Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 13th May 2026

School set for upgrade

EDITHVALE Primary School will gain a new covered outdoor area and an upgraded basketball court following last week’s state budget announcement. The $1.34 million project, funded through the 2026-27 Victorian Budget, is expected to be completed by December 2028. See story page 3.

Glass recycling plan ‘unnecessary’ - council

Brodie Cowburn

brodie@baysidenews.com.au

KINGSTON Council is pushing back against plans to introduce glass recycling bins across Victoria. The state government is directing all Victorian councils to introduce a glass recycling bin by the middle of next year. At their most recent meeting, Kingston councillors voted to advocate for changes to the proposal.

Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said that the introduction of a fourth bin would be an unreasonable financial burden on ratepayers.

“The introduction of a separate glass bin is estimated to cost around $3.7 million upfront, with ongoing costs of about $1 million every year, costs that would ultimately be passed on to our ratepayers,” she said.

“Council is committed to reducing waste and improving recycling, but this proposal comes at a very high

cost for our community. There are smarter, more efficient ways to manage glass recycling that don’t place an unnecessary financial burden on households.”

Cr Oxley said that existing recycling systems are working adequately. “We’ve already seen a significant reduction in glass going into household recycling bins thanks to the Container Deposit Scheme, and Kingston residents are making great use of those facilities,” she said.

“With relatively small amounts of glass remaining in household bins, adding another bin to every property is an expensive solution for a diminishing problem.

“Many households simply don’t have room for another bin, and we’d also see more collection trucks on our roads, adding to traffic and environmental impacts.”

In a statement, Kingston Council said it is “advocating alongside other councils for more practical and

cost-effective alternatives, such as expanded container deposit schemes and communal glass drop-off points.

“Kingston will now join the let’s be clear on glass multi-council advocacy campaign urging the state government to reconsider or revise the requirement for a separate household glass bin service.”

Kingston Council is asking residents to have their say on the plan by visiting kingston.vic.gov.au/glassrecycling.

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Hospital refurbishment ongoing

THE refurbishment of the original Frankston Hospital building is on schedule to be completed early next year.

The state government’s 2026-2027 budget allocated funds to the continuing project, with $42 million set to be spent on works in the upcoming financial year. The estimated total budget for the complete redevelopment remains at $1.12 billion.

The budget papers read that the new hospital tower has been operating since the start of the year. “The Frankston Hospital Redevelopment (now known as Peninsula University

Hospital) opened its new tower on 20 January 2026. It is the largest ever health infrastructure investment in Melbourne’s south-east,” it read.

“The redevelopment has transformed services at the hospital, delivering a new tower with 12 levels of clinical services and new main entrance, 130 more beds, new spaces for mental health and oncology services and 15 new operating theatres. This includes new maternity, obstetrics and paediatric wards, a women’s clinic and a special care nursery. An expansion of the emergency department in-

cludes a new mental health, alcohol and other drugs hub and a dedicated paediatric zone, providing specialist care for patients, families and carers.”

The project also encompassed works on the existing building. The budget papers read that “the existing hospital is being refurbished for completion in early 2027 and the childcare centre and community centre will be completed by early 2028.

“The redeveloped hospital has capacity to treat approximately 35 000 more patients each year.”

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Edithvale Primary set for $1.34m outdoor learning space

Sarah Halfpenny sarah@baysidenews.com.au

EDITHVALE Primary School will gain a new covered outdoor area and an upgraded basketball court following last week’s state budget announcement.

The $1.34 million project, funded through the 2026-27 Victorian Budget, is expected to be completed by December 2028.

The new facilities will create space for multi-purpose outdoor learning, sports events and school community gatherings.

“This is an incredibly exciting announcement for our school community,” Edithvale Primary School principal Detta Gordon said.

“This investment will enhance the way our students learn, play and connect, creating flexible outdoor spaces, and becoming a much-needed space for us to come together as a whole school, protected from the elements.”

The complete school funding package includes $761.8 million for new and growing schools across Victoria, $216.7 million for high-quality modular classrooms and buildings, $104 million to acquire land for future schools in high-growth areas, and $28.8 million to improve access for students with disability and additional needs. Edithvale is one of 31 government schools sharing in $294.8 million for upgrades.

The latest investment builds on previous funding for Edithvale Primary, which received more than

AN all-weather learning

$1.42 million across the 2018-19 and 2019-20 state budgets, to replace an old building and for other upgrade and modernisation works.

It has also received more than $125,000 in grants since 2019 for an outdoor sensory play space and additional shaded learning area.

“We are very grateful for this funding and what it will mean for our students and families,” Gordon said.

“These improvements will provide

safe, engaging and versatile spaces that will be enjoyed for years to come, and we look forward to seeing the project come to life.”

Arrests after factory fire

THREE teenagers have been arrested in relation to a fire at a Keysborough storage facility.

The alcohol distribution centre on Atlantic Drive went up in flames at about 10.45pm on 23 April. Last week police arrested a 17-year-old, a 16-year-old, and a 15-year-old from Hume to interview them about the blaze.

The fire destroyed the factory.

In a statement, Victoria Police said it has set up an operation to “target serious and organised crime syndicates believed to be involved in a series of offending linked to hospitality venues, as well as determining the motive for these attacks.”

Victoria Police arson and explosive squad detective inspector Chris Murray said “youth of-

fenders committing offences on behalf of serious and organised criminals face significant jail time or even life changing injuries for offences carried out on behalf of people they don’t know and importantly, people who don’t care.”

“Some of these youths have little or no criminal history. It is simply not worth the risk to themselves nor the community around them,” Murray said. “If you have any information on the motivation behind these attacks and who is responsible, please let us know.”

Victoria Police has asked anyone with information about the blaze to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Two charged over arson

TWO men have been charged over an alleged arson at an automotive business in Braeside.

The offenders allegedly drove a car into the Tarnard Drive property and set the building alight. The alleged incident occurred at around 4am on 13 July last year.

Nobody was inside the business at the time of the fire. The offenders allegedly dumped a car at the scene and fled after lighting the fire.

Last week, Victoria Police confirmed it had charged two people over the alleged arson. A 33-year-old Langwarrin man was charged with criminal damage by fire; three counts of theft of motor vehicle; three counts of theft; and burglary. A 28-year-old Carrum Downs man was charged criminal damage by fire; two counts of theft of motor vehicle; burglary; and handle stolen goods. They were each summonsed to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 27 May.

“There is just nothing like being surrounded by good people”

Sydney Writers’ Festival to stream into Frankston Library

Sarah Halfpenny

sarah@baysidenews.com.au

THE Sydney Writers’ Festival Live & Local program is coming to Frankston Library this May, livestreaming author talks and panel discussions for free as part of a national program connecting 152 venues across every state and territory.

From Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 May, sessions featuring international and Australian writers will be screened at the library, marking Frankston City Libraries’ first year as a Live & Local partner.

Sydney Writers’ Festival Artistic Director Ann Mossop said the festival put four days of programming – featuring both international and Australian authors – on its main stage and made it available to libraries to screen for their audiences.

“It’s about people coming together in their local area to share that experience,” Mossop said. “It really strikes up the conversations that are sort of the lifeblood of the festival experience.”

Mossop said the Sunday program was the festival’s family day, with Dav Pilkey drawing his characters live in Power Up with Dav Pilkey.

“Parents with kids are such strong users of libraries,” she said.

Frankston Library Coordinator Engagement and Innovation Chrissie Bonsor said staff had selected sessions tied to books and authors they were personally connected to.

“Many of the sessions we chose are anchored in books and authors with whom our team already has meaningful connections,” Bonsor said.

