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Patients on the move

PATIENTS at the redeveloped Peninsula University Hospital were successfully transferred to the new 12-storey building last week, with the first baby born in the maternity and birthing suite on the morning of 20 January. Carmen Simpson (pictured with Jack) is the mother of the first baby born in the new tower. She said “we were expecting to deliver in February so being the first patient in Peninsula University Hospital was amazing.” See story page 5.

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New CEO takes the reins

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

FRANKSTON Council’s new CEO has assumed her position.

The former City of Greater Geelong executive director of placemaking was appointed Frankston Council CEO in November. She took over the job in mid-January, replacing interim CEO Cam Arullanantham.

A statement issued by Frankston Council last week read that the new CEO “has been out and about meeting

our people, getting across our services and spending time understanding the community we represent. It’s been a week of listening, connection and curiosity — setting the tone for strong relationships and shared purpose.”

“Tennille joins us at an important moment for Frankston City. With meaningful work already underway and momentum continuing across the organisation, her leadership brings fresh perspective and energy — helping us build on progress, strengthen how we work and shape what comes next for council and our community,”

council says. “Please join us in welcoming Tennille. We’re excited about the journey ahead and what this next chapter means for our city. We also thank Cam Arullanantham for his leadership and support over the past seven months as council’s interim CEO.”

Bradley began working at City of Greater Geelong in 2022 as manager of economy, place and events. She was later appointed acting executive director, customer, community and economy, and was promoted to the council’s executive leadership team at

the start of 2024. She is the first female CEO in Frankston Council’s history.

After her appointment late last year, Bradley said “Frankston is a city on the rise. You can feel the momentum and ambition here, from the waterfront to the hospital precinct, the metropolitan activity centre and the new investment landing across its suburbs.”

“Frankston City has long been compared to Geelong, and now it’s Frankston’s time to shine. I am thrilled to join a city with such potential and pride, and to lead an organisation with

strong capability and heart,” she said. “In my time at the City of Greater Geelong, we’ve developed some exciting new initiatives such as our Major Events Strategy, International Engagement Strategy and improving our collaboration with developers to ensure sustainable growth and strong planning outcomes for all stakeholders. We’re already seeing results in Greater Geelong from this work, and I believe Frankston has some huge potential just waiting to be tapped into.”

(“New council CEO appointed”, The Times 24/11/2025)

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Indigenous leader earns recognition

Helen Bnads has been named in 2026 Australia Day Honours List.

Bnads is the cultural lead at Peninsula Health. She first joined the healthcare organisation in 2013, and was appointed to her current role in 2019.

In addition to her work with Peninsula Health, Bnads has spent two decades as a nurse, and has also served as a Koorie Court Elder at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court, and a board member at Willum Warrain Gathering Place. She also helped establish the Interfaith Centre Melbourne.

Bnads was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia. She said she felt “absolutely humbled” to receive an OAM.

“When I first got the call, I thought it was a scam. But since then I am feeling reflective, going back into my personal and professional life and feeling appreciative of all the people who’ve helped me along the way,” she said. “That’s what’s keeping me going, making a difference. Through all the chances I’ve had, it’s the need to always give back, and thankfully being able to do that.

“I love having a role where I am not stuck in my office, I’m out in the community and in the gathering places. I’m out of my country and it’s this community who have supported me and acknowledged my work.”

Aunty Helen Bnads was born in Brisbane, and has lived in Kulin nation for 55 years.

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Tennis extravaganza has Frankston roots

RECORD crowds are turning out for this year’s Australian Open, but things may look different if not for a series of tournaments in Frankston nearly five decades ago.

45 years ago, a pair of international tennis Grand Prix events at an indoor centre in Frankston helped pave the way for the modern day iteration of the Grand Slam.

Although it was founded in 1905, for many decades the top stars of tennis decided against competing in the Australian Open. The long travel times and proximity to Christmas were often cited by international stars as reasons to stay home.

As the 1980s drew closer, greater efforts were made to persuade international players to Australia. Among those efforts was the staging

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of International Grand Prix events in Frankston.

The 1980 Hortico Melbourne Indoor Championships and the 1981 Miracle Indoor Championships in Frankston hosted players from Australia, the USA, Germany, and Paraguay.

Arthur Ranken was part of the team which established the host venue in the late 1970s. He said “they were experimental tournaments, but they worked well. As a result of them working well the state government came to us to see what we were doing and expressed interest in developing tennis facilities, which were built in Melbourne Park.”

“I was development manager for a company in Seaford in 1978, and the land was originally identified to be used to manufacture motorcars. We

got talking to the owners and they said we like to get development into the area, so we built a rollerskating rink and we built a seven court indoor centre,” Ranken said. “That got the attention of the Lawn Tennis Association of Victoria and the Lawn Tennis Association of Australia, and they brought those two world Grand Prix tennis tournaments to Frankston.

