so young people can experience independent living while remaining connected to their support network.

The Women’s Property Initiatives was also granted $100,000 to assist in providing four one-bedroom homes for older women, and three two-bedroom homes for single mothers.

“Housing creates transformational change, and we’re thrilled that with this grant round we can provide more Victorians with the opportunity to have safe and secure housing,” Homes for Homes CEO Steven Persson said.

“I congratulate our funding recipients and know they will create an immediate and lasting impact on the lives of many.”

Mornington Peninsula Shire deputy mayor Cr Paul Pingiaro, who attended the presentation, thanked Homes for Homes for their generous contribution and their commitment to “making a difference”.

“In the past year alone, more than 900 people have sought help through homelessness services across our region,” he said at the gathering, noting more than 2600 applications remain on the social housing waitlist across the peninsula.

“At the end of June, 110 people were recorded as homeless - most of them sleeping in tents, cars, or on our foreshore reserves. Many are women, young people, and older residents over 55.”

Pingiaro added despite limited funding and limited support from the state government, council was taking action by “supporting local initiatives, advocating for urgent investment, and working with our community partners to deliver real, lasting solutions”.

He told attendees the shire had also partnered with YWCA Australia and Women’s Property Initiatives to deliver 17 new homes in Mornington and Hastings for women and children on council-owned land, which would come to life with the help of the grant.

Since 2015, Homes for Homes has channelled almost $3m into 28 housing projects nationwide, supporting housing outcomes for more than 400 people.

Brendan Rees

Social media craze is a tough nut to crack

By Evangeline MacLeod*

THE worldwide social media frenzy for the decadent pistachio-based “Dubai chocolate” has caused the price of pistachios to skyrocket, making it difficult for businesses closer to home.

Dubai chocolate is a chunky chocolate bar filled with a bright pistachio cream, tahini and flaky and crunchy kataifi (thinly torn phyllo pastry). The result is a decadent chocolate bar that has caught the attention of those that court attention.

Fuelled by TikTok “influencers”, demand has surged, not only for the chocolate bar, but also for other pistachio-based items with ice creams, spreads, chocolates, coffees and even protein powders landing on supermarket shelves.

The chocolate bar has become a symbol of opulence with the Lindt version selling for $20 for less than 150 grams.

Although Australia is a relatively trivial producer of pistachios, producing 5000 tonnes in a world market of 700,000 tonnes, chair of the research and development committee at Pistachio Growers Australia, Chris Joyce, said that there has been a 50% increase in demand.

“There has been an extraordinary escalation in price for pistachio kernels in the last 12 months,” said Joyce. “We are seeing a price increase of around 50-70%.”

to their importance in her dishes she has been forced to bear it. Without the pistachio, her food is simply not the same; a concession she is not prepared to make.

Since the Dubai chocolate trend began, Syawish has also struggled to access kataifi pastry. This is the foundation of kanafeh, the milk pudding dish that the Dubai chocolate was derived from.

Syawish has resorted to trying to make the pastry herself however has struggled to simulate its exact structure.

“I was so upset. I have tried to make it myself. I tried many things, but it didn’t work because that pastry is very fine.”

Middle Eastern people who have utilised the nut in cuisine and custom for thousands of years are feeling the pinch.

The owner of Middle Eastern restaurant “1001 Nights” in Mt Eliza,

A disappointing harvest in the United States, that produces over two-thirds of the world’s pistachios, has seen their production fall by 26%, compounding the problem.

Nina Syawish uses pistachios in her traditional Iraqi cuisine.

“Pistachio is very popular in Middle Eastern dishes. In any dish we use it as a garnish on top of the rice, biryani rice, we use it for dessert, other savouries, we mix it with the meat,” said Syawish.

Her restaurant offers classic baklava, along with lokum (a traditional version of Turkish delight), mahalabi (milk pudding), kanafeh, and awamat doughnuts. All these dishes include pistachios.

Syawish said she has felt the strain of increased pistachio prices but due

The current Dubai chocolate crazy is likely to go the way of the “fidget spinner”; another internet craze from 2017 that died a sudden death. All Syawish can do in the meantime is wait for the crazy to died down and normalcy to return.

*Evangeline MacLeod is a third year journalism student at Monash University

Where are Rosebud’s statues?

ROSEBUD only had one history board, the one located outside the shop that has been a fish and chip shop for some time and was the first purpose-built post office under private ownership before the Commonwealth bought land east of Jenning’s Model dairy near McDaid’s hotel (until recently known as the GPO HOTEL).

It was about the meeting tree, a landmark and possibly planted in 1907. The history board has deteriorated and is useless to indicate Rosebud’s rich heritage.

Rosebud built heritage is virtually nonexistent. The Rosebud Fishing Village on the foreshore could not look more suburban, in contrast to Beach Street in Queenscliff where its fishermen settled.

Land across the beach road was described as being in Wannaeue (parish name) and was mainly farm land.

West of Wattle Rd, the only farm homesteads remaining as far as Chinamans Creek are 19 Mitchell Street (whose history has been poorly documented) and David Cairns’ Eleanora in the hospital grounds.

Gone are Hindhope Villa (50 First Avenue) and the homestead of The Thicket whose entrance from Boneo Rd was named The Drive.

On the south side of Eastbourne Rd the homestead of the Wannaeue Station (on the east side of the entrance to Olympic Park) is gone while the Eastbourne homestead in William(s) Crescent is a shadow of its former glory when it was occupied by Sidney Smith Crispo and then the family of Edward Williams.

The only other surviving homestead a bit farther west in Terry St, and in immaculate condition, is Woyna House. Can we thank the shire for its survival? No! Thanks must go to Mark Bruechert and his wife.

Credit must go to the active members of the Rosebud Chamber of Commerce who initiated the wooden statue project and Fred Gregory’s son who probably researched the information for the plaques on the statues that he carved, so that the business history of Rosebud could be told.

Mornington Peninsula Shire, where are the wooden statues of Fred Gregory (whose statue was supposed to be relocated to the Memorial Hall, his chemist shop on the east corner of Fifth Avenue now having been demolished), and of Mitch Lacco (which was bound in yellow tape, presumably to be put in the shire’s custody and hopefully not to be dumped in the tip)?

Ratepayers with an interest in history aren’t concerned about which architect designed a building, so our money spent on heritage reviews is wasted unless it promotes the knowledge of Rosebud’s pioneers.

Lift your game, Mornington Peninsula Shire. Ray Gibb, Rosebud

Tribute to Leigh

On behalf of the Save Sir Reg’s Wedge advocacy group, we want to extend our deepest condolences to Jane and family.

Leigh was a pillar of strength to the Save Sir Reg’s Wedge team. He matched our passion and energy to protect our environment and was always willing to help. He generously and patiently supported us with a detailed knowledge of the way council operates, an encyclopaedic knowledge of planning law, and the fact that he knew almost everyone.

We will miss seeing that twinkle in his eye when he knew he was fighting the good fight! He was tower of strength and courage, fearless and tireless. His humour, service and integrity are irreplaceable. We feel lucky to have known him and he will be sorely missed.

If we try to take a positive from our sadness, it’s that Leigh reminded us to be grateful for each day. We wish that when we saw him last, we knew it would be the last time we saw him. Our whole community owes Leigh their thanks for his dedication and hard work. However, the main thing we would have thanked him for, is the reminder to be grateful for every day and every person in your day.

Thankyou Leigh.

Leanne Ennis, Save Sir Reg’s Wedge

Staunch and generous

Warm thanks to the The News for your generous tribute to the dear departed Leigh Eustace, and for running the picture of him in his Save our Green Wedge t-shirt (‘Integrity’ steered the

way for environmental campaigner, The News 14/10/25).

For about a decade, before and after his time on council, Leigh was a leader in campaigns to save the Mornington Peninsula Green Wedge from inappropriate and over-development.

I met him at an impromptu meeting of residents on the Mount Eliza clifftop to resist an application to build several mansions on the Norman Lodge land. In this he/we worked with Alan Hunt, the late former Minister in the Hamer Government that introduced the Green Wedges and with residents in Mount Eliza.

Leigh went on to serve as a delegate for the Green Wedges Coalition for more than a decade, but Mount Eliza issues were closest to his heart. He/we went on to work against applications to develop the Moondah Mansion and George Vowell sites for residential development in the form of retirement villages.

While we were unlucky to be allocated prodevelopment VCAT Members and hence lost both of these cases, neither of these approved inappropriate developments has begun construction. There may still be hope for a more appropriate Green Wedge use.

Another former fellow councillor, David Gibb, credits Leigh with “prosecut(ing) the case at VCAT to prevent Tully’s, on Moorooduc Highway, becoming a liquor outlet”.

Vale Leigh, a staunch and generous community advocate.

Rosemary West, Green Wedges Coalition

Rates notices?

How many ratepayers haven’t received their rates notice for this year? Apparently quite a lot but has there been any communication from Mornington Peninsula Shire Council about the delay. Absolutely not.

So much for openness and effective communication by our council. What is the delay and when will we receive them?

