Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 3rd June 2026

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Level crossing project faces delays

date has been pushed back to mid2032.

DISRUPTIVE level crossing removal works on the Frankston line are expected to drag out years longer than originally planned.

The state government is removing all level crossings on the Frankston line, and had targeted a 2029 end date for works. The most recent state budget revealed that the completion

On page 72 of budget paper four, one sentence reveals the significant delay. “The estimated completion date has been revised to quarter 4 2031-32 to align Highett Road and Wickham Road, Highett and Latrobe Street, Mentone level crossing removals with the Suburban Rail Loop delivery schedule to realise construction efficiencies and minimise disruption for Frankston line passengers,”

the budget paper read.

The Big Build Victoria website confirms the delay, and now reads that “we’re removing all dangerous and congested level crossings on the Frankston Line by 2032.” A 2022 statement issued by Big Build Victoria read “a total of 27 level crossings will be gone from the Frankston Line by 2029, clearing the way for more frequent services, improving safety and easing congestion.”

“The project will include new sta-

tions at Highett, Mordialloc, Aspendale and Seaford, delivering modern facilities for passengers, which will see 17 new state-of-the-art stations built on the Frankston Line by 2029,” the 2022 statement read. The new Mordialloc Station opened late last month.

In response to questions from The News, the Level Crossing Removal Project issued a statement reading “deferring the Highett Road and Wickham Road level crossing remov-

als to align with construction of the Suburban Rail Loop station in Cheltenham will minimise disruptions for thousands of passengers, residents and businesses, and avoids impacting the same communities twice.

“Journeys will be safer and more reliable by getting rid of every level crossing on the Frankston Line, with 24 already gone for good and a brand new Mordialloc Station opening to passengers in May.”

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NEWS DESK

Councillors reject social media reform

KINGSTON councillors have voted to retain their current social media guidelines, with a new proposed policy labelled as an attempt to “gag” councillors. Kingston councillors’ use of social media has been in the spotlight this year. Two arbitration processes triggered by social media activity have been tabled so far this year, with more expected to come soon (“Arbiter called into council again”, The News 27/5/2026).

Council officers drafted a new social media policy, and recommended that the new guidelines be formally adopted at Kingston Council’s 25 May meeting. Councillors ultimately opted to reject the new policy and retain its existing framework.

Kingston councillors are currently guided by a Media and Communications Policy, which encompasses social media use. The new proposed policy noted that social media use is regulated by the Local Government Act 2020, and Kingston Council’s model councillor code of conduct.

Councillors Georgina Oxley, Caroline White, Sarah O’Donnell, Jane Agirtan, and Georgia Erevnidis voted to reject the new policy. Cr Kirrallee AshworthCollett voted against the alternate proposal to retain the current framework. Crs Chris Hill, Chris Howe, Hadi Saab, and Tony Athanasopoulos left the meeting before the vote took place.

Cr O’Donnell, arguing against implementing a new social media policy, said “I won’t stand by something that silences councillors, tries to gag them, and restricts our ability to do our jobs.”

“This initial policy had the chance to be weaponised,” she said. “Whilst I have to watch posts go up by the City of Kingston that I don’t necessarily endorse, I’m

making posts to inform my community of what is taking place. I will continue to do that in a respectful, orderly manner.”

A report prepared by council officers read that “a stand-alone Social Media Policy is intended to enhance the policy framework and mitigate risk of inconsistent practices, uncertainty around acceptable conduct, and potential breaches of legislative, confidentiality, privacy, or conduct obligations.”

“Social media continues to be a primary communication channel for councillors and community. While it can enhance transparency and engagement, it also presents heightened risks relating to misinformation, inappropriate commentary, conflicts of interest, misuse of position, and reputational harm,” council officers wrote.

The draft social media policy ultimately rejected by councillors was presented to them at a briefing on 7 April. It read that when engaging on social media, councillors must be “acting with integrity, exercising reasonable care and

diligence, and taking reasonable steps to avoid conduct that may diminish public trust and confidence in the integrity of local government.”

The rejected policy read that “councillors must not publish or engage in content on social media that misrepresents authority or role; is inappropriate, harmful or unlawful; undermines council obligations or governance; misuses information or position; expressly or impliedly seeks preferential treatment for themselves or a related person or entity; and creates conflicts of interest or bias, or creates a reasonable apprehension of bias in relation to matters that are, or are likely to come before, council for decision.”

The alternate motion approved by councillors also directed council officers to “develop guidelines for further adoption by council for use of social media that are in line with the Model Councillor Code of Conduct, Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) and existing policies.”

Kingston City Council, Melaleuca Ward by-election

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Voting

Ballot packs will be mailed to voters enrolled in the Kingston City Council, Melaleuca Ward by-election from Monday 13 July 2026. Return your completed ballot material by mail ASAP or hand deliver it to the election manager by the close of voting at 6 pm on Friday 31 July 2026

If you will be away

If you will be away during the voting period (Monday 13 July 2026 to Friday 31 July 2026), or your address has changed since Wednesday 20 May 2026, you can request your ballot pack to be redirected by completing an online redirection form at vec.vic.gov.au/redirections, or call 131 832

Please include the address for redirection. Each voter requesting redirection must sign their request. Requests for redirection must be received by Monday 15 June 2026

Alternatively, you can go to the election office to vote in person, from 10 am on Wednesday 24 June 2026

The Kingston City Council election office is at: 1230 Nepean Hwy Cheltenham

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Large print or braille ballot papers are available for voters who are blind or have low vision –please register by 5 pm on Tuesday 16 June 2026

To register, call 8620 1314 during business hours.

How to nominate as a candidate

To nominate as a candidate, 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.

To nominate, complete the nomination form and lodge it with the election manager together with the $250 nomination fee. Nomination forms can be lodged by appointment during business hours from Monday 15 June 2026 until 12 noon on Tuesday 23 June 2026 at the election office. Visit vec.vic.gov.au for more information and to pre-complete your nomination form using the online Candidate Helper.

If you use the online Candidate Helper, print your pre-completed form and make an appointment to lodge it with the election manager along with the nomination fee.

To make a nomination appointment, call 8620 1316 from Monday 15 June 2026

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New train station up and running

THE redeveloped Mordialloc Station is now in operation, with regular services restored to the Frankston railway line.

After weeks of around-the-clock works, the new station opened late last month. Trains are now running to the station via the rail bridges over McDonald Street in Mordialloc, and Station Street in Aspendale.

Buses replaced trains between Cheltenham and Frankston from 30 April to 18 May while works were being undertaken. Altered traffic conditions around the project sites sparked major safety concerns among commuters (“Level crossing works spark safety fears”, The News 21/5/2026).

A statement from Big Build Victoria read that the project has removed another three level crossings from Victorian roads.

“Together with the Bear Street level crossing that closed permanently in August last year, about 26,000 vehicles travelled through these level crossings every day, with drivers facing delays when the boom gates were down for up to 40 minutes in the morning peak. Getting rid of these crossings will also boost safety by permanently separating trains from vehicles and pedestrians and cyclists, with one death and 12 near misses recorded across the 3 sites since 2016,” Big Build Victoria said. “In total, 91 level crossings have been removed across Melbourne since 2015, making roads safer by preventing 119 crashes and near misses each year and cutting commute times by eliminating 60

hours of boom gate down time in the morning peak.

“The new premium Mordialloc Station features entrances at both ends of the station, lift and stair access, a passenger waiting room, toilets, and seating, and a new one-kilometre walking and cycling path within the station precinct. With trains back on the Frankston Line, passengers will benefit from a new timetable with 12 extra weekly services, including trains every five minutes or better during peak periods.”

Works on the surrounding precinct are expected to continue for the next few months, including work to “restore roads and kerbs, remove barriers and finish fencing works; complete landscaping at Mordialloc and Aspendale; completing rail passenger parking at Mordialloc Station; new parking on Albert Street, Mordialloc; and 30 new parking spaces and a turning circle at the end of Station Street, Aspendale.”

The state government plans to remove all Frankston line level crossings by 2032.

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THE newly redeveloped Mordialloc Station. Picture: Supplied

Opposition slams rail delay

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Opposition MP Brad Roswell, representing the Sandringham electorate, took to social media to slam the delay. He said “Highett residents deserve better than Labor’s broken promises. They once pledged that the level crossing at Highett Road and the one up at Wickham Road would be removed by 2029; they’ve now pushed that back to 2032.”

“They haven’t consulted with local residents about sky rail or any other option, They haven’t

stayed in touch, and engaged with the community in the way you would expect the state government to do,” he said. “I believe Highett residents and business owners deserve so much better than this.”

The budget papers read that total estimated investment in 25 statewide level crossings had “decreased by $38.238 million due to budgeted amounts being reclassified as operating instead of capital expenditure, in line with accounting standards.

$74.7 million infrastructure spend approved

AFTER a 24 hour delay due to a lack of councillors in attendance at a scheduled meeting, Kingston Council’s annual budget for the 2026/2027 financial year has been approved.

A special meeting of council was called for 26 May to consider the budget, after the scheduled meeting the day prior was called off after three hours due to a lack of quorum. Multiple councillors attending the 25 May meeting in person and via Zoom exited before the budget had been considered. This meant that the meeting could not continue, as a majority of councillors were no longer present.

Councillors returned on 26 May and passed the budget. Cr Tony Athanasopoulos abstained from the vote, Cr Hadi Saab was absent, and the remaining councillors voted to approve it.

The revised budget approved last week features a surplus of $5.8 million. That figure is a decrease from the draft budget sent out for consultation; council officers wrote that “the change is primarily from current expectations around the geopolitical impacts on the cost of fuel affecting council services.”

The budget for the next financial year raises rates by an average of 2.75 percent, the maximum allowed under the state government’s rate capping system. An infrastructure budget of $74.7 million was approved.

A message from the mayor Cr Georgina Oxley in the approved budget read that the infrastructure budget “includes major overhauls of Namatjira Park in Clayton South and Walter Galt Reserve in Parkdale, and progress on the masterplan for Cheltenham’s Le

WHAT’S NEW...

Page Park. We are also adding a new soccer pitch at Kingston Heath Reserve and upgrading the Bonbeach Basketball Stadium. Of course, we are really excited to open our new Mordi Aquatic Centre too.

“Our kids will soon be enjoying some new playspaces at Follet Road Reserve, Gartside Reserve, Balcombe Road Reserve and Heights Park, among others, as well.”

A late change to the budget will see Kingston Council match an $88,000 grant from the Suburban Rail Loop to the Heatherton Football & Netball Club. The money is expected to be used for an upgrade to the club’s kitchen and bar area.

Kingston Council has also adopted its Long-Term Financial Plan, and Revenue and Rating Plan. Cr Oxley said “we’ve listened carefully to our community throughout this process, and the adopted budget reflects the priorities people told us matter most, including investment in open spaces, sporting facilities, shopping precincts and infrastructure that supports our growing city.”

The budget features a “cost of living support package”, with a rates hardship assistance rebate.

Brodie Cowburn

FOLLETT Road Reserve, Gartside Reserve, Namatjira Park, and the Bonbeach Sports Centre (L to R, top to bottom). Pictures: Supplied

AALTO & Tonic is a private sauna lounge right here in Edithvale, founded by Bayside locals, Amy and Kelsey. Having worked together locally and found a shared passion for hiking, yoga, the beach and, of course, saunas, they have been best friends for 10 years and recently opened this wellness gem!

They are local and passionate about health and wellbeing. Heavily incorporating wellness rituals into their daily lives, as part of practicing what they preach!

Aalto & Tonic offer private infrared saunas, contrast therapy, heated magnesium soak and cold plunge services. All are totally private, so you’ll never have to share your space with a stranger.

