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Police issue warning to jet ski riders

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

EXTRA water police officers have been rostered on to monitor dangerous jet ski behaviour.

Victoria Police has confirmed that its water police squad has already responded to more than 500 incidents statewide this summer. With the weather heating up, more proactive patrols have been deployed to Victorian beaches.

As part of Operation “Summersafe”, police will keep a closer eye on

jet-ski riders to ensure they are not endangering swimmers. Police will also converge on boat ramps to conduct breath tests and licence checks, and carry out vessel inspections to check for lifejackets, torches and fire extinguishers.

Over the Australia Day long weekend, mobile policing facilities were set up in Mordialloc, Rye, and St Kilda.

Victoria Police water police squad inspector James Dalton said “we’ve had a busy start to summer with more than 500 incidents and around 280 infringement notices issued for offences

on the water already. While it’s only natural to see a rise in incidents as people take to the water to escape the heat, we need everyone to play their part in ensuring safety.”

“We are seeing far too many collisions occur and jet skiers travelling way too close to other swimmers and vessels and approaching shore at high speed,” Dalton said. “People need to remember that a split-second decision can have lifelong consequences. That’s why we will have a bolstered presence right across the state over this Australia Day long weekend to ensure everyone is following the

rules. That means wearing a lifejacket, respecting the safety of other water users, and carrying the mandatory safety equipment.”

The Mornington Peninsula region ranks highest for jet ski infringement notices. It is mandatory for jet-skiers and kayakers to wear lifejackets at all times.

A Safe Transport Victoria spokesperson said responsible behaviour on the water was essential as beaches and waterways became busier over the holiday period. Joint compliance efforts will continue throughout summer, with Victoria Police, Safe Trans-

port Victoria, the Victorian Fisheries Authority and Parks Victoria patrolling waterways across the state.

“It is critical that operators of all vessels, including jet skis, meet their safety responsibilities and respect others on the water,” the spokesperson said.

“This summer, enforcement agencies including Victoria Police and Safe Transport Victoria will maintain a visible presence across Victorian waterways and deliver targeted education programs promoting safe interactions between jet ski users and other waterway users.”

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Newest citizens welcomed

MORE than 200 new Australian citizens living in Kingston were celebrated at an Australia Day event on Monday.

The citizenship ceremony was attended by Isaacs MP Mark Dreyfus and Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley.

Out in the country, high on the hill, you’ll find a market where makers, growers, and artisans gather to share the bounty of the seasonfrom fresh produce and handmade goods to vintage treasures,

A gathering of good things in the heart of Red Hill.

Dreyfus said on social media that it was “a wonderful way to celebrate Australia Day alongside the City of Kingston’s newest citizens and their families.” Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “we celebrated 230 of our newest

Australian citizens with a wonderful Citizenship Ceremony.”

“We are so incredibly lucky to live in such a beautiful country and call Australia home. A huge welcome to all our newest citizens on such a special day of Australia Day,” she said.

Burst water pipe causes chaos

A BURST water main caused traffic chaos in Patterson Lakes last week.

On 22 January, a large sink hole formed and water exploded into the air on McLeod Road, opposite the Cove Hotel.

On 23 January, South East Water confirmed that it had completed works on the site and had restored service to surrounding residents.

While the water was flowing, McLeod Road was closed in both directions at Snapper Point Drive with motorists directed to Thames Promenade to the north as an alternative between the Nepean Highway and the Mornington Peninsula Freeway.

Chelsea SES attended the scene. In a statement it said “please try to avoid McLeod Road in Patterson Lakes where it appears a water main has burst, creating a large sink hole and a huge water spout that is flooding the road.

“Police are at the scene which is located directly opposite the Cove Hotel. There will be traffic disruptions for some time once the water company get the water turned off and the road repairs are started.”

Beach roads monitored

Brodie Cowburn

brodie@baysidenews.com.au

POLICE undertook a statewide operation targeting motorists driving to beaches over the Australia Day long weekend.

Operation Amity began on Friday, 23 January. Over the long weekend police dedicated more officers to

Victorian motorways.

During a similar operation over the Christmas and New Year break, Victoria Police detected 6820 speeding offences. Victoria Police road policing assistant commissioner Glenn Weir said “Operation Amity coincides with a particularly busy period on our roads – for many of us, this marks the last weekend of the January holiday period before

returning to school and work next week.”

“We’ll be focusing on the major roads and highways between Melbourne and the regional parts of the state where we know lots of people will be commuting. With the expected hot weather, there will be a particular enforcement focus on roads to and from coastal areas and waterways, and we just encourage people

to be safe and manage fatigue after spending time outside in the heat,” Weir said. “It’s going to be busy, so take it easy, be courteous to other road users, and most importantly, allow extra travel time so you aren’t speeding to reach your destination. Not only is speeding the most common factor in fatal and serious injury collisions, but it continues to be the penalty we issue the most

infringements for – and it’s completely avoidable.

“We won’t hesitate to penalise you if you’re caught breaking the road rules this weekend, but being caught by police is a far better outcome than being killed or seriously injured on the roads. Ultimately, motorists can avoid these consequences by making good choices behind the wheel and prioritising safety.”

Indigenous leader earns recognition

Helen Bnads has been named in 2026 Australia Day Honours List.

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Bnads is the cultural lead at Peninsula Health. She first joined the healthcare organisation in 2013, and was appointed to her current role in 2019.