Also council’s policy that during daylight saving dogs must be on a leash at beaches is a farce. Already numerous dogs are regularly running loose on beaches and as in past years council rangers are missing in action.

I have only seen one ranger at Safety Beach in recent years when they got out of their vehicle, perused the beach, ignored dogs running loose and drove away. What a waste of signage if it is not enforced.

E. Chapman, Safety Beach

Solar makes sense

Kudos to the Repower Mornington Peninsula and Australian Conservation Foundation groups for offering free information sessions about solar panels and home batteries (Solar and batteriesis now the time?, The News 14/10/25).

As positive news about solar, batteries and electric vehicles continues to roll out, now is definitely the time to invest.

According to the Grattan Institute, those with renewable energy powered, all-electric homes and vehicles, will, on average, pay less than half what we do today for our energy needs by 2050. Australian houses with solar panels are also valued at an average of $23,000 more than those without.

Energy bills down, home value up – solar makes sense.

Amy Hiller, Kew

Doing council’s work

You have to hand it to Repower Mornington Peninsula. Despite the council’s recent decision to ditch its climate action plan, Repower pushed ahead with a community information session for residents, securing funding from outside the shire (Solar and batteries – is now the time?, The News 14/10/2025).

In other local government areas, councils themselves are leading efforts to cut community emissions. The City of Yarra’s “Home Energy Upgrades” pilot, for instance, offers subsidies of up to $3,000 for concession card holders to install solar panels, reverse-cycle heating and cooling, heat pump hot water, draught sealing, or insulation. In Boroondara, the council backs the annual Electrify Your Life Expo. When the Mornington Shire’s climate plan won the Cities Power Partnership Ambition Award in 2021, director Dr Portia Odell said, “Mornington Peninsula’s Climate Emergency

Youth hub?

The recent article regarding the Rosebud Youth hub (Changes coming for shire’s youth services model, The News 7/10/25) covered the underutilisation of the multi-million dollar building.

A comment regarding lack of promotion as one possible cause, is highlighted by the sign outside the hub that states it will be ready by November 2024.

If councillors were not blinkered they should notice a sign next door to the shire offices. People may think it is just another project late in being finished.

John Richards, Rosebud

Plan boasts an ambitious science-based target for corporate and community emissions and outlines clear, ambitious actions that council will take to achieve its goals. It’s a great example of a plan that is forward thinking, aligned with the science and outcome-focussed.”

It’s a huge pity that residents have now lost their council’s support for meaningful local climate action.

Ray Peck, Hawthorn

What’s in a name?

I often wonder why certain contributors to these pages prefix their names with the title “Dr”.

A common European parlance this prefix indicates “Teacher” so one wonders what these doctors are doctorates of.

Is its use intended to intimidate us ignorant plebs who don’t use titles or is it intended to impress us with the superiority of their opinions?

It implies the holding of a university degree of some sort without recognising the fact that holding a university degree does nothing more than prove that one has passed an exam.

For every scientific expert opinion thrust upon us in support of a point of view there is at least a similar number of equally qualified experts who hold a contrary view.

Frankly, I am more impressed with the common sense, down-to-earth and detailed comments of contributors like Joe Lenzo who rely on facts and pithy assertions rather than theoretical generalities.

My view on climate change is that it is just a scam and does not exist. In normal parlance it is called “the weather”.

Barry James Rumpf, McCrae

Sullivan’s Bay

Leaving aside the question of whether the local aborigines, some of whom had six months earlier treacherously attacked crew members of the “Lady Nelson”, would have been willing to share information with the new intruders, I refuted the assertion made in Annie Mono’s previous contribution to these pages that the 1803 settlement at Sullivan’s Bay would not have failed had the settlers sought the advice of the locals by pointing out that Collins had decided on arrival that the place was unsuitable and had camped there only until permission was received to move to Van Diemen’s Land.

Apparently unaware that about a month after arrival HMS Calcutta had gone further up the bay to take on fresh water, Mono now asserts that the settlers were unable to find sources of drinking water that had been known to the original inhabitants for “over 60,000 years”.(Treaty will unite, Letters 14/10/25).

The fact is that there are no “small creeks, streams and natural springs” in the Sorrento area. There were, however, swamps that would presumably have provided water for the wildlife and the few dozen indigenous seasonal visitors to the area.

Mono next seeks to justify the compensation of a self-identifying group of Victorian citizens for the unacceptable treatment by some of their ancestors of others of their ancestors by the creation of powerful taxpayer-funded political bodies open exclusively to members of the said self-identifying group.

She believes that members of this group are able to produce “more economically efficient” solutions to problems than are other citizens.

And then she claims that this “will not divide or give special privileges” to that group!

Albert Riley, Mornington

Peace? For how long?

Two years after October 7, Palestine has become a graveyard of failed strategies. The “peace” treaty is a farce! How many peace treaties do we need before it becomes obvious that Israel will find a “reason” or create a false flag event to violate it?

Few of the 20 points have been “agreed” to and there is much squirming room for Israel to claim Palestinians have violated it and then restart their campaign of genocide.

Just wondering if the real agreement was not to get hostages back, get Palestinians back to their destroyed homes to look for their dead buried under the rubble and then when they are densely consolidated, initiate a cost reduction initiative to kill more people per bomb than before. Then the Trump family can make a few more billions while creating his “Gaza Riviera” with his sycophant billionaires benefiting in a forever tax free venture.

I Hope I am wrong, but history tells us differently: There is no shortage of failed peace plans in Palestine, all of them incorporating detailed phases and timelines, going back to Jimmy Carter. They end the same way. Israel gets what it wants — in the latest case the release of the remaining Israeli hostages — while it ignores and violates every other phase until it resumes its attacks on Palestinian people.

Peace? Israeli occupation forces shot and killed a Palestinian civilian Sunday evening in the Ma’an area east of Khan Younis, southern Gaza, amid ongoing violations despite the declared ceasefire. Israeli soldiers torched food, homes, and a critical sewage treatment Plant in the wake of ceasefire announcement. Israel has warned Palestinians in the occupied West Bank against celebrating after prisoners were released. Israeli forces distributed fliers warning that “anyone who participates in such activities exposes himself to punishment and arrest.”

Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

Barley-Charlie@89

One small lump, positive, suddenly colliculi head and shoulders? Does the brain send messages to the rest of the body, surely fear?

Music, “Fairytales”, The Pointer Sisters, Elvis “A Fool Such As I”. Simplicity, born of brainwashing, or censorious by nature?

Dinosaurs walked on planet Earth (apparently?) 70 million years ago. Reflecting, my one second appearance in the scheme of things.

Eventually, colliculi (imagination) replaced, serenity welcomed. As is Donald, trumpeting his worth, seconded (no surprise) by our Albo, equally his orders to Jim Chalmers, superannuation plan, yet another push for love, adding to self love?

Susan Ley’s 18% Gen Z vote; none the wiser; to dictionary? But wait, the sheep are out in force, cheering Sir Donald, good as it stands, assuming all prisoners are released, the bigger question (as always) why?

Add in (again) Albo, suspiciously dangerous (muzzled, on a lead?) like Donald, only half the story, changes to FOI, not to mention CSIRO science funding cuts.

Sadly it’s goodbye to legal cigarettes, the latest price rise beyond my pension; on the lookout, an illegal shop?

Add in costly repairs, stress; Two in five homeowners neglect regular maintenance, a result of our Mornington Peninsula Shire disbanding our handyman services? From the diaphragm. Just saying...

Cliff Ellen, Rye

100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Tragic Death - Man Found Hanging From A Tree

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

MR. P. WHEELER, J.P., conducted a magisterial inquiry on Monday last into the circumstances surrounding the death of Percy Evans, aged 49.

Raymond Victor Dawson, labourer, deposed that on Saturday, 17th October, at 7pm, he was driving along Hastings road to Somerville, about 3 miles from Frankston, when he saw the body of a man hanging by a rope from a gum tree near the roadside.

Witness did not cut the body down, but hurried to Mr. J. Williams’ residence nearby. Mr. Williams was not at home and witness then phoned for the police.

Evidence was adduced to show that deceased had been staying at the Bay View Hotel, Frankston, for two or three days, and booked a room on 15th inst.

He was last seen at the hotel at 4.3pm on 17th inst.

Senior-Constable Elliott deposed that he responded to a telephone message and found deceased hanging from a tree with a cord around his neck.

Deceased’s feet were hanging on the ground with the hands loose by the sides. Witness cut the body down. It was warm, and witness endeavoured to restore life by artificial respiration, but without avail.

Dr. Johnson, who later examined the body, pronounced life to be extinct.

Letters found on deceased went to establish his identity. It is understood that Evans formerly resided at the Ritz Hotel, St. Kilda.

A verdict in accordance with the

evidence was returned.

***

A RATHER serious accident befell our highly respected citizen, Mr. G. E. Shepherd, senr., of “Malurus.”

In driving a horse and jinker along Park street, it came in contact with a stump at the side of the road.