The infrared sauna allows you to work up a sweat and burn calories as you relax and increased blood flow massages every cell in your body. Many people use saunas for the circulation and cardiovascular benefits,

improving sleep, soothing muscles and joints, relieving stress and fatigue, detoxing or injury and pain management. Plus, it makes you look and feel fantastic!

The contrast therapy challenges the mind and the body while boosting vitality by alternating heat and cold therapies. Speeding up recovery, aiding rehabilitation, and reducing inflammation.

The heated magnesium soak is especially soothing, the room is relaxing and the 40 degree, mineral-rich water delivers magnesium through your skin to everywhere your body craves.

Call Amy or Kelsey on 0452 013 694 to make an appointment or book online www.aaltotonic.as.me

Aalto & Tonic are open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays) from 7am and are located at 240A Nepean Hwy, Edithvale. Always consult your doctor before use.

COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR

Rotary Community Market at Mentone Heritage Railway Station 1st Sunday of every Month, 9am-2pm. Arts, Gifts, Textiles, Wellbeing, Toys, Candles, Jewellery, Clothes, Hand Made Jumpers & Beanies. Local groups & Buskers to entertain you.

Friends of the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands

Welcome you to come and visit the Wetlands Birds at the Bird Hide in Edithvale Rd (500metres west of the Education Centre). Most Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1-5pm.

Coffee and Chat Chelsea

JUNE

49th Chelsea Rotary Art Show

Kings Birthday Weekend 5th-8th June

LF Payne Hall Chelsea.(next to RSL). Friday 5th June Opening Night Bookings Essential. Viewing and Sales 6th June 10-4pm, 7th June 10-4pm, 8th June 10-2pm. Entries Close May 8th.

Details at chelseaartshow.com.au

Patterson Lakes Community Centre

Each month the PLCC promotes a local artist by showcasing their work in our recently created exhibition space. This is a fantastic opportunity for artists to get some exposure in our community. Contact 9581 3040 PattersonlakesCC@kingston.vic.gov.au

Mens Wellbeing

2nd Tues monthly, 6.45pm-9pm. Open Men’s Group-Free. Join us and share what is meaningful in your life, challenges you may be facing or just stuff. Mordialloc Neighbourhood House, 457 Main St, Mordialloc. Contact Peter: 0419 746 305

Probus - Carrum Downs

Meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Lyrebird Community Centre from 10am. Please contact Annette: 0428 027 925

Beach Patrols

Consist of passionate like minded volunteers in an area who come together regularly to keep our beaches clean. Register in your area at beachpatrol.com.au or call 0452 378 209

Seniors Easy Exercise Strength & movement classes for seniors. Mon 10.30am - 11.30am, Wed & Fri 9.15am10.15am. Call for details 9580 3675. Mordialloc Community Centre 115A Warren Rd, Mordialloc. Photographic Club

Speaking Made Easy

Public Speaking for Women. Meetings fortnightly on Wednesdays 8.15pm at Sundowner Community Centre, Jacobs Drive, Clarinda. Learn at your own pace amongst friendly, encouraging women. www.speakingmadeeasy.com.au. Email: vicmembership@speakingmadeeasy.com.au

Chelsea Activity Hub Provides a wide range of programs and activities. Something to suit everyone so come along and enquire at 3 Showers Ave, Chelsea. 9.00am –2.00pm Mon, Tues, Thurs or Fri or call 9581 3045.

Frankston Food Swap 2nd Saturday of the month at 1pm. Swap your excess vegies, homemade foods or seedlings. Kareela Café, 53 Kareela Rd, Frankston

Mentone Community Assistance and Information Bureau Tues, Wed & Fri 10am4pm. We assist people and families with: bills, food, tax help, referrals, legal advice and advocacy. 36 Florence Street, Mentone. Contact us on 9583 2436 or er.mcaib@gmail.com or visit: mentonecaib.org.au

Probus Club of Edithvale

We meet on the 4th Thursday of each month at Longbeach RSL, Thames Promenade Chelsea at 10.30am. New members welcome. For more information call Barb on 0409 862 004

Rotary Club of Chelsea

Raising funds to support those in need. Meetings are each Tuesday 6.45pm at the Chelsea RSL. Visitors are welcome to our meetings and to stay for dinner. Bookings and inquiries – call Kevin Harrison 0407 772 225.

Frankston CWA

Looking for members from the age of 10 for our junior group, meets the first Sat per month from 1-30pm and there is also craft on Wed mornings from 9-30am. Details call Jenny: 041051930

Contact Sherrilyn - 0419 008 575

Community Visitors

- Kingston & Peninsula Area The Office of the Public Advocate is seeking volunteers in the Kingston & Peninsula area to become Community Visitors. For more information email: opavolunteers@justice.vic.gov.au or call the Volunteer Coordinator on 0418 931 247.

Aspendale Probus Club

We are a New Probus Club in the Aspendale area. New Members always welcome. Meetings: 3rd Monday of each Month at 10.00am. Aspendale Gardens Community Centre. Come along and meet our friendly group. Further details: aspendaleprobusclub@gmail.com

Aspendale Seniors Club

151A Station Street Aspendale, hosts a concert with a professional entertainer every Monday afternoon at 1.15pm. No need to book, just turn up! Enjoy great music and singing, followed by tea, coffee and biscuits. Details Sheila 9772 5639

Mosaic Community Choir Cheltenham We love to sing, sing, sing! We welcome anyone who enjoys singing. No previous experience is needed; learning is part of what we do. Mondays, 7:30pm, Cnr Pine St and Chesterville Rd. www.mosaicchoir.com.au or 0419 599 396

Dragon Boating Every Sunday at 9am. For Breast Cancer Survivors and friends. Join Pink Lotus paddlers at Patterson Lakes for fun, fitness, friendship and support. No experience necessary. For more information please contact Marilyn: 0433 114 338 or Lyndsay: 0425 743 455

Mordialloc Bowls Club – New Member Offer We are looking for new and experienced bowlers. Join our friendly club and have your fees waived for the first year and receive a free club shirt and hat. Contact Phil Hardy - 0408 726 787

Rotary Club of Mordialloc-Mentone Meets weekly on Tuesdays, 6.30-7.30pm meeting and dinner afterwards at Mentone RSL, Palermo Street, Mentone. New members welcome. Call Trina Williams on 0403 046 449 or email: info@mordiallocrotary.org.au

The Wetlanders - Social Walking Group

Join our walking group leaders, discover new local paths and meet new people! Every Thursday at 10am. Meet at the front of Chelsea Heights Community Centre Enquiries : 03 9772 3391

Join us at Cafe Espresso for a cuppa and cake and a friendly chat. We get together on the last Monday of the month. Chelsea Community Church of Christ, 3-5 Blantyre Ave, Chelsea. Enquiries: 9773 0301

Kingston District Girl Guides - activities for girls age 6 to 17 years to “Explore, Learn, Lead”. Carrum Guides meet Tuesday at Carrum Community Guide Hall. Mentone Guides meet Monday at Beaumaris Guide Hall. For more information contact Jan on 0421 042 296.

Braeside Park Walking Group Tuesday and Friday at the Visitors Centre Carpark. Arrive 9.20am for 9.30 start. Circuit 5 km or shorter. Enjoy a pleasant walk around Braeside Park in the safety of a group of like-minded people.

Mentone Community Assistance and Information Bureau

Tues, Wed & Fri 10am-4pm. We assist people and families with bills, food, tax help, referrals, legal advice and advocacy. 36 Florence Street, Mentone. Contact us on 9583 2436 or er.mcaib@gmail.com No appointment necessary.

View Club

Mordialloc Chelsea Evening View Club, meet the first Tuesday of the month at The Bridge Hotel Mordialloc. View is a leading women’s volunteer organisation where women connect and raise funds for charity. Contact Rhonda Lawrence: 0407 771 625.

Parkinson’s Peer Support Group

St Nicholas Anglican Church, 9 Bear St Mordialloc. 2nd Thursday of each month, at 1 pm. Guest speakers, afternoon tea. People with Parkinson’s, carers and family members all welcome. Further details Contact Helen 0418 527 172.

Bayside Makerspace - Chelsea Creative Workshops | Community Monthly: Creative Huddle - Casual Social evening. Fortnightly: Writing Group. Weekly: Creative CoWorking. School Holiday workshops. Cricut craft machine classes. Bookings essential. Hire The Makerspace. Follow @baysidemakerspace IG/FB

Beach Revegetation Volunteers Wanted The Frankston Beach Association holds working bees every 2nd Monday morning revegetating Frankston’s foreshore. Enjoy the outdoors for a few hours, in the company of like minded volunteers. Call Johan on 0418 374 981 if you are interested.

Kingston U3A

A friendly group of Seniors meet at Mentone Hub every Tuesday to play cards & board games at 10am to 3pm. BYO lunch.Tea, coffee and biscuits are supplied. New members welcome. Contact Heather on 0408 036 247.

Draft 2026-2031

Waste Strategy

Looking to take up or improve your photography? The Frankston Photographic Club runs regular activities and events including guest speakers, scoring & critique nights, workshops, social evenings and outings. To find out more go to www.frankstonphotoclub.com.au

Big Breakfast Chelsea

7am-10 am every Wednesday. FREE Full hot breakfast! Everyone welcome. Full sit down service, take away also available. Join us for friendship and great food. Chelsea Community Church of Christ, 3-5 Blantyre Ave, Chelsea. Enquiries: 9773 0301

Bayside Food Swap. Monthly on a Sunday at 10.30am in local home vegetable gardens. Share excess veggies, seeds & plants over a social chat & morning tea. Contact Joanne on 0417590011 or baysidefoodswap@gmail.com

Chelsea Heights Community Centre At our Centre you can develop friendships, have fun, exchange ideas or learn new skills. With over 30 different classes and activities, there is something for everyone! For more info visit us or call 9772 3391.

Aspendale Gardens Community Gardens Run by volunteers focused on providing a space for our community to gather, connect, learn and exercise. For course info and further details 9587 5955 or call into 103-105 Kearney Drive, Aspendale Gardens.

Volunteer at a Family Life Op Shop Volunteer with our amazing team and make a difference in your community. No experience necessary! To find out more or to express your interest call 03 8599 5433 or visit: familylife.com.au/volunteer

Chelsea Lawn Tennis Club invites you to enjoy social tennis every Monday and Wednesday morning 9.30am till 12 noon (weather permitting). Beginners welcome. First visit FREE. Tennis racquets available. 13 Beardsworth Ave Chelsea. PH: Fay 0438 722 007 or just arrive. The next Community Event Calendar will be published 1st July 2026 Email your free, 40 word, listing to communityevents@mpnews.com.au by 24th June 2026

Our Draft Waste Strategy outlines how we will deliver modern, efficient and sustainable waste services while meeting new state requirements. Your input helped shape this draft. Now, we want to know if it reflects community needs and priorities.

Have your say! Share your feedback by Tuesday 30 June. Scan the QR Code or visit yourkingstonyoursay.com.au/future-waste

New pool programs in progress

WITH the long-awaited opening of the Mordi Aquatic Centre coming up, work has begun to form the centre’s schedule of programs.

Consultation is underway to shape the new facilities’ health, fitness and aquatic programs. Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “we are building this centre for our community, so it’s incredibly important that the programs and services offered reflect what people want and need.”

“We know that health and wellbeing looks different for everyone. For some people it might be lap swimming or

rehabilitation programs, for others it could be group fitness classes, learnto-swim opportunities, social connection or simply having a welcoming place to move and stay active,” she said. “Our goal is to create a vibrant and inclusive facility with something for everyone; a centre that offers flexibility, variety and high levels of community use from day one.