“When staff are excited about a writer or a work, that enthusiasm is contagious. Ultimately, we selected sessions we believed would reflect the depth, diversity and quiet joy of reading, while inviting our community to experience the

buzz of Sydney Writers’ Festival right here in Frankston.”

Bonsor said Florence Knapp’s novel The Names had been featured in the library’s social media chit-chat series, sparking engagement and inspiring patrons to borrow the book. She said David Szalay’s Booker Prize-winning novel Flesh was another staff favourite and a natural choice to share more widely.

The session Bonsor was most looking forward to was Trent Dalton in conversation with Cassie McCullagh, following the release of Dalton’s latest novel Gravity Let Me Go.

“His writing has long been admired across our libraries, and this feels like a particularly special moment to share,” Bonsor said.

She said the session was a natural extension of the library’s involvement in last year’s ABC Radio National Best Books of 2025 campaign, in which Dalton’s Boy Swallows Universe took the top spot.

Bonsor said programming had been chosen with a range of ages and interests in mind.

“We’re delighted to be showcasing Dav Pilkey for our youngest readers, and Stephanie Alexander for the foodies,” Bonsor said.

She said the library would offer a welcoming environment for screenings.

“We’ll provide comfortable chairs, a cosy environment inviting conversation, and some refreshments. Of course, we’ll have as many titles by the featured writers as possible on hand available to borrow too,” Bonsor said.

Live & Local sessions are free to attend but bookings are essential as spaces are limited. Visit www.library.frankston.vic.gov.au for more information.

FRANKSTON Library’s Chrissie Bonsor with a stack of titles by Sydney Writers’ Festival authors. Picture: Gary Sissons

Kingston City Council, Melaleuca Ward by-election

My council, my vote

You must be enrolled to vote A by-election for Melaleuca Ward in Kingston City Council will be held, with

by the close of roll at 4 pm on Wednesday 20 May 2026. Two categories of voters can be enrolled

council-enrolled voters.

State-enrolled voters

Am I enrolled to vote?

You are automatically enrolled for this by-election if:

• you will be 18 years of age or over on Saturday 1 August 2026 and you live in Melaleuca Ward and

• you are on the state electoral roll for your current address.

You need to enrol if:

• you are an Australian citizen aged 18 or over on Saturday 1 August 2026 and

• you live in Melaleuca Ward and you are not on the state electoral roll or

• you have lived at your current residential address in Melaleuca Ward for at least a month and have not yet updated your enrolment details, including any changes to your postal address.

How do I enrol?

You can enrol online at vec.vic.gov.au You can also download an enrolment form from the website.

All enrolment applications must be received by the Victorian Electoral Commission by the close of roll at 4 pm on Wednesday 20 May 2026

How can I check my state enrolment?

You can check your enrolment details online at vec.vic.gov.au, or call 131 832

Council-enrolled voters

Am I enrolled to vote?

To be a council-enrolled voter, you must be:

• 18 years of age or over on Saturday 1 August 2026 and not a state-enrolled voter in Melaleuca Ward.

You are automatically enrolled for this by-election if you were enrolled as an owner ratepayer at the most recent election for Melaleuca Ward.

If your circumstances have changed since the most recent election and you are no longer an owner ratepayer of that property, you will not be automatically enrolled for this by-election. Depending on your circumstances, you may still be eligible to apply to be enrolled as a council-enrolled voter. Who else can enrol and vote?

You may also apply to enrol if:

• you have purchased a rateable property in Melaleuca Ward since the last election but you are not a resident of Melaleuca Ward or you are not an Australian citizen and you live in, and pay rates for, a property in Melaleuca Ward or

• you pay rates on a property you occupy in Melaleuca Ward and have no other voting entitlement within the City of Kingston, for example you are a shop tenant and pay rates to Kingston City Council for your tenancy, and you have no other voting entitlement within the City of Kingston or

• you are a director or company secretary of a corporation in Melaleuca Ward that pays rates to Kingston City Council and you have no other voting entitlement within the City of Kingston.

How do I apply to be a council-enrolled voter?

If you meet any of the above-mentioned criteria and want to enrol, contact Kingston City Council on 1300 653 356 for a council enrolment form. The council must receive enrolment forms by the close of roll at 4 pm on Wednesday 20 May 2026

How can I check if I am council-enrolled?

You can check your enrolment details by contacting the council on 1300 653 356

Thinking about standing for election?

To nominate as a candidate for Kingston City Council, you must:

• be an Australian citizen and enrolled on the voters roll for Kingston City Council and

• be eligible to become a councillor should you be elected and

• have completed the mandatory candidate training before lodging your nomination with the election manager. For further information, visit vec.vic.gov.au

Enrolment closes 4 pm on Wednesday 20 May 2026

State-enrolled voters can register for free VoterAlert SMS and email reminders at vec.vic.gov.au

Budget money for buses, schools

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

EXTRA bus services will be scheduled across Frankston, with money for the expansion set aside in the state government’s annual budget.

The 2026/2027 budget was handed down last week. Part of the funding allocated for buses will be spent in Frankston.

Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny wrote on social media that “in a big win for our community, we’re getting a bus service to link Carrum Downs and Skye with the Karingal Hub Shopping Centre.”

“Thank you to everyone who’s added their voice to this campaign. The 777 bus will soon operate between Carrum Downs and Skye and Seaford and Karingal Hub,” she said.

Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke said that local buses will now also operate more often.

“The state budget 2026/27 is delivering for Frankston with increased weekend frequencies for services between Carrum and Frankston (Route 833) and the combined/extended Karingal to Seaford via Carrum Downs/ Skye service (Routes 777 and 778) to get more people where they need to go,” Edbrooke said. “More bus services and better connectivity to shops, jobs and services while helping people with the cost of living with free public transport extended for the month of May and then half

price for the remainder of 2026.”

The 2026/26 Victorian Budget includes almost $100 million for statewide bus network upgrades, but the state government has been criticised for overlooking the Mornington Peninsula. Committee for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula CEO Josh Sinclair said the peninsula will see no benefits from the new investment.

“Despite 82 percent of the Mornington Peninsula Shire having no access to public transport, the Victorian government’s $100m budget ‘bonanza’ features no new, additional, or amended routes for Mornington Peninsula residents,” Sinclair said. “Whatever the opposite to a bonanza is, we got it.”

The budget also featured money for upgrades to local schools, including Seaford North Primary School, Mount Erin Secondary College, Edithvale Primary School, Mordialloc College, Mount Eliza North Primary School, and Mornington Park Primary School.

with Raia Flinos

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

FRIDAY

PATIENCE

ABC TV, 8.30pm

THURSDAY A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW

SBS, 9.30pm

Amor Towles’ delightful book set during the Russian revolution has been elegantly adapted into this limited series starring a twinkling Ewan McGregor (left). Faithful down to the aristocrat’s bushy moustache, the witty outing observes the fictional Count Alexander Ilyich Rostov (McGregor), who is banished to the attic of the lavish Hotel Metropol. Forced to while away three decades after being sentenced to house arrest by a Bolshevik tribunal, the charming noble spends his time befriending guests of the hotel as well as its staff.

With its clever, character-driven plots and quirky crimes that keep audiences guessing, it’s little wonder that this neurodiversity-focused drama was renewed for a third season before its second had even hit screens. The procedural drama changes gears for this second-season finale – placing criminal records clerk Patience (Ella Maisy Purvis, right) and DI Frankie Monroe (Jessica Hynes) in a high-stakes hostage situation where both their lives are on the line. Their captor is an escaped prisoner who claims she was wrongfully convicted of murder 15 years ago.