The impact threw Mr. Shepherd out in front of the wheel, rendering him practically helpless.

Fortunately, the pony was quiet, and remained stationary until help was forthcoming.

Mr. Shepherd was badly bruised and shaken, though no bones were broken.

He is under the case of Dr. Somers, of Mornington, and is now making favourable progress towards recovery.

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Farewell Smoke Social to Mounted Constable Addison

In the supper room of the Palais on Friday night last, a smoke social was tendered to Constable Addison, who is leaving the district, having been promoted to Myrtleford.

Mr. Addison will be in charge of the police station in that district.

As was stated by Senior-Constable Elliott, who was present, the promotion was one to be proud of, and was due to Constable Addison’s zeal, tact and devotion to duty.

There were over forty gentlemen present, with the Shire president (Cr. F. H. Wells) in the chair.

A most enjoyable evening was spent. Musical items were rendered by Messrs. Elliott, Amor, Tait, E. McComb and J. Nolan. Mr. Cecil Ramsdale, who was at his best with “bed-time” stories, kept the ball roll-

DIRECT FROM LAS VEGAS LEGENDS IN CONCERT!

ing with fun and laughter.

Mr. Norman Clements, assisted by Mr. Cecil Ramsdale and others, were responsible for the arrangements, which were complete in every detail.

The function was a success from start to finish.

The first toast honored was “The King,” proposed by the chairman, Cr. Wells.

Cr. Wells, in proposing the toast of the guest, said that all extremely regretted the departure of Constable Addison. During his stay here he had made many friends. They were, however, all pleased to see him climbing to the top of the ranks.

Mr. Addison had always proved himself a good citizen, a zealous officer and courteous to everyone.

The speaker hoped he would continue to advance, and that some future day he would be back in Frankston again.

Cr. Wells wished both Constable Addison and his wife prosperity and good health. (Applause).

Mr. P. Wheeler, J.P., in supporting the toast, said he had always found Mr. Addison a genial chap, and one who carried out his duties tactfully.

Constable Addison and Mrs. Addison would leave many friends behind them in Frankston.

Mr. H. J. McCulloch, speaking on behalf of the Frankston footballers, said he wished to convey the team’s good wishes to Constable Addison, who had been a member of the committee, and had also donated a gold medal to the club.

Mr. McCulloch said he was glad to know that Constable Addison’s merit had been recognised by his superior

officers.

His promotion to Myrtleford would, the speaker was sure, be followed by other successes. (Applause).

Cr. Bradbury said Frankston’s loss would be Myrtleford’s gain. Mr. Addison had been very popular in Frankston, and the speaker was glad to be present to support the other speakers and wish him prosperity and happiness.

Messrs. H. Gamble and J. Nolan also spoke in support of the toast.

Mr. N. Clements said the guest was very popular, and had got on well with the people in the town.

They were sorry at losing him, but were glad that his transfer meant promotion. They wished him and his wife every good wish and happiness in his new sphere. (Applause).

Senior-Constable Elliott said he was pleased to be present, and thought that Mr. Addison was very fortunate to have the people saying such good things about him.

Mr. Addison carried out his duties faithfully, and he (the speaker) was glad to see him receiving promotion to Myrtleford, which is a great town.

Senior-Constable Elliott hoped Mr. Addison would be equally successful in his new district, as he had been in Frankston.

Messrs. W. McCarthy, G. Yuill and W. Amor supplemented the previous speakers’ remarks.

The chairman, Cr. Wells, then presented Constable Addison with a wallet of notes as a mark of esteem from the people of Frankston. (Applause).

Mr. Addison, on rising to respond, was greeted with loud applause. He said he was very sorry to leave

Frankston.

The people of the district were the finest he had ever met.

He would always think of them and the wallet presented to him would serve to remind him of the very happy time he had spent amongst them.

Mr. H. Gamble proposed the toast of the “Shire Council,” saying that there was no doubt that a councillor’s life was not a happy one. They do their best, and are subject to a lot of criticism.

Cr. Bradbury, in responding, said the people of the district were enjoying many benefits, which other places within a twenty-six mile radius of the city did not possess.

He looked forward to the time when Frankston would have a yacht harbour, with the Kananook creek well improved.

Mr. W. Amor proposed the toast of the “Frankston Football Club” and hoped that next year they would be premiers.

Mr. McCulloch responded, and thanked those present for the manner in which they had supported the toast. He hoped that with the young players who had played in the team this year Frankston would prove themselves capable of winning the premiership.

Mr. P. Wheeler, J.P., in proposing the toast of “The Committee” who had made arrangements for the social said that the arrangements were very complete, and all present were greatly indebted to them for giving the opportunity in bidding farewell to Constable Addison.

***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 23 October 1925

Presents an evening devoted to the music & songs of

KENNY ROGERS & FRIENDS

SINGER Graham G Toole has hit the jackpot as Kenny Rogers.

Graham has made a career out of singing the songs of the greats, performing tributes to Glen Campbell, John Denver, and Kenny Rogers over the past 38 years.

"Graham impressed me as a highly professional performer" - Frank Ifield

SHOW DATES

West Gippsland Arts Centre Friday 31st Oct 31, 7.30pm artscentre@wgac.com.au or 03 5624 2456

The Wedge - Sale Saturday 1st Nov, 7pm box.office@wellington.vic.gov.au or 03 5143 3200 Frankston Arts Centre Sunday 2nd November, 5pm thefac.com.au or 03 9784 1060

Growing up in a musical household, Graham’s passion for music was evident from an early age when he joined an oldtime dance band, and at 16, he won a talent competition to be the curtain-raiser for a young John Williamson travelling out west TV show.

Graham’s performances transcend generations, with grandparents eager to share the music, they are just such well-crafted songs.

"It’s been a brilliant opportunity to play wonderful songs that everyone knows and we encourage people to join in.” said Graham.

As for favourites, he said that it was too hard to choose, with the melody in one, or a phrase in another clicking with him in particular situations as for audiences too... “one line in

a song can just take them back to that special time in their lives,” said Graham.

Ray Hadley, said “This bloke Graham Toole should not be missed.”

In 2004, Graham was recognized with the Frank Ifield International Spur award for his potential global country music appeal, individual style, and professionalism. Frank Ifield said Graham impressed him as a highly professional performer.

This guy sings with the passion of Adele and the enthusiasm of Ed Sherin.

His show covers the hits and stories of Kenny Rogers John Denver and Glen Campbell plus two gems off his Album “A Life Worth Living” as he put it this album reflects his life’s journey. He is the father of three, grandfather of seven and brother of five sisters.

Graham G Toole will be bringing his "Kenny Rogers & Friends" show to the Frankston Arts Centre on Sunday 2 November at 5pm. Tickets at thefac.com.au or call 9784 1060.

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At the heart of the home lies a stunning stone kitchen, complete with a spacious

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island bench perfect for casual seating. It boasts quality appliances throughout and a well-appointed butler’s pantry, offering both style and practicality for everyday living and effortless entertaining.

The expansive lounge and dining area provides a welcoming space for family gatherings or relaxing evenings, anchored by a striking Skantherm Elements corner wood

stove that adds warmth and architectural flair.

Seamless indoor-outdoor living is achieved with a large covered deck that features bar seating and a full outdoor kitchen, including a built-in BBQ and fridge—ideal for hosting alfresco meals year-round.

The main suite is a serene retreat, offering a generous walk-in robe and the first of three

beautifully designed bathrooms, delivering comfort and luxury in equal measure.

With stunning bay vistas as a beautiful backdrop, you’ll love alfresco get-togethers and relaxing out on the wraparound covered deck or first floor balcony, whatever the weather. Set at the base of Arthurs Seat, it’s a short walk to McCrae’s shops, cafés and pristine beach.n

16 Burton Street, Dromana .

Nestled in a serene and sought-after pocket of ‘old Dromana’ and boasting 2 street frontages, this generous 813sqm block (approx.) with original 3BR cottage offers an exceptional opportunity to create your dream home (STCA) in a peaceful beachside location. Soak up glorious bay vistas from this tranquil setting or stroll to the beach around 600m away via Latrobe Reserve. It’s also just a short drive to Dromana and McCrae amenities.

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5 Rosebud Parade, Rosebud .

This large property offers abundant potential, just metres to shops, restaurants, Rosebud Central shopping centre, car parks, and the beach. Partial renovations have been completed, providing at least 3-4BRs and many living/business areas. This could be merged to become one family home and business or divided for multiple options. Alternatively, rebuild to create a new home or office building (STCA) in this fantastic seaside setting.

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Gorgeous renovated home with bay outlook

Flawlessly renovated and extended, this gorgeous sunlit home boasts sublime décor, RC/AC throughout, 4BRs, 3 bathrooms, and room to entertain inside and out, while bay vistas complete this coastal haven. Near shops, cafés, beaches, and freeway access, and a stroll to Two Bays Walking Track.

