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Gambling reforms unveiled

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

THE federal government has finally confirmed its long-awaited plans for gambling reform, nearly three years after a gambling inquiry chaired by former Dunkley MP Peta Murphy handed down its final report.

The “You win some, you lose more” report was published in June of 2023. Among the 31 recommendations was a ban on online gambling advertising, stronger consumer protections for licensed online gambling, a crackdown on illegal gambling websites, and a legislated duty of care (“Murphy’s gambling law considered” The Times, 22/1/2024)

Last week Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told the National Press Club that the federal government would legislate gambling reform once Parliament returns, but he stopped short of committing to implementing all of the report’s recommendations.

Albanese confirmed that the federal government plans on “restricting gambling advertising on broadcast television to no more than three ads each hour between 6am and 8.30pm, with a complete ban during live sport broadcasts within

those hours; banning gambling ads on the radio during school drop off and pick up times (8am to 9am and 3pm to 4pm); banning gambling ads through online platforms, unless people have a logged in account, are over 18 and have the option to opt-out of gambling advertising; banning the use of celebrities and sports players in gambling ads, along with odds-style ads targeting sports fans; and banning gambling ads in sports venues and on players’ and officials’ uniforms.”

The reforms will be implemented from 1 January 2027 if legislated, the Prime Minister confirmed.

The Peta Murphy-chaired gambling inquiry released its report roughly six months before the Dunkley MP died from breast cancer. Since Murphy’s passing, the federal government has faced strong criticism for dragging its heels on gambling reform.

The Alliance for Gambling Reform has slammed the federal government’s approach. Alliance for Gambling Reform chief advocate Tim Costello said “we desperately hope that the reporting on the government’s plans is wrong – it will fall far, far short of the recommendations of the multi-party parliamentary committee recommendations led by the late Labor MP Peta Murphy.”

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“If as the Prime Minister has said, his government wants to minimise children’s exposure to wagering advertising, these initiatives won’t work. Such a piece-meal approach fails our children,” Costello said. “The live sport ban does nothing to break the nexus between gambling and sport as the Prime Minister has said he wants to do, this doesn’t change the status quo and leaves the before and after match programs open to screen ads - and we know kids are watching those - and they should be considered part of the sporting broadcast for these purposes.

“Not a single parent in this country would opt in to their kids seeing gambling ads – that’s why it’s opt out –many people will forget or not realise, and it just puts greater onus on parents to always be logging in and opting out of countless apps and sites, it’s ridiculous. We know parents struggle to keep up with a constantly changing digital landscape, and like the social media ban, kids pretty quickly find a way around these things, that’s my biggest worry.”

The Prime Minister told the National Press Club last week that cabinet’s position on gambling reforms was not solely informed by Murphy’s report. “It’s informed as well by the key elements going forward. Some of it is about the Murphy Report, but the Murphy Report isn’t where it started and ended. And when we look at gambling as well, one of the things that I have said to some of the advocates, overwhelmingly, more

than half of problem gambling is about poker machines,” he said.

“With regard to a duty of care, we’re considering a duty of care when it comes to online that’s much broader than just this.”

The federal government is also planning to legislate penalties for emerging online lottery products and a ban online keno “pocket pokies”.

Albanese said that the federal government would table its full response to the Murphy Report when Parliament resumes sitting.

PETA Murphy unveiling the “You win some you lose more” report in 2023. Picture: Supplied

Accessibility boost at Pines Pool

A NEW accessibility hoist has been installed at Pines Forest Aquatic Centre.

The hoist was installed at the outdoor pool through a partnership between Rotary Peninsula 2.0 and Peninsula Leisure. Funds raised through Rotary Peninsula 2.0’s annual Duck Derby event were donated towards the project.

Pines pool centre leader Chiara McAuley said the new hoist “has made a meaningful difference for many local families in Frankston North.”

“This hoist ensures more people in our community can safely access the pool and enjoy everything Pines has to offer,” McAuley said. “We’re incredibly grateful to Rotary Peninsula 2.0 for their support, and to Frankston City Council

and Peninsula Leisure for working together to improve accessibility at this important community facility.”

Rotary Peninsula 2.0 committee member Tanya Wood said “Rotary Peninsula 2.0 is extremely proud to fund a new pool hoist at the Pines Outdoor pool using Duck Derby proceeds, helping make our community more accessible for all.”

The Pines pool has opened for an extended season this year.

PINES Pool. Picture: Supplied

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Mayor to advise state government

FRANKSTON mayor Sue Baker will work closely with the local government minister this year after her appointment to the 2026 Local Government Mayor Advisory Panel.

The 11 mayors appointed to the panel will advise local government minister Nick Staikos on “a range of legislative, regulatory, strategic and policy decisions which impact the local government sector, and present ideas and opportunities to improve it”, a Frankston Council statement read.

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ward to working alongside my fellow mayors, learning from them, and establishing methods and procedures to benefit local government and communities, including Frankston City.”

“Frankston City offers a unique perspective as a peri-urban community blending the bush, the beach and a growing and evolving metropolitan area anticipating major population growth in the coming years,” the mayor said. “In this role I will ensure that Frankston City Council’s priorities and challenges are at the forefront of discussions with the minister for local government and represent our corner of Melbourne.”

Nick Staikos said “I am very pleased that the mayor of Frankston City Council, Cr Sue Baker, accepted my invitation to be a member of the Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel 2026. Throughout this year, the panel will assist me as the minister for local government to plan for the future so that our local councils can continue effectively serving their local communities.”

FRANKSTON mayor Sue Baker (third from left) with the other members of the 2026 Local Government Mayor Advisory Panel. Picture: Supplied

‘Three well-known Australians’ heads to Frankston

FRANKSTON Library will be displaying Martin Shaw’s famous Three Well-Known Australians until 19 April.

The artwork has toured Australia since 1983 garnering opinions and guesses as to the identify of the mystery figures.

Viewers of the painting are encouraged to record their guess as to the identity of the figures, and the accumulated guesses tour around with the display as a living testament to Australia.

“The painting goes to big cities, provincial towns, and small villages. It’s like the torch relay in the Olympic games,” said Shaw.

“Your opinions form the portrait of Australia in the pages; that’s what you’re leaving behind.”

Prime Minister Albanese hedged his bets with his guess, putting three different guesses of the three pictured characters.

His first guess was that the painting depicted the seminal moment in Australian broadcasting history when colour television was introduced, with ABC stars Aunty Jack (Grahame Bond) in blue, Thin Arthur (Rory Donoghue) seated and Kid Eager (Garry McDonald) standing, with the umbrella representing the black and white world we had been sheltering under.

Albanese’s second guess was the trio were the Go-Betweens after they finished recording Before Hollywood.

His final guess was Vincent Lingiari in the centre and Gough Whitlam on the right. The blue figure is the famous photographer Mervyn Bishop, who took the famous photo of Gough

Whitlam pouring red earth into Lingiari’s hand.

Premier Jacinta Allen guessed the trio were basketballer Lauren Jackson in Blue, Uncle Jack Charles sitting talking, and Julia Gillard in Green.

Bruce Gyngell, the first person to appear on Australian television in 1956, guessed in 1999 that the blue figure was Don Bradman, the middle figure was Joan Sutherland, and the green figure was Kerry Packer.

Others looked at the artwork and saw something broader such as political parties, utility companies or specific emotions.

“Who knows why some names endure the test of time while some people don’t,” said Shaw.

“It is up to the individual how they want to take it.”

The painting has now been touring for generations, with no plans to slow down.

“I haven’t done another painting in 30-odd years,” said Shaw.

“This has just overtaken everything else. I just can’t think of anything, this is just full on.”

Shaw has never let on who the three painted figures are. The closest you’ll get to an unveiling of the identities is the dog in the bottom right corner, Shaw’s trusty companion Pea, who died in 1991.

Three Well-Known Australian will be at the Frankston Library Heritage Room until 19 April.

Skaters set to celebrate milestone

THE Frankston Skate Park is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary this month.

A celebration will be held at the skate park on 18 April to commemorate the occasion. From 12pm to 4pm visitors will see live music from Fresh Frankston, take part in skate and BMX jams, and play games.

Frankston Skate Park coordinator Jade Cummins said “this event is all about the people who have made

Frankston Skate Park what it is today - a welcoming, inclusive and vibrant space for all.”

“We’re proud to celebrate 20 years of connection, creativity and active lifestyles right here in Frankston,” Cummins said.

The Frankston Skate Park 20th Anniversary Celebration runs from 12pm to 4pm on Saturday, 18 April. Entry is free.

A SKATER at Frankston Skate Park. Picture: Supplied

Three Well-Known Australians. Picture: Supplied

Luxury home show’s filming at odds with homelessness crisis

By Molly Broadfoot*

AS homelessness hits a record-high on the Mornington Peninsula, The Block has begun filming its latest season in Mt Eliza. In an $11m deal to purchase the site, the show plans to construct five luxury houses across 1.35 hectares on Old Mornington Rd. While the show may bring excitement and publicity to the area, critics argue it highlights a broader issue: a focus on luxury property while the region’s housing crisis remains unaddressed.

The Mornington Peninsula now has the highest number of rough sleepers out of any local government area in Victoria – including Melbourne City. Despite desperate cries for help from the shire, local politicians and workers in the field, the Mornington Peninsula still receives no government funding for crisis accommodation or assertive outreach.

According to the Mornington Peninsula Shire, almost 1,000 people sought homelessness support services last year. As of July 2025, 75% of these people were sleeping rough – most of the time in tents or cars across the foreshore. A large proportion of these people, the shire reports, are women and youth.

Critics question whether The Block’s luxury developments are a missed opportunity to tackle the region’s ongoing housing crisis and homelessness.