FRIDAY

EUROVISION SONG CONTEST

SBS, 7.30pm

Music fans turn their attention to Vienna this weekend as the Austrian capital hosts the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. While die-hard devotees will likely catch the 5am (AEST) semi-final broadcasts live on Wednesday and Friday morning ahead of Sunday’s grand final, casual viewers are best advised to tune in for this access-all-areas pass. Aussie commentators Courtney Act and Danny Estrin present all of the action from the first semi-final tonight, while Saturday’s primetime broadcast includes a dazzling performance from pop powerhouse Delta Goodrem (right). Her entry, “Eclipse”, is a quintessential power ballad with an epic key change that’s tailormade to take on the competition.

TUESDAY SHAUN MICALLEF’S GOING FOR BROKE

ABC TV, 8pm

In his 2020 docuseries On the Sauce, teetotal comedian Shaun Micallef (above) tapped into Australia’s drinking culture, getting hands on with booze for the first time in 30 years. In this new three-parter, Micallef applies a similar approach to another national pastime: gambling. Its appeal is not something the comic has ever understood, but with his young sons and their friends bombarded by gambling ads, he decides to take a closer look. Tuesday’s premiere begins with an afternoon of sports betting.

Thursday, May 14

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Gruen. (PGs, R) 10.35 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 11.25 Urzila. (Mls, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Bergerac. (Mlv, R) 1.45 Tech Smart Agriculture. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. (Final) 2.55 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

Students return to interview Jimmy Barnes. 10.05 ABC Late News. 10.20 The Business. (R)

10.35 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PGv, R)

11.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

12.10 Parliament Question Time. 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

5.00 A Bite To Eat. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Legacy List. (PGah, R) 11.00 Finding Your Roots. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point. (R) 2.05 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres. (R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 5. Highlights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Rick Stein’s Australia. Rick Stein motors up the NSW North Coast. 8.40 American Prince: JFK Jr: Ladies And Gentlemen, Meet George. (Ml, R) John F Kennedy Jr launches George magazine.

9.30 A Gentleman In Moscow. (Premiere) A Russian count is sentenced to house arrest. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Under The Bridge. (Madl) 11.50 DNA. (MA15+a, R) 2.25 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 5.00 Eurovision Song Contest.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Beat The Chasers UK. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 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 MOVIE: Abducted On Prom Night. (2023, Mav) Karen Cliche. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 10. Brisbane Lions v Geelong. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the match.

11.00 Kick Ons. A preview of the upcoming AFL matches.

11.30 SAS: AUS v ENG. (Madlv, R) Recruits must maintain their composure. 12.30 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, 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 Rugby League. NRL Women’s State Of Origin. Queensland v New South Wales. Game 2. 9.35 NRL Women’s State Of Origin Post-Match. Post-match wrap-up.

10.00 9News Late.

10.30 The Inheritance. (Premiere, Ma)

11.30 First On Scene. (Mad, R) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Reel Destinations. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV

TEN (10)

Friday, May 15

ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)

NINE (9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Compass. (PG, R) 10.30 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Assembly. (PGa, R) 1.45 Bad Company. (M, R) 2.10 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 2.55 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 WorldWatch. 10.00 Legacy List. (R) 11.00 Finding Your Roots. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point. (R) 2.05 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres. (PG, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 6. Highlights.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Clarence Slockee explores diverse foliage plants.

8.30 Patience. (Final, Mv) Patience and Frankie are held hostage by an armed escaped prisoner claiming she is innocent.

9.20 Gruen. (PG, R) Presented by Wil Anderson.

9.55 Urzila. (Mls, R) Comedic chaos from Urzila Carlson.

10.20 ABC Late News.

10.40 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R)

11.25 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R)

12.15 Love Me. (MA15+, R) 1.05 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Eurovision Song Contest. Hosted by Courtney Act and Danny Estrin.

10.00 Rock Legends: Chicago. (PGa, R)

Charts the history of rock band Chicago.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 The King. (MA15+s) The services infiltrate San Michele.

11.55 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+asv, R)

1.50 Syndrome E. (Malv, R)

3.55 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R)

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

France 24. 4.35 PBS News. 5.35 Inside The Huddle. 6.05 Over The Black Dot. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 7. 1.35am The Nine Lives Of. 2.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Daniel Tiger’s. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 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! 8.55 BattleBots. 9.40 Gladiators UK. 10.40 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am

Oink. Continued. (2022, PG, Dutch) 6.25 A Great Friend. (2023, PG, French) 8.15 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 10.20 A Singular Crime. (2022, M, Spanish) 12.25pm In A Land That No Longer Exists. (2022, M, German) 2.20 Vai. (2019, PG) 4.00 Grandpas. (2019, PG, Spanish) 5.50 Thunderbirds Are GO. (1966, PG) 7.35 Groundhog Day. (1993, PG) 9.30 The Full Monty. (1997, M) 11.15 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Tales From Zambia. 11.00 Going Places. Noon Undermined: Tales From The Kimberley. 2.00 Strait To The Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 7.30 MOVIE: Legend Of The Guardians. (2010, PG) 9.20 MOVIE: Masterminds. (2016) 11.05 Late Programs.

Saturday, May 16

ABC TV (2)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG)

(3)

David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef. (Final, R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R) 6.00 Morning Programs.0 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 11.00 Hot Roads: World’s Most Dangerous Roads. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Sailing. Sail Grand Prix. Round 5. Highlights. 3.00 Stories From The Cities. 3.30 U-96, The True Story Of Das Boot. (PGaln, R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 7. Highlights. 5.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 5.35 Cold War Spies. (PG)

6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) Sharon takes a shine to Kel’s best friend.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

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

7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG) The team investigates the death of a business owner.

8.30 Silent Witness. (MA15+) Nikki conducts an unusual post-mortem. DNA evidence forces the team to seek advice from an unexpected quarter.

10.15 Bergerac. (Mv, R) Bergerac and Barney’s relationship reaches breaking point.

11.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Continuous music programming.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Eurovision Song Contest. Coverage of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, as Delta Goodrem finds out if she has qualified for the Grand Final. 10.00 The Wonders Of Europe: Schonbrunn Palace. (PG, R) Looks at Vienna’s Schonbrunn Palace, an eye-popping, vibrant and glorious symbol of Austria’s imperial heritage. 11.00 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v, R) Layton and Wilford vie for the upper hand.

1.40 The Kingdom. (Ma, R)

3.00 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Hornsea To Spurn Point. (R)

4.10 Bamay. (R) 5.00 Eurovision Song Contest.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Malicious Motives. (2021, Madv, R) Carrie Schroeder. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 10. Sydney v Collingwood. From the SCG.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the match.

11.15 GetOn Extra. Lizzie Jelfs, Matt Hill, Simon Marshall and Brent Zerafa dive headlong into the weekend’s best racing.

11.45 My Reno Rules. (PGl, R) Four teams renovate two Melbourne houses purchased by self-made billionaire Adrian Portelli.

1.20 Quacks. (Mads)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian

Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG)

TEN (10)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Airport Security: USA. (PGdl) Agents carry out a cargo flight inspection.

8.30 MOVIE: A Star Is Born. (2018, Madls, R) A musician helps a young singer find fame as his own career spirals downward. Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott.

11.15 MOVIE: Gifted. (2017, Ml, R) A man is drawn into a custody battle. Chris Evans.

1.00 Explore TV Viking. (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+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) A couple’s house is too small. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Arrowfield Dark Jewel Classic Race Day, Andrew Ramsden Race Day and Doomben 10,000 Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs. 8.00 Ooops! I Bought A Pub. Shane Jacobson buys a rundown country pub sight unseen and attempts to bring it back to life.

