Frankston Times 3rd March 2026

RED HILL SHOW 98th

RED HILL S OW 98

Family fun starts at the 98th Red Hill Show with Carnival Rides, Face Painting, Pony Rides, the Gumboot Throw, Animals Galore and the Australian Mountain Boarders.

There’s plenty for the adults too - Woodchop, Cattle, Sheep & Alpacas, Working Dogs, Shearing Displays, the Berkley Fishing Supertank, Art & Craft, Local Producers, Food Trucks, Wine, Cider and Live Music. And the best part? Most of the fun is included with your entry ticket.

Family fun starts at the 98th Red Hill Show withCarnival Rides, Face Painting, Pony Rides, the Gumboot Throw, Animals Galore and the Australian Mountain Boarders.

There’s plenty for the adults too - Woodchop, Cattle, Sheep & Alpacas, Working Dogs, Shearing Displays, the Berkley Fishing Supertank, Art & Craft, Local Producers, Food Trucks, Wine, Cider and Live Music. And the best part? Most of the fun is included with your entry ticket.

Family fun starts at the 98th Red Hill Show with Carnival Rides, Face Painting, Pony Rides, the Gumboot Throw, Animals Galore and the Australian Mountain Boarders.

There’s plenty for the adults too - Woodchop, Cattle, Sheep & Alpacas, Working Dogs, Shearing Displays, the Berkley Fishing Supertank, Art & Craft, Local Producers, Food Trucks, Wine, Cider and Live Music. And the best part? Most of the fun is included with your entry ticket.

Council eyes state election money Community supported

by the resignation of former deputy Liberal leader Sam Groth.

FRANKSTON Council has unveiled its wishlist for funding ahead of the state election later this year.

Voters will head to the polls for the state election by late November. The election will be preceded by a byelection in Nepean in May, triggered

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With election fever ramping up, Frankston Council has revealed its “advocacy agenda”. It is seeking just over $17 million from the future state government to match commitments made by council.

Council’s election wishlist includes $1.75 million towards the Bruce Park Pavilion redevelopment; $2 million

for the Len Phelps Pavilion refurbishment; $200,000 for the Langwarrin Men’s Shed upgrade; $2 million for the Monterey Reserve Precinct; $1.8 million for the Baxter Park Master Plan implementation; $2.2 million for the Langwarrin District Level Play Space; and $5.85 million towards five shared user paths at Fletcher Road in Frankston, Robinsons Road in Langwarrin, Frankston-Dandenong Road

in Carrum Downs, Eel Race Road in Seaford, and Baxter-Tooradin Road in Frankston South.

Council is also asking for money towards improved gateway entrances at the Frankston Freeway and Beach Street underpass, $750,000 for the Community Connectors program, and $500,000 to enable Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Zero to continue providing assertive outreach

THE Frankston RSL has awarded a total of $250,000 to 45 different local community groups. The RSL hosted its second Community Support Giving Day event last week, where it handed out the cash. Brett Rowlands, general manager of Frankston RSL said “our commitment to the community is best explained through our community support program. As a proud community hub, Frankston RSL actively supports local initiatives, contributing over $250,000 annually in supporting 25 plus local sporting groups and over 30 not-for-profit groups.”

See story page 6. Pictures: Supplied

services for people in Frankston experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Frankston mayor Sue Baker said “we’re taking a strong, united message to candidates. These are projects and services that are ready to go, widely supported and capable of delivering real and long-lasting benefits across our whole city.”

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Fast-tracked developments on the way

MAJOR developments in Frankston are being fast-tracked under a new council scheme.

The “Priority Development Program” launched last week. Under the initiative, Frankston Council will fast-track eligible major developments by offering priority case management, clear upfront guidance, and a commitment to decisions within 16 weeks.

The passage of the FMAC Structure Plan in 2025 paved the way for more high-rise developments in Frankston. Late last year Frankston councillors unanimously approved plans for a 10 storey building at 347-349 Nepean Highway, a 14 storey building at 431 Nepean Highway, and ticked off amended 14-storey plans for 424-426 Nepean Highway. Construction on the planned 14-storey apartment building at 446-450 Nepean Highway began last year, and a 14 storey mixeduse building at 438-444 Nepean Highway was approved last August (“More highway high-rises approved” The Times, 15/12/2025).

Frankston mayor Sue Baker says that going forward, developers will receive increased plan-

ning support including enhanced pre-application advice, priority assessment, and post-permit concierge assistance. “Frankston City is open for business and serious about enabling the right development in the right locations,” she said

“The Priority Development Program creates certainty, reduces delays and supports highquality outcomes - helping city-shaping projects get moving sooner while maintaining strong planning and design standards. By streamlining planning approvals for eligible projects, our Priority Development Program supports the Federal Government’s goal of accelerating the delivery of much needed housing, helping to reduce the acute housing needs that exist in our community.”

The fast-tracking initiative was announced at the end of last year. (“Council promises fasttracked developments” The Times, 1/12/2025) For more information visit frankston.vic.gov. au/Planning-and-Building/Planning/PriorityDevelopment-Program Brodie Cowburn

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Warrantless search powers extended

VICTORIA Police powers to search people for weapons without warrants within the Bayside Shopping Centre precinct have been extended for four months.

At the beginning of the year, Victoria Police designated the Frankston’s Bayside Shopping Centre precinct as a “Designated Area under section 10D of the Control of Weapons Act 1990”. The declaration allows police to warrantless weapon searches, including electronic wand searches, vehicle and bag searches, and frisks (“Expanded police powers at shop” The Times, 12/1/2026). That designation was scheduled to expire on 28 February, but last week was extended until 30 June.

The expanded police powers have proved divisive - a designated area

declaration made for Melbourne’s CBD in late 2025 was revoked four months early after it was challenged in the Federal Court.

The boundary of the Bayside Shopping Centre precinct affected is Fletcher Road at the north; Young Street and Horne Street to the east; Wells Street and Park Lane to the south; and Thompson, Keys, Olsen, and Evelyn Streets to the west.

THE boundary of the Victoria Police “designated area” at Bayside Shopping Centre. Picture: Supplied

98 charges for alleged car thief laid

A MAN will face Frankston Magistrates’s Court this week charged with 98 offences, stemming from alleged thefts across the east of Melbourne between November 2025 and February 2026.

The 31-year-old man was arrested after a raid on a property on Duce Street in Cranbourne East on 25 Feb-

ruary, about 8am. He allegedly fled on foot but was arrested in a nearby yard.

The 98 charges include burglary, theft, theft of motor vehicle, theft from motor vehicle, handle stolen goods, obtain property by deception, unlicensed driving, commit indictable offence whilst on bail, and fail to answer bail.

Police allege they found an allegedly stolen BMW, stolen power tools, and a small quantity of methylamphetamine and 1,4-Butanediol at the Cranbourne East property.

The man faced Frankston Magistrate’s Court on 25 February, and was further remanded until 5 March.

Frankston hosts AI learning centre

A $30 MILLION TAFE centre focused on AI and other emerging technologies is set to be established in Frankston.

The state and federal government has announced the Digital, AI and Technology Centre of Excellence, which will be situated at the Chisholm Institute’s Frankston campus. A $20.6 million “Home and Community Care Centre of Excellence” will also be established at Holmesglen Institute’s Moorabbin campus.

The Frankston centre will host TAFE simulation labs with artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and other emerging fields with applied research and evaluation. The Moorabbin Home and Community Care Centre of Excellence will help meet the demand for home-based care, and will feature a smart house fitted with adaptive tech-

nology.

Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea said “the establishment of the Digital, AI and Technology Centre of Excellence in Frankston will place local TAFE students and teachers at the forefront of cutting-edge skills in one of Australia’s fastest-growing sectors.”

“As the local member, one of my top priorities is ensuring residents in Dunkley can access the very best training and skills opportunities, right here in our local community,” she said. “This $30 million investment will deliver modern, job-ready training for people across Dunkley and the broader region, strengthening local pathways into high-value careers and making a real difference for our community. As a strong local voice, I will continue to advocate for the in-

vestments our community needs as we continue delivering for Dunkley.”

Federal skills and training minister Andrew Giles said “these two new TAFE Centres of Excellence are the latest steps by the Albanese and Allan Labor Governments to invest in delivering cutting-edge skills for Victorians.”

“Creating satellite campuses inside workplaces will provide immediate, hands-on access to real industry settings, helping deepen understanding of how digital and AI skills are used in practice, and promoting lifelong learning,” he said.

Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke said “this is a huge win for Frankston – creating new opportunities for locals and ensuring our community has the skills for the jobs of the future.”

Mayor ready for election advocacy

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“Locals have told us what matters most—feeling safe and connected, having great places to gather and play, getting around easily, and ensuring people who are struggling are met with dignity and real support,” Cr Baker said. “Our community has benefited in immeasurable ways from the outcomes of our advocacy work over the years, with the delivery of projects including Jubilee Park Stadium, Sandfield Reserve Precinct Revitalisation, the Frankston Stadium underway, and more.

“We’re ready to work with candidates across Frankston, Carrum and Hastings electorates to ensure these

priorities become real outcomes for our community.”

During the 2025 federal election campaign, council says roughly $60 million was committed towards projects in the Frankston local government area.

For more information visit frankston. vic.gov.au/advocacy

Frankston RSL makes donations

THE Frankston RSL has awarded a total of $250,000 to 45 different local community groups.

The RSL hosted its second Community Support Giving Day event last week, where it handed out the cash.

Brett Rowlands, general manager of Frankston RSL said “our commitment to the community is best explained through our community support program. As a proud community hub, Frankston RSL actively supports local initiatives, contributing over $250,000 annually in supporting 25 plus local sporting groups and over 30 not-forprofit groups.”

“Frankston RSL is in a unique position to help connect the Frankston community. The objective of Giving Day is to bring all the recipients of our Community Support Fund together and celebrate the relationship we have with each of

our recipients,” he said. “In addition, it is an opportunity to showcase the wide array of services that we as a venue, and the community groups and organisations, offer the community. The Annual Community Support Giving Day provides an enviable opportunity for recipients to network in an informal setting and work towards building deeper relationships, form new partnerships, meet new individuals and committees, as well as enable the continued growth of our great community network.”

Team Sports 4 All joined the Community Support Fund recipients this year. Shea Watts and Cindy Smith from the organisation said that they “look forward to networking with the many local sporting clubs and connecting financially disadvantaged boys and girls, and their families, into their local sporting communities using the power of team sport.”

Free mental health support from people who get it

carers. All services are free, with no referral or Medicare card required — you can simply reach out or drop in.

A key feature of the service is Peer Navigator support. When you connect with Local Services, you have the option of starting your journey with a Peer Navigator — someone with their own lived experience of mental health or substance use challenges, or of caring for someone who has.

Navigating support can feel overwhelming, especially during tough times. It’s easy to feel unsure where to begin or like your needs aren’t being heard. A Peer Navigator walks beside you every step of the way. You won’t have to repeat your story to different people — your

Peer Navigator stays alongside you, making sure your goals and needs remain at the centre of your recovery. They can help you explore your options, develop recovery goals, advocate for yourself (or on your behalf if needed), and connect you with the right mix of supports — from oneon-one conversations to group programs and creative workshops.