In addition to her work with Peninsula Health, Bnads has spent two decades as a nurse, and has also served as a Koorie Court Elder at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court, and a board member at Willum Warrain Gathering Place. She also helped establish the Interfaith Centre Melbourne.

Bnads was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia. She said she felt “absolutely humbled” to receive an OAM.

“When I first got the call, I thought it was a

scam. But since then I am feeling reflective, going back into my personal and professional life and feeling appreciative of all the people who’ve helped me along the way,” she said.

“That’s what’s keeping me going, making a difference. Through all the chances I’ve had, it’s the need to always give back, and thankfully being able to do that.”

“I love having a role where I am not stuck in my office, I’m out in the community and in the gathering places.

“I’m out of my country and it’s this community who have supported me and acknowledged my work.”

Aunty Helen Bnads was born in Brisbane, and has lived in Kulin nation for 55 years.

Sand sculptures set to return

THE Australian Sand Sculpting Championships are scheduled to return to Frankston from 28 March.

The event will run from the end of March until 26 April. 18 large-scale sculptures carved from more than 400 tonnes of sand are set to be completed, with 10 Australian sculptors and five international artists ready to get to work at McCombs Reserve on the Frankston Waterfront.

Sandstorm Events founder and director Sharon Redmond said “we’re thrilled to be back in Frankston for the 2026 Championships.”

“This year will be bigger and better than ever, with more fun for families and more affordable access for everyone. We’re excited to see what this year’s contenders can achieve, including some new international artists coming out to take the Aussie crown,” Redmond said.

The theme of the 2026 event is “The En-

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chanted Realm”, with sculptures set to depict castles, dragons, and mythical creatures. The event is funded by Frankston Council’s Destination Event Attraction Program and sponsored by EastLink.

Frankston mayor Sue Baker said “last year’s event was a huge success, drawing visitors from across Victoria and beyond, and cementing the ASSC as a cornerstone event that truly puts Frankston on the map.”

“This year promises even more excitement, with world-class sculptures, family friendly activities, workshops, and the Sandsational Easter Egg Hunt over Easter weekend. It’s a celebration of creativity, talent, and community, and not to be missed,” she said.

Artist talks and daily light shows will take place throughout the event. For more information visit sandstormevents.com/sandstorm-events-2026/

Hospital hosts first births and surgeries

PATIENTS at the redeveloped Peninsula University Hospital were successfully transferred to the new 12-storey building last week, with the first baby born in the maternity and birthing suite on the morning of 20 January.

More than 200 patients were moved from the former Frankston Hospital building into the new 12-storey Peninsula University Hospital clinical tower on 20 January. Patients began to be moved at 7.30am, and the first surgical procedure and birth each took place in the new building before 10am.

Carmen Simpson, the mother of the first baby born in the new tower, is a Peninsula Health staff member. She said “we were expecting to deliver in February so being the first patient in Peninsula University Hospital was amazing.”

“The move was all very organised, everyone was fantastic. The new hospital is just so beautiful. There are really nice views, even being in the new birthing suites was a really nice calming experience,” she said. “We’re very, very lucky to have great health service.”

The parents and baby are now recovering well.

The redeveloped Peninsula University Hospital adds another 130 beds. It also features 15 new surgical theatres, and expanded maternity, mental health, oncology, and children’s services. A new dedicated paediatrics area and mental health and alcohol and other drugs hub is included in the refurbished emergency department. Helen Cooper, chief executive of the newly renamed Bayside Health Peninsula Care Group, said “the smooth move

of our patients and consumers into the new Peninsula University Hospital is a testament to the wonderful dedication, professionalism and expertise of the team in Frankston.”

“This is a proud and exciting moment for our staff, patients, volunteers and the local community,” Cooper said.

Bayside Health Peninsula Care Group chief operating officer Jana Gazarek said “many hours of detailed planning have gone into ensuring the safety and continuity of care for our patients as we completed the move into the new hospital. I would like to thank all our staff and volunteers involved in the move, as well as our patients and community for their patience and understanding while we have undertaken this significant and very positive change.”

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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

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Toronto Airport Uncovered. (PG) 8.25 Robson Green: World’s Most Amazing Walks. (PG) Robson Green heads to Normandy. 9.20 In Flight. (Madlv) Jo demands answers.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Before We Die. (MA15+v) 11.40 This Town. (MA15+l, R) 2.00 24 Hours In A&E. (M, R) 2.50 Craig & Bruno’s Great British Road Trips. (PGas, R) 3.20 The Andes Tragedy: 50 Years Later. (PGa, R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGaw, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 MOVIE: Cupids On Beacon Street. (2021, PGa, R) Britt Irvin. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Justin and Leah are at an impasse.

8.30 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Secret Service. (2014, MA15+lv, R) A troubled young man must prove his mettle after he is recruited into a secret British spy organisation. Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Samuel L Jackson. 11.15 9-1-1. (Ma, R) The 118 makes a dedication to Bobby.

12.15 MOVIE: A Mother’s Terror. (2021, Mav, R) Jessica Morris. 2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 12. Women’s semi-finals. 3.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 12. 4.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge.

6.00 9News.

7.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Featuring highlights, interviews and opinions.