Mat Morgan, the Australian Greens lead candidate for Eastern Victoria, said the latest season could’ve been a step towards building affordable houses for the local community,

instead of multi-million-dollar properties.

“This is an absolute missed opportunity. The Block and Channel Nine could have been teaming up with the Victorian government and building affordable, public housing, right in this spot, right where it’s needed,” said Morgan.

Traditionally, The Block has focused on building suburban Melbourne properties, only recently ex-

panding to out-of-city locations such as Phillip Island and Daylesford.

Morgan believes The Block’s expansion to out-of-city regions isn’t a coincidence. Rather, it illustrates a larger trend of increased luxury homes, rising house prices, and changing home ownership in these areas.

“Outer suburbs have seen an astronomical increase in house prices but also in the structure of ownership,”

said Morgan.

“We’re seeing more investment from huge property portfolio owners who are treating housing like an investment commodity not as an essential right.”

So why was Mt Eliza chosen for The Block’s latest season, and can this potentially have an impact on the area’s businesses and housing market?

Mt Eliza real estate agent Jonathan

THE Block is currently being filmed at their vast construction site on Old Mornington Road in Mt Eliza. Picture: Yanni

Rivett said it is a question he has often been asked.

“There’s spacious blocks, good schools, great beaches, and a nice local, community-based atmosphere,” said Rivett.

“It’s super desirable to families in general, particularly younger families.”

When asked about the potential benefits to tourism and the local economy from The Block filming in Mt Eliza, Rivett said “I think [The Block] will change that certainly during the show and possibly afterwards…”

Morgan, on the other hand, believes the latest season is unlikely to boost tourism. As a Phillip Island-based councillor, Morgan recalls his own experience when The Block filmed there, stating that the show often prioritised working with larger sponsors rather than shining a light on local businesses.

While opinions remain divided on The Block’s long-term impact, its arrival comes as the Mornington Peninsula faces unprecedented housing challenges.

In a region where more people than ever are struggling to find a place to live, it’s no longer a question of what is being built, but who it’s being built for.

*Molly Broadfoot is a journalism student at the University of Melbourne, and a Mt Eliza resident.

Coastrek returns to the Mornington Peninsula

THE popular Coastrek hiking challenge is set to return to the Mornington Peninsula in May with organisers urging participants to register before entries close on 12 April.

The national event, which blends fitness, fundraising and community, will see thousands of trekkers take to coastal trails across the peninsula, raising funds for mental health organisation Beyond Blue.

Now in its 17th year, Coastrek has grown into one of Australia’s largest team-based hiking fundraisers. Since launching in 2009, more than 90,000 participants have completed the challenge, collectively raising over $57m for charities including the Fred Hollows Foundation and the Heart Foundation.

Participants in the Mornington Peninsula event, to be held on 22 May, can choose from three distances: a 50km trek from Cape Schanck Lighthouse to Point Nepean, a 30km loop beginning and ending at Point Nepean, or a shorter 20km route from Sorrento Front Beach to Point Nepean. Teams of two or more complete the challenge together, with a focus on camaraderie rather than competition.

Founder of Coastrek and Wild Women on Top Di Westaway said the event continued to resonate with women seeking both physical and mental wellbeing benefits.

“We’re seeing more women realise that getting outdoors and moving in nature isn’t just good for you, it’s transformative,” she said.

“Time in nature, walking with oth-

ers, is one of the most powerful ways to reset mentally and physically. It really is the best medicine.”

The event’s impact is supported by research tracking more than 400 women, which found participants experienced a 5.6 per cent boost in mental wellbeing after training and completing Coastrek.

The study also estimated an average mental health value of $4000 per participant, equating to a potential $20m annual national benefit.

Researchers identified the combination of physical activity, social connection and purpose as key drivers behind the improvements, with benefits sustained among those who continued walking regularly.

Coastrek is designed to appeal to this demographic, offering a 12-week training program and community support through Wild Women On Top, the organisation behind the event.

“Coastrek women have always

known that happiness and health are amplified when you challenge yourself and connect with others outdoors,” Westaway said.

“The right walk, with the right women, in the right place, can truly change your life.”

Organisers say the event is not a race, but a shared experience aimed at encouraging participants to cross the finish line together while supporting Beyond Blue’s 24/7 support service.

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Fire restrictions eased

THE Fire Danger Period officially ended in the City of Frankston at 1am on Tuesday 7 April.

As fire restrictions begin to lift, CFA is urging residents to remain alert as the current and continued conditions can still lead to fast-moving grassfires even in cooler weather.

CFA state agency commander Garry Cook said the easing of restrictions was due to a number of favourable factors.

“Nights are becoming increasingly cool, and we are seeing dew in the mornings that further reduces the risk of fire,” said Cook.

“We have also seen some welcomed rainfall and some noticeable new growth, pointing to higher levels of moisture which will help to keep any fire behaviour manageable.

“Even with milder weather we still want landowners to take precautions and ensure conditions are safe before burning off and that there is enough water and resources on hand to extinguish.”

Residents travelling to other parts of Victoria are reminded to remain vigilant and to check the Fire Danger Periods that are in place in the region they are visiting.

With the end of the FDP, some landowners may choose to resume burn-offs, but it’s essential to take precautions and ensure conditions are safe before proceeding.

To prevent unnecessary emergency callouts, landowners must register their burn-offs. If smoke or fire is reported, it will be cross-checked with the register to avoid an emergency response.

Burn-offs can be registered online at www.firepermits.vic.gov.au or by calling 1800 668 511.

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Plan for parcel locker

A NEW parcel locker will be installed in Frankston to accommodate online shoppers.

Australia Post estimates that online shopping spending is up 13 percent from the year prior, and is installing nine new parcel lockers across the state to meet demand. Australia Post head of Last Mile Victoria, Theresa Smith, said “what we’re seeing in Victoria is a growing demand for more flexible and secure delivery options. Our latest Annual eCommerce Report shows online spending in Victoria reached $20 billion in 2025.”

“The report highlights how delivery preferences are evolving alongside this growth. More customers are seeking greater choice, with 69 percent wanting a wider range of delivery options, while security and ease of use are also key drivers of parcel locker adoption. Once customers are aware of parcel lockers, the majority say they would consider using them, reflecting a strong appetite for convenient, out-of-home delivery solutions,” Smith said.

“Expanding our parcel locker network in Victoria is a direct response to these changing behaviours, giving Victorians greater choice and control over where and when they collect their parcels. Whether it’s after hours, on the commute, or closer to home, it’s a practical way to meet changing expectations across both metropolitan and regional communities.”

Posting options in Frankston have been more limited since the 54-58 Wells Street post office closed in 2024.

Neighbours gather

NEW connections were formed among Seaford neighbours on 29 March as residents came together for a “Neighbour Day” event.

The gathering of Nepean Highway residents was funded by The Social Inclusion Action Group and Frankston City Council.

Event attendee Stacey said the event “helped bridge gaps in a neighbourhood where people often recognise each other but rarely connect.”

“We’ve lived two blocks up for five years now, and I’ve seen some people on the beach, but never met them properly,” she said.

Another attendee, Belle, said that the event attendees discussed a proposal to raise the Container Deposit Scheme refund to 20 cents. “It was so nice to meet people I’ve never spoken to before—and realise we’re on the same page about wanting a 20 cent refund for plastic bottles,” she said.

Kingston Council considers Australia Day expansion

THE future of Australia Day events across the Kingston local government area is under consideration.

Community consultation opened last week on council’s role in Australia Day events. Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “we’re keen to explore how we can support inclusive, welcoming and locally meaningful ways to mark Australia Day.”

“This is about bringing people together and making sure any future events or activities reflect the diversity, pride and community spirit we see right across Kingston,” she said. “Australia Day is a time when people come together in different ways, and we want to hear what that looks like for our community here in Kingston. From beach days and barbecues to community events and celebrations, this is an opportunity for people to share what they enjoy most, and how they think council can help support those experiences into the future.”

The consultation was triggered by a vote earlier this year, when councillors agreed to consult with residents on establishing public Australia Day celebrations commencing 26 January 2027. The proposal, which was slated to include “targeted engagement with youth groups, to understand community interest, expectations, and preferred celebration formats” and “targeted engagement with multicultural organisations, community groups, sporting clubs and trader associations to explore hosting ‘local street party’ style events in prominent, high-visibility and public transport–accessible locations”, was passed with the support of Crs Georgina Oxley, Chris Howe, Georgia Erevnidis, Sarah O’Donnell, and Jane Agirtan. (“Community consultation on Australia Day, The Times, 5/3/2026)

In a statement, Kingston Council confirmed it would “reach out to local First Nations representatives and Traditional Owners” on the proposed changes.

“Currently, council recognises Australia Day through a very special citizenship ceremony welcoming hundreds of new citizens, and by sponsoring the annual Mordialloc Carnival fireworks display,” the Kingston Council statement read. Measures set to be considered are the expansion of public events and increased visibility of the Australian flag across Kingston.

Submissions on the matter close on 27 April, with a report set to come back to Kingston Council in June. To make a submission visit yourkingstonyoursay.com.au/australia-day

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NEPEAN Highway neighbours catch up for “Neighbour Day”. Picture: Supplied

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Councillor resignation triggers by-election

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

TESS Law has resigned from Kingston Council.

Law’s resignation was confirmed by Kingston Council in a statement last week. Law has resigned from her position as ward councillor for Melaleuca effective immediately. Council’s statement did not outline the reason for Law’s resignation. The Times reached out to Tess Law for comment, but did not receive a response.

Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “on behalf of council, I thank Cr Law for her service to the Kingston community and in particular her representation of the Melaleuca ward. We wish her all the best for her future endeavours.”

Law was elected at the 2024 local government elections. She was involved in a spat at council’s February meeting, publicly airing bullying allegations after another councillor asked for her qualifications to be verified during a lengthy debate on a proposal to install herself on the CEO remuneration committee (‘Dismissal danger grows for Kingston Council, The Times 4/3/2026).

