Frankston Times 19th May 2026

Frankston

Nepean School celebration

Rate reduction plan shut down

for debate by the mayor.

A PLAN to offer rate relief to Frankston residents was shut down without debate at Frankston Council’s most recent meeting.

Frankston Council considered its annual budget at its 11 May public meeting, with the budget drafted by council officers containing a 2.75 percent rate rise. Cr Nathan Butler attempted to raise a proposal investigating a rate reduction, but his plan was not accepted

Cr Butler can be clearly heard on the council meeting recording asking for his alternate motion to be considered, but the mayor Sue Baker proceeded with the original recommendation without acknowledging Cr Butler. She told council “I have discretion as the chair to ask for the officer’s recommendation to be moved first, and I’ve had a mover and a seconder.”

Cr Kris Bolam subsequently raised a dissent motion against the mayor, which failed. Defending herself against the dissent motion, Cr Baker

said “I was reading out a statement to all councillors about the importance of the budget and all the work that’s been done over the last six or seven months. So it’s my prerogative to be able to speak and for no one to speak over me or to stop me.”

“When I called “Do I have a mover for the officer’s recommendation?”, I saw hands go up on this side of the room,” the mayor said.

Cr Butler later released his proposed alternate motion on social media. It requested that before final adoption of the 2026/2027 budget, the Chief

Executive Officer should prepare a new budget option including “an immediate discount for all eligible principal place of residence properties in Frankston City, designed to offset the 2026/2027 general rate increase for those properties, with the Chief Executive Officer to determine the most appropriate mechanism for delivery, including a rebate, discount, offset or equivalent mechanism”, and “a twelve month 30 percent discount on Meals on Wheels charges for eligible Frankston residents receiving the service in the 2026/2027 financial year.”

“Since community engagement closed on 14 December 2025, there have been significant changes in the financial conditions facing many Frankston residents, including renewed interest rate increases, ongoing cost of living pressure, and increased global fuel and energy uncertainty”, Cr Butler’s motion read. “In 2025, the Reserve Bank of Australia reduced the cash rate three times, and that in 2026 the Reserve Bank has now increased the cash rate to 4.35 percent, effectively reversing the 2025 reductions.” Continued page 2

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Cr Butler told the meeting that “I had the intention to move an alternate that sought a report and some community consultation on the potential to freeze the rates for primary place of residence owners, the people that pay for everything that runs in this city. I believe they need some support in these moments. I’m disappointed that that was not able to be tabled and debated, so I will be not voting to support this budget.

“I think we have a capable CEO that could’ve led the work and provided us with some options, and if those options didn’t end up being legal, practicable, or workable, we could’ve reassessed. We still have seven weeks left before we need to pass this budget, and I think it’s premature to do so now.”

Cr Bolam said it was the first time he had opposed a budget during more

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than a decade sitting on council. “This budget takes the easy path, asking residents for a 4 percent rate increase, nearly double last year’s hike. In an environment where people are barely keeping their heads above water, doubling that increase is not just poor policy, it’s a slap in the face,” he said.

“The alternative would have delivered a 12-month 50 percent Meals on Wheels discount for all users, and a one-off principal place of residence rebate for ratepayers. And this credit would effectively deliver a 12-month rate freeze for 73 percent of our ratepayers, the first of its kind since amalgamation. I note that there are councillors in that chamber who promised rate freezes or to ease the cost of living. Tonight was your opportunity to fulfill that commitment.”

Cr Bolam said the process of drafting this year’s budget was flawed,

and that he had not been allowed access to specific line items within the budget despite requesting more information from the council officers. He said “councillors, beyond the budget submissions meeting that is mandated, have spent roughly five hours deliberating on a $304 million budget.”

Council CEO Tennille Bradley, overseeing her first budget at Frankston Council, took aim at Cr Bolam for missing briefing sessions when the budget was being drafted and defended her decision to not release specific budget information to councillors. She said “I believe that requests for highly detailed line-by-line operational budget information can extend beyond the level of detail ordinarily required for council’s strategic governance role and risks blurring the distinction between governance oversight and operational management.”

Cash splash for Seaford stadium approved

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

FRANKSTON councillors have approved their budget for the next financial year, signing off on a big cash splash for the Frankston Stadium project.

The 2026/2027 budget, which implements a rate rise of 2.75 percent, was passed at council’s public meeting last week. The rate rise is the maximum allowed under the state government’s rate-capping system. The amount of money that Frankston Council expects to collect from ordinary rates has risen by 4 percent.

Crs David Asker, Brad Hill, Michael O’Reilly, Cherie Wanat, Steffie Conroy, and Sue Baker voted to approve the budget, while Crs Nathan Butler and Kris Bolam opposed. Cr Emily Green abstained from the vote. Including capital grants and contributions, Frankston Council projects a $23 million surplus for the 2026/2027 financial year. Without those financial contributions, the underlying result is a $6.9 million deficit.

The final budget approved at last week’s meeting set aside more than $83 million for infrastructure spending. $30 million of that money has been allocated to Frankston Stadium in Seaford, a $60 million project being undertaken with financial support from state and federal governments. It will feature ten basketball courts, a show court with retractable seating for up to 1000 people, two multi-purpose courts suitable for volleyball, futsal, and badminton, function spac-

es, a café, and a dedicated gymnastics hall. Work began on the project last year.

$2.16 million from the 2026/2027 budget will be spent on the Frankston Regional Arts Trail, $2 million on Banyan Reserve, $2 million at Peninsula Aquatic and Recreation Centre, $2.45 on Towerhill Road and nearby shared paths, $1.77 million on Monterey Reserve in Frankston North, and $1 million for Nepean

Boulevard works. Council has also set aside money to expand its “Rapid Response program” to provide more patrols across the municipality.

The mayor, Cr Sue Baker, said the budget is “delivering real relief — keeping rates capped, reducing waste charges for most households, and continuing investment in the facilities, neighbourhoods and services people rely on every day.”

Cr Baker said that residential waste

charges will reduce by an average of between three and four percent this year with the FOGO charge integrated into the standard waste service charge. “For ratepayers who already have a FOGO service, their waste charge will drop by around $23 with the move from a three-bin to a fourbin service,” Cr Baker said. “These savings are possible because of careful planning and procurement, improved recycling systems, and a

community that understands how to sort waste correctly.”

The mayor said that the council would continue to advocate for funds from other levels of governments for its infrastructure projects, noting that the state election is due to take place late this year.

Cr Butler planned to raise an alternate budget proposal exploring the possibility of a rate discount, but was not offered the opportunity to do so.

Brighton Savoy’s reimagination is officially underway

BRIGHTON’S most iconic site that once housed the Brighton Savoy hotel, has officially commenced its reimagination into an ultra-exclusive, luxury address, Maison Savoy, by esteemed, design-led Melbourne builder-developer Lowe Living.

First built as a luxury mansion in 1909, the Brighton Savoy stood as a grand seaside residence before trading as a girls’ boarding house in the 1930s, and later, a hotel.

However, it didn’t officially become the Brighton Savoy that captured the attention of the local Bayside scene until 1959.

The hotel has become an enduring symbol of Brighton over the last 80 years, once even hosting the Logies, and attracting a number of notable guests including Bob Hawke and Graham Kennedy.

The hotel had just one owner for the last 50 years before transacting to the family-owned Lowe Living brand in 2025.

Now, the site will undergo its final transformation into the anticipated Maison Savoy address, which will see a rare collection of ultra-luxury homes stand tall for another century.

Architecturally, Maison Savoy has been designed to capture a strong connection to water, with curved glass, honed natural stone, polished plaster, ribbed European clay brickwork, limestone and a restrained palette of natural materials respond to the coastal context, creating a collection of homes that are calm, composed, and enduring.

At the heart of Maison Savoy is a residents-only European-inspired bathhouse, curated by Aurora Spa & Bathhouse to include a ten-step ritual that gently guides residents into a deeper state of calm through warmth, water and contrast, to release physical tension and quiet the nervous system. The wellness offering includes a hydrotherapy pool, salt room, sauna, steam room, cold plunge pool, foot activation zone and a Vichy rainfall bed – one of only a handful in Australia - creating an immersive environment designed to support recovery, relaxation and long-term wellbeing.

The wellness and amenity offering is completed with a private gym and residence lounge designed to an ultra-exclusive, luxury standard that’s rarely seen within a residential setting.

Residences at Maison Savoy are house-like in scale, spanning 295 to 606 square metres, including a limited half-floor and a penthouse collection. Prices start from $3.75 million.

Tim Lowe, Co-Founder of Lowe Living, said;

“What an honour it is to be custodians of this historic site for Brighton. As residents of Brighton ourselves, we felt such a strong connection to the location, the beach, the local culture and community.

“It’s been such a fulfilling process to work with Studio Kennon, Myles Baldwin and Aurora Spa & Bathhouse to design a project that was befitting of such a legacy location, and even more exciting to be able to share it with the community and reveal the design for the first time”.

Emma Lowe, Co-Founder of Lowe Living, added;

“Creating Maison Savoy has been a real labour of love for Tim, myself and the entire Lowe Living team.

“Every single design decision from the materiality and design intent through to the furniture in the lobby and treatments we will offer in the private Aurora Spa & Bathhouse, has been considered to the most exacting degree.”

To find out more visit: loweliving.com.au.

Murphy Report response released

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

THE federal government has tabled its official response to the outcome of an anti-gambling inquiry chaired by late Dunkley MP Peta Murphy.

