Frankston Times 31st March 2026

Frankston

Sculptures in the sand

THE Australian Sand Sculpting Championships have returned from Frankston. The event kicked off on 18 March, and will run until 26 April. 18 large-scale pieces, totalling around 400 tonnes of sand, were completed for the festival. See story page 3. Pictures: Supplied

Date set for aged care service transition

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

AN external provider has been appointed to take over the community and aged care services being phased out by Frankston Council.

Late last year, Frankston Council announced it would cut its personal care services, domestic assistance including house cleaning and unescorted shopping, respite care, Home and Community Care Program for Younger People assessment services, meals on wheels and delivered meals for HACC-PYP clients only, home maintenance and modifications including gutter cleaning, flexible service response, and escorted shopping (“Council confirms care cuts” The Times, 4/11/2025). Last week it announced that AccessCare, which is managed by Kingston Council, would take over its responsibilities.

The transition to AccessCare services is set to occur on 1 July this year. In a statement, Frankston Council said

AccessCare would “ensure residents who rely on personal care, domestic assistance, respite care, social support individual (escorted shopping) and home maintenance and modifications continue receiving consistent, reliable support.” Frankston mayor Sue Baker said “Frankston City Council remains strongly committed to supporting older residents and will continue to play a meaningful role in their lives.”

“We’re pleased that another local government provider will continue de-

livering the vital care and support that our community relies on every day,” Cr Baker said. “Frankston City Council will also continue to invest in its ongoing aged care services, strengthening them and working closely with AccessCare so older residents can rely on high-quality support now and into the future.”

After AccessCare takes over service delivery, Frankston Council will continue to provide Meals on Wheels, group social support (outings pro-

gram), and community transport.

The decision last year to cut community and aged care services, made behind closed doors by Frankston councillors, was made days before the federal government aged care reforms became effective. The new Aged Care Act featured major changes to aged care funding, with each person on a Home Care Package moving to the federal government’s new “Support at Home” program.

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City and on the Mornington

Violence law reforms welcomed

UPCOMING reforms to Victoria’s family violence laws will help prevent victim-survivors from being wrongly identified as perpetrators, local legal experts say.

The Peninsula Community Legal Centre - a free legal service for people living in the Frankston, Mornington Peninsula, Casey, Cardinia, Glen Eira, and Kingston municipalities - has welcomed the reforms. PCLC CEO Jackie Galloway said that the legal centre helped 6600 clients last year, with nearly half of them affected by family violence.

“Misidentification and systems abuse remain common issues for

The reforms, which are set to come into effect between April and November, include expansion of the definition of family violence to clearly include stalking, systems abuse and animal cruelty; introduction of a two-year default duration for intervention orders; and improvement of safeguards to prevent victim-survivors being wrongly identified as perpetrators. New laws are also set to be put in place to ensure young people remain protected by orders after turning 18; prevent intervention orders being made against children under 12; and allow Victorian courts to issue intervention orders for violence occurring interstate.

PCLC clients. Misidentification can have devastating consequences, including exclusion from the home and separation from children. The trauma can last long after the legal issues are resolved,” Galloway said. “Systems abuse—where perpetrators weaponise court, police or child protection processes—can be exhausting and frightening for victim-survivors. Naming systems abuse in the law is an essential step in stopping it.”

The PCLC has specialist family violence services at the Frankston and Moorabbin courts.

For free legal advice about family violence contact PCLC at 9783 3600.

Sand sculptures set up on foreshore

THE Australian Sand Sculpting Championships have returned to Frankston.

The event kicked off on 18 March, and will run until 26 April. 18 largescale pieces, totalling around 400 tonnes of sand, were completed for the festival.

Sandstorm Events founder Sharon Redmond said the event “is sure to showcase exceptional Australian and international talent in a spectacular coastal setting.” She said fifteen solo artists will compete for the Aidan J Graham Australian Champion title, including 10 Australian sculptors.

“We’re bringing together some of the finest sand sculptors from across Australia and around the world to create an immersive experience that truly transports visitors,” Redmond said. “Frankston Waterfront offers an extraordinary natural backdrop, and we value our ongoing partnership with council and sponsors in delivering an event that draws visitors from across the region while giving the local community something remarkable to enjoy.”

The 2026 Australian Sand Sculpting Championships are taking place on the Frankston Waterfront at McCombs Reserve, daily from 10am–5pm. For tickets or more information, visit sandstormevents.com.au

Kingston Council takes on care services

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AccessCare is managed by Kingston Council. Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “AccessCare has been delivering high-quality aged care for more than 30 years, and we are proud to extend that trusted support to older people in Frankston City.

“Our focus is on providing a stable, caring transition and making sure seniors continue to receive the wonderful care they deserve.”

A statement from Kingston Council read “AccessCare will step in to ensure a smooth and well supported transition for Frankston City Council clients, who will continue to receive their current care and will also gain access to the

Support at Home program which offers flexible higher levels of care as needs change over time.”

“Both councils are committed to ensuring local seniors continue to have access to trusted, high-quality care to help support them stay in their homes as long as possible,” the statement read.

Anyone needing support during the transition can contact Frankston Council’s “Community Care Transition” team on 9784 1818 or CommunityCareConnect@frankston.vic.gov.au

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DESK

Pines pool season extended

PINES Forest Aquatic Centre is open for an extended season this year.

The pool was due to close for the season on 31 March, but will now remain open until 19 April.

Pines Forest Aquatic Centre leader Chiara McAuley said she is “thrilled to be welcoming our PINES community into April.”

“We are super excited to be extending the PINES season, allowing greater access to our wonderful PINES community. We are looking

forward to seeing everyone making the most of this much loved pool across the Easter school holidays,” McAuley said.

The pool will be closed on Good Friday, with public holiday hours in place for the Easter long weekend.

April 4th 9am-2pm

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

Good things in the heart of Red Hill

With Eggstra Special Guest, Faery Emma & Easter activities with the Red Hill Lions Club

First Saturday of the Month - May-Sept

CEO veto power expansion progresses

A PROPOSAL to allow Kingston Council’s CEO to strike down notices of motion before they are debated in the council chamber remains under consideration.

At Kingston Council’s March meeting, councillors received an analysis of the Governance Rules relating to notices of motion. Council officers were asked to consider the merits of allowing the CEO to veto controversial proposals (“Council considers CEO veto powers” The News 25/2/2026).

At council’s March meeting, councillors voted to commence another review of the Governance Rules and receive “a further report regarding the Governance Rules review and proposed amendments, with a view to formally amend the Governance Rules in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020.”

The report will consider a swathe of change to notice of motion procedures. Council officers wrote that “current rejection grounds are limited to technical invalidity, defamation, vagueness or objectionable nature or language”, and that they will “consider expanding the grounds that the CEO must reject.”

The changes under consideration would allow the CEO to strike down NOMs which “seek to direct or unduly interfere with operational matters contrary to section 11 of the Act; adversely impact council service levels; pose extreme legal, reputational, governance, or workplace health and safety risks; name or target individual staff members or councillors in a manner that may be prejudicial or inappropriate; and make allegations about, or seek disciplinary

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or performance-related action against, individual staff members.”

The report will also “consider inclusion of a referral mechanism for the mayor’s determination for admission where NOMs are cleared by the CEO but present as particularly controversial, or provide the mayor with veto powers for any NOM already approved by the CEO”, council officers wrote.

Last week’s meeting agenda also noted that the state government-appointed municipal monitors had weighed in on potential changes to the Governance Rules. The monitors focused on two separate rules: that council can commit unbudgeted expenditure up to $25,000 via a NOM without a report, and that a motion for rescission lapses if it is not moved at the meeting at which it is listed. The monitors advised that council “change the rules to the effect that any motion to commit unbudgeted expenditure other than urgent works in an emergency must first call for an officer’s report and can only refer the matter for consideration in the next annual budget”. They also advised adding a “3 month rule” if a NOM is not moved before it can be proposed again.

The motion at last week’s meeting was approved with the support of councillors Chris Hill, Tony Athanasopoulos, Kirralee Ashworth-Collett, Chris Howe, and Hadi Saab.