Council officers ultimately verified all of Law’s qualifications as legitimate, but she was not appointed to the CEO remuneration committee. Other committees Law served on during her tenure included the Governance and Policy Committee, and

the Access and Equity Committee. She was a vocal advocate for a solution to the Mordialloc Stabling Yard underpass closure during her time on council.

A by-election will be held to elect a new Melaleuca Ward councillor, with dates yet to be confirmed. In the interim, Kingston Council CEO Peter Bean said council will “work to ensure the Melaleuca community continues to be supported, and work with key agencies on next steps.”

“Following Cr Law’s resignation, council will put the appropriate arrangements in place to support the Melaleuca Ward with the mayor and deputy mayor available to support local residents,” Mr Bean said.

Kingston Council has directed Melaleuca Ward residents to contact the mayor or deputy mayor about local matters while the position is vacant.

TESS Law has stepped down from Kingston Council effective immediately. Picture: Supplied

COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR

APRIL

Kananook Creek Association

Invites your assistance by volunteering 2 hrs per month to maintain and enhance our waterway and adjoining reserves. Enquiries please email kananookcreek@gmail.com

McClelland Guild of Artists provides art classes for juniors and teens, Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Enrolments now open for Term 2. Limited places available. For further information: info@mcclellandartists.org.au or 0430 761 898. MGoA Studio - 390 McClelland Drive Langwarrin.

Northern Peninsula Classic Car Club

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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!

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

Frankston Food Swap

2nd Saturday of the month at 1pm.

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

Try Croquet

Est in 1947, The Frankston Croquet Club prides itself on social recreation, healthy activity and friendly competitions. Open Tues, Thurs & Sat. from 9am to 3pm. Equipment supplied, flat soled shoes required. Enquires to Fay: 0407 342 562

Dog Lovers Walking Group

Tuesdays at 8:30 am & 9:30 am, also Thursdays at 9:30 am. Join us for friendship, fun and exercise for dogs and owners. At Baxter Park (Near Tennis Courts). Contact Suzanne on 9789 8475

Seniors Loving Life!

Care you can trust at Summerset Cranbourne North

FINDING the right care for a loved one can be overwhelming. That's where Summerset's guide to care can help.

Summerset’s six-point guide to aged care is designed to help step individuals and their families through the process of finding and accessing aged care, including

1. How to identify when care may be needed, and how to have that conversation with your loved one

2. How to get an assessment and what information that provides

3. The finances of care, including working out

your budget and what government subsidies you may be eligible for

4. Finding the right home and what to look out for

5. Demystifying admission agreements and the costs of care

6. The importance of making their new place feel like home.

The full Guide to Care complete with videos and useful links is available at www.summerset.com.au/guide-to-care

Care at Summerset Cranbourne North Residents in Summerset’s brand-new

Cranbourne North residential aged care home will experience comfort, privacy, and community in the thoughtfully designed care suites, available to move in from 8 April 2026.

Each care suite is a welcoming retreat featuring a stylish private ensuite, a kingsingle bed, and quality armchair together with built-in storage, double glazing, and split air system for year-round comfort.

Person-centered care is the cornerstone of Summerset’s approach to care and is lived daily by all staff. Meeting with the Summerset team is valuable to discuss the care plan

tailored to your loved one’s needs. Summerset welcomes you to visit the village as often as you like to familiarise yourself and get to know the community. Make an appointment with the Care Team to discuss your circumstances and the care Summerset could provide.

If you are looking at care options, contact Summerset Cranbourne North on 03 7068 5641 to book a tour

When living at home is no longer the best option, you need a place with care you can trust.

Our brand-new residential aged care home at Summerset Cranbourne North offers residents exactly that.

Designed around a modern small household model, our four households of 18 care suites provide a warm, homely environment focused on wellbeing.

For those who don’t yet need aged care but could use a little extra help with everyday tasks, our assisted living apartments offer the perfect blend of independence and support.

Assisted living apartments are available now, and care suites are available from 8 April. Explore your options at our upcoming open days - a relaxed way to experience the village, meet the team and learn more about care at Summerset Cranbourne North.

Care you can trust.

Care and assisted living open days

Throughout April: Fri 10, Sat 11, Fri 17, Sat 18 10am to 2pm, tours every half hour

Summerset Cranbourne North 98 Mannavue Boulevard, Cranbourne North 03 7068 5642 | cranbourne.sales@summerset.com.au

SUMMERSET Caregiver and resident. Photo: Supplied

SUMMERSET residential suite Photo: Supplied

Seniors Loving Life!

Stamp duty savings on downsizing

FOR many older Victorians, moving into a retirement village represents more than just a lifestyle change, it can unlock meaningful financial benefits, with stamp duty savings among the most tangible.

Stamp duty (officially called land transfer duty) is one of the largest upfront costs when purchasing residential property in Victoria.

However, for those downsizing into a retirement village under loan/lease type contracts, the way duty is calculated can often lead to significant savings compared with buying a traditional home at the same price.

How Stamp Duty Works in Victoria In Victoria, land transfer duty is calculated on a sliding scale based on the purchase price (or “dutiable value”) of the property. The presence of certain concessions, like principal place of residence (PPR) rates for homes up to $550,000, can reduce this amount, but above that threshold the standard general rates apply. Illustratively, based on current rates:

• A $500,000 property attracts approximately $21,970 in stamp duty.

A $600,000 property attracts around $31,070.

• A $750,000 property generally attracts about $40,070.

These estimates are broad guides and may vary depending on specific eligibility for concessions.

Downsizing and Stamp Duty Savings

When retirees move into a Centennial Living retirement village via a loan/lease contract, the upfront payment for the retirement village unit reflects a license or lease payment rather than a freehold purchase, and this means stamp duty may not be payable at the same level as a conventional property purchase.

These savings can be significant when weighed against ongoing fees like deferred

management fees (DMFs); the periodic charges many retirement villages apply when exiting. While some prospects are wary of DMFs, the reductions in stamp duty alone may offset a portion of these costs over time, freeing up funds for lifestyle, care, or travel. Proper financial advice is recommended to model individual circumstances accurately.

For older Victorians considering a move into a Centennial Living retirement village, the prospect of lowering upfront costs through stamp duty savings, coupled with the lifestyle and support benefits of retirement villages, can make downsizing more financially viable. While DMFs should always be factored into

any retirement village decision, the stamp duty advantage offers a real, immediate cash-flow benefit.

Find out more about Centennial Living retirement villages by going to the website and filling in the form on the Contact Us page at www.centennialliving.com.au or call 1300 098 000.

SENIORS Downsizing. Photo: Supplied

What This Means for Downsizers

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

SUNDAY

CAPER CREW

ABC FAMILY, 7.45pm

FRIDAY A NEW ANZAC

SBS, 8.30pm

In following the redevelopment of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, this fascinating four-part series examines the unique purpose of the national monument and its enduring impact on society. First conceived in 1916 as a tribute to the ANZACs buried on the other side of the world, the combined memorial, museum and archive is the only institution of its kind in the world. An immense expansion project has been underway in recent years, with cameras documenting the construction and curation of a new gallery.

A seriously good time awaits in this high-energy kids’ adventure comedy that puts a childhood spin on the classic heist caper. It’s set in sleepy Woodspring, a town best known for the theft of a gold meteorite called “The Nug” from its planetarium 27 years ago. The action follows siblings Amelia and Kai Delaney (Isabella Zhang and Luka Sero) after their treasure-hunting grandmother Queenie (Tina Bursill) returns. With the mayor (Annie Maynard) posting a $100,000 reward for information about The Nug, Queenie is assembling a new crew.

Thursday, April 9

MONDAY

MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT

NINE, 7.30pm

There’s been mere days for viewers to recover from this year’s ﬁnal vows –and a moment that will go down in Married at First Sight the participants, this reunion is already one month down the track. Of course, one episode isn’t enough to contain all the drama; after last night’s dinner party, the conﬂict is still simmering.

A communal couch session and gentle guidance from experts Alessandra Rampolla, John Aiken and the late Mel Schilling (right) ought to calm everything down, right?

Wrong. Accusations ﬂy as the cast watches videos of their time on the show and delve into their actions.

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

TUESDAY

JUDGMENT:

CASES THAT CHANGED AUSTRALIA

ABC TV, 8.40pm

It takes a lot of courage to create change, and the brave Australians in this four-part docuseries have it in spades. Each took their personal battle to the High Court of Australia, creating constitutional turning points in their quest for justice. In this episode, Rodney Croome and Nick Toonen (above) were just 23 years old when they walked into a Hobart police station in the early ’90s and sparked a campaign to decriminalise homosexuality in Tasmania.

NINE (9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Tonight At The Museum. (PGs, R) 10.30 The Weekly. (PGls, R) 11.00 Creative Types. (PG, R) 11.30 Can You Keep A Secret? (Ms, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Frauds. (Mal, R) 1.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.20 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PGa, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads: Gayndah, Qld. 8.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli: David Hallberg. (Final) Virginia Trioli meets with David Hallberg.

9.00 The Piano. (PG, R) Presented by Amanda Keller.

9.50 The Matter Of Facts: The Truth According To AI. (Final, PG, R)

10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG, R) 11.55 Long Lost Family. (R) 12.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.30 Unforgotten. (Mlv, R) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.15 Matched. (PG, R) 10.05 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 10.55 DNA Journey. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Great House Revival. (R) 3.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Secret World Of Snacks. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Treasures With Bettany Hughes: Rhodes – Island Of Light. (PG) Bettany Hughes explores the Greek island of Rhodes.