“The Mordi Aquatic Centre is one of the biggest investments Kingston has ever made in community infrastructure, and this consultation is another important opportunity for residents to

help shape its future.”

The $87.5 million Mordi Aquatic Centre, which is being built at 76 Governor Road, is scheduled to open in early 2027. It will feature four pools, a gym, and a sauna and steam room.

To make a submission, visit yourkingstonyoursay.com.au/move-yourway before 8 June.

DESIGNS for the completed Mordi Aquatic Centre. Picture: Supplied

Frawley speaks on mental health

MENTAL health advocate Chelsea Frawley will speak at Cheltenham Library next week as part of Men’s Health Week.

Chelsea Frawley is the daughter of St Kilda Football Club legend Danny Frawley, who died by suicide in 2019. Since her father’s death, Chelsea Frawley has dedicated herself to raising awareness for mental health.

Frawley said that the Men’s Health Week was an opportunity to reflect on the importance of life-saving conversations. “I am looking forward to talking about early intervention and prevention and unpacking the skills needed to cope with life’s highs and lows,” she said.

“Empowering the community to

know how to feel more resilient and mentally fit is central to what I cover in my community sessions. There is still some stigma attached to men talking about their mental health. Men and women face struggles and depression but sadly three out of four suicides are men.”

Frawley said that “women are very welcome” at the event. “I will talk about my lived experience of supporting someone in my life with mental health challenges.

“We’ll talk about recognising signs, next steps and the support available.”

The event takes place at Cheltenham Library, Thursday 11 June at 6.30pm. To book a free spot visit libraryevents. kingston.vic.gov.au

My brother died peacefully, and in the manner he chose

By Marg D’Arcy

MY brother, Frank D’Arcy, had terminal cancer. He recently chose to end his life with Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD).

Frank had treatment and tried the whole range of painkillers, but recently reached the stage where he could hardly walk and could not control his pain. His greatest fear was having to go into residential care.

Frank fought so hard to hold on to his independence, trying when he could to manage a short trip up the street on his electric scooter to buy cigarettes. He wanted to live - to have time with his children and grandchildren. He wanted to see the Swans win another grand final and to go fishing with his mates at the Anglers Club. But when it all became too much, he chose VAD to end his life.

Frank’s VAD journey began around two years ago. After the recurrence of the cancer, and the prognosis of between 18 months and three years, he wanted the option to end his life at a time of his choosing.

Frank made the appointment with the VAD navigator, and asked me, my other brother and one of his daughters to go with him. At the appointment, the VAD navigator had to wait for Frank to explain that he was there to access the VAD scheme: That’s part of the current legislation: practitioners cannot raise VAD as a choice.

The legislation has changed. From April 2027, practitioners will be able to raise VAD as one of the options for people with a terminal illness, along with treatment and palliative care.

Prior to accessing VAD, three doc-

tors who were accredited as having completed VAD training had to confirm (1) that he was competent to make that decision; (2) that he did have a terminal illness; and (3) his prognosis was six months or less. The navigator identified the doctors and helped us to organise the appointments.

Fortunately, the GP clinic Frank attended had a VAD accredited doctor. The navigator then identified the oncologist. At first, this oncologist would not confirm the six months prognosis. It took another 12 months for the oncologist to confirm Frank’s eligibility for VAD.

Then the navigator arranged the third VAD doctor’s appointment, this time a home visit. Again the doctor had to wait until Frank explained that he wanted the choice of VAD. That doctor then talked with us about the process. He also explained the option of a medically assisted process if Frank reached the point of not being able to swallow but still had the competence to indicate his choice. After that visit Frank was approved for VAD.

A pharmacist came to his home with a plastic container that had a locked petty cash tin inside. The pharmacist explained the process again. He asked my brother to show that he could swallow in 30 seconds the liquid that the lethal powder would be mixed: “as if it was a tequila shot”.

And then came the day Frank chose to end his life. That day he sat with me, my other brother, his daughters and several grandchildren who had come to say goodbye.

My brother had organised the date and format of his wake the following

week, and also what would happen to his body. He was in control of not only his death but also the arrangements for after his death.

He began the process by taking the anti-nausea and relaxant medication. An hour later, when the liquid was poured into the jar with the lethal powder, he shook it as if it was maracas. He asked us all to do the same. After he took the medication, sitting up in bed, he kept talking, telling us how much he loved us all, and slowly drifted off.

I’ve witnessed other deaths: they were hard. They had long periods with that death rattle breathing which is so painful to hear - when you wait every time the breathing stops for a few seconds to see if it will start again. Then finally it doesn’t and that’s the end.

With Frank, that did not happen. He simply lay back, closed his eyes and after a little time his breathing stopped. He died in the manner he chose.

The VAD process was reasonably simple for Frank. However, I have learnt that there are obstacles. For example, there is no access to Telehealth for people who are unable to get to a doctor’s appointment. Some hospitals and aged care homes do not allow people to access VAD on their premises.

The changes to the legislation that will be introduced in April 2027 require practitioners who object to VAD to provide a patient with minimum baseline information and advise them on how to find an assisting provider. This will help more people to have control in the manner in which they both live with a terminal illness and time their death.

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Ann-Marie Hermans MP

Violence on our doorstep

By Ann-Marie Hermans*

We all know that crime is rising. We see this in our streets every day.

But behind the closed doors of our neighbourhoods, another form of violence is also flourishing.

In Kingston, the number of family violence incidents has risen by almost 20% over the last five years.

Meanwhile, the Frankston region faces the highest rates of family violence in the local area. In the last financial year, it recorded over 3,000 incidents – that’s more than 8 incidents that police are responding to each day. The tragedy deepens when we realise that family violence is chronically underreported. For every call that our police respond to, there are many other incidents that we will never know about.

keep our community safe, they need more support.

As a local, I have seen women fleeing domestic violence with their families in their cars and young people being forced to leave their homes. Unfortunately, we do not have to look far to see this harsh reality.

Our police are working incredibly hard to respond to every call out to catch perpetrators.

Yet with rising family violence, increasing crime, 1,500 police vacancies and 41 closed or reduced-hour stations, Victorian Police are being pushed beyond breaking point. As a Liberal MP, I believe it’s a priority for Victorians to feel safe at home and in their communities.

For our police to adequately respond to family violence call outs, track down offenders and

That is why the Liberals and Nationals, if elected to government in November, have made it a priority to:

Deliver 3,000 more police

Reopen police stations and restore public access, and Keep repeat offenders off the streets with tougher bail and sentencing laws. There must be consequences for actions. Safety should be a basic human right, and every person deserves a home free from violence.

*Ann-Marie Hermans MP

Member for South Eastern Metropolitan Region

Shadow Assistant Minister for Community Safety

New program puts pets in the escape plan

By Sarah Halfpenny

RSPCA Victoria has launched a new program to help victim-survivors of domestic and family violence keep their pets safe while fleeing unsafe situations.

The SafePaws program provides practical support including emergency pet packs, access to emergency boarding, and veterinary care for animals that have been harmed or require rehabilitation due to domestic and family violence.

For many victim-survivors, concern for a pet’s safety can be an overwhelming barrier, delaying their decision to leave unsafe situations.

RSPCA Victoria’s senior manager education and community outreach, Dr Lauren Roberts, said the scale of the problem was significant.

“We know people in domestic and family violence situations are faced with impossible decisions, with fear for their pet’s wellbeing a heartbreaking barrier to leaving an unsafe situation.

“RSPCA Victoria’s SafePaws program can help these people by providing safe and secure emergency pet boarding and emergency pet packs primarily through case workers, along with veterinary care for domestic family violence-related pet injuries or rehabilitation for animals recovering during transitions to safety.

“While our dedicated crisis support coordinator works as quickly as possible to provide support to those in need, anyone whose safety is at urgent physical risk should call 000 imme-

diately.

“SafePaws is available to anyone across Victoria who needs to leave a domestic or family violence situation and works alongside welfare professionals and frontline support workers across the state, in addition to providing education and training for industry professionals on the critical link and latest insights between domestic fam-

ily violence and animal cruelty.”

The program also aims to drive longterm change through education and advocacy, with targeted sessions for frontline and welfare professionals on the links between domestic and family violence and animal cruelty, as well as advocacy for policy reform and petinclusive crisis accommodation.

RSPCA Victoria’s head of pre-

vention, Rebecca Cook, said the program’s dedicated crisis support coordinator worked alongside welfare professionals and frontline support workers to find emergency pet boarding and alternative care solutions.

“In some cases, when a pet is left behind, the emotional cost can be profound, with survivors often experiencing guilt, distress and ongoing worry

for their animal’s safety,” she said.

“SafePaws is stepping in to relieve that concern and ensure victim-survivors do not have to choose between their own safety and the wellbeing, or even survival, of their beloved pets.”

The SafePaws program is supported by the Petbarn Foundation. For more information visit rspcavic.org/ safepaws

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The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

SATURDAY THE HARDACRES

ABC TV, 8.30pm

FRIDAY PAUL MERTON: DRIVING AMAZING TRAINS

SBS, 7.35pm

As the son of a London Underground tube driver, comedian Paul Merton (left) has dreamed since childhood of helming a train himself. In this fascinating six-part series, that dream becomes a reality, with the Have I Got News For You veteran joining drivers in the cab. After journeys in the Isle of Wight and Switzerland, he arrives on the French Riviera, where he gets to drive a steam engine on the scenic Pine Cone line (or Train des Pignes).

Like Downton Abbey but if Lord Grantham were an Irish dock labourer and Lady Violet a wily smuggler, this rags-to-riches tale is a breath of fresh air in the at-times stuffy period drama landscape. The 1890s-set series follows the tight-knit Hardacre family from the moment a tragic accident leaves them on the brink of destitution. A bit of quick thinking in this premiere results in wealth beyond measure and Mary and Sam (Claire Cooper and Liam McMahon, both right) soon find themselves lording over a lavish Yorkshire estate.

Thursday, June 4

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

SUNDAY

GROUND UP

ABC TV, 8.30pm

This cheeky new office comedy starring Sam Pang imagines the creation of Tasmania’s first AFL team. Sent from Melbourne to establish the league’s 19th club, administrator Hugh Shen (Pang) quickly realises he’s in over his head. Working alongside ambitious public servant Destiny (Emma Harvie, above with Pang) and hapless assistant Jameson (Dylan Murphy), Hugh is under pressure to select the team song and a club mascot in Sunday’s premiere.

MONDAY THE ROOKIE

SEVEN, 9pm

While Monday’s season return of The Rookie features a thrilling international manhunt that places newlyweds John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) and Bailey Nune (Jenna Dewan) in Prague, things are also heating up at home for fan-favourite pairing “Chenford”. The term is a portmanteau for characters Lucy Chen and Tim Bradford, played by Melissa O’Neil and Eric Winter (left), whose relationship has taken years to blossom. In the final moments of season seven, viewers agonised as Tim asked Lucy to move in with him – only for him to realise she’d fallen asleep and didn’t hear him. Season eight picks up three days later, with Lucy left furious by radio silence from a nervous Tim.

SEVEN (7)

NINE (9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Gruen. (PG, R) 10.35 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 11.25 Urzila. (Final, Md, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Bergerac. (Final, Mlv, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 4.00 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 10.05 San Diego: America’s Wildest City. (PGa) 11.05 Queen Victoria’s Royal Mob. (Final, Mlv, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.05 The Lost City Of Ramses. (PGa, 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 Women. Stage 5. Highlights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Rick Stein’s Australia. (Final, PG) Rick Stein checks out the Sapphire Coast. 8.40 Saving Yellowstone: The Keystone. (Return, PG) Looks at the wolves who call Yellowstone home.