Directly opposite the beach, this well-presented home features three spacious bedrooms, open plan living and dining, an adjoining kitchen with meals area, plus excellent storage. Enjoy a north-facing sunroom/ home office, central bathroom, separate laundry, second toilet, and a wrap-around garden. Move straight in, lease, Airbnb for great returns, or explore development potential (STCA).

- 23 Beauna Vista Drive, Rye.

Set on a huge block, this beautifully updated family home presents stunning, almost 360 degree views encompassing across the peninsula and bay. A perfect permanent home or wonderful weekender, it features sunlit interiors, new kitchen, lounge/dining, wraparound deck, 3BRs, 2 bathrooms, studio/BR4, and 4-car garage. Superb locale in walking distance to the beach and Rye shops and cafés, and a short drive to ocean beaches.

Light filled home on a generous block in a serene bush locale, only minutes to beaches, freeway access, and Rosebud amenities. Spacious layout has lounge/dining/kitchen, main retreat, 2BRs, 2 bathrooms. Opt to live in or enjoy holidays as is, update gradually, or build new (STCA).

This versatile two-level property offers dual living, a large main bedroom with bay views, & is currently rented month-to-month for immediate income. Set on approx. 1,068sqm, it provides development potential (STCA), off-street parking, double garage, & is close to beach, schools, shops & freeway.

Absolute Beachfront in Aspendale's Most Coveted Address

Absolute beachfront living awaits! Overlooking Aspendale's stunning coastline, this

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A Statement of Beachside Style

An exquisite example of contemporary design with its large proportions and intuitive layout, this prominent beachside property reveals a seamless living experience just footsteps from Nunns Walk, Fossil Beach, and The Dava Hotel. A striking combination of natural and durable materials form a rich connection to the landscape, echoing throughout the light-letting interior.

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'Spring Farm'

With deep heritage significance, 'Spring Farm' stands as one of Moorooduc's earliest farmhouses. Divided in 1975 into its current 4acre (approx.) layout, this landmark residence boasts a legacy cherished by equestrian enthusiasts and hobby farmers, featuring nine secure horse paddocks, stables, and a tack room among the 11 outbuildings that surround the original homestead.

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TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

SATURDAY

THURSDAY EVA LONGORIA: SEARCHING FOR SPAIN

SBS, 7.30pm

Following in the well-heeled footsteps of actor Stanley Tucci, who embarked on his own gastronomic pilgrimage to explore his homeland Italy, fellow thespian Eva Longoria (left) travels to Spain to further explore her own heritage. The Texas native has already delved into her Mexican ancestry in a separate docuseries and brings the same sense of curiosity and wonder to this new eight-part instalment. In Thursday’s premiere, she visits Barcelona and the region of Catalonia.

ROSE AYLING-ELLIS: OLD HANDS, NEW TRICKS

SBS, 8.25pm

In her role as Alison, a deaf kitchenhand helping police infiltrate a dangerous gang by lipreading on Code of Silence (streaming, SBS On Demand), Rose Ayling-Ellis (right) shines a light on the challenges society presents for deaf and disabled individuals. Now, the English actor is turning her hand to factual programming with this intelligent and charming two-parter that endeavours to teach a group of retirees British Sign Language.

MONDAY

LOVE ISLAND AUSTRALIA

NINE, 9.10pm

Something wicked this way comes – the seven deadly sins (namely lust, pride and envy) are at the forefront for the latest season of this sun-soaked dating series. Fresh from a role hosting Love Island USA companion program Aftersun, Sophie Monk (right) welcomes a new group of stunning Aussie singles to a Spanish villa for their own summer of love. Olympic medallist Zac Incerti already spends most of his time around the pool, so he’ll be right at home with Love Island’s dress code. He’s joined in this year’s starting line-up of shirtless hunks by NFL player Jotham Russell.

SUNDAY

MYSTERY ROAD: ORIGIN

ABC TV, 8.15pm

It’s the most conventional entry yet in the Mystery Road legacy, but this second season of outback detective Jay Swan’s (Gold Logie nominee Mark Coles Smith, left) prequel story is far from straightforward. Expectant parents Swan and Mary (NCIS: Sydney’s Tuuli Narkle) returned to her home town to prepare for their new arrival, but have instead found themselves at the centre of a 30-year-old mystery that seemingly involves everyone in Loch Iris. In tonight’s entrancing conclusion, Swan continues his hunt for missing teen Swayze (The New Boy’s Aswan Reid), while Mary learns the truth about her adoption and Simmo (Robyn Malcolm) confronts the past.

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NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 I Was Actually There. (PG, R) 10.30 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (Ml, R) 11.30 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Malv, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 2.55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

Bridge Of Lies.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.15 The Story Of Sugar. (PGa, R) 10.15 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG, R) 11.05 Luke Nguyen’s India. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Idea Of Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 Bollywed. 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain: Barcelona And The Catalonia Region. (Premiere)

8.20 Scandinavia With Simon Reeve. (PG) Simon Reeve travels to Sweden and Denmark.

9.30 Blue Lights. Grace grows exasperated by the limits of the job.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

11.05 Davos 1917. (Masv) 12.00 The Head. (Malsv, R) 1.50 Heritage Rescue. (PG, R) 3.30 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PGa, R) 4.00 Charles: The New King. (PGa, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

The Chase.

Seven News At 4.

The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

8.30 Jim Jefferies And Friends. (MA15+ls) Jim Jefferies sets out to uncover why it’s okay for good-looking actors to take roles from ugly people.

9.30 First Dates UK. (M) Singles experience the thrills of dating, including a nanny and pony groom.

10.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av, R)

11.30 Gatecrashers.

12.30 Life. (Malsv, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R) 8.30 Paramedics. (Mm) Paramedics find a grandfather in agony.

9.30 RPA: Elio’s Broken Heart. (PGm, R) A nurse is on his last shift.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30

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Friday, October 24

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 I Was Actually There. (PGl, R) 10.30 The Pacific. (Final) 11.00

The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Ml, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal, R) 1.55 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 2.55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 QI. (PGls, R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Professor T. (MA15+) A caretaker is accused of murdering his employer. 9.20 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

9.50 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R)

10.15 The Assembly. (PGl, R)

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.20 Silent Witness. (Ma, R)

12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.15 The Story Of Tea. (PGd, R) 10.10 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG, R) 11.00 Luke Nguyen’s India. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Past Ended On Mango Street. (Mal) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Ben Fogle’s Endurance: Race For The Nile. (Premiere, PGa)

Two adventurers head to Africa.

9.25 Lost Treasures Of Egypt: Ramses – Master Of War. (PGav) Looks at Ramses the Great.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Sisi. (MA15+av, R)

11.50 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+lv, R) 2.05 Heritage Rescue. (R) 3.50 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PG, R) 4.20 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs. 8.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Supremacy. (2004, Mlv, R) A former CIA agent, suffering from amnesia, tries to clear his name after being framed for a botched assassination. Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Brian Cox.

10.45 Motorway Patrol. (PGal, R)

11.15 GetOn Extra.

11.45 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 12.15 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PGal, R) 1.15 In Plain Sight. (Madv) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 David Attenborough’s Asia: The Frozen North. (PG) Presented by Sir David Attenborough.

8.40 MOVIE: John Wick. (2014, MA15+lv, R) An ex-hit man comes out of retirement. Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane.

10.40 Race To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. (PGl)

11.40 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.20 Innovation Nation. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R) 6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 The Dog House. (PGa) A bulldog gets a chance at adoption. 8.30 House Hunters Australia. (R) Married business owners who need a weekend escape from their chaotic lives search for a retreat in the Blue Mountains. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mal, R) Celebrity guests include Hugh Grant. 10.30 10’s

6am Morning Programs. 2.25pm A Fork In Australia. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.35 If You Are The One. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Women Who Rock. 9.35 Sex Unlimited. 10.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.25 Homeland. 1.20am Making A Killing: Triads, Cartels And The New Business Of Drugs. 2.10 Letterkenny. 3.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.40pm Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 9.10 Spartakus. 10.00 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 11.00 Going Places. Noon Audrey Napanangka. 1.30 Cold Justice. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Ocean Parks. 7.30 MOVIE: Gremlins. (1984, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Little Shop Of Horrors. (1986, M) 11.10 Late Programs. NITV (34)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am A Hard Day’s Night. (1964, PG) 7.35 The Red Shoes. (1948, PG) 10.10 Monty Python’s Life Of Brian. (1979, M) 11.50 Godland. (2022, M, Danish, Icelandic) 2.30pm The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. (1943, PG) 5.30 Mermaids. (1990, PG) 7.30 A Fish Called Wanda. (1988, M) 9.30 Black Narcissus. (1947, PG) 11.25 Late Programs. 5.50am The Movie Show.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News

Noon. 12.30 Beyond Paradise. (PG, R) 1.30 Professor T. (M, R) 2.15 The Assembly. (PG, R) 3.00 Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus. 4.40

Saya Sakakibara. (R)

6.25 I Was Actually There: September 11 Terrorist Attack. (PGa, R) A look at the September 11 attacks.

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

7.30 Beyond Paradise. (PG) A priest at a Catholic school goes missing.

8.30 Return To Paradise. (PG, R) When a radical eco-activist is murdered, Mackenzie and her team must figure out how the victim was killed.