8.30 Our Medicine. (PGa, R) Keisha gets results back from her recent GP assessment.

9.45 Riot Women. Nisha grapples with a toxic colleague. 10.55 SBS World News Late. 11.25 In Memoriam. (Malv) 12.15 Bonn. (Mav, R) 2.10 Beyond Signs. (MA15+a, R) 3.05 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

News With Alex Cullen.

Catch Phrase. (PG, R)

Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials.

The Chase. (R)

Seven News At 4.

The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 5. Adelaide 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. A preview of the upcoming AFL matches.

11.30 HMP: Behind Bars: HMP Long Lartin. (MA15+a, R) Takes a look inside HMP Long Lartin

1.00 Damnation. (MA15+asv, R)

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

TEN (10)

Today. 9.00

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R)

8.30 Emergency. (Mlm, R) The trauma team treats a truck driver.

9.30 A+E Crash Scene Emergency. (Mamv, R) Teen Rick injures himself after hitting a roadblock.

10.30 The Equalizer. (Mv)

11.20 9News Late.

11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) Hosted by Grant

Friday, April 10

ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Compass. (PG, R) 10.30 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00

ABC News At Noon. 12.55 The Piano. (PG, R) 1.45 Can You Keep A Secret? (Ms, R) 2.15 The Assembly. (PG, R) 2.55 Fake Or Fortune? (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 9.05 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.15 Matched. (PG, R) 10.05 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 10.55 DNA Journey. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Great House Revival. (R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Secret World Of Snacks. (PGal, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Patience. (M) A businessman is shot in a full boardroom.

9.20 Tonight At The Museum. (PGs, R) Hosted by Alex Lee.

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

10.20 ABC Late News.

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

11.15 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, R)

12.05 Love Me. (MA15+s, R) 12.45 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 A New ANZAC. (Premiere) Looks at the Australian War Memorial’s redevelopment.

9.30 Orient Express: A Golden Era Of Travel. (PGa, R) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 The King. (Premiere, MA15+av) 11.50 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+asv, R) 1.45 Nordland 99. (Mal, R) 2.45 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.50 Mountain Vets. (PG, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.25 Children’s Programs. 3.40pm Thomas And Friends. 4.15 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.40 Ariel. 5.20 Stan & Gran. 6.05 PJ Masks. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.30 My Adventures With Superman. 8.55 BattleBots. 9.40 Gladiators UK. 10.40 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am

5.40 Inside The Huddle. 6.10 Over The Black Dot. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Point Break. (1991, M) 10.45 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.35 Homeland. 12.35am United Gangs Of America. 2.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 5. Collingwood v Fremantle. From Adelaide Oval. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the match.

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

11.45 Australian Idol. (PGal, R) The top six take to the stage.

1.30 Damnation. (MA15+asv, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Airport Security: USA. (Md)

A big operation soon gets results.

8.30 MOVIE: The Shawshank Redemption. (1994, MA15+lv, R)

A unique friendship develops between a banker convicted of murder and one of his fellow prisoners. Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, James Whitmore.

11.20 First On Scene. (Mav, R)

11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

12.40 Pointless. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) Hosted by Neale Whitaker and Andrew Winter. 8.40 Building The Dream. (Return) Architectural designer Charlie Luxton proves dream homes can be affordable. 9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.40 10 News+. (R) 11.10

5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Waterworld Africa. 7.30 MOVIE: Howl’s Moving Castle. (2004, PG) 9.45 MOVIE: Nacho Libre. (2006, PG) 11.25 Late Programs. NITV (34)

Forever Enthralled. (2008, PG, Mandarin) 8.40 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 10.30 Hard Eight. (1996, M) 12.20pm Mars Attacks! (1996, M) 2.20 The Ipcress File. (1965, PG) 4.20 Roxane. (2019, PG, French) 6.00 Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 7.50 Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery. (1997, M) 9.30 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 11.50 Late Programs. 5.50am Discovering Film. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 8.40 The Magic Canoe. 9.10

Of Facts. (Final, PG, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R)

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

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

7.30 Blue Murder Motel. (PGl) A local councillor is stabbed in his home.

8.15 Top End Bub. (Md) Ned discovers Lauren’s secret. Taya is given the choice to meet her biological father. Daffy rediscovers her love of music with Dana.

8.45 Death In Paradise. (Ma, R) As the team investigates a murder, they discover a family with skeletons in the closet.

9.45 Frauds. (Ml, R) An unforeseen disaster derails the gang’s plans.

10.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Vintage Voltage. (PGl, R) 11.00 Finland From Above. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour of Flanders. Men’s race. Highlights. 2.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour of Flanders. Women’s race. Highlights. 3.00 Stories From The Cities. (PG) 3.30 Figure Skating. ISU World Championships Prague. Pt 1. 5.30 Shadow Man.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Edward Vs George: The Windsors At War.

8.25 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland: On The GoldenPass Belle Époque From Montreux To The Bernese Oberland. (PGn, R) A trip on the GoldenPass Belle Époque.

9.25 Jersey And Guernsey. (R) Caterer Mim Sarre gets a new pizza truck.

10.20 Finding Your Roots. (PGa, R) 11.20 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v, R) 1.55 Matched. (PG, R) 2.45 Mastermind Australia. (R) 3.50 Mountain Vets. (PG, R)

4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. The Championships Day 2, Caulfield Thoroughbred Club Race Day and WATC Derby Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Athletics. Australian Athletics Championships.

9.00 MOVIE: The Huntsman: Winter’s War. (2016, Mhv, R) A huntsman encounters his former believed-to-be-dead lover while searching for a missing magic mirror. Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Jessica Chastain.

11.30 MOVIE: Morbius. (2022, Malv, R) Jared Leto. 1.35 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 3. Taupo Super400. Day 1. Highlights. 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Tales Of Aluna. (R) 4.30 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Open For Inspection. 12.30 Find My Country House Australia. (PG, R) 1.00 Explore TV Viking. (R) 1.30 My Way. (R) 2.00 Destination WA. (R)

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PG) The team helps a couple suffering trauma.

8.30 MOVIE: Legally Blonde. (2001, PGls, R) A ditzy blonde enrols in a prestigious law school to woo her ex-boyfriend. Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson.

10.30 MOVIE: Monster-In-Law. (2005, Ms, R) Jennifer Lopez.

12.20 Epic Builds. (R) 1.10 Open For Inspection. (R) 1.35 Explore TV Viking. (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)

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) A family considers a cockapoo pup. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. A family must make a tough decision. 9.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

10.30 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) A woman falls off a balcony while retrieving a cat. 11.30 Elsbeth. (PGalv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Race For The Planet. 2.50 Forged In Fire. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 Mastermind Aust. 6.45 The Food That Built The World. 7.35 Abandoned Americana. 8.30 Icons Unearthed: Transformers. 10.20 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. Midnight WWE Legends. 1.40 Stacey Dooley: Are You Ready For War? 2.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.50pm Kangaroo Beach. 2.15 Peter Rabbit. 2.30 Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 Zog. 3.55 Odd Squad. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.35 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.10 Tiddler. 5.35 Super Monsters. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.25 Paddington. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 8.50 Chopped Jnr. 9.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Discovering Film. 6.35 Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 8.25 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 10.50 Close. (2022, M, Dutch, English, Flemish, French) 12.45pm

Captive Heart. (1946, PG) 3.00 MOVIE: Cairo Road. (1950, PG) 5.00 MOVIE: Agatha Christie’s Murder On The Orient Express. (1974, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: U.S. Marshals. (1998, M) 10.10 TBA. 12.30am Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance C’ship. 8 Hours of Bahrain. H’lights. 9.00 Big Rigs Of Oz. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 MOVIE: The Man In The Moon. (1991, PG) Noon Tennis. Billie Jean King Cup. Qualifiers. Aust v Great Britain. 7.00 Seinfeld. 7.30 MOVIE: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore. (2022, M) 10.20 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 My Road To Adventure. 2.00 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. USA Speedweek. Final. Replay. 3.00 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. Silver Cup. Highlights. 4.00 Frozen Gold. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: Men In Black. (1997, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Ghostbusters II. (1989, PG) 11.45 Late Programs.

Frankston

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

6.30 Compass: Surviving Gaza, Seeking Truth. (PGv)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Piano. Presented by Guy Sebastian and Andrea Lam.

8.20 Can You Keep A Secret? (Ml) Debbie invites the blackmailer for lunch.

8.50 Frauds. (Ml) With the heist imminent, Bert and Sam struggle to keep their secrets hidden and their partnership intact.

9.35 Blue Murder Motel. (PGl, R)

A local councillor is stabbed in his home.

10.25 Top End Bub. (Md, R)

10.50 MOVIE: Windrider. (1986, Mdls, R)

12.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.10 The Bee Whisperer. (PGa, R) 10.05 Vintage Voltage. (R) 11.00 Georgia From Above. (PG, R) 12.00 PBS News Compass Points. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU World Championships Prague. Pt 2. 5.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.30 Shadow Man.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Rise And Fall Of The Maya. (Premiere) A team of archaeologists discover a Mayan monument. 9.20 Emperor: Rise And Fall Of A Dynasty. (Masv, R) Looks at Livia Drusilla. 10.15 Hunting Egypt’s Lost Treasures: Legend Of The Pyramid Kings. (R) 11.05 Elvis’ Women. (Mas, R) 2.30 Matched. (PG, R) 3.15 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.30 Tummy Tom And The Lost Teddy Bear. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Guess How Much I Love You. 5.35 Super Monsters. 6.05 Knee High Spies. 6.25 Paddington. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 The Inbestigators. 7.45 Caper Crew. (Premiere) 8.10 Secrets At Red Rocks. (Premiere) 8.35 Animal Park. 10.00 Amazing Animal Friends. 10.50 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Athletics. Australian Athletics Championships. 2.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 5. GWS Giants v Richmond.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 5. Port Adelaide v St Kilda. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.00 24 Hours In Police Custody: The Norfolk Narco Cartel. (Madl, R) Looks inside a major police operation. 12.10 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 3. Taupo Super400. Day 2. Highlights.