9.35 A Gentleman In Moscow. (Mals) The Count must undertake a dangerous mission.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R)

Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

11.00 Under The Bridge. (Madl) 12.10 De Gaulle. (Mv, R) 3.05 My Unique B&B. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 13. Adelaide 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 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack. (M) An officer is pummelled with a spade.

12.30 Brave New World. (MA15+asv)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Madl, R) A look at random breath-test patrols.

8.30 Emergency. (Mlm, R) Time is critical as an unresponsive patient deteriorates with a suspected brain bleed.

9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mlm, R) A&E staff treats a patient with burns.

10.30 Chicago Med. (Mam)

11.20 9News Late.

11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair.

TEN (10)

Friday, June 5

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 Restoration Aust. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Assembly. (Final, PG, R) 1.45 Bad Company. (Final, Ml, R) 2.10 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 2.55 Restoration Aust. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 DD India News Hour. 10.05 Jewels Of The Alps: Italy’s Great Lakes. (PGa, R) 11.05 Europe’s Waterways. (PGa, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.05 The Lost City Of Ramses. (PGa, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. Stage 6. Highlights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Sinister Cover-Up. (2023, Mav, R) Rachel Alejandro. 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: The Marry Me Pact. (2023, PGa, R) Meggan Kaiser. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.35 Gardening Australia. Millie Ross visits an insect expo.

8.35 Shetland. (Mv) Calder and Tosh wrestle with the revelation of Annie’s past life. Noah offers a cryptic clue about the night she was killed.

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

10.10 Urzila. (Final, Mdls, R)

10.40 ABC Late News.

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

11.45 Love Me. (M, R)

1.30 Rage New Music. (MA15+dhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains. (PG) Paul Merton travels the French Riviera on rails.

8.30 China With Ben Fogle. (Ml) Ben Fogle explores Shenzhen’s tech landscape. 9.50 Rock Legends: ZZ Top. (PGs, R)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 The King. (Return, MA15+v) 11.45 The Typist. (Malv, R) 12.50 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 3.55 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence. (Malsv, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 13. Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs. From the MCG.

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. A look at the weekend’s best racing.

11.45 Autopsy USA: June Carter. (Mad, R) A look at the death of June Carter. 12.45 Quacks. (Final, MA15+as)

1.30 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. Spring brings new beginnings as Arthur builds a bespoke chilli station with Dick.

8.40 MOVIE: Sully. (2016, Mal, R) After a pilot makes an emergency landing onto the Hudson River, his actions come under investigation. Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney.

10.35 To Be Advised.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, 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)

TEN (10)

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 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa, R) A woman with too many items wants to sell her house.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.40 The Big Bang Theory. (Mas, R) 11.30 10 News+. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 2.55pm Bamay. 3.35 BBC News At Ten. 4.05 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 The UnXplained. 9.15 Porn, Power, Profit. 11.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. Stage 7. 1.35am Planet A. 2.00 Under The Banner Of Heaven. 3.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.50pm Kangaroo Beach. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.50 BattleBots. 9.40 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 Late Programs.

1.45 Generations Of Men. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Africa’s Underwater Wonders. 7.30 MOVIE: The Sandlot. (1993) 9.30 MOVIE: Bring It On. (2000, PG) 11.15 Late Programs. NITV (34)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie Show. 6.10 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. (1968, PG) 8.45 Vai. (2019, PG) 10.20 Wonderfully Beautiful. (2022, M, German) 12.45pm The Tunnel (Part 1) (2001, M) 2.30 Discovering Film. 3.25 Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 5.15 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 7.30 Point Break. (1991, M) 9.45 Six Minutes To Midnight. (2020, M) 11.35 Suffragette. (2015, M) 1.35am Munich. (2005, MA15+) 4.25 Vai. (2019, PG) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Africa’s Underwater Wonders. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Alick & Albert. (2021, PG)

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 Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Imagine Holidays Iconic Rail Journeys. 3.30

Saturday, June 6

ABC TV (2)

(3)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 1.30 Shetland. (Mv, R) 2.30 MSO: 50 Years Of ABC Classic. 4.10 Shaun Micallef’s Going For Broke. (Final, PG, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PG, R) 11.00 World’s Greatest Sporting Arenas. (PG, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Sailing. Sail Grand Prix. Round 6. Highlights. 3.05 Stories From The Cities. (PG) 3.35 Cecil: The Real Lion King. (PG, R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. Stage 7. Highlights. 5.35 D-Day: The Soldiers’ Story. (R)

6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) Kath, Kim and Sharon go to the races.

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. (Ma) A man is shot dead at his villa.

8.30 The Hardacres. (Premiere, PG)

A working class family in 1890s Yorkshire move from a grimy fish dock to a vast country estate.

10.05 Bergerac. (Final, Mlv, R) Bergerac must negotiate for his life and solve the murder.

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

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 MOVIE: Next Goal Wins. (2023, Ml) A new coach joins the American Samoa soccer team. Michael Fassbender, Oscar Kightley. 9.25 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar: Freedom. (Mal, R) Elizabeth Taylor struggles to reinvent herself in the wake of her seventh marriage. 10.20 Princess Anne: The Plot To Kidnap A Royal. (PGa, R) 11.15 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v, R) 1.50 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 2.50 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence. (PG, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.25pm Mister Maker Around The World. 2.45 Wiggle. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Kangaroo Beach. 4.10 Dino Dex. 5.10 TBA. 5.40 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. 9.15 Mr Bean: The Animated Series. 9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.20 Abbott Elementary. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Bob Charley AO Stakes Day, VRC Community Race Day and Oaks 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. (PG) Shane Jacobson buys a rundown pub. 8.30 MOVIE: White House Down. (2013, Mlv, R) During a tour of the White House, a policeman springs into action to stop a group of paramilitary invaders. Channing Tatum, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx. 11.10 To Be Advised. 12.10 Devils. (MA15+av)

1.10 Harry’s Practice. (R)

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 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (R) 12.30 Drive TV Presents. (Premiere) 1.00 Explore TV Viking. (R) 1.30 Let’s Eat With George. 2.00 My Way. (R) 2.15 Shark! (PGal, R) 4.00 Tasman Trails.

5.00

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Dune: Part Two. (2024, Mav) Paul seeks revenge against those who destroyed his family. Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya.

10.45 MOVIE: Arrival. (2016, Mal, R)

A linguist is called in to interpret the intentions of aliens. Amy Adams.

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

6.30 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. Australia v Mexico. From McDonald Jones Stadium, New South Wales. 10.00 Ambulance Australia. (Mlm, R) Sydney Call Centre is receiving a higher than average number of unusual calls as paramedics respond to a dog bite and a car crashed into a shop, as well as deliver one of the fastest response times in the show’s history.

11.00 Elsbeth. (Mv, R) Elsbeth battles a veteran gossip columnist who trades in people’s secrets and may have killed to keep her own. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 Mastermind Aust. 6.45 The Mega-Brands That Built The World. 7.35 Abandoned Americana. 8.30 MOVIE: Monty Python’s Life Of Brian. (1979, M) 10.15 Dinosaur. (Return) 11.20 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. Stage 8. 1.50am Under The Banner Of Heaven. 3.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6am The Movie Show. 6.40 Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 8.35 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 10.50 Let Me Go. (2023, M, French)

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 3.50pm MOVIE: Ancestry Road. (2025, PG) 5.40

PG) 5.30 MOVIE: The Overlanders. (1946) 7.30 TBA. 11.15 Late Programs. 9GEM (92)

Sunday, June 7

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. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 The Assembly. (Final, PGa, R) 3.15 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. (Final, PG, R) 4.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Desert Sanctuary. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Race Around The World. (Return, PG) Six filmmakers travel the world.

8.30 Ground Up. (Premiere, Ml) Follows the behind-the-scenes drama in the creation of a Tasmanian AFL team.

9.00 The Capture. (Return, MA15+v)

An attack puts Rachel Carey at the heart of a conspiracy more deadly than anything she’s encountered yet.

10.00 Death In Paradise. (Ma, R)

A man is shot dead at his villa.

11.00 The Hardacres. (PG, R)

12.35 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)

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 France 24

English News. 9.00 DD India News Hour. 10.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 11.00 World’s Greatest Sporting Arenas. (R) 12.00 PBS News Compass Points. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Going Places. (R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. Stage 8. Highlights. 5.35 D-Day: The Soldiers’ Story. (PGal, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 We Are Jeni. (Malv) Looks at Dr Jeni Haynes. 9.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. Stage 1. Vizille to Saint-Ismier. 146.2km mountain stage. From France. 11.05 Rescuing The Nile’s Sunken Temple. (R) 12.10 Australia Uncovered: Strong Female Lead. (Ma, R) 1.35 Entanglement. (PGa, R) 2.45 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence. (Ms, R) 4.20 Bamay. (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. 2.25 Mister Maker Around The World. 2.45 Wiggle. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 Bluey. 4.20 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 The Inbestigators. 7.45 Caper Crew. 8.10 Animal Park. 9.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 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 13. Sydney v St Kilda.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 13. Essendon v Carlton. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the match.

11.00 7NEWS Spotlight. Focuses on long-form investigations.

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.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 Shark! (PGal)

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

9.15 9News Late.

9.45 The First 48: Truly Lost. (Return, Mav) Two young men are shot and killed in a car.

10.45 American Ripper: No Rest For The Wicked. (Mav)

11.40 Love Cheats. (PGals, R)

12.35 Oz Off Road TV. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Let’s Eat With George. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 10 News+. Comprehensive coverage of the day’s top stories, investigative reports and stories that haven’t been heard. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. (PG) Curtis Stone kicks off Aussie classics week, with a chance for the cooks to have their dish stocked in Coles. 8.15 Race Across The World. (Ml) Twelve minutes is all that separates the first two teams as they embark on the final leg of the race.

10.45 FBI. (Mv, R) After a local club owner is found dead, the team works quickly to find the motive behind the murder. 11.40 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am

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 MOVIE: Monty Python And The Holy Grail. (1975, PG) 10.10 Dinosaur. 11.20 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. Stage 9. 1.50am Under The Banner Of Heaven. 3.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

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6am Morning Programs. Noon Over The Black Dot. 12.30 Inside The Huddle. 1.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 13. Highlights. 2.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 3.35 Piri’s Tiki Tour. 4.35 Stompem Ground 2022: Footprince. 5.00 Ub40 Feat. Ali Campbell Live Concert. 6.50 Arctic Secrets. 7.40 Aerial Australia. 8.30 Dolly Parton: Here I Am. 10.10 MOVIE: Steel Magnolias. (1989, PG) 12.15am Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

Morning Programs. 8.40 Charro! (1969, PG) 10.40 Point Break. (1991, M) 12.55pm Suffragette. (2015, M) 2.55 The Movie Show. 3.30 Discovering Film. 4.15 Forever Enthralled. (2008, PG, Mandarin) 6.55 Ride In The Whirlwind. (1965, PG) 8.30 First Blood. (1982, MA15+) 10.20 In The Land Of Brothers. (2024, M, Farsi, Hazaragi, English, Arabic) 12.05am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Australia’s Amazing Homes. 11.30 Escape To The Country. 12.30pm Harry’s Practice. 1.00 Better Homes. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Surgery Ship. 3.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.30 My Greek Odyssey. 5.30 Australia’s

Monday, June 8

1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.55 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 11.20 Europe’s Waterways. (PGa, R) 12.10 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News Compass Points. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 Pompeii: The Last Mysteries Revealed. (Ma, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Jeopardy! 4.25 Letters And Numbers. (R) 4.55 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. Stage 9. Highlights.

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.

