Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 17th June 2026

Express concern for stuck pigeon

AFTER a marathon effort involving nine people over two days, a pigeon has been saved from a tricky predicament at Chelsea Railway Station.

The pigeon was trapped between two station panels. It was brought to the attention of Freckle’s Fellowship Pigeon Rescue last week, who called in Pigeon Rescue Support Inc. After an unsuccessful attempt to free the bird, volunteers from Warriors for Wildlife, Peanut’s Pigeon Project, and Vets For Compassion were called in for further help.

A volunteer from Warriors for Wildlife helped keep the pigeon fed while the team worked on a solution. Finally, Metro’s faults crew used an angle grinder to remove the panel bolts and free the trapped pigeon.

A statement from Pigeon Rescue Support read that although the bird was likely trapped for several days, “she is alive, safe, and receiving care with us.”

“This rescue involved nine people, five organisations, countless phone calls, multiple site visits, and over two days of determination all for one little wild pigeon,” Pigeon Rescue Support said. “A huge thank you to everyone involved, especially Metro Trains Melbourne for ultimately stepping up and helping make this rescue possible.

“Every animal deserves compassion. It truly takes a village.”

Council advocates for election funds

WITH an election looming, Kingston Council has unveiled a wishlist of projects which it hopes to secure state government funding towards.

Kingston Council has approved its “Put Kingston First” campaign, and is

The Kingston municipality encompasses the state electorates of Bentleigh, Carrum, Clarinda, Mordialloc, and Sandringham. All of those electorates with the exception of Sandringham are held by Labor.

Kingston mayor Cr Georgina Ox-

calling on election candidates to support its priority projects. Candidates are being asked to fund upgrades to early childhood centres in Dingley Village and Edithvale; the Kingston Arts Precinct in Moorabbin and the Mordialloc Community Centre; the Edithvale–Seaford Wetlands boardwalk; shopping precincts including Chelsea, Highett, Parkdale, and Dingley Village; and sporting facilities across the municipality to support growing numbers of female players.

ley said council’s platform was put together after community input. She said “we’ve listened to what people want for their neighbourhoods, and this campaign is about making sure those local priorities are heard loud and clear in the lead-up to the state election.”

“We know what our community needs: better local facilities, more

vibrant public spaces and infrastructure that keeps pace with growth,” Cr Oxley said. “These are well-planned, community-backed projects that are ready for investment and will make a real difference to people’s daily lives.

“Our community has told us what matters and now we’re asking candidates to back it.”

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Tree planting goal in sight

WORK is underway to plant thousands of trees across the Kingston municipality.

Kingston Council is planning to have over 100,000 trees under its management by the end of this year’s planting program. 5200 trees will be planted this year, with 1200 paid for through a Suburban Rail Loop Authority agreement to replace lost canopy from major projects.

A statement from Kingston Council read that the planting would “mark a significant step towards a greener, cooler, and more resilient Kingston.”

“Planting runs from May to September each year, when cooler conditions help young trees establish strong roots before the summer heat,” council said. “These efforts support council’s Urban Forest Strategy and our goal of increasing canopy cover across Kingston.”

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The cost of doing service: Veterans deserve better

By Rachel Payne MP, Legalise Cannabis Victoria

WE live in a time of increasing global tension. War brings with it terrible destruction and loss of life, but one thing we don’t contemplate enough are the horrors surviving soldiers are left to endure.

I am an MP for Legalise Cannabis Victoria. We are a party of peace and compassion but judgements about war should not involve blanket judgements of veterans.

There are many veterans in my electorate in the South-East of Melbourne and in my role as their MP, I hear of their struggles with both physical and mental health. Many feel unseen, unheard, dismissed and maligned. And many are very unwell.

Some of these veterans are medicinal cannabis patients.

Medicinal cannabis – cannabis prescribed by a doctor – was made legal in Australia in 2016. Many people with treatment-resistant PTSD (including veterans and first responders) find immense relief from it. But recent changes at the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (DVA) are making it much harder to access.

Early this year, DVA implemented a new medicinal cannabis framework that requires veterans to attend mandatory in-person appointments to get their prescriptions. About 95% of medicinal cannabis doctors work online, regional areas don’t have any, and those in the city have long waiting lists and closed books.

Veterans wanting medicinal cannabis often live with mental health

injuries and complex physical pain. Expecting them to be able wait or travel long distances to get their medicine is cruel. It leads to two likely outcomes: going back on harsher medications or, resorting to illegal cannabis. The former is something many veterans actively rail against – see, for example the No More Veteran Zombies campaign which was set up by veteran Derek Pryah.

Derek and his fellow veterans

advocate for better treatments and reject “outdated polypharmacy treatments”. Derek describes his experience of polypharmacy (being on lots of prescription drugs) as turning him into a “zombie” that cost him his health, job and family.

One of my main concerns is this new DVA policy will lead veterans to the illegal cannabis market - the cash-cow of organised crime.

It is a dirty business, and bringing vulnerable people into contact with it

is a recipe for disaster.

Many thousands of veterans around the world find relief in cannabis. A recent SVA survey of members using medicinal cannabis found that 67% of veterans reported pain reduction, 74% improved mental health and, 88% said they’d recommend it to other veterans.

They literally put their lives on the line for us and are being denied a treatment that helps them.

Cannabis is not a drug for every-

one, but it is lifechanging for many. Of course, from my point of view any grown adult should be able to make a decision about whether they consume cannabis or not, but this is doubly so for people who have served our country.

To any veterans reading this article, please know that at Legalise Cannabis we will continue to listen to you, learn, and advocate for your right to access the treatment you need.

Council calls for project ‘co-investment’

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Kingston Council is calling for “co-investment” in the projects, signaling its intent to contribute ratepayer money towards them. Cr Oxley said “some of our best community facilities have been delivered through genuine partnerships between council and the Victorian Government. Projects like pavilion redevelopments, sports lighting upgrades and new playgrounds show how we successfully work together to deliver fantastic community outcomes.”

“The projects in this campaign are planned, prioritised and ready to proceed. With state government support, we can deliver them sooner and give our community the infrastructure it needs now and into the future,” the mayor said. “When local and state governments partner on projects that communities genuinely want and need, the results speak for themselves.

“This election is a real opportunity to deliver lasting benefits for Kingston and we’re ready to work with all candidates to make it happen.”

Sporting facilities being proposed for improvements include Edithvale Common, Bonbeach YCW Junior Sports Club, Dingley Tennis Club, Kingston Heath Reserve, Dolamore Reserve Athletics Track, Beazley Reserve, Glen Street Reserve, St Chad’s Baseball Club, and Chelsea Longbeach Surf Life Saving Club.

To read more about the Put Kingston First campaign visit kingston.vic.gov.au/put-kingston-first.

UPGRADE works are being proposed at Edithvale Common, St Chad’s Baseball Club, Kingston Heath Reserve, and Chelsea Longbeach Surf Life Saving Club (top to bottom, L to R). Pictures: Supplied

Attempted murder charges laid

TWO people have been charged with attempted murder after an incident in Frankston last week which left a man in hospital with critical injuries.

Police allege that a physical altercation occurred between three men outside a house on Charon Court on the evening of 7 June. Police were called to the property at about 11pm.

A 37-year-old Frankston man was taken to hospital with critical injuries. Two women inside the house were not physically injured.

Police allege that two men fled the scene on foot before detectives arrived. Police raided a

Frankston address on 10 June and arrested two men; a 43-year-old man of no fixed address was charged with attempted murder and stalking, and a 52-year-old man of no fixed address was charged with attempted murder. They were scheduled to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 10 June.