1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

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

6.00 9News Sunday.

6.30 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Australian Survivor: Redemption. (PGl) Tribemates try to win Immunity. 8.10 The Greatest: Reality TV Moments. A group of celebrities looks back at some of the greatest reality TV moments. 9.10 Matlock. (PGa) Matty juggles a big court case and her 50th wedding anniversary while representing a Jacobson Moore colleague. 10.10 NCIS: Origins. (Mv, R) The evidence room is broken into. 12.00 10 News+. (R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning

Programs. 1.15pm Jeopardy! 3.20 France 24. 3.50 PBS Washington Week. 4.20 PBS News Compass Points. 4.50 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. 5.50 The Architecture The Railways Built. 6.45 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Roubaix. Men’s race. 1am Cycling. UCI World Tour. ParisRoubaix. Women’s race. 2.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGl) The participants return for the final dinner party. 8.50 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.50 Power. (Premiere, MA15+dlnsv) A former drug kingpin opens a nightclub.

11.05 9News Late.

11.35 A Killer Makes A Call: Terry. (Mav, R) 12.30 Oz Off Road TV. (PGl, 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.

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6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Medical Emergency. Noon Escape To The Country. 1.00 Luxury Escapes: World’s Best Holidays. 1.30 Business Builders. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Better Homes. 3.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.30 Australia’s Big Backyards. 5.30 The Aussie Property Flippers. 6.30

6am The

Movie Show. 6.35 Roxane. (2019, PG, French) 8.15 Buckley’s Chance. (2021, PG) 10.05 Discovering Film. 11.00 Oliver’s Universe. (2022, M, Spanish) 1.05pm Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery. (1997, M) 2.45 Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 4.30 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 6.50 A Hazard Of Hearts. (1987, PG) 8.30 Tea With Mussolini. (1999) 10.45 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Pro Bull Riding Australia. Noon Over The Black Dot. 12.30 Inside The Huddle. 1.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Weekly Highlights. 2.00 Black Magic. 3.00 Lionel. 4.30 Stompem Ground 2022: Midnight Oil. 6.15 The Drover’s Boy. 6.40 Wild, Smart And Deadly. 7.30 Free The People. (Premiere) 8.30 Vacation Plantation. 9.55 MOVIE: Vacant Possession. (1994, M) 11.35 Late Programs. NITV (34)

Monday, April 13

TV (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Blue Murder Motel. (PGl, R) 11.00 Top End Bub. (Md, R) 11.30 Back Roads. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 9.05 Going Places. (PG, R) 9.35 Matched. (PG, R) 10.25 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 11.15 DNA Journey. (PG) 12.10 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS News Compass Points. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 Pistachio Wars. (PGal) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Secret World Of Snacks. (PGas, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

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

7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program. 9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser.

10.55 The

With Charlie Pickering.

Mysteries. (Ma, R) 12.30 Long Lost Family. (R) 1.20 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.55 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.55 A Bite To Eat. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Inside The Tower Of London. (PG) The Tower hosts a VE Day evening. 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 Herrhausen: The Banker And The Bomb. (Mdlv) 11.40 Gomorrah. (MA15+av, R) 2.25 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) 3.25 Mountain Vets. (PG, R) 4.00 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

3.30

4.55 PBS News Compass Points. 5.25 WorldWatch. 5.55 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.45 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Holy Marvels. 9.20 Greatest Escapes. 10.10 The Hospital: In The Deep End. 11.20 Hudson & Rex. 12.15am History Of The Sitcom. 1.00 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Daniel Tiger’s. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School: Let The Games Begin. 4.15 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.40 Ariel. 5.20 Stan & Gran. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Gladiators UK. 9.45 Kids BBQ Championship. 10.25 Kids Baking C’ship. 11.10 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 8.20 Tea With Mussolini. (1999) 10.30 In A Land That No Longer Exists. (2022, M, German) 12.25pm Two Many Chefs. (2022, M, Spanish) 2.05 The Most Beautiful Day In The World. (2019, PG, Italian) 4.00 Buckley’s Chance. (2021, PG) 5.50 Thunderbirds Are GO. (1966, PG) 7.30 The Way Of The Dragon. (1972, M, Cantonese) 9.20 The Big Boss. (1971, M, Cantonese) 11.15 Late Programs. SBS WORLD

7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Beyond The Farm: Men At Work. 8.55 Seinfeld. 9.25 Indycar Series. Grand Prix Of Arlington. 10.30 Limitless With

9.40 Emergency. 10.40 Late Programs.

COOK ISLANDS PARADISE

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. (PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away.

7.30 Australian Idol. (PGal) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie. 9.15 9-1-1. (M) The 118 is called in to assist when a medical examiner becomes entangled in a dangerous situation during an autopsy.

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

11.15 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League.

12.15 Conviction. (MA15+av, R)

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The participants return for the final couch session.

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

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 100% Footy. (Mal)

12.00 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl)

1.00 Hello SA. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) 7.30 Australian Survivor: Redemption. (l) The final three compete for immunity. 8.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 9.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.30 10 News+. (R)

Australian Ninja Warrior. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Den Of Thieves. (2018, MA15+) 11.20 Seinfeld.

Tuesday, April 14

ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 The Matter Of Facts. (Final, PG, R) 11.50 Like A Version. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Death In Paradise. (Ma, R) 2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.30 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. 7.55 Foreign Correspondent.

8.40 Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia: Love. (Premiere, PG) Looks at a case which began a High Court battle. 9.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli: David Hallberg. (Final, R) Virginia Trioli meets with David Hallberg. 10.00 Compass. (PGv, R)

10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.05 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R) 12.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.15 Matched. (PG, R) 10.10 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 11.05 DNA Journey. (PGl) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Philae The Last Temples Of Ancient Egypt. (R) 3.00 Trail Towns. (R) 3.25 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Secret World Of Snacks. (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

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys: Zurich/ Rotkreuz To Brienz. (PG, R)

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi looks at names.

9.30 Dateline: Grow Chocolate, Not Cocaine. A look at what plans the US has for Colombia.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Rock Legends. (PGa)

11.00 Exit. (MA15+adlsv)

11.55 Elvira. (PGa, R) 3.05 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.10 Mountain Vets. (PG, R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School: Let The Games Begin. 4.15 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.40 Ariel. 5.20 Stan & Gran. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 The Slow Mo Guys’ Big Adventures. 9.10 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.35 BattleBots. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.

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ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 8.20 Thunderbirds Are GO. (1966, PG) 10.00 The Big Boss. (1971, M, Cantonese) 11.50 Dead Again. (1991, M) 1.45pm A Hazard Of Hearts. (1987, PG) 3.25 Tea With Mussolini. (1999) 5.35 The Last Wave. (1977, PG) 7.30 Fist Of Fury. (1972, M, Cantonese) 9.30 Game Of Death. (1978, M, Cantonese, English) 11.25 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 Waterworld Africa. 11.00 Karla Grant Presents. 11.30 Ablaze. 1pm The Shooter Of War. 2.00 Island Echoes. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Waterworld Africa. 7.30 Ocean Warriors. 8.30 MOVIE: Blood Diamond. (2006, MA15+) 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Australian Idol. (Final, PGal) The winner is announced.

9.15 House Of Wellness. (PG) A team of industry experts, media personalities and wellness advocates shares insights and experiences to highlight living well.

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

11.15 Ambulance: Code Red. (Mam, R) Follows the work of an ambulance service. 12.15 MOVIE: Fatal Frenemies. (2021, Mav, R) Laurie Fortier. 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 Travel Guides. (PGs, R) The travel guides head to Hong Kong.

8.40 Clarkson’s Farm: Solo-ing. (Return, Ml) With Kaleb and Lisa both away, Jeremy is left to run the farm on his own.

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

10.40 9News Late.

11.10 The Hunting Wives. (MA15+dlsv)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Destination WA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30

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

6.00 10 News+.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Australian Survivor: Redemption. (l) The final two deliver their pitch to the jury. 9.15 NCIS. (Mav) McGee and Torres try to recover a stolen truck filled with toys. The truth about Parker’s mother is revealed. 10.15 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.15 10 News+. (R) 11.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 2.35pm Forged In Fire. 3.20 Kars & Stars. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 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. (Final) 10.25 Chasing Speed. 11.20 Brassic. 1.10am WWE Legends. 2.45 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.30

Secret Life Of The Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.40 Late Programs. 9GEM (92)

Wednesday, April 15

ABC TV (2)

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 11.30 Back Roads. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.30 Brush With Fame. (R) 3.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 9.05 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.15 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.25 Matched. (PG, R) 10.15 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 11.05 DNA Journey. (Mls) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 The Mayfair Hotel Megabuild. (PGal, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Tonight At The Museum. (PGs)

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

9.00 Can You Keep A Secret? (Ml, R) Debbie invites the blackmailer for lunch.

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

10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+l, R) 11.35 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R) 12.25 Long Lost Family. (R) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.55 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. (R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Chernobyl: Days That Shocked The World. Survivors recall the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. 9.25 The Audacity. (Premiere) A would-be tech titan and his therapist try to find a fortune and happiness for themselves. 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Rise Of The Raven. (MA15+sv) 12.10 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (Malsv) 1.55 Classified. (Mlv, R) 3.30 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Daniel Tiger’s. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School: Let The Games Begin. 4.15 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.40 Ariel. 5.20 Stan & Gran. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 9.55 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 My Adventures With Superman. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Monsieur Verdoux. (1947, PG) 7.30 Broken Hill. (2009, PG) 9.30 The Last Wave. (1977, PG) 11.30 The Way Of The Dragon. (1972, M, Cantonese) 1.25pm Brother’s Keeper. (2021, M, Kurdish, Turkish) 3.00 Discovering Film. 3.50 Thunderbirds Are GO. (1966, PG) 5.35 Funny Face. (1957) 7.30 Phantom Thread. (2017, M) 10.00 Empire. (2023, M, Danish) 11.45 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. Noon MOVIE: The Unknown Country. (2022, PG) 1.30 Artie: Our Tribute To A Legend. 2.00 Island Echoes. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00

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The Huddle. 10.30 MOVIE: One Day In The

Of Piugattuk. (2019) 12.30am Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.