10.10 Todd Sampson’s Why? (Ml, 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 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG) 8.40 Ancient Greece By Train: Ephasus To Troy. (R) Alice Roberts visits the city of Ephasus. 9.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Mother Of Chooks. (PG) 11.20 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. 1.20 Gomorrah. (Malv, R) 2.15 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence. (Mas, R) 3.50 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

2.45 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.55 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. 8.20 Young Sheldon. 8.40 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.30 Chopped Jnr. 10.10 Kids Baking C’ship. 10.55 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 8.25 Roxane. (2019, PG, French) 10.00 True Grit. (2010, M) Noon Jack Mimoun And The Secrets Of Val Verde. (2022, M, French) 1.55 The Assassin. (2015, PG, Mandarin) 3.55 Charro! (1969, PG) 5.50 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 7.40

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 1.30 Unfiltered. (PG, R) 2.00 AFL: The Big Freeze @ The G. (PG) 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 13. Collingwood v Melbourne.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (Return, PGal) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski. 9.00 The Rookie. (Return, M) The LAPD, FBI and Interpol work with Monica Stevens in Prague to target high-value terrorists. 10.00 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics. 11.00 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League.

12.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R)

1.00 The Outdoor Room With Jamie Durie. (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 Today. 9.00

Shark! (PGal, R)

Getaway. (PG, R)

My Way. (R)

Pointless. (PG, R)

Tipping Point. (PG, R)

9News Afternoon.

Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Shark! (PGal) The celebrities scuba dive with Caribbean reef sharks.

8.45 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 1. Finals. From Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. 10.00 Footy Classified. (Ml) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues. 11.00 Players. (Ml) 12.00 9News Late.

12.30 100% Footy. (Mal)

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.

Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 1. Finals. 8.45 Four Weddings And A Funeral. 10.45 Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Logan Lucky. (2017, M) 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight The 100. 12.50 Love Island: Beyond The Villa. (Premiere) 1.55 The Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City. 3.00 Jeopardy! UK. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 I Love VIP Pets. 4.50 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Border Security. Noon Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 1.00

6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG)

Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.40 The Big Bang Theory. (PGs, R) 11.30 10

Tuesday, June 9

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

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 Shaun Micallef’s Going For Broke. (Final, PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Death In Paradise. (Ma, R) 2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.55 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, 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 7.30.

8.00 Stuff The British Stole: Tea Leaves China. (Return, PG)

8.30 Rolf Harris: Primetime Predator. (Premiere, Mal) Looks at the downfall of Rolf Harris.

9.20 I Was Actually There: Port Arthur Massacre. (Ml, R) Firsthand accounts of historic moments.

9.55 Compass. (PG, R)

10.25 ABC Late News. 10.40 The Business. (R) 10.55 Four Corners. (R) 11.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 12.50 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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6am Morning Programs. 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Jewels Of The Alps: Italy’s Great Lakes. (R) 11.10 Europe’s Waterways. (PGa, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Pompeii: The Last Mysteries Revealed. (Mans, R) 2.55 Pita With Vegemite. (PGa, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Patagonia. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 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.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Chrissie Swan. (PG)

8.30 Insight. Hosted by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline: Tiny Island Miracle. Looks at the island of Curaçao.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.05 Likes. (Man)

11.20 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour

Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. Stage 3. 1.20 Divided We Stand. (Mlv, R) 2.20

Waterman: Duke – Ambassador Of Aloha. (PG, R) 4.00 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.55 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. 8.20 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Savage Builds. 9.25 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.50 BattleBots. 10.35 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am

6am Morning Programs. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 Homicide. 2.20 The Grudge. 2.50 Food Lovers’ Guide. 4.00 BBC News At Ten. 4.25 France 24. 4.55 PBS News. 5.50 Alone Finland. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 10.10 MOVIE: Godzilla Minus One. (2023, M) 12.35am Jack The Ripper: Hidden Victims. 3.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

Morning Programs. 10.00 In The Land Of Brothers. (2024, M, Farsi, Hazaragi, English, Arabic) 11.45 Memory Lane. (2024, M, Dutch, English, French, Spanish) 1.35pm Ride In The Whirlwind. (1965, PG) 3.10 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 5.00 The Red Shoes. (1948, PG) 7.30 The Seed Of The Sacred Fig. (2024, M, Farsi) 10.30 Jane Eyre. (2011) 12.45am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 8.40 The Magic Canoe. 9.10 Spartakus. 10.00 Arctic Secrets. 11.00

Wednesday, June 10

ABC TV (2)

(R) 11.00

TEN (10)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Richie gets it wrong.

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

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

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

11.30 Ambulance: Code Red. (Mamv, R)

12.30 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (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

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 2. Finals.

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

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl) The Misfits use untested contraptions.

1.00 Destination WA. (TB, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Building Ideas. (PG, R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG) Amateur cooks

9GEM (92)

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30

Trials. Day 2. Heats. 12.50pm Open Homes Australia. 1.20 Iconic Australia. 2.30 Antiques Downunder. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Man Who Loved Redheads. (1955) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.40 Late Programs.

10.00

(R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.50 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.20 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (Ml, R) 3.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, 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 7.30.

8.00 Gruen. (PG) Presented by Wil Anderson.

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

9.25 Twenty Twenty Six. (Premiere, M) Follows the Director of Integrity for the FIFA World Cup.

10.25 Planet America. (R)

11.00 ABC Late News. 11.15 The Business. (R) 11.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, R)

12.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

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

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.05 Jewels Of The Alps: Italy’s Great Lakes. (PGa, R) 11.05 Europe’s Waterways. (PGa, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Patagonia. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Wonders Of The Sun With Dara Ó Briain. (R) Dara Ó Briain learns about the Sun. 9.20 Coldwater. (Premiere) A family moves to a rural Scottish town.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PGa, R) 11.20 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. Stage 4. 1.20 Michael Mosley: Truth About Sleep. (R) 2.30 The American Fuhrer. (PGav, R) 3.20 Nazi Death Marches. (Mav, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Programs.

The

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. (PGav)

7.30 SAS: AUS v ENG. (Malv) The instructors push recruits past their limits.

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) Hamish McLachlan chats with Mark Blicavs.

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

11.00 Australia: Now And Then. (Mal, R) 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.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 3. Heats. 1.30 Explore TV Viking. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 3. Finals. 10.05 9News Late.

10.35 Bad Blood. (Premiere, MA15+av) An old crime comes back to haunt a mob boss.

11.35 A Killer Makes A Call: A Killer In Accounts. (MA15+av, R)

12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Global Shop. (R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

A Current Affair. (R)

Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 MasterChef

DW The

2.50 Brady Vs

BBC

At

France 24. 4.50 PBS

5.50 Alone Finland. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 10.10 The Americans. 11.30 MOVIE: Moonfall. (2022, M) 1.55am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.55 Children’s Programs. 4.05pm 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 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 9.05 Adv Time. 9.50 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.35 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Crow’s Egg. Continued. (2014, PG, Tamil) 6.15 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 8.10 The Red Shoes. (1948, PG) 10.40 The Seed Of The Sacred Fig. (2024, M, Farsi) 1.40pm Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 3.30 Tea With Mussolini. (1999, PG) 5.45 I Accidentally Wrote A Book. (2024, PG, Hungarian) 7.35 Hunt For The Wilderpeople. (2016,

Your hearing questions answered Seniors Loving

makes it easier to follow the conversation. With television, if you’re not ready for hearing aids, a set of cordless TV headphones is another option. These can be one of the best ways to hear the TV clearly.

Q: Is it important for patients to see an audiologist if they think they may be having difficulties hearing?

Aishah: Yes, if you are starting to notice difficulties, it’s important to have a comprehensive hearing assessment. In addition to testing which sounds you can hear, we also check how clearly you can understand speech both in quiet and in background noise.

Some common indications that you may have a hearing loss include:

• Turning the TV up

• Frequently asking for repeats

• Not being able to hear properly on the telephone

• Difficulty in noisy situations such as restaurants

• Missing out on important parts of the conversation

Often your partner or a close family member may be the first person to notice that you are having difficulty hearing.

Q: Is it true that a lot of patients don’t actually need hearing aids?

Cathryn: Yes. In fact, only around 40 percent of people we see choose to proceed with hearing aids. Some people have a mild hearing loss that we simply discuss and continue to monitor.

Q: Are there steps people who aren’t ready for hearing aids can take to help manage their hearing difficulties?

Aishah: Yes. For example, choose a seat in a restaurant where you can clearly see the faces of the people you are talking to, as this

Q: Are there ever very simple solutions to hearing loss?

Cathryn: Yes. Sometimes hearing loss can be caused simply by ear wax blocking the canal.

Q: If someone needs a hearing aid, should they always choose the most expensive, topof-the-line model?

Aishah: Not necessarily. Recommendations are always patient-specific, and not everyone requires the most expensive model. The best hearing aid is one that fits your hearing needs, your lifestyle, and your listening goals. We work with you to find a hearing aid that best supports your daily life – whether that means hearing better in quiet conversation, group settings, or busy environments.

Cathryn: At Chelsea Hearing, we always offer a range of options, and it is up to you to choose something you feel comfortable with. You should never feel pressured to proceed with hearing aids that you don’t feel ready for.

Q: Are smaller hearing aids more expensive?

Aishah: Generally, the style of the hearing aid does not have much impact on price. There are very good, small hearing aids available at all price points. Larger hearing aids are not necessarily less expensive either. The good news is that today’s very small, comfortable hearing aids are suitable for most people.

Q: How much do hearing aids cost?

Aishah: Most people on a Centrelink pension (such as the aged pension or

disability pension) are eligible for the Hearing Services Program. This enables them to choose from a range of hearing aids that are fully subsidised. These hearing aids have improved significantly over the past few years, and many people are pleasantly surprised at how natural they sound, and how small and comfortable they can be. Pensioners can also choose to contribute toward more advanced hearing aids if they wish.

For people who are not eligible for the Hearing Services Program, hearing aids typically start at around $2,500 for a pair.

Q: What brand of hearing aids do you recommend?

Cathryn: Chelsea Hearing is an independent clinic. We fit hearing aids from all major manufacturers. Our recommendations are made after we have tested your hearing, examined your ears, and had a discussion about the things you want to hear well. We also take into account your preference for style and size, as well as your budget. We recommend the most appropriate hearing aids for you, and we always provide a range of options to choose from.

Q: What is your philosophy on health care?

Cathryn: If I wouldn’t do it for a member of my family, I don’t do it for a patient. When I’m making recommendations, I ask myself: “If this were my mum or dad, with this hearing loss and these difficulties, would I make the same recommendations?” If the answer is yes, then I know I’m doing my best for the patient.

Q: What does the relationship you have with your patients mean to you?

Aishah: The relationship I have with my patients is incredibly important to me. I want

them to feel heard and supported throughout their hearing journey. Hearing is so personal – it’s not just about treating a condition, but about building a partnership. My goal is to provide the best possible care, help patients feel confident in their choices, and improve their overall quality of life.

Q: What is one thing about your job that really stands out in a positive way?

Aishah: One thing that really stands out to me is how family-centered hearing care can be. Often the partner of the person with hearing loss has been accommodating by repeating themselves or speaking louder. When we help a patient improve their hearing, we’re not just improving their quality of life — we’re also helping their family and loved ones communicate better and enjoy more meaningful connections. Hearing well impacts everyone around the patient, and being part of that change is incredibly rewarding.

Q: Do you have rules that you live by when treating patients?

