Frankston Times 11th November 2025

Proudly Frankston

Frankston: A Rich History and a Vibrant Future

FRANKSTON City, a vibrant and dynamic region, is a place where community spirit and natural beauty converge to create a unique and inviting atmosphere. Frankston City, the area embodies a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates both its rich history and its forward-looking vision.

The heart of Frankston City is its stunning coastline, featuring the picturesque Frankston Beach. This beach not only offers a stunning backdrop for residents and visitors but also serves as a hub for recreational activities, from swimming and sunbathing to walking along the scenic foreshore. The city’s commitment to preserving and enhancing its natural environment is evident in the numerous parks and green spaces that dot the area, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities and fostering a strong connection to nature. Frankston is also known for its vibrant arts and cultural scene. The Frankston Arts Centre and local galleries showcase a wide array of artistic expressions, from visual arts to performing arts, contributing to the city’s rich cultural tapestry. Com-

munity events and festivals further amplify this creative spirit, drawing people together and celebrating the diverse talents and traditions of the local population.

The city’s economic vitality is reflected in its growing business sector, with a mix of local enterprises and larger corporations contributing to a thriving economy. This economic diversity supports a range of services and amenities, enhancing the quality of life for residents and making Frankston City an attractive destination for visitors.

Education and innovation are also key pillars of Frankston, with a focus on providing top-notch facilities and opportunities for growth. The presence of educational institutions and training centres underscores the city’s commitment to fostering learning and development.

Overall, Frankston City stands as a testament to a community that values its natural beauty, cultural richness, and economic prosperity. It’s a place where tradition meets modernity, creating a welcoming environment for all who call it home or visit.

Bayside Shoes: Fitting shoes for 40 years

STARTING in the 1980's, Bayside Shoes have supplied and fitted the local community with quality footwear for 40 years. The massive showroom carries all the leading brands and latest styles, including specialised items such as larger sizes and orthotic friendly footwear.

They work in collaboration with podiatrists and shoe manufacturers to properly fit footwear to problem feet, giving customers a comfortable and cost effective shoe solution. Call in to view a great range for all the family with good, old fashioned service.

I am so proud to represent the residents of Carrum Downs, Skye, Sandhurst and Seaford in our beautiful City of Frankston. We are so fortunate to be a part of this incredible community - so welcoming, caring, positive and resilient.

Our local area truly has it all — from stunning parklands, playgrounds and coastal walking tracks to vibrant shopping precincts, fantastic cafés and restaurants, and of course, great infrastructure, the best schools and sporting facilities.

What makes our community even more special are the hundreds of dedicated volunteers who give their time to make the City of Frankston such a great place to live, work and raise a family.

My office and I are here for you. And we’d love to hear your views and ideas on how we can make our local community even better for everyone.

Proudly Frankston

McClelland: where art meets nature in the heart of Frankston

IN Frankston’s backyard, McClelland quietly continues a legacy of creativity, community, and connection to the land. McClelland has been part of Frankston’s story for over a century - where art, nature, and local spirit come together in one remarkable place. Located within 16 hectares of serene native bushland, McClelland is more than just an art gallery; it’s a living, breathing celebration of Australian creativity and landscape.

McClelland’s rich history is rooted in the vision and creativity of siblings Harry and Annie May (Nan) McClelland, who settled in Frankston in 1912. Their home became a vibrant hub for artists and thinkers, attracting notable figures like Sir Daryl Lindsay and Percy Leason. Harry, a painter and philanthropist, and Nan, a poet and pioneering radio host, cultivated a legacy of artistic expression and cultural generosity that continues to shape McClelland’s identity.

The land, once known as ‘Studio Park’ and home to Harry’s studio, was lovingly transformed by Nan into the Harry McClelland Art Gallery and Cultural Hall in his memory. Opened in 1971, the gallery was the first purpose-built modernist art space in regional Victoria, designed by architects Munro and Sargent. Today, Harry’s original studio still stands among the bushland, a tribute to the enduring spirit of creativity and community that defines McClelland.

McClelland is a vibrant cultural destination, celebrated for its expansive outdoor sculpture park showcasing over 100 works by leading Australian artists including Inge King, Clement Meadmore, and Lisa Roet. Since its inception, McClelland has grown into a dynamic institution, its evolution shaped by the visionary patronage of figures such as Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE. Her foundational support established a lasting emphasis on sculpture and music, a legacy further enriched by two indoor galleries presenting rotating exhibitions of contemporary art.

Music is a vital pillar of McClelland’s commitment to making art accessible and

inclusive for all. Through the generous support of Igor Zambelli OAM, Mary-Jane Gething AO, and The Robert Salzer Foundation, the Music at McClelland program offers community a rare opportunity to experience world-class performances in an intimate, seated setting. Held monthly from February to November in the Sarah and Baillieu Myer Education Pavilion, this program invites audiences to engage with musical experiences that are as diverse as the sculpture park itself. Each concert is a celebration of creativity and connection, bringing people together through sound and fostering a deeper appreciation for the arts in everyday life.

McClelland plays a vital role in the artistic and cultural life of the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula regions. As a not-forprofit organisation, McClelland relies on the generosity of government, philanthropic, and corporate partners to maintain accessibility and continue enriching the community through art.

Committed to lifelong learning, McClelland offers programs that connect people of all ages with art and the natural world. From early childhood to secondary school, students are invited to explore, question and create through hands-on sessions led by experienced educators. These programs are designed to spark curiosity and build a sense of connection to art, to place and to each other.

The creative energy at McClelland continues through its three community guilds. These studios hum with activity in painting, woodturning, spinning and weaving, led by passionate local makers. Through workshops and open days, the guilds welcome the wider community to get involved, learn new skills and be part of McClelland’s ongoing story. With a strong focus on accessibility, respect for First Nations culture, and a deep connection to the land, McClelland continues to champion the value of art in a way that is both contemplative and inspiring.

Proudly Frankston, McClelland is a place where art lives, grows, and welcomes all.

Proudly Frankston

Sk8house: rolling through the decades as a Frankston favourite

FOR more than 30 years, the skating rink in Carrum Downs has been a place where generations of locals have laughed, learned, and found their balance — on wheels and in life. What began in 1997 as Frankston Skateworld before changing its name to Peninsula Skateworld, has evolved into the vibrant, community hub that has been known as Sk8house since 2015 — proudly owned and operated by locals who share a lifelong love of skating.

When Bernadine and Kevin first purchased the rink 10 years ago, they were determined to breathe new life into an aging venue that had been an iconic part of Frankston’s story. Today they co-own it with Mark Hodges, who shares their passion for community, connection, and keeping roller skating alive on the Peninsula.

From the beginning, their goal was simple: to make skating accessible, inclusive, and fun for everyone — whether you’re a firsttimer wobbling your way around the rink or a seasoned skater chasing competition goals. Over the years, that dream has rolled into something much bigger than they ever imagined. Sk8house is now home to thriving Artistic and Speed skating clubs that continue to grow year after year, with members who train, compete, and perform locally and nationally. The venue is also the proud home of South Sea Roller Derby, one of Australia’s most respected roller derby leagues, adding another layer of energy and excitement to the rink’s weekly line-up.

Of course, the journey hasn’t always been smooth rolling. Like many local businesses, Sk8house faced some of its toughest challenges during the COVID-19 lockdowns, when the rink was forced to close for extended periods. But instead of letting that time break their stride, the team saw it as an opportunity — a

chance to renovate, refresh, and reimagine what Sk8house could be.

Walls were painted, lights were upgraded, and the rink was transformed into a bright, modern space ready to welcome the community back — stronger and better than ever. As Bernadine once said, “Sk8house isn’t just a business — it’s our dream come true, built around community, connection and a love of skating.”

That community spirit is what continues to drive Sk8house today. From Learn-2Sk8 classes and school holiday programs to themed roller discos, artistic skating, speed

skating and derby training, there’s something happening every day of the week. It’s a place where families connect, friendships form, and memories are made — where kids who once came for birthday parties now bring their own children to learn how to skate.

Ten years on, Sk8house remains proudly local — built by locals, run by locals, and loved by locals. What started as a dream to revive an old rink has become a cornerstone of the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula community — a place that proves with passion, resilience and heart, you really can keep the wheels turning.

New long-term lease signed for Gathering Place

NAIRM Marr Djambana and Frankston Council have come to an agreement for a 50-year lease for the Gathering Place at Jubilee Park.

Nairm Marr Djambana CEO Deb Mellet (pictured with Frankston councillors) said the agreement “is more than land — it’s a promise that our culture, our stories, and our children’s children will always have a place to belong. It anchors our past, empowers our present, and ignites hope for a strong and self-determined future.” See story page 3. Picture: Supplied

In-home care cuts ‘concerning’ - MP

Brodie Cowburn

brodie@baysidenews.com.au

FRANKSTON Council’s planned cuts to its in-home care services have been labelled “deeply concerning and unclear” by Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea. Behind closed doors at their late October meeting, Frankston councillors voted to transition clients across many of its in-home care programs to external providers. Council services set to be phased out by 30 June next year are personal care, domestic assistance in-

cluding house cleaning and unescorted shopping, respite care, Home and Community Care Program for Younger People assessment services, meals on wheels and delivered meals for HACC-PYP clients only, home maintenance and modifications including gutter cleaning, flexible service response, and social support individual escorted shopping. (“Council confirms care cuts” The Times 4/11/2025)

The changes were confirmed the same week that the federal government’s sweeping aged care reforms were implemented. Dunkley MP Jodie

Belyea said that “throughout this process, the government has repeatedly confirmed funding for local community services, including those delivered by Frankston City Council, will continue until at least July 2027 under the Commonwealth Home Support Program. This commitment is backed by over $10 billion invested nationally in CHSP providers between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2027.”