Brodie Cowburn

CHANGES to Kingston Council’s Governance Rules are under consideration. Picture: Gary Sissons

The power of hope

WITH bills and grocery costs that continue to rise, streets that feel less safe every day, and a state debt that climbs by the hour, life in our once prosperous state is becoming unrecognisable. Victorians are struggling to overcome the despair of challenges that have become an everyday reality.

As a local, I am all too familiar with this feeling and know the dread of seeing the energy bill in the mailbox or the worry that washes over when turning on the news. In my role as a member of parliament, I am constantly hearing of the horrors and hardships experienced by our community. It is no wonder that it is so easy for many to get lost in a sense of hopelessness. But in the same way that Jesus’ death on the cross was not the end, the hardship we feel today is not forever. Easter is a meaningful time that reminds us that even in the darkest moments, there is hope. God always has the power to restore what is broken and Jesus’ resurrection is the promise that death is not final and new life is possible.

As a child, I remember easter egg hunting and the excitement of filling my bucket with chocolate eggs. While it was a happy time, Easter now carries a depth of meaning and joy that reaches far beyond those early memories. This season, I invite you to join me to celebrate

Easter as the foundation of hope in a world that often feels beyond repair. While Good Friday is a day of mourning and darkness, Easter Sunday is a day of celebration – a time for renewal, a call for reconciliation and, above all, a powerful reminder of God’s love for all of us.

Ann-Marie Hermans MP

Liberal State Member for South Eastern Metropolitan Region

Police patrol with

Brendan Rees

Crime across the state continues to rise

CRIME across the Mornington Peninsula has begun to ease for the first time in five years, according to newly released figures from the Crime Statistics Agency.

There were 12,194 criminal offences recorded in the Mornington Peninsula LGA in the year ending December 2025, down from 12,726 offences in the previous year, a drop of 4.2 per cent.

Mornington was the peninsula suburb most affected by crime, followed closely by Rosebud and Hastings.

The data shows crime dropped across some of the highest recorded offences including breach family violence order, steal from motor vehicle, criminal damage and other theft.

However, steal from retail store went up 20.6 per cent with 905 incidents recorded, while family violence serious assaults went up 29 per cent with 196 incidents.

There were slight decreases in residential aggravated burglaries (186 incidents), residential non-aggravated burglaries (four incidents), and criminal damage (812 incidents).

Motor vehicle thefts went up slightly from 569 incidents to 577 incidents.

Data also showed of 5187 of-

fences being investigated; 42.5 per cent of all offences recorded on the peninsula, remained unsolved.

In neighbouring Frankston, total offences went down 0.5 per cent from 17,386 to 17,293 incidents. The area saw a 11.7 increase in steal from motor vehicle, and a 30 per cent increase in breach bail conditions.

Statewide, criminal offences have continued to rise with 30,592 criminal offences recorded in Victoria last year, an increase of 4.2 per cent.

Victoria Police said overall crime was “starting to stabilise” after several years of sharp increases.

Car theft reached its highest level since 2001, with more than 32,000 cars stolen last year. Key cloning devices were common in stealing Holden Commodores, Toyotas (Land Cruiser, Corolla, Hilux, Rav4) and Subaru Imprezas.

Child offending has accounted for 57.6 per cent of carjackings, 52.6 per cent of home invasions, 47.8 per cent of aggravated burglaries and 62.4 per cent of robberies.

Victoria Police deputy commissioner regional operations Bob Hill said , “While it’s heartening that crime appears to be stabilising, it will take time before offending reduces to levels more traditionally

seen in Victoria”.

“With 230,213 different victims of crime, we are seeing far too many innocent community members harmed.

“Our officers are remarkably efficient at holding prolific and dangerous offenders accountable, with thousands of youth gang arrests, record knife seizures, and family violence offenders locked up every half hour.”

Mornington MP Chris Crewther said it was concerning that criminal incidents on the peninsula had seen increases in serious assaults (up 21 per cent), assault emergency services workers (up 19 per cent) including a September paramedic incident in Mornington, and aggravated robbery (up 23 per cent).

“Concerningly, 286,329 crimes across Victoria now remain unsolved, a 15 per cent increase over the past year, not helped by 1500 police vacancies - and more than 40 stations including Mornington closed or operating on reduced reception hours under this state Labor government,” he said.

“Labor has been weak on crime and have totally mismanaged supporting our police over their last 12 years in a row of government.”

The Ranch crisis accommodation set to close

Cameron McCullough cameron@baysidenews.com.au

THE Ranch Motel in Mornington, that has been operating as crisis accommodation, will close for redevelopment on 17 April.

A joint venture between Mornington Community Support Centre (MCSC) and Southern Peninsula Community Support (SPCS), the crisis accommodation was only made possible due to the developer allowing it to be used while finalising plans for redevelopment of the site.

“For the past five years Mornington Community Support Centre (MCSC) has operated The Ranch, a 12-room former motel generously provided by a local developer, to support people experiencing homelessness with crisis accommodation. It has done so without any government funding,” said MCSC CEO Ben Smith.

“MCSC are calling for urgent state and federal government intervention to address the growing homelessness crisis in our region. The Ranch has supported approximately 250 people in that time, along with our partner agencies, to provide accommodation and wrap around supports.”

There are 11 people currently residing at The Ranch who were previously experiencing homelessness and that now face the prospect of going back to their cars or a tent unless an alternative is found.

Facing the prospect of zero crisis accommodation on the peninsula, MCSC and SPCS jointly announced

the establishment of new crisis accommodation, dubbed “Ranch 2.0”, last year (Peninsula crisis accommodation saved with ‘Ranch 2.0’ The Times 3/6/25).

The new accommodation is now fully operational, but only has seven units, all of which are currently full, leaving nowhere for the 11 residents of The Ranch to move.

Smith told The Times “The loss of this accommodation resource is devastating, especially given the homelessness crisis we’re in. We’ve lost five lives to homelessness in the past 18 months on the Mornington Peninsula, how many more deaths are needed before we get some help down here? The numbers are off the charts, and our workers are losing hope that anything can change”

With no funding announcements forthcoming, local agencies are struggling to deal with the surge in homelessness numbers on the ground.

“This crisis is the equivalent of a bushfire emergency, and yet we’ve barely been given a watering can to put it out” said Smith.

Melbourne Zero, which tracks homelessness across the Mornington Peninsula, states that as of February 2026 there were 138 active homeless on the Mornington Peninsula. That figure is up from 114 in December 2025.

MORNINGTON Community Support Centre CEO Ben Smith with ‘The Ranch’ resident Theresa Eames, who now faces homelessness. Picture: Yanni

Victorians missing out on container cash

VICTORIANS are throwing away thousands of dollars in potential refunds every day, with many eligible drink containers still ending up in household rubbish bins instead of being returned through Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic)

New research shows 1 in 5 Victorians are missing out on refunds because eligible containers such as flavoured milk bottles and juice boxes are often overlooked and discarded.

Since CDS Vic launched in November 2023, almost 3 billion drink containers have been returned, putting nearly $300 million back into Victorians’ pockets. But with millions of eligible containers still being thrown away, there is a significant opportunity for Victorians to claim even more.

Flavoured milk cartons and bottles are among the biggest offenders. Despite being eligible for a 10-cent refund through CDS Vic, almost half (49%) of Victorians put these in their household recycling bin.

Another 10% say they throw them in the landfill bin.

Juice boxes and poppers are also frequently misplaced. Around 40% of Victorians put them in household recycling and 14% in landfill, despite these items also being eligible for a refund through CDS Vic.

At the same time, almost one in five Victorians (18%) attempted to return containers through the scheme that are ineligible.

Confusion about eligibility remains one of the biggest barriers to recycling through the scheme, said Matt Davis, CEO of scheme coordinator VicReturn.

“Many everyday drink containers, including flavoured milk bottles and juice boxes, can be returned for a 10-cent refund, but they’re still often ending up in household bins instead.”

He encouraged Victorians to check container labels for the 10-cent mark and remember that most aluminium cans, plastic bottles and small beverage cartons are eligible for refunds through CDS Vic.