Detectives seized hatchets, an imitation firearm, knives, and a baseball bat during the Frankston raid.

In a statement, Victoria Police said “it is understood the parties are known to each other.”

Big blaze burns business

A CAR paint business in Carrum Downs went up in flames last week.

Firefighters were called out to the business on Brett Drive just after 2am on 10 June. Nobody was inside the building when the fire took hold.

Police allege that three people were seen flee-

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ing the scene in a dark-coloured Jeep utility. The fire is being considered suspicious, and is under police investigation.

Detectives have asked anyone with information about the fire to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Great Trains of Europe Tours

PEOPLE who love Europe in winter tend to love it for similar reasons. The crowds thin out, the cities glow, and the atmosphere feels authentic. It is the season for travellers who value experience over speed, with time for galleries and neighbourhood walks, long lunches, and evenings shaped by music, food and festivities.

Great Trains of Europe, a boutique Australian, family-owned tour company based in Toowoomba, Queensland, has been introducing travellers to Europe since 1977. David and Stan run a limited number of departures each year, keeping the experience personal, well organised and genuine. The difference is pace. Rather than changing hotels every night, tours generally stay three or four nights in each location. Guests have time to unpack, settle in and explore. A city reveals itself differently when there is time to return to a favourite street, linger over coffee, or revisit a menu because there were two options smiling at you.

The practicalities are handled with the same intent. Travel is First Class rail in reserved seats. Hotels are high quality and centrally located. Luggage is handled between stops, so travellers can step onto the train with what they need for the day and arrive to their suitcase already waiting. Groups are small, capped at 25, and each tour is escorted by

an Australian Tour Director with a strong grounding in history and culture, providing guidance while keeping the atmosphere relaxed.

This season, Great Trains of Europe is confirming bookings across three winter journeys. The PreChristmas Magic Tour commences in Munich on 30 November, capturing Central Europe at its most festive. It is a trip where the Christmas markets of Munich feel like an event, Salzburg invites travellers into the world of The Sound of Music, and Vienna and Prague deliver the music pedigree they are famous for. Along with the Christmas Markets, each stop includes a concert, ballet or opera.

The Winter Wonderland Tour commences in Paris on 28 December 2026, beginning with New Year’s Eve in a city that stays vibrant through winter. From there, the pace becomes gently immersive. Interlaken sees in the New Year with a festival feel evening fireworks on New Year’s Day. The Glacier Express delivers views of the Swiss Alps that belong on every rail traveller’s list. Venice is quieter in the cold, with a softer, more reflective mood. The Winter Wonderland Tour often appeals to families.

If you have been dreaming of a white Christmas, both the PreChristmas Magic and the Winter Wonderland Tours offer a White

Christmas optional add-on. Guests spend the Christmas week in a charming chalet-style hotel in the Swiss Alps. Be quick, the 2026 White Christmas has limited spaces remaining.

To close out the season, Chasing the Northern Lights commences in

Copenhagen on 2 March 2027, with an optional Iceland pre-tour from 25 February 2027. Highlights include the Flåm Railway and time above the Arctic Circle in Bodø, where travellers head out in search of the aurora as the last stretch of winter transforms the landscape. As part of the Curated Collection, Great Trains only offers this marvel once every few years. With small groups and fixed departures, places often fill quickly. To confirm availability, contact David and Stan on 0438 733 638 or email: david@greattrainsofeurope.com.au

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

FRIDAY

THURSDAY NCIS

TEN, 8.40pm

Marking its 500th episode with a game-changing plot twist, this enduring naval crimes procedural proves it still has the power to shock audiences, even after 23 years. The milestone instalment begins with NCIS itself shut down due to budget cuts, and the entire team’s future in question as Director Leon Vance (Rocky Carroll, left) fights to save the agency. Torres (Wilmer Valderrama) is working undercover with the DEA when he is approached by the desperate son of a Marine whose murder Gibbs (Mark Harmon) once solved.

MONTY DON’S BRITISH

GARDENS

ABC TV, 7.30pm

Monty Don (right) believes there is a lot to be learnt from Britain’s great outdoors. In his eyes, everything from the humble backyard to the grandest of grounds tells a story about the country’s culture, climate and history. Over five parts, the ardent horticulturalist travels from the north-west of Scotland to the southern tip of England to discover more than 60 different gardens and the custodians who keep them flourishing. Don begins his journey at Inverewe, a botanical wonderland in the Scottish Highlands that includes plants from all over the world.

SUNDAY

WATSON

TEN, 8.15pm

For one season and one episode of this medical mystery drama, Dr John Watson (Morris Chestnut) – one of literature’s most famous sidekicks – finally had the spotlight all to himself. Since the death of Sherlock Holmes, the good doctor has been treating patients with rare disorders at a Pittsburgh clinic. As season two picks up steam, Holmes (who, as it turns out, is very much alive) makes a shocking return. Robert Carlyle (above) brings a mischievous magic to his portrayal of the iconic detective, making this reunion anything but elementary.

MONDAY TRAVEL GUIDES

NINE, 7.30pm

When Adelaide sisters Liberty and Eliza Paschke (below) arrived on the set of The Block in 2023, the inexperienced

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Thursday, June 18

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NINE (9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Gruen. (PG, R) 10.35 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 11.20 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Capture. (Mlv, R) 2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.30 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.00 Restoration Aust. (PG, R) 4.00 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PG) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

SEVEN (7) TEN (10)

6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group L. England v Croatia. Continued. 8.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group L. Ghana v Panama. 11.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group K. Uzbekistan v Colombia. 2.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group I. France v Senegal. Replay. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Fortress Britain With Alice Roberts. (PGa, R)

8.30 Saving Yellowstone: Migration. (PG) Yellowstone’s wildlife follows food and shelter through the seasons.

9.25 A Gentleman In Moscow. (Ma)

10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show. 11.15 The Boys Who Said No. (MA15+avw, R) 12.15 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PGaw, R) 12.50 Going Places. (PGa, R) 1.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group A. CZE v RSA. 4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group B. SUI v BIH.

Gardening Aust. (R)

5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

Seven’s National News At Noon.

Beat The Chasers UK.

Bridge Of Lies. (R)

The Chase. (R)

Seven News At 4.

The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the upcoming match, featuring hot topics and the latest AFL news.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 15. Fremantle v Geelong. From Optus Stadium, Perth. 11.00 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.30 Kick Ons. A preview of the upcoming AFL matches.

12.00 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack. (Malv, R)

1.00 Brave New World. (MA15+asv)

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. Under-19s State of Origin. New South Wales v Queensland. 9.35 Under 19s State Of Origin PostMatch. Post-match news and analysis.

10.00 9News Late.

10.30 Bad Blood. (MA15+avv) 11.30 Next Stop.

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Fish Forever. (PGl, R) 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. 5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 6.30 Deal

Friday, June 19

ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Compass. (PG, R) 10.30 Stuff The British Stole. (R) 11.00 Race Around The World. (M, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Assembly. (PG, R) 1.45 Ground Up. (Ml, R) 2.15 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 3.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (Md, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Monty Don’s British Gardens. (Premiere) Monty Don finds gardens flourishing in inhospitable places.