“To be clear these reforms have not reduced Commonwealth funding to Frankston City Council. Council continues to receive approximately $4.5

million each year to deliver services,” Belyea said. “Late last week I received a media statement from council announcing its intention to cut services from 30 June 2026 - a full year before its current Commonwealth funding agreement ends.

“Several months ago, Frankston City Council advised me it was considering changes to its service delivery model to ensure what it described as the ‘long-term financial sustainability of community care services’. Council also shared the findings of a community review, which showed high

satisfaction among clients and staff, and a clear preference for council to continue delivering services. During these discussions, council indicated financial sustainability was a key reason it may withdraw from delivering some services. As the federal member for Dunkley, I made my position clear - no client, resident, or staff member should be worse off because of any changes.”

Around 60 percent of Frankston Council’s current clients are expected to be affected by its decision.

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Community grant recipients confirmed

THE recipients of Frankston Council’s latest round of community grants have been announced, with $130,000 set to be shared between 34 not-for-profits.

Grants worth between $1500 and $7500 were awarded to groups whose work includes food relief, inclusive sport, seniors’ wellbeing, arts and culture, Aboriginal wellbeing, and support for pets.

Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation was among the grant recipients. Its executive officer Farrah Buckland said “this funding will enable the Foundation to offer scholarships to individuals within the Frankston community who are experiencing financial hardship.”

“By removing the cost barrier to education, these scholarships empower recipients to pursue meaningful learning opportunities, enhance their skills, and build pathways to employment, independence, and long-term community wellbeing,” she said.

Earlier this year, Frankston councillors also agreed to spend an extra $25,000 in 2026/2027 on organisations in the “Safe, Respectful and Equal Communities” category of its annual community grants program. Council will also spend another $15,000 on its “Urgent Grants Program” and an additional $45,000 in its “Child & Youth Inclusion Grants”.

The full list of successful recipients is: Alex Makes Meals Group Ltd, Animalia Wildlife Shelter, Baden Powell Cricket Club, Ballam Park Athletics Committee, Ballam Park Cricket Club, Blessing Bags, Boccia Australia Limited, Boomerang Bags Frankston, Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation, Carrum Downs Sri Lankan Seniors Inc, Carrum Downs Tennis Club, David Scott School, Frankston Croquet Club, Frankston Little Athletics Centre, Frankston Pines Soccer Club, Frankston Rovers Junior Football Club, Frankston Running Club, Greek

Senior Citizens Club of Frankston & Peninsula, Langwarrin Community Garden, Melbourne Telangana Forum, Nairm Marr Djambana, North Frankston Scout Group, People’s Playhouse, Pets in the Park, Probus Club of Frankston, Project Fresh Start, Royal District Nursing Service, Seaford Senior Citizens Club, Seaford Tigers Cricket Club, St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria, The Silent Witness Network, TRUST+1, Wildpath Church, and the Yamala Park Frankston Bowling Club.

Cr David Asker said “these 34 organisations share one united goal – to create stronger and fairer communities. This funding puts resources in the hands of locals solving local problems, today and into the future.”

Applications for council’s Urgent Grants Program and Child & Youth Inclusion Grants Program close on 6 May next year. To apply visit frankston. smartygrants.com.au

Half-century secured for Gathering Place

NAIRM Marr Djambana has signed a 50-year lease at its Jubilee Park home, allowing the not-for-profit to continue its work improving outcomes for First Nations people.

The Gathering Place launched in 2016. Last week, Frankston Council confirmed it had agreed a half-century lease with Nairm Marr Djambana as part of its reconciliation action plan.

Nairm Marr Djambana CEO Deb Mellet said the fifty-year lease “is more than land — it’s a promise that our culture, our stories, and our children’s children will always have a place to belong. It anchors our past, empowers our present, and ignites hope for a strong and self-determined future.”

“We celebrate the leadership of Frankston City Council for recognising the importance of this place — and for walking alongside our community in a spirit of respect, reconciliation, and shared hope,” Mellett said.

Frankston Council and the federal government have also committed to spending $950,000 on a new multipurpose community building for the community group, which is due for completion early next year. Frankston mayor Kris Bolam said “this is an important decision for council that we hope will benefit the local indigenous community as well as the broader community by facilitating ongoing community connection.”

“We are now in the process of working through the details of the lease with NMD to ensure that it

also supports the Jubilee Park Master Plan and other community uses in the park,” he said. “Providing a dedicated gathering place for our Indigenous community is essential, and this

fulfills the vision set in motion over a decade ago.”

Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea said “the Australian Government is proud to support projects like this that honour

First Nations culture and create inclusive spaces. Investing in Nairm Marr Djambana is investing in community connection and reconciliation, all values that matter deeply to our region.”

National Recycling Week 10–16

Join the cycle: the journey of your 10-cent containers

HAVE you ever wondered what happens to your drink cans, bottles and cartons after you return them for a 10-cent refund through Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic)?

With this week being National Recycling Week (10–16 November), CDS Vic shares what happens next, and how every returned container helps power Victoria’s circular economy.

This year’s theme, Join the Cycle, perfectly aligns with the mission of CDS Vic: keeping eligible drink containers in the recycling loop so they can be remade into new products again and again.

“National Recycling Week is a timely reminder of our shared commitment to a more sustainable Victoria,” said Marianne Doyle, Interim CEO of VicReturn, the coordinator of CDS Vic.

“Recycling eligible drink containers means fewer virgin materials are needed to make new bottles and cans, reducing our impact on the environment,” she said.

The recycling process begins when Victorians return their drink containers at one of the hundreds of refund points across the state. From there, they’re sorted by material type and sent to recycling facilities to be processed back into new products.

Here’s where your containers go next: Plastic bottles are sorted by material type (PET, HDPE and others) and recycled at facilities in Victoria. They’re cleaned, shredded into flakes, melted down, extruded and turned into pellets, then used to make new products.

Glass bottles are cleaned and sorted by colour into glass cullet, at facilities in Victoria and South Australia. The cullet is then sent to glass manufacturing plants in Victoria and South Australia that use it in the production of new glass bottles and jars.

“Glass can be infinitely recycled, so returning your glass bottles through CDS Vic helps conserve our natural resources,” Mrs Doyle said.

Aluminium cans are bailed before being shipped overseas to be reprocessed into aluminium coils. These are returned to Australia where they are used to make new drink cans.

Since launching in November 2023, CDS Vic has helped Victorians recycle more, reduce litter and keep valuable materials out of landfill.

Victorians have returned 2.3 billion drink containers, earning $230 million in refunds.

CDS Vic proudly supports Planet Ark’s National Recycling Week, which has encouraged Australians since 1996 to reduce, reuse and repurpose their waste.

Join the cycle this National Recycling Week by collecting and returning eligible drink containers for a 10-cent refund at your nearest CDS Vic refund point. Visit cdsvic.org.au to learn more.

Return your empties this National Recycling Week and help the planet and your pocket.

Thousands affected by in-home care cuts

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Frankston mayor Kris Bolam has defended the decision. “To date, more than 25 Victorian councils, representing around a quarter of the sector, have already withdrawn from direct service delivery. Frankston City Council is one of the few choosing to retain and strengthen essential programs, including meals on wheels and group social support outings program), along with a new Community Care Advocacy and Navigation Service launching in April 2026,” he said.

“While there is no immediate change to the services our clients receive, we are committed to supporting clients every step of the way. A dedicated community care transition team is already in place to coordinate the transition

process, answer questions and assist clients,” Bolam said. “While the changes will affect just over half of council’s 1700 community care clients, including all 180 HACC-PYP clients, they will enable council to strengthen and expand the services it retains — reducing the Meals on Wheels waiting list to zero and stepping up the council-funded social outings transport to help more residents stay connected.

“Council explored a wide range of options for both HACC-PYP and CHSP services, including continuing full-service delivery, exiting all service delivery and partial service delivery. Our decision considered community feedback, local service data and financial sustainability, with a partial service delivery model considered the most suitable out-

come for our local community.”

Jodie Belyea says she has “requested a meeting with mayor Cr Kris Bolam and the [council] CEO to better understand this decision, and to seek clarity on how they intend to transition services while protecting older residents and staff.”

“As your local representative and a local resident, I believe every older person in Dunkley deserves safe, highquality care. I have been actively engaged to ensure care continues for residents and fair treatment is provided to council’s aged care staff. I will continue to advocate so that residents receive the care they need and that dedicated workers are not financially disadvantaged by changes to their employer,” Belyea said.

Get your waste sorted

FRANKSTON City Council's Sustainable Business Support offers workshops, events and programs to help businesses do more with less by cutting waste, optimising recycling, saving money and improving efficiency.

Trim Your Bin Program

Find out how your business can reduce waste, save time and money, and contribute to a more circular and sustainable local economy. This free program provides onsite waste assessment, a tailored action plan, and expert guidance and support. It doesn't matter what your business does or what size it is. If you're a registered Frankston business with waste, this program is for you!

ASPIRE Marketplace Platform

Want to turn your business waste into a resource? Reduce waste disposal costs, create new supply chains and generate income with the ASPIRE platform! ASPIRE is an online

marketplace where businesses connect to buy, sell or trade materials and products that would otherwise go to waste. Even better? If you're a Frankston business or organisation with an ABN and 20 employees or fewer, we've covered your registration costs! Simply sign up free to start selling your unwanted materials or buy someone else's!

Draft City Circularity Roadmap – Let Us Know How We Can Help

Frankston City Council's new City Circularity Roadmap is open for consultation now. Provide your feedback and let us know how we can better support you. Council is exploring how we can transform Frankston City into a hub for circular economy innovation — where waste is eliminated, materials keep their value, and natural systems are restored. Whether you're a resident or business in the Frankston area, we'd love to hear your thoughts.