The “You win some, you lose more” report, more commonly referred to as the “Murphy Report” in Canberra, was published in mid-2024. The federal government finally announced its planned gambling reform earlier this year and tabled its full response to the report in Parliament last week.

The federal government has been criticised for not acting on all of the Murphy Report’s recommendations to reduce gambling harm. Its response to the report read that “The Government notes the 31 recommendations made by the Committee. The Government announced a package of gambling reforms on 2 April 2026, to better protect Australians from the harms of online gambling. These reforms were informed by the work of the Committee and a number of these measures also build on what was proposed in the Online Gambling Inquiry report, in response to new and emerging challenges.”

“The Government is taking action to address the prevalence and saturation of wagering advertising, with a focus on minimising the dangers of exposing children and vulnerable people to wagering advertisements. The Government’s reforms represent a balanced approach while targeting key community concerns around the proliferation of wagering advertising,”

the response read. “The Government will boost enforcement against illegal online gambling services to stop these sites from operating within Australia, but outside of Australia’s laws and consumer protections.”

The response also read that the federal government would work with the states and territories to ban online keno,

enhance protections against foreignmatched lotteries, and examine the exemptions currently afforded to rewards club activities and introduce changes to support national regulation.

In April, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that the federal government plans to legislate “restricting gambling advertising on broadcast

television to no more than three ads each hour between 6am and 8.30pm, with a complete ban during live sport broadcasts within those hours; banning gambling ads on the radio during school drop off and pick up times; banning gambling ads through online platforms, unless people have a logged in account, are over 18 and

have the option to opt-out of gambling advertising; banning the use of celebrities and sports players in gambling ads, along with odds-style ads targeting sports fans; and banning gambling ads in sports venues and on players’ and officials’ uniforms.” (“Gambling reforms ‘significant’ - MP”, The Times 4/5/2026)

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Early designs released for new Seaford Station

TWO level crossings on the Frankston Line will be removed under a state government project to rebuild Seaford Station, with the new elevated station set to open a year ahead of schedule in 2028.

The crossings at Armstrongs Road and Station Street, used by more than 5000 vehicles a day, will be replaced by an elevated rail bridge that separates trains from road traffic. Motorists are expected to save more than 30 minutes of boom gate down time during the morning peak once the crossings are gone.

The Allan Labor Government has released early designs for the new station and is now seeking community feedback ahead of construction starting next year. The new station will be fully accessible, with entrances, stairs and lifts at both ends of the platform to improve connections across the rail line.

Landscaped open space will be created beneath the rail bridges and station, and new walking and cycling links will connect the precinct to the Kananook Creek Trail. Lighting, sightlines and pedestrian connections to Station Street, local shops and community facilities will also be upgraded.

The Seaford RSL and Seaford Scouts will be retained and remain open throughout construction. The designs were shaped by community feedback and draw on Seaford’s coastal environment.

“We’re getting rid of these boom gates so locals spend less time in

traffic and more time getting where they need to go,” said Transport Infrastructure Minister, Gabrielle Williams.

“This project will make Seaford safer, cut congestion and deliver a new, modern station for the community.”

Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny, whose electorate takes in Seaford, also welcomed the announcement.

“This project is about making everyday trips easier for Seaford locals with safer roads, less congestion and better connections across the community,” said Kilkenny.

“A brand-new accessible Seaford Station will be a fantastic upgrade for the local area, helping create a more vibrant, connected and accessible community for everyone.”

Locals can view the designs and provide feedback at engage.vic.gov. au/lxrp-seaford

DESIGNS for the redeveloped Seaford Station. Pictures: Supplied

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Nepean School celebrates century NEWS

NEPEAN School in Seaford is celebrating a remarkable milestone this year, marking its 100th birthday.

The specialist school for children living with disability first opened its doors in March of 1926. The school hosted a celebration earlier this month to mark the milestone.

Nepean School school council president Maya Pinn was among the speakers on the day. She said the school has helped her son “absolutely thrive in his confidence, his communication, and his independence in ways I didn’t even know were possible”.

“Nepean School recently celebrated an incredible milestone, marking 100 years of supporting children and young people with physical disabilities and complex health

needs. As one of only four specialist schools in Victoria dedicated to students with physical disabilities, Nepean has played an important role in the lives of generations of families across the state,” Pinn said. “For 100 years, the school has provided not only education, but also opportunity, therapy support, connection, and a place where students are empowered to thrive in an environment designed to meet their individual needs and celebrate their abilities.

“The milestone is a testament to the dedication of the staff, families, and wider community who have shaped Nepean School’s legacy over generations, while also looking ahead to the future and the continued commitment to supporting every student to reach their full potential.”

Affordable housing advocates say co-ops could ease rental stress

Raia Flinos raia@baysidenews.com.au

VICTORIA’S largest co-operative housing provider says areas like the Mornington Peninsula are no longer immune from Australia’s worsening housing affordability crisis.

Liz Thomas, managing director of Common Equity Housing Limited, visited Rosebud on 14 May to meet with local housing co-operatives and promote co-op housing as a longterm solution for renters struggling to secure affordable accommodation.

Thomas said regional areas that were once considered more affordable than metropolitan centres are now facing many of the same pressures.

“I think that lack of supply is impacting regional areas now in the way it’s generally been limited to metro areas,” said Thomas.

“That’s put an increasing strain on the affordability of properties across regional Australia, including Victoria.”

CEHL manages more than 2000 properties across Victoria through more than 90 housing co-operatives.

Across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, there are around 100 properties managed by six co-ops.

The co-operative housing model differs from traditional renting because residents are actively involved in the management of the property. In return, rent is capped at 25 per cent of household income, which is lower than the 30 per cent charged by many other community housing providers.

“The discount from 30 to 25 per cent is what we call a sweat equity discount,” said Thomas.

“So, because you’re involved in supporting the management of the properties you live in, your rent is cheaper.”

Unlike private rentals, where tenants often face uncertainty due to shortterm leases, the co-operative housing model offers ongoing tenure for members who remain active within the co-operative.

“Your tenancy continues for as long as you’re a member of that co-op and that removes that uncertainty that a lot of people experience in the private rental market,” said Thomas.

Demand for the model is high, with waiting lists stretching up to 10 years. Thomas said the biggest challenge is supply.

“We’re lobbying for an increase in supply, and that’s what the cry is across Australia - we need more housing,” said Thomas.

Housing co-operatives currently make up less than one per cent of community housing across Australia. Thomas, who is also chair of the Australian Co-Operative Housing Alliance, said the organisation would like to see co-ops accounting for 10

per cent of Australia’s community housing.

“We need to look at how do we provide secure, affordable rental housing for people who, even with a five per cent deposit, can’t enter the housing market,” said Thomas.

“It does need government to acknowledge it as a part of a broader housing sector, community housing sector, and to fund it basically.”

Thomas welcomed some areas of the recent Federal Budget, particularly measures designed to encourage the construction of new homes, but said a

gap remained for long-term renters.

“Our concern is what we call the missing middle,” said Thomas. “If you’re not eligible for public housing and you can’t afford to own your own home, either immediately or at any time in the future, where do you fit?”

She said older renters, part-time workers, and people on lower incomes were increasingly vulnerable in the renting market.

Thomas said there is opportunity for expansion on the peninsula, with local co-operatives keen to attract younger families and grow their membership.

“We’re really keen to work in partnership with local government in the region, because housing is not just a federal government responsibility, it’s a state government responsibility, and it’s a local government responsibility,” said Thomas.

“Local government have parcels of land in the area that could be available for development, and they need to start thinking about what sort of community do they want to create?”

Thomas said public support is key to driving political action on affordable housing.

“Politicians will respond to what they sense the public is asking for,” said Thomas.

“The more we can get people to understand there is an alternative to the private rental market that puts people in charge of managing their own housing and delivers them affordable, permanent rental accommodation, the closer Australia will get to realising home ownership is only one part of the solution to our housing crisis.”

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The journey begins in Hanoi, where stillness gathers around lakes, while beyond them, the Old Quarter, Hanoi’s historic heart, never seems to pause. The landscape opens outward to Halong Bay, limestone formations rise from glassy water, and the horizon stretches wide and unbroken. Time slows, held between sea and sky, before the journey returns to the energy of the city.

Here, the temples and treasures of Southeast Asia begin to emerge. Cambodia unfolds and the atmosphere deepens. At Angkor, dawn reveals the temples slowly. Stone surfaces warm in the light and shadows lift to uncover details shaped over centuries. It feels less like stepping back in time and more like standing within something that has never stopped evolving.

From here, everything begins to draw inward toward the Mekong.

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The river stretches outward into Vietnam’s delta, where waterways branch in every direction. Early mornings bring clusters of boats trading goods and conversation

before dispersing into the network of channels. Life here moves instinctively with the water, shaped by its constant change.

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TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

SUNDAY

FRIDAY THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT

TEN, 10.40pm

US comedian Stephen Colbert (left) and this longrunning late-night show might not be going out on their own terms (the network proclaims it a “financial decision”, though critics consider it censorship due to the host’s sharp political edge), but they’re certainly doing it in style. One thing’s for sure: the quick-witted comic and his famous friends are going down swinging.

SHUT YOUR BIG FAT MOUTH JOHN SAFRAN!

SBS, 7.30pm

Armed with his trademark wit and fearless curiosity, author and satirist John Safran (right) sets out to test the limits of what Australians find acceptable in this unflinching documentary. It’s an issue that genuinely concerns the provocateur: how an inclusive society balances keeping people safe and protecting the right to free speech. Never one to stay inside the lines, Safran tracks down a diverse range of Australians accused of going too far and causing offence. It’s the hot-button censorship debate that Safran has been preparing for his entire career.