7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 12. Women’s semi-finals. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late Night 12. Women’s semi-finals. 12.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+mv, R)

1.00 Next Stop. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 GolfBarons. (PG, R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Attenborough’s Parenthood: Grasslands. (PGal)

Friday, January 30

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Solar System With Brian Cox. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00

ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Australia Day Live. (PG, R) 3.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 3.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 4.00 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (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 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG)

8.15 Art Detectives. (Ma) A Titanic obsessive is found dead.

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

9.35 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Ml, R) A satirical news program.

10.05 A Life In Ten Pictures: Alexander McQueen. (PGa, R)

10.55 ABC Late News.

11.15 Smother. (Mal, R)

1.00 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PGadhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PG, R) 10.00 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 10.50 Mountain Vets. (PGa, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Ocean Wreck Investigation. (PGav, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Ocean Wreck Investigation. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 MOVIE: When Love Blooms. (2021, PGa) Sarah Power, Thomas Cadrot. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Great House Revival: St Mullins. (PG) A couple transform a ruinous property into their first home.

9.30 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. (PG, R) Follows Darcy Muncer, who helps maintain the Isle of Wight’s hundreds of thatched properties.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Sisi. (Ma, R)

11.40 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+ans, R)

1.30 Silent Road. (Madsv, R)

3.30 Craig & Bruno’s Great British Road Trips. (PG, R) 4.00 Barkley Manor. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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2.00 Wild Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula.

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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Adam Dovile fixes wobbly shelves.

8.30 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Golden Circle. (2017, MA15+sv, R) After the Kingsmen are attacked by a mysterious enemy, Eggsy and Merlin are the sole survivors. Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Mark Strong.

11.30 Doc. (Mav, R)

12.30 MOVIE: A Sister’s Grudge. (2021, Mav, R) Annika Foster.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6am Morning Programs.

8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Home In WA. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.30 Harry’s

6.00 9News.

7.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Featuring highlights, interviews and opinions.

7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 13. Men’s semi-finals.

11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv, R) An infection threatens Marcel’s transplant.

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

1.00 Next Stop. (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 GolfBarons. (PG, R)

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

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (R) A couple struggle to sell their property. 8.40 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) A couple are at a crossroads with their little house in the Sutherland Shire of NSW. 9.50 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Celebrities include Pamela Anderson. 11.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.30 10 News+. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 1.25pm WWE Legends. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.40 BBC News At Ten. 4.10 France 24. 4.40 PBS News. 5.40 If You Are The One. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Saucy: Secrets Of The British Sex Comedy. 10.15 Sex Tape Germany. 11.10 Homeland. 1.10am Sex Before The Internet. 2.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

Morning Programs. 7.05 Finding You. (2020, PG) 9.20 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady. (1974, PG) 11.20 My Own Good. (2018, M, Italian) 1.10pm That Good Night. (2017, M) 2.50 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 4.50 Robot Dreams. (2023, PG) 6.50 Thunderbirds Are GO. (1966, PG) 8.30 Of An Age. (2022, MA15+) 10.25 Vampire’s Kiss. (1988, MA15+) 12.20am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Coastal Africa. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Putuparri And The Rainmakers. (2015, PG) 1.45 Stompem Ground 2022: Karajarri Dancers.

6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Coastal Africa. 7.30 MOVIE: The Ant Bully. (2006) 9.15 MOVIE: Norbit. (2007, M) 11.00 Late Programs. NITV (34)

Saturday, January 31

(PGadhlnsv) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (PGadhlnsv) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 1.30 Art Detectives. (Ma, R) 2.20 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 3.10 Australian Of The Year 2026. (PG, R) 4.25 Human. (PG, R) 5.30 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. (R) 6.00 DW English News. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 BBC News At Six. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 Rediscover Victoria. (R) 10.00 BBC News At Ten. 10.30 France 24. 11.00 PBS News. 12.00 Going Places. (R) 12.30 Cycling. Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Elite Women’s. 5.00 Plat Du Tour. (R) 5.05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 5.35 Our Tiny Islands.

6.00 Back Roads: Local Heroes Special. (R) Heather Ewart embarks on a road trip.

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

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

7.30 Call The Midwife. (PGa) A solo delivery puts Sister Julienne’s skills to the test.

8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Return, PGav) When a group of rival mudlarkers excavate the Holly Brook river, a dark and deadly past resurfaces.

10.00 The Jetty. (Final, MA15+a, R) Ember tries to uncover the truth about Amy. 11.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses: Women On The Frontline. (PG) Looks at the homes of two Royalist women.

8.40 Swiss Alpine Rail Journeys: The Contrasting Bernina Railway. (R) Looks at the Bernina route.

9.40 The Secret DNA Of Us: Geelong. (Ma, R) The team heads to Geelong.

10.45 Lord Lucan. (Mav, R) 11.45 House Of Promises. (Msv, R) 3.15 Barkley Manor. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.25pm MOVIE: Thomas And Friends: The Mystery Of Lookout Mountain. (2022) 4.25 Children’s Programs. 6.25 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Chopped Jnr. 8.45 Shaun Tan’s Tales From Outer Suburbia. 9.05 Mr Bean: The Animated Series. 9.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.10 Abbott Elementary. 10.35 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 2.55pm Mastermind Aust. 3.25 Heroines. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.55 Mastermind Aust. 6.55 History’s Greatest Of All-Time With Peyton Manning. 7.40 Engineering From Above. (Premiere) 8.35 Icons Unearthed: The Simpsons. 9.30 Cycling. Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Elite Women’s. 12.30am WWE Legends. 2.05 Late Programs.