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

9.30 Unfiltered. (M) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.

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

11.00 No Holds Barred: GWS Giants. (Ml)

12.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

12.30 The Act. (MA15+ans, R)

2.30 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 MOVIE: Love On The Reef. (2023, G, R) Ansley Gordon. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 9News.

6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. 9.00 Elsbeth. (Mv) Elsbeth must comb through a tangled mess of suspects to find a killer after a celebrity wigmaker is murdered. 10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.00 10 News+. (R) 11.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 2.50pm The Bee Whisperer. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend. 9.30 MOVIE: Heartbreak Ridge. (1986, M) Midnight Brassic. 12.50 Count Abdulla. 1.45 Dark Side Of The Ring. 2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Events That Changed Australia: Black Saturday. (Ma)

8.40 To Be Advised.

9.40 The Killer Interview With Piers Morgan. (Mav, R) Piers Morgan chats with Robert Spahalski.

10.40 9News Late.

11.10 Miniseries: The Night Caller. (Premiere, Malv)

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. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

World-class performances right on your doorstep

THERE’S something truly special about live theatre. The shared energy in the room, the connection between audience and performers, and the simple pleasure of being absorbed in a story or a piece of music create moments that linger long after the curtain falls. Yet for many retirees, heading to the theatre can feel like a challenge in our current environment.

At Frankston Arts Centre, theatre is made easy. World-class performances are available right here on the Mornington Peninsula, offering the joy of live entertainment without the stress or expense of travelling into the city. Being closer to home doesn’t just save time, it also means fewer kilometres on the car and noticeable savings on petrol costs, making a day at the theatre an affordable and enjoyable outing.

For seniors, attending live performances offers far more than entertainment. Theatre and music provide valuable opportunities for social connection, helping people stay engaged with their community and reducing the risk of isolation. While formal research into the effects of theatre on ageing minds continues to grow, many audience members share the same sentiment: live performance lifts the spirits, stimulates the imagination and offers a welcome sense of belonging.

Engaging with the arts has been linked to improved wellbeing at every stage of life. A daytime show can provide a gentle escape, ease anxiety, spark conversation and create shared experiences with friends or family. These moments of joy and reflection often extend well beyond the performance itself.

This is where Frankston Arts Centre’s Daytime Music & Theatre program truly shines. Designed specifically for audiences who prefer to attend performances during the day, this much-loved program offers a relaxed, high-quality theatre experience with morning

and afternoon shows, affordable ticket options and the opportunity to make a full day of it.

Many patrons enjoy arriving early for a coffee, catching up with friends, and heading home well before evening sets in.

Other upcoming daytime performances feature a rich mix of music, dance and storytelling. Highlights include The Australian Ballet School on Thursday 21 May, showcasing the next generation of world-class dancers, and Walk the Line: The Johnny Cash & June Carter Story on Sunday 24 May, a heartfelt tribute to two music legends. Dance lovers can delight in Victorian State Ballet: Aladdin

on Sunday 14 June, while music fans won’t want to miss Mark Vincent Presents Amoré with The Australian Symphony Orchestra on Sunday 5 July; a soaring afternoon of romance and song.

The program continues throughout the year with engaging theatre and powerful voices, including Sea Wolves Howl on Thursday 9 July, I Am Woman on Sunday 4 October, and Casey Donovan ‘This Is Me’ on Sunday 1 November, all offering inspiring daytime experiences close to home.

More than a venue, Frankston Arts Centre is a place of connection. With performances

right on the doorstep, members and regular attendees enjoy rich cultural experiences that enhance everyday life.

Membership is available year-round from just $50 for an Individual, with benefits including discounted tickets, priority booking, pre-sale access and more.

So why not make theatre part of the routine? With inspiring performances, the ease of daytime outings and savings on travel costs, live entertainment has never been easier. Explore the Daytime Music & Theatre program and what’s coming up at thefac.com.au

DAYTIME Music + Theatre is a popular concert series at Frankston Arts Centre Photo: Supplied

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.

Pictured clockwise from above: SHANE and Max Kelly, Carer Evon & Elva, Carer Alan & Jack, Carer Kara with Phil & Faye. Photos: Supplied

A creative retirement lifestyle

WHEN Martin and Meredith Foster first drove into The Mornington Retirement Village they knew they had found their new home.

“We did look at other villages and as soon as we drove into this one, with the trees and the open space and the lakes with the birds singing, we thought ‘gosh this is amazing’,” Martin said.

Since moving in October 2022, the couple has fully embraced the vibrant community where they have found many like-minded people.

The Fosters made a living selling pottery, jewellery and portraits in markets around Melbourne and the creative arts have always been an important part of their lives.

At The Mornington they enjoy the regular dancing sessions together, while Meredith is part of the art group and the yoga class.

“Creativity is important for your right brain, people don’t use their right brain enough.

It's terribly important for wellbeing and being actually in the zone you can totally wipe out the rest of your problems just by working on something that you really adore,” Meredith said.

Meanwhile, Martin has initiated activities to make more use of the bowling green and grassed areas through “fun exercise”, including petanque, pickleball and badminton.

The camaraderie the couple has built with their neighbours is the cherry on top of their perfect lifestyle.

“We’re very lucky that’s what we’ve found, we’re very excited about it actually,” Meredith said.

“Since we came here we haven’t travelled much because we just love this place, it’s a beautiful place to live and it’s exciting to live here.”

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

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Support starts from the ground up

FOR many people, especially those who spend long hours on their feet, daily discomfort can gradually become part of life. Whether working, walking or simply staying active, the ongoing impact on the feet, joints and posture can build over time. Fortunately, the right footwear can play an important role in supporting overall health and mobility.

Alegria footwear is designed with comfort and support at its core. Each pair features an ergonomic footbed that moulds to the natural contours of the foot, helping to reduce pressure points and encourage better alignment. This design approach is particularly beneficial for those experiencing fatigue, arch discomfort or general foot pain.

The construction combines memory foam, cork and cushioning materials to absorb shock and distribute weight more evenly. This can help reduce strain not only on the feet, but also on the knees, hips and lower back; areas often affected by prolonged standing or walking.

Another key feature of Alegria footwear is its rocker outsole, which promotes a smoother walking motion and helps minimise fatigue throughout the day. Many styles also include slip-resistant soles and a roomier toe box, offering added stability and comfort for everyday wear.

A wide range of Alegria styles is available locally at Bayside Shoes, where customers can explore supportive, comfort-focused footwear options suited to a variety of needs and lifestyles.

Bayside Shoes is located at 103 Railway Parade, Seaford, with disability access, free parking and a wheelchair ramp at the entrance. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 10am–5pm and Saturday 10am–3.30pm. For more information, visit www.baysideshoeswarehouse.com.au or call 03 9785 1887.

When it comes to long-term wellbeing, support truly starts from the ground up.

This is what Happy looks like!

MARTIN and Meredith Foster enjoying their lifestyle at The Mornington. Photos: Supplied

Compassion at the heart of home clearing

CLEARING a home is rarely just a practical task. It is often an emotional undertaking layered with memories, time pressures and difficult decisions. For many families, it comes at a moment of loss or sudden change, when energy and clarity are already in short supply.

Compassionate Home Clearing was founded by Karina and Emma after they experienced this reality firsthand. Following the death of Karina’s parents, the long time family friends were faced with clearing a family home that had been lived in for more than five decades. Like many people, they initially underestimated the scope of the task. Every cupboard, drawer and box required attention, and each item carried emotional weight. Balancing full-time work with the responsibility quickly became overwhelming. That experience reshaped their understanding of what families truly need during a home clearing. It is not simply efficiency, but patience, empathy and respect. Through Compassionate Home Clearing, Karina and Emma now support others navigating decluttering, estate clearances and transitions into care, always mindful that possessions often represent far more than their monetary value. Their approach recognises that every item must be considered carefully. Objects of value or significance are identified, sentimental belongings are handled thoughtfully, and wherever possible, items are donated or rehomed responsibly. Clients are kept informed throughout the process and can choose to be involved step by step or entrust the team to manage everything on their behalf.

With backgrounds that blend practical organisation and emotional understanding, Karina and Emma offer a service grounded in dignity and care. Compassionate Home Clearing exists to ease both the physical and emotional burden, allowing families the space to focus on what matters most during times of change.

COMPASSIONATE Home Clearing founders Emma and Karina. Photo: Supplied

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12 reasons why releasing home equity could make sense

FOR many Australians entering retirement, financial security isn’t simply about superannuation balances or savings accountsit’s also about the home they’ve spent a lifetime building. As property values have risen over the years, home equity has become one of the most significant assets people hold later in life. Increasingly, retirees are discovering that unlocking some of this value can create real financial freedom without having to give up the home they love.

If you’re considering how to improve your financial flexibility, here are 12 important reasons why releasing home equity could be a smart financial strategy.

1. You retain ownership of your home or investment property

One of the biggest advantages of a home equity release loan is that you stay in control. Unlike downsizing, you don’t have to sell your home and you continue benefiting from any future property value growth.

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4. No regular interest repayments or ongoing monthly fees

Cash flow is often one of the biggest retirement challenges. Inviva’s structure eliminates monthly repayment pressures, helping you enjoy more financial breathing room.