9.30 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal, R) Jay closes in on the suspects. Mary’s world is torn apart.

10.25 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Malv, R) 11.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

WorldWatch. 8.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 9.05 Matched. (PG, R) 10.00 Beyond The Beaten Path. (Ml, R) 10.55 Travel Quest. (PG, R) 11.55 WorldWatch. 12.55 Soccer. Australian Championship. Round 3. Marconi Stallions FC v Wollongong Wolves. 3.00 Soccer. Australian Championship. Round 3. Sydney United 58 FC v Metrostars. 5.30 Flying Knights.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Royal Homes: Castle Of Mey. (Premiere) Looks at Castle of Mey. 8.25 Rose Ayling-Ellis: Old Hands, New Tricks. Follows Rose Ayling-Ellis as she embarks on an incredible experiment teaching a group of retirees British Sign Language.

10.40 The Hospital: In The Deep End: The Problem With Modern Life. (Ma, R) 11.40 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R) 3.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R) 4.00 Black West. (Mav, R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 4.45pm Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Super Monsters. 5.40 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.25 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.40 Chopped Jnr. 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.10 Abbott Elementary. 10.30 Speechless. 10.50 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie Show. 6.25 Mermaids. (1990, PG) 8.25 Black Narcissus. (1947, PG) 10.20 A Fish Called Wanda. (1988, M) 12.20pm Intolerable Cruelty. (2003, M) 2.15 The Movie Show. 2.50 Sissi. (1955, German) 4.50

6am Morning Programs.

8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. 1.00 DVine Living. 1.30 Weekender. 2.00 House Of Wellness. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep.

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Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Secret Life Of The Auction House. 8.30 MOVIE: Three Men And A Baby. (1987, PG) 10.30 MOVIE: Cadillac Man. (1990, M) 12.30am Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. The latest news, sport and weather. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) Highlights from the past week. 12.00 Horse Racing. Cox Plate Day. From The Valley, Melbourne. Spring Champion Stakes Day. From Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG) Presented by Chrissie Swan. 8.00 MOVIE: A Good Day To Die Hard. (2013, Mlv, R) A cop heads to Russia to rescue his son. Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney. 10.00 MOVIE: Predator. (1987, Mlv, R) A team of mercenaries is hunted by an alien. Arnold Schwarzenegger. 12.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 1. Highlights. 1.15 In Plain Sight. (Madv) 2.30 To Be Advised.

3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Zookeeper. (2011, PGls, R) Animals help a zookeeper find love. Kevin James, Rosario Dawson.

9.30 MOVIE: The Wedding Singer. (1998, Mls, R) A wedding singer and a waitress, both engaged to be married, realise they are meant for each other. Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore. 11.25 Next Stop.

11.55 Court Cam. (Mlv, R) 12.25 Rugby League. Ashes Tour. First Test. England v Australia.

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. A couple struggle to sell their property. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) Ambulance crews attend to an 85-year-old man who has collapsed and cut his leg. 9.45 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

10.45 The Gilded Age. (PGa, R) George prepares for a legal battle. 11.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 2.35pm A Fork In The Road. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.40 Mastermind Aust. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Ultimate Rivals. 9.30 The Idea Of Australia. 10.30 Snowpiercer. 12.30am MOVIE: Castro’s Spies. (2020, M) 2.30 The Swiping Game. 2.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 David Attenborough’s Conquest Of The Skies. (Final, R) 3.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.10 The Role Of A Lifetime. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.

6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Assembly: Maggie Beer. (Final, l)

8.15 Mystery Road: Origin. (Final, Malv) The killers are exposed. 9.10 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Ml) Alice travels to the past.

10.10 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R)

10.35 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (R)

11.05 MOVIE: My Brother Jack – Part 1. (2001, Mnv, R)

12.35 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 3.30 The Art Of... (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Joyful. (PG, R) 9.15

Matched. (PG, R) 10.05 Beyond The Beaten Path. (PGa, R) 11.00 Travel Quest. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. UCI Gran Fondo World Championships. Highlights. 4.00 Motor Racing. World Rally-Raid Championships. Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal. Highlights. 4.30 Going Places. (R) 5.30 Flying Knights. (PGav) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 12.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 2. Qualifying and support races. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 2. Pre-race and race. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World: Halicarnassus/ Hanging Gardens Of Babylon/ Temple Of Artemis. (PGa) Bettany Hughes ventures to Turkey.

8.30 King And Conqueror. (Mlv) Tensions rise between Harold and William. 9.25 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries: Machu Picchu. (PGav, R) Dan Snow explores the lost city of the Inca. 10.20 The Wonders Of Europe. (PG, R) 11.20 Franklin. (MA15+l, R) 1.05 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. (PGa, R) 3.55 Growing A Greener World. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.45 Room On The Broom. 4.10 Odd Squad. 4.35 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.10 Isadora Moon. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.10 Crongton. 8.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.15 Abbott Elementary. 10.00 Speechless. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.

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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PG) 8.10 Madeleine McCann: Searching For The Prime Suspect. (M) Dr Graham Hill returns to Praia da Luz. 9.10 24 Hours In Police Custody: Fifty Shades Of Abuse. (MA15+a, R) Police investigate a suspected assault. 10.10 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Killer Punch And Contract To Kill. (Masv, R) 11.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Gold Coast 500. H’lights. From Surfers Paradise Street Circuit, Qld. 12.30 The Long Song. (Masv) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Morning Programs.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00

6.00 9News Sunday.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.00 Watson. (Final, PGav) The team must make a difficult decision when it seems that only one of the twins can be saved. 9.00 Matlock. (PGad, R) A big class-action case against the prison system hits close to home for Matty when its lead plaintiff, jailed on drug charges, relapses. Matty plays matchmaker with Sarah and a girl from IT. 11.00 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.45pm Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Field Of Vampires. 9.35 Uncanny. 10.45 Hudson & Rex. 11.35 The Change. (Return) 12.35am Forbidden History. 1.25 Secrets Of America’s Shadow Government. 2.20 Normal People. 3.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6am

Morning Programs. 7.00 Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956, PG, German, Hungarian) 9.00 Horrible Histories: The Movie. (2019, PG) 10.40 Ping Pong: The Triumph. (2023, M, Mandarin) 1.10pm Hounds. (2023, M, Berber, French) 2.55 Bicycle Thief. (1948, PG, Italian) 4.30 Black Narcissus. (1947, PG) 6.25 Charade. (1963, PG) 8.30 Shanghai. (2010, MA15+) 10.30 Ali. (2001, M) 1.25am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Walgett Aboriginal Connections v Sydney All Blacks. Replay. 2.00 Nganampa Anwernekenhe. 2.30 Johnny Warren’s Football Mission. 3.40 The Point. 4.40 Stand Up And Be Counted: A NAIDOC Concert Special. 6.40 Ocean Parks. 7.30 Great Australian Road Trips. 8.30 Kindred. 10.10 MOVIE: Ten Canoes. (2006, M) 11.50 Late Programs.

Monday, October 27

7.00 The Block. (Final, PGl) The houses go up for auction.

8.45 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.45 9News Late.

10.15 Essex Millionaire Murders. (Premiere, Mdlv) A wealthy couple in their 60s are found dead.

11.15 Mobsters: Frank Lucas. (Madv)

12.15 Customs. (PG, R)

12.45 Drive: Driving Value. (PG, R)

1.15 Explore. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

9GEM (92)

9.30 Harry’s Practice. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. Noon Escape To The Country. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Escape To The Country. 3.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 The Marlow Murder Club. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Miniseries: The Thief, His Wife And The Canoe. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Rugby League. Women’s Pacific Championships. Pacific Cup. Round 2. Australia v Feta Samoa. 3.30 Rugby League. Men’s Pacific Championships. Pacific Cup. Round 2. Toa Samoa v Tonga XIII. 6.00 MOVIE: M*A*S*H: Goodbye, Farewell And Amen. (1983, PG) 8.30 MOVIE: The Expendables 3. (2014, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Jeopardy! UK. Noon English Premier League. Liverpool v Manchester United. Replay. 2.00 Laver Cup. H’lights. 3.00 Big Rigs Of Oz. 3.30 Project Impossible. 4.30 Young Sheldon. 5.00 Dinner With The Parents. 5.30 MOVIE: The Lego Batman Movie. (2017, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Vacation.

Landline. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.55 QI. (PG, R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 WorldWatch. 9.05 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.20 The Story Of Ramadan. (R) 10.20 Confucius Was A Foodie. (R) 11.10 Luke Nguyen’s India. (PG, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Women Who Rock. (Mls, R) 3.00 Bollywed. 3.25 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

(PG,

Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.10 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.30 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Ultimate Fails.