If additional services are required, they’ll guide you through the process so you feel supported, informed and confident every step of the way.

For more information or to speak with someone drop into 454 Nepean Highway, Frankston, call 1800 000 525 or visit wellways.org/localservices

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in Frankston is delivered by Wellways in partnership with Mentis Assist and Peninsula Health and funded by the Victorian Government.

Greenways: A new lifestyle Seniors

WHY choose a retirement village?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Come meet our Residents

• Inspect our newly refurbished Units and Apartments

• 3MP will be live broadcasting

• Coffee Van • FREE Sausage sizzle • Raffle and prizes • Market stalls

Easy living in serviced apartments

SERVICED apartments in a retirement village offer valuable housing options for older adults who are independent but may require a little extra day-to-day support.

Daily Meals

One of the key features of serviced apartment living is the provision of daily meals. Most retirement villages offering serviced apartments provide nutritious, chef-prepared meals served in communal dining areas, promoting both convenience and social interaction. Residents can enjoy well-balanced meals without the effort of shopping, meal preparation, or cooking—an important benefit for those who may find kitchen tasks increasingly challenging.

Cleaning

In addition to meals, serviced apartments typically include regular housekeeping services. This includes cleaning of the apartment, vacuuming, dusting, and bathroom maintenance. Fresh linen and towel changes are often provided on a weekly basis, removing the burden of laundry and allowing residents to enjoy a more relaxed and stress-free lifestyle.

Personal support is also available, although the extent of this assistance is flexible depending on individual needs and the village’s service offering. Some residents may choose to access help with medication management, showering, dressing, or other daily living tasks. These services are delivered by trained care staff and can be tailored to ensure

residents remain as independent as possible while receiving the assistance they require.

Security and feeling safe is another essential aspect of serviced apartment living.

Emergency call systems are installed in all apartments, ensuring residents have access to immediate help if required. Onsite staff are available, providing reassurance for both residents and their families.

Social connection and Wellbeing Centennial Living Retirement villages offer a full program of social, cultural, and recreational activities, such as hobby groups, exercise classes, art and craft clubs, music sessions, and entertainment.

These activities encourage participation and engagement, which research has shown to be vital for maintaining mental and emotional health in later life.

Serviced apartments at Centennial Living are much more affordable than you might think ($160,000 for studio style to $240,000), it is certainly worth making an enquiry.

With services ranging from meals and cleaning to personal care and social activities, they offer a comprehensive solution for older, frail but independent residents who are fully mobile and wish to continue enjoying life in a safe and supportive environment.

Note: Village visits and tours are by appointment only. For more information fill in the contact us form at www.centennialliving.com.au

A family owned business from humble beginnings

WHEN Shane and Max Kelly opted for a career change in the 1990’s, they had no idea that one day, they would become the leading force behind significant change in the Aged and Disability sector.

Together, they chose to become qualified carers to help people in their community living with a disability. They soon noticed a gap in the industry along the Mornington Peninsula, and from a spare room in their Rye home, After-Care was born.

Today, After-Care is a multi-awardwinning company that encompasses strong family and community values which proudly support many local sporting and community groups.

After-Care, a registered NDIS Support Provider and Register Provider of Home Care Packages continue to deliver high-quality in-home support to hundreds of clients living with ageing needs and disabilities each week, so that they can remain living independently in their home and community.

With a dedicated family of Coordinators, Care Managers and Support Workers, After-Care delivers services to all of Southeast Melbourne, as far as Ringwood.

When you choose After-Care to provide your services, you will get:

• Individualised support. tailored to your personal preferences and needs

• A dedicated Care Manager who will visit you in your home and learn about you as a person

• Support Workers who are fully trained and uphold the After-Care family values

• Support when you need it. including after-hours

• High-Quality, safe care

• Assistance with complex health needs

Assistance with keeping your garden beautiful and safe

Our clients and staff say that they feel supported always, and part of the After-Care family.

So what are you waiting for? “Let our family help your family.”

For more information visit www.after-care.com.au.

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

SATURDAY

FRIDAY JAMIE OLIVER: EAT YOURSELF HEALTHY

TEN, 7.30pm

In a surprising revelation, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver (left) admits that for the first 15 years of his culinary career, he didn’t really pay much attention to the nutrition of his meals. However, over the past decade, Oliver has been studying the power of nourishing foods that don’t compromise on flavour. In this five-part series, the Naked Chef shares upgraded takes on everyday classics and fresh ways to boost our meals.

BLUE MURDER MOTEL

ABC TV, 7.30pm

McLeod’s Daughters co-stars Michala Banas and Brett Tucker (both pictured right) reunite for this Kiwi murder mystery with a kooky twist. Recently retired from the Sydney homicide squad for reasons they’re not willing to discuss, married couple Vinny (Banas) and Cole (Tucker) head across the ditch for a fresh start, buying a rundown retro motel in a seaside town near Auckland. It’s not quite the dream they had in mind though – the plumbing’s a disaster, the sign is permanently askew… and there’s a dead body in one of the rooms.

SUNDAY

DOG PARK

ABC TV, 8.30pm

Viewers tuning into this Melbourne-made “comedy” expecting to watch in an off-leash dog park might have been surprised to find that the six-part ABC series isn’t exactly a barrel of laughs. Rather, it’s a sometimes-sad, sometimes-serendipitous drama with a wry sense of humour. In Sunday’s season finale, Roland (Leon Ford) and pooch Beattie are on top of the world after welcoming Mia (Florence Gladwin) back home from the US. The teen even joins them at the park for Samantha (Celia Pacquola, above right with Ford) and Steve’s (Nick Boshier) champagne wedding breakfast, an occasion that gives Roland food for thought.

TUESDAY

MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT

NINE, 7.30pm

Rolling green hills, tranquil bird song and luxurious accommodation – it might sound relaxing but there’s no surer way to ensure chaos and conflict among Married at First Sight participants than the series’ infamous Retreat Week. Like a days-long dinner party, the couples are encouraged to mingle, gain a fresh perspective and find out if their connections really work outside the four walls of their Sydney apartments. This year, it’s a bad joke that has sent the experiment into meltdown – with the fallout isolating Rachel and Steven from the rest of the group. At the final drinks night, Bec (left) is caught at the centre of the drama as the lingering tensions reach an explosive conclusion.

Let our family help your family

Thursday, March 5

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Tonight At The Museum. (PG, R) 10.30 The Weekly. (R) 11.00 Creative Types. (Final, PGv, R) 11.30 QI. (M, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Bergerac. (Ml, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (Final, R) 4.00 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PGa, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (PGaw, R) 9.25 My Unique B&B. (R) 10.15 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 11.05 The Toy Hospital. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Ancient Egypt: Top 7 Pyramids. (R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 The Wonders Of Europe. (PGav, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Catch Phrase. (PG, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Toronto Airport Uncovered. (PG) An oversold flight causes problems.

8.30 The Hospital: In The Deep End. (Return, Ma) Matt Preston, Jelena Dokic and Ruby Rose visit two of the country’s busiest public hospitals.

tasks.

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.15 The Business. (R)

11.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG, R) 12.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.05 Parliament Question Time. 2.05 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)

4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

9.35 A Spy Among Friends. Philby senses his position is fragile.

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 In Memoriam. (Madlv)

12.00 The Hollow. (Madlv, R) 2.05 Silent Road. (Mav, R) 4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

The Chase.

Seven News At 4.

The Chase Australia.

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

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

11.30 Australian Idol. (PGl, R) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie.

12.50 Dare Me. (MA15+asv)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

TEN (10)

At First

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 1. Melbourne Storm v Parramatta Eels.

9.55 NRL Thursday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game.

10.40 9News Late.

11.10 The Equalizer. (Mv) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Surfing Australia TV. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

Friday, March 6

ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australia’s Wild Odyssey. (Final, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00

ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Muster Dogs. (PG, R)

2.00 Dog Park. (Ml, R) 2.30 In Limbo. (Mal, R)

2.55 Fake Or Fortune? (R)

3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv)

4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.35 Gardening Australia. Tammy Huynh visits a colourful slice of Malta.

8.35 Professor T. (PGa) Out of prison, Professor T is desperate to get back to his work at the university and with the police.

9.25 Tonight At The Museum. (PG, R) Hosted by Alex Lee.

9.55 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) A satirical news program.

10.25 Dog Park. (M, R)

10.55 ABC Late News.

11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R)

12.00 Smother. (Mls, R)

1.45 Rage New Music. (MA15+dhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PGadhlnsv)

Programs. 3.30pm Wiggle. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.35 Vida The Vet. 5.40 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.40 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.05 ScoobyDoo And Guess Who? 8.35 My Adventures With Superman. 8.55 BattleBots. 9.45 Gladiators UK. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 9.25 My Unique B&B. (R) 10.15 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 11.05 The Toy Hospital. 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.55 The Hospital: In The Deep End. (Ma, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Marseille: Birth Of A Megapolis. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG) Rae Johnston goes sledding.

8.30 Fukushima: Days That Shocked The World. Witnesses and survivors of the 2011 Fukushima disaster recall the struggle for survival amid the devastation.

9.25 Fly With Me. (Ml, R) Explores the history of women in flight.

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Sisi. (PGa)

12.05 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+v, R) 2.00 El Immortal: Gangs Of Madrid. (MA15+av, R) 3.50 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Killer Condo. (2022, Mav, R) 3.00 Unfiltered: Cricket. (PG, R)

Women’s Test Cricket: Pre-Game.

Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. (Return) A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match.

7.30 Football. AFL. Opening Round. Gold Coast Suns v Geelong. From People First Stadium, Queensland.

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

12.00 GetOn Extra.

12.30 Dare Me. (MA15+asv)

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

10.00 Undiscovered Vistas. 11.00 Going Places. Noon Wilfred Buck. 1.45 First Horse. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 MOVIE: The Adventures Of Sharkboy And Lavagirl. (2005) 9.20 MOVIE: First Sunday. (2008, PG) 11.00 Late Programs. NITV (34) 6am Home

Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG)

9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Romantic Rewrite. (2022, PGa, R) Kristina Cole Geddes. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Airport Security: USA. (Premiere, PGd) A traveller brings in dolls filled with salt.

8.30 MOVIE: London Has Fallen. (2016, MA15+lv, R) Terrorists launch a concentrated attack on the leaders of the Western world, who are gathering in London. Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart.

10.30 MOVIE: Exit Wounds. (2001, MA15+lv, R) Steven Seagal.

12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.20 Innovation Nation. (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) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Jamie Oliver: Eat Yourself Healthy. (Premiere) Jamie Oliver cooks meatballs.