8.30 MOVIE: The Day After Tomorrow. (2004, Ma, R) A climatologist tries to save his family after the planet is plunged into a sudden ice age. Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Emmy Rossum. 11.00 SAS: AUS v ENG. (Madlv, R) Recruits must maintain their composure. 12.00 Devils. (MA15+av)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (R) 12.30 Great Australian Detour Snow. (R) 1.00 Explore TV Viking. (R) 1.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGs, R) 2.30 Scar Tissue. (PGadm) 3.30 Tasman Trails. 4.30

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 11. Parramatta Eels v Melbourne Storm.

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) A bulldog has lost its spark. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. A couple must decide whether to move or not. 8.30 Building The Dream. Architectural designer Charlie Luxton helps first-time builders design budget-friendly homes that suit their lifestyles. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mms, R) Paramedics respond to a child’s call about a five-year-old stuck in mud, but all is not as it seems. 11.30 Elsbeth. (PGlsv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 1.10pm

9.40 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game.

10.00 MOVIE: City Of Lies. (2018, MA15+lv, R) The murders of two rappers are investigated. Johnny Depp.

12.05 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)

1.00 Tasman Trails. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

Sunday, May 17

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 The Assembly. (PGa, R) 3.15 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. (PGa, R) 4.10 Grand Designs. (Final, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Intimate Access. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Assembly: Dave Hughes. (PGa) The students interview Dave Hughes. 8.15 Bad Company. (PGn) Margie decides to become social media famous and Ryan helps her to go viral.

8.40 Bergerac. (Mal) Bergerac’s pursuit of Monica has unexpected and dangerous consequences.

9.30 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) The team investigates the death of a business owner. 10.30 Silent Witness. (MA15+, R)

12.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.00 Dream Gardens. (R) 4.30 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 11.00 Hot Roads: World’s Most Dangerous Roads. (PG) 12.00 PBS News Compass Points. 12.30 WorldWatch. 12.55 The Point. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Gymnastics. Artistic World Challenge Cup Series. Highlights. 4.30 Cycling. Giro d’Italia. Stage 8. Highlights. 5.30 The Battle Of Crete. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Eurovision Song Contest. (PG) Coverage of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, as 25 nations compete in the Grand Final.

12.00 MOVIE: Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song. (2021, Ml, R) Leonard Cohen.

2.05 Matched: Neekita And Sid/ Sabby And Vinny. (PG, R)

2.55 A Certain Mother. (PGan, R) 4.15 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 1.50 Kangaroo Beach. 2.15 Peter Rabbit. 2.30 Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 Paddington. 4.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.05 PJ Masks. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 The Inbestigators. 7.45 Caper Crew. 8.10 Secrets At Red Rocks. 8.30 Animal Park. 10.00 Secrets Of The Zoo. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

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6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Pro Bull Riding Australia. Noon Over The Black Dot. 12.30 Inside The Huddle. 1.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 10. Highlights. 2.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 3.40 Black Magic. 4.40 Stompem Ground 2022: Midnight Oil. 6.35 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 7.25 The People Vs Robodebt. 8.30 I Am Not Your Negro. 10.10 MOVIE: Tudawali. (1987, M) 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the match. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 10. St Kilda v Richmond. 6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 12.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The 1% Club. (PGls) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.

8.00 7NEWS Spotlight.

9.00 Child Snatchers: A Day At The Fair. (MA15+a) Looks at the disappearance of seven-year-old Mark Tildesley from a funfair in 1984.

10.50 24 Hours In Police Custody: Knifed. (Malv, R)

12.00 A Friend Of The Family. (MA15+a, R)

1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R)

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. 10.30 Jabba’s Movies. 11.00 Better Homes. Noon Australia’s Amazing Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 The Floor. (PG) Hosted by Rodger Corser.

8.15 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.15 To Be Advised.

10.15 9News Late.

10.45 The First 48: Old Flame/ Bad Behaviour. (Mav, R)

11.40 American Ripper: Home Sweet Hell. (Mav)

12.35 Oz Off Road TV. (PGl, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. (PG) Amateur cooks take to the kitchen. 8.15 Race Across The World. (Ml) The teams must navigate the full length of Thailand to reach the next checkpoint in Koh Phi Phi. 9.30 Taskmaster Australia. (Ms, R) The comedians try to conceal the best thing in their mouth. Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 10.30 NCIS: Origins. (Mv, R) The team works with the FBI. 11.30 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 PBS News Horizons. 10.00 France 24 English News. 10.30 Eurovision Song Contest. 1.10pm Faithless. 2.10 Jeopardy! 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS Washington Week. 5.10 PBS News Compass Points. 5.40 The Frontier. 6.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 9. 1.35am The Nine Lives Of. 2.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

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6am Morning Programs. 9.20 Vai. (2019, PG) 11.00 Oskars Kleid. (2022, M, German, Spanish) 12.55pm Close. (2022, M, Dutch, English, Flemish, French) 2.50 Thunderbirds Are GO. (1966, PG) 4.30 Delfin. (2019, PG, Spanish) 6.10 Sabrina. (1995, PG) 8.30 Past Lives. (2023, Korean, English, Mandarin, French) 10.30 The Talented Mr Ripley. (1999, M) 1am Late Programs.

Monday, May 18

TV (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Silent Witness. (Ml, R) 11.40 You Can’t Ask That. (Mls, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (R) 3.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 11.05 Finding Your Roots. (PG, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS News Compass Points. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point. (R) 2.05 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres. (PGa, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PGl, R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 9. Highlights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Time Is Money. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. Australians tell personal stories.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.20 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser. 9.35 Planet America. A look at American politics.

10.05 Todd Sampson’s Why? (Ma, R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R) 12.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes: David Green. (PG) 8.40 Ancient Greece By Train: Athens. (R) Professor Alice Roberts explores Greece.

9.35 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M) Hosted by Greg Davies. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Sambre: Anatomy Of A Crime. (Mav) 11.50 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R) 2.45 Off The Beaten Track With Kate Humble. (PGn, R) 3.55 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

12.05am Dark Side Of The Ring. 1.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.35 Chopped Jnr. 10.15 Kids Baking C’ship. 11.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am My Neighbour Totoro. Continued. (1988, PG) 6.25 Castle In The Sky. (1986, PG) 8.40 Delfin. (2019, PG, Spanish) 10.20 The Talented Mr Ripley. (1999, M) 12.55pm Hounds. (2023, M, Berber, French) 2.35

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Glenn And Mick’s Celebrity Intervention. (Ms) Hosted by Glenn Robbins and Mick Molloy. 8.40 9-1-1. (Mav) The 118’s actions are investigated for possible mistakes after a recent fire call.

9.40 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.

10.40 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League.

11.40 Happy’s Place. (PGal)

12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R)

1.10 The Outdoor Room With Jamie Durie. (R)

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

The Floor. (PG, R)

Getaway. (PG, R)

My Way. (R)

Pointless. (PG)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Floor. (Final, PG) Hosted by Rodger Corser.

8.45 Footy Classified. (Ml) A team of footy experts tackles the AFL’s big issues and controversies.

9.45 Players. (Ml) A look at all the AFL news.

10.45 9News Late.

11.15 100% Footy. (Mal)

12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.05 Hello SA. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News.