8.30 King And Conqueror. (Mlv) Harold negotiates to secure Mercia’s support. 9.25 Sydney’s Super Tunnel: Testing Times. (PG, R) Thirty kilometres of tunnelling is finished. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG) 11.35 Conviction: The Case Of Stephen Lawrence. (Ma, R) 12.30 Ralph And Katie. (PGal, R) 3.50 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

8.30 Sue Perkins: Into Alaska. (Premiere) 9.25 Buzzcocks. 10.05 Tell Me What You Really Think. 11.05 Late Bloomer. 12.05am Couples Therapy. 1.35 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. 3.15 NHK

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.05 The Rookie. (Mav) An April Fools’ prank on LAPD’s social media leads to citywide chaos.

10.05 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mv) A psychiatric patient escapes her facility.

11.05 S.W.A.T. (Mv) The squad scrambles to track down a sniper. 12.05 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s)

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

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (Final, PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Golden Bachelor. (Ms) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

9.10 Love Island Australia. (Return, Mls) Aussie singles head to a villa on the island of Mallorca, Spain, where they couple up and stay together.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 The Equalizer. (Mav) 11.50 Transplant. (MA15+am, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. A couple move to Canberra. 8.30 Sam Pang Tonight. (Mals) A weekly tonight show hosted by Sam Pang, featuring a monologue roasting the news of the week. 9.30 Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (PGls, R) Hosted by Anne Edmonds. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 10 News+. (R) 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30

Children’s Programs. 8.00 Big Rigs Of Oz. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon MOVIE: Godzilla: King Of The Monsters. (2019, M) 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls.

Tuesday, October 28

7.30 7.30.

8.00 I Was Actually There: Cronulla Riots. (MA15+)

8.30 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (Ml) Tony Armstrong continues his UK journey.

9.20 The Art Of. (PG) Hosted by Namila Benson and Zoe Norton Lodge.

9.55 The Assembly. (PG, R)

10.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.10 The Business. (R) 11.25 Four Corners. (R) 12.20 Labor In Power. (Final, PG, R) 1.20 Parliament. 2.20 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 3.05 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.50 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Dudley To West Bromwich.

8.30 Tell Me What You Really Think: Old. (M) Hosted by Marc Fennell.

9.30 The Hospital: In The Deep End: The Future. (Ma, R) A look behind the scenes at St Vincent’s.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 The Point. (R)

12.05 Safe Home. (Malv, R) 1.00 The Unusual Suspects. (Mdl, R) 2.00 Mariupol: The People’s Story. (MA15+alvw, R) 3.40 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.25pm Bea’s Block. 2.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Deadly 60. 9.05 Shark With Steve Backshall. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm MH370: The Lost Flight. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Food That Built The World. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Hoff Roading. 9.25 Alone. 10.25 Hoarders. 11.15 Calipari: Razor’s Edge. Midnight The Nine Lives Of. 12.50 Stone Cold Takes On America. 1.40 Addicted Australia. 2.45 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.

9.05 Murder In A Small Town. (M)

10.05 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Bonnie Clarke. (MA15+av, R) Ron Iddles revisits a 1982 unsolved murder.

11.05 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv) The gang prepares for the Gardening Cup.

12.05 Pretty Hard Cases. (Madv) 1.05 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Golden Bachelor. (PGal) Hosted by Samantha Armytage. 8.55 Love Island Australia. (Mls) Hosted by Sophie Monk. 10.10 9News Late. 10.40 Wild Cards. (Mv) 11.35 Black Widow: The Killing Of David Jackson. (Mav, R) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

Or No

(R) 7.30 Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (PGls) Hosted by Anne Edmonds. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v) The team investigates a serial killer. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 10 News+. (R)

6am The Movie Show. 6.30 The Wild Duck. (1983, PG) 8.20 Where Angels Fear To Tread. (1991, PG) 10.25 The Queen Of My Dreams. (2023, M) 12.20pm C’mon C’mon. (2021, M) 2.20 Charade. (1963, PG) 4.25 Bring It On. (2000, PG) 6.15 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 7.55 Sky Pirates. (1986, M) 9.30 Misery. (1990, MA15+) 11.30 Vampyros Lesbos. (1971, MA15+, German) 1.05am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Treaty Road. 1.00 Marvin Gaye: What’s Going On? 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums.

Martian. Noon Poirot. 1.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: On The Fiddle. (1961) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Raisin. 10.40 Major Crimes. 11.40 Poirot. 12.50am Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Surfing Aust. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. 12.10pm MOVIE: The Wrong Wedding Planner. (2020, M) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld.

Piugattuk. (2019) 12.25am Late Programs.

Wednesday, October 29

TV (2)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG)

8.30 Mother And Son. (Final, PGdl) Maggie throws herself a party.

9.00 The Assembly: Maggie Beer. (Final, l, R) The students interview Maggie Beer.

9.45 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (PG, R)

10.30 If You’re Listening. (R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 Planet America. (R) 11.55 You Can’t Ask That. (M, R) 12.25 Parliament Question Time. 1.25 Grand Designs. (R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.20 The Story Of Chocolate. (PGa, R) 10.20 Confucius Was A Foodie. (R) 11.10 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tell Me What You Really Think. (Mals, R) 3.00 Bollywed. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 I Am The River, The River Is Me. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Idea Of Australia. (PG) 8.30 Great British Train Journeys From Above: The West Somerset Railway. Looks at the West Somerset railway. 9.30 After The Sky Fell On Lockerbie. (PGa, R) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 I Am Scrooge. (Ml) 11.50 This Town. (MA15+l, R) 2.05 Peter O’Toole: Along Sky Roads To Aqaba. (MA15+l, R) 3.40 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Golden Bachelor. (PGal, R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 RFDS. (Ma) Chaya’s fundraiser spirals. 8.30 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (M) Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel are in Cromwell for a day of adrenalin-packed activities.

9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) Mel Doyle and Shane Crawford are joined by Dr Andrew Rochford and Yvie Jones where no topic is off limits.

10.30 Chicago Fire. (Ma)

11.30 The Amazing Race. (PG) 1.00 Imposters. (Madlsv, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Budget Battlers. (PGl) Hosted by Jess Eva and Norm Hogan.

8.40 Love Island Australia. (MA15+ls) Aussie singles head to a villa on the island of Mallorca, Spain, where they must couple up and stay together.

9.55 To Be Advised.

10.55 9News Late. 11.25 Resident Alien. (Mlv) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Let’s Eat With George. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 The Celebrity Traitors UK. (Ml) Hosted by Claudia Winkleman. 8.50 To Be Advised. 9.50 The Gilded Age. (PGa) George’s day in court arrives. 10.50 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.15 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace.

PUZZLE ZONE

ACROSS 1. Adult girl 7. Restorer

8. Pasted 10. Man-made materials

12. Go underwater 14. Indication 16. Close

17. Ancient bead counters 20. Crockery

THE MEANING OF

Enclosed areas

Octopus arm

Very pale

Carts

Joke

Ring-shaped bun

Most intelligent

Cropped up

Dutch sea walls

Acquiring 13. Gossip 15. Frightening 16. State of undress 18. Add salt to 19. Four-door car 21. Join by fusion 22. Consumes

AND OTHER SHORT STORIES

See page 38 for solutions.

The Phillip Island Climbing Frame Fiasco

By Stuart McCullough

IT was a terrible idea. This much became obvious the moment I reached the top of the stairs and made the irreversible and hopefully not fatal mistake of looking down. There are some things in life that you should avoid at all costs – swimming in shark infested waters, home-made tattoos and last, but by no means least, following a twelve-year-old onto a gigantic climbing frame. I ought to have known better.

When Liam expressed with great passion and volume that he wanted to try the adventure park climbing frame, I volunteered to go too, not realising the wooden stairs would lead me to the very edge of the abyss. How could I have known? After all, we’d already done a whole raft of activities together including mini golf, basketball and a mirror maze. We were having fun. What could possibly go wrong?

We booked. While some may regard the making of an appointment as a minor administrative necessity, in retrospect I view it as a date with destiny. Come the appointed hour, we were herded into a holding pen where we were instructed to put on a harness. I should have known then that I ought to back out. There were lots of options – I could feign illness, pretend I had to take an important phone call or, if all else failed, start to cry. Despite strapping on a harness, I did not sense the danger that was right under my nose or, more to the point, thirty feet above my head. Even as I tightened the harness and listened

to the extensive safety briefing, I still genuinely believed I might enjoy the experience. While every sinew in my body ought to have been screaming “run!”, I stood in the queue, smiling, waiting for my harness to be attached to the frame.

The climbing frame had two levels.

The first was probably about fifteen feet high, with the next level twice as high again. The basic premise was that you had to navigate a series of rope obstacles as you made your way between platforms. There were bridges and such and, I reasoned, given that this was a mainstream ac-

tivity primarily for children, I should have no trouble getting through it. I might even impress the twelve-yearold in the process.

Finally, I was clipped into place and started ascending the stairs. Rather than stop at the first level, I decided to skip it and move directly to the platform at thirty feet. I ran up until I reached the top before looking down and wanting to turn around again. It wasn’t just the height that was the problem, but the obstacles themselves. There was, as it turned out, very little to hang on to. After a surge of adrenaline, I pushed a series of children out of the way as I returned to level number one.