8.30 Shetland. (Mdl) Calder and Tosh discover the truth behind Rossi’s mission and must identify Annie’s killer.

9.30 Twenty Twenty Six. (M) A new Tournament Ambassador is announced.

10.30 Gruen. (PG, R)

11.05 ABC Late News.

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

12.10 The Control Room. (Ml, R) 1.10 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group B. Switzerland v Bosnia and Herzegovina. Continued. 7.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group B. Canada v Qatar. 10.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group A. Mexico v Korea Republic. 1.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group L. England v Croatia. From Dallas Stadium, Texas, US. Replay. 4.30 PBS NewsHour. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains. (PG)

8.30 Record-Breaking Bridges. (PG) A look at three of France’s most iconic bridges.

9.30 Michael Palin In North Korea. (R) Michael Palin concludes his tour of North Korea.

10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show. 11.25 The King. (MA15+a) 12.15 The Typist. (Masv, R) 1.20 Shark Curry: A Cricket Delicacy. (R) 1.50 Weekend Escapes. (R) 2.25 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 3.00 Going Places. (PGa, R) 4.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. USA v AUS.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Daniel Tiger’s. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 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. 7.30 MOVIE: Scoob! (2020, PG) 9.05 Caper Crew. 9.55 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Your Money & Your Life. (PG) 1.30 Border Security: International. (PGd, 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

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 15. Gold Coast Suns v Hawthorn. From People First Stadium, Queensland.

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 To Be Advised.

1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Escape To The Chateau. Dick and Angel host indulgent feasts.

8.40 MOVIE: Casino Royale. (2006, Mv, R) James Bond is assigned to stop an evil banker from winning a high-stakes casino tournament. Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Judi Dench.

11.30 Next Stop. (R)

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

12.50 Find My Beach House Australia. (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)

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6.00 10 News+.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (R) The team helps a divorcee. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 11.30 10 News+. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Bamay. 3.40 BBC News At Ten. 4.10 France 24. 4.40 PBS News. 5.40 Inside The Huddle. 6.10 Over The Black Dot. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 Mysteries Unearthed. 9.50 The Americans. 10.45 Fashionista. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group L. England v Croatia. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6am Morning Programs. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Imagine Holidays Iconic Rail Journeys. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes. 8.00 Escape To The Country. 10.00 Dog Patrol. 10.30 Horse Racing. Royal Ascot. Day 4. 3.30am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Tycoons Down Under. 1.00 The Brokenwood Mysteries. 3.00 Antiques Downunder. 3.30 MOVIE: The Man Who Haunted Himself. (1970, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 16. Newcastle Knights v St George Illawarra Dragons. 9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match. 10.45 Late Programs.

8.15 Motown Magic. 8.40 The Magic Canoe. 9.10 Spartakus. 10.00 Great Blue Wild. 11.00 Going Places. Noon Sunny And The Dark Horse. 1.30 Stompem Ground. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters.

5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 MOVIE: Like Mike. (2002, PG) 9.25 MOVIE: Harlem Nights. (1989, M) 11.25 Late Programs. NITV (34)

6am The Movie Show. 6.20 Howl’s Moving Castle. (2004, PG) 8.25 The Man Who Brought Down The White House. (2017, PG) 10.20 Riceboy Sleeps. (2022, M) 12.35pm The Graduate. (1967, M) 2.30 Discovering Film. 3.25 P’tang, Yang, Kipperbang. (1982, PG) 4.50 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 7.30 All The President’s Men. (1976, M) 10.00 The King Tide. (2024, M) Midnight Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Mirror Mirror. (2012, PG) 9.40 MOVIE: Freelance. (2024, MA15+) Midnight MOVIE: The Glass Castle. (2017, M) 2.25 The Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City. 3.30 Surfing Aust. 4.00 Barbie It Takes Two. 4.30

Saturday, June 20

ABC TV (2)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (PG) 12.00 Football. VFL. Round 13. Williamstown v Casey Demons. From DSV Stadium, Melbourne. 3.00 Shanghai Symphony Orchestra. 5.00 Stuff The British Stole. (R) 5.30 Australian Story: A Beautiful Mind – Richard Scolyer. (R)

6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) Kim kicks up a major stink.

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

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

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Final, Mv) Mervin is about to fly home but finds himself at the centre of a murder investigation.

8.30 The Hardacres. (PG) Things come to a head for Sam at the docks. Mary and Liza struggle with the aftermath of the disastrous soiree. 10.05 The Capture. (Mlv, R) Carey is further isolated from those around her. 11.05 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) Continuous music programming.

SBS (3)

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group C. Scotland v Morocco. 10.30 Al Jazeera. 11.00 BBC News At Six. 11.30 France 24 English News. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. Turkiye v Paraguay. 3.35 Megastructures: Knights Templar Castles. (PGav, R) 4.35 Hitler: A Life In Pictures. (PGa, R) 5.35 Underground Army. (PGav, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. USA v Australia. Replay.

9.30 Shut Your Big Fat Mouth John Safran! (Ma, R) Presented by John Safran. 10.45 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show. 11.15 Snowpiercer. (Mv, R) 12.10 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (R)

1.25 Great British Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 2.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 2.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group F. NED v SWE. From Houston Stadium, Texas, US. 5.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group E. GER v CIV.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm Wiggle. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 Octonauts And The Great Barrier Reef. 4.10 Odd Squad. 5.10 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 5.35 Super Monsters. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.55 Caper Crew. (Final) 9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.25 Abbott Elementary. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 8.45 The Secret World Of Arrietty.

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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Civic Stakes Day, VRC Country Race Day and Ipswich Cup. 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.

8.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A cricketer is not playing by the rules.

8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer 3. (2023, MA15+av, R) Robert McCall battles the Italian Mafia. Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning.

10.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 1. Highlights. 11.45 Motorway Patrol. (PGa) 12.15 MOVIE: Nightmare Student. (2021, Mav, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

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6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Drive TV Presents. 1.00 Explore TV Viking. (R) 1.30 My Way. (R) 1.45 Space Invaders. (PGa, R) 2.45 Shark! (PGhl, R) 4.00 Tasman Trails. (PGl) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway.

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: National Treasure. (2004, PGv, R) A treasure hunter uncovers a secret. Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger.

10.10 MOVIE: The Tomorrow War. (2021, MA15+lv, R) A family man is drafted to fight in a future war. Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski. 12.40 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)

1.35 Explore TV Viking. (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)

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6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) The team makes a doggy Christmas dinner. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. The team helps John and Kitsa, who invested enormous amounts into their business and residential building but are now struggling. 9.30 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) It is a busy night shift for the ambulance service when they are alerted to an infectious disease outbreak at Fairfield General Hospital, while waiting times stretch out into the early hours of the morning. 11.30 FBI. (Mav, R) A federal judge disappears. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 3.40pm BBC News At Ten. 4.10 France 24. 4.45 PBS News. 5.45 Mastermind Aust. 6.45 The Mega-Brands That Built The World. 7.35 Abandoned Americana. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 The Death Coast. 9.50 The Americans. 10.40 The Swiping Game. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. USA v Australia. Replay. 1am Creamerie. 2.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

(1942, PG) 5.00 MOVIE: The Amazing Howard Hughes. (1977, PG) 7.30 TBA. 12.30am Late Programs.

Morning Programs. 3.15pm MOVIE: Batman Returns. (1992,

Sunday, June 21

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Monty Don’s British Gardens. (R) 2.30 Race Around The World. (PG, R) 3.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (PG, R) 4.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: The Myth Of The Nurses On The Beach.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Race Around The World. (PG) Filmmakers race across the world to complete their film.