“Every container returned through Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme helps reduce litter and keep valuable materials in the recycling loop and remade into new drink containers,” Mr Davis added.

What’s eligible through CDS Vic: Aluminium, glass, plastic and carton drink containers 150mL to 3 Litres

• Fruit and vegetable juice bottles, cans and cartons 150 ml to 1 Litre

• Flavoured milk and coffee bottles and cartons 150ml to 750ml

• Water, soft drink, sports drink, energy drink, beer and cider bottles and cans 150ml to 1 Litre

Tip: Keep the lids on as these can be recycled too!

What’s not:

• Plain milk bottles and cartons

• Flavoured milk, fruit or vegetable juice containers over 1 Litre

• Wine and spirit bottles

• Cordial bottles

• Drink containers under 150ml

• Crushed containers

To learn more about what can be returned through the scheme, visit cdsvic.org.au/eligible-containers.

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

FRIDAY

THURSDAY

RIOT WOMEN

SBS, 9.35pm

Screenwriter Sally Wainwright takes pride in creating authentic, complex and fierce female characters. Her latest project is no exception, focusing on a group of menopausal British women who form a punk rock band for a local talent contest. It’s not long before teacher Beth (Joanna Scanlan), shoplifter Kitty (Rosalie Craig), pub landlady Jess (Lorraine Ashbourne), police officer Holly (Tamsin Greig) and midwife Yvonne (Amelia Bullmore) discover they’ve actually got quite a lot to shout about. The six-part series covers a lot of ground.

GARDENING AUSTRALIA

ABC TV, 7.30pm

Autumn is synonymous with fallen foliage, but leave it to optimistic Gardening Australia host Costa Georgiadis (right centre) to find a fresh perspective to the season. In this informative episode, he focuses on fiery shrubs that can bring colour to any garden. In Hobart, Hannah Moloney visits her retired horticulturalist dad Justin to see how his small urban plot has blossomed into a plant and wildlife haven in just two years. Meanwhile, Millie Ross focuses on seasonal produce, spending time with a Victorian family who operate a heritage quince orchard.

MONDAY MASTERMIND AUSTRALIA

SBS, 6pm

Despite best efforts from rival networks, the hottest seat on Australian TV remains Mastermind’s black chair. The only thing that could make facing host Marc Fennell’s (below) questioning more difficult is a touch of sibling rivalry – enter Family Week. The hardest quiz show on the box returns for its eighth season with a quartet of families eager to test their knowledge. The Coutinho clan kicks things off in Monday’s premiere, when West Coast Eagles tragic Josh, Luck Charlie Aerin, Thirsty Merc fan Tiarne and their vintage Chrysler Valiantloving dad Kemal go head to head in their categories and a general knowledge round.

WEDNESDAY

Let our family help your family

At

TONIGHT AT THE MUSEUM

ABC TV, 8pm

Zoology, history and hijinks combine in this comedy quiz show filmed in the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. This week, Alex Lee (above centre) invites Becky Lucas, Takashi Wakasugi, Bron Lewis and Dilruk Jayasinha to showcase their knowledge. The winner will place a personal treasure on display – will visitors be treated to Lucas’s broken phone, Wakasugi’s dog statue, Lewis’s lock of hair or Jayasinha’s first plane ticket to Australia?

Thursday, April 2

With

(PG) Virginia Trioli meets with Andy Griffiths. 9.00 The Piano. (PG, R) Presented by Guy Sebastian and Andrea Lam. 9.50 The Matter Of Facts: Disinformation Versus Democracy. (PG, R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG, R) 11.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R)

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

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Treasures With Bettany Hughes: Switzerland – Stories Through Time. (PG) Bettany Hughes journeys through Switzerland’s mountains.

8.25 Our Medicine. (PGa, R) Dr Robert Blackley treats a pregnant mother.

9.35 Riot Women. (Premiere) A group of women form a punk rock band. 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 In Memoriam. (Malsv) 12.05 Blackwater. (Malsv, R) 2.15 Beyond Signs. (MA15+a, R) 3.15 Designing Paradise With Bill Bensley. (R) 4.40 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 4. Brisbane Lions v Collingwood. 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 Australian Idol. (PGal, R) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie. 1.15 Damnation. (MA15+asv, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

8.30 Emergency. (Mlm, R) Doctor Glenn Harrison fears a tradie, crushed under 300kg of cement, has brain injuries.

9.30 A+E Crash Scene Emergency. (Malv, R) A vehicle collides with a tractor.

10.30 The Equalizer. (MA15+v)

11.20 9News Late.

11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

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

Friday, April 3

ABC (2)

SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Cook And The Chef. (R) 10.00 Compass. (PG, R) 10.30

Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Back Roads. (R) 12.55 The Piano. (PG, R) 1.45 Can You Keep A Secret? (Ms, R) 2.15 The Assembly. (PG, R) 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC National News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Patience. (Mv) A music student is found dead. 9.20 Tonight At The Museum. (PGs, R) Hosted by Alex Lee.

9.50 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Ms, R)

10.20 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R)

10.55 Melbourne Comedy Festival: Allstars Supershow. (R) 12.20 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) 12.55 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Tommy Fleming: 30 Years Of Song. (R) 10.30 Charmian Clift: Life Burns High. (Ma) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 2.05 Tommy Fleming Live From Galway Cathedral. (R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Building The Vatican. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 12.30 Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. (PG) 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 4. North Melbourne v Carlton.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 Secrets Of The Conclave. Looks at the conclave process that elected Pope Leo XIV. 9.40 Lost Secrets Of Jesus. Looks at genuine historical evidence behind the life of Jesus.

10.40 Haigh’s Chocolates: From Bean To Bar. (R) 11.10 Sisi. (Mav) 12.15 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+av, R) 2.05 Nordland 99. (Mals, R) 3.05 Designing Paradise With Bill Bensley. (R) 4.00 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. (PG) Coverage of the annual Good Friday Appeal to help raise funds for The Royal Children’s Hospital. 12.00 GetOn Extra. Lizzie Jelfs, Matt Hill, Simon Marshall and Brent Zerafa dive headlong into the weekend’s best racing. 12.30 Damnation. (MA15+asv, R) When Bessie discovers the grand industrial plans for Holden, Seth and Amelia must decide whether to protect her from the Black Legion.

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 5. Penrith Panthers v Melbourne Storm. 9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage and analysis of the NRL game between the Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm.

10.45 MOVIE: The Foreigner. (2017, MA15+alv, R) A restaurateur seeks justice. Jackie Chan, Pierce Brosnan.

1.00 Explore TV: Antarctica. (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)

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PGa, R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) Andrew Winter helps James and Brendan. 8.40 Location, Location, Location Australia. (R) Follows property experts Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie as they search for the perfect home for two sets of buyers. 9.40 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Guests include Bruce Springsteen. 10.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 11.30 NCIS: Origins. (Mav, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 2.25pm Bamay. 3.00 Where Are You Really From? 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.35 Inside The Huddle. 6.05 Over The Black Dot. 6.35 The Future. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Three Fugitives. (1989) 10.20 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.10 Homeland. 12.15am The Change. 1.10 United Gangs Of America. 2.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.25 Children’s Programs. 3.40pm Thomas. 4.15 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.40 Ariel. 5.20 Millie Magnificent. 6.05 PJ Masks. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 My Adventures With Superman. 8.45 BattleBots. 9.35 Gladiators UK. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Listen Up: The Many Lives Of Quincy Jones. (1990, PG) 2.00 Tradition On A Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Ocean Parks. 7.30 MOVIE: My Neighbour Totoro. (1988, PG) 9.00 Rhoda Roberts AO: A Lasting Legacy. 10.35 Stompem Ground 2022: Yatangal. 11.00 Late Programs.

Morning Programs. 9.10 Discovering Film. 10.00 Flee. (2021, M, Danish, Dari, English, Russian, Swedish) 11.40 Bad Eggs. (2003, M) 1.25pm Porco Rosso. (1992, PG) 3.05 The Boy And The Heron. (2023, PG) 5.20 Howl’s Moving Castle. (2004, PG) 7.30 What’s Love Got To Do With It? (2022) 9.35 Something’s Gotta Give. (2003, M) 11.55 Late Programs.