“It all came together bit by bit as people proceeded, we developed demountable grandstand seating and it was all quite exciting.”

Throughout the 1980s, more international players began making the trip to compete in the Australian Open. After moving to Melbourne Park in 1988 the popularity of the competition boomed, and has only grown since.

Hospital hosts first births and surgeries

PATIENTS at the redeveloped Peninsula University Hospital were successfully transferred to the new 12-storey building last week, with the first baby born in the maternity and birthing suite on the morning of 20 January.

More than 200 patients were moved from the former Frankston Hospital building into the new 12-storey Peninsula University Hospital clinical tower on 20 January. Patients began to be moved at 7.30am, and the first surgical procedure and birth each took place in the new building before 10am.

Carmen Simpson, the mother of the first baby born in the new tower, is a Peninsula Health staff member. She said “we were expecting to deliver in February so being the first patient in Peninsula University Hospital was amazing.”

“The move was all very organised, everyone was fantastic. The new hospital is just so beautiful. There are really nice views, even being in the new birthing suites was a really nice calming experience,” she said. “We’re very, very lucky to have great health service.”

The parents and baby are now recovering well.

The redeveloped Peninsula University Hospital adds another 130 beds. It also features 15 new surgical theatres, and expanded maternity, mental health, oncology, and children’s services. A new dedicated paediatrics area and mental health and alcohol and other drugs hub is included in the refurbished emergency department. Helen Cooper, chief executive of the newly renamed Bayside Health Peninsula Care Group, said “the smooth move

of our patients and consumers into the new Peninsula University Hospital is a testament to the wonderful dedication, professionalism and expertise of the team in Frankston.”

“This is a proud and exciting moment for our staff, patients, volunteers and the local community,” Cooper said.

Bayside Health Peninsula Care Group chief operating officer Jana Gazarek said “many hours of detailed planning have gone into ensuring the safety and continuity of care for our patients as we completed the move into the new hospital. I would like to thank all our staff and volunteers involved in the move, as well as our patients and community for their patience and understanding while we have undertaken this significant and very positive change.”

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Sand sculptures set to return

THE Australian Sand Sculpting Championships are scheduled to return to Frankston from 28 March.

The event will run from the end of March until 26 April. 18 large-scale sculptures carved from more than 400 tonnes of sand are set to be completed, with 10 Australian sculptors and five international artists ready to get to work at McCombs Reserve on the Frankston Waterfront.

Sandstorm Events founder and director Sharon Redmond said “we’re thrilled to be back in Frankston for the 2026 Championships.”

“This year will be bigger and better than ever, with more fun for families and more affordable access for everyone. We’re excited to see what this year’s contenders can achieve, including some new international artists coming out to take the Aussie crown,” Redmond said.

The theme of the 2026 event is “The En-

chanted Realm”, with sculptures set to depict castles, dragons, and mythical creatures. The event is funded by Frankston Council’s Destination Event Attraction Program and sponsored by EastLink.

Frankston mayor Sue Baker said “last year’s event was a huge success, drawing visitors from across Victoria and beyond, and cementing the ASSC as a cornerstone event that truly puts Frankston on the map.”

“This year promises even more excitement, with world-class sculptures, family friendly activities, workshops, and the Sandsational Easter Egg Hunt over Easter weekend. It’s a celebration of creativity, talent, and community, and not to be missed,” she said.

Artist talks and daily light shows will take place throughout the event. For more information visit sandstormevents.com/sandstorm-events-2026/

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Focus on water safety

EXTRA water police officers have been rostered on to monitor dangerous jet ski behaviour.

Victoria Police has confirmed that its water police squad has already responded to more than 500 incidents statewide this summer. With the weather heating up, more proactive patrols have been deployed to Victorian beaches.

As part of Operation “Summersafe”, police will keep a closer eye on jet-ski riders to ensure they are not endangering swimmers. Police will also converge on boat ramps to conduct breath tests and licence checks, and carry out vessel inspections to check for lifejackets, torches and fire extinguishers.

Over the Australia Day long weekend, mobile policing facilities were set up in Mordialloc, Rye, and St Kilda.

Victoria Police water police squad inspector

James Dalton said “we’ve had a busy start to summer with more than 500 incidents and around 280 infringement notices issued for offences on the water already. While it’s only natural to see a rise in incidents as people take to the water to escape the heat, we need everyone to play their part in ensuring safety.”

“We are seeing far too many collisions occur and jet skiers travelling way too close to other swimmers and vessels and approaching shore at high speed,” Dalton said. “People need to remember that a split-second decision can have lifelong consequences. That’s why we will have a bolstered presence right across the state over this Australia Day long weekend to ensure eve-

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ryone is following the rules. That means wearing a lifejacket, respecting the safety of other water users, and carrying the mandatory safety equipment.”