8.30 Ground Up. (Md) Hugh and Destiny’s quest to secure a sponsor is torpedoed by the newly appointed coach.

9.05 The Capture. (MA15+) The tables turn once again for Rachel Carey.

10.00 Death In Paradise. (Final, Mv, R)

11.00 The Hardacres. (PG, R)

12.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.00 Movin’ To The Country. (R) 4.30 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group E. Germany v Cote d’Ivoire. Continued. 8.30 DW English News. 9.00 Al Jazeera. 9.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group E. Ecuador v Curacao. 12.30 PBS News Horizons. 1.00 France 24 English News. 1.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group F. Tunisia v Japan. 4.35 Hitler: A Life In Pictures. (PGa, R) 5.30 Underground Army. (PGav, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Mary Celeste: Solving The Mystery. (M)

8.25 Titanic: Secrets Of The Shipwreck. (PGalv, R) Explores the discovery of the Titanic

10.15 Rock Legends. (PGs, R)

10.45 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.

11.15 How To Make It In Comedy. (MA15+l, R)

12.10 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (R) 12.45 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 1.15 MOVIE: Chuparrosa. (2024, G) 1.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group H. ESP v KSA. 4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group G. BEL v IRN.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s

Programs. 1.50pm Kangaroo Beach. 2.25 Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 3.50 Odd Squad. 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.15 Isadora Moon. 5.40 Super Monsters. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 MOVIE: Fantastic Mr. Fox. (2009, PG) 8.50 Animal Park. 10.20 Secrets Of The Zoo. 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 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 15. St Kilda v Western Bulldogs.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal)

8.30 7NEWS Spotlight. Focuses on major breaking news events and long-form investigations of national significance.

9.30 24 Hours In Police Custody: The Home County Cartel Pt 1. (Madlv, R) Detectives battle drug smugglers. 12.05 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 2. Highlights. 1.05 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.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. (PG)

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

8.00 Boy George & Culture Club. (Mdl) Looks at English pop band Culture Club, which emerged in 1981’s UK new romantic scene with iconic style and music.

10.00 9News Late.

10.30 The First 48: Vengeance/ Paid In Full. (MA15+av) A quadruple shooting leaves two dead.

11.25 Love Cheats. (Ma, R)

12.15 Tasman Trails. (PGl, R) 1.05 GolfBarons. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 CampByMe. 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 Watson. (PGav) When a microbiology university researcher returns from an expedition to Siberia, she and her team members fall ill from a possible “zombie virus”. Watson catches up with his friend Sherlock Holmes. 9.15 FBI. (Mav) When paintings from a highprofile international cultural exchange are stolen, leaving a security guard dead, the team races to recover the priceless artworks. Maggie turns to a friend for help. 12.00 10 News+. (R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning

Programs. 2.15pm Jeopardy! 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS Washington Week. 5.15 PBS News Compass Points. 5.45 The Frontier. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 The Death Coast. 9.50 The Americans. 10.40 The Swiping Game. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. Turkiye v Paraguay. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6am

The Assassin. Continued. (2015, PG, Mandarin) 6.20 Music & Lyrics. (2007, PG) 8.20 Open The Wall. (2014, PG, German) 10.00 Radical. (2023, M, Spanish) 12.20pm The King Tide. (2024, M) 2.15 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 4.55 Francis: Pray For Me. (2015, PG, Spanish) 6.50 3:10 To Yuma. (1957, PG) 8.30 Rambo III. (1988, MA15+) 10.25 Transcendence. (2014, M) 12.40am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Over The Black Dot. 12.30 Inside The Huddle. 1.00 Stompem Ground 2022: Blekbala Mujik. 1.50 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 3.15 Piri’s Tiki Tour. 4.10 Lee Fields, Faithful Man. 5.50 Undiscovered Vistas. 6.40 Australian Music Vault: Paul Kelly. 8.30 MOVIE: Searching For Sugar Man. (2012, PG) 10.05 MOVIE: Purple Rain. (1984, M) Midnight Late Programs. NITV (34)

Monday, June 22

6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special. 11.00 Harry’s

(R)

R) 12.05 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 12.50 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.35 Parliament. 2.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

3.25pm Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dino Island. (Premiere) 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

Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group G. Belgium v IR Iran. Continued. 7.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group H. Uruguay v Cabo Verde. 10.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group G. New Zealand v Egypt. 1.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group E. Germany v Cote d’Ivoire. From Toronto Stadium, Canada. Replay. 4.40 Patagonia. (PG, R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes: Matheson Green. (PG) 8.40 24 Hours In Emergency: See The Light. (Mal) A man is airlifted after crashing his motorbike at speed. 9.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) Hosted by Jimmy Carr. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show. 11.30 Niagara Falls. (R) 12.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (R) 1.40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGl, R) 2.10 Bamay. (R) 2.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group J. ARG v AUSria. 5.30 BBC News At Six.

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 Francis: Pray For Me. (2015, PG, Spanish) 7.55 The Movie Show. 8.30 3:10 To Yuma. (1957, PG) 10.10 Intolerable Cruelty. (2003, M) Noon Up In The Air.

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 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Sonny tells a lie.

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.

9.10 The Rookie. (Mav) Nolan makes a quiet arrest. Chen and Juarez race to rescue a kidnapping victim.

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

11.10 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. An expert panel tackles the biggest rugby league topics.

12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, 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 Travel Guides. (Return, PGl) Ordinary Australians become travel critics.

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

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

10.40 9News Late.

11.10 100% Footy. (Mal)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

Hello SA. (PG)

Tuesday, June 23

ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Deep End: The Scott Miller Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 Rolf Harris: Primetime Predator. (Final, Ml, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Death In Paradise. (Final, Mv, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 7.30. 8.00 Stuff The British Stole: The Rosetta Code. (PG) 8.30 Lucy Worsley’s Victorian Murder Club. (Premiere, PG) Presented by Lucy Worsley.

9.30 I Was Actually There: Nicky Winmar’s Stand Against Racism. (PGl, R)

10.05 Compass. (R) 10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Four Corners. (R) 11.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 12.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.45 Parliament. 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 DW English News. 6.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group I. France v Iraq. 9.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group I. Norway v Senegal. 12.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group J. Jordan v Algeria. From San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, California, US. 3.40 Brooklyn Bridge: Engineering Masterpiece. (PG, R) 4.40 Patagonia. (PGa, R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG)

8.30 Insight. A look at what can happen after a windfall.

9.30 Dateline: Kherson – Hunted By Drones. (Return)

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R) 11.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show. 11.30 The Negotiator. (Mal) 12.20 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG, R) 12.55 Great British Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 2.05 Bamay. (R)

2.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group K. POR v UZB. 5.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group L. ENG v GHA.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.25pm Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dino Island. 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. 8.20 Young Sheldon. 8.40 Savage Builds. 9.25 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.50 BattleBots. 10.35 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm The Grudge. 2.50 Food Lovers’ Guide. 3.30 BBC News At Ten. 4.00 France 24. 4.30 PBS News. 5.30 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 Mysteries Unearthed. 9.50 The Americans. 10.45 Fashionista. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group H. Uruguay v Cabo Verde. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Undiscovered Vistas. 11.00 Living Black. 11.30 MOVIE: Loudmouth. (2022, PG) 1.40pm Generations Of Men. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 The Point. 8.30 First Australians. 9.30 MOVIE: The Commitments. (1991, M) 11.35 Late Programs. NITV (34)

6am The

Movie Show. 6.25 BMX Bandits. (1983, PG) 8.10 Shaolin Soccer. (2001, PG, Cantonese, Mandarin) 10.15 Tudawali. (1987, M) Noon The Invisible Fight. (2023, M, Estonian) 2.10 Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG) 4.10 Hotel Salvation. (2016, PG, Hindi) 6.05 Arthur’s Hallowed Ground. (1984, PG) 7.30 A Shot At Glory. (2000, M) 9.40 Baghdad Messi. (2023, M, Arabic) 11.15 Late Programs.