Saturday, April 4

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 3. Werribee v Geelong. From Avalon Airport Oval, Victoria. 3.00 Shaun Tan’s Tales From Outer Suburbia. (R) 4.10 The Matter Of Facts. (PG, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.35 Landline. (R)

6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R)

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

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

7.30 Blue Murder Motel. (M) Vinny and Cole investigate a fun-run attack.

8.15 Top End Bub. (PGs) Ned, Taya and Trevor help Leroy put on a great show for the local footy fundraiser.

8.45 Death In Paradise. (Ma, R) Marlon receives a mysterious phone call from his fatally-wounded former boss.

9.45 Frauds. (Mlv, R) Trouble from home catches up with Bilal.

10.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.00 To Be Advised. 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 9.10 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Animals. (PGa, R) 10.05 Vintage Voltage. (PGl, R) 11.00 Going Places. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 Motor Racing. Bathurst 6 Hour. Day 1. Qualifying. 5.00 Stories From The Cities. (PG) 5.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 5.35 Orphans Of WW2. (PGa)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Edward Vs George: The Windsors At War. (Premiere) 8.25 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland: Aboard The Gotthard Panorama Express From Lake Lucerne To Ticino. (PGa, R) Documents scenic Swiss train journeys.

9.25 Jersey And Guernsey. (R) Celebrates the natural beauty of Jersey and Guernsey.

10.15 Highclere: The Real Downton Abbey. (R) 11.15 Snowpiercer. (MA15+s, R) 1.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.00 Matched. (PG, R) 3.50 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 Bamay. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm PJ Masks. 1.50 Kangaroo Beach. 2.15 Peter Rabbit. 2.30 Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 The Gruffalo’s Child. 3.55 Odd Squad. 4.20 Dino Dex. 5.10 Tummy Tom And The Lost Teddy Bear. (Premiere) 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 8.50 Chopped Jnr. 9.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.40 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Boy And The Heron. Continued. (2023, PG) 8.10 Without A Clue. (1988, PG) 10.15 Something’s Gotta Give. (2003, M) 12.40pm What We Do In The Shadows. (2014, M) 2.15 Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind. (1984, PG) 4.25 Castle In The

6am ICU. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Our Town. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Business Builders. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes. 8.00 Escape To The Country. 11.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 Avengers. 12.40pm MOVIE: The Constant Husband. (1955) 2.30 Explore TV. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 5. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Canterbury Bulldogs. 6.00 Customs. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Airport Security: USA. 8.30 MOVIE: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. (1971) 10.35 Hotel Chocolat: Inside The Chocolate Factory. 11.35 Late Programs.

9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.30 Bewitched. 11.30 Rugby Heaven. 12.30pm Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Alabama Grand

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Day On The Trot At Royal Randwick and Caulfield Easter Cup. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs. 8.00 MOVIE: Snow White And The Huntsman. (2012, Mhv, R) A sorceress orders for her former husband’s daughter to be killed after learning she will be defeated by her. Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron.

10.45 MOVIE: Mercury Rising. (1998, Mlv, R) An autistic boy cracks a government code. Bruce Willis, Alec Baldwin.

1.00 Devils. (MA15+av, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Tales Of Aluna. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

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6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Open For Inspection. 12.30 Drive TV: What Drives Us. (Final) 1.00 Explore TV Viking. (R) 1.30 My Way. (R) 2.00 The Long Drive For Drought. (PGa) 2.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGam, R) 3.30 Epic Builds. 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Space Invaders. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Wonka. (2023, PGav) A young Willy Wonka sets out to build his chocolate empire. Timothée Chalamet, Calah Lane.

6.30 The Dog House. (R) A couple dream of different dogs. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. Andrew Winter tempts an Aussie larrikin to move. Neale Whitaker tries to convince Michelle to give up on her dream. 9.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 10.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mdlm, R) Follows dispatchers and paramedics. 12.30 Elsbeth. (Mlv, R) 1.00 NCIS: Origins. (Mav, R) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Race For The Planet. 2.40 Forged In Fire. 3.35 BBC News At Ten. 4.05 France 24. 4.35 PBS News. 5.35 The Mormons Are Coming. 6.45 The Food That Built The World. 7.35 Abandoned Americana. 8.30 Icons Unearthed: Transformers. (Return) 10.20 Marcella. 12.10am Race For The Planet. 12.45 The Tara Brown Story. 1.45 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 My Road To Adventure. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 3.00 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. Krikke Boys Shootout. 4.00 Frozen Gold. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: Ghostbusters. (1984, PG) 9.45 MOVIE: Baby Driver. (2017, MA15+) 12.05am Late Programs.

10.50 MOVIE: The Legend Of Tarzan. (2016, Mav, R)

12.50 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGam, R) 1.50 My Way. 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.15 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Epic Builds. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

The Blue Lamp. (1950, PG) 12.45pm MOVIE: The Small Voice. (1948, PG) 2.30 MOVIE: State Secret. (1950) 4.40 MOVIE: Mr Holland’s Opus. (1995, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Noah. (2014, M) 10.10 MOVIE: The Elephant Man. (1980, M) 12.40am Late Programs. 9GEM (92)

6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 MOVIE: Blueback. (2022, PG) 10.00 Ice Hockey. NHL. New York Islanders v Philadelphia Flyers. 12.40pm Soccer. English Premier League. Newcastle v Sunderland. 2.50 MOVIE: Mr Mom. (1983, PG) 4.40 MOVIE: Superman. (1978, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald. (2018, M) 10.10 MOVIE: Fargo. (1996, MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs.

Sunday, April 5

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Pope Leo’s Easter Vigil. 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline.

1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 The Piano. (PG, R) 3.30 Inside The Sydney Opera House. (R) 4.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Fake Or Fortune?

6.30 Compass: Dear Prime Minister. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Piano. (PG) Presented by Amanda Keller.

8.20 Can You Keep A Secret? (Ms) Neha and Debbie team up.

8.50 Frauds. (Mal) An unforeseen disaster derails the gang’s plans.

9.40 Blue Murder Motel. (Ml, R) Vinny and Cole investigate a fun-run attack.

10.25 Top End Bub. (PGs, R)

10.55 MOVIE: Ten Canoes. (2006, Mnv, R) 12.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 1.45 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.55 Dream Gardens. (R) 5.30 A Bite To Eat. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 9.05 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Animals. (PGa, R) 10.00 PBS News Compass Points. 10.30 PBS Washington Week. 10.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 11.00 Motor Racing. Bathurst 6 Hour. Day 2. Race day. 5.30 Going Places. (R) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the match. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 4. Melbourne v Gold Coast Suns.

6.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Unwrapping King Tut: Secrets Of The Mummy.

8.25 Akhenaten, The Secrets Of The Forgotten Pharaoh. (R) A look at the discovery of a lost city. 9.25 Leonardo Da Vinci: Painter–God Pt 2. (PGadn, R) Leonardo Da Vinci pours his knowledge into a portrait. 10.25 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PGa, R) 11.20 Bronze Age Apocalypse. (R) 12.55 Me And My Tourette’s. (Mals, R) 2.00 Matched. (PG, R) 2.50 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.55 Mountain Vets. (Ma, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 4. Western Bulldogs v Essendon. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the match.

11.00 INXS: Live At Wembley. (Ml, R) A look at one of the greatest INXS concerts ever filmed, with interviews with band members Jon Farriss and Kirk Pengilly.