6am The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 8.10 The Movie Show. 8.45 Thunderbirds Are GO. (1966, PG) 10.25 Nobody Has To Know. (2021, M) 12.15pm Tudawali. (1987, M) 1.55 Discovering Film. 2.55 Storm Boy. (1976, PG) 4.30 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady. (1974,

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Southern Cross Stakes Day and Caulfield Open Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 MOVIE: The Super Mario Bros. Movie. (2023, PGv) Two plumbers are sent to a magical kingdom. Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy.

9.00 MOVIE: The King’s Man. (2021, MA15+v, R) Members of a spy agency find themselves pitted against an evil cabal bent on starting a war. Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, Harris Dickinson.

11.40 Air Crash Investigations: Dream Flight Disaster. (PGa, R)

12.40 MOVIE: Betrayed Within. (2022, Mav, R) Ashley Dakin.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R)

5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

6.00 Let’s Eat With George. (R) 6.30 Drive Safer. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 11.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 12.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 14. 4.30 Find My Beach House Australia. (R) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Find My Country House Australia. (R)

6.00 9News Saturday.

6.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Featuring highlights, interviews and opinions.

7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 14. Women’s final. From Melbourne Park.

12.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv, R)

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

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands Summer Series. (PG, R)

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. A couple are at a crossroads over what to do with their home of less than two years.

8.30 Sort Your Life Out. (PGa, R) Stacey Solomon and her team help families declutter and transform their lives.

9.30 Ambulance UK. (Madl, R) With junior doctors across the NHS on strike, ambulance crews respond to several road traffic accidents.

10.40 Matlock. (PGal, R) The executive committee flies in after a security breach. 11.40 Elsbeth. (PGav, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

Oz. 10.00 Seinfeld. 10.30 EPL. Bournemouth v Liverpool. 12.30pm NHL. Chicago Blackhawks v Columbus Blue Jackets. 3.10 Seinfeld. 3.40 Young Sheldon. 4.10 LEGO Masters. 5.30 MOVIE: Goosebumps.

Sunday, February 1

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. (Return) 10.00 Offsiders. (Return) 10.30 Secret Science. (PG, R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Maggie Beer’s Big Mission. (Final, R) 1.30 Australia Day Live. (PG, R) 3.40 The Piano UK. (PG, R) 4.30 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. (PG) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Muster Dogs. (Return, PG) Six participants raise and train working dogs.

8.30 Dog Park. (Premiere, Ml) A man is left to take care of a dog he never wanted and soon finds himself adopted by an eclectic pack of dog-tragics.

9.00 This England. (Premiere, Ml) Looks at Britain during Covid.

10.05 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R)

11.05 Midsomer Murders. (PGav, R)

12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.00 Dream Gardens. (PG, R) 4.30 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 PBS News Horizons. (Premiere) 7.30 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 9.05 Rediscover Victoria. (R) 10.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 10.35 PBS Washington Week. 11.00 Cycling. Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Elite Men’s. 4.00 PBS News Compass Points. (Premiere) 4.30 Street Tunes. (Mls) 5.35 Our Tiny Islands.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Lost Cities Of Genghis Khan: Cities Of Nomads. (Premiere) Looks at the life of Genghis Khan.

9.20 Angkor: Hidden Jungle Empire: The Lost Jungle Empire. Looks at the rise and fall of the city of Angkor.

10.20 Zelenskyy: Citizens At War. (PGalv, R)

11.15 A Year From Space. (PGavw, R)

12.30 Building The Impossible. (PGa, R)

1.25 The Deadly Bermuda Triangle. (PGa, R) 2.15 Rise Of The Nazis: The Downfall. (Mav, R)

3.20 Barkley Manor. (PG, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s

Programs. 3.30pm Zog And The Flying Doctors. 3.55 Odd Squad. 4.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.05 Super Monsters. 5.40 Super Monsters. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.25 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.30 Shaun Tan’s Tales From Outer Suburbia. 7.50 MOVIE: Yogi Bear. (2010, PG) 9.10 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.50 Merlin. 10.35 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6.00 Seven News.

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

7.30 John Farnham: Finding The Voice. (Mal, R) A celebration of John Farnham.

9.30 Queen: In Their Own Words. (Mal, R) The story of rock band Queen.

10.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Backpacker Murders. (MA15+av, R)

12.30 Temple. (Malv)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (72)

6.00 9News Sunday.

6.30 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGal) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin. 8.30 NCIS: Sydney. (Mv) The team enlists assistance when the body of a US Naval engineer is found buried in concrete. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+s) Carisi must convince witnesses to come forward when a member of an elite social club is assaulted. 10.30 NCIS: Origins. (Mav, R) A murder occurs near Camp Pendleton. 11.30 10 News+. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Jeopardy! 4.35 France 24. 5.00 PBS Washington Week. 5.25 PBS International Affairs Show. 5.55 Icons Unearthed: The Lord Of The Rings. 6.50 Abandoned Engineering. 8.40

The Disappearance Of Jimmy Hoffa. 9.30 Cycling. Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Elite Men’s. 12.30am Django. 2.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6am I