Wednesday, June 24

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00

NINE (9)

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 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Jo and Lacey lock horns.

7.30 First Dates Australia. (Return, Ml) Singles go on a blind first date.

8.40 Doc. (Ma) After a tragic accident, one of Joan’s oldest friends is rushed to Minneapolis to be treated by her.

9.40 House Of Wellness. (PG) Insights and experiences that highlight living well.

10.40 The Agenda Setters. (R)

11.40 Happy’s Place. (PGal)

12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, 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.

6am Room For Improvement. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGls)

8.30 Clarkson’s Farm: Hurrying. (MA15+l) A scheduling mistake creates tension.

9.40 Footy Classified. (Ml) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.

10.40

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Gruen. (PG)

8.35

News. 11.10 The Business. (R) 11.30 You Can’t Ask That. (Ml, R) 12.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 12.50 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.35 Parliament Question Time. 2.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

v Ghana. Continued. 8.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group L. Panama v Croatia. 11.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group K. Colombia v Congo DR. 2.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group I. France v Iraq. Replay. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wogball: Australia’s Beautiful Game. (PGal) 8.40 Mysteries Of Sink Holes: Hidden Worlds. (PGav, R) Looks at the mysteries of sinkholes. 9.35 Coldwater. (Malsv) John and Fiona attend the funeral of a resident.

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show. 11.30 The Art Of Dissent. (Malv, R) 1.25 Patagonia. (PGa, R) 3.05 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 4.15 The Choice To Love. (PG) 4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group B. SUI v CAN.

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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 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGa) Hosted by Lee Mack.

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. (PG) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.

10.00 The Agenda Setters. (R) 11.00 The Fall And Rise Of Reggie Dinkins. (Premiere, PGalv) 11.30 Stumble. (Premiere, PGal) 12.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R) 1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

Andy Lee. (PGls, R)

(PG, R) 1.30

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 To Be Advised.

8.30 NRL Origin Story. Before 1980, NSW dominated as the “Origin” rule let players play where they started their career, not lived.

9.40 9News Late.

10.10 Bad Blood. (MA15+avv) The family gets Nico Jr to relent in his quest. 11.10 A Killer Makes A Call. (MA15+a, R)

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Next Stop. (R) 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. 5.30 Today.

6.00 10

6am Morning Programs. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.35 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 Mysteries Unearthed. 9.50 The Americans. 10.45 Fashionista. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group I. France v Iraq. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group B. Bosnia and Herzegovina v Qatar.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Daniel Tiger’s. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dino Island. 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. 8.20 Young Sheldon. 9.05 Adv Time. 9.50 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 7.00 Hotel Salvation. (2016, PG, Hindi) 8.55 Arthur’s Hallowed Ground. (1984, PG) 10.20 Corsage. (2022, M) 12.25pm Through Rocks And Clouds. (2024, PG) 2.00 Shaolin Soccer. (2001, PG, Cantonese, Mandarin) 4.00 BMX Bandits. (1983, PG) 5.40 The Efficiency Expert. (1991, PG) 7.30 I Am Zlatan. (2021, M) 9.25 John Wick. (2014, MA15+)

Bayside connection to city by freeway

It would be an ideal finish point for the Mornington Peninsula Freeway (northern part) for the freeway to link to the Monash Freeway (for a direct freeway link from bayside suburbs to the city for the first time).

Perhaps that extension may be a tollway and/ or built underground?

Ronald Salt, Chelsea

Name change?

Part of the Treaty agreement negotiated by the government and the First Nations People that names will be changed to First Nations names. Will the City of Frankston be changed to the City of Monmar which the Fist Nations people call the Frankston area.

The Frankston Hospital has been changed from the Frankston Hospital to the Peninsula University Hospital without any murmur but if the name change occurs will there be objections allow from residents or will the government use stand over tactics and deny the people a say in the matter.

A treaty was signed by government and First Nations People without the Victorian people knowing what the negotiations were about and what was agreed on and if there will be any reparations have to be paid to the First Nations People.

Russell Morse, Karingal

Give bees a chance

Full credit to the Mornington Peninsula Beekeepers Association, who are working hard to contain the destructive varroa mite, which has sadly reached the Peninsula (Beekeepers seek land as mite infects local hives, The News 9/6/26).

Bees are remarkable creatures. They not only provide us with honey and beeswax, but their pollination underpins around a third of the world’s food production.

Humans quite literally rely on insects like bees to survive.

It’s vital that we support our beekeepers and protect our bee populations.

Who has land available to help quarantine hives affected by the varroa mite? Seems like the Beekeepers Association could put it to good use.

Amy Hiller, Kew

Getting the facts correct

Thanks to Bruce White (Not a Dan fan, Letters 9/6/26) for pointing out the massive infrastructure projects of the Andrew’s government.

However he failed to give credit to Henry Bolte whose government also created massive infrastructure projects - the building of Tullamarine Airport, Monash and La Trobe Universities, the Monash freeway to name a few.

Like all good governments he was prepared to provide these works and therefore had a large debt. This was over 50, in fact nearly 60% of the Gross State Product.

Future generations now receive the benefits and future generations will also receive the benefits from the projects of present Labor government

Sadly he didn’t check facts regarding COVID -19 deaths in Australia.

He stated there were 400 deaths in Victoria that amount equal to the total deaths in all other states and territories.

According to the Bureau of Public Statistics in 2024 there were 17,276 deaths due to the COVID pandemic in total in Australia.

NSW had 6069, Victoria 5735, and the other states between 340 and 2488 . All state governments received money from the federal government to pay government employees.

Fortunately deaths in Australia were much lower than in other similar countries to ours with New Zealand, Japan and Australia rated the best in the world. I’m grateful that the lockdowns we had saved lives and protected those on the front line especially doctors and nurses in hospitals.

Diane Johnstone, Frankston South

BABBA HEADS TO FRANKSTON

BABBA is the only ABBA tribute band in the world to have performed for Benny Andersson of ABBA, and now you can see them too as BABBA: The Ultimate ABBA Experience heads to Frankston next month.

BABBA is the most exciting and musically accurate tribute to ABBA in the world. In a spellbinding performance of all the hits, BABBA takes you on a musical journey that will have you on your feet uncontrollably. Since 1994 BABBA have performed all over Australia, Asia and New Zealand to sold out audiences and rave reviews. Benny, Bjorn, Agnetha and Frida have returned (with the help of a cryogenic freezer and some cosmetic surgery) to transport you back to the 70s with a show full of humour, great costumes, Swedish accents and fun-filled

Covid confusion

Yes Bruce White (Not a Dan fan, Letters 9/6/26), Covid escaped in Victoria first, before vaccinations were available, which gave the other states the opportunity to tighten their regulations.

If Victoria was in such a terrible state Covidwise, why did the Morrison government give NSW far greater numbers of Pfizer doses per capita than Victoria in mid-2021? Wouldn’t it make more sense to give it to the most vulnerable state? The numbers that Bruce quotes shows that Victoria was far more in need but the Morrison government chose to give the vast numbers to NSW instead. Why?

Covid hasn’t finished, it’s still the largest killer of Australians from respiratory disease according to the ABS so that should be factored in, not just choosing a small timeframe.

Also, the only accurate place to get any figures from is the ABS.

The debt for the big build rose a lot during border closures mainly because of the inability to get equipment and supplies.

Victoria usually comes in somewhere in the middle according to ComSec’s state by state economic figures, always above NSW who also have a large debt. Victoria’s economy is better than NSW. ComSec is an independent body.

Yes, Victoria has a large debt but at least we have something to show for it. Victoria had little progress before the current government.