1.00 A Friend Of The Family. (MA15+a, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

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

6am Morning Programs. Noon Escape To The Country. 1.00 Luxury Escapes: World’s Best Holidays. 1.30 Business Builders. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.40 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.40 Australia’s Big

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 12.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 1.00 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. 1.30 Reel Destinations. (Return) 2.00 Oz Off Road TV. (Return) 3.00 For The Love Of Pets. (PGa, R) 4.00 Space Invaders. (PG, R) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Postcards. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Buy To Build. (R) 8.00 Australia By Design: Architecture. (R) 8.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 9.00 Freshly Picked. 9.30 Well Traveller. (PG, R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 GCBC. (R) 11.00 Australian Survivor: Redemption. (PGl, R) 1.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGa, R) 2.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 3.00 The Finish Line. (R) 4.00 Lingo. 5.00 News.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

8.00 MOVIE: Hot Potato: The Story Of The Wiggles. (2023, PGaa) The true story of The Wiggles, who became one of the greatest success stories in entertainment history. Jeff Fatt, Murray Cook.

10.15 9News Late.

10.45 The First 48: Escape Plan/ Path Of Terror. (MA15+av, R)

11.40 A Killer Makes A Call: Jackson. (Mav, R)

12.35 Oz Off Road TV. (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.

6.30 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Australian Survivor: Redemption. (PGl) A night of rewards proves too much for some to handle. 8.30 NCIS: Sydney. (Final, Mav) With a Stinger missile and murderer in the wind, the team races to prevent a deadly attack. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav) The hunt for a murder suspect uncovers a crime with shocking implications. Bruno protects his squad during a raid. 10.30 NCIS: Origins. (Mav, R) The team investigates the death of a marine’s son. 11.30 10 News+. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 12.15pm Motorcycle Racing. Superbike World Championship. Round 2. 1.20 Jeopardy! 3.25 France 24. 3.55 PBS Washington Week. 4.25 PBS News Compass Points. 5.05 The Architecture The Railways Built. 5.55 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour of Flanders. Men’s race. 1.15am Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour of Flanders. Women’s race. 2.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 Isadora Moon. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 MOVIE: Tummy Tom 2: A New Friend For Tummy Tom. (2024) 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 The Inbestigators. 8.00 Foxes: Their Secret World. 8.45 Amazing Animal Friends. 9.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. Noon Over The Black Dot. 12.30 Inside The Huddle.

1.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Weekly Highlights. 2.00 Dreaming Big. 2.30 Sammy Butcher: Out Of The Shadows. 3.10 Reclaiming The West. 4.10 Tina Turner Live 2009. 6.40 Wild, Smart And Deadly.

7.30 Our Medicine. 8.30 Rhoda Roberts AO: A Lasting Legacy. 10.05 Vacation Plantation. 11.30 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am

Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind. Continued. (1984, PG) 8.00 Howl’s Moving Castle. (2004, PG) 10.15 What’s Love Got To Do With It? (2022) 12.20pm Princess Mononoke. (1997, M, Japanese) 2.50 Mosley. (2019, PG) 4.35 My Neighbour Totoro. (1988, PG) 6.15 Spirited Away. (2001, PG) 8.30 The Miracle Club. (2023) 10.10 Io Capitano. (2023, MA15+, French) 12.20am Late Programs.

Monday, April 6

Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. Australians tell personal stories. 8.35 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.20 Planet America. A look at American politics.

9.50 Foreign Correspondent. (R)

10.25 ABC Late News.

10.40 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Ms, R) 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mv, R)

11.55 Long Lost Family. (R) 12.45 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

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

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 WorldWatch. 9.05 Destination Flavour. 9.15 Sing To Remember: Defying Dementia. 10.10 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. 11.00 DNA Journey. 12.10 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS News Compass Points. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dare To Hope. 3.20 The Cook Up. (R) 3.55 Six: Behind A History Making Achievement. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (Return)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Inside The Tower Of London. (PG) 8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) Game show. Hosted by Jimmy Carr. 9.20 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Hosted by Greg Davies.

10.10 SBS World News Late. 10.40 Herrhausen: The Banker And The Bomb. (Premiere, Ml) 11.35 Gomorrah. (MA15+av, R) 2.25 Mastermind Australia. (R) 3.30 Mountain Vets. (Ma, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 4.55

Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) The latest news and views. 11.30 Athletics. Stawell Gift. Easter Monday session. From Central Park, Stawell, Victoria. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the match. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 4. Hawthorn v Geelong. From the MCG.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGas) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PGal) The top six take to the stage. 9.15 9-1-1. (M) Harry’s first day as a probie proves to be more challenging than Chimney expects.

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

11.15 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest rugby league topics.

12.15 Conviction. (MA15+av, R)

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, 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 MOVIE: A Royal In Paradise. (2023, G, R) Rhiannon Fish. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

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

10.15 9News Late.

10.45 100% Footy. (Mal) 11.45 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl) 12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00

Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Australian Survivor: Redemption. (PGl) The final six players battle it out. 8.40 Matlock. Matty juggles a big court case and her 50th wedding anniversary while representing a Jacobson Moore colleague. 9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.40 10 News+. (R) 11.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 2.25pm Inside The Huddle. 2.55 Over The Black Dot. 3.25 Stories From The Cities. 3.55 WorldWatch. 4.50 PBS News Compass Points. 5.20 WorldWatch. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. (Return) 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Holy Marvels. 9.20 Greatest Escapes. 10.10 The Hospital: In The Deep End. 11.20 Hudson & Rex. 12.15am History Of The Sitcom. 1.05 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.10 Play School. 11.00 Bananas In Pyjamas. 11.30 Wiggle And Learn. 12.35pm Fizzy And Suds. 1.25 Kangaroo Beach. 2.25 Play School Science Time. 3.00 Play School. 5.00 Bluey’s Big Play. 6.35 Kangaroo Beach. 6.55 Bluey. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.35 Gladiators UK. 9.35 Kids BBQ Championship. 10.20 Kids Baking C’ship. 11.00 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am My Neighbour Totoro. Continued. (1988, PG) 6.35 The Secret World Of Arrietty. (2010) 8.20 Spirited Away. (2001, PG) 10.35 Animalia. (2023, M, French, Arabic, Berber) 12.20pm Discovering Film. 1.10 Castle In The Sky. (1986, PG) 3.30 Ponyo. (2008) 5.30 Kiki’s Delivery Service. (1989, PG) 7.30 Undercover.

8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.30 Bewitched. 11.40 MOVIE: Superman. (1978, PG) 2.30pm Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Green Lantern. (2011, M) 10.50 Seinfeld. 11.50 The 100. 12.40am Love Island UK. 1.35 The Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City. 3.15 9Honey

Tuesday, April 7

ABC (2)

Virginia Trioli meets with Andy Griffiths. 9.50 Compass. (PG, R)

10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. (R) 10.50 Four Corners. (R) 11.40 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R) 12.30 Long Lost Family. (R) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 1.50 Unforgotten. (Ml, R) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys: Maienfeld To The Rhine Gorge/Sedrun To Schwyz. (R)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline: American Veterans – The War Within. Explores America’s role in global conflicts. 10.00 Rock Legends: Patti Smith. (PGl)

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Exit. (MA15+adlns)

11.55 Elvira. (Malv, R) 3.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.05 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (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)

7.30 Australian Idol. (PGal) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie.

8.40 Doc. (Ma) The race for chief resident intensifies as Joan tasks Amy and Sonya with evaluating each other’s case work.

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

10.40 The Agenda Setters. (R)

11.40 St. Denis Medical. (PGas)

12.10 Dirty John. (MA15+v)

Travel Oz. (PG, R)

Home Shopping. (R)

NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Ml) The couples must make a big decision. 9.30 Footy Classified. (Ml) A team of footy experts tackles the AFL’s big issues and controversies. 11.00 The Hunting Wives. (MA15+alsvv)

Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 James May: Our Man In... Japan. 9.30 Into The Void: Life, Death And Heavy Metal. 10.25 Chasing Speed. 11.20 Brassic. 1.10am WWE Legends. 3.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.25 Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Daniel Tiger’s. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.40 Thomas. 4.15 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.40 Ariel. 5.20 Stan & Gran. (Premiere) 6.05 PJ Masks. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 The Slow Mo Guys’ Big Adventures. 9.30 BattleBots. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Mosley. Continued. (2019, PG) 7.05 Kiki’s Delivery Service. (1989, PG) 9.05 My Neighbour Totoro. (1988, PG) 10.40 Barbarella. (1968, M) 12.30pm The Miracle Club. (2023) 2.10 Discovering Film. 3.05 The Great Dictator. (1940, PG) 5.20 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 7.35 The Delinquents. (1989, M) 9.30 Logan’s Run. (1976, M) 11.40 Late Programs. 5.50am Ponyo. (2008) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 The Knowledge Keepers. 11.30 Te Puna Ora: The Source Of Life. 12.55pm Karla Grant Presents. 1.40 Words Matter. 2.00 Tradition On A Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem

Wednesday, April 8

TV (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 11.30 Back Roads. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.20 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG,

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

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Tonight At The Museum. (PGs) Hosted by Alex Lee.