12.30pm MOVIE: Tango & Cash. (1989, M) 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Under Siege. (1992, M) 10.45 Seinfeld. 11.45 The 100. 12.35am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.45 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 3.00 Jeopardy! UK. 4.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm

Tuesday, May 19

ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 A Life In Ten Pictures. (PG, R) 11.50 Gardening Australia: My Garden Path. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Death In Paradise. (PGv, R) 2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.25 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.55 Grand Designs Aust. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

7.30.

Compass: Intimate Access. (PG, R)

10.05 If You’re Listening. (R)

10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.45 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.05 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R) 12.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Make Up: A Glamorous History. (PGa, R) 10.00 Legacy List. (R) 11.00 Finding Your Roots. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point. (R) 2.05 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres. (PGa, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Guy Sebastian. (PG)

8.30 Insight. Looks at the rising popularity of One Nation.

9.30 Dateline: Greek Islands: Built Up And Booked Out. Takes a look at the price of mass tourism in Greece.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.05 The Negotiator. (Premiere, Mal)

12.00 World On Fire. (Mav, R) 3.15 Off The Beaten Track With Kate Humble. (PG, R) 4.25 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Black Dot. 3.55 BBC News At Ten. 4.25 France 24. 4.55 PBS News. 5.55 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.45 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.35 Travel Man. 9.05 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 10. 1.35am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 4.05pm Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 The Slow Mo Guys’ Big Adventures. (Final) 9.05 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.30 BattleBots. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

11.00 Living Black. 11.30 The Coolbaroo Club. 12.30pm Ablaze. 2.00 Strait To The Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 7.35 Ocean Warriors. (Final) 8.00 A Cedar Is Life. 9.00 MOVIE: Stand By Me. (1986, M) 10.35 MOVIE: Countryman. (2023, M) Midnight Late Programs. NITV (34)

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.

6am

Morning Programs. 7.10 Porco Rosso. (1992, PG) 8.55 Francis: Pray For Me. (2015, PG, Spanish) 10.55 UnIndian. (2015, M) 1pm Past Lives. (2023, Korean, English, Mandarin, French) 3.00 Hotel Salvation. (2016, PG, Hindi) 4.50 The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957, PG) 7.45 Shadow Island. (2023, M, Norwegian, Swedish) 9.30 Ama Gloria. (2023, PG, French, Kabuverdianu) 11.05 Late Programs.

Wednesday, May 20

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6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. Sonny refuses to play by the rules.

7.30 My Reno Rules. (PG) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

9.15 House Of Wellness. (PG) A team of industry experts, media personalities and wellness advocates shares insights and experiences to highlight living well.

10.15 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.

11.15 Ambulance: Code Red. (Mav, R) 12.15 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R)

1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Morning Programs. 6.30

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TEN (10)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGl) Comedy panel show.

8.30 Clarkson’s Farm: Splurging. (Mal) Jeremy Clarkson visits his first cattle market for beef as his pub plans progress.

9.40 Footy Classified. (Ml) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues. 10.40 9News Late.

11.10 The Grand Tour. (Mal) 1.05 Destination WA. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Building Ideas. (PG, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) Amateur cooks take to the kitchen. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.40 10 News+. (R) 11.10

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(1950) 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Maytime In Mayfair. (1949) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.40 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.30 Bewitched. 11.30 Motor Racing. FIA Formula E World C’ship. 12.40pm MOVIE: The Watcher In The Woods. (2017, M) 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Hangover.

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(9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. (R) 11.15 The Assembly. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.30 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.00 Grand Designs Aust. (Final, PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 10. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 9.55 Legacy List. (R) 11.00 Finding Your Roots. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 10. Highlights.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Gruen. (PG)

8.35 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG) Presented by Guy Montgomery.

9.25 Urzila. (Mals) Urzila has an odd house guest.

9.50 Bad Company. (PGn, R)

10.15 Planet America. (R)

10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. (R) 11.20 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+s, R) 11.50 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R) 12.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Alexander Armstrong In India. (PG) Alexander Armstrong heads to Jaipur.

8.30 The Trial Of Michael Jackson: The Prosecution. (M) The Michael Jackson trial continues.

9.25 The Audacity. (M) A would-be tech titan and his therapist try to make a fortune.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Rise Of The Raven. (MA15+asv)

12.05 Golden Boy. (MA15+ds, R) 1.55 Classified. (Malv, R) 3.35 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Daniel Tiger’s. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 9.05 Adv Time. 9.50 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 6.50 Ama Gloria. (2023, PG, French, Kabuverdianu) 8.25 Open The Wall. (2014, PG, German) 10.10 Discovering Film. 11.05 Goodbye Julia. (2023, M, Sudanese Arabic) 1.20pm Sweet As. (2022, M) 2.55 The Movie Show. 3.30 Gulmohar. (2023, PG, Hindi) 6.00 The 39 Steps. (1935, PG) 7.40 The Tracker. (2002, M) 9.30 Monster. (2023, M) 11.50 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 A Cedar Is Life. Noon MOVIE: Stand By Me. (1986, M) 1.30

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Time Is Money. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGl, R) 1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGm, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Abigail works to persuade Mackenzie.

7.30 SAS: AUS v ENG. (Madlv) A punishment proves too much.

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 Unfiltered. (M) Hamish McLachlan sits down with key football stars and personalities to reveal their stories.

10.00 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.

11.00 Ultimate Crash Test. (PGal, R)

1.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. (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 Events That Changed Australia: The Birth Of Professional Sport. (Ml)

8.30 NRL Origin Stories. (Premiere, PGl) Looks at the history of the NRL Origin series.

9.40 9News Late.

10.10 The Inheritance. (Mal)

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Shire secretary congratulated on improved financial position

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

MR. J. A. P. Ham, Shire secretary, at last Friday’s Council meeting submitted his report and financial statement for half-year and month.

Cr. Pratt said the Council could not allow the reports to be received in the usual manner without congratulating the secretary on the very excellent manner in which he had conducted the Council’s business, which was of a very satisfactory nature.

Cr. Bradbury: There is no doubt that the position in all ridings is very satisfactory indeed.

Cr Miles: The report should be pleasing to all councillors, especially so for Seaford, seeing that it is the first time since my entering the Council, at any rate, that a credit balance is shown for that riding.

Cr. Armstrong: It is pleasing to the Council to see its business being managed in the manner in which it is, and the very satisfactory position that the Council is in generally.

Cr. Brown said he had much pleasure in complimenting the secretary on his work. His advice in regard to the rates was accepted and acted upon by the Council, and, his advice in the future should see us in a still better position.

Cr. Hoban: It is pleasing to peruse the secretary’s report, and he should indeed know that this Council is aware and appreciative of the excellent work he has performed.

Cr. May said that the ratepayers held a very apprehensive view as regards the Council’s position some time ago, and should be pleased to know that their business is being conducted by Mr. Ham in the most excellent manner.

Cr. Overton: It is quite an easy matter and also a pleasure to speak on a subject such as this. I think there will be quite a number of men seeking municipal honours when it is known that things are in such a satisfactory condition.

There is no doubt that the Council should congratulate all officers, and Mr. Ham, for the magnificent work performed.

Other councillors present also spoke in glowing terms of the very excellent report submitted by Mr. Ham. The Shire president (Cr. Wells) in conveying to Mr. Ham the Council’s appreciation of the work he had performed, said that the business from one meeting to another had been placed before the Council in a very businesslike way, and had kept the councillors posted up with all matters concerning the Shire. (Applause).

Mr. Ham, in reply, said he desired to thank the Council sincerely for the kind remarks made in reference to himself and brother officers. “We are working wholeheartedly in the interests of the Council and endeavouring to place this Shire on the best footing possible.” (Applause).