The reason that Dan Andrews is getting a statue is because he meets the criteria, the same criteria used for previous premiers.

Victorians voted him in three times, each time with a larger majority which indicates that they were happy with his government’s performance.

Nerida Miller, Mount Martha

Old habits die hard

Brian Mitchelson is right to be concerned about fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from diesel vehicles, especially those more than ten years old (Wood-fire ban, Letters 9/6/26).

However, air-quality researchers regard the introduction of diesel particulate filters (DPFs)

on modern vehicles as one of the most effective advances in reducing urban particulate pollution from transport in recent times.

The current debate around diesel is now more about NOₓ emissions and greenhouse gases (CO₂) than soot. And while Mr Mitchelson’s LPG vehicle avoids the soot problem of diesel, it still produces tailpipe emissions, including CO₂ and other combustion gases.

Mr Michelson’s beloved wood heaters, however, are a different case entirely. Even compliant modern units emit particulate matter directly into the air during operation, with no equivalent of a DPF to capture it.

As a result, wood smoke remains a major source of winter PM2.5 pollution in Australia. Even certified low-emission heaters can produce far higher emissions in real-world use when burning damp wood, poorly maintained, or operated at low flue temperatures or restricted air settings.

A 2024 Australian study estimated that woodheater PM2.5 contributes to over 700 premature deaths annually nationwide. The impacts are therefore not just individual but community wide.

There is no avoiding it: electrification of heating and transport is both cleaner, more efficient and cheaper – but for some, old habits die hard.

Ray Peck, Hawthorn

Electrifying

In reference to Brian Mitchelson (Wood-fire fan, Letters 9/6/26), I agree with his concerns regarding petrol and diesel particulate emissions. However, his opinion that we will never have sufficient electricity to recharge a national fleet of electric cars (EVs) is mistaken. Like us, most people with EVs recharge from homes with solar panels and still provide excess electricity into the grid for others. Despite his misgivings, working and holiday travel plus towing are readily achievable with EVs. Internal combustion engines are quickly being phased out across the globe. Australia is just a bit slower doing it than most other countries.

Tom Maher, Aspendale

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Police Court Decision - Peaches not fruit

Compiled by Cameron McCullough FRUIT Inspector Wadeson charged

Leslie Batters with having, at Dandenong on 16th March, failed to comply with directions given by informant in accordance with the Fruit Act 1917 also with selling fruit (peaches) on the same date, such fruit not being stacked or arranged as prescribed by the regulations of the said Act.

Mr. Hill appeared for defendant, who pleaded not guilty.

Informant stated that he inspected defendant’s fruit stall at the Dandenong market on Tuesday, 16th March, 1926; also with selling fruit (peaches) about two feet high by three feet wide.

Witness examined the peaches, and found that those in the front were of good average quality, but those at the back, where defendant was serving, were small and shriveled.

Defendant was not at the stall, but an employee was there. Witness and the employee then saw defendant, and the employee called to him, but he took no notice.

Witness went to defendant, and spoke to him, then went to the stall and took a double handful of the peaches that were being served, and drew defendant’s attention to the difference in those peaches and those in the front.

Defendant took some peaches from the stack, and these were even betterthan those in front.

Witness told defendant he had two lines of peaches – a good line for the front, and inferior quality for the back –and directed him to arrange the peaches properly and not to sell any more until he had done so.

Defendant said witness was “only

looking for a case.”

This was about 1.15pm, and when witness returned to the stall at about 2.45pm he found it to be exactly the same.

Defendant’s employee was serving peaches, and putting small ones in the bag.

To Mr. Hill: The employee served inferior peaches in the presence of defendant. Defendant sent for the Shire health inspector, who would have nothing to do with him. Defendant took a “bluffing” attitude.

The purchasers could not see the back of the stack, and only a very tall man could do so. Defendant threw any rotten peaches aside, and did not sell them.

To the Bench: At least 80 per cent of the peaches at the back were inferior to those in the front.

Mr. Hill said his client had no case to answer. It had not legally been proved that peaches were fruit according to the Act.

This might seem ridiculous, but the Act said articles must be proved to be fruit.

Mr. Freeman, P.M.: I don’t quite appreciate your contention.

Inspector Wadeson said peaches were gazetted as fruit on 14th May, 1918, but these regulations had been repealed. He would have to ask for an adjournment, to get counsel’s opinion on the matter.

Mr. Hill contended that all fruit had to be gazetted as such in the Commonwealth “Gazette,” and peaches had not been so gazetted.

Informant said he had no copy of such a gazette. He had prosecuted according to instructions from the

Department.

The P.M.: It’ is undoubtedly well known that peaches are fruit, and it is also known that briar bushes are thistles, by Act of Parliament.

Peaches are not specified. We might have tomatoes gazetted as fruit, although many people might think they are vegetables.

If Parliament had not enacted that fruit must be specified, we would be justified in using our own judgment, and say peaches are fruit, but I am afraid we must uphold the point raised by Mr. Hill.

Informant said he would have to get the opinion of counsel, and in these circumstances he would withdraw the first charge, but would go on with the second charge.

Mr. Hill raised the same objection.

Until peaches were proved to be fruit within the meaning of the Act there was no proof that the inspector had authority to give instructions.

The P.M. said there seemed to be two definitions of the section, and the inspector had certain powers to examine fruit in packages.

But it also seemed that the inspector had no power in this instance, as peaches had not been gazetted as fruit. In the circumstances, he thought it better to withdraw this charge also.

Informant: I will withdraw it.

The P.M.: Very well.

Similar cases against another defendant were also withdrawn.

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Personal

Ex Cr. Wm. Longmuir, who has disposed of his orchard and farming property at Tyabb, intends making his home at Frankston.

PUZZLE ZONE

Mr. John Thomas Box, late of Epsom Road, Ascot Vale, and Frankston, who died on 12th May, left personal estate valued at £11,654.

By his will made on 21st January, 1924, testator bequeathed his property to his widow, daughters and relatives subject to bequests of £25 each to the Alfred and Melbourne Hospitals and the Methodist Church, Frankston; £60 to St. Paul’s Church of England, Ascot Vale; £15 to the Bush Aid Society of Australia and Tasmania; £20 to the Queen Victoria Hospital, and £10 each to the Women’s, Children’s and Austin Hospitals.

The death took place on Monday, May 31, of a very old and highly respected resident of Emu, in the person of Mr. John Whyte, age 83 years, father of Mr. L. Whyte, S.M., at Seaford.

The late Mr. Whyte, who was born in Dundee, Scotland, came to Victoria in 1864, and lived at Emu for 47 years.

He was the first ganger placed in charge of the newly-constructed northern section of the Victorian Railways system and was very highly thought of by the Department.

The late Mr. Whyte was prominent member of the Masonic lodge. His remains were interred in the Presbyterian portion of the Bealiba cemetery.

Bro. Rachella conducted the Masonic portion of the burial service.

A family of thirteen, the youngest of whom is Mr. Whyte, S.M., mourn their loss.

We are pleased to learn that Mrs. Coxall, who has been indisposed for the past few weeks, is now progressing favourably.

Two Frankston High school boys Alan Logan and J. Bowes left this week

for the city. The former has secured an appointment in the E.S. & A. Bank and “Jacky” Bowes has joined the clerical staff of a steamship company.

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The Federal Football Association Independent Tribunal sat at Mentone on Wednesday, June 9, consisting of Messrs. P. Talloch (chairman), F. T. Le Page, H. P. Peterson, and A. D. Anderson.