Cathryn: My number one rule is to take things at the pace that feels right for each patient. Some people come in knowing they want hearing aids and are ready to proceed quickly. Others are unsure and need more time to understand their hearing loss and the available options. It doesn’t help anyone to push someone into getting hearing aids before they are ready, or to pressure them into purchasing devices that cost more than they are comfortable with. Sometimes the best approach is simply to explain what’s causing the problem and outline the solutions available. It can also be very helpful to bring your partner or a close family member to your appointment to help with this discussion.

Greenways: A new lifestyle

WHY choose a retirement village?

For some it’s location, facilities, or services. For others its low maintenance, or new home features. But for most, it’s the promise of a thriving, social, welcoming and supportive lifestyle that is so important.

Greenways Retirement Village offers a lifestyle few can match. It boasts an active, fun and happy community in bayside Seaford, the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula. Being one of the few privately owned villages in Victoria, it puts people first, and has done so for 50 years. This means that the opportunities to socialise, meet new friends and get involved at the village are encouraged and supported at all levels.

At the heart of the village, the newly renovated Greenways Community Centre (now known as the Pavilion) is always busy. Residents come together regularly for a cuppa, an activity or to share a meal in the village restaurant. Residents embrace the many activities on offer as well as events, fundraisers and market days (to name a few!).

So, whether it be dining events or themed functions such as Australia Day BBQs, Anzac Day Ceremonies, Spring Carnival celebrations, or Village Fashion Shows. Or regular activities such as a trivia competition, birthday celebrations, bingo, movie afternoons or games

groups. Or, for the sports lovers, there’s a private village bowling green and club house, regular indoor bowls sessions, pool/billiards and the village fitness centre.

Whatever your interest, Greenways could be just the right fit for you.

Choose from newly refurbished one, two and three bedroom villa units or the convenience and ease of one bedroom apartments close to the village Community Centre. Apartments start from $333,750 and villa units from $414,000.

• Come meet our Residents

• Inspect our newly refurbished Units and Apartments

• FREE Sausage sizzle

• Raffle and prizes

• Market stalls

LETTERS Freeze rates, then increase rates

PRIOR to the last council elections Frankston council voted to explore a rate freeze and now after the election the council voted to increase rates by four percent over the rate cap of 2.75 per cent.

There has been secrecy surrounding the budget papers with some item not given to councillors.

The council is a woke council getting involved in matters away from their core services in collecting rubbish maintaining parks and cleaning streets.

It is obviously that council is spending too much money and are passing the extra costs onto the ratepayers who are under pressure due to the fact that Frankston is a outer suburb city.

Maybe it is time the CEO should see this fact and prune expenditure to core services and control officers wages including the CEO’s.

Frankston needs increased ratepayers to increase revenue to meet commitments for core services.

The council have cut services to residents but yet increase rates.

Highrise unit development is needed in Frankston to increase rate revenue.

Councils could disappear if One Nation and Jess Wilson’s coalition win government because they have adopted Trumpism (old capitalism) which supports small government principals.

Russell Morse, Karingal Bin issues

The state government and councils have decided to introduce a policy requiring an additional

green waste bin for every household and unit across Victoria.

Our temperatures can reach up to 40 degrees during summer. The green biodegradable bags intended for use with this system are extremely thin in practical terms often need changing daily. If left in a green waste bin for even 24 hours food waste can quickly become a smelly watery mess & the bag biodegrade.

Under this system food waste will sit in bins for two weeks before collection and attract flies bluebottles mosquitos mice rates birds ants wasps cockroaches and other pests that are naturally drawn to food even with the bin lid closed.

Many residents should be concerned that this could eventually create health and hygiene issues and hospital visits, if not properly managed the accessible food source may also attract local wildlife.

Bins can and do occasionally fall over which may worsen odours and cleanliness issues in local communities including Frankston and surrounding areas.

Historically food waste has been mixed with general rubbish and placed in stronger nonbiodegradable bags within red bin reducing many of these issues.

Until stronger biodegradable bags or an alternative solutions are available there are legitimate concerns about whether the current systems will be practical and effective in extreme weather conditions.

It raises the question of whether sufficient research and testing has been undertaken particularly regarding operations during 40 degree

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heat conditions before implementing such a significant policy change.

Jane Spier, Seaford

Health rebate debate cont.

Three million pensioners to lose all or part of their private health insurance government rebate, the rebates should be asset tested writes Cameron Brown (Health rebate debate, Letters 26/5/26). The rebates are asset evaluated based on four tiers of a person or couple’s assets.

Cameron thinks removing the government rebate on health insurance will assist the government to build more hospitals and the associated costs of staff and the additional running costs.

The average rebate for three million people over 65 is predicted to be about $600pa should this be the case $18m will be saved per annum, a long way short of a hospital car park let alone a building. Even after ten years without some government department dipping into the pool the total would be well short of the required funds to build a hospital.

A recent article in the Herld Sun (27th May) claims 70% of people over 65 with private health live on $55,000 or less.

Last year waiting lists in public hospitals were more than 900,000 people adding additional numbers and becoming common a sign of poor budgeting creating overspending by governments at all levels.

Bruce White, Safety Beach

Dan Andrews fan

I disagree with Bruce White’s sentiments last week (Statue opposition, Letters 26/5/26).

The proposed Daniel Andrews statue should be gold plated. He was a very good Premier. By enforcing a very unpopular lockdown to curtail the Covid pandemic he saved an estimated 5000 lives and probably 120,000 disruptive hospital admissions in Victoria.

Yet some people still whinge that he sent some businesses broke. Coffee shops. Tourism. He has dragged the old rail and road network, designed for a much smaller population of people and cars last century and before, into the modern era.

It cost an eye watering lot of money and resources but it had to be done sooner or later. Bravo.

Yet some people still whinge, apparently they’d like a return to level crossings. These works had to be financed in the usual way with borrowed money. They provided a tremendous amount of real jobs and economic activity. Yet people still whinge because costs keep blowing out because of alleged incompetence. None of these people seem to whinge about “Snowy 2.0”, a $2b project of Liberal Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in 2017 which has blown out to $42b in 2026.

It can produce, when required 2.2 gigawatt of electric power at a huge cost because it pumps used hydro water back uphill to be re-used; for every gigawatt of power generated, it needs 1.6 gigawatt of power to pump it back uphill. Then there’s the Liberals cancellation costs for the French submarine and the deposits we’ve placed for ghost atomic submarines that we’ll never see.

And illegal, destructive Robodebt.

Incompetence – look no further.

Andrews was a man of vision who got necessary things done. Debt? The whole western world is in shocking debt to prevent total economic collapse. USA $39t, Australia less than two.

Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington

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Attempt to blow up safe in Stony Point burglary

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

ON the 21st inst the Stony Point railway station was broken into during the night. An attempt was made to blow open the safe by means of fuse and cap, same having been tapped with clay, and wet bags put over the safe.

The explosion was not successful, and although the lock was damaged, the safe could not be opened.

A cash drawer was forced open and six shillings in money stolen.

Detective Salter and MountedConstable Egan commenced enquiries which lasted for three days, and many miles of country were traversed, seeking information.’

On the 26th May a man named Edward Stowe was arrested by the above-mentioned officers and charged with the offence.

He appeared before Mr. Knox, J.P., on the 27th May, and was remanded to appear at the Hastings Court on the June 1, 1926. ***

New high school to cost £16,880

At a meeting of the Frankston High School Welfare League held on Monday last, Mrs. Bradbury, (president) in the chair, Mr. Bishop, the headmaster, presented plans of the new High school, and gave an interesting description of the building as it will appear in its completed state.

The tender for the construction of the school has been let to Mr. Neville, of Elsternwick, the contract price being £16,880.

The building will be a two-storied brick structure, and the front appearance will be something similar to that

of the Caulfield Technical school.

Cookery class rooms will be on the ground floor, together with dining room, kitchens, etc. Upstairs a hall 67ft. x 27ft. will be divided into three class rooms by folding doors.

In addition there will be an Arts room, teachers’ office, and other appointments.

Detached from the main structure and constructed of wood will be work shops for classes in black smithing, carpentry and plumbing.

It is expected that the contractor will start building operations next week; and the building should be completed before the end of the year. ***

Mechanics’ Nestegg

For some years past the committee of the Frankston Mechanics’ Institute and Free Library have been building up a fund with a view to modernising the present structure or perhaps erecting a new hall.

At the monthly meeting on Tuesday night last the secretary, Mr. Ernest Barrett, reported that the amount now at credit to the building fund was between £300 and £400.

Mr. D. J. Quartermain (president) occupied the chair and other members present were Messrs. Elliott, James, P: Chitty, H. Morrison and W. W. Young.

The tender of Messrs. Wykes and Gregory was accepted for re-painting the front of the reading-room and library.

A donation of £1/1/- was voted-to the Frankston Fire Brigade.

Several applications were received from dance promoters for the right to the hall over a series of nights until

the end of the year.

Terms were arranged and the matter was left in the hands of the secretary.

The financial report submitted by the secretary showed that the general receipts up-to-date amounted to £140 10/-, which is £30 in excess of the amount received over the corresponding period last year.

***

Rates must be paid. Votes may be lost Thursday next, 10th June, is an important date from the ratepayers’ point of view. If all rates and charges are not paid on the day stated the names of defaulting ratepayers’ are excluded from the voters’ lists, and they are, of course, debarred from voting at the annual municipal elections in August next.

Mr. Ham, the Shire secretary and his staff are now located in the new municipal offices in Davey street, and they are well equipped to cope with the rush of ratepayers who find it difficult to beat the almanac.

***

Help for fire brigade

At the ordinary meeting of the Frankston High School Welfare League held on Monday night last it was resolved to arrange a euchre party and dance to augment the funds of the Frankston Fire Brigade.

Mrs. James stated that the function recently carried out by the Women’s Auxiliary of the R.S.S.I.L.A. for the same object resulted in a profit of nearly £10 being handed over to the brigade.

The ladies of the Welfare League are well organised, and their effort for the firemen should be equally successful.

PUZZLE ZONE

Personal

***

Mr. Victor McComb and “Billy” Bowe, two Frankston lads, are at present touring Central Australia. They will be absent for about two months.

Mr. Walker, secretary of the committee to the Alfred Hospital Auxiliary, was present at the Oriental ball held in the Palais on Friday night last.

Mr. C. E. Bright, ex-Deputy P.M.G., was present at the Alfred Hospital Auxiliary ball on Friday night last.

Mr. J. D. Jennings spent the school vacation holiday at Mount Dandenong and returned home on Saturday last.

The many friends of Rev. A. P. McFarlane, vicar of St. Paul’s, Frankston, will regret to learn that he is suffering from pneumonia and is at present an inmate of Dr. Maxwell’s private hospital.

Mrs. J. L. Pratt has received a cable from her husband, Cr. Pratt, announcing his safe arrival at New Zealand.

Cr. Pratt, who is making a tour of the islands, will spend several days in the Dominion.

The many friends of Mrs. J. R. Sawyer will regret to learn that she is at present an inmate of Dr. Maxwell’s private hospital, suffering from a severe attack of influenza.

Rev. W. A. Phillips, of Glenhuntly, will conduct the services at St. Paul’s Church of England, Frankston, on Sunday next, June 6, and will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Picking, at “Mydugra,” Frankston.

***

Peninsula Motor Ambulance To the Editor,

Sir,

The committee of the Peninsula Motor Ambulance Service highly appreciate the full report of the meeting held recently at the Mornington Shire Hall, in the “Standard”.

No doubt it has cleared up many wrong impressions.

On 27th February the committee decided to reduce the charges for the ambulance from 1/3 per mile to 9d for the first twelve miles and 6d a mile for the rest of the journey.

In addition 5/- an hour for the driver.

This was reported in the “Post” and Frankston “’Standard” in March.