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New suburban radius includes Frankston

Frankston residents were delighted this week to learn that the railway suburban area would be extended.

The increase in the suburban radius which has been decided on will have the effect of nearly doubling the area of land within the suburban area, and a great many stations at which the country fares were formerly in operation will now benefit from the substantially lower suburban rate.

It is likely that the benefit will be felt more on the Frankston line, where residents have been trying for years to obtain the operation of suburban rates as far as Frankston.

There has been a marked tendency for the settlement of the areas along this line by business men from the city, and it is expected that the operation of the lower suburban fares as far as Frankston will considerably stimulate development down the Bay.

The stations on the Frankston line which will be affected are Carrum, Seaford, and Frankston. Chelsea is now the last station on this line within the radius.

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Peninsula Motor Ambulance

A special meeting of representatives of the Shires of the Peninsula was held at the Shire Hall, Mornington, on Saturday afternoon last, May 8.

Exception had been taken to a recent discussion of the Frankston and Hastings Council, which resulted in a request being made by that Council to the Ambulance Committee for a reduction in the charge in a case for the motor ambulance.

The Council considered that the charge made to a patient at Tyabb was excessive. As a result, it was apparent that the committee had acted in a proper businesslike manner in all matters that had been criticised.

It appeared that many people had a misconception of the correct charges and even of the driver’s fee. Several Frankston councillors were under the impression that the charge was 1/3 per mile and 5/- an hour for the driver. This was wrong, as the charge of 1/3 included all expenses. Since then the charge has been reduced considerably.

PUZZLE ZONE

The appointment of Mr. Gray as a representative of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings proved to be legitimate.

Mr. Gray has had previous experience with ambulance work. A large percentage of the public consider that the ambulance should be free. If so, the suggestion of Cr. Jack, that every district finance the ambulance in proportion to its population by means of benefit entertainments — should be adopted.

Flinders Shire had done the most in raising funds, and no call has yet been dealt with from that district.

“It was also explained that a fair amount in fees was abandoned on account of patients being unable to pay the full fees. Many reductions had been made, and for this to continue funds must be available.

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Mornington v Hastings

The Mornington Peninsula Football Association’s competition opened on Saturday. The weather was not the best for good football, as the very heavy rains which had fallen had made the playing grounds fairly heavy.

Although it was the opening matches of the season at Hastings there was a fair attendance of barrackers.

The Mornington team, captained by Don Hutchins, comprised a good number of seconds players, and all showed good promise. Hastings had a fairly strong team in the field, but “’Nipper” Floyd and Jack brothers were absentees.

The game commenced punctually at three o’clock, and Mornington commenced to secure. At times good football was witnessed, but generally it was of a scramble.

The final bell rang with Mornington easy winners:— Mornington, 7 goals 11 behinds. Hastings, 2 goals, 10 behinds. The umpiring was fairly good, Jepson being in charge.

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Professional at Peninsula Golf Club Ltd.

Donald Thomson, formerly plusplayer in the artisans’ club at Machrihanish, Scotland, and now professional to the Peninsula golf and country club at Frankston, registered his fourth successive win in this year’s professional golf events, by winning “The Age” and “Leader” purse from Reg Jupp in the deciding 36 holes match at Commonwealth golf links on Saturday last. Thomson has been in Australia four years. When he arrived, he took part in the play for the national open championship and just failed to qualify in the select band for the match play section. Then he went off, and, forgetting the royal old game for the time, devoted his energies to wandering about the rural parts, mining, and later was assistant greenkeeper and workman on the Commonwealth links.

Then, a couple of months ago, he was accepted for the position of club professional at Frankston. So far this year he has won every professional event played. Thomson is a decided acquisition to the first-class golf of Australia, and it is doubtful if there is another player In the land who could show such consistent and convincing golf as this man has shown ever the last two or three weeks.

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From the Pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 14 May 1926

Scoreboard

Controversial finish see Stonecats get win

MPFNL

By Kennedy McCullough

MEN’S DIV ONE SEN

DIVISION One had five games take place on Saturday (9 May) for their fifth round of the season.

Frankston YCW had a narrow win against Edi-Asp, remaining undefeated, but it was not without controversy.

Frankston YCW took an early lead in the first quarter, scoring 3.4 to Edi-Asp’s 2.0.

The second quarter saw Edi-Asp claiming the lead, going into half time up by two points.

Edi-Asp kept their lead in the third quarter, scoring 3.3 to Frankston YCW’s 3.1.

When the final siren went, the scoreboard showed the clash had ended in a draw with both teams on 69 points, only to have the goal umpires confer and correct the score with Frankston YCW winning by one point on 69 to Edithvale-Aspendale’s 68.

Dromana was able to secure a win against Devon Meadows.

The first quarter was very eventful for Dromana, scoring six goals and taking a 33 point lead.

Dromana scored a further 3.2 in the second quarter to Devon Meadows 3.1, leaving Dromana in the lead going into the long break 28 points up.

Both teams scored fairly equally in the third quarter, with Dromana pulling a little further ahead to a 36 points margin.

Devon Meadows was unable to catch up in the final quarter, allowing Dromana to win by 30 points.

Nick Battle scored three goals for Devon Meadows. Clayton Gay scored four goals for Dromana.

Mornington suffered their fifth defeat of the season at the hands of Langwarrin.

Langwarrin took the lead in the first quarter, leaving them ahead by one goal at the first break.

The second quarter saw Langwarrin pulling away, scoring 5.11 to Mornington’s 3.1.

Quarter three kept a similar score range

between the teams, with Langwarrin leading by 33 at the final break.

The game ended with Langwarrin on 112 points and winning by 36 points overall.

Matt Caine scored four for Mornington. Matthew Johnson and Jack Orchard each scored four goals for Langwarrin.

Despite having an initial lead, Mt Eliza lost in their game against Rosebud.

Mt Eliza took the lead in quarter one, up by nine points at the first break.

In the second quarter, Mt Eliza only scored 1.1 to Rosebud’s 3.3, leaving Rosebud ahead by five at half time.

Mt Eliza scored 3.3 in the third quarter to Rosebud’s 4.6, Rosebud going into the final break 14 points up.

In the final quarter, Mt Eliza only managed to score seven points in total while Rosebud scored 24, allowing Rosebud to win by 31 points.

Pines were able to come out on top in their game against Sorrento.

Sorrento started out strong by scoring three goals to Pines’ one in the first.

By quarter two, Pines had started to score more, scoring seven goals to Pines’ two and entering the long break ahead by 29 points.

In the third, Sorrento was unable to put another goal on the scoreboard, adding one point to their total while Pines added a further three goals.