8.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) Professionals Tom and Erin know it’s time to make a decision on their current Queenslander. 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. 2.35pm Where Are You Really From? 3.10 WorldWatch. 5.10 From North Korea, With Love. 6.05 Over The Black Dot. 6.35 The Future. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Hustlers. (2019) 10.30 Cycling. UCI Track World Cup. Day 1. 12.15am Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 1.05 Travel Man. 1.45 Night Bloomers. 2.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s

Limelight. Continued. (1952, PG) 8.10 Discovering Film. 9.00 Agatha Christie’s Crooked House. (2017, PG) 11.05 In A Land That No Longer Exists. (2022, M, German) 1pm Marinette. (2023, M) 2.50 The Movie Show. 3.25 Tokyo Story. (1953, PG, Japanese) 6.00 The Remains Of The Day. (1993, PG) 8.30 Black Swan. (2010, MA15+) 10.30 The Whale. (2022, M) 12.45am Gravity. (2013, M) 2.25 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.

Saturday, March 7

THU 26 MAR $95pp CLOUDEHILL GARDENS

TUE 14 APR $99pp (incl. lunch)

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PGadhlnsv) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (PGadhlnsv) 12.00 News. 12.30 In The Room. (Ml, R) 1.25 Professor T. (PGa, R) 2.15 The Piano. (PG, R) 3.15 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 4.00 The ABC Of... (PGl, R) 4.30 Todd Sampson’s Why? (PGa, R) 5.00 Nick Cave And Warren Ellis At Hanging Rock. (PG, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

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

7.30 Blue Murder Motel. (Premiere, PG) Follows two married Australian detectives.

8.20 Top End Bub. (Premiere, PG)

A couple’s perfect Adelaide life is interrupted when a family tragedy strikes and they’re forced to return to Darwin.

8.50 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) Commissioner Selwyn Patterson is shot while celebrating 50 years of police service at the yacht club.

9.50 This England. (M, R) Looks at Britain during COVID-19.

10.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Prince’s Master Crafters Next Generation. (PG, R) 10.05 Vintage Voltage. (R) 11.00 World Wide Nate: African Adventures. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Sailing. SailGP Sydney. Round 3. Highlights. 3.00 Stories From The Cities. (PG) 3.30 Going Places. (R) 4.30 Light Years: Olive Cotton. (R) 5.30 Emilie Schindler: Woman In The Shadow.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Neil And Martin’s Bon Voyage. (Final) 8.25 Travels With Agatha Christie And Sir David Suchet: New Zealand. (R) Sir David Suchet heads to New Zealand. 9.20 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey: Dilruk Jayasinha. (PGa, R) 10.25 Cycling. UCI Women’s World Tour. Strade Bianche Women. From Tuscany, Italy. 12.20 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Strade Bianche Men. 3.15 El Immortal: Gangs Of Madrid. (MA15+av, R) 4.15 Going Places. (PGl, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. The Agency Randwick Guineas Day and Super Saturday. 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 Cricket. Women’s Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 9.00 Women’s Test Cricket: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day of play so far in the women’s Test match between Australia and India.

9.20 Cricket. Women’s Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Evening session. 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 2. Melbourne Supersprint. Day 1. Highlights. 1.00 Devils. (MA15+av, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Tales Of Aluna. (R) 5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

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 Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremony. From Verona Arena, Italy. Replay. 3.00 Explore TV. 3.30 Epic Builds. 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa) The team helps a man drowning in grief and clutter.

8.30 MOVIE: Father Of The Bride. (1991, G, R) A father stresses after learning his only daughter is to wed a man she has known for just six months. Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams. 10.40 MOVIE: Moonstruck. (1987, PGal, R) Cher.

12.35 Epic Builds. (R) 1.30 Open For Inspection. (R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00 Tough Tested. (R) 7.00 Reel Action. (R) 7.30 Escape Fishing With ET. (R) 8.00 IFISH. (R) 8.30 Camper Deals. (R) 9.00 All 4 Adventure. (R) 10.00 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Australian Grand Prix. Day 2. 5.30 10 News.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGad, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. After years of impasse, an intervention is necessary for a Hunters Hill couple. 8.40 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Graham Norton is joined on the couch by guests Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt and Matthew McConaughey. 9.50 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 11.00 Matlock. (R) Julian makes a shocking discovery. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 2.50pm Bamay. 3.10 Heroines. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 Mastermind Aust. 6.45 The Food That Built The World. 7.35 Engineering From Above. 8.30 MOVIE: Peppermint. (2018) 10.20 Cycling. UCI Track World Cup. Day 2. 12.30am Forged In Fire. 1.20 Travel Man. 1.50 Lion Dancers: The Crane And The Lion. 2.10 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 3.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.30 Superworm. 4.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.05 The Gruffalo’s Child. 6.05 Knee High Spies. 6.25 Paddington. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Chopped Jnr. 8.40 Shaun Tan’s Tales From Outer Suburbia. 9.05 Mr Bean: The Animated Series. 9.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.10 Abbott Elementary. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie

PG) 4.45 MOVIE: Red River. (1948) 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 MOVIE: Under Siege 2. (1995, MA15+) 10.40 Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.30 Lego Dreamzzz. 8.00 Surfing Aust. 8.30 Surfing. Australian Boardriders Battle. 6.30pm Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1. (2010, M) 10.25 MOVIE: Three Thousand Years Of Longing. (2022, M) 12.35am Prodigal Son. (Premiere) 2.15 MOVIE: Just A Farmer. (2024, M) 4.20 Surfing Aust. 4.50 Barney’s World. 5.10 Booba. 5.30 Hop. 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. High Limits World Tour. Night Grand Final. 4.00 Cricket. Women’s Test. Aust v India. Arvo.

Sunday, March 8

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 Muster Dogs. (PG, R) 3.30 The Piano UK. (R) 4.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (PGl, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Compass: Bondi Spirit.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Muster Dogs. (Final, PG) The six rookies face their final challenge.

8.30 Dog Park. (Final, Ml) It’s the day of Samantha and Steve’s wedding. Roland is thrilled to have Mia home again but is distracted by his growing feelings.

9.00 This England. (Final, MA15+l) The country continues to cope with COVID.

10.05 Blue Murder Motel. (PG, R)

10.55 Top End Bub. (PG, R)

11.20 MOVIE: Partisan. (2015, MA15+v, R)

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

ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Vintage Voltage. (R) 11.00 World Wide Nate: African Adventures. (PG) 11.30 Ageless Gardens. (R) 12.00 Cycling. ProVelo Super League. Round 4. Harbour City GP. 4.00 PBS News Compass Points. 4.30 WorldWatch. 5.00 Rehabilitating. (PGa, R) 5.20 The Granny Grommets. (PG, R) 5.30 Women Of WWII: The Untold Stories. (Premiere)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Pompeii: Life In The City With Dan Snow. (Premiere) Dan Snow and Kate Lister explore Pompeii. 9.15 Ancient Empires. (MA15+v, R) Looks at the story of Cleopatra. 10.55 Roberta Flack. (PGa, R)

12.25 Jackie And Lee: A Tale Of Two Sisters. (Ma, R) 1.20 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Acheres to Carrieres-sous-Poissy. From France. 3.20 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.30pm The Most Magnificent Thing. 3.55 Odd Squad. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Isadora Moon. 5.40 Super Monsters. 6.05 Knee High Spies. 6.25 Paddington. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 The Inbestigators. 8.00 Meet The Hedgehogs. 8.45 Amazing Animal Friends. 9.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.

1pm Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 2. Highlights. 2.00 Dreaming Big. 2.30 Football. Big Rivers Football League. Women’s. Grand final. Ngukurr v Eastside. Replay. 4.00 Artie: Our Tribute To A Legend. 4.35 Bob Marley: Uprising Live. 6.50 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.40 Most Endangered Species New Zealand. 8.30 Like My Brother. 10.15 God Is A Woman. 11.50 Late Programs. NITV (34)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. (Return) 2.30 Jabba’s Movies. (PGav, R) 3.00 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.30 Better

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Opening Round. St Kilda v Collingwood.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

11.00 The Hunters: Murder Highway. (Mav, R) A look at the Murder Highway. 12.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 2. Melbourne Supersprint. Day 2. Highlights.

1.00 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6am

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls)

8.45 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.45 9News Late.

10.15 Hunting Bundy: Chase For The Devil: Rocky Mountain Murder Spree. (MA15+asv)

11.15 The First 48: Into Thin Air/ Love And Lies. (Mav, R)

12.05 Wild Cards. (Mv, R)

1.00 Ready Vet Go: The Vet Paramedics. (PGm, 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+. Comprehensive coverage of the day’s top stories, investigative reports and stories that haven’t been heard. 7.00 Soccer. AFC 2026 Women’s Asian Cup. Group stage. Australia v Korea Republic. 10.30 Gold Wars Downunder. (Premiere, Ml) Follows three hardcore mining teams as they battle it out on the same patch of gold-rich land to see who can unearth the biggest nuggets. 11.30 MOVIE: The Lost City. (2022, Masv, R) A romance novelist gets kidnapped. Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum. 1.45 10 News+. (R) 2.10 Law & Order: SVU. (Mv, R) 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Heroines. 3.00 Making Waves: Extraordinary Women. 3.30 WorldWatch. 4.30 PBS News Compass Points. 5.10 Smoke And Steel: Secrets Of The Modern World. 6.05 The Architecture The Railways Built. 7.00 Cycling. UCI Track World Cup. Day 3. 10.55 House Of Blak: Miss First Nation. 11.55 While The Men Are Away. 1.05am Late Programs.

Movie Show. 6.25 Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 8.15 Discovering Film. 9.00 Robot Dreams. (2023, PG) 10.50 While We’re Young. (2014, M) 12.40pm The Winter Guest. (1997, M) 2.40 Time Bandits. (1981, PG) 4.45 Mosley. (2019, PG) 6.35 Meek’s Cutoff. (2010, PG) 8.30 The Hurt Locker. (2008, MA15+) 10.50 Million Dollar Baby. (2004, M) 1.15am Braveheart. (1995, MA15+) 4.25 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.

6am The

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

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. Australians tell personal stories.

8.30 ABC National Forum. (Premiere) Hosted by David Speers. 9.35 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser. 9.50 Planet America.

10.20 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.10 The Business. (R) 11.25 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) 11.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 12.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R)

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

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Going Places. (R) 9.35 My Unique B&B. (R) 10.30 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 11.20 The Toy Hospital. (PG) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Irish Road Trip With Miriam Margolyes. (Ml, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Vietnam: The Birth Of A Nation. (Premiere, PGa) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Inside The Tower Of London. (Return) 8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) Game show. Hosted by Jimmy Carr. 9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M) Hosted by Greg Davies. 10.05 SBS World News Late. 10.35 Other People’s Money. (Ml) 11.30 The Old Man. (MA15+v, R) 12.40 Kate And Larapinta. 1.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. ParisNice Race. 3.15 Mastermind Aust. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

4.30 WorldWatch. 5.00 Alone. 6.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: The Count Of Monte Cristo. (2002) 11.05 Hudson & Rex. (Return) 11.55 History Of The Sitcom. 12.45am Dark Side Of The Cage. 1.40 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm PJ Masks. 1.50 Kangaroo Beach. 2.30 Daniel Tiger’s. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.40 Thomas And Friends. 4.15 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.40 Vida The Vet. 5.20 Millie Magnificent. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Deadly 60. 8.35 Gladiators UK. 9.35 Kids BBQ Championship. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 6.20 Mosley. (2019, PG) 8.10 Meek’s Cutoff. (2010, PG) 10.05 Oliver’s Universe. (2022, M, Spanish) 12.15pm Discovering Film. 1.05

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas, R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls, R) 1.30 Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 2. 2.30 9News Presents: Moomba Parade. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Brax and Ricky are back. 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie. 9.10 The Agenda Setters. A team of trusted and respected footy voices tackles the biggest topics in the AFL world. 10.10 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest rugby league topics. 11.10 To Be Advised. 12.10 Conviction. (MA15+a, R)

1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, 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 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The couples go on the annual retreat. 9.00 Footy Classified. (Return, Ml) A team of footy experts tackles the AFL’s big issues and controversies. 10.00 Players. (Return, Ml)

A look at all the AFL news.