Kingston Council commits to care support

KINGSTON Council has committed to continuing in-home support services amid the federal government’s sweeping aged care reforms. Major changes to aged care funding were implemented by the federal government on 1 November. The changes have left many vulnerable clients of care providers concerned that their fees may rise.

Last week, Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley issued a statement assuring Kingston Council residents that council’s AccessCare program will continue to provide its services. The week prior, neighbouring Frankston Council announced it would transition many of its in-home support clients to external providers.

“The City of Kingston is reassuring local older residents and their families that council remains committed to delivering high-quality in-home support services through its AccessCare program, as the federal government intro-

duces major aged care reforms from November,” Oxley said. “We want our older residents to feel cared for, informed and supported – not worried.”

The federal government’s reforms will see Home Care Package clients moved to a new scheme. Oxley said “these reforms may bring changes to how services are funded for some people, but our focus remains exactly the same – ensuring our residents can live independently, safely and with dignity in their own homes.”

“You are not alone in this. Our experienced AccessCare team will walk beside you every step of the way, helping you understand your options and ensuring you continue to receive the care and support you need. Your wellbeing is our priority – always.”

The mayor has encouraged anyone with questions about the aged care reforms to contact AccessCare at accesscare.org.au or call 1300 819 200.

Frankston City Sustainable Business Support

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Frankston death investigated

THE death of a man in Frankston on 3 November is being investigated by police. The man was found in a critical condition at Frankston Freeway near Frankston-Dandenong Road at about 12pm last Monday. He was taken to hospital in a critical condition, and was later declared deceased. A police investigation into the death is underway. Investigators have asked any witnesses to contact Frankston Police Station on 9784 5555 or submit an online confidential report at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au

Each month the Frankston Times will run a Community Events page, where your school or organisation can promote upcoming events, fund raisers, social events, etc. at no charge. This page is sponsored by Frankston Arts Centre, and listings are completely free.

Lisiting should be about 40 words and include event name, date, time & address.

Artists welcome you into their studios

By Brendan Rees

THE artist

(PST) is opening its members’ working studios for two weekends, inviting the community to see art being made and to meet the people behind the work.

Visitors will be welcome to explore artists’ private working spaces across the Mornington Peninsula, talk to the creators about their process, and view or purchase unique works straight from the studio.

The free event will be held on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November, as well as Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 November.

Jackie Quail, who was the winner of the People’s Prize at PST’s recent annual group exhibition in Mornington, is one of five exhibiting

members at the Milgate Drive Mornington studio, which will open to the public on both weekends.

Speaking of her recent award, she said “To have my painting recognised from all the beautiful artwork at the show, actually took my breath away”.

“It was such an amazing feeling. But then to sell my Cherry Blossom Path painting to a lady who felt the same way as I did, was wonderful,” she said.

“I got my inspirations from everyday interaction with daily life, from walking the dog in all the beautiful places on the Mornington Peninsula.”

PST is a not-for-profit group of artists committed to promoting fine arts and craft on the Morn-

ington Peninsula. They work in a wide variety of media - ceramics, painting (oil, watercolour and acrylic), textiles, printmaking, photography, sculpture and glass.

Attending the open-studio event offers a behind-the-scenes look at how art is made, direct contact with artists, and the opportunity to buy original work in a relaxed setting.

All studios will be open from 10am to 5pm.

To plan ahead, visit the PST website for a trail guide, map and list of participating studios:peninsulastudiotrailinc.org/plan-yourtrip-map

Celebration for dogs with jobs

A PACK of hard-working dogs took over Frankston Library last week for the launch of a new book titled Dogs with Jobs. The book is authored by Public Libraries Victoria ambassador Andrea Rowe. The nonfiction work is targeted towards young people, and celebrates the essential jobs undertaken by dogs around the world.

Among those that attended the book launch last Wednesday were seeing eye dog Abbie, and guide-dog in training Frodo. Local government minister Nick Staikos and Labor MP Michael Galea also made an appearance.

Pollies

Bike Riding for everyone!

in the Park BBQ

You told us that safety was the biggest factor determining your bike riding habits across Frankston City, and we’ve taken your feedback on board in our Draft Bike Riding Strategy.

Council is hosting a community BBQ to bring together three levels of government in one place. Come ask questions and get feedback directly from your local representatives from Council, State and Federal Governments.

Now’s your chance to let us know if the projects and actions we’re proposing to deliver will meet your needs and if there’s anything else we need to know about each site we’re planning to improve. Visit engage.frankston.vic.gov.au/ride-a-bike or scan the QR code to find out more and provide your feedback by Sunday 18 August. More information: Engineering Services 1300 322 322 info@frankston.vic.gov.au

Volunteers from Rotary Frankston Peninsula 2.0 Club will be cooking and proceeds from the BBQ will be shared between Rotary and BAM Arts Inc who provide inclusive performing arts programs for people with disabilities.

Date: Saturday 15 November 2025

Time: 11am–1.30pm

Location: Ballam Park East Playground, Frankston Cranbourne Road, Frankston

Gatehouse dismantling complete - report expected

Cameron McCullough cameron@baysidenews.com.au

THE heritage-listed Norman Lodge gatehouse on Nepean Highway, Mount Eliza, has completed being dismantled with the owners expected to lodge a “dismantling report” to Heritage Victoria by this Friday (14 November).

The protected gatehouse has been the subject of planning applications in 2013 and 2020 that would have seen the structure deconstructed and moved just metres away to be reconstructed on a concrete slab footing. The future

of the building fell into doubt in April 2024 when it was badly damaged after a large eucalyptus tree fell onto it.

Subsequent to that incident, the shire issued a demolition order after a structural engineer’s report identified the building had suffered “total loss of structural integrity” (Demolition order issued for historic gatehouse, The Times 20/8/24).

In June 2024 Heritage Victoria, the responsible authority, issued a notice to show cause under the Heritage Act 2017 to the owners of the Norman Lodge gatehouse requiring a range of works and activities to be undertaken

following damage caused by the fallen tree.

On 16 August 2024, a further show cause notice was issued by Heritage Victoria as a precursor to a potential repair order requiring the dismantling and reconstruction of the gatehouse.

In response to the August show cause notice, the owner of Norman Lodge engaged heritage conservation and architectural firm, Lovell Chen. That firm was tasked with closely monitoring and recording the dismantling of the gatehouse.

A statement from Heritage Victoria supplied to The Times said “the build-

ing is being dismantled in accordance with a methodology approved by Heritage Victoria and includes a detailed photographic survey and measured drawings to allow for reconstruction”.

“Salvaged materials including bricks, timber, windows, doors, ceiling roses and other decorative elements are being stored on-site.

“Non-original terracotta roof tiles, general building rubble including plaster and severely degraded timber, are being placed in skips.

“The roof will be replaced with slate tiles as per its original construction.”

The show cause notice required that within ten days of completion, the owners must provide a dismantling record including an assessment by Lovell Chen on the condition of the salvaged heritage fabric and confirmation of the storage location.

Heritage Victoria have told The Times that this report is expected to be supplied by this Friday.

A spokesperson from Heritage Victoria said “Heritage Victoria is working closely with the owners, the local council, and relevant stakeholders to ensure the gatehouse is reconstructed and its heritage values are preserved”.

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

FRIDAY

MOVIE:

THURSDAY

THE CELEBRITY TRAITORS UK

TEN, 8.40pm

Deceit, sabotage and some serious star power are making this British reality series appointment viewing. Whether you recognise the big names playing what’s essentially a life-size game of wink murder in the Scottish Highlands, the blindsides and banishments have millions glued to their screens – as does host Claudia Winkleman’s (left) fabulous fashion sense. Stephen Fry, Jonathan Ross, Celia Imrie and Alan Carr headlined the cast when it all began, but as this penultimate instalment begins, we’re down to a handful of players.

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN

10 COMEDY, 7.30pm, M (2002)

The incredible true story of con man Frank Abagnale Jr (Leonardo DiCaprio) proves the perfect subject for Steven Spielberg to helm his most light-hearted yet compelling film in years. In the early ’60s, 16-year-old Abagnale flees his home and creates myriad false identities (and cheques) to charm and procure millions. But he doesn’t reckon on the skills of FBI agent Carl Hanratty (Tom Hanks, right), who is forever on his trail. Spielberg’s story effortlessly alternates between comedy and drama.

SATURDAY

RETURN TO PARADISE

ABC TV, 7.30pm

This local Death in Paradise spin-off faced serious competition at the Logie Awards, but managed to Most Outstanding Drama Series, so detective Mackenzie Clarke (Anna Samson, right) and co. must be doing something right. Mack is reluctantly still in Dolphin Cove, trying to work out if she can put her heart on the line and tell her exfiancé Glenn (Tai Hara) how she feels. In the meantime, there’s plenty of cases to solve, starting with the discovery of a poisoned scientist on a boat.

Thursday, November 13

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

7.35 Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain: San Sebastian And The Basque Country. (PGa) 8.25 From That Small Island: The Irish Story: New Worlds – The First Irish Diaspora. (PG) The Irish spread from Europe to America. 9.25 Blue Lights. Grace encounters a former social work client.

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Ridley Road. (Premiere, Mav) 1.15 Exterior Night. (MA15+v, R) 4.25 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (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) Justin gives Leah some space. 8.30 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (PG, R) A show of military precision, entertainment, massed pipes and drum performances from Scotland. 10.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av, R) Explores life behind bars. 11.30 Gatecrashers. 12.30 Life. (Malsv, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

SUNDAY PORTRAIT ARTIST OF THE YEAR

ABC TV, 8pm

This captivating competition series is like a cross between Anh’s Brush with Fame and The Great Australian Bake Off. In each instalment, nine amateur or professional artists have four hours to create a portrait of a well-known face. Their work is then judged by art experts, who ultimately choose one to have a commission hung in Canberra’s National Portrait Gallery. This week’s

stand-up comedian Celia Pacquola (above left). Hosted by awardwinning actor Miranda Tapsell ) and flame-haired funnyman Luke McGregor,

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 RPA: Ballerina Valma. (PGm, R) Robotic surgery could offer a former professional ballerina a second chance to dance.