MONDAY

TENNIS: FRENCH OPEN

9GEM, 7pm

Just months after winning the Australian Open and completing his first career grand slam, Spanish ace Carlos Alcaraz has been ruled out of Roland-Garros due to a wrist injury. The absence of the two-time defending champion leaves the year’s second major wide open for Italian rival Jannik Sinner (above) to hold the Musketeers’ Trophy for the first time. However, it also provides a rare opportunity for the eight Aussies in the men’s draw to make an impact. In the women’s draw, newly minted Aussie Daria Kasatkina leads the charge.

WEDNESDAY GUY MONTGOMERY’S GUY MONT SPELLING BEE

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Living in the advent of autocorrect and AI, you might wonder who really needs to know how to spell these days. Comedians, that’s who. Logie Awardwinning host Guy Montgomery won’t let the written word go quietly, enlisting a roster of famous stand-ups, rising stars and bewildered actors to spell homophones, esoteric scientific terms and names of audience members alike. Brimming with zany set-ups and lightning-fast improv, it’s one of the truest joys on Australian TV. In Wednesday’s chaotic episode, Montgomery and his sidekick Sam Campbell (far left with Montgomery) find out if Rose Matafeo, David O’Doherty or Tim McDonald can topple the carryover champ.

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NINE (9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Gruen. (PG, R) 10.35 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 11.25 Urzila. (Mals, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Bergerac. (Mal, R) 2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PG) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

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8.00 Restoration Australia. (Return, PG) A family resurrects a bluestone farmhouse.

9.00 The Assembly: Dave Hughes. (PGa, R) The students interview Dave Hughes.

9.45 Shaun Micallef’s Going For Broke. (PG, R) Shaun Micallef looks at our relationship with gambling. 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R)

Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PGv, R) 11.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

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

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 DD India News Hour. 9.55 Piquancy Silent Heroes. (PG, R) 11.00 Finding Your Roots. (PG, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.05 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Ma, R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 11. Highlights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Beat The Chasers UK. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Love, Game, Match. (2022, PGa, R) Cristine Prosperi. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Rick Stein’s Australia. (PGa) Rick Stein explores the plains of Moree and Bourke.

8.40 American Prince: JFK Jr: The Final Summer. (Ml, R) Carolyn Bessette is pursued by the paparazzi.

9.30 A Gentleman In Moscow. (M)

The Count’s old friend turns up at the hotel.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Under The Bridge. (Madl)

11.55 DNA. (Ma, R) 2.30 Off The Beaten Track With Kate Humble. (PG, R) 3.40 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 4.15 Bamay. (R)

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

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 11. Hawthorn v Adelaide.

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

11.00 Kick Ons. Kane Cornes, Josh Jenkins and Jason Richardson debate the hottest topics and preview the upcoming AFL matches.

11.30 To Be Advised.

12.30 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PGdl, R) A look at police random breath test patrols.

8.30 Emergency. (Mm, R) Dr Andrew Wallace and Dr Emma West fear a chef, who fell down an escalator, has brain injuries.

9.30 A+E After Dark. (Malm, R) A woman has a swollen and painful arm.

10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv)

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11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

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Friday, May 22

ABC (2)

SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Compass. (PG, R) 10.30 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 11.00 Restoration Aust. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Assembly. (PGa, R) 1.45 Bad Company. (PGn, R) 2.10 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 2.55 Restoration Aust. (PG, R) 3.50 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Sophie Thomson meets a horticulturalist.

8.30 Shetland. (Return, Mlv) Calder and Tosh investigate when a woman goes missing with her nine-year-old son.

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

10.05 Urzila. (Mals, R) Urzila has an odd house guest.

10.30 ABC Late News.

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

11.35 Love Me. (Mdl, R)

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

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 France 24

English News. 9.00 DD India News Hour. 9.55 Legacy List. (R) 11.10 Making It. (PG, R) 12.00

BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Mal, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 12. Highlights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains. (Premiere) Paul Merton checks out the trains of the Isle of Wight.

8.30 China With Ben Fogle. (Premiere) Ben Fogle explores the Great Wall of China.

9.50 Rock Legends: Primal Scream. (PGa)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 The King. (Mas)

11.40 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+v, R) 1.35 Syndrome E. (Malv, R) 3.35 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Hidden Family Secrets. (2021, Mav, R) Alex Paxton-Beesley. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Listen Out For Love. (2022, G, R) Stephanie Bennett. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown.

A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 11. Richmond v Essendon. From the MCG.

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

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

11.45 To Be Advised.

1.30 Quacks. (MA15+d)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 12. Canterbury Bulldogs v Melbourne Storm.

9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage and analysis of the NRL game between the Canterbury Bulldogs and Melbourne Storm.

10.45 MOVIE: Rambo: First Blood Part II. (1985, Mlv, R) A Vietnam War veteran rescues POWs. Sylvester Stallone.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

6.00 10 News+.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) Hosted by Neale Whitaker and Andrew Winter.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (Final, PG) 11.40 10 News+. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 The Movie Show. 12.15pm DW The Day. 12.45 Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 1.35 The Kingdom. 3.00 Bamay. 3.40 BBC News At Ten. 4.10 France 24. 4.40 PBS News. 5.40 Inside The Huddle. 6.10 Over The Black Dot. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 13. 1.35am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly.

7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.55 BattleBots. 9.40 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am

Open The Wall. Continued. (2014, PG, German) 7.00 Discovering Film. 7.55 The Man Who Knew Infinity. (2015, PG) 10.00 Girl America. (2024, M, Czech) 12.05pm Monster. (2023, M) 2.25 Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 4.20 The 39 Steps. (1935, PG) 6.00 The Secret Garden. (2020, PG) 7.50 And So It Goes. (2014, M) 9.30 Harold And Maude. (1971, M) 11.15 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 8.15 Motown Magic. 8.40 The Magic Canoe. 9.10 Spartakus. 10.00 Precious Leader Woman. 11.00 Going Places. Noon Undermined: Tales From The Kimberley. 2.00 Strait To The Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Saving Yellowstone. 7.30 MOVIE: Annie. (2014) 9.50 MOVIE: Bad Behaviour. (2023, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs. NITV (34)

Saturday, May 23

ABC TV (2)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (PG) 12.00 Football. VFL. Round 9. Werribee v Collingwood. 3.00 To Be Advised. 4.15 Shaun Micallef’s Going For Broke. (PG, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) Kim goes into labour.

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

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

7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG) A distillery owner is poisoned.

8.30 Silent Witness. (M) When a mysterious contagion starts to spread on a flight from Mumbai, Dr Nikki Alexander must race against time to contain a deadly illness.

10.15 Bergerac. (Mal, R) Bergerac’s pursuit of Monica has severe consequences.

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

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Imagine Holidays Iconic Rail Journeys. 3.30 Harry’s Practice.

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6am Morning Programs. 10.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 11.00 Hot Roads: World’s Most Dangerous Roads. (PG) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Going Places. (PGal, R) 3.00 Stories From The Cities. (PG) 3.30 Cleopatra: Mystery Of The Mummified Hand. (PGa, R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 13. Highlights. 5.30 The Battle Of Crete. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Jewels Of The Mediterranean: Cyprus. (PGaw) 8.20 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland: With The VoralpenExpress From St Gallen To Lucerne. (R) Follows the Voralpen-Express 9.20 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar: Fame. (Mal, R) Takes a look at Elizabeth Taylor. 10.15 The Wonders Of Europe. (PGav, R) 11.15 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v, R) 1.55 Matched. (PG, R) 2.45 Off The Beaten Track With Kate Humble. (PG, R) 3.55 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Sporting Chance Cancer Foundation Raceday, Sandown Saturday and Doomben Cup Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.00 7NEWS: Scott Pendlebury – 433: The Record Breaker. Celebrates Scott Pendlebury’s record-breaking milestone. 8.30 Ooops! I Bought A Pub. (PG, R) Shane Jacobson buys a rundown pub. 9.00 MOVIE: Armageddon. (1998, Mv, R) An asteroid endangers Earth. Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton. 12.05 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Tasmania Super 440. Day 1 and 2. H’lights. From Symmons Plains Raceway, Launceston, Tasmania. 1.05 Devils. (MA15+av) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Destination WA. (R) 1.00 Explore TV Viking. (PG, R) 1.30 Let’s Eat With George. 2.00 Ready Vet Go: The Vet Paramedics. (PGm, R) 2.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGl, R) 3.30 Tasman Trails. 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five.

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Star Wars: Episode VI – Return Of The Jedi. (1983, PGv, R) Luke Skywalker confronts The Emperor. Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher.

10.10 MOVIE: Stargate. (1994, PGv, R) A man discovers a gateway to another world. Kurt Russell. 12.20 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)

1.10 Tasman Trails. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

7.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 Building The Dream. Architectural designer Charlie Luxton helps first-time builders design budget-friendly homes that suit their lifestyles.

12.00 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) Follows NSW Ambulance on the longest night of the year, the end of daylight saving, as they deal with a diabetic coma, a rescue from a burning car, a child in anaphylaxis and an explosion in Chinatown. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.00 Home Shopping. (R)

Sunday, May 24

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 The Assembly. (PGa, R) 3.15 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. (PG, R) 4.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Who Will Be The Next Dalai Lama? (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Assembly: Jessica Mauboy. Autistic students interview Jessica Mauboy.