Kill Giants. (2018, PG) 8.05 The Movie Show. 8.40 Storm Boy. (1976, PG) 10.15 The Movie Show. 10.50 Juniper. (2021, M) 12.40pm The Space Between The Lines. (2019, M, German) 2.55 Thunderbirds Are GO. (1966, PG) 4.35 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 6.40 The Efficiency Expert. (1991, PG) 8.30 A Fistful Of Dollars. (1964, MA15+) 10.25 The Secrets We Keep. (2020, MA15+) 12.15am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 2.10pm Rugby League. Koori Knockout. WAC v Bourke Warriors. Replay. 3.35 Rugby League. Qld Murri Carnival. Women’s. Semi-final 2. Mungindi Panthers v Walkabout Tiddas. Replay. 4.40 Black Magic. 5.40 Big Name, No Blanket. 6.50 Coastal Africa. 7.40 Most Endangered Species New Zealand. (Premiere) 8.30 Night Parrot Stories. 10.10 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Australia: The Story Of Us. Noon Escape To The Country. 1.00 Luxury Escapes: World’s Best Holidays. 1.30 Medical Emergency. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.40 Better Homes. 3.40 The Amazing Homemakers. 4.40 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. 5.40 Escape To The Country. 6.40 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Miss Scarlet And The Duke. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Coverage of the Australian Open tennis tournament, featuring reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions.

7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 15. Men’s final. From Melbourne Park. 12.00 The First 48: Point Of No Return. (Ma, R) Two friends are found executed in a car.

1.00 Next Stop.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6am Creflo. 6.30 Amazing Facts With Doug Batchelor. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Avengers. 11.15 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 12.35pm MOVIE: Rich And Strange. (1931, PG) 2.20 MOVIE: The Count Of Monte-Cristo. (1975, PG) 4.20 MOVIE: Murphy’s War. (1971, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 TBA. 11.00 Late Programs. 9GEM (92)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.55 Jeopardy! Australia. 8.55 Big Rigs Of Oz. 9.25 IndyCar Series. Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio. H’lights. 10.30 English Premier League. Arsenal v Manchester United. 12.30pm WNBL. Sydney v Geelong Venom. 2.30 Snackmasters. 4.00 LEGO Masters. 5.15 MOVIE: Show Dogs. (2018, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Cool Runnings. (1993) 9.00 MOVIE: I, Tonya. (2018, MA15+) 11.30 Late

WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS News Compass Points. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 South America With Simon Reeve. (PG, R) 3.05 Going Places. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Legends End: The Loch Ness Monster Story. (PGaw, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGa, R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Building The World’s Greatest Castle.

8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Return) Hosted by Jimmy Carr.

(R)

9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (Return) Hosted by Greg Davies. 10.05 SBS World News Late. 10.35 Like Water For Chocolate. (MA15+v) 11.25 Vigil. (Mav, R) 2.45 Rediscover Victoria. (R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Drop Dead Gorgeous. (1999, M) 10.20 The Secret DNA Of Us. 11.30 James Brown: Say It Loud. 12.20am Dark Side Of The Cage. 1.10 Everything’s Gonna Be All White. 2.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 12.35pm Ben And Holly. 1.20 Octonauts. 2.15 Peter Rabbit. 2.35 Daniel Tiger’s. 2.50 The Makery. 3.05 Play School. 3.30 Wiggle. 4.15 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 5.40 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Deadly 60. 8.35 TKO: Total Knock Out. 9.15 The Crystal Maze. 10.05 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie Show. 6.35 The

Jeopardy! 7.35 8

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

7.30 Australian Idol. (Return, PGl) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie. 9.15 9-1-1. (Ma) Athena and Hen face increasing danger in space as friends both near and far try to get them home safely.

10.15 I Cut Off His Penis: The Truth Behind The Headlines. (MA15+av) Takes a look at the trial of Lorena Bobbitt. 11.15 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Gonzales Family Murders. (MA15+av, R)

12.30 Conviction. (MA15+av, R)

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Return, Mls) The social experiment begins.

9.30 Forging Champions. (PGl) A look at Canberra’s Australian Institute of Sport, which has sharpened sporting talent into excellence for more than four decades. 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 Sight Unseen. (Mv) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

Hello SA. (PG)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal

Tuesday, February 3

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

7.30 7.30. 8.00 Dr Karl’s How Things Work: Boots.

8.30 Human: A Great Gamble. (Final, PG) Looks at humanity after the Ice Age.

9.30 Grand Designs Transformations: Turkish Queenslander And Newstead Bath House. (PG, R)

10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R)

11.05 Four Corners. (R) 11.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.10 Love Your Garden. (R) 12.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.40 Parliament. 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Tom Gleeson. (PGals, R)

8.30 MOVIE: From Roger Moore With Love. (2024) A glimpse into the life of actor Roger Moore. Roger Moore, Steve Coogan.

10.10 Rock Legends: Journey. (R)

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Exit. (MA15+ads)

12.05 DNA. (Mav, R) 1.45 Australia In Colour. (PGa, R) 3.40 Rediscover Victoria. (PG, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Australian Idol. (PGal) A nationwide search for Australia’s next singing superstar continues with big voices, surprises and star talent.

9.15 Doc. (Mav) A patient forces Amy to confront the realities of medical tourism. TJ helps a veteran.

11.15 St. Denis Medical. (Ms) Joyce brings in a body scanner.

12.15 MOVIE: Broken Ties. (2023, Mav, R) Brianna Cohen.

2.30 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 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The social experiment continues.