9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mm, R)

Friday, November 14

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Millie Ross visits a peony farm.

8.30 Maigret. (Mv) Maigret tries to anticipate the bank robbers’ next move, while closing in on Honore’s killers.

9.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Tom Gleeson grills four fan favourites who are experts on topics in a comedic quiz show.

9.55 Crime Night! (PG, R) Hosted by Julia Zemiro.

10.25 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

10.55 ABC Late News.

11.10 Silent Witness. (Mav, R)

12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+dhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

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Rivers. (PG, R) 4.35 Jeopardy! 4.55 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.25 Mastermind Aust. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Storms From Above. (PG) Looks at storms and cutting-edge technology.

8.30 Nick Knowles Into Death Valley. (PG, R) Nick Knowles travels from the southern tip of Death Valley to Death Valley Junction.

9.25 The Scottish Island That Won The Lottery. (PG, R) Follows islanders who won the lottery.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Sisi. (MA15+as, R)

11.45 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+av, R) 1.55 Tutankhamun. (PG, R) 3.00 Craft It Yourself. (PG, R) 3.55 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s

Programs. 3.30pm Wiggle And Learn. 3.45 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.

8.30 MOVIE: Jason Bourne. (2016, Mav, R) An assassin is forced out of hiding when one of his old allies uncovers information about his past. Matt Damon, Tommy Lee Jones, Alicia Vikander.

11.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG, R) A driver gets sleepy and goes bush. 11.30 GetOn Extra.

12.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG, R)

1.00 In Plain Sight. (Madv)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Animal Rescue. 8.30 Gatecrashers. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. 1.00 DVine Living. 1.30 Weekender. 2.00 House Of Wellness. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 David Attenborough’s Asia: The Arid Heart. (PG) Presented by Sir David Attenborough.

8.40 MOVIE: Force Of Nature: The Dry 2. (2024, Mal) When a woman goes missing during a hiking retreat, two federal agents head into the mountains hoping to find her. Eric Bana, Anna Torv.

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

11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (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)

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Big Brother Australia. (Malns) A group of houseguests face twists, tasks and live evictions in the hopes of winning the final prize. Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.40 The Kick That United The Nation. (PGal) 10.10 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.35 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 11.35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 2.25pm A Fork In Australia. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.35 If You Are The One. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.25 Beach Volleyball. World Championships. Day 1. Evening session. 11.20 What It Feels Like For A Girl. (Premiere) 1.10am Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 2.00 Letterkenny. 3.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6am

The Battle Of The River Plate. Continued. (1956, PG) 7.45 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976, M) 10.15 Dating Amber. (2020, M) 11.55 Wide Sargasso Sea. (1993, M) 1.45pm RBG. (2018, PG) 3.35 Murder Party. (2022, PG, French) 5.35 The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957, PG) 8.30 A Midnight Clear. (1992, MA15+) 10.35 12 Strong. (2018, MA15+) 1am Late Programs. 5.50 The Movie Show. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Angry Inuk. (2016, PG) 1.35 First Sounds. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.25 Nalujuk Night. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 MOVIE: The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter. (1990, PG) 9.15 MOVIE: Drillbit Taylor. (2008, M) 11.00 Late Programs. NITV (34)

Saturday, November 15

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

Rage Charts. (PG) 6.55 Rage Closer. (R)

Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 11.55 Rage Closer. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Beyond Paradise. (Final, PG, R) 1.30 Maigret. (Mv, R) 2.20 All Creatures Great And Small. (PGa, R) 3.10 Signature Choir & SS0. (PG) 4.50 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.50 Australian Story: His Brilliant Careers (Update) – Sam Neill. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Short History Of The English Garden. (R) 10.00 Beyond The Beaten Path. (PGaw, R) 10.55 Shepherdess. (PGl, R) 11.55 WorldWatch. 12.55 Soccer. Australian Championship. Round 6. Avondale FC v Preston Lions FC. 3.00 Soccer. Australian Championship. Round 6. Wollongong Wolves v Marconi Stallions FC. 5.30 The Irish Civil War. (PGav, R)

6.25 I Was Actually There: Fairlie Arrow Abduction Hoax. (PGs, R) Looks at the ‘abduction’ of a singer.

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

7.30 Return To Paradise. (Return, PGav) A scientist is found dead on a runaway boat.

8.30 Vera. (Mav, R) Vera investigates the death of a grandmother suspected of being abducted by someone she knew.

10.00 The Forsytes. (PG, R) Looks at the lives of a wealthy late Victorian family.

10.55 Bergerac. (Mv, R) An ex-cop is asked to investigate a murder.

11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 A Royal Guide To... (Return) Looks at the history of the royal family in Scotland.

8.25 A Year At Kylemore Abbey. (PG) Christmas comes to Kylemore. 9.25 1967: Summer Of Love. (PGads, R) A celebration of 1967. 10.20 Reckless. (Mdls, R)

11.25 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mv, R) 2.00 Willie Nelson: Life & Songs Of An American Outlaw. (PGad, R) 4.00 Craft It Yourself. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight. (R)

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 4pm Knee High Spies. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Daniel Tiger’s. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament Of Houses. 8.40 Chopped Jnr. 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Speechless. 10.50 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie Show. 6.25 The Bridge On

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. The Newcastle Herald Hunter Race Day and Caulfield C.F. Orr Stakes. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG) Presented by Chrissie Swan. 8.00 MOVIE: Independence Day: Resurgence. (2016, Mv, R) Humans battle an alien invasion. Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum. 10.25 MOVIE: M3GAN. (2022, Malv) A lifelike prototype doll turns deadly. Allison Williams. 12.35 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 12. Sandown 500. Day 1. Highlights. 1.35 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 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Our State On A Plate. (R) 12.30 Great Australian Detour. (PGl, R) 1.00 Cybershack. (Return, PG) 1.30 My Way. (R) 2.00 The Golden Bachelor. (PGas, R) 3.20 David Attenborough’s Asia. (PG, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway.

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Black Adam. (2022, Mav, R) An ancient superhuman takes vengeance on the modern world. Dwayne Johnson, Sarah Shahi. 10.00 MOVIE: Blue Beetle. (2023, Mav) A mysterious scarab gives a man powers. Xolo Maridueña.

12.20 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Ms, R)

1.10 Cybershack. (PG, R) 1.35 The Garden Gurus. (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. (PG, R)

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa) The team helps a couple in Maroubra. 8.40 Ambulance UK. (Ml, R) Paramedics respond to calls regarding an attempted suicide and an 81-year-old who has fallen off his mobility scooter.

9.55 Harry And Meghan: The Rise And Fall. (PGa) Looks at the story of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. 10.55 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) The team investigates a series of fires. 11.55 FBI. (Mv, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 3.05pm BBC News At Ten. 3.35 France 24. 4.05 PBS News. 5.05 Mastermind Aust. 6.05 Mysteries From Above. 7.05 Impossible Engineering. 8.00 Beach Volleyball. World Championships. Day 2. Evening session. 11.00 Snowpiercer. 12.50am MOVIE: The Invisible Extinction. (2023, M) 2.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

8.00 Jeopardy! UK. 9.00 English Premier League. Replay. 11.00 NHL. Carolina Hurricanes v Vancouver Canucks. 1.50pm FIA World Endurance C’ship. 8 Hours of Bahrain. H’lights. 3.00 WNBL.

Sunday, November 16

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (PG, R) 3.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.10 The Role Of A Lifetime. (Final, PGan, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 Morning Program. 11.00 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs: India. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Gold Stars: The Story Of FIFA World Cups. 4.10 Motor Racing. World Rally-Raid Championship. Rallye Du Maroc. Highlights. 4.40 Going Places. (R) 5.10 The Weedy One. (PGa, R) 5.20 Bonsai. (R) 5.30 Hitler-Stalin: A Secret Relationship. (PGavw, R)

6.00 Grand Designs Australia: Blue Mountain Tardis. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) Hosted by Adam Hills.

8.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG) Heat three features an array of unique talent.

8.50 The Forsytes. (PG) Jolyon makes a life-changing discovery.

9.45 Return To Paradise. (PGav, R)

A scientist is found dead on a runaway boat. 10.40 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.00 Ask The Doctor. (Final, PG, R) 3.25 The Art Of Money. (MA15+l, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

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6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 JFK: One Day In America: Revenge. (M) President Kennedy’s body arrives back in Washington.

8.25 Secret Letters Of Mary, Queen Of Scots. Traces the story of how codebreakers deciphered a cache of coded letters written by Mary, Queen of Scots.

9.35 Karnak: The Largest Temple In The World. (R) Takes a look at Karnak, one of the most important temple complexes in ancient Egypt. 10.35 Odysseus Returns. (PG, R) 11.35 Women Who Rock. (Ml, R)

3.45 Craft It Yourself. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.30 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 4.00 Knee High Spies. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Octonauts. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.15 Crongton. 8.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.20 Abbott Elementary. 10.05 Speechless. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 2pm Rugby League. Murri v Koori Interstate Challenge. U-16 Boys. Replay. 3.35 Stompem Ground: King Of Hearts. 4.00 The Point. 5.00 Lee Fields, Faithful Man. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Great Australian Road Trips. 8.30 Black Cockatoo Crisis. 9.55 MOVIE: Mad Bastards. (2010, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.