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Many retirees no longer have a traditional income stream, often struggling to meet standard loan criteria. Inviva removes that barrier, making the application process more accessible.

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Developer’s generosity made ‘The Ranch’ possible

Last week’s article concerning the closure of “The Ranch”, while totally expected, is certainly a concern by reducing the availability of crisis accommodation (The Ranch crisis accommodation set to close, The Times 31/3/26).

However , it is well for us to acknowledge the generosity and graciousness of the owners of the property to allow its use in this manner.

It was always to be a temporary arrangement. However, it fortunately extended beyond the expected 12 months availability to five years!

Importantly, we should recognise the extraordinary input into the establishment of the project by the previous CEO of the Mornington Community Support Centre, Stuart Davis-Meehan.

The highly personable Stuart showed great foresight, extreme energy and a gift for lateral thinking in bringing “The Ranch” into existence.

Paul Girolami, Mornington

Recycling is worth it

Thank you for the timely reminder about just how many containers can be recycled through Victoria’s container deposit scheme (Victorians missing out on container cash, The News 31/3/26).

Many of us are still overlooking the 10c refund available for drink containers, including flavoured milk cartons and bottles. It’s a real shame when recyclable containers end up in landfill or, worse, in our bush or waterways.

The good news is that plenty of charities — and quite a few entrepreneurial kids — are collecting containers to raise funds. It’s an easy way to support a good cause while keeping our environment cleaner.

For anyone unsure about what can be returned, the Container Deposit Scheme website

has clear guidance. Every container recycled is a small win. Some might even say recycling is worth every cent.

Amy Hiller, Kew

Fuel crisis

Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula are more reliant on the car and bus system for transport and will be more affected by the war in Iran.

President Trump wants to make Israel the most dominant country in the Middle East and also to control the Strait of Hormuz.

He wants to take over the Suez Canal so he can put pressure on countries such as Canada, Britain and European countries and starve China exports and imports of oil.

So our resident will have the full effect of the oil crisis, especially public transport users as Australia has only around one month of oil in storage and buses run on diesel/petrol.

Residents will feel the full effect of the oil crisis when the price of oil increases to $150 - $200 a barrel which will filter through to consumer goods and housing and will include increased council rates.

Russell Morse, Karingal

Nuts! Drongos!

I have just been made aware that Qantas, Australia’s flagship airline’s flying may be restricted, because Red Communist China has cutoff jet fuel supplies, due to Iran’s oil tanker blockade. This is nuts! How could our federal government, and top business leaders let Australia’s biggest ideological enemy: the allied-to-Iran, CCP (Communist Chinese Party) control our supply of jet fuel?

What drongos we have at the top here in Australia; because our RAAF jet engine warplanes, must also run on CCP supplied jet fuel?

What say you, Australia PM Anthony Albanese (and Australia’s top business leaders)?

Howard Hutchins, Wantirna

Terrorists?

I’ve been somewhat perplexed by the seeming failure of our post World War Two governments to express appreciation that one man’s terrorist is another’s freedom fighter.

The American revolutionaries, the “terrorist” French “Maquis” and the Polish “Armia Krajowa”, spring immediately to mind, as those who stood against the powers that then ruled. And then Lehi and Irgun were styled “terrorist” by the British, and therefore us, up to 1948.

We can certainly say that Hamas causes fear in Israel, just as the IDF, who I understand absorbed Irgun and Lehi, continue to terrorise Palestinians.

As we style “Americans”, those who stood against England’s “oppression”, can we really ask and condemn anyone who is Palestinian to stand for their oppressors?

Richard Kesslings, Somers

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This day, this ageing? By and large an above average reason to be fit and well, body and brain into/during the 70’s.

The 80’s (the feelings?) highs and lows, alongside the conclusion - “Little fish are sweet.” A Collingwood victory, a win at poker, out and about.

Alas, come the 90’s an epiphany, the real reality, each day a blessing, depending, maybe each hour; the real highs a good night’s sleep?

Philosophical, though far from the truth of “nothing matters” as evidenced by our PM taking over all television channels, his 197 seconds to ration our petrol usage and catch a train, tram or bus, to go about life as normal? We are (we were) none the wiser?

Even worse, he tells us the evils of gambling? Comedy - “A radio ban during school pick-up”.

Politics and the continuing Donald Trump, as Paul Bongiorno writes “Not provoking the notoriously vengeful president.”

Capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms remain but a dream.

Easter 2026, two big powerful countries headed by nutcases and one frightened Australian Prime Minister. And men are wearing tote bags, even worse, Collingwood lost! What day is it?

I need a cigarette. Even so... Cliff Ellen, Rye

Cross Crossings Cautiously - Dangers Of Level Crossings

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

The sensations which suddenly swoop down on the engines who sees that he must hit a automobile trying to “beat the train across” are as terrible as they are indescribable, says a driver on one of our express trains.

For twenty years this engineman has been behind the throttle on locomotives in all parts of the State. He has had the nasty experience of hitting a motor car and has narrowly missed striking several others.

To see women and children in a motor car which he cannot avoid hitting; sitting there innocently, as death grimly hovers on the track, all through the carelessness of some driver, who has failed to look out for trains, or who perhaps wants the thrill of shooting across the track before the iron giant is, this engine driver declares, a raising experience; and motor drivers seem to be getting more careless every day.

“Oh, if only they would stop to think,” he says. “If they would look and listen with caution how many persons would be saved the horrors of a level crossing accident.

“Put yourself in my place and imagine how you would feel watching motorists gambling with death at the crossings.”

Railway statistics show that last year there were 38 casualties at level crossings in Victoria. Do you know that if you are not careful you are apt to be the next victim? Thus he warns all road users.

“I am not a crank against the motor driver. I am simply keen on ‘Safety First.’ Look and listen, then you would stop some of the shocks which

we locomotive engineers are given by ‘reckless motor drivers’.”

Death took toll of 24 people last year in railway level crashing accidents while 15 others were injured.

The Railways Department wants 1926 to be a “No Accident” year. This can be accomplished by everyone taking the utmost possible care. A glance in both directions, and a short wait if a train is approaching, will ensure safety for all concerned.

A motorist thinks nothing of stopping for a few seconds to light his pipe, but when it comes to waiting a moment to look both ways to see if a train is approaching, most motorists feel that it is a waste of time.

It is no waste of time if it means the saving of lives.

The Railways Commissioners are doing their best to eliminate accidents at railway level crossings. They are spending up to £50,000 annually in the provision of warning devices and the removal of trees, houses, and other obstructions of the view of approaching trains. Still accidents occur and will continue to do so until the public realises that any time may be train time at a railway crossing.

The tendency of some automobile drivers to unnecessarily place their lives in danger at level crossings is one rather strikingly suggested by a large sign suspended over the county highway near Olympia, Washington.

This sign, which is in large letters and well illuminated at night, is on two poles near a dangerous crossing and reads “Fools Become Angels at Railroad Crossings.”

While suggestive, the authorities evidently wished to make their an-

nouncement sufficiently distinctive to be noted and heeded.

The danger of carelessness in passing over railroad crossings has been intelligently recognised by the Standard Oil of Indiana. Each driver of the company has signed a pledge and sent it direct to his general manager, reading: “I do hereby pledge that I will under all circumstances when approaching a railroad crossing, have my vehicle under complete control and bring same to a full stop before attempting to cross any transportation lines, even though I am advised to do so by the attendant at the crossing, for the reason that I might mistake his signals. This is for the protection of my own life and to avoid any possible damage to the vehicle I am driving.” ***

THE annual meeting of the Mornington Football Club was held on Wednesday evening of last week, where there was a fair attendance.

The balance-sheet showed receipts £117/1/4, and after expenses were paid there was a credit balance of £4/10/10.

Officers for the season were elected, with Mr. McArthur president and Mr. E. G. Bradford secretary, Mr. W. Hutchins to act for a few weeks till Mr. Bradford’s return.

All were glad to hear the popular “Barney” was returning to Mornington.

Motions thanking the lady supporters, past secretary and Mr. F. J. McLean were recorded, and a letter of appreciation is to be sent to Mr. W. Patterson.

It was decided to charge 1/- admission to matches on Mornington

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ground. It was pointed out that 1/- was the general charge now all over the country.

The suggestion to engage a coach caused discussion, and was finally referred to the committee. The general opinion was that the team could get along very well without a coach, which meant a big expense; and they had a lot of fun last year without one.

The question of improvement to the ground and rooms was brought up.

The president assured the meeting that something would be done immediately to improve both rooms and ground. ***

Cricket - Frankston visit Croydon

Members of the Frankston Cricket Club and a few lady supporters had a good day out on Good Friday, the occasion being a cricket match and social outing at Croydon.

The trip was undertaken in Mr. W. Farris’ motor van and several private cars, and was made via Dandenong.

The outing proved most enjoyable, and apart from the rough spin along the Dandenong road, which is in a disgraceful condition, the party reached Croydon at 11.15 without mishap.

The match was commenced at 11.30 and at 1.30 adjourned for lunch when the visitors were entertained to a most sumptuous repast in the Croydon hall.

The captain of the local team welcomed the visitors in a neat speech, and Mr. C. Ramsdale briefly responded on behalf of the visitors, and thanked the Croydon club and lady supporters for the manner in which they had been catered for.

After lunch an adjournment was made to the cricket field and the game continued, some sparkling cricket be-

ing witnessed.

Croydon, who batted first made 214, and Frankston passed their score with 10 wickets down and a few runs to spare.

Ray Baxter was in excellent form with the bat and was top scorer with 86; included in his score being 8 6’s. Cecil Ramsdale 36, also batted well and hit two 6’s.