8.15 Bad Company. (M) Staff are trapped when new smart locks malfunction.

8.45 Bergerac. (Mlv) Bergerac’s career is on the line as the case gets personal.

9.30 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) A distillery owner is poisoned.

10.30 Silent Witness. (M, R)

12.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.00 Dream Gardens. (PG, R) 4.30 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge. 3.45 We’re Going On A Bear Hunt. 4.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 5.30 Super Monsters. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 The Inbestigators. 7.45 Caper Crew. 8.05 Secrets At Red Rocks. 8.30 Animal Park. 10.00 Secrets Of The Zoo. 10.45 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 DD India News Hour. 10.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 11.00 Hot Roads: World’s Most Dangerous Roads. (PG) 12.00 PBS News Compass Points. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. ProMX Championship. Round 4. 4.00 Going Places. (R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 14. Highlights. 5.30 The Battle Of Crete. 6.00

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Shut Your Big Fat Mouth John Safran! (Ma) Presented by John Safran.

8.45 Cannes Uncut. (Maln, R) A behindthe-scenes look at Cannes, the world’s most important film festival, profiling the movie stars and filmmakers who attend.

10.15 Osher Günsberg: A World Of Pain. (Mads, R) Osher Günsberg investigates pain.

11.25 The Rise And Fall Of Boris Becker. (Mals, R)

1.15 Matched. (PG, R)

3.00 The Sculpture. (PGav, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.

SBS VICELAND (31)

Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the match. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 11. Western Bulldogs v Melbourne.

6.00 Seven News.

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

8.00 7NEWS Spotlight.

9.00 The Real Adolescence: Our Killer Kids. (MA15+av)

10.30 24 Hours In Police Custody: Smuggled. (Mad, R) Detectives pursue a drug trafficker.

11.40 Autopsy USA: Andy Griffith. (Ma, R)

12.40 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 5. Tasmania Super 440. Day 2. Highlights. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

8.00 The Michael Jackson Story: Fame. (Premiere, Mas) Follows Michael Jackson’s rise to fame.

6.30 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. (PG) Amateur cooks take to the kitchen. 8.15 Race Across The World. (Ml) After the tranquillity of the islands of Koh Phi Phi, the teams face a giant leap into the unknown. 9.30 Taskmaster Australia. (Ms, R) Contestants Anisa Nandaula, Brett Blake, Celia Pacquola, Joel Creasey and Rove McManus attempt the most elegant shoey. 10.30 NCIS: Origins. (Mv, R) Gibbs faces a reckoning. 11.30 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 1.15pm Faithless. 2.15 Jeopardy! 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS Washington Week. 5.15 PBS News Compass Points. 5.45 The Frontier. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.20 The UnXplained. (Return) 9.05 Travel Man. 9.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 15. 1.35am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

10.00 9News Late.

10.30 The First 48: The Price Of Kindness/The Woman At The Door. (Mav, R)

11.25 American Ripper: Black Heart, White City. (Mav)

12.15 Oz Off Road TV. (PGl, R)

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

MOVIE: The Flood. (2020, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs. NITV (34)

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 11.35 Over The Black Dot. 12.05pm Inside The Huddle. 12.45 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 11.

6am The Ideal Palace. Continued. (2018, PG, French) 7.20 The Shooting. (1966, PG) 8.55 Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 10.50 Up In The Air. (2009, M) 12.50pm Harold And Maude. (1971, M) 2.30 The Secret Garden. (2020, PG) 4.20 Mr Blake At Your Service! (2023, PG, French) 6.20 The Snows Of Kilimanjaro. (1952, PG) 8.30 The Last Castle. (2001, M) 10.55 Late Programs.

10.05 Todd Sampson’s Why? (Ml, R)

ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R) 12.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes: Mark Benton. (PG) 8.40 Ancient Greece By Train: Corinth To The Cyclades. (R) Professor Alice Roberts visits an archaeological dig. 9.35 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M) Hosted by Greg Davies.

10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Sambre: Anatomy Of A Crime. (Mav) 12.05 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R) 3.00 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R) 4.10 My Unique B&B. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGal) 7.30 Glenn And Mick’s Celebrity Intervention. (Ml) Hosted by Glenn Robbins and Mick Molloy.

8.40 9-1-1. (M) Maddie learns to navigate her working relationships now that she has become a supervisor.

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

10.40 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League.

11.40 Happy’s Place. (PGal)

12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R)

1.10 The Outdoor Room With Jamie Durie. (R)

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

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Michael Jackson Story: Fightback/Resurrection. (Final, Mas) Michael Jackson channels his anger into his music.

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

Players. (Ml)

Tuesday, May 26

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

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 Shaun Micallef’s Going For Broke. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Death In Paradise. (PGv, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 Make Up: A Glamorous History. (PG, R) 10.00 Legacy List. (R) 11.15 Making It. (PG, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Ma, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

Micallef’s Going For Broke. (PG)

8.50 Murder In The Skies: Who Downed MH17? (PGa) The online battle to find out who shot down MH17 intensifies. 9.35 Compass: Who Will Be The Next Dalai Lama? (PG, R)

10.05 If You’re Listening. (R)

10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.05 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R) 12.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Essie Davis. (PG)

8.30 Insight. Hosted by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline: The World’s Most Remote Rescue? Follows a helicopter rescue team in Papua New Guinea.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.05 The Negotiator. (Ma)

12.00 World On Fire. (Malv, R) 3.15 Finding Your Roots. (PGa, R) 4.15 My Unique B&B. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Mackenzie blames herself.

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

9.15 Doc. (Ma) While navigating the fallout from Katie’s secret, Amy treats a critically-ill patient with a dark one of her own.

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

11.15 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics. 12.15 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R) 1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGl)

8.30 Clarkson’s Farm: Splurging. (Mal) Presented by Jeremy Clarkson. 9.40 Footy Classified. (Ml) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues. 10.40 9News Late.

11.10 The Inheritance. (Malv)

12.00 NRLW Wrap: Women’s State Of Origin Special. (PG) 1.00 Destination WA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Building Ideas. (PG, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG) Amateur cooks take to the kitchen. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 10’s Late News.

(R) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 The Movie Show. 12.15pm DW The Day. 12.45 Homicide. 2.35 The Grudge. 3.05 Brady Vs Belichick: The Verdict. 4.05 BBC News At Ten. 4.35 France 24. 5.05 PBS News. 6.05 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.55 Jeopardy! 7.50 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.45 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 9.35 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 16. 1.35am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.40 Savage Builds. 9.25 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.50 BattleBots. 10.35 Merlin. 11.20 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

NITV (34)

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 12.35pm My Mother My Son. 1.05 Ram Raid Mums. 2.00 Strait To The Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Indian Country Today News. 5.55 Bamay. 6.35 Wildest Places: Great Barrier Reef. (Premiere) 7.30 The Point. (Return) 8.30 First Australians. 9.45 MOVIE: The Furnace. (2020, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 7.05 The Darkside. (2013, PG) 8.50 Madison. (2020, PG, German) 10.25 Too Cool To Kill. (2022, M, Mandarin) 12.30pm Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 2.40 Discovering Film. 3.25 The Snows Of Kilimanjaro. (1952, PG) 5.40 Alick & Albert. (2021, PG) 7.30 The New Boy. (2023, M) 9.40 Samson And Delilah. (2009, M) 11.35 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 3.20pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Hangover 2. (2011, MA15+) 10.35 Seinfeld.

Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 CruiseAway. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon London Kills. 1.00 Chicago Med. 2.00 Good Karma Hospital. 3.00 MOVIE: Folly To Be Wise. (1952) 5.00 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 Tennis. French Open. Day 3. Midnight Late Programs.

Wednesday, May 27

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 BBC News At Six. 8.30 France 24 English News. 9.00 DD India News Hour. 9.55 Legacy List. (R) 11.10 Making It. (PG, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 16. Highlights.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Gruen. (PG)

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

9.25 Urzila. (Mals) Urzila’s camping hatred sparks woe.

9.50 Bad Company. (M, R)

10.20 Planet America. (R)

10.55 ABC Late News. 11.10 The Business. (R) 11.25 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 11.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mv, R) 12.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Alexander Armstrong In India. (Final, PGan) Alexander Armstrong visits Mumbai.

8.25 The Trial Of Michael Jackson: The Reckoning. (M) The courtroom drama reaches a verdict.

9.25 The Audacity. (MA15+l) Duncan is ready to disrupt with P.I.N.A.T.A.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Rise Of The Raven. (Mv) 11.55 Golden Boy. (Mlns, R) 1.40 Classified. (MA15+v, R) 3.20 Finding Your Roots. (PG, R) 4.20 My Unique B&B. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.50pm Kangaroo Beach. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 9.05 Adv Time. 9.50 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Time Is Money. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

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

7.30 SAS: AUS v ENG. (Malv) Recruits tackle an extraction task.

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

9.30 Unfiltered. (M) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.

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

11.00 Australia: Now And Then. (Mal, R) 12.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R) 1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGl, R) 1.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.30 Destination WA. (R)

Pointless. (PG, R)

Tipping Point. (PG, R)

6.00 9News. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL State of Origin. Game 1. New South Wales v Queensland. 10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match. A post-match wrap-up of Game 1. 11.00 NRL Origin Stories. (PGl, R) Looks at the history of the NRL Origin series.

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.05 Explore TV Viking. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 Surfing Australia TV. (R)

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG) Amateur cooks take to the kitchen. 8.40 Elsbeth. (PGav) When a filmmaker dies in a suspicious cleaning accident, Elsbeth focuses on a tradwife, the subject of her final documentary.

Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 France

Songrites. 11.40 Front

12.45 The

12.15pm DW The

Show On Earth. 2.40 The

Whisperer. 3.40 BBC News At Ten. 4.05 France 24. 4.35 PBS News. 5.35 The Artist’s View. 6.00 Salt Joy. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 Travel Man. 8.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 17. 1.35am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 7.45 The Movie Show. 8.20 Alick & Albert. (2021, PG) 10.10 We Don’t Need A Map. (2017, M) 11.50 The New Boy. (2023, M) 2pm Madison. (2020, PG, German) 3.35 Discovering Film. 4.25 The Darkside. (2013, PG) 6.10 Another Country. (2015, PG) 7.35 Ten Canoes. (2006, M, Ganalbingu, English, Gunwinggu) 9.10 Spear. (2015, M) 10.40 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Reconciliation WA Breakfast. 12.30pm

Kosovo refugee remember the peninsula’s kindness

My name is Edmond Ramadani. I am 37 years old, originally from Kosovo, and I have been living and working in Germany for the past five years.

While searching online, I came across your website and noticed a photo from Portsea showing refugees from Kosovo. I am one of those people, as I stayed in both the Portsea camp and the Puckapunyal camp during that time.

I carry some of the most meaningful and unforgettable memories of my life from my stay in Australia. It has always been my dream to return one day and visit the places where I once lived.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude and deep appreciation to the Australian state and its people for the care, protection, and support that were provided to us during such a difficult time.

Edmond Ramadani, Germany Hospital

costs

A contributor to The News last week stated that “Even the current state government, despite its spending priorities, has not deemed a new hospital a viable project” (By-election reflection, Letters 12/5/26). It is worthwhile reading the actual statement.

Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas announced a $4m investment to modernise the existing 65-year-old facility. The government maintains that this funding provides the necessary care security for the southern peninsula. In other words residents of the southern peninsula can continue to rely on the Frankston Hospital for major emergencies - a distance of 37 kilometres!

I suggest that our current state government has their priorities completely wrong!

William Holmes, Sorrento

Traffic woes

It is to be appreciated that the developer has apologised for the chaos on the Nepean Hwy at the old Bata site (Developer apologises as Mornington traffic woes escalate, The News 12/05/26).

Unfortunately the apology does nothing to ease the woes of commuters and no doubt other such issues will arise in the future as traffic is blocked for developers at other sites in the future. What is particularly infuriating is that there seems to be a lack of urgency to get the works done as quickly as possible. Today I drove past the site and there was zero activity taking place on the slip road works.

Perhaps a financial incentive is required. If developers were charged a suitable daily fee, perhaps $10,000, for each day or part thereof, that a lane was closed they might find a reason to get the job done more expediently and thus minimise road closures.

Ross Hudson, Mt Martha

Council ineptness

Great! The developer has apologised for traffic chaos. More to the point, where is the apology from the council who would have approved a traffic flow/management strategy as part of the development approvals process – and the work could be done quicker working night as well –but that would have been more expensive for the developer wouldn’t it.

Contrast the situation with the very large North East link interchange works where traffic has flowed freely, with minimal disruption, day and night through a major construction area It appears too difficult for our MSC “statue” to demonstrate brains and commonsense.

Garry Seaborne, Mt Eliza

Politician BS

Politics used to be about leadership. Now it often feels like a subscription service for broken promises — automatically renewed every election. We never get what we deserve. Or do we?

We live in a world clever enough to put satellites in space, yet apparently incapable of keeping a straight answer on Earth.

Truth has become “flexible,” integrity is treated like a campaign accessory, and common decency now seems to require a rare permit.

It doesn’t matter whether you voted Labor, Liberal, One Nation, Greens or for the bloke with the

sausage sizzle out the front. If any government can say one thing before an election and do the complete opposite after it — without consequence — then trust itself becomes worthless.

Somewhere along the way we accepted the dangerous phrase: “That’s just politics.”

Imagine applying that logic elsewhere. “Yes, your builder lied, but that’s just building.” “Yes, your accountant misled you, but that’s just accounting.”

The people trusted to run a country should not be held to lower standards than the people fixing the dishwasher.

Every ignored lie, every broken promise and every smug backflip quietly teaches society the same lesson: honesty is optional if power is involved. Before long, the public mirrors the behaviour it sees rewarded — shallow loyalty, selective truth and morals polished only for special occasions.

A country doesn’t lose its values in one dramatic collapse. It loses them slowly… one accepted excuse at a time.

Shame on us all.

Convey your disapproval, drown politicians with letters of reprimand don’t just sit there adding to this bullshit. The Budget might have favoured “some” but it’s only a matter of time before the “favoured become the disappointed”. If you disagree say so loudly because sitting back and shrugging is consent in slow motion.

Paul Georgeson, Dromana

Candidate scrutiny

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has been under the control of a conservative majority of 6 - 5 since the last election, since then they have denied citizen input, by cancelling the Citizens Panel at its inaugural meeting, tried to disqualify the very popular and effective Cr David Gill from re contesting his seat, pulled the blind down on council meetings, reduced by half approved developments in opposition to community and council officer’s advice.

Emil Madsen Reserve? Three months in and a funding gap has already been flagged by council officers. Arthur’s Seat luge in a State Park and cancelled visitor paid parking scheme which, according to council officer’s advice, the implementation would have returned revenue of $38.7m over 10 years with a 2-3 year pay back on cost of implementation.

But now, on top of being slugged with the maximum allowable rate hike, we are now being further slugged with an extra $154 “public cleaning fee”, to cover the cost to clean up visitors rubbish.

Now Council have advised they need to manage a forecasted $8.2m deficit to the 2025/26 budget. The Victorian Government has appointed two municipal monitors, to oversee governance, effective from 19 January 2026 until 18 January 2027.

I for one, look forward to a strong candidate in the upcoming Briars by-election, to reverse the monopoly and restore a fiscally and ethically responsible council. For the sake of all ratepayers on the peninsula, I ask that residents of Briars Ward to scrutinise candidates carefully and review those who shared funding in 2024.

Danny McCaffrey, Mornington

Protect Western Port

The Renewable Energy Terminal at Hastings has received additional financial support in the May budget (Peninsula overlooked despite major renewable energy investment, The News 12/5/26) but is the project appropriate?

Recognised for its rich biodiversity, migratory bird habitats and extensive seagrass beds, Western Port Bay was declared a Ramsar wetland of international importance on 15 December 1982. Twenty years later, UNESCO granted the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve status. The Biosphere spans five local government areas and French Island, encompassing national and marine parks, farmland and urban areas. Despite these protections, the Port of Hastings has faced repeated pressure from large-scale energy developments, including a gas import terminal and a hydrogen export project. The gas terminal was abandoned after strong community

opposition, while the hydrogen proposal stalled largely because producing hydrogen from brown coal depended on costly and commercially uncertain carbon capture and storage.

More recently, in 2024, Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek rejected the Victorian government’s proposed offshore wind assembly terminal at Hastings, citing “clearly unacceptable” risks to Ramsar wetlands. Yet the project remains under consideration because it would support Victoria’s offshore wind ambitions, including the proposed Star of the South development off Gippsland.

Local advocacy group Save Westernport continues to raise serious concerns about the scope of the revised Environmental Effects Statement. The Shire Council, local MPs and the Committee for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula who support the project should also press for the strongest possible environmental protections for this globally significant region.

John Godfrey, Cape Paterson

Renewables push

It is positive that Hastings and the Mornington Peninsula will reap the benefits of a Renewable Energy Terminal (Peninsula overlooked despite major renewable energy investment, The News 12/5/26).

The shift to cheaper, cleaner energy is well underway, with almost 50 per cent of our electricity grid now powered by renewables that are driving wholesale power prices down.

The Peninsula, however, also deserves support from the Allan government for other infrastructure like the Rosebud Hospital and funding to ensure that there is ongoing protection and restoration of Western Port Bay.

As the Renewable Energy Terminal plans progress, coordination is needed to ensure that coastal ecosystems and wildlife like little penguins are protected from the impacts of pollution and major industrial development.

Amy Hiller, Kew

More parking problems

Jackie Morris commented on the parking problems at the Sorrento ferry (Parking problems, Letters 5/5/26) and I agree that it is an absolute nightmare.

Luckily we allowed plenty of time for our Sail to Lunch booking. We met my daughter and husband in the car park and they had difficulty with the app trying to pay but finally managed after two attempts (they thought).

I tried to work out the parking instructions but failed so her husband called customer service for me who were helpful and 15 minutes after our arrival we finally walked to the terminal to enjoy our day.

When we arrived back to Sorrento my daughter discovered a parking ticket for $102. Apparently her payment wasn’t accepted but was not notified on the app.

She has contacted the council but of course there isn’t a receipt or anything to prove it. As Jackie said there must be a simpler way, we are all not tech savvy.

Ian Wilkinson, Capel Sound

Mother of the Year

One might be sceptical about Person of the Year awards, but never have I been so in awe of a winner’s life story and achievements: Hastings mum named 2026 Victorian Mother of the Year (Hastings mum named 2026 Victorian Mother of the Year, Letters 12/5/26).

Sincere congratulations to Georgia Hocking. She undoubtedly will make the most of the position and its grant to benefit others.

My wish for her personally however, a more comfortable future. Life so far appears to have been a real challenge. I hope she gets a few lollies for herself before long.