11.00 9News Late.

11.30 Sight Unseen. (Mav)

12.30 100% Footy. (Return, Mal) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Australian Survivor: Redemption. (PGl) Presented by David Genat. 9.00 Matlock. Julian accompanies Matty to surveil the ex-wife of a Wellbrexa executive while Hunter assists on a manslaughter case. 10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.00 10 News+.

Tuesday, March 10

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

(9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 Todd Sampson’s Why? (M, R) 11.30 If You’re Listening: Black Swans. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.20 My Unique B&B. (R) 10.15 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 11.05 The Toy Hospital. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Irish Road Trip With Miriam Margolyes. (PGa, R) 3.00 Trail Towns. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Vietnam: The Birth Of A Nation. (PGa) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00

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

7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent.

8.30 Todd Sampson’s Why? Alien Church. (Ml) Hosted by Todd Sampson. 9.00 If You’re Listening: Black Swans. (R) Presented by Matt Bevan.

9.35 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli: Jimmy Barnes. (Ml, R) 10.05 Compass. (R)

10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 ABC National Forum. (R) 12.05 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.25 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 1.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 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 Great Continental Railway Journeys: Knin To Split/ Sarajevo. (PGav, R)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi. 9.30 Dateline: Nepal’s Gen Z Uprising. The team travels to Nepal. 10.00 Rock Legends. (PGa, R) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Exit. (Mals, R) 11.55 The Carnival. (MA15+l, R) 1.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. 3.15 Safe Home. (Malv, R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 4.40 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (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) Tane makes a huge decision. 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie. 9.10 Doc. (Ma) At Jake’s father’s funeral, grief helps clarify his feelings for Amy. 10.10 Ambulance: Code Red. (Mav) Follows the work of an ambulance service. 11.10 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics. 12.10 Dirty John. (Premiere, MA15+v) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The retreat continues.

9.00 The Hunting Wives. (MA15+dlsvv) Margo has a surprise for Sophie. Callie’s jealousy grows, as does Jill’s concerns over Brad and Abby. 10.10 Footy Classified. (Ml) 11.10 9News Late.

11.40 Next Stop. (PG)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Destination WA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Our State On A Plate. (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. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Australian Survivor: Redemption. (PGl) Presented by David Genat. 8.40 NCIS. (Mv) McGee is kidnapped while promoting the latest book in his crime series. 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. 12.15pm DW The Day. 12.45 Homicide. 2.35 Kars & Stars. 3.05 BBC News At Ten. 3.35 France 24. 4.05 PBS News. 5.00 Alone. 6.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 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. (Premiere) 11.20 Brassic. 1.10am WWE Legends. 2.45 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.50pm Kangaroo Beach. 2.30 Daniel Tiger’s. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.40 Thomas And Friends. 4.15 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.40 Vida The Vet. 5.20 Millie Magnificent. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Deadly 60. 8.35 Steve Backshall Vs The Vertical Mile. 9.25 Meet The Hedgehogs. 10.10 Merlin. 10.55 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Undiscovered Vistas. 11.00 Karla Grant Presents. 11.55 Murder In Big Horn. 12.50pm Kings Of Baxter. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Faboriginal. 8.00 House Of Blak: Miss First Nation. 8.30 MOVIE: Higher Learning. (1995, MA15+) 10.45 Late Programs. NITV (34)

Movie Show. 6.05 Time Bandits. (1981, PG) 8.10 The Lady Vanishes. (1938, PG) 10.00 The Great Gatsby. (2013) 12.35pm Million Dollar Baby. (2004, M) 3.00 Mosley. (2019, PG) 4.45 Black Narcissus. (1947, PG) 6.40 Summerland. (2020, PG) 8.30 Days Of Heaven. (1978, PG) 10.15 And So It Goes. (2014, M) Midnight Secretary. (2002, MA15+) 2.00 Late Programs.

Wednesday, March 11

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 ABC National Forum. (R) 11.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 11.30 Back Roads. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 Going Places. (R) 9.30 My Unique B&B. (R) 10.20 Paddington Station 24/7. (R) 11.10 The Toy Hospital. (PG) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Vietnam: The Birth Of A Nation. (PGav) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas, R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

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

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

9.00 Dog Park. (Final, Ml, R) It’s the day of Samantha and Steve’s wedding.

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

10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 You Can’t Ask That. (Ma, R) 11.40 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 12.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.15 Parliament Question Time. 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

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

7.30 Sandi Toksvig’s Great Riviera Rail Trip. (Premiere) 8.25 Lost Grail With Alice Roberts. (PG) Professor Alice Roberts continues her Grail quest. 9.25 Prisoner 951. (M) Nazanin is alive and briefly reunited with Gabriella. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Face To Face. (Mals) 11.50 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (Malv) 12.45 MOVIE: Cold Water. (2023, PGa) 1.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. 3.15 Mastermind Aust. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Icons Unearthed: James Bond. 11.10 Brassic. 1am Dark Side Of The Ring. 1.55 Tales From The Territories. 2.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.40pm Thomas And Friends. 4.15 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.40 Vida The Vet. 5.20 Millie Magnificent. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Deadly 60. 8.55 Adv Time. 9.40 We Bare Bears. 9.55 Shaun Tan’s Tales From Outer Suburbia. 10.20 My Adventures With Superman. 10.40 Late Programs.

6am Black Narcissus. (1947, PG) 7.30 Discovering Film. 8.20 Summerland. (2020, PG) 10.15 King Of My Castle. (2024, M, French) 12.20pm Oskars Kleid. (2022, M, German, Spanish) 2.15 Anton Chekhov 1890. (2015, PG, French) 4.00 The Lady Vanishes. (1938, PG) 5.50 Callie & Son. (1981) 8.30 Dangerous Liaisons. (1988, M) 10.40 Beau Is Afraid. (2023, MA15+) 2am Late Programs. 5.40 The Movie Show. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Kindred. 1.40 Stompem Ground 2022: Footprince. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Extraordinary Animals. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding: USA. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Inside The Huddle. (Premiere) 10.30 MOVIE: Searchers. (2016, MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs. NITV (34)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Abigail and Mali are at odds. 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie.

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

10.10 Unfiltered. (M) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.

10.40 The Agenda Setters.

11.40 Australia: Now And Then. (Ma, R) 12.40 No Holds Barred: GWS Giants. (Ml, R)

2.30 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 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 1.30 Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 4. 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The couples attend another dinner party.

9.00 Naked City: HITMEN. (MA15+dlvv) With Carl Williams’ empire at its peak, the walls begin to close in around him.

10.00 9News Late.

10.30 Wild Cards. (MA15+v)

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

12.30 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. (R) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Australian

Seniors

Melburnians turn to living memorial forests as cemetery space runs out

AS Melbourne continues to grow, so too does pressure on the city’s burial grounds. Many metropolitan cemeteries are approaching capacity, leaving families with fewer options at a time when meaningful choice matters most.

Cremation now accounts for around 70 per cent of Australian funerals, yet for many, it can feel detached from the cycles of life, with little opportunity for life to continue in a tangible way. Living memorial forests provide a gentle alternative, returning ashes to the earth where they quietly nourish trees and support the rhythms of the surrounding forest.

Against this backdrop, a different approach to remembrance is gaining traction - one that celebrates life, growth, and the enduring connections we leave behind.

Melbourne-based Living Legacy Forest, launched in 2021, helps families transform ashes into nutrients that sustain native trees in protected forests and memorial gardens. Each tree becomes a living memorial, fostering local ecosystems while providing a serene space for reflection and remembrance.

Rather than marking loss with stone or concrete, the model centres on regeneration. Ashes are reintegrated into the soil, allowing trees to thrive and landscapes to be restored. Over time, forests grow, habitats strengthen, and families can witness life continuing in a tangible, unfolding way.

For many families, that sense of

ways to honour loved ones that feel aligned with how they lived,”

Warren Roberts, CEO, Living Legacy Forest says. “For some, that means choosing something gentle, sustainable and rooted in nature, where remembrance can evolve rather than feel fixed.”

Families who choose a living memorial can visit their tree, mark anniversaries, and share the space with future generations. The forests are designed to be welcoming and calm, with walking paths and quiet gathering areas that encourage reflection without formality.

“[It is a] really peaceful place to bury your loved ones’ ashes under

a tree,” says Living Legacy Forest customer, Keven Kerrison. “They can live on as a part of a native tree, and generations of family and friends that were in their lives have a perfect place to visit and just be with their thoughts and memories.”

Beyond the emotional benefits, living memorial forests address practical challenges facing cities. Traditional burial requires long-term land allocation, while living forests actively restore land and support biodiversity. Native trees improve soil health, provide habitat for wildlife, and contribute to long-term carbon sequestration. The shift reflects broader changes

in how Australians are approaching end-of-life decisions. Sustainability, personal values, and emotional wellbeing are increasingly shaping funeral choices, particularly for families seeking alternatives that feel meaningful rather than transactional. As urban space becomes scarcer and environmental awareness grows, models like living memorial forests are likely to play a larger role in the future of remembrance.

For Melbourne families navigating loss, Living Legacy Forest offers something both simple and profound: a way to honour life by giving back to the land, creating a legacy that continues to grow long after goodbye.

Discover how you can create a living memorial that grows for generations. Visit livinglegacyforest. com to learn more.

Seniors Loving Life!

Coral reefs, puppets and planet‑saving fun

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Trash with a Porpoise is a laugh‑out‑loud kids’ comedy packed with puppets, songs and a wonderland of recycled creations. The Trash Puppets team dive deep into our waterways, battling whirlpools, cracking jokes with a walrus and uncovering playful, practical ways families can care for the planet. With a delightful cast of crabby crabs, curious sea slugs, penguins, seahorses, porpoises and even a puffer fish, young audiences (ages 4–12) will be hooked from the first splash. Critics call it “a must‑see” and “a laugh a minute”, and it’s easy to see why.