Arising out of the Chelsea v. Carrum match played on May 15, at Chelsea, Field Umpire Lucas reported that he had been accused of accepting a bribe. Lucas stated that while he was in the dressing-room after the match a man who appeared to be under the influence of drink, said to him: “Carrum squared you; they gave you ten bob to let them win. My name is –––– and I am connected with the Chelsea Club”. Lucas then identified the man who had used the words alleged. In defence it was stated that the dressing-room was in semi-darkness. Abuse was flying around. Witness saw the umpire behind the door, but did not speak to him. He (witness) heard a woman outside call out something about 10/-.

The chairman announced that they found witness guilty of unseemly conduct, and while he would escape with a caution, the club must be warned that when one of their officers acted wrongly punishment would fall on the club itself. Officers of clubs must give umpires every assistance and support. Costs were awarded against Chelsea club.

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From the Pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 18 June 1926

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Langwarrin suffer second defeat for season

MPFNL

By Kennedy McCullough

MEN’S DIV ONE

SEN

LANGWARRIN chalked up their second loss for the 2026 season at the hands of EdithvaleAspendale.

Edi-Asp started the game strongly and took an 11 point lead into the first break after scoring 3.6 to Langwarrin’s 2.1.

Langwarrin were able to claim the lead in the second quarter after scoring six goals to EdiAsp’s four, putting the Kangaroos in front at half time by a mere three points.

In the third quarter, Langwarrin maintained their three point lead with both teams scoring 2.4.

Edi-Asp were able to come back in the final quarter, scoring 3.3 to Langwarrin’s 2.2, giving them a nail-biting four point victory.

Devon Meadows were able to beat the third team on the ladder, Frankston YCW.

In the first quarter, Devon Meadows’ scoring inaccuracy let them down, causing them to score 1.4 to the Stonecats’ 2.1.

Both teams scored four goals in the quarter before the long break, giving Frankston YCW the lead by four points.

Devon Meadows came back strongly in the third quarter, scoring 3.6 to Frankston YCW’s single point and claiming the lead.

The Stonecats were unable to catch up in the final quarter, scoring 3.2 to Devon Meadows’ 1.4 and leaving Devon Meadows to win by nine points.

Mt Eliza were able to secure a win against Pines.

In the first quarter, Mt Eliza scored 6.2 to Pines’ 3.2, leaving an 18 point gap between the teams.

The Redlegs continued to pull ahead in the second quarter, scoring 7.7 to Pines’ 2.1, leading by 54 points at half time..

Pines were not done fightinh, though, and were able to win the third quarter, scoring 3.2 to Mt Eliza’s 1.3.

In the fourth, Mt Eliza continued to pull ahead, scoring 4.4 to Pines’ 1.3 and winning by 62 points.

Luke Dalmau slotted three goals for Pines. Alfie Lambert scored four goals for Mt Eliza.

Seaford sitting one game clear on top of ladder

MPFNL

By Kennedy McCullough

MEN’S DIV TWO SEN

SEAFORD remains on top of the ladder after their win against Bonbeach.

In the first quarter, Seaford took the lead after scoring 4.10 to Bonbeach’s 2.1.

Seaford remained in the lead in the second quarter after each team scored two goals, leaving Seaford ahead by 19 points.

In the third quarter, Seaford scored 3.5 to Bonbeach’s 2.3.

Bonbeach won the fourth quarter, scoring fifteen points to Seaford’s three, but Seaford still were in the lead when it mattered, and won by 15 points.

After being in front the whole game, Pearcedale took an easy win against Chelsea.

In the first quarter, Pearcedale took an early lead after scoring 3.4 to Chelsea’s 1.3, leading by 13 points at the first break.

The quarter before the long break saw Pearcedale score a further five goals while Chelsea scored 4.4, leaving Pearcedale still ahead..

Pearcedale continued to climb in the third quarter, scoring 4.4 to Chelsea’s 2.2.

In the final quarter, Pearcedale scored a further 11 points while Chelsea only managed to score

seven, giving Pearcedale the win by 33 points.

Luke Daniel scored a massive five goals for Pearcedale. Brett O’Hanlon and Will Barker each scored two goals for Chelsea.

Despite a close finish, Rye secured a win against Crib Point.

Rye took an early ten point lead, scoring 19 points to Crib Point’s nine in the first quarter.

In the second, the Demons scored 1.3 to Crib Point’s 1.2, leaving the teams separated by 11 points at half time.

Rye easily led the third quarter after scoring 4.4 to Crib Point’s 1.4.

The Magpies kept Rye scoreless in the final quarter and nearly caught up, scoring 3.7 giving Rye the win by just four points.

After a close game, Somerville took a win against Frankston Bombers.

Somerville took an early lead after scoring 3.4 in the first quarter to the Bombers’ 1.0.

The Bombers caught up in the second quarter, scoring 3.3 to Somerville’s 1.1, leaving Somerville ahead by two points at half time.

Both teams ended the third quarter on 42 points, setting up a huge final quarter of footy.

In the final quarter, scoring inaccuracy let the Bombers down, as they scored 1.5 to Somerville’s 2.1, leaving Somerville to win by a mere two points.

Despite having the home ground advantage, Hastings was unable to win against Red Hill.

Only one goal separated the teams in the first quarter, with Red Hill on 3.1 and Hastings on 2.1.

In the quarter before the long break, Red Hill scored 0.4 while Hastings scored 1.1, separating the teams by only three points, with Red Hill in the lead.

Red Hill began to pull into the lead in the third, scoring 3.1 to Hastings’ 2.4.

In the final quarter, Red Hill was able to score 8.2 to Hastings’ 2.2, leaving Red Hill to win by 42 points.

Kade Foster scored three goals for Hastings. Logan Sandford and Isaac Buckley each scored three goals for Red Hill.

Karingal secured an easy win against Tyabb.

In the first quarter, Karingal scored 4.4 to Tyabb’s 2.0, taking an early lead.

Karingal maintained their lead in the second quarter after scoring two goals to Tyabb’s 2.2, leaving Karingal ahead by 14 points at half time.

Tyabb was only able to score one point in the third quarter while Karingal scored 2.4.

In the final quarter, Karingal scored 2.4 to Tyabb’s 1.3, leaving Karingal to win by 36 points and double Tyabb’s score.

Kai Marshall and Jackson Burke each scored two goals for Karingal. Corey Buchan played an outstanding game and scored four goals for Tyabb.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

DIVISION ONE MENS SENIORS

Saturday 20 June, 2pm:

Mt. Eliza v Devon Meadows – Emil Madsen Reserve

Frankston YCW v Dromana – John Coburn Oval

Rosebud v Edithvale-Aspendale –

Mornington v Sorrento –Mornington

DIVISION ONE MENS RESERVES Saturday 20 June, 12pm:

Eliza v Devon Meadows – Emil Madsen

Frankston YCW v Dromana – John Coburn Oval

Rosebud v Edithvale-Aspendale – Olympic Park Rosebud

Langwarrin v Pines – Lloyd Park

Mornington v Sorrento –Mornington

Alexandra Park

DIVISION TWO MENS SENIORS

Saturday 20 June, 2pm: Bonbeach v Crib Point – Bonbeach Reserve

Rye v Chelsea – RJ Rowley Reserve Karingal v Frankston Bombers – Karingal Football Club Tyabb v Hastings – Bunguyan Reserve Somerville v Pearcedale – Somerville Football Club

Hill v Seaford – Red Hill Recreation Reserve

DIVISION TWO MENS RESERVES

Saturday 20 June, 12pm: Bonbeach v Crib Point – Bonbeach Reserve

Rye v Chelsea – RJ Rowley Reserve

Karingal v Frankston Bombers – Karingal Football Club

Tyabb v Hastings – Bunguyan Reserve

Somerville v Pearcedale – Somerville Football Club Red Hill v Seaford – Red Hill Recreation Reserve

DIVISION ONE WOMENS SENIORS

Friday 19 June, 7pm: Hastings/Balnarring v Karingal –Balnarring Reserve

Saturday 20 June, 12pm: Frankston v Mornington – Kinetic Stadium

Pearcedale v Bonbeach – Pearcedale

Recreation Reserve

Saturday 20 June, 4.45pm: Tyabb v Warragul Industrials – Bunguyan Reserve

DIVISION ONE WOMENS RESERVES

Saturday 20 June, 10am: Frankston v Mornington v Kinetic Stadium

Saturday 20 June, 2.30pm: Tyabb v Warragul Industrials – Bunguyan Reserve

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Strikers topple league leader

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

PENINSULA Strikers brought State 2 leader Knox City’s unbeaten run to a halt with Saturday’s 4-3 win at Centenary Park.