Despite both teams hitting the scoreboard freely in the final quarter, Pines still walked away with a 28-point win.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

DIVISION ONE MENS SENIORS

Saturday 16 May, 2pm:

Langwarrin v Devon Meadows – Lloyd Park

Dromana v Pines – Dromana Recreation Reserve

Edithvale-Aspendale v Mornington – EdiAsp Regents Park

Rosebud v Frankston YCW – Olympic Park

Rosebud

Sorrento v Mt. Eliza – David Macfarlane Reserve

DIVISION ONE MENS RESERVES

Saturday 16 May, 12pm:

Langwarrin v Devon Meadows – Lloyd Park

Dromana v Pines – Dromana Recreation Reserve

Edithvale-Aspendale v Mornington – EdiAsp Regents Park

Rosebud v Frankston YCW – Olympic Park Rosebud

Sorrento v Mt. Eliza – David Macfarlane Reserve

DIVISION TWO MENS SENIORS

Saturday 16 May, 2pm: Karingal v Bonbeach – Karingal Football Club

Chelsea v Somerville – Chelsea Recreation Reserve

Crib Point v Pearcedale – Crib Point Recreation Reserve Rye v Frankston Bombers – RJ Rowley Reserve

Seaford v Hastings – RF Miles Recreation Reserve

Red Hill v Tyabb – Red Hill Recreation Reserve

DIVISION TWO MENS RESERVES Saturday 16 May, 2pm: Karingal v Bonbeach – Karingal Football Club

Chelsea v Somerville – Chelsea Recreation Reserve

Crib Point v Pearcedale – Crib Point Recreation Reserve

Rye v Frankston Bombers – RJ Rowley Reserve

Seaford v Hastings – RF Miles Recreation Reserve

Red Hill v Tyabb – Red Hill Recreation Reserve

DIVISION ONE WOMENS SENIORS Saturday 16 May, 2pm: Bonbeach v Pearcedale – Bonbeach Reserve

Frankston v Karingal –Kinetic Stadium

Hastings/Balnarring v Mornington –Balnarring Reserve

Warragul Industrials v Tyabb – Western Park

DIVISION ONE WOMENS RESERVES

Saturday 16 May, 12pm: Warragul Industrials v Tyabb – Western Park

Frankston v Karingal –Kinetic Stadium

Chelsea continue dream run for 2026

MPFNL

By Kennedy McCullough

MEN’S DIV TWO SEN

DIVISION Two Men’s Seniors completed their fifth round of the season with six games being played.

After their win against Red Hill, Chelsea remains the only undefeated team in this division.

In the first quarter, Chelsea managed to score four goals to Red Hill’s two, giving Chelsea an early lead.

Chelsea was able to pull ahead in the second quarter after slotting 6.2 to Red Hill’s 1.2, leaving a 44 point difference going into the long break.

Chelsea continued to excel in the third quarter after scoring 4.5 to Red Hill’s 3.1.

Red Hill stood no chance in catching up to Chelsea after the last quarter, as Red Hill scored one goal to Chelsea’s eight, leaving Chelsea to win by 92 points.

Oliver Pullar scored three goals for Red Hill and was among their best. Nick Carlon scored five goals for Chelsea and was among their best.

After taking an early lead, Bonbeach did not let the win slip away from them and were able to best Hastings.

In the first, Bonbeach scored 4.4 to Hastings’ 1.3, leaving the teams with a 19 point difference.

Hastings started to catch up in the second quarter after making three goals, but still went into the long break trailing by nine points.

Bonbeach reclaimed their passion in the third quarter and scored 15 points total compared to Hastings’ eight points total.

Bonbeach finally pulled away in the fourth water, scoring 4.2 to Hastings’ 2.2, and winning by 22 points.

Despite their scoring inaccuracies, Crib Point was still able to claim a win against Tyabb.

Both teams played very similarly in the first quarter score wise, with Crib Point leading by six points.

In the second quarter, the Magpies were able to keep Tyabb scoreless while scoring 4.7 of their own, leaving them with a 37 point lead going into the long break.

Tyabb was able to put 1.2 on the board in the third quarter while Crib Point put on 5.4.

The fourth quarter showed both teams playing their best quarter of the game, with Tyabb scoring 4.1 and Crib Point scoring 7.7 and securing an 87 point win.

Jake Sengstock scored three goals for Tyabb and was among their best. Archie Shepherd scored four goals for Crib Point and was among their best.

Frankston Bombers secure their second place spot on the ladder after their win against Pearcedale.

Pearcedale started quarter one with an early lead, pulling ahead by 14 points due to scoring inaccuracies for the Bombers.

The second quarter had both teams separated by only three points, with the Bombers in the lead on 34 points.

Pearcedale was only able to score one goal in the third quarter while the Bombers scored seven, allowing them to pull ahead by 42 points.

A further seven goals were added to the Bombers’ total in the fourth quarter while Pearcedale once again only scored one goal, leaving the Bombers to win by 81 points.

Despite the game being at their home ground,

Karingal was bested by Rye.

Karingal scored 2.2 in the first quarter while Rye scored 4.1.

In the second quarter, Karingal was able to double their score, going onto the long break on 28 points while Rye led by 18 points.

Rye scored a further 2.2 in the third quarter to Karingal’s 1.1, leading by 25 points.

While Karingal was only able to put an additional 1.1 onto the scoreboard, Rye was able to score 5.4, leaving them to win by 52 points.

Seaford managed to win against Somerville, despite playing at Somerville’s home ground.

Seaford took a five point lead in the first quarter, scoring 2.2 to Somerville’s 1.3.

Somerville went into the long break with a one point lead, with 23 points on the board for them.

In quarter three, Seaford was able to pull ahead, scoring seven goals to Somerville’s one.

In a close final quarter, Somerville tried their best to catch up to Seaford’s score but was unable to do so, falling 12 points short.

Pearcedale grab first win of season against Yabbies

MPFNL

By Kennedy McCullough

WOMEN’S DIV ONE SEN

PEARCEDALE was able to secure their first win for the season against Tyabb in their low scoring clash.

In the first quarter, Tyabb was unable to put a score on the board while Pearcedale scored nine points.

Tyabb and Pearcedale each scored one point in the second quarter, leaving Pearcedale ahead by nine going into the long break.

Tyabb scored their first goal of the game in the third quarter and Pearcedale was also able to score a goal, leaving Pearcedale ahead by ten points.

Pearcedale was able to score two points in the final quarter to Tyabb’s one, allowing Pearcedale to win by 11.

Karingal was able to destroy Bonbeach in their game and win easily.

Bonbeach was able to score one goal in the first quarter to Karingal’s three, leaving Karingal ahead by 13 points.

For the next two quarters, Bonbeach was unable to score at all, and over both quarters, Karingal was able to score 4.4.

In the final quarter, Bonbeach scored one point while Karingal was able add 4.3, leaving them to win by 73 points.

Mornington was able to secure a win against Frankston.

In the first quarter, Mornington scored 6.1 to

Skye still searching for first win

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

SKYE United emerged from Saturday’s chaotic contest with Hampton East Brighton with a precious point after a six-goal thriller at Dendy Park.

Both teams were searching for their first win of the season and the hosts were well on their way to breaking that duck when taking a 2-0 lead in the first half.

HEB struck its first blow in the 33rd minute when Jay Leader headed home from a corner and 10 minutes later Joshua Frame flicked on his header from a free-kick to make it 2-0.

Skye hit back on the stroke of half-time when Jason Nowakowski’s long ball found Marcus Spivey and the big man rounded HEB keeper Anirudh Kappiyoor to make it 2-1.

Skye started the better of the sides in the second half and within five minutes scores were level.

An Alex Boisseranc cross found Artim Baki sliding in at the back post and it was 2-2.

It was Baki at the double four minutes later when he struck a loose ball outside the box which curled into the top corner.

Skye was in front for the first time in the contest but the frenetic pace of the match didn’t slow.

The visitors had a great chance to ice this one but substitute Mitch Blake had his penalty saved by Kappiyoor and in the 90th minute Flynn O’Reilly’s header drew the home side level.

When the referee pointed to the spot in the fifth minute of added time the home side had every reason to believe that the three points were heading its way.

That was until substitute Bryan Bran slammed his conversion attempt into the crossbar.

Skye gets another chance to record that elusive State 1 win on Saturday when it hosts bottom side Collingwood City.

Skye has led in four of its six games this season but so far has been unable to defend its lead.

In VPL1 Langwarrin remained in the relegation zone when beaten 4-1 by promotion candidate Melbourne Knights at Lawton Park on Saturday.