But the fun doesn’t stop when the curtain rises. Arrive early to take part in Rainbow Reef: A Living Foyer Installation, a free hands‑on craft experience where kids turn everyday “trash” into a colourful underwater world. Plastic becomes polyps, cardboard becomes coral, and bottle tops bloom into vibrant sea life. After the show, families can keep creating at interactive craft stations, adding their handmade creatures to the growing communal reef. Come early. Get messy. Make memories. And leave your mark on the ocean, one recycled creation at a time.

Thursday 9 April

Learn more: drum.greaterdandenong.vic.gov. au/puppets

Seniors Loving Life!

Foot health matters

AS we move through our senior years, our bodies naturally change. Bone density may decline, muscle strength can lessen, and balance is not always what it once was. While ageing is inevitable, discomfort does not have to be.

One of the most important, yet often overlooked area of health, is our feet. They support our posture, stability and independence every single day. Over time, structural changes in the feet can contribute to common concerns such as plantar fasciitis, arthritis, knee strain, hip discomfort and lower back pain. Wearing correctly fitted, supportive footwear is not simply about comfort, it is about protecting your overall wellbeing.

Bayside Shoes understand the connection between foot health and total body health. Their experienced team works closely with podiatrists, physiotherapists and orthopaedic specialists to provide personalised foot

solutions. Properly fitted shoes with quality cushioning, stability features and orthoticfriendly design can significantly reduce pain, improve mobility and enhance quality of life.

If you are experiencing foot, leg or back discomfort, speak with your medical professional. Often, the right footwear can make a meaningful difference. Bayside Shoes offers an extensive range of supportive and orthotic-friendly styles designed for comfort, fit and affordability.

Visit them at 103 Railway Parade, Seaford, with disability access, free parking and a wheelchair ramp at the entrance. They’re open Monday to Friday 10am–5pm and Saturday 10am–3.30pm. For more information, visit www.baysideshoeswarehouse.com.au or call 9785 1887.

Healthy feet are the foundation of an active, independent life, and it starts with the right fit.

Seniors Loving Life!

ROBERT Gogerly moved to The Mornington Retirement Village nine months ago because he loved the ambience, found the community very friendly, and wanted to live close to his family.

But it didn’t take long for Robert to discover life at The Mornington had much more on offer than he knew before moving in.

Robert chose to live in the Shearwater Serviced Apartments rather than a villa because he was interested in having the luxury and convenience of chef-prepared meals.

With regular table tennis and 8 ball pool sessions keeping him active, and the opportunity to bring ideas forward for new activities, Robert has invested himself in The Mornington lifestyle, and his social calendar is now full.

“I’m very happy here. The atmosphere is very friendly, and staff always welcome new ideas from the residents,” Robert said.

“I made a suggestion to some residents that we organise a mock trial and I have 20 people who are interested!”

The mock trial, essentially an amateur theatre performance, will involve a little acting and a whole lot of fun for participants and the expected crowd.

It’s just one of the many ideas residents have contributed to the community’s activity calendar.

There are plenty of informal opportunities for social connection too, and Robert often stops on walks around The Mornington to chat to neighbours in their gardens.

Robert’s social life is rounded out with regular visits to see his family, made possible by their close proximity.

To find out more about life at The Mornington, call 1800 852 772 or visit SouthernCrossCare.com.au

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Who owns the hospital?

I was recently informed that the new Peninsula University Hospital is owned by a private company and is in fact leased to the PUH. This to me would create major issues with who decides what can be subsequently modified, maintained, rent rises etc.

Looking forward to an answer.

Adrian Elderhurst, Langwarrin Sth Homeless reality

The idea that homeless people are lazy or made bad choices is comforting if you own several investment properties. Less so if you’re a woman fleeing a violent partner with nowhere to go.

ACOSS, Australian Council of Social Service, recently crunched the numbers from the Productivity Commission’s own data. The Federal Government spends $12.3b on tax breaks for property investors. Social housing, homelessness services and rent assistance combined receive $9.6b.

Family violence is now the leading cause of homelessness for women and children in Australia, not due to bad choices or personal failure, but because of a system that prioritises investor returns over people’s safety.

When public housing waitlists stretch for years, private rentals are unaffordable and crisis services are at capacity, victim survivors face a brutal choice: stay in a dangerous home, or leave and end up on the street. That’s not a personal failing. That’s a policy failure.

Blaming individuals for homelessness lets governments off the hook. It’s easier than asking why we subsidise a landlord’s seventh property while a mother sleeps in her car with her kids.

Housing is shelter and a safe space. It used to be treated as a right. Somewhere along the way it became an investment class, and the people at the bottom are paying the price.

John Hayward, Somers

Thanks for the support

I wish to express the gratitude of the Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad Opportunity Shop to the wonderful customers who have donated funds to help cover the losses we incurred by accepting a counterfeit $50 note.

All the volunteers were deeply moved by the generosity of these people, and because they remained anonymous, I would like to reach out to them via your pages, which is how they learned about our situation. It is a reminder that we live in a beautiful and supportive community.

Pamela Taverniti, Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad Opportunity Shop

Koala slogan

I was shocked to read that, after only two months, the number of koala deaths on peninsulas roads is already approaching half of last year’s total (Push to reduce speed on Westernport Hwy after koala deaths, The News 24/2/26).

The koala population on the Mornington Peninsula is considered to be in trouble and faces significant challenges from habitat loss and fragmentation, road accidents, dog attacks, disease and climate change.

As the climate becomes hotter and drier, eucalyptus trees are unable to provide the necessary hydration and nutrition koalas need forcing them to descend from the canopy and travel more frequently across dangerous terrain.

Surely dropping speed limits to 70 kmph is the least we can do to minimise road kills. It’s far cheaper than installing koala proof fencing like that along the freeway near Mt Gravatt in Brisbane, or vegetation-lined underpasses like those underneath the Peak Downs Highway in Central Queensland.

And what’s the loss of a few seconds of travel time compared to the loss of a koala? Perhaps we need a slogan. What about “Knock off 30Ks for Koalas”? Chris Cook, Essendon

Different but equal

MEN and women each bring distinct strengths to our society. While no two individuals are the same, biological and psychological differences shape how we approach challenges, relationships and leadership. These differences are worth celebrating because true masculinity and femininity are not toxic; they provide balance, resilience and depth to our society.

Importantly, men and women are equal in value, dignity and talent. I was blessed to grow up in a home where I was loved and encouraged to pursue excellence alongside my brother. As a mother of two sons and two daughters, I have sought to pass on that same belief in opportunity and aspiration. Watching my children thrive in their careers, relationships, home ownership and service to their communities has been one of my greatest joys.

Women contribute unique perspectives, practical wisdom and thoughtful leadership. History shows us that our institutions are stronger when women are empowered to lead in the board-

room, cabinet room and parliamentary chamber. Victoria has made meaningful progress on this front. Following the 2022 State Election, women won just over half of the 128 parliamentary seats. In the Legislative Council, the ratio is even larger with women holding 22 of 40 seats, with strong representation on the Liberal and Nationals side. I was proud to be one of four women MLCs, including three from the Liberals and one from the Nationals, to be elected for our first term. This International Women’s Day, let us ensure that talented women in leadership are not the exception, but the expectation. Let us foster a political culture where women actively support one another, and where capable, courageous and principled women are empowered to stand up for their communities, protect their children and advance our shared values. As your local Member, I will continue to play my part in this mission.

Ann-Marie Hermans MP - State Member for South Eastern Metropolitan Region

MICHAEL VALE: THE CUCKOO,

THE HERRING AND THE TREMBLING TAMBOURINES

MELBOURNE-based artist Michael Vale’s exhibition The Cuckoo, the Herring and the Trembling Tambourines fuses Romantic traditions, absurdist theatre, dark fiction, and mischievous humour. His works invite viewers into worlds where drama and comedy collide, where the familiar and uncanny coexist, and where every detail— gathered through years of observation, travel, and study—is carefully reimagined.

Vale has spent much of his life exploring the world and absorbing its artistic treasures, collecting subtle details from old master paintings and popular imagery and absorbing them into his own, imaginative, visual language.

Vale began his career as a scenic artist, painting for theatre and TV, which explains much of the dramatic staging in his works. Notably, he also co-designed and refurbished the Luna Park Ghost Train, a project that highlights his flair for immersive storytelling, visual spectacle and fun.

The exhibition title reflects Vale’s layered approach to artmaking. “The cuckoo is a bird that steals things from other birds,” Vale explains, “like me borrowing bits and pieces from old masters and comic books.” The herring pays homage to his lifelong favourite artist James Ensor whose Skeletons Fighting over a Pickled Herring (1891) profoundly influenced his use of odd characters, skulls and the absurd. And the trembling tambourines encompass the artist’s love of music, the supernatural and the absurd.

Vale’s paintings are rich with spectral characters, theatrical backdrops and surreal, often comical figures. Over his 23year tenure as a senior lecturer at Monash

University, he encouraged Fine Art students to set themselves creative challenges, an approach he applies to his own practice to generate works that are both inventive and intellectually rigorous.

“Vale combines painterly skill with a love of storytelling and visual trickery,” says MPRG Director Dunja Rmandić.

“His richly layered works offer audiences an imaginative space where theatre, literature, and art collide. Every painting feels like a miniature world—carefully constructed, deeply observed, and full of surprises that reward the viewer with every look.”

Benefit Concert in aid of Bush Fire Relief Fund

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

A WELL organised concert, resulting in a profit of over £20, was held in the Mechanics’ Hall, Mornington, on Friday evening last, in aid of the Bush Fire Relief Fund.

As a choral concert, this entertainment stands unsurpassed in Mornington.

The audience was indeed fortunate to hear such talented singers as Mrs. Holman, of Frankston, and Mr. William Cadrou, a leading tenor from Melbourne.

It was a most inspiring feature during the evening to see about forty singers seated on the stage, giving their services free to raise funds for the alleviation of the unfortunate persons who have been left homeless in Gippsland through the recent bush fires.

Mr. E. P. Davies, as conductor, of the Frankston and Mornington Choral Societies, displayed in no small degree the result of his labours, which was most creditable.

Although several leading singers from Frankston were unable to attend, the harmony in the choral items was good.

Mr. Davies should receive more encouragement at Mornington with the establishment of a Choral Society.

During the evening Mr. Davies appealed to the audience to take more interest in this society, which should flourish. The membership fee was only 2/6 and all music was supplied free.

Cr. G. H. Hallum, as chairman, was very popular. He said he was very pleased to see the local Choral Society established. He did not remember seeing such a company of singers at

Mornington before. He thanked all for their attendance.

The pianiste, Miss O. Prosser, discharged her duties ably.

Mrs. Rand, as secretary to the concert, had much to do with the evening’s great success. Her interest in the society is much appreciated. Unfortunately, Mrs. Rand received word of her brother’s death in Sydney a day, or so before the concert.

Those who assisted during the evening included Mr. B. Parsons and Mr. N. Freeman.

Arrangements are being made to render “The Crucifixion” at Mornington during Easter. ***

Level Crossing Fatality

Point Nepean railway crossing, at Mornington, where George Cook and his father were badly injured (the former subsequently died) about nine weeks ago, was the scene of another fatality on Saturday evening last at dusk, when H. Clover, a motor cyclist, ran into the engine of the 6.45 train to Mornington.