6am Morning

Programs. Noon Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. 1.50 WWE Rivals. 2.55 Jeopardy! 5.10 France 24. 5.40 PBS Washington Week. 6.10 Abandoned Engineering. 8.00 Beach Volleyball. World Championships. Day 3. Evening session. 11.00 Forbidden History. 12.40am Secrets Of America’s Shadow Government. 3.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am

Morning Programs. 8.20 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 10.05 A Thousand Lines. (2022, M, German) 11.45 The Good, The Bad And The Ugly. (1966, M) 3pm Sun Children. (2020, PG, Farsi) 4.50 Bonneville. (2006, PG) 6.30 On Golden Pond. (1981, PG) 8.30 One Life. (2023, PG) 10.35 The Year Of Living Dangerously. (1982, M) 12.40am Late Programs.

Monday, November 17

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 10.30 Vera. (Mav, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 QI. (PG, R) 3.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 4.00 Grand Designs. (PG, 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 Australian Story: Taking The Lead – Heather Mitchell. (R)

8.30 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty: Disruption. (M) A look at the early days of Parliament House.

9.20 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser.

9.40 Planet America.

10.10 I Was Actually There. (Final, M, R)

10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.15 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (PG, R) 11.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 12.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Outta Town Adventures. (PGa, R) 10.10 Rick Steves’ Europe. (R) 11.10 Ireland’s Secrets From Above. (PGa, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.05 The Airport: Back In The Skies. (PG, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

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

7.35 Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Adventure. (PG) 8.30 American Prince: JFK Jr. Ladies And Gentlemen, Meet George. (PG) John F Kennedy Jr launches George magazine.

9.20 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. (M) 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 The Man Who Died. (Return, MA15+a) 11.35 A Criminal Affair. (MA15+s, R) 1.15 Being Beethoven. (PGa, R) 2.25 Craft It Yourself. (R) 3.20 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.15pm Thomas. 2.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. (Premiere) 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Gladiators UK. 9.35 The Crystal Maze. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 12. Adelaide Strikers v Perth Scorchers. 1.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 13. Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades. From CitiPower Centre, Melbourne. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.

8.55 Lip Reading The Royals. (Ma) Takes a look at pivotal moments of drama, tension and humour in recent British Royal history.

10.25 The Day Diana Died. (PGa) Looks at the 24 hours after Princess Diana’s death.

12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 12. Sandown 500. Day 2. Highlights.

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Morning Programs.

9.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. Noon Escape To The Country. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Animal Rescue. 3.00 Hornby: A Model Empire. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 The Thief, His

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Cross Court. 10.30 Next Stop. 11.00 Fishing Australia.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 The Golden Bachelor. (Final, PGa)

8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.40 9News Late.

10.10 Social Media Murders: The Murder Of Mikey Rainsford. (Mav) Looks at the murder of Mikey Rainsford.

11.10 Mobsters: Anthony Spilotro. (Madv)

12.05 World’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (Malv, R)

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

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Big Brother Australia. (PGalns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.10 Ghosts Australia. (Ms) When Kate’s mum, Mel, invites herself to move in, Kate and Sean hatch a ghostly plan. 8.40 FBI. (Mav, R) The team tracks down a serial killer after the bodies of multiple women are found. 10.40 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 11.30 Sam Pang Tonight. (Mals, R) Presented by Sam Pang. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Hot Wheels. 9.00 Jeopardy! UK. 10.00 Ed Sheeran: Full Circle. 11.00 MOVIE: The Black Stallion Returns. (1983) 1pm MOVIE: The Nut Farm. (2024, PG) 3.00 Big Rigs Of Oz. 3.30 IndyCar Series. Grand Prix of Nashville. H’lights. 4.30 Young Sheldon. 5.00 Dinner With The Parents. 5.30 MOVIE: Monster Family 2. (2021, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Batman Returns. (1992, M) 10.05 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Counting Cars. 11.00 Pawn

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NZ. 10.30 MOVIE: Wherever She Goes. (1951) Noon Tennis. Billie Jean King Cup. Play-Offs. Group E. Australia v Brazil. 6.00 Getaway. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Matrix Reloaded. (2003, M) 11.10 Late Programs. 9GEM (92)

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

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGs) 7.30 Working Class Man. (Premiere, Madl) Looks at rocker Jimmy Barnes’s hit book WorkingClassMan and the next chapter in his life.

9.55 The Rookie. (Mav) A familiar face returns hoping to prove himself.

11.00 S.W.A.T. (Mv) The team faces an extremist cell.

12.00 Autopsy USA: Luke Perry. (Ma, R)

1.00 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s)

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 The Golden Bachelor. (Final, PGa, R) 1.45 9Honey: He Said She Said. (PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 6am

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGln, R) Ordinary Australians become travel critics.

8.40 MOVIE: Crocodile Dundee. (1986, Mlsv, R) An American reporter travels to the Australian Outback to meet an eccentric tour guide. Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 The Equalizer. (Mv) 12.00 Transplant. (MA15+m, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Big Brother Australia. (Malns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.40 Sam Pang Tonight. (Mals) A weekly tonight show hosted by Sam Pang, featuring a monologue roasting the news of the week. 9.40 NCIS. (Mav, R) The NCIS team must help Torres. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 10 News+. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Stutter School: Untold Australia. 3.25 History’s Crazy Rich Ancients. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Food That Built The World. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 Travel Man. 8.00 Beach Volleyball. World Championships. Day 4. Evening session. 11.00 Buzzcocks. 11.45 Warren’s Vortex. 12.45am Everyone Else Burns. 1.15 One Night In... 2.05 Django. 3.00 Late Programs.

6am Sun Children. Continued. (2020, PG, Farsi) 7.35 The Movie Show. 8.15 Bonneville. (2006, PG) 10.00 Jack Mimoun And The Secrets Of Val Verde. (2022, M, French) Noon An Almost Perfect Town. (2016, M, Italian) 1.50 On Golden Pond.

Tuesday, November 18

ABC (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30

Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 12.00 ABC News

At Noon. 1.00 The Forsytes. (PG, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.00 QI. (PGls, R)

3.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R)

3.55 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, 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 When The War Is Over: Gallipoli. (Premiere, PG)

8.30 The Piano UK. (PG, R) Amateur musicians play a piano in Leeds City Station. 9.20 The Art Of. (PG)

9.45 The Assembly: Delta Goodrem. (PG, R)

10.30 Media Watch. (PG, R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty. (M, R) 12.10 Keating: The Interviews. (R) 1.10 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R) 2.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Witham To Saffron Walden. (PGl)

8.30 Who Do You Think You Are?

Anna Maxwell Martin. Anna Maxwell Martin explores her roots.

9.35 Australia: An Unofficial History. (Ml, R) Looks at Australia in the 1970s. 10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Families Like Ours. (Premiere, Mal)

12.10 Carmen Curlers. (Mas, R) 2.15 Being Beethoven. (PGa, R) 3.20 Craft It Yourself. (PG, R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Outta Town Adventures. (PGa, R) 10.05 Rick Steves’ Europe. (Ml, R) 11.05 Wonderland: Lewis Carol To JRR Tolkien. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.55 The Australian Wars. (Mav, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. (PGv, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas, 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.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

8.00 Wicked: One Wonderful Night. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande join their co-stars and surprise guests to perform songs from Wicked and Wicked: For Good 10.00 Murder In A Small Town. (Mav) The team searches for two kidnapping victims.

11.00 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv) New details of the gang’s night unfolds. 12.00 MOVIE: Paralysed By Danger. (2021, Mav, R) Jessica Morris. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Morning Programs.

8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 3.30 Harry’s Practice.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Seal Survey. (PG) 8.30 Jamie Durie’s Future House. (Premiere, PGl) Hosted by Jamie Durie.

9.40 Beyond The Build. (Premiere) Bec and George create their dream home.

10.40 9News Late.

11.10 Wild Cards. (Mv)

12.00 Around The World With 30 Kilos. (Madlv) 1.00 Cross Court. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Big Brother Australia. (Malns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Final, Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) The team hunts down a team of killers. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 10 News+. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.10pm Dreaming Whilst Black. 2.40 Where Are You Really From? 3.10 Curious Australia. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Food That Built The World. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 Beach Volleyball. World Championships. Day 5. Evening session. 11.30 Dark Side Of The Ring. 12.25am The Nine Lives Of. 1.15 Stone Cold Takes On America. 2.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.50pm Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory. 9.15 Super Shark Highway. 10.05 Merlin. 10.50 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 7.55 The Movie Show. 8.30 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 10.20 Resistance. (2020, M) 12.30pm One Night In Miami… (2020, M) 2.40 The Movie Show. 3.15 One Life. (2023, PG) 5.20 Mary Shelley. (2017, PG) 7.30 Paradise Road. (1997, M) 9.35 Doppelganger. (2023, MA15+, Polish) 11.45 Late Programs. 5.50am Mary Shelley. (2017, PG) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 11.50 Going Places. 12.20pm Women Of The Sun. 1.30 Our Law. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Water Worlds. (Premiere) 8.30 Pro Bull Riding USA: World Team Series. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.30 MOVIE: Banel & Adama. (2023, M) Midnight Late Programs. NITV (34)

Wednesday, November 19

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

(9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty. (M, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.00 QI. (PG, R) 3.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.55 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Outta Town Adventures. (PGan, R) 10.05 Rick Steves’ Europe. (R) 11.05 Wonderland: Lewis Carol To JRR Tolkien. (Ma, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Wildlife ER. (PGa, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. (PGaw, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

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

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz.

8.30 Crime Night! (PG) Hosted by Julia Zemiro.

9.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by Adam Hills.