It was suggested at the meeting held in the Shire Hall that a flat rate should be made for the Peninsula Ambulance Service and it was brought up at our committee meeting on Saturday, 22nd May, but as we had not a full attendance we had to postpone it to a further meeting.

Re Mr. F. Mills case the following resolution was passed:-

“That this committee, whilst deploring that undue publicity was given to the case of Mr. Mills, same being made upon wrong impression, i.e., that a charge of 1/3 per mile and 5 per hour for the driver, was being made, and whilst not admitting that the charge of 1/3 per mile was excessive, have further considered the matter and decided to make a refund of £1 7/-, which reduces the fee to the rate at present charged.”

J. F. BIERI, Hon. Sec. Mornington. ***

From the Pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 4 June 1926

Scoreboard

Langwarrin suffer first loss of the season

MPFNL

By Kennedy McCullough

MEN’S DIV ONE SEN

LANGWARRIN lost their spot on top of the ladder after obtaining their first loss of the season at the hands of Frankston YCW.

Langwarrin took an early lead, winning the first quarter after scoring 4.5 to Frankston YCW’s 2.3.

The second quarter saw the teams nearly even with Frankston YCW in the front, with only two points separating the teams.

The Stonecats pulled ahead in the third quarter, scoring 6.5 to Langwarrin’s 2.3.

In the final quarter, Langwarrin nearly caught up to Frankston YCW as the latter did not manage to hit the

scoreboard at all. Langwarrin came painfully close but fell two points short, handing Frankston YCW the win.

Harry Lloyd scored five goals for Frankston YCW. Matthew Johnson scored three goals for Langwarrin.

Devon Meadows secured a win against Pines.

Pines came out of the first quarter strongly, scoring 3.4 to Devon Meadows’ 1.1.

In the second quarter, Devon Meadows stole the lead after scoring 7.7 to Pines 2.1.

Devon Meadows remained ahead in the third quarter despite only scoring one goal to Pines’ two.

In the final quarter, Devon Meadows continued to pull ahead, securing a win after scoring six goals

in the quarter and leaving a 14-point difference between themselves and Pines.

Hamish Roy scored four goals for Pines. Hugo Birks scored four goals for Devon Meadows.

After leading the whole game, Dromana took a win against Mt Eliza.

Dromana came into the game strongly, scoring five goals in the first quarter to Mt Eliza’s three.

The second quarter saw Dromana score four more goals and sit 17 points above Mt Eliza.

In the third, Dromana continued to fly ahead, scoring 3.1 to Mt Eliza’s 2.3.

Dromana stayed ahead in the fourth and final quarter after scoring another four goals, and came out on top by 28 points.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

DIVISION ONE MENS SENIORS

Saturday 6 June, 2pm: Sorrento v Rosebud – David Macfarlane Reserve

Sunday 7 June, 2pm:

Dromana v Mornington – Dromana Recreation Reserve

DIVISION ONE MENS RESERVES

Saturday 6 June, 12pm: Sorrento v Rosebud – David Macfarlane Reserve

Sunday 7 June, 12pm:

Dromana v Mornington – Dromana

Recreation Reserve

DIVISION TWO MENS SENIORS Bye Round

DIVISION TWO MENS RESERVES Bye Round

DIVISION ONE WOMENS SENIORS

Friday 5 June, 7pm: Frankston v Pearcedale – Kinetic Stadium Saturday 6 June, 2pm: Bonbeach v Mornington – Bonbeach Reserve

Tyabb v Hastings/Balnarring – Bunguyan Reserve

Saturday 6 June, 4.40pm: Warragul Industrials v Karingal – Western Park

DIVISION ONE WOMENS RESERVES

Saturday 6 June, 12pm: Tyabb v Mornington – Bunguyan Reserve Saturday 6 June, 3pm: Frankston v Karingal – Kinetic Stadium

Sam Fowler scored four goals for Dromana and was among their best. Alfie Lambert scored two goals for Mt Eliza and was among their best.

Sorrento was able to secure their first win of the 2026 season after beating Edi-Asp.

In the first quarter, Sorrento flew ahead immediately, scoring 4.6 to Edi-Asp’s 1.3.

Both teams scored fairly similarly in the second quarter, each scoring four goals and leaving Sorrento ahead.

Edi-Asp nearly caught up to Sorrento in the third quarter after scoring 4.7 to Sorrento’s 2.2, but Sorrento remained ahead by two points.

Sorrento pulled away in the final quarter after scoring 7.5 to Edi-Asp’s 2.5, giving Sorrento a 32-point win.

Kyle Halligan scored a massive six

goals for Sorrento and was among their best. Brad Frater scored three goals for Edi-Asp and was among their best.

Mornington stood no chance against Rosebud, handing the ladder leaders another win for the season.

Rosebud came out of the gates strongly, tripling Mornington’s score after scoring 3.3 to Mornington’s 1.1. In the quarter before the long break, Rosebud managed to maintain a 20 point lead after scoring four goals to Mornington’s three.

Rosebud continued to dominate the field in the third quarter, scoring five goals to Mornington’s three. Mornington only managed to score one point in the final quarter while Rosebud scored 5.1, leaving Rosebud to win by 68 points.

Pearcedale grab a much-needed win against Bonbeach

MPFNL

By Kennedy McCullough

MEN’S DIV TWO SEN

PEARCEDALE was able to secure a win against Bonbeach in the MPFNL

Men’s Division Two clash.

The scores were very close at the end of the first quarter, with Pearcedale scoring 1.3 and Bonbeach scoring 1.2.

In the second, Pearcedale started to pull ahead, scoring four goals to Bonbeach’s one and leading by 21 points.

Bonbeach played well in the third quarter scoring 4.5 to Pearcedale’s 3.0 and leaving the teams with only a ten point difference.

Pearcedale were able to cement their

win in the last quarter after scoring 4.4 to Bonbeach’s 1.4, securing their 28 point win.

Home ground advantage came into play in Chelsea’s win against Hastings.

One point separated the teams at the end of the first quarter after Chelsea scored 4.2 to Hastings’ 4.3.

Chelsea pulled ahead in the second quarter after scoring 7.5 to Hastings’ 2.2, leaving a 32-point gap between the teams going into the long break.

Both teams kept building up their scores in the third quarter, with Hastings scoring two goals and Chelsea scoring three.

Hastings was unable to catch up with Chelsea after Chelsea scored nine goals in the final quarter to Hastings’ three, allowing Chelsea to

win by 75 points.

Crib Point secured a win against Karingal.

Crib Point came out of the gates strongly, scoring 7.2 to Karingal’s 2.1.

In the quarter before the long break, Crib Point was up by 45 points after managing to score 71 points in the first half.

Both teams scored 2.3 in the third quarter.

Crib Point was able to maintain their lead in the final quarter after scoring 5.1 to Karingal’s 4.0, and Crib Point took a 52 point win.

Somerville took a win against Rye.

Rye was unable to score at all in the first quarter while Somerville managed to score 5.4.

The quarter before the long break saw Rye score three points while

Somerville added a further 4.3 to their score, leaving them to lead by 58 points.

Rye finally picked up their game in the third quarter, scoring 5.4 to Somerville’s 2.2.

Despite only scoring four points in the final quarter, Somerville was able to win by 31 points.

Tyabb suffered their eighth loss of the season at the hands of Seaford, and remain winless for the 2026 season.

In the first quarter, Seaford scored 3.3 to Tyabb’s 2.2.

Tyabb was unable to score in the second quarter while Seaford scored 4.3, leaving a 34 point gap between the teams.

Seaford continued to pull ahead in the third quarter, scoring 3.5 to Tyabb’s 2.1.

In the final quarter, Tyabb was only able to score one goal while Seaford scored 2.4, securing Seaford’s win by 54 points.

Red Hill was able to grab the win after a close game against Frankston Bombers.

In the first quarter, Red Hill scored 2.2 to Frankston Bombers’ 1.2. Frankston Bombers had a good comeback in the quarter before the long break, scoring three goals to Red Hill’s two and only being behind by three points.

The scores remained very close in the third quarter with both teams scoring two goals and Red Hill leading by four points.

In the final quarter, Red Hill scored 3.3 to Frankston Bombers’ 2.5, leaving Red Hill to win by eight points.

The Dusties best an under-strength Bulldogs

MPFNL

By Kennedy McCullough

WOMEN’S DIV ONE SEN

WARRAGUL Industrials remain on

top of the MPFNL Women’s Division

One Seniors ladder after walking in a win against Mornington.

In the first quarter, Warragul industrials scored 2.1 to Mornington’s 0.1.

Both teams scored one point in the second quarter, leaving a 12 point gap between the teams going into the long break.

Mornington won the third quarter, scoring two goals to the Dusties’ one, leaving an eight point difference.

Warragul came back strongly in the final quarter, keeping Mornington scoreless while scoring five goals of their own, leaving Warragul to win by 42 points.

Despite the result, Mornington Women’s football director Harvey White was pleased with the effort shown by his side.

“We were very under-strength, with a number of injuries and unavailable players, but the girls competed really well,” said White.

“We had several players step up from our reserves team and they embraced the opportunity. Their effort and willingness to take on bigger roles was outstanding.

“One of the real positives for us was the depth we were able to showcase. The players coming through proved they’re capable of contributing at senior level, which is a great sign for the future of our program.”

Hastings/Balnarring was able to secure a win against Bonbeach.

In the first quarter, Hastings/ Balnarring scored 2.6 to Bonbeach’s 1.0, separating the teams by 12 points.

Bonbeach only scored one goal in the quarter before the long break while Hastings/Balnarring scored three, putting Hastings/Balnarring ahead by 26 points.

Hastings/Balnarring began to pull away from Bonbeach in the third quarter after scoring four goals to Bonbeach’s one.

Both teams scored 2.2 in the final quarter, allowing Hastings/Balnarring to win by 43 points.

Frankston was able to secure a fairly easy win over Tyabb.

In quarter one, Tyabb scored 1.1 to Frankston’s 4.1, separating the teams by 18 points.

Tyabb was unable to score in the second quarter while Frankston scored a further 3.4, leaving Frankston ahead by 40 points.

Frankston scored a further two goals in the third quarter while Tyabb managed to score another point.

In the final quarter, Frankston scored one final goal while Tyabb

only managed another point, leaving Frankston to win by 59 points.

Kayla Lock scored one goal for Tyabb and was among their best. Adele Kerley scored three goals for Frankston and was among their best.

Karingal had an 100 point win against Pearcedale despite the game being held at Pearcedale’s home ground.

Pearcedale was unable to score in the first quarter while Karingal put up 37 points.

In the quarter before the long break, Pearcedale scored 1.1 to Karingal’s 3.0, leaving Karingal up by 48.

Karingal kept Pearcedale scoreless in the third quarter while scoring 3.3 themselves.

In the final quarter, Pearcedale only managed a solitary point, while Karingal scored 5.2, leaving Karingal to win by 100 points.

Indianna Amoruso scored one goal for Pearcedale. Kiara Triep scored four goals for Karingal.

Steelers put an end to the Peninsula Dolphins perfect start

RUGBY LEAGUE

By David Bourke

On Saturday afternoon (30 May) the Peninsula Dolphins senior third grade men’s team were handed their first defeat of the season at the hands of the Doveton Steelers at Betula Reserve, Doveton.

It was a low scoring match: 18-10 at full-time.

Courageous defence kept the Dolphins in the game, however the amount of handling errors in attack saw them unable to apply pressure during crucial points of the game. After several seniors took part in training the Dolphins junior squad during the week they left with one more lesson on Saturday with six words: “Next Game, Next battle, Train hard”.

In other Dolphins news, the over 16s women’s tag team were on the end of another big loss on Sunday 31/5.