The deceased was an insurance agent residing at 30 Sargood Street, Coburg, and was proceeding towards Mornington.

The front of his Veloce motor cycle struck the piston of the engine and caught a foot-plate, wrenching it aside.

The machine was then thrown on to the cattle pits, whilst the rider was hurled into a new picket fence (erected since the last accident) and two rails of fencing had to be removed to extricate him. Death was instantaneous.

He sustained cranial injuries, resulting in his skull being severely mutilated.

His neck was broken, also his back, legs and an arm. The impact was frightful, as Clover was travelling at a high speed, and evidently failed to realise that he was approaching a railway crossing, though a jinker was pulled up waiting for the train to go by and the wig-wag signal was operating.

It appears that he did not see the train until it was just passing him, as the front of his machine was smashed and left on the rails of the cattle pit.

The train was brought to a stop within about a hundred yards.

Some boys witnessed the accident and stated that the motor cycle was travelling at a good speed.

A strong wind was blowing at the time and may have prevented Clover from hearing the train whistle, which was sounded for two minutes.

The side of the engine was dented and slightly damaged where the motor cycle collided with it.

Clover was a married man, aged 48 years, and father of two children.

The body, after examination by Dr. Somers, was conveyed to the Morgue by Mr. J. Birch, in charge of Constable Carey.

It is stated by those who live near the crossing that dozens of motorists just avoid collisions with trains every week, and that the crossing will never be made safe till gates are erected.

***

AT the Frankston court on Tuesday last, before Messrs. C. Grant (chairman), J. Nott Marsh, C. Gray, and E. Brown, J.’sP., Albert Ernest Day, of Mordialloc, was fined £2 for driving a motor car on the wrong side of the road in Bay street, Frankston, and travelling at a speed of 35 miles per

hour.

Bernard Jeans, of Oakleigh, was charged with having ridden a motor cycle without a licence, and also for riding on the wrong side of the road in Bay street. Defendant was fined £1 on the first charge and £2 on the second. ***

Frankston Football Club Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the above club was held in the Mechanics’ Hall on Monday night last. Mr. H. J. McCulloch (president) in the chair.

There was a large attendance of members and players.

Mr. J. Broomhead (hon. secretary) read the minutes of previous meeting, and they were confirmed on the motion of Messrs. Walker and McMurtrie.

Correspondence from the junior club was received, in which it was stated that in the interests of football it had been decided to unite under the one ruling body. The books, etc., were handed to the secretary of the senior club.

The secretary submitted the follow in report for last season:

Members of the Club, Ladies and Gentlemen, your Committee has very much pleasure in submitting for your perusal and approval this summary of our activities during the past season.

The loss of over 50 per cent of last season’s players (some of whom were granted clearances, while others retired) was keenly felt by the club, and the failure of the team to gain a place in the final four was largely due to this fact.

The task of the Selection Committee in selecting suitable players to fill

these vacancies was indeed a most unenviable one, but their decision to encourage junior players — although not producing immediate results, will prove of lasting benefit in the seasons to come.

Owing to our limited finances at the beginning of the season we were unable to employ a coach to assist us in the building up of our team. However, as the season advanced, and with the subsequent rise in funds, we were able to procure the services of a coach, whose good work was terminated by pressure of business.

Members of the team are to be congratulated on their sportsmanlike spirit in paying half-fare when travelling to opposing teams.

The performance of the Mornington Football Club in rising from their poor position on the premiership list to second position was a very creditable one.

In the finals, Mornington defeated Naval Depot (minor premiers) after a hard game, but Naval Depot reversed the position in the grand final, thus winning the W. S. Keast trophy for the second consecutive season.

Thanks to the generosity of patrons and the successful work of the Park Improvement Committee, we were able to commence the season on one of the finest playing ovals outside the suburban area.

The good condition and central situation of our ground justified our claims to the semi-final, final, grand final, and both inter-club matches.

***

From the Pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 5 March 1926

Announcements

In Loving Memory of

Chrystol (Gina Poulos)

20 October 1944 – 21 February 2026

Beloved daughter of Anika (Anna) and George Filips.

Devoted wife of Peter Anagnostopoulos (Poulos). Adored mother and mother-in-law of Georgegina and John, Helen, Anna and Paul, and Alex and Amanda.

Cherished Nanna of Armani, Denzell, Leeroy, Dion, Sophie, Joshua, and Luke.

Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Michael (deceased), Bill and Leanne, and Nik and Jane.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend the funeral service for Gina, to be held at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Epiphany

1-3 Petrie St, Frankston, on Thursday, 5 March 2026 at 10:00 am.

Please Note: In celebration of Gina’s life, the family requests that guests wear colour rather than traditional black.

Following the service, a wake will be held in her honour. The funeral procession will then depart at 1:30 pm for a 3:30 pm burial at: Gippsland Memorial Park, Cemetery Drive, Traralgon.

Scoreboard

Red Hill sit on top, Rosebud take an unexpected win

By Kennedy McCullough

PROVINCIAL

BADEN Powell easily secured the win on the second day of their clash against Mornington on Saturday (28 February), finishing up with 6/129.

The result leaves Baden Powell and Mornington third and fourth on the ladder respectively.

Opener Luke Long remained the batsman with the highest runs for Baden Powell, adding 10 last week’s 44 to finishing up on 54 runs. His high score was followed by Dale Elmi, who helped the team recover nicely after two ducks and a three, by managing 35 runs.

Bryce McGain was the best bowler for Mornington, taking three wickets.

After winning the toss on the first day of their game against Dromana and electing to bowl first, Heatherhill came out of the second day on top with a final score of 10/144.

Tahsinullah Sultani had the highest score with the bat for Heatherhill, with 30 runs off 28 balls, followed closely by Kristian Miller with 27 runs.

Dromana’s stand out bowler was Freddie Lower, who notched up 4/19. The win wasn’t enough to drag Heatherhill off the bottom of the table.

Sorrento’s decision to bowl first against Red Hill turned out to be a poor one after they could not reach Red Hill’s final score of 10/179, giving Red Hill the win.

Sorrento’s only shining light was Jedd Falck who managed a hardfought 63 runs off 188 balls. In the end, there were too many low scores and ducks for the team to fully have an impact.

Thomas Dyson and Harrison Borthwick both took three wickets for Red Hill.

Day two of the match up between

Langwarrin and Pines saw Pines get the chocolates with only a few balls to spare.

Harley Pearcestirling was not out for 49 runs off 77 balls, and was well supported by other batters.

Next week, in the final game of the regular season, Pines take on Red Hill in the battle for top position.

PENINSULA

IN an unexpected turn of events, Rosebud came out on top in their two day clash against top team Somerville, managing 8/219 in their 80 overs.

Kiefer Peries put up the best score for Somerville with 55 runs, but Somerville was not able to catch up to Rosebud in the end.

Jarrod Hicks was a stand out bowler for Rosebud, taking three wickets.

Balnarring lost their spot at second on the ladder after a win from Mt Eliza bumped them down to third.

Balnarring’s batting did improve after their poor start last week, with Ronan Keogh managing 40 runs after a poor start for their batters. Keogh’s knock provided some much-needed hope, but unfortunately, it was too little too late for Balnarring.

Mt Eliza’s captain, Tom Baron, had an exceptional day bowling, taking 5/38, Rueben also performing very well with 4/22.

To rub salt in the wound, took to the crease for a second innings and put on another 1/89.

After an impressive performance by Old Peninsula in the first day of their two day clash, managing 5-d/289, Long Island was unable to match it, handing Old Peninsula the win.

Michael Burke batted effectively, making 86 runs not out, but he was sadly not supported enough for the team to have a good go at Old Peninsula’s high bar.

Old Peninsula is now second on the ladder and in a good position heading into next week’s last game of the season before finals.

Moorooduc’s chase to beat Seaford’s 10/277 was very close, but in the end, Seaford came out on top, with Moorooduc losing by 47 runs.

Nick Williams put in a good effort for Moorooduc, making 60 runs, with Reece Cordeux making 40.

Both Dil Pageni and Jacob Foxwell had a very strong day bowling, with both players taking four wickets.

DISTRICT

TOP team Carrum Downs had an unexpected loss against Seaford after Carrum Downs had won the toss last week and elected to bat.

Carrum Downs have maintained their position on the ladder despite the loss, with Seaford making 7/124 after already having made 6/103 last week.

Amandeep Singh was Seaford’s best batsman, making 40 runs, followed closely by captain Jon Plakourakis who made 30 runs.

Rye came out on top in their two day clash against Main Ridge, making 10/205, and leaving Rye sitting at third place on the ladder.

Captain Adam Ciavarella and Ryder Hitchiner both were the top scorers for Rye in the batting, with each player making 43 runs.

Thomas Finn was Main Ridge’s best bowler of the game, with 3/32.

Crib Point took an easy win against Carrum, batting first and managing 8/228, beating Carrum by over 50 runs.

Liam Hulett had an solid performance for Carrum managing 101 runs not out, but unfortunately he was not well supported, with three ducks in the team.

Matthew Blake was the best bowler

for Crib Point, taking four wickets.

After an amazing start by Boneo shutting down Flinders’ batting in the first day of the game, Boneo was able to clinch the win, but it wasn’t all smooth sailing.

Despite Boneo having four ducks, one of which was golden, Ryan Jellie and Dilasri Lokubandara were able to put up decent scores, managing 53 runs and 51 runs respectively, with Boneo getting across the line with 9/142

Flinders’ bowler Charlie Beggs did an amazing job in trying to shut down Boneo taking 5/42.

SUB DISTRICT

IN a close clash between Frankston YCW and Delacombe Park, the Stonecats were able to win with just over three overs remaining.

After a bad start in the batting for Frankston YCW with a golden duck, they were able to recover nicely, with captain Levi Mcloughlin-Dore doing most of the heavy lifting managing 108 runs not out.

With one game in the normal season to go, this win places Frankston YCW in fifth, with Delacombe Park sitting in seventh.

Tyabb is first on the ladder after their win against Skye in their twoday game.

Udara Ravindu was Tyabb’s top scorer in the batting, making 45 runs off 83 balls. Luke Rus followed, making 34 runs off 130.

Trav Campbell bowled excellently for Skye, taking 4/46.

Baxter did not fail at annihilated Ballam Park, declaring at 3/324 while Ballam Park only made 10/96.

Ballam Park had two ducks and many low scores in their batting, with Kentaro Flint making the most runs with 23 not out.

Both Dale and Cody Irving bowled exceptionally well for Baxter, with Dale managing 5/29 and Cody 4/25.

To further cement their win, Baxter took to the crease a second time and scored a further 4/91.

WOMENS DIV ONE

THIS week marked the beginning of the finals for the Women’s Division One teams, with Mt Martha, Somerville, Tooradin and Balnarring making it to the semi-finals.

In an unexpected turn of events, top of the ladder team Mt Martha were defeated by Balnarring in their one day clash after Mt Martha elected to bowl first.

Balnarring begun their batting with Jessica Marsh managing 53 runs before captain Jemma Reynolds came in and notched 73 runs for the team.