Determined not to surrender and keen to avoid needing to be rescued, I tackled an obstacle that required me to stand on a series of wooden lily pads without holding on to anything other than (I hoped) my breakfast. By some miracle, I managed to get across. This presented me with another problem – either I had to go back the way I came or move to the next obstacle. There were two ropes – one at head height, the other for standing on. It looked like something I could handle. I was wrong.

The ropes were loose, meaning that one would invariably move one way, and the other in the opposite direction. I expended all the upper body strength at my disposal attempting to prevent this from happening before realising that I should try to work with it. Hanging in mid-air, I realised that I had made a mistake of enormous proportions and that this

activity that I had assumed would be a bit of harmless fun was now a battle for survival.

They say that pride comes before a fall. In this instance, I hoped that the clip-on harness would do its job and prevent this from happening. I hung, suspended, and caught sight of Liam fifteen feet above me, darting around like a spider-monkey. At the time we booked, the idea of a ninety-minute session seemed mildly excessive. Now, seven minutes in, the objective was to stay on long enough to emerge with what little of my dignity remained. It is fair to say that, by this point, my underpants and I were no longer on speaking terms.

As my life flashed before my eyes, I thought about the things I loved doing when I was twelve. I thought about the Royal Melbourne Show and a ride called “The Mad Mouse” which was an oversized tin can that shot around at an indecent pace on a rail. I loved it. My father most likely hated it, but he took us on it without complaint and without trying to divert us towards something safer, like the ferris wheel or the limited express train back to Frankston (which, in truth, was probably his preference). It’s a standard I wished I could meet. I exited after half an hour and, I hope, the twelve-year-old was having too much fun to notice or, alternatively, too polite to say much. For me, the experience gave me perspective and helped me realise that my best work is done with my feet firmly on the ground. Never again.

stuart@stuartmccullough.com

SOUTHERN PENINSULA NEWS scoreboard

Red Hill keep up fantastic form, Long Island on top

By Brodie Cowburn

PROVINCIAL

RED Hill’s strong start to the 2025/2026 season looks set to continue after a good day one showing against Mornington on Saturday.

Mornington chose to bat first at Red Hill Recreation Reserve. They failed to make much of an impact on the scoreboard - Cooper Borthwick tore through the middle order and helped send the Bulldogs back to the sheds for a final total of 123.

Borthwick took 4/22. Simon Dart also bowled well, finishing up with 3/18.

Red Hill piled on 77 runs before stumps, losing just one wicket along the way. They are in a great position to seal the win on day two.

A fantastic century from opener Mitchell Bench helped Sorrento put together a big total against Langwarrin on Saturday.

Bench smashed 125 from 180 deliveries. Jake Wood played a strong supporting role in the middle order, hitting 50 from 45 balls.

The Sharks scored 269 on their home deck, handing Langwarrin a difficult target to chase down on day two.

Baden Powell put 275 runs on the scoreboard on day one of their match against Heatherhill. Pines scored 272 against Dromana.

PENINSULA

LONG Island took less than a day to wrap up a comfortable win in their two-day clash against Moorooduc. Moorooduc Recreation Reserve hosted the two sides on Saturday. Moorooduc chose to bat first, but struggled badly at the crease.

After 46 overs, Moorooduc was

bowled out for 98 runs. Justin Bridgeman ran riot on the tail end, taking three wickets for just two runs.

Helped by an impressive half-century from skipper Aiden McKenna, Long Island reached their target without too much trouble. They finished the day at 4/110.

Old Peninsula set Somerville a formidable target to chase down at Somerville Reserve on Saturday.

Elias Karageorgiou, Jake Barlow, and Wade Pelzer each reached their half-centuries for the Pirates. They finished the day at 7/272.

A five-wicket haul from Dil Pageni kept Seaford in the game when they took on Balnarring on Saturday.

Pageni helped wipe out the tail end, finishing up with 5/38. Jacob Foxwell also bowled well, taking 4/59.

Balnarring still batted well, and managed to score 234 before they were bowled out. Darcy Warmbrunn top-scored with 79 from 177 balls.

Rosebud looks poised to beat Mt Eliza at Olympic Park. Mt Eliza was bowled out for just 82, with Rosebud scoring 2/57 in response before stumps.

DISTRICT

AN excellent knock from Anurudda Fonseka is keeping Seaford Tigers in the hunt against Crib Point.

Seaford Tigers hit the road to take on the Magpies in a two-day clash. After a few early struggles at the crease, Fonseka steadied the ship with a patient 78 from 188 deliveries.

Fonseka’s batting partners fell all around him; three middle order batters were dismissed for ducks.

Seaford Tigers were bowled out for 150 after 65 overs. Crib Point scored 2/44 before stumps was called.

Flinders will need to bowl well

against Rye this weekend to defend their total.

Flinders struggled at BA Cairns Reserve, scoring just 121 runs before being bowled out. Satheesh Sivakumaran Fernandu and Charlie Wigg took three wickets each for Rye.

Rye’s run chase didn’t get off to the best start - at stumps they had scored 3/48.

Boneo was bowled out for 137 by Carrum Downs on Saturday. Carrum Downs made a dent in their target before the end of the day, and will start day two at 3/50.

Main Ridge set Carrum a total of 189 to chase down to win on day one of their two-day clash last weekend.

SUB DISTRICT

MT Martha is staring down the barrel of its first defeat for the 2025/2026 season.

Mt Martha is 2-0 to start the season.

They travelled to take on Ballam Park in a two-day clash on Saturday. Ballam Park batted first, and put a good total on the scoreboard. They were bowled out for 197 from 53 overs.

Will Borthwick top-scored for Ballam Park; the skipper scored 59 from 117.

Mt Martha’s run chase is off to a rocky start. Opener Duncan Brown was dismissed for just five. Following on from that, Kyle Bendle and Matthew Pollock each fell for ducks. Skipper Corey Marshall was bowled out for just one.

Mt Martha will start day two at 4/47 with a lot of work left to do.

Frankston YCW battled their way to a hard-fought total of 175 against Baxter on Saturday. Baxter will start from 1/40 on day two at Peninsula Reserve.

At Bunguyan Reserve, Tyabb bowled out Delacombe Park for 162

on Saturday. The Yabbies scored 2/46 before the close of play.

Tootgarook were impressive last weekend, wrapping up a win over Pearcedale on day one of their twoday match.

Tootgarook bowled out Pearcedale for 119, which they chased down without much trouble.

Skye had a bye.

WOMENS DIV ONE

SOMERVILLE handed Balnarring its first defeat of the 2025/2026 season on Sunday afternoon.

Balnarring hosted Somerville for a T20 clash at Balnarring Recreation Reserve. Balnarring was sent in to bat first, and was shaky from the outset. Balnarring skipper Jemma Reynolds was caught out for just two runs off the bowling of Tilly Black early in the afternoon. Black also dismissed Jorja Gay for just five runs.

A good partnership between Brianna Watson and Liz Leerson steadied the ship, and Balnarring went on to score 96 from their 20 overs.

Jorja Gay got her revenge on Tilly Black when Somerville came in to bat, bowling her out for just six runs. First drop batter Julie Fearns and number four Marlee Black soon came in and guided Somerville over the line.

Somerville beat Balnarring by eight wickets with three overs left to play.

Mt Eliza had little trouble beating Tyabb on Sunday. They ended up winning by nine wickets with five overs left to spare.

Mt Martha bowled brilliantly last weekend to restrict Crib Point to just 41 runs from their 20 overs. Mt Martha chased down the Magpies’ total in just 10 overs.

Devilbend takes out top golf honour

DEVILBEND Golf Club has been named the winner of “Most Outstanding Club, Facility, Place to Play – Metropolitan Region.” at the Victorian Golf Industry Awards.

“This is an incredible recognition of our club’s ongoing commitment to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and community-focused golfing experience. It reflects the hard work, passion, and dedication of our members, volunteers, staff, and committee who together make Devilbend such a special place to play,” said the general manager of the club, Tim O’Sullivan. The award citation states “Devilbend Golf Club has emerged as a leader in communityfocused inclusive golf, with a clear commitment to making the game accessible for all. Through

tailored programs like Get into Golf, MyGolf, and a standout Junior Girls Scholarship, the club has successfully grown participation across juniors, women, and families, breaking down traditional barriers to entry”.

“Innovation is at the heart of Devilbend’s success. Flexible membership models—like the Lifestyle Membership—have expanded access for time-poor and beginner golfers, while investment in practice facilities, coaching programs, and a soon-to-be renovated clubhouse has positioned the club as both a golfing destination and a vibrant community hub.

“Underpinned by strong governance, financial growth, and alignment with the Australian Golf Strategy, Devilbend has increased turnover from

A hitting wall for all

By Barry Irving

RYE tennis club officially opened the “Hitting Wall” on Sunday 19 October.

The wall and its cage surroundings is an ideal safe area to practice tennis returns.