The women’s tag team travelled to Seabrook reserve Broadmeadows to take on the Northern Thunder.

With good preparation they didn’t get the results they wanted.

The game finished 56-0 showing there is a lot of work to do to compete with the top teams.

They are a new squad and the inaugural women’s rugby league tag team for the Peninsula Dolphins that are still working on their combinations. Despite the loss they are doing the Peninsula Dolphins rugby league club proud with their training and commitment.

With the positive attitude they carry and a bye next weekend they will have some extra time before they have to play, giving them a chance to work on their systems and get some wins.

Picture: David Bourke

Mordialloc teen flying the flag for Australia at wheelchair tennis world cup

THIRTEEN-YEAR-OLD Mordialloc wheelchair tennis player, Sonny Rennison, is representing Australia at the inaugural BNP Paribas Junior World Team Cup in Knokke-Heist, Belgium – and he’s already made his mark, finishing runner-up in the singles competition before heading into the teams competition where they’re building momentum.

The Junior World Team Cup is the wheelchair tennis equivalent of Davis Cup, considered one of the biggest team tournaments on tour. While the event has previously run alongside the senior competition, this year marks the first time it has been staged as a standalone tournament, designed to elevate the junior division internationally.

Sonny, who holds a world No.8 junior boys ranking, is competing alongside Victorian teammate Arlo Shawcross (age 15) and Queensland’s Joshua Brass (age 16). The Australian team have won both their matches so far, defeating Italy 3-0 and the USA 2-1, and face Brazil next – a win would see them top their group and advance to play the runner-up from the other group in a semi-final.

Speaking from Belgium after his singles final, Sonny said finishing second in such a strong field was something he was proud of.

“Obviously, coming second in the tournament, I’m very proud of myself. It was a very tough draw. I got to play against some new players, which was

a very good experience,” he said.

“Getting second is a very big achievement in a draw like that –congratulations to Hirofumi, who just beat me in the final, but yeah, it gives me and my team a big confidence boost to go into the team cup with that second place.”

He said having close mates alongside him made the experience even more special.

“Being able to travel the world

with some of your best friends is so cool, and to do that while doing the thing you love most in the world is just incredible,” Sonny said. “They’re cheering for me on the court. We’re goofing about off the court. We get on so well.”

The 13-year-old, who has been playing wheelchair tennis since he was five and was diagnosed with multiple epiphyseal dysplasia at age four, said representing Australia had always

been a personal goal.

“I’ve always had a goal to be able to represent my country, and I’m very grateful and happy that I’ve kind of accomplished that goal,” he said. “It’s one of the biggest tournaments on tour, and to represent your country and wear the green and gold, it’s even better.”

This is Sonny’s second time at the World Team Cup – he also represented Australia at the tournament last year.

His mother, Emma, said the call-up to the inaugural standalone event had been exciting.

“It’s an honour like nothing else to represent your country,” Emma said.

“He had the best time last year, which was his first time playing an international tournament, and made friends from all over the world.”

Emma said watching Sonny in finals – this is his third singles final of the year, following appearances at a UK tournament and the Melbourne Classic in April – never gets any easier.

“It’s exciting, nerve-wracking, stressful, and everything in between to watch him in these moments,” she said. “I try very hard to keep a poker face so I don’t distract him, but obviously can’t help but cheer when he hits an incredible shot!”

She described the tight-knit support network around the Australian junior team as invaluable.

“The Australian junior team are all such great mates and they support each other so well. They understand the pressure better than anyone else, so when there have been tough matches, they turn to each other,” Emma said.

“It’s a bit like a family and we are so grateful Sonny has such incredible support around him.”

The demands of elite junior sport are considerable. Sonny trains five days a week, competes interstate every school holidays, and has already travelled to the UK and Belgium this year, with the prospect of further international trips to come. He also has to manage his schoolwork around his schedule.

Emma said the journey had brought the family opportunities they never anticipated.

“The tennis has given us all opportunities we would never have dreamt of – the travel, seeing Sonny present to large audiences about wheelchair sports, going on stage with his mates at Dylan Alcott’s Ability Fest, training with his wheelchair tennis heroes, watching his friends compete at the Australian Open,” she said. “There are just too many things to mention!” Australian team captain, Greg Crump, said the tournament offered important development opportunities both on and off the court.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for all the players to work as a team. Tennis is an individual sport, but getting players to work together, look out for each other and build relationships with other countries is a wonderful experience,” Crump said.

“This team has been around for quite a few years now, so we’re looking to go deep into the tournament. Where we finish is where we finish, but I think we’ve got a really competitive opportunity for 2026 in Belgium.”

Seven up for superstar Stinson

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

CHELSEA scoring machine James Stinson put Greater Dandenong to the sword at WJ Turner Reserve on Saturday with a stunning seven-goal display.

The former Sunderland youth striker is in his third year at Edithvale Recreation Reserve and is on course for back-to-back league Golden Boot honours.

The last thing that cellar dweller Greater Dandenong needed was to go down to 10 men early in the contest and that’s what happened when Ezatullah Mohammadi was shown a straight red after a clash with Paddy Briggs in the 12th minute.

A minute later Stinson put Chelsea 1-0 up and by half-time the home side was waving the white flag.

Stinson had scored four and young Christian Murray had got in on the act with a volleyed finish.

The pick of Stinson’s first-half haul was when he was at the near post for a first-time finish to a fine move down the left involving Liam Burford and Briggs who drilled the ball into the area.

There was no respite for Greater Dandenong after the break with Stinson adding a second-half hat-trick to his tally and Dunsford and Daniel Vella joining the party.

All the host could muster was a 92nd minute goal from substitute Mohammad Farzad Haidarian.

After the match Stinson confirmed that this was the most goals he’d scored in a senior game.

Chelsea assistant coach Chris Porteous reflected on Stinson’s impact on the team.

“He’s been looking sharp the last few weeks and when he’s scoring goals for fun it gives the whole team a lift,” Porteous said.

Fellow State 4 local Rosebud earned a battling point away to East Kew on Saturday.

Kew chose to ignore the bowling green pitch in the first half and hit the Budders with a continuous barrage of long balls eventually breaking through with a Ulysses Barberoglou goal in the 31st minute.

Rosebud gradually took control in the second half led by recent signing Noah Musso.

The visitors created several chances hitting the bar and post and bringing out the best in Kew keeper Luke Bosco who had a blinder.

In the final minute Rosebud grabbed the point it deserved when top scorer Elliott Criag converted from the penalty spot.

Baxter twice led by two goals but lost 4-3 at home to title contender Ringwood City on Saturday.

Morteza Hashemi and Nicholas Brigo had Baxter 2-0 up before veteran striker Geordie Scott pulled one back for the visitors.

Brigo’s second in the 20th minute made it 3-1 but Zach Nasso’s goals either side of half-time made it 3-3.

Daniel Fowler scored the winner in the 79th minute and Ringwood’s William Coard was shown a second yellow three minutes from time.

In VPL1 Langwarrin drew 0-0 away to Melbourne Srbija on Saturday.

It was a strongly contested affair with both teams having chances to break the deadlock.

Langy came closest with a Tosan Popo freekick that only needed a touch to go in while Melbourne Srbija’s big chance came late but it was denied by an excellent save from Branten Kindler.

In State 1 Skye claimed its second win of the season on Saturday when beating visitor St Kilda 2-1 to move four points clear of the relegation zone.

Skye dominated the opening exchanges and in the 30th minute Marcus Spivey converted from the spot after Daniel Attard was dragged down inside the box.

Skye continued to dominate but couldn’t find the second goal with Spivey, Attard and Jason Nowakowski’s efforts all finding the woodwork.

The hosts finally doubled their lead in the 68th minute when Attard’s pass found Varmah Mgoneh whose left-foot strike made it 2-0.

The visitors found a lifeline in the 85th minute when Gary McCrossan’s header looped in at the back post ensuing a nervy finish for the host.

Mornington’s unbeaten run continued but it felt like two points dropped as its promotion push suffered another setback on Saturday with a frustrating 3-3 draw away to a determined Hampton East Brighton outfit.

The Seagulls couldn’t deal with a cross in the fourth minute allowing Hampton’s Marko Stanisavljevic to tap home from close range.

Mornington levelled in the 15th minute.

A superb delivery from Rhys Craigie found Kieran Dover at the back post and after his initial effort was saved he reacted quickest to score.

A series of defensive errors in the 43rd minute allowed Stanisavljevic to strike again from close range.

At half-time Mornington made a tactical change withdrawing Ryan Paczkowski and James Clark and reverting to a back four which provided greater defensive stability in the second half.

But Hampton went further ahead in the 56th minute when Stanisavljevic completed his hattrick with a superb curling strike that gave Kane Runge no chance.

In the 60th minute James Kelly reduced the deficit with a well-taken header after excellent wing play from Lachie Candy.

The Seagulls found an equaliser through Dover who broke through into a one-on-one in the 77th minute and calmly finished to secure a point.

While Mornington remains unbeaten there is work to do and if it is serious about its promotion ambitions three points against St Kilda next Saturday is a must.

In State 2 Peninsula Strikers lost 2-0 away to Mooroolbark last weekend.

In State 5 Seaford United downed visitors Yarra Jets 4-0 on Saturday.

All of Seaford’s goals came in the second half.

In the 57th minute Dylan Waugh made it 1-0 with a great strike on the left from a quick counter attack.

The lead was doubled five minutes later after a pinpoint cross from Alex Roberts to the back post

saw Blake Hicks convert with a side-foot volley. Roberts was on the score sheet a minute later and Seaford’s leading scorer Zain Ahmad tapped home a low cross from Hicks in the 70th minute. Somerville Eagles lost 3-1 at home to Templestowe Wolves on Saturday with Tom Simmons scoring for the Eagles.

In State 6 Mount Eliza kept its promotion push on course with a 2-0 home win over Bunyip District last weekend.

The damage was done in the final minutes of the first half.

In the 43rd minute Noah’s Green’s superb side volley opened the scoring and two minutes later Fraser Keon was in the right spot to strike the ball home between two defenders.

The result maintains Mount Eliza’s promotion push as it sits second four points off leader Old Ivanhoe.

Frankston Pines drew 1-1 at home to Pakenham United on Saturday evening.

Pakenham scored in the 40th minute with Hassan Nazari converting from a controversial penalty decision after the referee had originally given a corner.

Right on half-time Pines hit back with Jacob Platt curling a superb free-kick into the top corner.

Pines assistant Chris Sanderson lamented the missed opportunities his side created after the break.

“We battered them in the second half but couldn’t find the winner,” he said.

Mentone lost 5-0 away to Brighton last weekend and is firmly entrenched in last spot with the worst goals against record in the league.

But club president Cameron Dunkerley remained hopeful of a revival in the back half of the season.

“The boys are sticking together,” he said.

“We have 12 senior players out and we hope to get some back after next week’s break.”

In State 7 Aspendale won 2-0 away to Burwood City on Saturday.

Second-half goals from Patrick Finnegan and Mitch Hodder allowed the local side to leapfrog its opponent and claim fourth spot on the league ladder.

Mount Martha lost a tough, tight contest at home going down 1-0 to Glen Waverley last weekend.

Note that next weekend is a catch-up round and Football Victoria was expected to approve the Mornington v St Kilda game that Mornington wants to play at Civic Reserve on Saturday. If that game goes ahead Mornington and Langwarrin will be the only local clubs in action.

NEXT WEEKEND’S GAMES

Friday 5 June, 8.30pm

Northcote v Langwarrin, John Cain Memorial Park

Saturday 6 June, 3pm

Mornington v St Kilda, Civic Reserve

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