9.10 Beyond The Dream. A look at the Australian athletes competing at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

10.10 9News Late.

10.40 The Equalizer. (Mv)

11.30 A Remarkable Place To Die. (MA15+lv, R)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Destination WA. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin. 9.00 NCIS. (Return, Mv) Reeling from his father’s murder, Parker goes to extreme lengths to hunt down the woman he holds responsible. 10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.00 10 News+. (R) 11.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Mastermind Aust. 3.20 Kars & Stars. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.50 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: The Nice Guys. (2016) 10.40 Casketeers Life & Death Across The Globe. 11.35 NFL Classics: After Further Review. 1.15am Then You Run. 3.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 12.35pm Ben And Holly. 1.20 Octonauts. 2.15 Peter Rabbit. 2.35 Daniel Tiger’s. 2.50 The Makery. 3.05 Play School. 3.30 Wiggle. 4.15 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 5.40 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Deadly 60. 8.35 Whale With Steve Backshall. 9.25 Planet Weird. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie Show. 7.00 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976, PG) 9.30 Another Country. (2015, PG) 10.55 Here I Am. (2011, M) 12.35pm Welcome Back, Mr. President. (2019, M, Italian) 2.30 Discovering Film. 3.25 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 5.25 Brief Encounter. (1974, PG) 7.20 Out Of Season. (1975, M) 9.30 The Prestige. (2006, M) 11.55 Late Programs. 5.40am The Movie Show. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.

Wednesday, February 4

(R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PGa)

8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Ml) A satirical news program.

9.00 Dog Park. (Ml, R) A man finds himself adopted by a pack of dog-tragics.

9.30 QI. (Return, Ms) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

10.00 Planet America. (R)

10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+s, R) 11.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 12.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.10 Parliament Question Time. 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Barkley Manor. (R) 10.00 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 10.50 Mountain Vets. (Ma, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.55 South America With Simon Reeve. (Ml, R) 3.00 Living Black: 50 Years Of SBS Indigenous. (R) 3.05 Going Places. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Secrets Of The Giant Mammoths. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

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

7.30 Saving Yellowstone. (Premiere) 8.25 Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World: The Great Pyramid Of Giza And The Lighthouse Of Alexandria. (PGa, R) Bettany Hughes begins her adventure in Egypt. 9.20 Trespasses. (Premiere, Mlsv) A Catholic woman falls for a Protestant man. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Face To Face. (Ma, R) 11.55 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+av, R) 1.40 Golden Boy. (Mlns, R) 2.30 Australia In Colour. (Md, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.15pm Peter Rabbit. 2.35 Daniel Tiger’s. 2.50 The Makery. 3.05 Play School. 3.30 Wiggle. 4.15 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 5.40 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Deadly 60. 9.55 Shaun Tan’s Tales From Outer Suburbia. 10.20 My Adventures With Superman. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie Show. 6.15 The Most Beautiful Day In The World. (2019, PG, Italian) 8.10 Brief Encounter. (1974, PG) 10.05 The Prestige. (2006, M) 12.25pm Discovering Film. 1.25 Another Country.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGa, R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R)

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

7.30 The 1% Club UK: Rollover. (PGal) 8.30 Highway Patrol. (Return, PG) A car thief hits speeds of 190kmh. 9.00 Operation Dark Phone: Murder By Text. (Premiere, MA15+av) The NCA hack EncroChat.

10.15 Air Crash Investigations. (PGa) 11.15 The Disappearance Of Gabby Petito. (Mav, R) 12.35 The Last Weekend. (Premiere, Mav) 1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

Pointless. (PG, R)

9News Afternoon.

Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 9News.

6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin. 9.00 Elsbeth. (PGlsv) When a grief influencer’s presumed-dead husband returns, their reunion takes a fatal plunge. 10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.00 10 News+. (R) 11.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 1.20pm Mastermind Aust. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.50 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (Return) 9.20 MOVIE: Paint. (2023, M) 11.10 MOVIE: The Last Samurai. (2003, MA15+) 2am Tales From The Territories. 2.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The social experiment continues. 9.15 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026: Let The Games Begin. A preview of Milano Cortina 2026. 10.45 9News Late.

11.15 A Remarkable Place To Die. (Mlv, R)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Swimming. Aust Open Water C’ships. H’lights. From Busselton, Western Aust. 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.

Hastings Water Supply - Mr. Wavish Asks Questions

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

To the Editor

Sir,

Not so many months ago the finances of the Shire were in such a pitiable condition that the Council had to seek “special bank accommodation” to enable them to pay their sanitary contractor in Frankston and Hastings. Has that statement any “foundation in fact,” Mr Editor? If so, will you be good enough to inform me who the financial wizard is in Frankston who not only apparently squares the ledger, but has been able to rake up a surplus of £250 (and cries because he has £500 to spend and cannot spend it) that he can spend on Beach Street?

There are one or two other financial questions I would like a little light on, but as they are merely side issues in the matter they can wait.

Now, can you tell me this: “Who do the Council really represent?” Is it the Shire as a whole, or only Frankston?

If the Shire as a whole, then why don’t they work for the Shire as a whole? If Frankston only, then why incorporate the name of Hastings?

It is absolute fallacy to say they represent the whole of the Shire. Their performance shows that there is no representation as far as Hastings is concerned.

Would you Mr. Editor, be good enough to shed a little light on the subject?