Project manager Russell Atkins said the wall is open to the public to come and hit few balls. There is a box that contains racquets and balls free to use.

The club has also created a family friendly safe play area for younger children to enjoy while their older siblings are having tennis lessons.

This area also boasts some seating and tables

providing a comfortable viewing area for watching the tennis.

The wall and surrounding play area has been fully funded by the club committee.

The club invited Norma Cornish a long serving member to cut the ribbon, and officially open the new area. Nepean Ward councillor Andrea Allen joined in with the club members in applauding the opening and the new additions that the club has provided.

The Rye Tennis Club will celebrate Australia Day 2026 presenting the 47th Annual Australia Day Event, the second largest sporting event on the Southern Peninsula.

$1 million to $3 million in five years, all while maintaining transparency, sustainability, and member engagement.

“With a dedicated team, inclusive culture, and bold strategic vision, Devilbend Golf Club is not only growing the game—it’s shaping the future of community golf in Victoria.”

O’Sullivan told The News “This award is a proud moment for everyone connected to Devilbend. It recognises not only our growth and innovation but also the strong sense of community and collaboration that defines our club”.

“On behalf of the committee and management team, thank you to all members, volunteers, and staff who have contributed to this success — this achievement belongs to all of us.”

Grant boost for Little Aths

MORNINGTON Little Athletics Centre is kicking off the new season with a $1600 grant from Coles to support young athletes and dedicated volunteers.

The centre was named one of 72 grassroots Little Athletics Centres across Australia to receive funding from the 2025 Coles Little Athletics Community Fund.

Mornington plans to use the grant to invest in new shot puts, relay batons, high jump bars, discuses and javelins.

Centre president Brett Perez said the equipment would play a key role in helping volunteers deliver a fun, safe, and high-quality program for young athletes.

“This new equipment will make Little Athletics sessions more engaging and inclusive for hundreds of children across the Mornington Peninsula,” he said.

“The equipment will not only have an immediate impact on our members, but they will also be used by the local schools who run athletics carnivals at Civic Reserve,” he said, adding having multiple sets of equipment would reduce waiting times for children.

Little Athletics Australia has seen a 16 percent jump in participation over the past 12 months with the biggest increase recorded in the Little Athletics Tiny Tots program for three to five-year-olds, which rose by 33 percent.

In the past five seasons, Little Athletics has grown by more than 40 percent to over 96,000 Aussie kids and a further 74,000 community volunteers, coaches and officials, making it one of the most participated junior sports programs in Australia.

Coles is also raising funds for Little Athletics through its annual Banana A-Peel campaign where five cents from every kilo of cavendish bananas sold at Coles until 21 October will be donated to Little Athletics.

Pride Round celebrated with colour and community

KINETIC Stadium came alive on Saturday, 11 October, as Hawthorn faced off against Gold Coast in the AFLW’s sixth annual Pride Round with Hawthorn winning on the day.

The Pride Round has quickly become a beloved fixture on the AFLW calendar, and this year’s local celebration was a standout, with families from across the region showing up in force to support not just their teams, but the values of equality and acceptance.

Frankston City Council, in partnership with the AFLW Hawks, hosted a vibrant activation site featuring face painting and rainbow hair dyeing for fans young and old. For the first time, the Frankston Council and Mornington Peninsula Shire volunteer LGBTIQA+ Collaborative

joined the festivities, offering “Swifty-style” bracelet making and pronoun badge crafts.

“It’s fantastic to see our community come together like this,” said a representative from the Collaborative. It’s more than a game—it’s about visibility, support, and pride.”

“As the AFLW continues to grow, events like these remind us of sport’s remarkable power to bring people together and celebrate what makes us all unique. Frankston’s contribution to this year’s Pride Round showed once again that footy is for everyone.”

If you are interested in joining a Pride Working Group to plan an even bigger event next year, please contact Suellyn.gillies@gmail.com

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Williams out, Seagulls sign five

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

THE shock sacking of Seaford United senior coach Paul Williams and five new signings for Mornington have grabbed the headlines this week.

Add to that confirmation from Chelsea that coaching legend Gus Macleod will continue as head coach and there’s been plenty to talk about in local football circles.

Last week’s bombshell announcement that Williams had fallen victim to his club’s end-of-season review was unexpected given that his last three seasons as senior coach have seen the club consistently in the top four.

Williams guided Seaford to a second-placed finish in 2023, fourth in 2024 and second this year.

“I’m not going to hide the fact that I was hurt at what happened but I’m not going to criticise the club that I’ve played for at various levels and I have many, many friends there,” Williams said.

There is a view that some in the administration had their sights set on Williams and didn’t miss.

He was shown the door last week after meeting with club president Karyn Pert and treasurer Chris Daly.

Pert has been asked a number of questions about the review and the decision to dump Williams but she has not addressed them adding to the intrigue surrounding Williams’ departure.

The official line from the club is that the decision not to re-appoint Williams was based on player feedback and a need to bridge a perceived gap between the men’s and women’s senior programs.

There is no way of checking the authenticity of this claim of negative feedback and judging by the flood of text messages and voicemail messages Williams was inundated with after his dismissal he had the support of the senior squad.

That’s likely due to Williams overseeing the men’s most successful season since Seaford won the State 4 South championship in 2013.

When Pert took over from longserving president Willie Lyn in late 2023 she made it clear that she believed the club focussed too much on the men’s program to the detriment of the women’s program and she intended to redress that imbalance.

Williams was seen as a flag-bearer for the senior men’s program which put him at odds with Pert and this is believed to have been a crucial ele-

ment in his sacking.

The committee is understood to be considering lowering the men’s playing budget in order to boost the budget for the successful women’s senior side which now plays in State 1.

This decision already has caused unrest among the senior men’s playing group.

It could trigger a player exodus from the senior men’s squad and the club’s recent history shows how damaging this can be.

Early favourites to take on the senior coaching role are reserves coaches Jason Alizzi and Paulo Pinheiro.

The latter is a former Seaford senior coach.

There’s much more stability at Dallas Brooks Park where Seagulls gaffer Adam Jamieson has been busy adding to his squad for another tilt at the State 1 South-East title and a long-awaited promotion to Victoria’s elite club competition.

Ethan Goulding and Campbell Steedman have joined from Peninsula Strikers, Kostas Droutsas has switched from Bayside Argonauts while his brother Chris joins from Bentleigh Greens and Joe Hunt also joins from Bentleigh Greens.

Goulding, Steedman and Kostas

Droutsas are former Mornington players.

“The (Droutsas) twins are very good footballers who can play anywhere across the midfield,” Jamieson said.

“Kostas is x-factor, a real talent.

“He wants to take players on and create things which is something we didn’t have a lot of.

“Chris is a really good all-round footballer.

“Technically he’s very good and he’s very sharp – he can do things going forward and do things going the other way as well.

“I was really disappointed to lose Campbell a couple of years back as he’s got something we don’t have –serious pace.

“He’ll play up high in a two or wide in a three.

“Ethan is probably the best young talented football on the peninsula and we’ll use him as a central midfielder.

“Joe played every game for Bentleigh Greens this year in their promotion side so it’s been a big get to bring him down here.

“Unfortunately Ziggy (Razuki) has retired so Joe will slot right in to the left-back role.”

Jamieson also has his sights set on

an attacking midfielder from VPL2.

Kane Runge had an outstanding season winning the club’s best and fairest award and will again be the number one goalkeeping choice while his deputy, Jarrod Nardino, is yet to agree but Jamieson is keen to retain him and talks are ongoing.

Nathan Peel will again assist Jamieson but there’s a “new” face on the scene in former player Marinos Panayi.

Mornington vacates Dallas Brooks Park next week as a $10 million facelift gets underway.

The end result will include four new pitches and Jamieson believes it will transform the club’s profile.

“I think it will change the club’s prospects significantly,” he said.

Mornington will be hoping that when it returns to its home ground it will be as a VPL2 club but where it plays its home games next season is still to be decided.

In State 4 news Chelsea re-appointed Macleod last week along with assistants Ronnie Whitton and Chris Porteous.

Sam Arcuri is reserves coach and his assistant is Marek Boccari.

Once more ace goalscorer James Stinson is in the pre-season spotlight

with the expectation that he will receive attractive offers from other clubs.

Stinson scored 36 goals in State 4 South this year winning the league’s Golden Boot award in a canter as the runner-up was Mentone striker Marcus Spivey with 18 goals.

“I hope he’ll stay,” Macleod said. “He’s well treated here and he’s well liked.

“If he wants to go for the money there’s nothing we can do about that but I think he’d enjoy being here next year if we can take the next step and try and win the thing.”

Macleod is likely to bring in three or four fresh faces to an already talented squad with a view to improving both in quality and depth.

At Chelsea’s recent presentation night Stinson was the big winner collecting the senior player of year, players’ player and Golden Boot awards. Adam Dunsford was player of the year runner-up.

In the reserves Matteo Barba and Luca Fidanza were joint winners of the player of the year award and Chris Neumann was runner-up. Andrew Jencik won the players’ player award and the Golden Boot.