B. Bedggood made a useful 28, and Ben Baxter, although not feeling too well, made 27 in seven strokes.

***

Mornington Rail Motor - Daily Winter Service Desired

During the summer months a rail motor will run from Mornington to Frankston at 7am daily, returning from Frankston at 7.56am.

In the winter, however, the motor runs on Monday only. A deputation from Frankston and Mornington waited on Mr. T. B. Molomby, Railway Commissioner in charge of transportation last week to request that the motor should run daily during the winter.

It was pointed out that the population of Mornington was growing rapidly, and that the district was becoming a popular winter resort. Many people went to the city to business daily, and the mails and newspapers were delivered two hours earlier when the motor was running. Mr. Molomby promised to investigate traffic conditions after Easter, and to consider the request if the patronage were satisfactory.

***

From the Pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 9 April 1926

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Men's footy kicks off for 2026 with a split round

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By Kennedy McCullough

MEN’S DIV ONE

MPFNL Division One senior men kicked off their 2026 season with two Good Friday clashes.

Dromana travelled to Mornington to take on the Bulldogs. The first quarter was tight with both teams managing two goals, but Dromana had five more shots on goal to end the quarter 2.1 to 2.6 in favour of the Tigers.

Mornington came out punching in the second quarter, slamming two quick goals. Dromana didn’t get on the scoreboard until the ten minute mark. At the long break, Mornington were 12 points up.

Everything changed in the third term, with Dromana switching into top gear. They pumped on 4.5 for the quarter, with Mornington only managing 1.2. The Tigers went into the three quarter time break with a nine point lead, and it still could have been anyone’s game.

Dromana didn’t let up in the final term, putting up another 6.4 to Mornington’s 2.4 for the quarter, extending their lead and ending up eventual winners by 33 points.

In the other Good Friday clash, Langwarrin had the upper hand all day against EdithvaleAspendale. The Kangaroos led at every break, to end up 13 point winners 13.8 to 10.13.

Last year’s Division One premiers, Rosebud, took on Sorrento on Saturday.

Sorrento had the upper hand in the first quarter, with a slim five point margin at the first break.

Rosebud put on four goals in the second quarter to Sorrento’s three, and snuck ahead to be two

points up at half-time.

It was a slow start for Rosebud in the third quarter with Sorrento gaining the lead until the 17 minute mark, when Rosebud got their noses back in front. They finished the third quarter with the same lead as half time, two points up.

Rosebud pulled away in the final quarter putting on four goals to Sorrento’s two, to end up walking away with a 13 point win.

Next Saturday, the split round one completes with Frankston YCW against Devon Meadows and Mt Eliza taking on Pines.

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DIVISION Two also kicked off with two Good Friday clashes, both ending up as thumpings.

Chelsea took on Bonbeach, with Bonbeach coming out of the gates quickly to go into the first quarter break with a nine point lead.

That was the end of the celebration for the Sharks, as Chelsea tore them apart in the second quarter, slamming on 9.2 to Bonbeach’s two straight goals. The big break saw Chelsea 35 points up.

Things didn’t get any better for Bonbeach in the third quarter, with Chelsea extending their lead to 61 points before putting Bonbeach to the sword in the final quarter, ending up smashing them by 113 points.

In the other clash, Rye took on Tyabb at Rye. The Demons decimated Tyabb walking away with a 63 point win. The final score was 22.15 to 9.9.

Next Saturday the round one split round completes with four games: Frankston Bombers take on Crib Point, Hastings play Pearcedale, Seaford play Karingal and Somerville face Red Hill.

REIGNING premiers Rosebud were too strong for Sorrento. Picture: Craig Barrett

LANGWARRIN notched up their first win for 2026 against Edithvale-Aspendale. Picture: Paul Churcher

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Locals dumped from Dockerty

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

THERE are no local sides left in this year’s Dockerty Cup.

The competition doubles as qualification for the prestigious Australia Cup but over Easter the three remaining local outfits were dumped from the knockout competition.

Langwarrin lost 1-0 away to Westvale, Mornington lost 2-1 away to Western United and Skye United was thumped 5-0 at home by Brunswick Juventus.

On the back of a short turnaround Langwarrin made eight changes to its starting line-up and the bench was made up of under-20 and under-23 players.

It was a scrappy contest but an error from young Langy keeper Branten Kindler in the 28th minute allowed Westvale striker Peter Lay to stroke the ball into an empty net. Langy dominated possession and territory but was unable to get past a desperate Westvale defence.

Langwarrin head coach Jamie Skelly made a number of changes in the second half but while hitting the post and forcing Westvale keeper Marko Jovcevski into a number of saves the visitors were unable to break through.

The return to league action sees Langwarrin facing a difficult away clash against Brunswick Juventus on Friday night.

Zac Bates is back in training so shouldn’t be far off his comeback and Alex Kubenko will be available for the first time.

Noah Holmes is expected to return to training this week after illness but won’t be available to face Brunswick.

“Brunswick are a strong side who have recruited well and gained some good results but if we can continue on from the second half against Melbourne Victory then we’ll give ourselves an opportunity to get a result,” Skelly said.

Langwarrin staged a remarkable comeback from 3-0 down to gain a point in its thrilling 3-3 draw with Victory recently.

Mornington left Tarneit on Saturday frustrated at not taking some of the chances it created.

The Seagulls should have forced this tie into extra time at the very least.

Several changes to the line-up gave younger players an opportunity but the start couldn’t have been worse.

Ethan Goulding went down with a knee injury inside the opening minute forcing an early reshuffle with Ryan Paczkowski injected into the game almost immediately.

Despite Western United controlling possession Mornington’s structure frustrated the home side and the visitors looked dangerous on the counter.

James Kelly broke away on multiple occasions threatening to open the scoring but Western eventually took the lead in the 30th minute via a long ball to the back post finished by captain Mark Leonard and it was 1–0 at the break. Mornington responded strongly in the second half lifting intensity and gaining control by winning first and second balls.

The equaliser came in the 51st minute through Joe Hunt who capitalised on a clearing header from the back line his shot taking a slight deflection to make it 1–1.

However that response was short-lived.

Western United restored its lead within a minute with a well-worked goal from Ali Al Sheikh in a move that cut through Mornington’s shape to make it 2–1.

The Seagulls pushed hard late but couldn’t find the finish they desperately wanted.

There was no lack of effort but a not enough was done in key moments.

There were plenty of positives though particularly the impact of the younger players stepping up.

Mornington’s focus now returns to State League 1 South-East and Saturday night’s clash with league leader South Springvale.

It’s a home game for the Seagulls at their temporary headquarters at Civic Reserve with an 8pm kick-off.

Rhys Craigie (calf) and Taketo Hosokawa (groin) are unavailable for selection.

Skye United went into Saturday’s clash with Brunswick Juventus as a clear underdog given that the visitors compete in a higher division with a much more expensively assembled senior squad featuring Kenny Athiu and Sean Ellis.

Skye promoted Liam Attard and Brodie Varas

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from the reserves and all five substitutes from the previous week were in the starting line-up –Artim Baki, Shameit Sharma, Alex Boisseranc, Jack Geddes and Ramish Hussainy.

Nic Millar returned to the club after a spell with Kingston City and played alongside his brother Hamish in a central defensive combination.

Jason Nowakowski and Arash Sadeghi were rested.

In the 21st minute Juve striker Luke Pullen broke through and deftly dinked the ball over Skye keeper Ittetsu Hirai.

It was 2-0 in the 34th minute after Hirai came out to clear the ball and Samuel Dweek chipped him from just over 30 metres.

In the 61st minute Hamish Millar turned the ball into his own net after it had been played across the face of goal and further strikes to Juve’s Sean Ellis and Ethan Pisani rounded off the scoreline.

Skye goes into Saturday’s league clash with Boroondara Eagles without Emmanual Scarlett (hamstring) and Daniel Attard (illness) while Nhan Than is set to miss two months after suffering a grade two MCL tear against Doveton.

It’s a triple-header for Skye with the reserves at 1pm, seniors at 3pm and the senior women hosting Gippsland in their Nike FC Cup clash at 6pm.

NEXT WEEKEND’S GAMES

Friday 10 April, 8.15pm

Berwick City v Peninsula Strikers, Jack Thomas Reserve

Friday 10 April, 8.30pm

Brunswick Juventus v Langwarrin, CB Smith Reserve

Pakenham Utd v Mentone, IYU Reserve

Saturday 11 April, 3pm

Skye Utd v Boroondara Eagles, Skye Recreation Reserve

Greater Dandenong v Baxter, WJ Turner Reserve

Seaford Utd v Lyndale Utd, North Seaford Reserve

Somerville Eagles v Monbulk Rangers, Westernport Secondary College

Knox Utd v Mount Eliza, Carrington Park

Mount Martha v Aspendale, Civic Reserve

Saturday 11 April, 6pm

Rosebud v Chelsea, Olympic Park

Frankston Pines v Bunyip District, Monterey Reserve

Saturday 11 April, 8pm

Mornington v South Springvale, Civic Reserve

Cup KO: Skye United defender Jack Geddes (left), Liam Attard (centre) about to unleash a long throw and Varmah Mgoneh trying to hide the pain of a 5-0 home loss.

Pictures: Paul Seeley, The Man In The Stands

Frankston Times 7th April 2026

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Gambling reforms unveiled

Gambling reform ‘falls short’

Accessibility boost at Pines Pool

Mayor to advise state government

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‘Three well-known Australians’ heads to Frankston

Skaters set to celebrate milestone

Luxury home show’s filming at odds with homelessness crisis

Coastrek returns to the Mornington Peninsula

Fire restrictions eased

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Kingston Council considers Australia Day expansion

Councillor resignation triggers by-election

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Men's footy kicks off for 2026 with a split round

MPFNL

MEN’S DIV ONE

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Locals dumped from Dockerty

SOCCER

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