Another question: Where facilities are available on anything like an equal basis, what work is of the greater importance, street making or water supply?

In your report on the Government grant of £250, you say inter alia: “That

the grant was the result of hard deputation work.” Quite so, any amount of deputation work, however hard, is recognised to be just the thing – when it is in Frankston’s interests – but when there is any suggestion of anything for anywhere else well – ‘nuf sed.

That an efficient water supply and drainage system are recognised everywhere as being the very life’s blood of any community, the studied indifference and neglect on the part of the Council in the matter shows more markedly than ever the bias of the Council towards the community concerned.

In this respect the Council’s action and your comment on my letter are at a direct variance.

You say in effect: “That the community getting the improvements has to pay for them.” Very well, if that is the case, why have we been kept so long without a water supply, as we would have to pay for it, and in doing so would relieve the Council of any financial obligation incurred on our behalf ?

This fact, in itself, shows up the Council as being bitterly biased, and wholly and solely opposed to doing a hands-turn for anywhere except Frankston.

You mention in your comment the fact that Frankston is working toward elevation to a Borough. That is not news, as anyone with half an eye could follow that movement for some considerable time back.

However, in that respect, I think myself that we would be infinitely better off.

There is one thing certain, and that is we could not be any worse off.

However, that is not the question, Mr. Editor. What I would like to know, is: “What is the Council going to do in the matter of reticulation,” and “where is the Council going, to do as I am doing: Speak up for themselves ?”

Yours, etc.,

FRANK WAVISH.

Hastings, 18/1/26.

Mr. Wavish is so well posted in matters of local concern that he must be aware that the grant of £250 for Beach Street was obtained principally through the efforts of the East Frankston Progress Association.

This fact should encourage him to organise the people of Hastings by public meeting, as we originally advised. — Editor, “Standard”. ***

Bush fire at Frankston

When the Frankston Fire Brigade was summoned to the intersection of Hastings Road and Heather Hill Road early on Tuesday afternoon, it was found that a fire in the gums and ti-tree scrub had assumed serious proportions.

Fanned by a brisk south wind, the flames threatened to cross Heather Hill Road and spread towards the Frankston railway line.

This was prevented by the strenuous activities of members of the fire brigade a number of summer visitors and passing motorists who readily assisted.

The efforts of the fire fighters were hampered by the lack of a water supply. Beyond the destruction of a considerable amount of fencing and a large area of scrub, no damage was done.

***

Accident at Baxter

PUZZLE ZONE

On Sunday afternoon last Mr. Geo. Male, a resident of Baxter, met with a rather serious accident. While Mr. S. Lord and he were driving a bull to Baxter from Somerville, the bull turned and rushed him inflicting injury to his leg.

Mr. Male was attended to by Dr. Bickart, of Somerville, who inserted five stitches and was then allowed to go home.

He is progressing favourably.

***

Found dead

Mr. Albert George Edwards, who had resided in Langwarrin for the last twenty years, was found dead in his home on Monday last.

Deceased was a bachelor and practically lived a lonely life. He was seventy-three years of age.

Mr. H. Gamble carried out the funeral arrangements, the corpse being interred in the local cemetery.

Rev. A. P. McFarlane officiated at the graveside.

***

Frankston Cycle Club – Ten Mile Road Race

The newly-formed Frankston Cycle Club held its first road race on Saturday last over a course of ten miles on the Hastings Road, Frankston, to Somerville crossing and back.

Ten of the twelve entrants completed, among these being N. Atkins holder of fastest time in a Colac-Melbourne amateur race.

Some good riding was witnessed, especially among the younger members of the club, namely, P. Thompson, S. Gardner, and W. Petrie, who finished in that order, Thompson defeating Gardiner by a wheel, with Petrie a

few yards further back, third. Atkins (scratch) covered the distance in 28 minutes, thus gaining fastest time; W. Davies, the other scratch man, being close up. About ten seconds separated the rest of the field, and the handicappers are to be congratulated on their good judgment.

The first prize was a gold medal, donated by Mr. Livick; second, bike lamp, donated by Mr. Gardner, and Atkins, for fastest time, received a trophy, the gift of Mr. Davies.

Mr. Gardner acted as starter and Mr. E. Swenser timekeeper. These gentlemen also acted as judges.

***

Personal

Mr. and Mrs. Duell, of Frankston, are spending a holiday in Ballarat.

Mr. A. G. Tasker, the well-known A.S.M. at the Frankston railway station, is at present on sick leave.

Mr. Will McCarthy, of the Bay View Hotel, returned to Frankston this week, after an enjoyable holiday spent in Tasmania.

Mrs. Duffy, wife of Mr. Fred Duffy, Seaford, is at present an inmate of St. Pancras private hospital, suffering from a nervous breakdown. She is under the care of Dr. Maxwell. Before leaving Natimuk for Frankston, the Rev. Mr. Coulson, of the Presbyterian Church, was presented with a wallet of notes, set of military brushes and a book by adherents, choir, and Sunday school scholars.

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From the Pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 29 January 1926

Inaugural swim a great success

THE inaugural Mt Eliza Swim Classic was held in ideal conditions on Saturday 24 January. The event was sponsored by the Bendigo Bank Community Bank Mt Eliza and Belgravia Apparel and some 40 local traders donated gift vouchers to the winners and the spot prizes.

There were 247 entries ranging in age from eight to 88 years old. Seven hundred locals and families of the competitors sat on the sand viewing the event.