Balnarring ended up making 4/175, with the wickets spread evenly, before Mt Martha took to the crease.

Mt Martha struggled with their batting, with only three scores in the double digits and two ducks, before being bowled all out for 87 runs, securing the win for Balnarring.

The game between Somerville and Tooradin was a very close one, with Somerville coming out on top with only two overs remaining.

Tooradin took to the crease first, with Gaby Hynes making 35 runs not out and captain Stephanie Gonsalvez retiring at 34 runs.

Somerville then took their turn with the bat, with Bethany Reece making 50 runs off 61 balls, and the win being secured by Somerville.

On 8 March, Somerville will take on Balnarring in the grand final.

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Mornington teen claims international podium in Formula Ford Championship

HE’S not yet old enough to hold a driver licence in Australia, but Mornington Peninsula’s Mathew Basso is making waves on the international racing scene.

At just 15, he has claimed his first podium finish at the 2026 NAPA New Zealand Formula Ford Championship at Timaru International Raceway, finishing third, marking a major milestone and moving him up to sixth in the championship standings, just two rounds into his rookie car racing season.

The Timaru event, held from 31 January to 1 February as part of the iconic Thunder Down Under meeting hosted by the South Canterbury Car Club, featured 15 of New Zealand’s top young drivers and delivered some of the closest racing of the season. The round also counted toward the Yokohama South Island Formula Ford Championship.

After eight years karting in Australian, Basso only recently stepped into Formula Ford, a key development category for aspiring professional drivers.

Despite his limited experience in cars, he showed composure and pace throughout the weekend. After early race traffic slowed him, Basso fought back in each race, keeping close to the front-runners.

“Formula Ford racing is incredibly competitive, and the field is extremely close,” Basso said.

“To come away with my first podium in just my second round is a really encouraging result. Every session, I’m learning more about the car, the

tracks, and the level of competition.”

Round two followed the opening round at Teretonga, meaning Basso spent two weeks in New Zealand preparing and racing. His performance drew media attention, including a live broadcast interview where he thanked his supporters and sponsors.

The championship is shown live on Sky TV in New Zealand, streamed globally via YouTube, and covered by Australian motorsport media, giving Basso valuable international exposure.

“I’m really grateful to Nigel and the entire Racing Project Team. The car has been fantastic, and the support around me has made the transition from karting much smoother,” he said, crediting his team for his fast adaptation.

Basso’s 2026 focus is on building consistency and experience, targeting regular top five finishes, further podiums, and ongoing skill development across New Zealand and Australia.

His campaign is backed by sponsors including Castrol, Ethika, UNIT, NGK Spark Plugs Australia, Morris Finance, and Woodleigh School.

The championship continues in New Zealand with round three at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park on 14–15 March, followed by round four at Taupō Motorsport Park on 27–29 March.

“This is just the beginning,” Basso said.

“The goal is to keep learning, keep improving, and keep pushing forward every time we hit the track.”

Luke Batty Memorial Shield brings communities together

By Brendan Rees

THE 12th annual Luke Batty Memorial Shield T20 cricket match brought together the Victoria Police Cricket Club and Tyabb Cricket Club in a heartfelt tribute to the young boy whose death changed a community.

While the annual fixture commemorates Luke Batty and raising awareness about family violence, the man-of-the-match award is dedicated to Leading Senior Constable Paul Topham, who worked at Hastings Police Station and was part of the initial police response and coronial inquest into Luke’s death.

Paul tragically passed away in January 2019 following a struggle with mental health.

Tyabb cricketer Josh Swainston was awarded the Paul Topham perpetual shield for player of the match after making 100 runs off 32 balls.

The 20 February event featured a ceremonial first ball bowled by Mornington MP Chris Crewther to Acting Deputy Commissioner of Capability Tim Hansen. Former Australian cricketer Brad Hodge and DC Hansen opened the batting for the Victoria Police XI, marking Hansen’s debut in the annual clash.

Former players of note, including previous Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton and several Assistant Commissioners, have also represented Victoria Police in past years.

On the field, Tyabb took an early lead, and their number three batsman delivered a blistering 32-ball century.

Tyabb ultimately claimed victory by seven wickets with 20 balls to spare, but the match remained a special evening for everyone involved.

A/DC Hansen said Luke’s tragic death 12 years ago had deeply impacted many Victorians - “none more so than the Tyabb community and

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local police members who were involved in responding to the incident”.

“This annual match holds major significance for Victoria Police as we not only remember Luke but also continue open discussions within our community about family violence,”

he said.

“We want everyone to know that this offending should never remain behind closed doors – report it to police and we will support you.

“In recent years, this game has also taken on extra significance, with the

man of the match award named after LSC Paul Topham, who sadly lost his life after a battle with mental health.

“Paul was closely involved in the initial response to Luke’s death and since his passing in 2019, this event also gives us an opportunity to shine a light on police mental health.

“This event is much more than a game of cricket.

“For us, it’s also a great opportunity to immerse ourselves in the local community, build relationships, and hold really important discussions.”

Masters Lifesaving Championships were held at Point Leo Surf Beach on 7, 8 February. Competitors aged from thirty to eighty years, from 24 Lifesaving Clubs, competed over two days in sunny conditions, moderate waves and a light on-shore breeze.

Water and Beach events were contested, including Iron(man and woman), Swim, Ski, Board, Sprint and Beach Flags events in relay, team and individual formats. Many competed in up to fifteen events over the two days.

Point Leo club won the overall competition, scoring 751 points, ahead of Black Rock (418) and Mordialloc (314).

Point Leo have dominated Masters competition this decade. This was Leo’s sixth win in a row since 2021. Surf Sports competition is one of the ways that Lifesavers maintain their Rescue proficiency. All competitors renew their Bronze Medallion annually and complete their rostered hours of beach patrol. This applies to Nippers, Seniors and Masters and supports Lifesaving’s main purpose – to patrol the beach through summer and keep beach-goers safe.

Entire generations of families support the invaluable work of Lifesaving Clubs. It is a great place to raise your kids in a healthy lifestyle, understanding the value of altruistic community support.

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Email mix-up costly for Strikers

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

IT’S been an interesting week in the life of Peninsula

Strikers president Adrian Scialpi.

He was away at work last week only to be thrust into an administrative maelstrom upon his return.

We can only imagine his reaction when told that his club was no longer a member of Football Victoria and therefore couldn’t participate in the second preliminary round of the Dockerty Cup.

When the dust settled (and the smelling salts had taken effect) it laid bare a bizarre turn of events.

Last November FV sent an email to senior and junior clubs with a form attached that had to be filled in and returned to the federation.

That form confirmed a club’s FV membership and the deadline for responses was 31 December, 2025.

But for Strikers’ senior club that FV email was sent to a disused email address.

The juniors received their email, filled in the form and returned it.

Imagine the junior president’s dismay when FV contacted Kirk Matthews in December to say his junior club hadn’t responded.

Knowing that the juniors had in fact responded Matthews thought that the FV employee was referring to the seniors but was told that the seniors had responded but the juniors hadn’t.

So for the second time Strikers juniors responded to the FV email.

The deadline came and went indeed FV included a now non-member Strikers senior club in its Dockerty Cup draw in late January.

It drew a second preliminary round clash between home team Peninsula Strikers and the winner of Baxter v Bacchus March which Baxter won 5-1.

This second round tie was due to be played last Saturday.

But on Tuesday last week FV contacted Strikers and that is when Strikers’ senior club found out what had transpired.

“The whole thing is bizarre,” Scialpi said.

“I don’t know what hurt most – to find out that somehow FV mixed up our senior and junior clubs or to listen to the absolute bullshit scandalous rumours that emerged in local circles about reasons for forfeiting in the Cup.

“It just showed that there are people out there who can’t wait to throw dirt at us no matter what.

“Let me put one of those rumours to

bed right now – we don’t owe FV one brass razoo.

“What is really weird here is that every other email we received last year from FV went to the right email address so we can’t figure out how this possibly happened.”

Strikers and FV resolved the issue by Strikers dropping out of the Dockerty Cup and to save Strikers’ place in State 2 South-East the club is now an affiliate member of FV.

Strikers will participate in the league season this year but without voting rights.

Full membership of the state federation will be restored at the end of the upcoming season.

In VPL1 news Langwarrin lost 3-1 at home to league leader Northcote City on Friday.

A pivotal moment in this clash came after just 13 minutes when Langy midfielder Noah Holmes was sent off for a high-foot challenge.

In the 33rd minute Langy striker Alun Webb was brought down by Northcote’s last man Liam Nolan and to the dismay of most onlookers the Northcote defender only received a yellow card.

From the resultant Sayed Fatemi free-kick Luke Adams headed back across goal and Webb bundled the ball home from close range.

But the lead lasted just three minutes.

A long throw wasn’t cleared and was smashed home by Thierry Swaby.

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Right on half-time a corner was headed home by Kaspar Hallam and Northcote took a 2-1 lead into the interval.

Two minutes into the second half Brad Blumenthal was brought down in the box but Webb’s penalty attempt was saved by Northcote keeper Kieran Brown.

The contest was over when a clearance rebounded off a Northcote player and Giorgio Serdenes was quickest to react poking the ball home past Langy keeper James Burges.

In Dockerty Cup news five local sides remain in the knockout competition after the second preliminary round – Langwarrin, Mornington and Skye United (who are all yet to enter the draw), Seaford United and Baxter.

Last weekend Seaford defeated East Bentleigh 2-0, Somerville Eagles lost 2-0 to Yarra Jets, Frankston Pines lost 2-0 to Sale United and Chelsea bowed out of the Cup in a thriller going down 5-4 after extra time to Hampton Park United.

Baxter went through to the next round due to Strikers’ enforced forfeit.

Seaford looked dangerous early in its clash with East Bentleigh.

Seaford striker Mitch Lander capitalised on a slack pass at the back to break clear only to put his chance over the bar.

He made amends in the 9th minute with a low strike and Seaford took that slender margin into the interval.

East Bentleigh showed why it is

a promotion contender by pressing hard in the second half but it couldn’t penetrate a strong Seaford defence.

In the 86th minute Seaford substitute Hassan Nazari was able to poke the ball home to give the home side some breathing space.

Chelsea’s rollercoaster Cup tie away to Hampton Park United went into extra time with the teams tied at 3-3.

James Stinson completed his hattrick in the 97th minute to put the visitors back in front but two goals from Sebastian Henriquez sealed the issue.

Daniel Vella was Chelsea’s other scorer.

In other news Strikers and Baxter ended up playing a friendly at Centenary Park on Saturday with Strikers strolling to a 5-0 win highlighted by Hayden Schreck’s second half hattrick as a substitute.

To make Schreck’s effort more commendable he played for an hour in the reserves match.

Strikers’ other goals came from a world class strike by Cal Bradbury and a left-foot strike from Matt Harrington.

Mount Martha and Mentone drew 1-1 at Civic Reserve on Saturday.

Mentone struck in the first minute with Eric Irvine driving home a composed finish.