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

Can You Keep A Secret? (Ms, R) Neha and Debbie team up.

QI. (Mal) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig. 10.00 Planet America. (R)

(MA15+dhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R)

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

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(R) 9.05 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.15 Sun & Splendour: History Of Marbella. (PGa) 10.05 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 10.55 DNA Journey. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.35 Insight. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Secret World Of Snacks. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 48 Hours: Escape From Chernobyl. Chronicles the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

8.50 Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes. (Ma, R) Explores the story of Chernobyl through a newly uncovered hoard of dramatic footage.

10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Rise Of The Raven. (Masv) 12.10 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (Malsv) 1.55 Classified. (Malv, R) 3.35 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.25 Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Daniel Tiger’s. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.40 Thomas. 4.15 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.40 Ariel. 5.20 Stan & Gran. 6.05 PJ Masks. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 9.55 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 My Adventures With Superman. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Ponyo. Continued. (2008) 7.45 Discovering Film. 8.45 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 11.00 Undercover. (2021, M, French, Spanish) 1.15pm Mad Max. (1979, M) 2.55 Forever Enthralled. (2008, PG, Mandarin) 5.35 The Ipcress File. (1965, PG) 7.35 Hard Eight. (1996, M)

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

Seven News At 4.

The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

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

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

9.30 Unfiltered. (M) Hamish McLachlan chats with Alastair Clarkson.

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

11.00 No Holds Barred: GWS Giants. (Ml)

12.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

12.30 The Act. (MA15+ans, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

Woodbridge.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) The guides head to the Cook Islands.

8.40 MOVIE: Vacation. (2015, MA15+ln, R) A man embarks on a cross-country trip to an amusement park with his family. Ed Helms, Christina Applegate.

10.40 9News Late.

11.10 The Killer Interview With Piers Morgan. (Mv, R)

12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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

7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.30 Elsbeth. (PGalv) Elsbeth battles a wealthy biohacker who will do anything to stay young, including an extreme

The Enchanted Realm comes to life at the Waterfront

FRANKSTON Waterfront has been transformed into a magical wonderland for the 2026 Australian Sand Sculpting Championships. Open daily from 10.00am5.00pm until Sunday, April 26, it’s a vibrant celebration of creativity, imagination, and family fun.

Presented by Sandstorm Events, proudly sponsored by EastLink and supported by Frankston City Council’s Destination Event Attraction Program, this year’s championships showcase more than 400 tonnes of sand sculpted into 16 large-scale installations. From fairytale castles to majestic dragons and mythical creatures, this year’s theme, The Enchanted Realm, invites visitors to step into a world where fantasy and artistry collide.

Fourteen solo sculptures have each been crafted using up to 15 tonnes of sand, alongside an awe-inspiring 65-tonne hero sculpture inspired by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and a 25-tonne interactive piece where guests can step inside for the ultimate photo moment.

A spectacular Govee-sponsored light show will run multiple times daily, transforming the sculptures into a colourful, immersive experience for all ages. Visitors can vote for their favourite sculpture and attend sculptor talks for an insight into the techniques and stories behind each masterpiece. Kids can book sand sculpting workshops, join in the fun of our Sandsational Easter Egg Hunt from April 3-5, and enjoy sand art & bottles, mini golf, a giant sandpit and heaps more family fun.

Tickets are available at the gate and online at sandstormevents.com/sandstorm-events-2026, where you can find the full program. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, the Australian Sand Sculpting Championships promises a month filled with wonder, excitement, and unforgettable artistry.

Mornington - Where the billy no longer

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

THE people of Mornington and district have been somewhat perturbed lately by the action of the Foreshore Committee removing the fireplaces which have been erected for a number of years along the foreshores for the convenience of the picnicking visitors.

The custom of having a billy of water boiled at a fire of your own making has deep seated sentiment among Australians, and the imported man or woman soon becomes infected with the prevailing custom.

And when the Foreshore Committee removed these places, and prohibited any fires being lit on the foreshores, they unwittingly furnished the fuel, and the spark, to set alight a blaze of a kind they scarcely expected.

There had been deep rumblings among a section of the people, and dark hints as to the hot time that was in store for the authors and perpetrators of what was dramatically described in some quarters as “this dastardly act”.

To understand the position clearly, it must be borne in mind that the Foreshore Committee consists of six members, three of whom represent the Progress Association, and three from the Shire Council.

The first overt act of the malcontents took shape in the form of a motion, which was carried, at a meeting of the Progress Association, requesting the members of the Foreshore Committee acting for the Progress Association to take such steps as were needful to restore the fireplaces which had been dismantled.

The debate was very keen and there were a number of lively exchanges.

The attack was led by Mr. Butler and Mr. C Griffith, and the defence chiefly lay with Messrs. F. M. Linley and McArthur, both Shire councillors and members of the Progress Association also.

However, the attacking side has carried what may be described as the outer trenches.

The subject proceedings should prove to be interesting. ***

Fruit and Vegetable Act - Fruitgrowers prosecuted

At Frankston Police Court on Tuesday , 30th March, before Messrs. Conlon, P.M., Grant, Marsh, Gray and Brown, J.’sP., several growers were proceeded against for breaches of the Fruit and Vegetation Diseases Act.

John Dickle, of Langwarrin, was charged under Section 22 (a) of the Fruit Act with having exposed for sale in Frankston on 3rd February, 1926, potatoes that were topped.

It .was stated in evidence that the top layers of the packages consisted of potatoes that would not pass through a 2.1 inch mesh riddle, while 50 percent of those in bottom layers were smaller, some only being the size of marbles. Defendant, who did not appear, was fined 20/-.

William Bond, of Pearcedale was presented on a similar charge in respect to tomatoes exposed for sale on 17th February last.

One case of fruit that was examined was found to contain 2½ inch to 3½ inch fruit in the top layer, but half the fruit underneath was under 2½ inch, some being only 1¼ inch in diameter.

A second case of tomatoes had sound fruit on top, while a number in

the bottom layers were rotten.

Mrs. Bond stated that she packed the tomatoes and put the small ones in to fill up spaces.

Defendant, who pleaded not guilty, was fined £1.

John William Parker, of Langwarrin, was similarly charged in respect to a case of apples on February 8, 1920. He was also charged with having exposed for sale apples affected with Codlin Moth, contrary to Section 16 of Vegetation Diseases Act, on same date. He pleaded not guilty to both charges.

It was stated the apples on top of one case were 2¼ inch in diameter, while those underneath were only 2 inch. Two other cases were examined were found to contain 21.5 per cent of the fruit affected with Codlin Moth.

Defendant stated in regard to the fruit charge that he put the larger ones on the top to fill up the case.

He was fined 10/- on the first charge and 20/- on the second.

Cornelius Benjamin Creed, of Baxter, pleaded not guilty to a charge of exposing for sale Codlin Moth affected apples in Frankston on 17th February, 1926.

Eight cases were examined and found to contain 28 per cent of the apples affected with Codlin Moth. Defendant was fined £1.

John Henry Currie, of Langwarrin, was also charged with exposing for sale apples and pears affected with Codlin Moth. The offence took place at Frankston on 5th March last when the fruit which was done up in 81b lots, was examined and found to contain 40 per cent affected with Codlin Moth. Defendant, who pleaded not guilty, was also fined £1.

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A DANCE in aid of the Peninsula Ambulance fund was held in the Balnarring hall on Friday, March 26.