Predictability

Fran Henke, Hastings

Love all the letters but a certain few seem to relentlessly beat their own drum. Come on everyone else have a crack.

Paul Haddock, Mornington

The budget

Negative gearing will be limited to new residential properties from July 1 2027. Currently negatively geared properties will be grandfathered. Watch the incremental increase in buying between now and then.

Of course politicians grandfathering themselves in: 94–96% of federal politicians own at least one property.

Private health insurance: The government will save $3b over four years from July by scrapping the private health insurance subsidy for people over 65 from April 1 2027. Around 60–70% of Boomers receive a government pension. Current annual health insurance cost $4,930 after a government rebate of $2,337. So will now be $7,267be an increase of 47.4%. Welcome to the USA!

You can only imagine how many people this will drive into the public system and the estimate of 44,000 is a bit short.

Nuclear submarines: Australia’s nuclear submarine program will receive $863m over four years from July. With no refund when none show up. There is no penalty clause. The contract is skewed heavily to the US. The budget for Australia’s contentious Aukus deal has ballooned by more than $430m over four years. AUKUS averages roughly $12b–$13b per year over 30 years.

Victims of Bondi: There’s $219m over four years from now to support people affected by the Bondi terror attack. A further $207m is set aside for combating antisemitism more broadly, including responding to the special envoy’s plan. What about the rest of us who are subject to hate speech and actions?

MISSING : Means testing for benefits which is one of the best ways to close the inequality gap (see Private health insurance).

Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

Arizona to Flinders

I just happened to be walking off my late Mother’s Day breakfast when I saw a very large sign sporting a giant cactus leaning in front of the Flinders Civic Hall.

I wandered across the road and started chatting to a handful of very warm and charismatic Americans who were milling outside.

It turned out they were members of ProMusica, an Arizona based choir and orchestra, in Flinders that day to perform a program of innovative and thought provoking choral works by Australian and American Composers in collaboration with Southern Peninsula Choir.

Tickets were booked on the spot and not an hour later, my husband and I were comfortably seated, happily enjoying the sweetest, smoothest, choral and orchestral compositions that explored the theme of resilience, exemplified by the Saguaro – the giant cactus of the Arizona desert as it faces the challenge of climate change.

The ProMusica Choir and Orchestra together with the Southern Peninsula Choir whipped up a whirlwind of emotion and passion. The concert was delivered with learned musical talent and love under the baton of Patti Graetz.

I spotted shire councillor Max Patton and independent candidate Tracee Hutchison in the audience also enjoying the collaboration of two wonderfully creative groups from the other ends of planet earth.

Thank you to those responsible for delivering such an uplifting, magical musical event for our local community to enjoy.

Tori Potter, Flinders

BarleyCharlie@90

Angus Taylor, presentable, predictable, as Australia’s Prime Minister, NEVER. Likewise predictable, Donald Tump’s backdown on Iran. And China sticking their bibs in? The merry-goround continues, minus the MERRY?

As Mr Proust said “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes”.

No mention of taste buds? According to experts (?) in this case Rush University Medical Centre, Chicago, too much salt, leading to vascular dementia. According to their daily usage I have my limit in my porridge.

On the other hand some suggest I’ve been demented for years? My daughters’ strict on NO salt, thus their contributions to food supply (soups) require double (triple?) for my demented brain cells?

On the other hand the whole thing may well be connected with the depressing result of being a Collingwood supporter?

Lots of reasons why the One Nation support, the Farrer by-election, no mention of Liberal voters miffed at Sussan Ley’s departure? No surprise really; one track minds (anything but Labor), Albury and Nepean, not forgetting the underpaid migrant workers doing the jobs we prefer not to do?

Intergenerational inequality, the budget; we await, maintaining as always, positivity and hope, and my fully charged scooter. Gone Pies?

Cliff Ellen, Rye

100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Railway Electrification – Mornington agitation

Compiled by Cameron McCullough INTEREST in the likelihood of electrification being extended to Mornington was aroused by a letter which appeared in Wednesday’s “Argus” from a local resident, who put the subject as follows:

“Mr. Clapp says that he is looking to the outer circle for more residents for whom he will cater by fast electric trains. There is a splendid opportunity at Mornington not only for electric trains (which could take 30 minutes off the present journey) but also for the new railway motor buses.

By electrifying the line from Frankston and placing a station at Mornington South, which is directly on the Point Nepean road leading straight on to Dromana, Rosebud, Rye, Sorrento, and Portsea, the railway-buses could capture the whole of the motor traffic (and it is fairly extensive) between Sorrento and Melbourne.

Another reason for a station at Mornington South is that there is plenty of moderately priced land available, and settlement should follow. A new township might easily spring up here, also at Baxter, which is a nice locality.

The Peninsula has its summer attractions and is capable of carrying a much larger permanent population, for the land responds well to artificial fertilisers, and the sheep industry could become extensive and might be worked in conjunction with fruit growing.

With electrification settlement would be encouraged between Mornington and Frankston.”

It has been suggested that a monster public meeting be held and steps taken to appoint a most representative deputation, to be headed by the Prime Minister (Hon. S. M. Bruce), and accompanied by the Minister for Lands (Mr. Alfred Downward), Sir George Tallis, shire councillors and other leading citizens who would urge on the Railways Commissioners the necessity of extending the electrification scheme to Mornington.

No doubt many residents of Melbourne and suburbs would be glad to reside at Mornington if the electric trains were available and the time of the journey shortened (as it would be) considerably.

***

“Back to Childhood” Party

There was no doubt about the interest and enthusiasm displayed by those who were present at the “Back to Childhood” Party held in the Frankston Palais on Friday night last.

It was a case of “On with the dance; let joy be unconfined.”

The spacious hall was artistically decorated with streamers, etc., the work of members of the Boy Scouts.

The floor had been specially prepared for dancing and was in first-class order. Excellent music was supplied by the “Ballacrane” orchestra, and the programme carried out under the supervision of Mr. C Paxman, who acted as M.C., was enjoyed by all.

A large number of adults entered in the spirit of the movement and donned juvenile attire , while the youngsters of today looked on in wonderment a crowd of adult “boys” played a game of marbles in between

dances.

Messrs. Brown, Legge, and Cr. Oates were prominent in the game, and it was not long before some of them had been “skun.”

Adult “schoolgirls” were quite content with games of ball and ringa-rosy. Much amusement ensued on the arrival of a “nurse girl” with a “baby” in a pram.

Mr. Brown, who was awarded the prize as being the best “boy,’ did not forget to carry his school bag, with a bag of marbles pushed up under his jumper.

Mrs. Parrot received the prize for best “girl,” and with short socks and skirt looked a typical present-day schoolgirl. Mr. Nicholls, as newsboy with latest evening “Herald” was allotted a prize. The nurse, Miss “Billy” Jones with the baby in pram (Miss Ivy Childs) was awarded a prize also.

The “star” of the evening was Mrs. Moore, who in youthful attire and with black curly locks surmounted by a pretty plush hat, acted her part to perfection. She was awarded a special prize, and was accorded a great reception, for she is well known as the Boy Scouts’ friend.

As two little girls in blue, Misses G. Linton and M. Hansford looked very pretty, and were awarded a prize each.

The judges had a difficult task for the grand march, which presented a very comical yet attractive scene, revealed a great number of would be “boys” and “girls” in every variety of juvenile costume.

Cr. W. J. Oates, president of the parents’ committee, presented the

prizes and complimented the successful competitors. Opportunity was taken to presenting Scout J. Legge with a gold medal, donated by Mr. C. Woods for the most qualified and advanced scout. Cr. Oates said that all were proud of the fine achievements of Scout Legge, and felt sure that the example set by him would be followed by other boys.

The pumpkin, donated by Mrs. Moore, to be handed to the person who guessed the correct weight, was won by Miss Kemp, the weight of the pumpkin being 56 lbs.

The committee responsible for organising the event should feel delighted at the large attendance and the success achieved.

A word of praise is due to Messrs. Legge, Brown, A. Wells, and Moore for the service which they rendered, and to the ladies for providing a very dainty supper which was partaken of and enjoyed by all present.

The names of the ladies who carried out this important part of the programme being too numerous to mention, are assured that the committee is very grateful to them for their excellent work.

***

Extension of electrical light system

Cr. Alden said that at last Council meeting it was decided to refer the matter of electric light which is being installed throughout the Shire to Naval Depot, so that the manager of the electric light department would be present. “We should enquire and ascertain how the power will be broken down.”

Mr. Quartermain informed the Council that the Commission would

be pleased to break it down for the Council, but the Council should consider whether they, will take it over, or allow the Electricity Commission to place it through the districts. Difficulty would be experienced in having a sufficient number of consumers. Mr. Quartermain, continuing, said that this Council had the Order-in-Council for the whole Shire, and the Commission could not do anything without the Council’s permission.

Cr. Alden: Though we hold the order to distribute the power, if we allow anyone to come into a corner of the Shire to help us, what would be the result?

Mr. Quartermain: The light is going through the districts, and when it is completed no doubt, the residents will ask the Commission to supply them, if the Council does not do so.

Cr. Alden: This Council certainly wants to do something, otherwise we will lose.

Cr. H. Unthank: What would be the charge?

Mr. Quartermain: I should say 1/-. Mr. Ham suggested that the manager confer with the Commission as regards what they intend doing.

Cr. Overton: The general feeling of the ratepayers is that they are assured of obtaining the light. I think we should get busy and ascertain our position. The Progress Association at Somerville intends discussing the matter and are very hopeful regards the result.