Almost immediately the home side responded when Davey Jones spotted the keeper off his line and launched a superb 30-metre lob to level.

The remainder of the contest devel-

oped into a stalemate with both sides failing to create many chances.

Mount Martha had four starters unavailable due to work commitments and only one substitute but it can take heart from a strong first half and an overall disciplined display in just its second pre-season outing.

Rosebud lost 3-1 to North Caulfield at Olympic Park on Sunday. It was 1-1 at the interval with Elliott Craig converting from Ben Craig’s superb cross.

Rosebud missed some great chances in the second half including a penalty and despite the scoreline it was good hit-out for the Budders. In other friendlies Joe Hunt (2) and Kieran Dover were Mornington’s scorers in its 5-3 loss away to Knox City while Skye United was no match for home team Lalor United losing 4-0.

Here is this week’s VPL1 match: Saturday 7 March

Manningham Utd Blues v Langwarrin, Petty’s Reserve, 3.15pm

Here are some upcoming friendlies: Tuesday 3 March

Frankston Pines reserves v Lyndale Utd, Monterey Reserve, 7.15pm

Thursday 5 March

Endeavour Utd v Chelsea, Reema Reserve, 7.30pm

Frankston Pines v Lyndale Utd, Monterey Reserve, 7.15pm Friday 6 March

Sydenham Park v Mornington, Keilor Lodge Reserve, 7.30pm Saturday 7 March

Baxter v Casey Panthers, Baxter Park, 1pm & 3pm

Somerville Eagles v Mentone, Westernport Secondary College, 1pm & 3pm

Frankston Pines v Lyndale Utd, Monterey Reserve, 4pm & 6pm

COMMUNITY EVENTS

CALENDAR

Sponsored by Frankston Arts Centre

Belvedere Park Tennis Club - Seaford. Looking for fun, come play with us! Belvedere Park Tennis Club invites new and returning players to join social tennis every Monday evening from 6.00 pm.

Call Janet on 0416 424 344

Frankston Ground Golf (Japanese Rules)

Frankston’s Sister City Organization, introducing community Ground Golf; a cross between croquet and putting. Join the exercise and experience the fun! New to Ground Golf? All welcome! Details: Bev 0413 777 313 or frankston.susono@gmail.com

Volunteer drivers.

Peninsula Transport Assist has an ongoing need for volunteer drivers. Suitable for retirees or those on JobSeeker. Volunteers use their own cars, with reimbursement available. For information call Tim: 9708 8241 or email info@ peninsulatransportassist.org or www.peninsulatransportassist.org

Frankston Food Swap

2nd Saturday of the month at 1pm.

Swap your excess vegies, homemade foods or seedlings. Kareela Café, 53 Kareela Rd, Frankston

Seaford SASH Weight Loss Club

Ladies only. Tuesdays 8.00am - 10.30am. St.

Luke’s Church, 65 William Rd, Carrum Downs. Must have at least 5 or more kilos to lose.

Contact Monica Hernandez: 0438 004 058 or Louisa Towan: 0417 527 029

Bingo at The Bowl

MARCH

ParkinSong

Thurs 5th & 19th March 2.30 - 4pm

Strengthen your voice, improve breath control, clarity & projection. Enjoy afternoon tea to build community with others living with Parkinson’s. Ebenezer Hall, 10 Warrandyte Rd, Langwarrin. PH: Cathy 0405441063

parkinsonglangwarrin@outlook.com

World Day of Prayer Service (Ecumenical)

Friday 6 March, 7pm. St Francis Xavier Church, Frankston. The 2026 service has been written by the Christian women of Nigeria on theme, ‘I Will Give You Rest: Come’. All welcome Ph 9783 3484

Frankston Symphony Orchestra

Sunday 29 March, 2.30pm Presents PASIÓN, a vibrant afternoon of Spanish and Latin orchestral music at Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington. Featuring acclaimed violinist Louise Turnbull, this colourful program includes España, Danzón No. 2 and Carmen Fantasy. Book tickets at: www.fso.org.au

Beach Patrols

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

Mornington Peninsula Family History Society’s resource library is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at the Frankston South Community Centre, Towerhill Rd. Volunteers on duty to help you with your research or get you started. www.mpfhs.org or call 9783 -7058.

Social Cards Club

Frankston North Community Centre, 26 Mahogany Ave Frankston North. Wednesday nights 7.20pm to 10.30 pm. Learn to play 500 cards loads of fun. $8 mixed ladies and gents. Contact bill 0417396347 or just call in.

McClelland Guild of Artists

390 McClelland Drive Langwarrin. Art classes and workshops with expert tutors and monthly artist demonstrations. Art classes for juniors and teens also available. New Members welcome. For information email: info@mcclellandartists.org.au or visit www.mcclellandartists.org.au

Northern Peninsula Classic Car Club

Holds monthly Coffee and Club runs for Classic Car enthusiasts. Meets every two months at City of Frankston Bowls Club. For more information, call 0413 510 044. Our Motto: Great People, Great Cars. Find us on Facebook.

Weighless Social Club

Come join our friendly self-help Non-Profit Club of like-minded people to improve your wellbeing & to take control of your weight with healthy choices. Zandra Daniels: 0409 024 539

Bingo every Tuesday night at the Frankston Bowling Club, 8 Yuille Street Frankston. Eyes down at 7pm. Great cash prizes to be won every week. New players welcome. For more info contact Craig 0459 616 111

Overport Park Tennis Club

Social mixed doubles night tennis. No commitment.

Tuesday - Beginner to Intermediate. Wednesday - Intermediate plus.

Non-members - $12.00. Members $7.00. Cnr Overport & Somerset Rds, Frankston South. More information - Lynda 0418 365 014

Seaford Walking Group

Meet weekly each Thursday at 9.30 am for a 9.40am start. Meet at the picnic tables outside Seaford Library. Walk locally 3 to 4kms approx 1 hour, to Seaford foreshore, beach, Kananook creek and Seaford wetlands.

East Frankston Over 55s Club

Located at 200 Beach St Frankston. Many activities on offer. Open Mondays from 12pm3pm, Wednesday from 9.30am - 3pm, Fridays 10am - 12pm. Call Lauraine: 0403 729 906 or Michael: 0411 373 580

Probus Club of Frankston

When: First Wednesday of Every Month Time: 10 am (meeting commences)

Where: Frankston RSL – Old Bowls Pavilion at the rear of the RSL. 183 Cranbourne Road, Frankston 3199. Contact: Clyde – 0478 753 702. Email: enquiries.probusfrankston@gmail.com

Frankston & District Stamp Club. Not sure what to do with your stamp collection? Come along to our friendly monthly meetings - every third Thursday in Carrum Downs. Maybe join the club? For information, phone Mike: 03 8774 1013

Ladies Social Tennis- Walk Up Wednesdays from 1pm. Non-members & all standards welcome. No cost & no commitment. Come along for a set or more. Overport Park Tennis Club, cnr Overport & Somerset Rds, Frankston South. More info Lynda 0418 365 014

Fit over 60 runs

9.30am each Mon & Wed at the Scout Hall in Bentley Place, Frankston. $10 per class. Classes are designed by a qualified instructor to improve your fitness and increase your strength. Enquiries to 0403 021 868.

Frankston Taiko (Japanese) Drumming

Frankston’s sister city organisation has formed a community Taiko Drumming group and welcomes new members. Experience the fun, enjoyment and energy that is Japanese taiko drumming. For details contact Bev: 0413 777 313 or frankston.susono@gmail.com

Cake Decorators Association Of Victoria

- Frankston Branch. Learn more about cake decorating! Join us at one of our workshops or demonstration days. We meet every second month on the first Saturday of that month. Further details: www.facebook.com/ FrankstonCDAV email: frankstoncdav@gmail.com

Frankston Beach Revegetation Volunteers

Wanted. The Frankston Beach Association holds working bees on Frankston’s foreshore every 2nd Tuesday morning. Enjoy the outdoors for a few hours each fortnight. Call Johan on 0418 374 981

Peninsula Men’s Circle is a confidential, non-judgmental space to share experiences and make connections. You’re encouraged to be supportive, open and compassionate. We explore relationships, responsibilities and challenges that we as men face. Wednesdays 6.45-9:30pm. Chris: 0400 614 065

Frankston Friendship Club

Enjoy a cuppa and make new friends! Monthly meetings and monthly bus outings, (at your own cost.) Meet at the Xavier Centre, Davey Street Frankston on the first Wednesday in the month. Contact Suzy: 0419 367 778.

Frankston Stroke Support Group

Our group is open to new members for support and socialisation. Meets the first Wednesday of the month from 1pm-3pm at the Frankston North Community Centre. For more information contact Janelle on 9789 6427 or janellethompson@bigpond.com

Free Digital Literacy Classes at Frankston Library. Frankston City Libraries is committed to building online safety. Learn new skills or dive into interesting topics, with our free, in-person sessions. May’s sessions include Facebook, scams, and smart home technology. https://library. frankston.vic.gov.au/Community-Connection/ Be-Connected

Kananook Tennis Club have vacancies.Come along and enjoy social tennis! All standards! Everyone welcome! Racquets are available. Times of play: Thursday 9-30am-noon. Saturday 12-30pm-5.00pm. Please call: 0450 290 064. Check out our website!

Bunarong Bushwalking Club

Come and explore the great outdoors with a local walking group. Bunarong Bushwalking Club members enjoy walks on Sundays and Wednesdays. For more information please contact us on: 0400 329 710, our Facebook page, or www.bunarongbushwalkingclub.com.au

Carrum Downs Senior Citizens Club

Meet every Tuesday at Lyrebird Community Centre, Lyrebird Dr, Carrum Downs. Contact: Annette 0428 992 928

Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir

Planning a Singing Tour of Wales this year. Rehearsal every Sunday evening at 7pm at Yamala Park Bowls Club Dunstan St Frankston South. For more details contact Trudi on 0406 678 261 or email info@mpwlc.com

Southern Sounds Chorus

Calling all women singers. Make beautiful music and great friends by joining us on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at Somerville Community House Hall, at 2/21 Worwong Avenue, Somerville. Call Maree, 0411 844 572 (membership) or Judy 0412 063 003 (bookings)

McClelland Spinners and Weavers

Weekly sessions of spinning, handweaving and knitting at our studio at McClelland Gallery. Everything you need to get started. Find us on Facebook or email us at: mcclellandspinnersandweavers@gmail.com for more information about session times and fees.

Seaford Probus Club

Monthly meetings held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Eric Bell Reserve Pavillion, Forest Drive, Frankston North. New members welcome.

Contact: Carolyn McLennan: 0450 158 149

Seaford Senior Citizens Club, Inc

Please join us for fun & friendship. We’re open Monday-Friday with various activities which include: RummyKing, Indoor bowls, Bingo, Cards (500 & Canasta) plus more. Please ring our office 03 9785 1621 for more information.

Table Tennis for Everyone! We cater for all groups, including Juniors, Social, Competition, All Abilities and more! Check out our website or give us a call for more information. MFTTA.ORG.AU ph:0498 003 788

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