The music, which was supplied by the “Big Six” Jazz Orchestra from Flinders Naval Depot, was excellent, in fact the best that has been heard in the Peninsula for some considerable time.

Great praise is due to this orchestra who voluntarily gave not only their services, but practically organised the whole affair.

The supper, which was excellent, was provided by Mrs. Strain, who was ably assisted by her daughter.

Although the dance was not well advertised a good number turned up, and during the evening Mr. W. Sheldon (secretary of the orchestra) Dutch auctioned a 51b cake made by Mrs. Strain and collected 17/- in a very short space of time.

Toward the close of the evening Mr. Jack,. of the Peninsula Motor Ambulance service, passed a vote of thanks to the orchestra, and in responding, Mr. Sheldon said the “Big Six” were pleased to do whatever lay in their power for charity, and would be pleased at any other time to give their services to any local charities, subject to permission of the C.O. at the Depot.

It is to be hoped that we will hear more of this admirable orchestra in the near future.

Dancing finished at 1am and everyone left feeling well satisfied with their evening’s enjoyment.

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Mrs. W. G. Wells left for Tasmania on Tuesday last, where she intends

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Mrs Grimwade, wife of Brigadier General Grimwade, performed, the opening of the Frankston Horticultural Society’s Autumn Flower Show, held in the Palais on Friday last.

Today (Thursday, April 1) .the Minister of Land (Mr. Downward) will celebrate the 79th anniversary of his birth. He is the oldest member in the Legislative Assembly, having represented Mornington for 32 years.

He has been a member of three Governments, Bent Ministry (1908-9), Bowser Ministry (1917-18) and the present Ministry since its formation in November, 1924.

On Tuesday, 30th March, the death took place at “Maxwelton” private hospital, Frankston, of Miss Margaret Elliott. Deceased, who resided on her property off Cranbourne Road was well known locally and highly respected.

She was a prominent member of the Frankston Presbyterian church and played an important part in securing the erection of the church in Frankston.

Miss Elliott was the daughter of, the late Mr. Michael Elliott, at one time manager of the Bank of Australasia at Ballarat.

The funeral took place on Wednesday, the remains being interred in the Frankston cemetery.

The Prime Minister (Hon. S. M. Bruce) returned from Sydney today (Thursday) and is spending the Easter holidays at his Frankston home.

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From the Pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 1 April 1926

Head to Fish Creek for a cosy time

FISH Creek will once again showcase its enthusiasm for creativity when the Tea Cosy Festival returns 16–24 May 2026, with this year’s theme: “Life on the Farm.”

Across nine days, the town will be filled with exhibitions, workshops, weekend Devonshire Teas, a makers’ market, and displays and installations reflecting the theme. As always, the festival is powered by many volunteers and supportive local businesses, with proceeds returned to local community groups and projects.

At the heart of the festival is the Tea Cosy Exhibition in the Fish Creek Memorial Hall in an extravaganza of imaginative competition entries that reinterpret the humble tea cosy in surprising and often extraordinary ways. With more than 200 entries received in 2024, the exhibition remains the centrepiece and the place where the festival’s artistry and spirit are on full display.

Co-convenor Lisa Williams said “It’s wonderful to see so many unique and different entries, from across Australia. We’ve also loved the past entries from students of all ages showing there is clearly a lot of emerging crafting talent.” Madeline Getson, Co-convenor, also commented that “other attractions alongside the tea cosy competition ensure there is something for everyone – artists, workshops, makers market and craft stalls will ensure people of all ages can enjoy the festival atmosphere.”

The first Tea Cosy Festival was held in 2013 as a small exhibition that quickly became a signature event. Since then, it has grown into a much-loved biennial celebration whilst still distinctly Fish Creek, still community-led, and still a fundraiser for local causes.

Thinking about entering in 2026? The Committee would love to receive your work, whether you’re a seasoned maker or simply keen to have a go.

New for 2026: a dedicated first-time entrant category, designed to welcome crafters of all experience levels.

Entries close: 13 April 2026

Entry details and categories: teacosyfestival.com.au

Thinking about visiting the festival? The full program is now online. A limited number of early bird ticket sales are available for our fabulous array of crafting workshops. Full details: teacosyfestival.com.au

PUZZLE ZONE

BELVOIR St Theatre, one of Australia’s most celebrated theatre companies, brings Mandela Mathia’s powerful autobiographical solo show Lose to Win to Frankston Arts Centre for one night only on Saturday 16 May, as part of the 2026 Season and the South Side Festival.

Blending spoken word, song and humour, Mathia (known for The Cherry Orchard) shares his extraordinary journey from South Sudan to Egypt, and ultimately to Australia. Forced to flee his war-torn home as a child, he spent years searching for safety, identity and belonging—before discovering a passion for performance. The result is a deeply personal and uplifting work that speaks to resilience, hope and the human spirit.

“In this country, you think it’s your right to have three meals a day. Me, where I came from?

I think it’s a miracle,” Mathia reflects, grounding the story in lived experience. His performance is both joyful and poignant, offering audiences a rare insight into a life shaped by hardship, perseverance and imagination.

“This show explores my life from birth to Australia,” Mathia said. “It’s about self-acceptance, perseverance, and inspiring people to reinvent themselves and find light at the end of the tunnel.”

Directed by Jessica Arthur (The Wolves), Lose to Win transforms one man’s story into an intimate theatrical experience. Belvoir

Artistic Director Eamon Flack describes Mathia as a captivating performer whose warmth and depth shine on stage, creating

theatre that is both charming and remarkable. A celebration of the South Sudanese community and the power of storytelling, Lose to Win is a moving and unforgettable modern Australian story. Lose to Win plays at Frankston Arts Centre on Saturday 16 May at 8pm. Tickets are available at thefac.com.au or by calling 03 9784 1060.

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Frankston Rovers Junior Football Club celebrate two Good Sports Awards

THE Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s Good Sports team has announced Frankston Rovers Junior Football Club as the recipient of two Good Sports Awards, recognising its strong commitment to promoting positive health and wellbeing, including preventing and reducing harms from alcohol and other drugs.

The Rovers were announced runnerup for the Good Sports Victorian Club of the Year Award, for going above and beyond the requirements of the highest level of the Good Sports program.

Club treasurer, Mark Longley, has been announced as the Good Sports Victorian Volunteer of the Year, for his efforts in building and maintaining a strong family-friendly club environment.

As a gold level Good Sports club, the Rovers have policies that cover alcohol and tobacco management, illegal drugs, mental health, safe transport, and supporting junior members.

Social media manager, Tash Degrassi, said the club joined the Good Sports program to create a safer, healthier, and more inclusive culture for members and families.

“We wanted to grow on positive healthy behaviours and provide a positive role-modelling environment for our juniors. The Good Sports program gave us the tools, resources, and confidence to create clear policies around alcohol management, child safety, and wellbeing. It has helped us embed our

club values of integrity, inclusivity community, and fun, to help make our club a safe, family-friendly space for everyone,” Degrassi said.

“We’ve created a culture that supports families through safe transport options, education around healthy lifestyle choices and alcohol-free events. At adult functions, alcohol service is limited, with safe transport options and responsible service standards in place.

“We are more than just a football club, we are a community hub where children and families feel welcome, supported, and safe. We provide affordable sport, social connection, and a

sense of belonging. The club promotes strong community values through programs focused on wellbeing, respect, and inclusion,” said Degrassi.

Tash said that the club was very excited that the club’s treasurer and tireless volunteer, Mark Longley, was being recognised as the Good Sports Victorian Volunteer of the Year.

“Mark truly represents the spirit of the Rovers, and goes above and beyond every single week to keep the club running smoothly. From being the first to arrive at the club, to managing the canteen, to time keeping, and cleaning up after all events, Mark’s

dedication reflects the very best of our club values,” said Degrassi.

“Mark’s calm leadership has helped de-escalate issues and guide others through respectful education. He role models safe and responsible behaviour, which supports the committee in promoting Good Sports principles. Thanks to volunteers like Mark, our club not only thrives but remains a safe, supportive, and family-focused environment for all.”

The Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s Victoria Manager, Skye Mackay, applauded the Good Sports Awards finalists, saying they should all be in-

credibly proud of their achievements.

“The Good Sports Awards give winning clubs and volunteers the recognition they deserve. Their commitment to building healthy and family-friendly environments is truly inspiring,” Mackay said.

For more than 25 years, Good Sports has been helping to build a healthier sporting nation, working with community sports clubs to prevent and reduce alcohol-related harm such as drink driving and address issues around tobacco, vaping, illicit drugs, and mental health.

“The program is proven to reduce risky drinking and alcohol-related harms, while increasing club members’ knowledge and confidence in addressing mental health and illicit drug issues,” said Mackay.

“Local sports clubs can sometimes be places where alcohol and drugrelated harms occur, but Good Sports proves they can also be a powerful force for positive change, shaping healthier behaviours and stronger communities.”

More than 12, 000 local sports clubs across Australia are part of the Good Sports program, including more than 3,000 clubs in Victoria. In Victoria, Good Sports is funded by the Australian Government.

For more information about Good Sports and the Good Sports Awards visit: goodsports.com.au.

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Chelsea’s 10 men walk tall

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

CHELSEA staged a stunning come-from-behind

3-1 win with 10 men against Ashburton United in their State 4 South-East clash last weekend.

Undermanned following the straight red shown to Adam Dunsford in the 67th minute in an offthe ball incident and down 1-0 the royal blues faced a mighty hurdle to record their opening win of the season.

Their get-of-jail-free card came in the form of East Bentleigh recruit Patrick Briggs whose two goals in five minutes turned this contest on its head.

In the 70th minute Briggs made Ashburton pay for not clearing from a corner and his firm low strike made it 1-1.

The 10 men hit the front five minutes later when Briggs cut in from the right and hammered another low shot that beat Ashburton keeper Josh Elford at his near post.

The exclamation mark on a superb comeback came in the 85th minute.

Michael Swinnerton played in ace scorer James Stinson who won the race to the ball with Elford. Stinson was left with the simple task of stroking the ball into the unguarded goal and end Ashburton’s hopes.

In other State 4 news Baxter lost 2-0 at home to King’s Domain on Saturday.

Baxter featured a debutant in 19-year-old winger Nicholas Brigo signed from Bayside Argonauts.

Rosebud used last weekend’s bye for a friendly hit-out against Knox Churches.

The Buds won 3-0 with goals from Brad Vlachy (2) and Ben Craig.

Vlachy is a recent signing from WA club Inglewood.

In State 1 Mornington had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Boroondara Eagles at Civic Reserve last weekend.

The Seagulls went 1-0 down in the 27th minute when a short corner was crossed to the back post and Joe Coveney’s glancing header gave Mornington keeper Kane Runge no chance.

James Kelly came on at half-time and equalised in the 50th minute.

He was put through by Joe Hunt and took a touch before hammering a low shot past Boroondara keeper Ryan Ramsden.

Skye United marked its debut in State 1 with a 3-3 away draw to Doveton on Saturday night.

With Skye gaffer Phil McGuinness away for the best part of six weeks Alex Rojas and Trav Mitchell will be in charge for the opening part of the season.

The hosts led after eight minutes thanks to Zac Postrenga and should have gone further ahead 10 minutes later but sent their spot kick wide.

A frantic five minutes before half-time saw Skye earn a penalty which new recruit Marcus Spivey dispatched.

From the resulting kick-off Spivey put the visitors ahead after following up Varmah Mgoneh’s initial strike.

In the 65th minute Doveton drew level from the penalty spot when Sam Maggs converted but

Mgoneh put the visitors back in the driver’s seat eight minutes later when he pounced on a loose ball to steer it into an unmanned net.

But the Doves grabbed a point 10 minutes from time with a superb strike from distance by Isaiah Joseph after Skye failed to clear its lines.

In State 2 Peninsula Strikers and Brandon Park drew 3-3 at Centenary Park on Saturday after some interesting refereeing decisions.

The day started badly when Tuach Ter came off with a hamstring injury but a minute later a superb Danny Brooks free-kick put the home side 1-0 up.

The home side went further ahead in the 35th minute when Brandon Park keeper Andrew Mensah couldn’t hold a Callum Bradbury shot and Riley Anderton made it 2-0.

Brandon Park hit back in the 53rd minute with a neat finish from Masee Namdar but five minutes later Strikers restored their two-goal cushion when Joel Bowen got in behind the visitors’ defence and finished well.

In the 72nd minute Brandon Park was awarded a controversial penalty which Joe O’Connor easily converted to make it 3-2.

The visitors applied the pressure and Strikers were hanging on until deep into time added when Stefanos Gerondaras scored and the spoils were shared.

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In State 5 Somerville Eagles won 2-1 away to Sandown Lions on Saturday.

The visitors struck first when Tom Simmons played a long ball to Max Watson whose excellent first touch set him up to slot the ball past the advancing Sandown keeper.

Shortly after the home side levelled through Lul Puol whose corner was cleared back to him and he struck a fine shot from the edge of the box to make it 1-1.

Somerville’s winner came from Tom Simmons in his first game back from an ACL injury.

Around the 30-minute mark he linked with Tom Pollock who crossed and Watson laid the ball off for Simmons to slide it home.

Somerville will submit a report to Football Victoria with a critique of the performance of one of the official assistant referees along with Veo footage.

Seaford United remains winless after losing 4-2 away to Monbulk Rangers on Friday night.

Seaford was outplayed in the first half and came in at the interval facing a 3-1 deficit.

Matthew Cobb scored for Seaford in the 12th minute running onto Conor McFall’s through ball and finishing well.

The visitors made three substitutions at halftime and were more competitive in the second half but they only scored once through a Has-

san Nazari penalty in the 55th minute after Zain Ahmed was brought down inside the box.

In State 6 Mount Eliza remains unbeaten after Saturday’s 2-0 away win over Pakenham United. Mount Eliza’s opener came from the penalty spot in the 12th minute converted by Michael Wright.

The home side was kept at bay and its fate was sealed in the 89th minute when a poor headed clearance fell to Billy Gowans who volleyed truly to make it 2-0.

Frankston Pines lost 4-0 away to Whitehorse United and Mentone lost 7-2 at home to Old St Kevins.

Eric Ervine and Nikola Varga scored for Mentone.

In State 7 Aspendale made it back-to-back wins with Saturday’s 3-0 home success against Noble Suns.

Taylan Yildirim put the hosts in front in the 36th minute following a fine move with Kailan Smith and Mitch Hodder combining to set up Yildirim’s calm side-foot finish.

Suns pressed hard in the second half but couldn’t break through and in the 72nd minute after being brought down Hodder converted from the penalty spot by sending the keeper the wrong way.

Substitute Dylan Flavelle secured the points in the 84th minute when he raced onto a long ball and slotted it past the stranded keeper.

Mount Martha turned in a much more spirited performance than the previous week when drawing 2-2 away to Lilydale Montrose United last weekend.

Davey Jones put the visitors ahead early when he held off his opponent then slotted the ball into the far corner but just before half-time the Mariners were caught on the break and it was 1-1 at the interval.

The home side came out of the blocks quickly in the second period and took a 2-1 lead but Mount Martha hit back and had Lilydale Montrose on the back foot.

Their pressure was rewarded late in the game via a well-timed run and fine finish from Tom Brewster.

It was a positive sign for Mount Martha which is undergoing a major senior program rebuild under head coach Andy McCabe and football director Gary Talbot.

The club boasts modern facilities at its Civic Reserve headquarters and almost 600 players across its male and female programs.

If you are keen to try out you can attend senior men’s training on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm.

There are no league games this weekend due to the Easter break however the three remaining local clubs in the Dockerty Cup are in action.

NEXT WEEKEND’S CUP GAMES

Thursday 2 April, 8pm

Westvale v Langwarrin, McKechnie Reserve

Saturday 4 April, 1pm

Skye Utd v Brunswick Juventus, Skye Recreation Reserve

Western Utd v Mornington, Ironbark Fields

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