***

From the Pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 21 May 1926

The Eagles greatest hits

A TWO hour tribute to Americas greatest band, The Eagles. With five number-one singles, six number-one albums, six Grammy Awards and five American Music Awards. The Eagles is one of the world’s best-selling bands, having sold more than 200 million records worldwide. You’ll be entertained with iconic hits such as Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin Eyes, Hotel California and many more.

The Eagles Greatest Hits is compiled together with some of Australia most experienced live musicians with each having over 30 years

performing live. Lead and main singers Mark Hammond, formally from The

Experience and the Electric Light

and David Thompson who has over 30 years performing as Glen Frey around the World. They are joined by Mick

and Peter

Performing at Frankston Arts centre on Friday 5th June at 7.30pm, this will be an experience you do not want to miss. Tickets can be purchased at thefac.com.au or phone 9784 1060

PUZZLE ZONE

ACROSS

1. Army officers

5. Regretted

7. Musical piece for two

8. Protest posters

9. Racial 12. Cheap ornament

15. Skirt frill

19. Bare 21. Game fowl

Hobble

Nucleus of egg

Stone fruit DOWN

Handy implement

Singer, ... John

Meat jelly

Ice dancer

Explanation

Oasis location

Ring of light

Religious image 12. Knot

Smooth out (shirt creases)

Slay

Not rigid 16. Unload (suitcase)

17. Drumming insect

18. Takes in (child) 19. Speak 20. Stomach pain

ROCKARIA - THE ELO EXPERIENCE

See page 22 for solutions.

Scoreboard

Rosebud undefeated after dispatching Stonecats

MPFNL

By Kennedy McCullough

MEN’S DIV ONE SEN

DIVISION One Mens Seniors had five games take place on Saturday (16 May) for their sixth round of the season.

Frankston YCW had their first loss of the season at the hands of Rosebud.

Rosebud started the game very strongly, scoring 5.2 to Frankston YCW’s 1.1.

The second quarter saw Rosebud creating a larger divide between the teams, scoring three goals.

In the third quarter, Rosebud scored five goals while Frankston YCW was only able to score one.

The Stonecats scored 2.3 in the final quarter to Rosebud’s 6.1, allowing Rosebud to win by 86 points and take their first place spot on the ladder.

Langwarrin was able to beat Devon Meadows in their clash.

Langwarrin took an early lead in the first quarter by scoring eight goals to Devon Meadows’ one.

In quarter two, Devon Meadows scored two goals while Langwarrin was only able to score a single point, leaving a 28 point gap between the teams.

Langwarrin picked up their game again in quarter three, scoring 6.3 to Devon Meadows’ 1.2.

After an outstanding performance in the final quarter, Langwarrin was able to score a further nine goals and beat Devon Meadows by 99 points.

Matthew Johnson was among Langwarrin’s best, scoring six goals.

Dromana was able to secure a win against Pines.

In the first quarter, Dromana was able to score four goals to Pines’ one.

Dromana scored a further five goals in the second quarter to Pines’ two, leaving the teams with a 41 point difference going into the long break.

In quarter three, Dromana scored six goals while Pines only kicked three.

Pines tried to catch up in the final quarter by scoring 5.1 to Dromana’s 1.4, but Dromana still won by 39 points.

Ethan Johnstone was a standout player for Dromana, scoring five goals. Levi Sole and Kai Sommer both played well for Pines, each scoring three goals.

Mornington had their sixth loss of the season after their game against Edi-Asp.

In the first quarter, Edi-Asp scored 6.5 while Mornington only scored 3.1, leaving the teams

with a 22 point difference.

The teams were fairly close going into the long break, with only 13 points separating them.

Edi-Asp scored five goals to Mornington’s three goals in the third quarter, leaving Edi-Asp ahead by 20 points.

In the final quarter, Mornington scored five goals to Edi-Asp’s four, but Edi-Asp was still able to win by 16 points.

Kurt Lo Po was among Edi-Asp’s best, scoring four goals. Matt Caine was among Mornington’s best, scoring seven goals.

Mt Eliza was able to claim a win against Sorrento.

An early lead was taken by Mt Eliza after scoring 4.5 in the first quarter to Sorrento’s 2.2.

Sorrento doubled their score in the second quarter, landing them at 28 points while Mt Eliza were on 55.

In quarter three, Sorrento put in a large effort and managed to catch up with Mt Eliza, leaving only a seven point difference between the teams.

Mt Eliza managed to score four goals in the fourth quarter to Sorrento’s two, leaving Mt Eliza to win by 20 points.

Jasper Newstead scored three goals for Sorrento. William Antonie scored four goals for Mt Eliza.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

DIVISION ONE MENS SENIORS

Saturday 23 May, 2pm:

Devon Meadows v Sorrento – Glover Reserve

Edithvale-Aspendale v Dromana – Edi-Asp

Regents Park

Mt. Eliza v Frankston YCW – Emil Madsen Reserve

Langwarrin v Rosebud – Lloyd Park

Mornington v Pines – Mornington

Alexandra Park

DIVISION ONE MENS RESERVES

Saturday 23 May, 12pm: Devon Meadows v Sorrento – Glover Reserve

Edithvale-Aspendale v Dromana – Edi-Asp

Regents Park

Mt. Eliza v Frankston YCW – Emil Madsen Reserve

Langwarrin v Rosebud – Lloyd Park

Mornington v Pines – Mornington

Alexandra Park

DIVISION TWO MENS SENIORS

Saturday 23 May, 2pm: Tyabb v Bonbeach – Bunguyan Reserve Frankston Bombers v Chelsea – Baxter

DIVISION

DIVISION

Chelsea suffer first loss of 2026 season

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By Kennedy McCullough

MEN’S DIV TWO SEN

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

Chelsea suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of Somerville.

Somerville started strong in the first quarter, scoring 4.5 to Chelsea’s 1.1.

The end of the second quarter saw both teams tied on exactly 42 points.

In the third quarter, Somerville pulled ahead again after scoring three goals to Chelsea’s one and separating the teams by 15 points.

Despite scoring four goals in the final quarter, Chelsea was unable to catch up to Somerville, letting them win by 16 points.

John Simson was among Chelsea’s best, scoring three goals. Lachlan Williams was among Somerville’s best, scoring four goals.

Bonbeach was able to secure a win at their home ground against Karingal.

Bonbeach’s scoring inaccuracy let them down in the first quarter, with Karingal scoring 2.1 to Bonbeach’s 0.7.

Karingal scored four goals in the second quarter while Bonbeach only scored three, leaving Karingal to lead by nine points.

In quarter three, Bonbeach were able to score five goals while Karingal wasn’t able to score a single goal.

Bonbeach was able to score a further 1.1 in the final quarter while Karingal scored 1.7, but it wasn’t enough to stop Bonbeach from winning by 16 points.

Despite having a home ground advantage, Crib Point was not able to beat Pearcedale.

Pearcedale had a strong start, scoring seven goals in the first quarter to Crib Point’s four.

In the second quarter, neither team was able to score.

Crib Point scored three goals in the third quarter to Pearcedale’s seven, leaving Pearcedale

Tough day for Tyabb

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By Kennedy McCullough

WOMEN’S DIV ONE SEN

TYABB was unable to score against Warragul Industrials.

In the first quarter, the Dusties slamed on 56 points, and then were 81 points up going into the long break.

In the third quarter, they scored a further 5.5. In the final quarter, Warragul Industrials scored another six goals, making them beat Tyabb by 155 points, who remained scoreless all day.

ahead by 44 points.

In the final quarter, Crib Point scored 3.3 to Pearcedale’s 2.2, giving Pearcedale the win by 37 points.

Miles Shepherd scored four goals for Crib Point. Luke Daniel scored eight goals for Pearcedale.

Frankston Bombers had their second loss of the season at the hands of Rye.

The Bombers took an early lead, in front by ten points at the first break.

In the second quarter, Rye claimed the lead after scoring 3.7 to the Bombers’ 1.1.

Rye lost their lead to the Bombers in the third quarter after they managed six goals to Rye’s two.

In the end, Rye was able to reclaim the lead and win by six points after scoring 3.3 in the last quarter to the Bombers’ 0.1.

Seaford was able to secure a win against Hastings.

The scores were fairly close in quarter one, with Hastings ahead by one point on 3.2 at the

first break.

Seaford pulled ahead in the quarter before the long break, scoring 5.4 to Hastings’ 3.0. There was only one point in it at the final break, but Hastings was unable to catch up with Seaford as they pulled away in the final quarter, winning by 24 points.

Tyabb didn’t stand a chance in their clash against Red Hill.

Red Hill took a large lead in the first quarter, scoring 10.3 to Tyabb’s 0.1.

A further five goals were scored by Red Hill in the second quarter while Tyabb only managed to score two, separating the teams by 77 points. Tyabb scored 1.2 in the third quarter while Red Hill scored 5.5, creating a difference of over 100 points between the teams.

In quarter four, Tyabb only managed to put a single point on the scoreboard while Red Hill added an additional 3.5 to their total, allowing them to win by 126 points.

- scoreless against the Dusties

Michaela Williams scored five goals for Warragul.

Bonbeach was able to get their first win of the season after beating Pearcedale in a close game.

Pearcedale took an early lead on three points at quarter time with Bonbeach managing just a single minor.

In the second quarter, Pearcedale maintained their lead as they scored 12 points to Bonbeach’s two.

Bonbeach caught up in the third quarter, keeping Pearcedale scoreless while scoring 20 points themselves.