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

10.15 If You’re Listening. (R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Planet America. (R) 11.45 You Can’t Ask That. (Ml, R) 12.15 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R) 1.05 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.45 Parkinson In Australia. (Mas, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Michael Palin In Venezuela. (PG)

8.30 Reckless. June scrambles to cover her tracks.

9.30 Scotland’s Poshest Train: Alan Cumming. (R) Alan Cumming continues his journey.

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 I Am Scrooge. (Mal) 11.55 Headhunters. (MA15+lsv, R) 2.30 Being Beethoven. (PG, R) 3.35 Craft It Yourself. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 Beach Volleyball. World Championships. Day 6. Evening session. 11.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 12.25am We Need To Talk About Cosby. 1.30 WWE Legends. 3.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.50pm Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.55 Adv Time. 9.40 We Bare Bears. 9.55 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.55 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Mary Shelley. Continued. (2017, PG) 8.00 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 10.00 Paradise Road. (1997, M) 12.05pm The Grump: In Search Of An Escort. (2022, M, Finnish) 2.10 The Grass Harp. (1995, PG) 4.10 Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 6.05 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 7.50 Haywire. (2011, M) 9.30 Rogue Agent. (2022, M) 11.40 Annette. (2021, MA15+) 2.10am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Unspoken: Manu Vatuvei. 12.30 Pro Bull Riding USA: World Team Series. 1.30 Talking Language. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Waterworld Africa. 7.30 Chatham Islanders. 8.00 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 8.30 Reckless. 9.30 MOVIE: Sweet As. (2022, M) 11.00 Late Programs. NITV (34)

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (Final)

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at the world of cricket and catch up with the stars.

9.30 Ashes Preview Show. Ricky Ponting, Aaron Finch and James Brayshaw discuss the teams and the talking points ahead of The Ashes.

10.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) Experts share advice on living well.

11.00 Chicago Fire. (Mav)

12.00 The Amazing Race. (PG)

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 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, R) 1.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.30 My Way. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

8.40 To Be Advised.

9.40 9News Late.

10.10 Parole. (MA15+a) Takes a look at Britain’s parole boards.

11.30 Resident Alien. (Mav)

12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.05 Cybershack. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 ARIA Awards Red Carpet. Coverage of the ARIA Awards’ red carpet. 7.30 Big Brother Australia. (Malns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.40 ARIA Awards 2025. (MA15+lns) Coverage of the 39th annual Australian music industry’s major awards ceremony from Hordern Pavilion, Sydney. 11.10 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.35 10 News+. (R) 12.35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

A disrespectful tune

As a musician, I know when something’s out of tune — and this proposed Arthurs Seat expansion hits all the wrong notes.

Turning a State Park into a playground of luge rides, a 28 metre high tower and other theme park stuff and isn’t harmony, it’s noise. Arthurs Seat has its own natural rhythm — the rustle of the trees, the calls of the birds, the quiet stillness that locals and visitors come to hear.

This development drowns out that song. It shows little respect for the land, the wildlife, or the community that treasures it.

We deserve a better composition for Arthurs Seat — one that protects its beauty, not profits from it. Let’s keep this place playing the tune nature intended.

Charlie Owen, Arthurs Seat

Transparency and balance

I was surprised to see that about half the Letters in last week’s edition were devoted to three near-identical letters supporting the Arthurs Seat Eagle upgrade (We support the Arthurs Seat Eagle upgrade, Letters 4/11/25).

Each letter expressed unqualified support for the 2026 Arthurs Seat Eagle (ASE) Upgrade Plan, describing it as “visionary” and “forwardthinking,” and each came from individuals connected to the same construction company, Long Contracting.

The letters used very similar phrasing and arguments, presenting the project as an environmentally responsible, job-creating initiative.

While readers expect a diversity of community perspectives, this presentation risked giving the impression of broad local endorsement when in fact the letters all came from individuals affiliated with the same construction firm. Some readers may not notice the shared connections and may take the messaging at face value.

There is another side to this issue. Many residents are concerned that the ASE proposal represents commercial overreach on Crown land, within a sensitive environment. They worry about habitat loss, impacts on wildlife and vegetation, increased traffic, and the erosion of the area’s natural character. What some call “responsible development,” others see as greenwashing — using the language of sustainability to promote a private venture on public land.

Anja Ottensmeyer, Mt Martha

Contracting criticism

I usually like the letter page in The News. It gives locals a chance to point out some issues they feel strongly about.

But last week made me wonder if the letters by Long Construction belonged on the letter page (We support the Arthurs Seat Eagle upgrade, Letters 4/11/25).

It felt much more like an advertisement for scooping a possible construction job with Arthurs Seat Eagle. I’m sure the news can do better.

Rupert Steiner, Balnarring

The Long game

It was interesting to see three letters last week from Long Contracting, supporting the proposed Arthurs Seat Eagle development (We support the Arthurs Seat Eagle upgrade, Letters 4/11/25).

The letters makes one wonder if this company has an interest in this project.

The Minister for Planning on 29 October 2025 announced that the Arthurs Seat Eagle expansion has now entered the public notice stage and have provided 14 days for the community to respond.

On cue, publicity from the Eagle management has been ramped up particularly associated with the lookout tower and so called Luge. I refer to the following commentary around the lookout tower – “The design reimagines the original lookout tower and rises just above the treetops, its elegant, twisted form echoes the shape of local gum trees”.

What is not mentioned is that the original historic lookout tower (at only 14 metres) was bulldozed to make way for the Eagle café, the new tower has now grown to be 34 metres high (over 10 storeys). It will tower above any surrounding Arthurs Seat messmates and quite simply looks like a coal fired power station smoke stack!

The “Luge” which is not a Luge by any defini-

tion is being sold as “low impact, sitting well within the landscape”. Does anyone really believe that steel roller coaster tracks totalling over 2,000 metres in length running up and down the northern escarpment of Arthurs Seat and held up with concrete blocks complete with acoustic and protective metal fencing will sit nicely within the pristine environment of our State Park. This grotesque amusement park development should be rejected to preserve the natural beauty of the Arthurs Seat State Park, one of Port Phillip Bay’s most iconic landscape features. Should this state government approve the project they will be prioritising profit over community and environmental protection.

Nigel Atkins, Arthurs Seat

We deserve better

It was hard to miss last week’s letters to the editor — three of them, all written by members of the same company, all praising the proposed Arthurs Seat Eagle development (We support the Arthurs Seat Eagle upgrade, Letters 4/11/25).

Each used almost identical language, as if reading from the same script. Coincidence? Or a coordinated PR effort to make this controversial project seem more popular than it is?

Let’s be honest. This is not a “great thing” for our community or for the environment. At every turn, the developers behind the proposed $25m expansion have dodged the truth, dressing up this project as something wholesome and beneficial. But let’s call it what it is — overdevelopment in a State Park, pure and simple. They’re trying to sell us lamb when it’s really mutton chops.

Arthurs Seat is one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most cherished natural landmarks — loved for its peaceful bushland, wildlife, and sweeping views. It’s not the place for rollercoaster-style rides, eight-storey viewing platforms, new restaurants, or intrusive bridges cutting across its skyline.

We, the community, deserve honesty, transparency, and respect for our public land. This park belongs to all Victorians, not to private developers chasing profits.

We can and must do better for Arthurs Seat.

Kylie

Greer, Arthurs Seat

It’s not an upgrade

I find myself bemused by the inclusion of three letter supporting the Arthurs Seat Eagle expansion published last week (We support the Arthurs Seat Eagle upgrade, Letters 4/11/25). It read more like a tender application.

I guess, in some ways, these letters embody the spirit of the expansion project. It is all about making more money. And it is all on public land!

Replacing the original chairlift so that people could enjoy the view and be transported to the summit to enjoy the walks and wildlife was perhaps justifiable, although the Eagle complex has always been too big for the summit. The massive expansion being proposed is a sort of Luna Park, totally out of keeping with the beauty of the hill. How on earth does this extravaganza enhance the experience of a State Park?

Contrast this with the Enchanted Maze Garden which was built on private land, set back from the road and thoughtfully landscaped to blend into the environment on Arthurs Seat. I find it very interesting that when the management of the Eagle try to justify the expansion by claiming that there is nothing to do at the summit, they never mention the maze. Then there’s Seawinds Gardens, bequeathed to the state of Victoria so that ordinary people could enjoy its views and beautiful walks. The developers view this as an overflow carpark. Arthurs Hotel is also currently being renovated. This expansion is motivated purely by greed and should not go ahead.

Deb Fischer, Arthurs Seat

The mayoral shuffle

There’s a quiet jostling of positions taking place within council chambers as the time approaches to elect a new mayor, but the public doesn’t make this decision. The councillors themselves make it.

And that makes me wonder—why?

In several other states, the mayor is chosen

directly by the people. Every voter receives two ballot papers: one to elect their councillors, and another to elect their mayor. It’s simple, open, and democratic.

When councillors alone decide, the result can feel more like a political chess match than a community decision. Alliances form, blocs shift, and suddenly the focus moves from serving the public to securing the mayoral seat.

A direct vote would put an end to that fragmentation. It would give residents a real say — and perhaps encourage new voices, fresh ideas, and genuine community representation.

Isn’t that what local government should be about?

Anne Kruger, Rye Glass houses

The “honesty and integrity” comments by Zoe McKenzie MP reminds me of that old proverb “people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones”.

The lack of transparency around donations to political parties has been a serious issue for our democracy for decades.

The Labor, Liberal and National parties use “nominated entities” as investment vehicles to circumvent donation caps with funds collected over many years – who provides these funds which are then used for election campaigns?

The Parliament of Australia website states “… Money in politics has the potential to be a corrupting influence. Donors to political parties and candidates may expect favours in return for financial support or policy decisions that advance their interests. Big spending participants can also drown out smaller players and new entrants, potentially undermining democracy.”