Knox broke quickly in the fifth minute after Strikers lost possession in midfield and Alex Dimitriou had no problem converting from a one-on-one with Strikers keeper Jamie Walker.

The home team hit back in the 22nd minute when an Oscar Colgate-Jones cross was headed home by Riley Anderton.

The Kiwi striker was on target again in the 34th minute.

Max Civil sent Matt Harrington down the wing and his cross found Colgate-Jones whose shot was blocked with Anderton pouncing on the rebound to make it 2-1 from close range.

Two minutes into the second half Colgate-Jones laid the ball off for Harrington who found space then slotted the ball home and Strikers enjoyed a two-goal buffer.

Things went from bad to worse for the visitors seven minutes later when Angelo Agama was shown a straight red following a scuffle and in the 59th minute Knox had a mountain to climb.

Anderton played Harrington in who drew out the Knox keeper then laid the ball off to Civil who made it 4-1.

In the 70th minute Dimitriou struck a hard and low free-kick into the bottom corner to make it 4-2 and four minutes into time added he completed his hat-trick but it was too little too late.

Strikers claimed an important scalp and one that should give the squad confidence that it can start to climb into the top half of the table.

In other Strikers news Joel Bowen has left the club and was expected to join White Star Dandenong as we went to press.

In VPL1 Langwarrin thumped Manningham United 4-1 at Lawton Park on Saturday.

The home side got off to a flyer with Tommy Youngs and Joe Tweats combining in the fifth minute to set up Brad Blumenthal on the right and his strike nestled inside the far post with Manningham keeper Jordan Olds well beaten.

Manningham hit back 10 minutes into the second half when a poor clearance fell to Eoghan Stokes who took a touch then smashed a fierce shot from just outside the box into the far corner of goal.

In the 62nd minute Welsh striker

Alun Webb broke clear only to be pulled back by Manningham’s George Tsakilidis who was red carded for denying a goalscoring opportunity.

Langy regained the lead in the 71st minute when Tweats was sent clear on the left of the area and his brilliant curling shot into the far top corner made it 2-1.

Three minutes later it was 3-1.

Webb checked his run then was sent through and deftly dinked the ball over Olds to send the Langy fans into raptures.

Midfielder Noah Holmes iced this one in the 89th minute when he received a short free-kick then thumped a stinging low drive past a despairing Olds.

In State 1 Mornington produced one of its grittiest performances of the season overcoming an early red card to defeat Doveton 2–0 in wet and challenging conditions at Civic Reserve on Saturday.

The game took a dramatic turn in the 13th minute when Kieron Dover was sent off following an off-the-ball incident.

The Seagulls responded in style and took the lead in the 21st minute.

Patient build-up play from the back four into midfield released Luke

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Goulding down the flank and his pinpoint cross found James Kelly who made no mistake.

Despite Doveton throwing everything it could at Mornington the Seagulls’ resilience, organisation and experience shone through.

On the stroke of half-time Callum Goulding doubled the lead with a superb half-volley from the edge of the area that took a slight deflection on its way into the net sending Mornington into the break with a commanding 2–0 lead.

The second half was a fiercely contested affair with tackles flying in and both sides battling for every ball.

Doveton looked to find a way back through set pieces and deliveries into the box but Mornington controlled the game superbly and limited its opponent to few clear-cut chances.

Mornington’s substitutes played a crucial role when called upon working tirelessly alongside their teammates to maintain the intensity and discipline required in what was a memorable victory for the home side.

Skye United lost 4-0 away to Banyule City on Saturday.

Skye has signed midfielder Bonel Obradovic from Endeavour United.

In State 4 Baxter enjoyed a 1-0 away

win over Rosebud while Chelsea had a 4-1 home win over Riversdale last weekend.

Substitute Kyle Eichenberger grabbed a second-half winner for Baxter.

Chelsea talisman James Stinson opened the scoring against Riversdale with a near post header in the fourth minute.

Liam Bursford struck twice to give Chelsea a handy three-goal lead but a second caution for Stinson saw the start striker sent off in the 30th minute.

Right on half-time Josh Aubry’s back post header made it 3-1 but the goal of the game came from Michael Swinnerton in the 77th minute.

The right back charged forward then unleashed a stinging drove from just outside the box that gave Riversdale keeper Justin Carlier no chance.

In State 5 Somerville Eagles had a 1-0 away win over Yarra Jets while Seaford United lost 3-2 away to Fortuna 60.

Somerville was reduced to 10 men in the 58th minute when Tom Pollock was red carded but four minutes later Nick Simmons nabbed the winner.

Seaford striker Dylan Waugh put the visitors ahead with a vintage strike in the 17th minute, a 35-metre half-

volley that soared over Fortuna keeper Brodie Inglis.

Seven minutes later Seaford led 2-0 with Waugh’s floated cross headed home by Zain Ahmad.

Fortuna’s comeback started in the 30th minute when Robbie Stephen pounced on a goalmouth scramble and a minute later it was 2-2 via a superb strike from Jordan Campbell.

Both Waugh and Sean Crespo missed headers in the second half that they should have converted and the turning point in the contest came in the 91st minute.

Matt Cobb missed a close-range chance by putting the ball over the bar but when play quickly transferred to the other end of the pitch Fortuna’s Lachlan Frendo scored the winner.

In State 6 Mount Eliza drew 0-0 away to Old Melburnians, Frankston Pines lost 3-0 away to Old St Kevins and Mentone lost 3-0 at home to Casey Panthers.

In State 7 both Aspendale and Mount Martha lost.

Jack Gallagher scored for Aspendale in its 3-1 home loss to Boronia while Mount Martha went down 4-1 away to Endeavour Hills.

Lucas Harding scored for Mount Martha.

NEXT WEEKEND’S GAMES

FRIDAY 19 June, 7.30pm

Langwarrin v Port Melbourne, Lawton Park

SATURDAY 20 June, 3pm

Collingwood City v Mornington, Kevin Bartlett Reserve

Waverley City v Peninsula Strikers, Larpent Reserve

Ashburton Utd v Rosebud, Ashburton Park

East Kew v Chelsea, Willsmere Park

Seaford Utd v Sandown Lions, North Seaford Reserve

Fortuna 60 v Somerville Eagles, Crinigan Road South Reserve

Mentone v Frankston Pines, Mentone Grammar Playing Fields

Mount Eliza v Old Ivanhoe, Emil Madsen Reserve

Aspendale v Croydon Ranges, Aspendale Gardens Sports Ground

Mount Martha v Keysborough, Civic Reserve

Skye Utd BYE Baxter BYE