In the final quarter, Bonbeach scored seven

points, landing them at 30 points total and giving them the win over Pearcedale by five points.

Karingal was able to secure a win against Frankston at Kinetic stadium.

Karingal scored 1.1 in the first quarter, but Frankston was able to double that, scoring 2.2.

Each team scored one goal in the second quarter, leaving Frankston ahead by seven going into the long break.

Frankston was able to score 1.3 in the third quarter compared to Karingal’s 1.2, placing Frankston ahead by eight points.

In the final quarter, Frankston was unable to score at all while Karingal scored three goals,

securing Karingal’s win by 11 points. Mornington were able to best Hastings/ Balnarring easily in their clash.

In the first quarter, Mornington scored 3.5 to Hastings/Balnarring’s 1.1. Hastings/Balnarring was unable to score in the second quarter while Mornington scored a further four goals, leaving the teams separated by 41 points.

Mornington scored a further 5.8 in the third quarter compared to Hastings/Balnarring’s 2.0. In the final quarter, Hastings/Balnarring was able to score two more goals while Mornington scored four, allowing Mornington to win by 81 points.

Scoreboard

Seagulls swoop on NZ talent

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

MORNINGTON has signed former Wellington Phoenix youngster Lachlan Candy.

The 20-year-old made his A-League debut in 2024 and has played four youth internationals for the All Whites.

The attacking midfielder was playing with NPL heavyweight Oakleigh Cannons when the chance to switch to Dallas Brooks Park emerged.

Cannons boss Chris Taylor wanted the youngster to have more senior game time and pointed him in Mornington’s direction.

Former Seagulls player and current senior assistant Marinos Panayi watched the youngster train and play and recommended him to head coach Adam Jamieson.

“He’s the best 20-year-old I’ve ever seen,” Panayi said.

“And give a shout out to Oakleigh who were very supportive in all of this.”

Candy’s switch to the Seagulls is akin to a loan deal and if Oakleigh want him to return during the next NPL transfer window he’ll do so.

The youngster’s introduction to State 1 football was in a 10-goal romp away to Old Scotch on Saturday with the points being shared.

Old Scotch had a remarkable efficiency rate scoring from their only five shots on target.

The saviour for Mornington was Ryan Paczkowski whose 89th minute header from Kieran Dover’s cross completed the 5-5 scoreline.

Fellow State 1 side Skye United broke through for its first win the season when downing fellow cellar-dweller Collingwood City 2-1 at Skye on Saturday.

Skye started out the better of the two sides and was rewarded when Artim Baki’s cross in the 10th minute was inadvertently turned into the net by Collingwood’s Matthew King.

The hosts had to wait till 10 minutes into the second half to double their lead.

Daniel Attard’s flick-on header from a long throw was brought down by Arash Sadeghi at the back post and calmly slotted home.

The bottom side persevered and Josh De Voogel hammered home a loose ball in the box with 20 minutes left.

A nervy finish was on the cards but the home side was resolute in defence and held on.

The result moves Skye out of the relegation zone, however a strong test awaits away to league leader South Springvale this weekend.

In VPL1 Langwarrin had a fine 4-2 away win over North Geelong on Saturday.

It was a helter-skelter affair.

Brad Blumenthal put Langy ahead in the 7th minute after being played in by Alun Webb.

Five minutes later the home side levelled from a Gevaro Nepomuceno free-kick.

But two minutes later Webb restored Langy’s lead after being sent through by Rogan McGeorge who had won the ball in midfield.

The roller-coaster ride continued in the 29th minute when Ionut-Casian Anghel strolled through the midfield, played a one-two and equalised with a low strike from just inside the area.

Seagulls’ signing: Mornington newcomer Lachlan Candy from Oakleigh Cannons (left) and in action for the New Zealand youth team. Pictures: Supplied

Four minutes later Langy regained the lead.

A superb diagonal from Ryo Takahashi picked out Blumenthal wide on the right and his low drive across the face of goal was tucked away by Tom Youngs.

A minute later big Lucas Portelli was forced off with a dislocated knee and in the 36th McGeorge was sent off following a sliding tackle that had the North Geelong bench up in arms.

In the 64th minute Eisay Adhanom was shown a second yellow card and both sides were down to 10.

Langy defended well and the icing on the cake came in the 90th minute when Webb gathered the loose ball after a defensive mix-up and squared it for substitute Zach Bates to sidefoot home.

The big news in State 2 was the departure of Peninsula Strikers senior co-coach Stephen Duffy after Friday night’s 5-3 loss away to Chisholm United.

Neither Duffy nor the club provided a reason for his departure.

Strikers featured new signing Oscar ColgateJones from Dandenong City who was only registered late on Friday.

Colgate-Jones, Sam Altmann and Riley Anderton scored for the visitors who continue to search for a second win.

They’ll do so this Saturday against Noble Park United but Danny Brooks is unlikely to play due to a foot injury and Wayne Gordon is suspended.

Brooks was forced off after 30 minutes of the Chisholm clash and Gordon received two yellow cards in quick succession in the 93rd minute.

In State 4 Baxter’s 2-0 home win over Monash

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University lifted Billy Armour’s side into third spot on the ladder.

Charlie O’Connell scored in the 6th minute with a cracking low drive from the edge of the box after the ball had pinballed about the visitors’ area.

Cody Storton-French cemented the win with a looping header from a 91st-minute corner.

Rosebud drew 1-1 away against Riversdale despite Duncan Mcpherson’s red card in first-half injury time.

Rosebud led after three minutes when a superb corner whipped in by Charlie Gunning wasn’t dealt with by Riversdale’s defence and Jack Heseltine was on hand to slam the ball home from close range.

Despite Mcpherson’s dismissal the Budders defended brilliantly and Riversdale could only level in the 65th minute through Kaishan Jones.

Rosebud keeper Enzo Rosenblum was deputising for the injured Colin McCormack and had an excellent game.

In State 5 Somerville Eagles won 5-0 away to Mount Waverley City last weekend to move into the top half of the table.

Mark Larner’s men were in control at half-time leading 3-0 thanks to a Nick Simmons brace and a goal from Max Watson.

Connor Carson’s header made it 4-0 in the 67th minute and Tom Simmons put this one to bed with an 85th minute goal.

Seaford United and Templestowe Wolves shared the honours with a 3-3 draw at North Seaford Reserve last weekend.

Seaford was 3-0 down after 42 minutes and Templestowe has been reduced to 10 men after Anthony Del Medico’s second caution in the 32nd minute.

Jonas Harrasser started the fightback two minutes into the second half and Dylan Waugh scored three minutes later.

Cory Osorio made it 3-3 in the 69th minute but the home side couldn’t find that elusive winning goal.

In State 6 Mount Eliza recorded its biggest ever State League win when hammering Mentone 8-0 at Emil Madsen Reserve last weekend.

Mentone was 2-0 down when Sulkipli Sulican was shown a straight red in the 16th minute and never recovered.

The star of the show was Alfie Harris whose four goals were a match highlight.

Other scorers were Michael Wright (2), Callum Drysdale and Lachlan Mitchell.

Frankston Pines won 2-1 away to Brighton on Saturday with striker Kenny Akalan grabbing both goals.

Brighton scored first after 18 minutes when poor defending allowed Marcel Szynkowski to meet a corner at the near post and smash it home.

Three minutes later Pines equalised after a great passing move that saw Said Uygur and Kenny Akalan exchange passes on the edge of the box

before Akalan fired a superb shot across the keeper into the far corner.

Pines grabbed the winner just before half-time when Nathan Yole pressured Brighton’s centre back into an error that saw the ball fall to Akalan on the edge of the box.

He took a touch and fired it into the bottom corner.

Pines have made two recent signings in goalkeeper Nick Ambor and forward Onur Goksu both from White Star Dandenong.

But news from Pines isn’t all positive.

Ethan Sanderson’s comeback from a broken collarbone ended abruptly in the reserves when he again broke his collarbone.

On Monday he underwent his third surgery to repair the break and has been advised not to play again.

In State 7 Aspendale moved into the top half of the table with a 4-1 home win over Lilydale Montrose United on Saturday.

Oscar Carter scored from close range in the 30th minute to put the home side in front but the visitors levelled direct from a corner and it was 1-1 at half-time.

Headed goals from captain Matthew Leggett and Jack Gallagher put Aspendale in control after the break and Taylan Yildirim completed the scoring.

The only blemish on a fine performance came in the 86th minute when Aspendale substitute Mark Antonopoulos was red carded in the 86th minute. Mount Martha was trounced 7-0 at home by Cleeland United.

The Mariners were already 4-0 behind when Adam Steele was shown a straight red in the 72nd minute.

NEXT WEEKEND’S GAMES

Friday 22 May, 8.30pm

Springvale City v Baxter, Ross Reserve

Cleeland Utd v Aspendale, Thomas P Carroll Reserve

Saturday 23 May, 3pm

North Sunshine Eagles v Langwarrin, Larissa Reserve

South Springvale v Skye Utd, Warner Reserve

Peninsula Strikers v Noble Park Utd, Centenary Park

Chelsea v Kings Domain, Edithvale Recreation Reserve

Somerville Eagles v Seaford Utd, Westernport Secondary College

Mentone v Knox Utd, Mentone Grammar Playing Fields

Whitehorse Utd v Mount Eliza, Terrara Park

Keysborough District v Mount Martha, Parkmore Soccer Club

Saturday 23 May, 6pm

Rosebud v Ringwood City, Olympic Park

Frankston Pines v Casey Panthers, Monterey Reserve

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