On 1 July 2026, the new Electoral Reform Act will commence with significant reforms that will introduce donation and expenditure caps, reduce the disclosure threshold to $5,000 and update timeframes for disclosing donations and annual returns.

Politicians, like Zoe, who received $3.427 per eligible vote in 2025 will see an increase to $5.00 per vote from 2026. Unfortunately, the Albanese government decided not to refer the new Electoral Reform Act to a parliamentary committee for proper scrutiny and improved amendments.

If our current elected representatives (both federal and state) refuse to declare their donors, donations and finances then Australia needs new political leaders who will deliver honesty and integrity to their constituents.

Dale Stohr, Crib Point

Funding issues

One thing is clear from the letters page of November 5 is that Messrs Hudson, Riley and Martin are not supporters of Zoe McKenzie. However in all three cases they diminish their case by indulging in slurs such as “lazy major parties, environmental vandals” or reducing the subject matter deserving only a cartoon response.

Not one of the correspondents seem to understand that all registered parties (Greens etc) are subject to the same federal reporting rules.

If the Teals become a registered party, they will have to comply with the same rules.

Perhaps the strategists see some benefit in not adopting a party structure.

Whatever the name is it is perfectly legitimate to question the source of any funding any candidate receives.

It is a pity these correspondents choose to play the person not the facts.

Robb Hampson, Sorrento

Treaty

As a resident who has always found it hard to reconcile this contemporary peninsula with the same place where the first inhabitants were deprived of land and sustenance, brutalised, enslaved and robbed of language and culture, I welcome last week’s introduction of our country’s first statewide Treaty.

This historic milestone moves me nearer to resolving how the Mornington Peninsula can be both its present and its past.

And the inclusion in the Treaty of a function to guide the government on closing the gap in living standards between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people is both practical and necessary.

Congratulations to all Victorians who have worked long and hard for self-determination through a Treaty. You’ve done it! Maureen Donelly, Mornington

Climate inquiry

Recently browsing the internet for any genuinely informed and relevant experts in the extremely narrow field of climate science, I ended up again clicking on Dr Vincent Gray (Chemistry), NZ. To my great dismay he had passed away.

Dr Gray was a true scientist, engaged in scientific research for a long time, and since its inception was a member of the UN IPCC expert reviewers panel (Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change).

His research background caused him to critically examine the methods, mathematics, evidence, used. Eventually he concluded that, for significant parts of the work of the IPCC, the data collection and scientific methods employed were unsound.

He applied his intellect to the research gathered on global warming and the causative effects of CO2 gas and found that the evidence for both claims is fatally flawed.

Our planetary temperature measurements have risen by 1.5 degrees since measurements in 1850. The limited locations, crude measurements and methodology of those days would carry an overall margin of error of 1.5 degrees anyway, hence that data is irrelevant.

“Reducing CO2 emissions” has already cost this country billions, with lots more to come. Losses of billions or trillions, and industrial might, surely warrants a very serious government inquiry as to why we are doing this.

The entire carbon emissions causing global warming theory needs to be revisited since it is all theory, none proven. A correlation is not proof of causation.

The trouble with government inquiries is that the government owned inquiring entity will be told in advance what the result of the inquiry will be.

Exactly like a recent Australian inquiry which determined that nuclear is the most expensive source of grid electricity.

Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington Dinner dance?

I wonder how many people on the peninsula would love to go to a dinner dance?

Is there some RSL or golf club committee willing to consider the pros and cons of this suggestion?

It may be a monthly event or every other month and with a DJ - cheaper and easier than a band. I envisage a mix of disco, rock & roll, and 1960’s –70’s – 80’s music.

The club would profit from selling meals and drinks. Dancers would need to book ahead - say by tables of say 8-10.

There may need to be a cover charge.

Why not give this idea a spin? If anybody is interested I can be contacted at: petandwozspin@bigpond.com

Warwick Spinaze, Rosebud

Biased, anti-Israel

I am writing in reference to Joe Lenzo’s letter last week (Truce? What truce?, Letters 4/11/25).

His weekly, biased comments appear very one sided - as always, directed against Israel. He conveniently forgot to mention that Hamas terrorists are still murdering any Palestinians who collaborate(d) with Israel. It was also Hamas terrorists who violated the yellow line between Israel and Hamas’ controlled Gaza area triggering Israel’s attack.

Hamas is also unwilling to surrender their arms so it can continue their “struggle” for Gaza’s control.

This is quite obvious for everyone to see, except left media. Hamas isn’t interested in real peace or a two state solution:

Firstly, a two state solution has been tried –unsuccessfully – five times in the past.

Secondly, Hamas’, many Palestinians’ and Iran’s solution is quite simple: wipe Israel off the map and deny Israel the right to exist. We don’t need Nostradamus to know that. Michael Capek, Mornington

Self-defence

Let me see if I got this right? If you murder a member of my family, it is justice and the right of self-defence to murder the entirety of your nuclear and extended family, everyone within Mornington Peninsula Shire council boundaries, blow up your churches and hospitals, level the shire area under 250 tons of rubble, prevent food and medical supplies into the shire area? Where do you draw the line between defence and atrocities?

Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

Mr. Bruce At Frankston - Prime Minister’s Great Reception in Home Town

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

AFTER addressing six other meetings during the day, Mr. Bruce arrived at Frankston at 9 o’clock and received a demonstrative welcome from a crowded audience which packed the main hall and gallery of the Palais.

As he entered the hall, accompanied by Mrs. Bruce, the Prime Minister was greeted with cheer after cheer.

The president of the Shire (Cr. F. H. Wells) presided, and he was supported on the stage by Mrs. Lambie (president of the Frankston branch of the A.W.N.L.), Cr. J. L. Pratt (president of the Returned Soldiers’ Association), Mr. F. S. Bell (president, National Federation), and a large number of prominent citizens.

Mrs. Lambie, in presenting Mrs. Bruce with a beautiful bouquet on behalf of the Frankston branch of the A.W.N.L., said that all admired the splendid way Mrs. Bruce was assisting the Prime Minister. Her services were real helpful to the country. (Cheers).

Mrs. Bruce, in response, thanked the women of Frankston for their thoughtful act, but what she would like best of all would be for them to return her husband at the head of the poll by the biggest majority ever.

(Loud cheers).

Mr. Bruce, in thanking the chairman for the cordial welcome given him, said it was gratifying to find such a splendid demonstration awaiting him in his home town.

Election day was now drawing near – next Saturday. The people would then decide whether they desired constitutional government or to be ruled under the amazing doctrines of

the other side.

It was the most vital problem the people of Australia had ever been called upon to solve. By their votes they would determine whether Australia should continue to progress, whether her workers should live peaceful and contented lives with decent conditions and good wages, and whether the nation should hold fast to the principles of liberty and constitutional government.

It could not be denied that there were in Australia today those who desired to overthrow the democratic form of government and set up in its place a system which had proved a ghastly and tragic failure in the only country where it had been adopted.

Those men had gained considerable power in the trade unions of Australia, yet Labor leaders, instead of casting them out of the Labor movement, had encouraged them, and even obstructed the Government in its efforts to deal with them.

Labor today did not represent the great mass of the Australian people. He believed that most of the Labor leaders believed in the “white Australia” policy, but Mr. Walsh, with whom they were so closely associated, had said quite definitely that he did not believe in it, and did not want a “white Australia.”

Labor was totally opposed to immigration, and Mr. Charlton’s declaration that he did not want Australia to have a voice in the Empire’s foreign policy meant that Labor would have Australia committed to future wars without having a voice in deciding whether they should be waged or not. He appealed to the electors to consider deeply whether they would

hand the reins of government over to a party which was riddled with Communists.

(Applause).

The Prime Minister, referring to the bogus Fascist letter, said: “I now desire to show you to what despicable depths our opponents are prepared to go in order to deceive the electors and attain their ends.

Whilst I was in Sydney last week there were persistent rumors of a last-minute sensation which the Labor Party was going to expose.

Yesterday, in the Sydney Labor Daily, the wonderful sensation appeared. As you are aware, a Fascist organisation has been formed in Australia, and the Government took prompt steps to repudiate it.

I said quite clearly, and I repeat now, we shall permit no organisation to usurp authority in this country, and we will see that the law is obeyed by all persons, irrespective of rank, condition, or belief.”

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THE motor ambulance, which was presented to the Mornington Peninsula on October 9, has already done good service.

There has been one case from Frankston and two from Mornington for conveyance to Melbourne hospitals.

Messrs. Taylor & Ritchie, of Mornington, have offered to garage the ambulance car free of cost for the present, but later on, owing to the holiday season they will be unable to do so.

The committee is thus compelled to build a garage. A generous offer has been made by Cr. P. McArthur, president of the Mornington Shire,

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to allow the erection of a temporary garage on his property in the main street, adjoining the residence of Mr. J. E. Birch, the motor driver. The cost for the materials would be about £20.

Some kind friends have volunteered to give half a day’s work, free of charge, and it is hoped others will offer similar service. The work will be undertaken on a Saturday afternoon very soon.

The committee also appeals to the public of Mornington Peninsula to help financially as soon as possible, as there are only a few more weeks to find provision for the wagon.

Donations will be thankfully received by the committee and acknowledged through the press.

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A Frankston Triumph

To show what pay be accomplished by railway transit, the following may be of interest to local people.

A consignment of tender plants (Asters) was on October 29 dispatched from Frankston station to Gympie, in Northern Queensland.

The attempt to rail such perishable goods in hot weather, so great a distance, was looked upon at the time as absurd.

Word has just been received by Mr. A. Earl, of “Solomon’s Springs,” Frankston, who raised and consigned these plants, that after such a journey they were opened up by Mr. J. W. Stuart “in perfect condition.”