The races included both a 1.2km swim and a 400m swim.

A barbecue and food truck vendors were on hand to create a great atmosphere.

The swim ambassador Lavinia Nixon was there to present all the winners awards, and commented on what an “amazing community spirit” this event brought to the village.

The swim was part of the Ranelagh Club’s 100 year celebration.

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Remembering Steve Wallace

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

THIS week the local spotlight falls on Saturday’s annual Steve Wallace Memorial Day.

The event commemorates the life of local soccer icon Stephen William Wallace who was 54 years old when he died on 19 July 2011.

He was a former Langwarrin player, coach, president, life member, club council representative and Bayside League referee.

Twelve local clubs play for the Wallace Cup and the Wallace Plate.

This year’s Wallace Cup will be contested by Langwarrin, Mornington, Skye United, Peninsula Strikers, Chelsea and Rosebud.

The Wallace Plate will be contested by Baxter, Somerville Eagles, Frankston Pines, Seaford United, Mount Eliza and Mount Martha.

The Cup and Plate contestants will be split into two groups with group winners playing in the final.

Wallace Cup, Group A: Chelsea, Skye United, Mornington.

Wallace Cup, Group B: Peninsula Strikers, Langwarrin, Rosebud.

Wallace Plate, Group A: Mount Eliza, Seaford United, Mount Martha.

Wallace Plate, Group B: Frankston Pines, Somerville Eagles, Baxter.

Matches will consist of 20-minute halves and the Cup will be played on the main pitch at Lawton Park with the Plate being played on the top pitch near the venue’s main entrance.

Here is the full draw:

12pm: Skye Utd v Chelsea, Mount Eliza v Mount Martha

12.50pm: Peninsula Strikers v Rosebud, Frankston Pines v Baxter

1.40pm: Mornington v Chelsea, Seaford Utd v Mount Martha

2.30pm: Langwarrin v Rosebud, Somerville Eagles v Baxter

3.20pm: Mornington v Skye Utd, Seaford Utd v Mount Eliza

4.10pm: Langwarrin v Peninsula Strikers, Somerville Eagles v Frankston Pines

5.10pm: Wallace Cup final, Wallace Plate final.

This is the 13th staging of the Wallace Cup and previous winners are: Casey Comets 2013; Mornington 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018; Moreland Zebras 2019; Langwarrin 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025; Baxter 2024.

This is the third staging of the Wallace Plate and previous winners are Somerville Eagles (2024) and Seaford United (2025).

Late last week Wallace Memorial Day organiser Tanya Wallace announced a major change to the annual

event that honours her father’s contribution to the sport.

“As of 2027 I will be opening the event back up to clubs as the format of the day is solid now,” Wallace said.

“So I’m seeking expressions of interest now from clubs to host the day.

“My family and I are grateful to the soccer community on the peninsula for playing in dad’s memory even if it’s no longer a fundraiser.

“It’s a day where we feel like he is still a part of things and enjoying us showcasing all the amazing clubs from up above.

“He loved nothing more than seeing clubs succeed and was never one to shy away from giving another club a hand.

“Dad was the epitome of a community man.

“His grandsons will be able to remember his legacy and what an impact he made when he was still with us.”

Sudoku and crossword solutions

In VPL1 news Langwarrin lost 2-1 to Bayside Argonauts in a friendly on Saturday morning at Lawton Park.

Tosan Popo scored for Langy in a competitive game.

In State 1 news Mornington lost 1-0 to VPL outfit Eastern Lions at Gardiner’s Creek Reserve on Saturday. It was an evenly balanced contest throughout with each team well organised defensively and committed in the challenge.

The decisive moment came in the second half when a rare error from Mornington allowed Eastern Lions through on goal and the resulting one-on-one was calmly finished.

Mornington had only commenced training last week making the performance particularly pleasing.

Still in State 1 and Skye United’s seniors and reserves had hitouts last Thursday evening.

The seniors drew 1-1 with Endeav-

our United at Reema Reserve.

Skye used a different squad in each half as gaffer Phil McGuinness is still sifting through triallists.

Endeavour opened the scoring in the second half, however Skye equalised not long after through a deflected free-kick from trialist Nasha Hussainy.

Skye’s reserves went down 2-0 to Seaford United at North Seaford Reserve in a dominant display by the home side.

Skye’s keeper was injured inside the opening five minutes so Seaford’s Bayleigh Caulfield went into goal and had an outstanding match making multiple saves including one from a Dylan Waugh penalty.

Seaford led 1-0 at half-time after Conor McFall’s defence-splitting pass put Zain Ahmed through on goal and he made no mistake.

Despite Caulfield’s heroics Sea-

ford’s second goal eventually came when Keegan Bell’s effort just inside the box deflected off a defender and found its way to the back of the net.

Skye’s superior fitness showed in the last 20 minutes and Seaford keeper Hayden Hicks proved impassable.

The result has given Seaford coach Paulo Pinheiro a selection headache as it won’t be easy choosing between his two senior squad keepers based on their respective performances in this contest.

This Thursday Skye travels to Dorset Recreation Reserve to take on Croydon City.

The reserves kick off at 6.45pm and the seniors at 8.15pm.

In other news it seems that Peter Blasby hasn’t retired after all.

Last week Melbourne Knights’ Goalkeeper of the Century was hired by Springvale White Eagles.

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