When striker Alub Webb was tripped inside the area in the 16th minute big Lucas Portelli had no problem scoring from the spot.

But the visitors replied in the 24th minute from a break on the right and a cutback that was angled first time by Josh Divin past young Langy keeper Branten Kindler.

Eight minutes later Langy went behind and never recovered.

A Knights corner was headed to the edge of the area where Luka Kolic left Rogan McGeorge tackling thin air before sending a superbly curled strike into the top corner.

In the 56th minute a slip by Kindler gifted a turnover and Kolic made it 3-1.

He completed his hat-trick in style in the 79th minute.

He cut inside from the right playing two onetwos before easily slotting the ball past a helpless Kindler.

Langy continues to have problems defending having conceded 68 goals in its last 30 games. It needs to address this problem and quickly if it is to save its season.

In State 2 Peninsula Strikers drew 1-1 with Gippsland United at Centenary Park last weekend.

Gippsland scored in the 8th minute by playing the ball to the byline and cutting it back for a one-touch finish from Nathan Lugton. Strikers were on top for the rest of the half with Gippsland keeper Liam Andersen making an excellent save from a Riley Anderton header.

In the 33rd minute Joel Bowen found Danny Brooks inside the box and he skipped around a defender then slotted the ball to the left of Andersen for the equaliser.

Strikers had the balance of play for the rest of the match but Gippsland defended well which was enough to earn the visitors a point.

In State 4 Chelsea and Baxter drew 0-0 at Edithvale Recreation Reserve on Saturday. Both keepers were in form and Baxter’s central defensive combination of Cody Storton-

French and Aiden McKenna stymied the threat of Chelsea’s gun striker James Stinson and Daniel Vella.

Rosebud lost 2-1 to league leader Springvale City at Olympic Park on Saturday evening.

The Budders led 1-0 in the 16th minute with Elliott Craig finishing off a slick interpassing move.

Right on half-time Rosebud’s Elish Davies was sent off following an altercation with Springvale’s Callum Herd.

Davies exited the pitch with a cut and blackened eye and Rosebud was incensed when Herd only received a yellow card.

Rosebud head coach Jason Symonds also was shown a red card.

“I just asked the referee what was going on,” Symonds said.

“It was non-abusive just a query but by then things had gotten out of control.”

When play restarted Springvale’s Marc Watson scored with a heavily deflected shot and the sides went in at half-time locked at 1-1.

The visitors hit the front two minutes into the second half when big Matty Hames hit the target.

But Rosebud’s 10 men kept creating chances and came close to equalising a few times.

In the 90th minute Springvale substitute Varounen Vengadachellum was shown a straight red for a dreadful tackle on Sam Timuska-Carr that looks likely to sideline the Rosebud player for some time.

In State 5 Seaford United lost 1-0 at home to Mount Waverley City while Somerville Eagles lost 2-0 at home to Monash Villareal last weekend.

Seaford only has itself to blame for not taking advantage of multiple scoring chances with the winner coming in the 93rd minute.

Seaford’s Mahdi Haidari was yellow carded for a second time in the 51st minute and Mount Waverley’s Martin Palinic suffered a similar fate in the 92nd minute.

In State 6 Frankston Pines notched its second win of the season when it downed Knox United 3-1 at Monterey Reserve on Saturday evening.

In the 9th minute Nathan Yole played the ball inside to Said Uygur who took a touch then hammered home a superb strike.

Pines went further ahead in the 30th minute after Naseer Mohammad was on the end of a great free-kick and played it back across goal for Kenny Akalan to head in.

In the 54th minute Jack Carter’s corner fell to

Akalan who smashed home his second to make it 3-0.

Knox’s sole reply came in the 73rd minute when a misstruck cross fell nicely to Flavien Trivino to poke home.

Mount Eliza recovered from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 away to Old St Kevins on Saturday.

Just before half-time a defensive error set up Old St Kevins forward Yu Fung Ethan Wong who made no mistake from a one-on-one with Mount Eliza keeper Micky Chiodo.

It was 2-0 in the 53rd minute when Ethan Wong scored again this time when his shot skimmed off a sliding defender.

Mount Eliza’s comeback started in the 63rd minute when Old St Kevins keeper Dale George stopped an Alfie Harris shot just short of the line and the incoming Josh Luca did the rest.

The equaliser came four minutes later when a well-taken Noah Green corner was headed in by Callum Drysdale.

Mentone lost 2-0 at home to Old Ivanhoe on Saturday but gave a good account of itself against the league leader.

In State 7 Mount Martha lost 5-0 at home to Noble Suns while Aspendale went down 4-2 away to league leader Keysborough.

Taylan Yildirim and John Gallagher scored for Aspendale.

NEXT WEEKEND’S GAMES

Friday 15 May, 8.30pm

Chisholm Utd v Peninsula Strikers, Jack Edwards Reserve

Saturday 16 May, 3pm

Skye Utd v Collingwood City, Skye Recreation Reserve Old Scotch v Mornington, HA Smith Reserve

Baxter v Monash University, Baxter Park Riversdale v Rosebud, Frog Hollow Reserve

Seaford Utd v Templestowe Wolves, North Seaford Reserve

Mount Waverley City v Somerville Eagles, Tally Ho Reserve

Mount Eliza v Mentone, Emil Madsen Reserve

Brighton v Frankston Pines, Dendy Park Aspendale v Lilydale Montrose Utd, Aspendale Gardens Sports Ground

Mount Martha v Cleeland Utd, Civic Reserve

Saturday 16 May, 5pm North Geelong v Langwarrin, Elcho Park Chelsea BYE

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by RSPCA Victoria

CATS are a wonderful addition to any home, and they bring joy to thousands of families across the country. Part of cat ownership is ensuring cats live happy and healthy lives, and one way to achieve this is through desexing. While desexing cats plays an important role in reducing overpopulation and unwanted litters in both genders, there are specific health and welfare benefits for male cats.

A non-desexed male cat tends to have a strong drive to roam in search of a mate, leading to ongoing escape attempts. Roaming cats are more likely to be injured in a vehicle accident or to get in fights with other cats, increasing the likelihood of injury and exposure to infectious diseases like feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV).

Desexing reduces the hormonal drive to seek a mate, leading to less aggression and calmer behaviour. It also significantly lowers the drive to mark their territory through urine spraying, saving owners from having to clean foul-smelling odours in their home.

There are also physical health benefits, including preventing unwanted pregnancies, eliminating the risk of testicular cancer and reducing the likelihood of prostate disease. Desexing is a simple step and provides cats with benefits that last a lifetime. Cat owners can access low-cost cat desexing via RSPCA Victoria’s Community Outreach program. Visit rspcavic.org/lowcostdesexing for more information.

Good Neighbours, Quiet Dogs: Finding the Balance

Kingston is a dog-friendly city, and while the occasional bark is expected, excessive barking can be disruptive. The good news is—it’s often manageable.

Why do dogs bark?

Dogs bark to communicate, but ongoing barking may be caused by boredom, loneliness, anxiety, fear, or territorial behaviour. Identifying the cause is the first step to resolving it.

Helping to create pet-friendly spaces

If your dog is barking excessively, try:

• Increasing exercise

• Providing toys and mental stimulation

• Ensuring regular companionship

• Reducing noise or visual triggers

Consistent training helps, and persistent issues may require advice from a veterinarian or animal behaviourist.

Reporting dog barking

If a barking dog is a nuisance, start by speaking politely with the owner. If the issue continues, keep a record using a noise log and contact Council for assistance.

For more information, visit: kingston.vic.gov.au/services/pets/dog-issues