No small amount of praise is due to Mr. Anderson, our local stationmaster, for the promptness of dispatch, and the great interest taken by him in the experiment, which, as far as tender seedlings is concerned, was the first ever attempted to Queensland.

Furthermore, it is a fine triumph for Frankston’s product.

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Brevities

Thirty-one of the local Boy Scouts proceeded to Melbourne on Saturday, with Scoutmaster Thexton in charge, and took part in the march past at Federal Government House, after which they were addressed by Lord Stonehaven, Chief Scout for Australia, and then served with afternoon tea on the lawn.

Keep December 3rd vacant for the special evening at the Mechanics’ Institute, the Somerville Dramatic Society will give “The Morning After,” and the evening will conclude with a dance.

Proceeds in aid of the maintenance of the returned soldiers’ hall. See advt in next issue.

In connection with the old time dances being held in the Mechanics’ Hall, Frankston, a fancy dress ball has been arranged for 18th December.

Next Monday night in the Frankston Palais the illustrated lecturettes, “Round the World”. and “Wonders of Shipping,” by Mr. C. Dickson Gregory, will be given in aid of the 1st Frankston troop Boy Scouts.

On election day motor cars will run from Mile Bridge and corner of Kars and Denbeigh streets. Particulars in advt.

At Flinders Naval Depot on Wednesday, 25th November, a dance will take place, the occasion being the visit of the Australian fleet to Westernport. ***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 13 November 1925

Notice of Praecipe

For the record Antonella Grosso of Frankston, [Near 3199] Victoria, is permanently domiciled on the Land and Soil of Terra Australis. I am not a voluntary transactor in commerce, and the paramount security interest holder of all estates, property, assets and collateral, both registered and unregistered, and all associated copyright protected trade names. My lawful conveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis was recorded with Public Recording Number RPP44 63900 05100 36898 58601 on Proclamation Date 24 September 2025, and tacit agreement was established by my unrebutted Living Testimony in the Form of an Affidavit. All usufruct subjugation ties have been severed with the occupying corporate government of Australia. The corporate Australian kakistocracy and its affiliates are instructed to immediately cease and desist misaddressing Antonella Grosso in fraudulent debased Dog-Latin, GLOSSA and to cease and desist infringing upon my estate, property, assets, collateral and copyright protected trade names.

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Tooradin and Somerville remain unbeaten

By Brodie Cowburn

WOMENS DIV ONE

A FANTASTIC half-century from Aimee Mellford helped Tooradin extend its unbeaten fun to four games on Sunday.

Tooradin travelled to take on Crib Point. Tooradin was sent in to bat first, and set the Magpies a tricky target to chase down.

Mellford top scored with an excellent unbeaten 50 from 29 deliveries. Maeve Goldberg played a strong supporting role, scoring 28 from 55 deliveries.

After the end of their 20 overs, Too-

radin had scored 3/116.

Crib Point’s run chase got off to a poor start when both openers were sent back to the sheds for ducks. A good knock from Laura Herrington helped get the Magpies back on track, but the damage had already been done.

Crib Point was bowled out for 73.

Erin Macfarlane bowled excellently, taking three wickets for just four runs. She dismissed both openers, and also contributed to a run-out.

Somerville are also undefeated to start the 2025/2026 season. They beat Mt Martha in a scrappy contest last weekend.

Mt Martha batted first at Ferrero Reserve. Openers Angela Dunn and Billie Raymond started well, but their dismissals triggered a dramatic collapse.

Mt Martha scored 8/62 from their 20 overs.

Somerville’s run chase started poorly, with three early wickets falling. Julie Fearns came in as the number four batter and took control of the match.

Fearns’ unbeaten 28 was the difference. Somerville won by six wickets, passing their target with two overs to spare.

Around the grounds, Balnarring

picked up a comfortable win over Tyabb at home, and Rye/Boneo beat Mt Eliza at RJ Rowley Reserve.

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A BRILLIANT showing from skipper

Amanda Linford helped Frankston YCW pick up a win over Baxter in MPCA Division Two action last weekend.

The Stonecats hosted the match at Peninsula Reserve. Linford opened the batting, and ended up retiring unbeaten after a half-century.

Frankston YCW scored a formidable 3/118 from their 20 overs.

Baxter didn’t get close to their target. After 20 overs they finished up their innings at 9/67, with most of their runs attributed to sundries.

Delacombe Park remained on top of the ladder after a good win over Sorrento on Sunday.

The Sharks struggled with the bat, scoring 6/66 from their 20 overs. Delacombe Park chased down that target with five wickets and six overs left to spare.

Carrum Downs succumbed to a 31 run defeat at the hands of Carrum Maroon to close out the round. Flinders’ clash with Seaford Tigers was abandoned.

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O’Connell aims high for Baxter

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

CHARLIE O’Connell hopes to celebrate Baxter’s 50th anniversary next year with promotion from State 4 South-East.

The 27-year-old returned to Baxter Park last season after winning successive promotions with Bayside Argonauts in 2023 and 2024 so success is no stranger.

“We can’t afford to make the same slow start (next year) that we made last season,” O’Connell said.

“That was maybe down to having the wrong personnel and possibly a bit of complacency.

“I think with a few more quality players we could be in the running for promotion.”

The State Leagues restructure has widened the opportunity for success for Baxter as the top two teams in the new State 4 South-East will be guaranteed promotion rather than just the championship winner.

“It’ll begin in pre-season – what the players’ attitude is, who is there and what Billy (Armour) has to say.

“He’s been communicating with a lot of the guys already to make sure we’re doing our own training and looking after ourselves so it looks to me that he’s really hungry for success and a lot of the players are too.”

The twists and turns of O’Connell’s football odyssey have seen him celebrate both team and personal achievements but the low point was the psychological and physical after-effects of a knee reconstruction.

Born in Frankston he started playing football at the age of four with Mornington.

When he was 13 he switched to Peninsula Strikers for three seasons then had two seasons at Dandenong Thunder in the under-16s and under-18s.

“We had a really good under-18s side and won the NPL title that year.”

O’Connell was now an apprentice plumber and concentrating on his job interfered with the demands of NPL so he returned to Mornington keen to team up with long-time friends.

He was part of Adam Jamieson’s senior squad preparing for the 2019 season when disaster struck and he tore an anterior cruciate ligament.

“My rehab was a bit up and down because some weeks I was motivated and others I just couldn’t see any light at the end of the tunnel.

“When I started playing again I went to Baxter because a lot of my friends were there but I wasn’t confident about my knee holding up in fact it wasn’t

until my second season with Bayside (2024) that I gained that confidence and this year I played the most games I’ve played since doing my ACL.”

The first full season post-COVID was in 2022 and Baxter was struggling for numbers and quality.

Eyebrows was raised and there was critical commentary made when O’Connell, Nat Daher and Luke Grant left Baxter in State 4 midway through the season to play for Mazenod in State 1.

Mazenod was last when they joined and finished the season at the foot of the table with one win to its name and a negative goal difference of 60.

“We were at an age where it was important to us to try and play at a higher level,” O’Connell said.

“We wanted to train at a higher level with better players which results in you becoming a better player and I needed to test myself.

“In hindsight it still was a good move because we were surrounded by better players and there was much more intensity at training and the players’ attitudes were better.”

There was another reason the trio quit Baxter.

“It was really frustrating back then.

“Although we had some talented players and some good young players we just weren’t able to get results.

“That was down to the attitude we had as players and – not that this reflects on George (Hughes) and Robbie (Mathieson) who were absolutely brilliant coaches for us – a lack of professionalism more so from the players rather than the club.”

O’Connell sees marked differences in the Baxter of today from the one he left.

“The players’ attitude has definitely shifted and there’s a lot of younger players coming in now.

“It’s going to be really interesting to see what happens with a lot of teams being relegated this year.

“There’s going to be a lot of interest from better players in those teams to play at our level.

“I’m glad I went back to Baxter.

“Everything I wanted when I left is there now and it’s a much more professional environment.

“I’ve got a good group of teammates and everyone’s gelling really well which hasn’t always been the case there with people clashing and people doing things that probably shouldn’t happen in football.

“It seems to me that now they’ve got the right recipe to succeed.”

A measure of O’Connell’s contribution to the Baxter cause this year was his best and fairest and players’ player awards presented at the club’s recent presentation night.

“The players’ player really meant a lot to me.

“To have your peers vote for you not just for your ability as a player but hopefully how you apply yourself as an individual throughout the club is pretty special.”

Still in State 4 and one of the most sought-after players on the peninsula has decided to stay at Chelsea.

James Stinson has snubbed a number of suitors and that’s great news for the Edithvale Recreation Reserve outfit and head coach Gus Macleod.

Stinson is an ex-Sunderland academy player who has topped the scoring charts at Chelsea in his two seasons there.

Last season he was the runaway winner of the league Golden Boot award with 36 goals, 18 more than his nearest rival.

“He’s had a few clubs in his ear but credit to him for staying,” Macleod said.

There were a number of factors that influenced Stinson’s decision.

“The ambition of the club is clear and there is definitely some unfinished business with us coming so close to promotion last season,” Stinson said.

“With some of the stronger teams joining from the East it also feels like a new challenge and there may be less of a gap between top and bottom come the end of the year.

“Finally the group of lads and coaching staff at Chelsea make it a genuinely enjoyable club to be a part of.”

Meanwhile for those keen to get their football fix Langwarrin’s busy pre-season schedule kicks off on Saturday 22 November.

Jamie Skelly’s men are up against a UK tour squad with an 11am kick-off at Lawton Park.

This is the first of six pre-season games Langwarrin will play prior to Christmas.

Skye United also starts a pre-season game schedule on Saturday 22 November when it plays against Geelong in a venue yet to be confirmed.

We hope to publish Skye’s five game pre-Christmas schedule next week.

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