The Mornington Peninsula region ranks highest for jet ski infringement notices. It is mandatory for jet-skiers and kayakers to wear lifejackets at all times.

A Safe Transport Victoria spokesperson said responsible behaviour on the water was essential as beaches and waterways became busier over the holiday period. Joint compliance efforts will continue throughout summer, with Victoria Police, Safe Transport Victoria, the Victorian Fisheries Authority and Parks Victoria patrolling waterways across the state.

“It is critical that operators of all vessels, including jet skis, meet their safety responsibilities and respect others on the water,” the spokesperson said.

“This summer, enforcement agencies including Victoria Police and Safe Transport Victoria will maintain a visible presence across Victorian waterways and deliver targeted education programs promoting safe interactions between jet ski users and other waterway users.”

Police monitor roads to beaches

POLICE undertook a statewide operation targeting motorists driving to beaches over the Australia Day long weekend.

Operation Amity began on Friday, 23 January. Over the long weekend police dedicated more officers to Victorian motorways.

During a similar operation over the Christmas and New Year break, Victoria Police detected

Sculpted Sounds Music Festival

ON Saturday, 7 March, McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery will transform into a sonic sanctuary as Sculpted Sounds debuts. This oneday festival has an impressive lineup set against native bushland and world-class sculpture.

Leading the charge is Ball Park Music, the Brisbane indie-rock icons whose latest album Like Love soared to number one on the ARIA charts in 2025. With five ARIA Top 5 albums and platinum singles under their belt, expect a set brimming with euphoric energy and heartfelt lyricism.

Sharing the spotlight is Sarah Blasko, a voice that has shaped Australian music for over two decades. Her seventh album, I Just Need To Conquer This Mountain, is a raw, poetic journey through grief and renewal. Blasko’s performance promises to be an emotional high point.

6820 speeding offences. Victoria Police road policing assistant commissioner Glenn Weir said “Operation Amity coincides with a particularly busy period on our roads – for many of us, this marks the last weekend of the January holiday period before returning to school and work next week.”

“We’ll be focusing on the major roads and highways between Melbourne and the regional parts of the state where we know lots of people will be commuting. With the expected hot weather, there will be a particular enforcement focus on roads to and from coastal areas and waterways, and we just encourage people to be safe and manage fatigue after spending time outside in the heat,” Weir said. “It’s going to be busy, so take it easy, be courteous to other road users, and most importantly, allow extra travel time so you aren’t speeding to reach your destination. Not only is speeding the most common factor in fatal and serious injury collisions, but it continues to be the penalty we issue the most infringements for – and it’s completely avoidable.

“We won’t hesitate to penalise you if you’re

caught breaking the road rules this weekend, but being caught by police is a far better outcome than being killed or seriously injured on the roads. Ultimately, motorists can avoid these consequences by making good choices behind the wheel and prioritising safety.”

Speedster slowed down

A MAN has been caught allegedly driving at 172kmph in Skye.

The Oak Park man was allegedly speeding in an 80kmph zone on Saturday, 17 January. Police allege that a black Honda Civic and a dark coloured Toyota on Westernport Highway sped off from traffic lights “dragging each other”.

In a statement, Victoria Police said the 18-yearold P-plater allegedly driving the Honda Civic “is expected to be charged with exceeding speed limit, careless driving and drive manner dangerous.

“The Honda was impounded at a cost of $1120.50 and the driver received an immediate loss of licence for 12 months.”

Adding soulful depth is Melbourne’s The Meltdown, masters of gospel-infused blues and timeless soul. Their upcoming release, Perseverance, delivers shimmering guitars and warm horn arrangements, a soundtrack to resilience.

For a touch of vintage charm, Queenie and Hank bring golden-age country duets into the modern era. Eloise Thetford’s honeyed tones meet Henry Wagons’ fireside baritone in harmonies that feel nostalgic yet fresh. Guiding the day is Wagons himself as Master of Ceremonies.

Sculpted Sounds is a rare chance to experience Australia’s most compelling artists in one unforgettable setting. Music lovers, this is your stage, book tickets now via mcclelland.org.au.

Two seriously injured at dangerous cliffs

Brendan Rees brendan@baysidenews.com.au

EMERGENCY crews responded to two separate incidents at popular yet hazardous cliff sites on the Mornington Peninsula over the past week.

A man in his 20s was winched to safety following a cliff fall at The Pillars in Mt Martha on 18 January about 5.15pm.

He was winched to safety in a cliff rescue and flown to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Paramedics provided advanced life support at the scene, assisted by mobile intensive care ambulance crews.

In a separate incident on 20 January around 9 pm at Cape Schanck, paramedics attended to a man in his 20s who suffered mid-body injuries after reportedly trying to view the aurora from the cliffs.

He was taken to Frankston Hospital in a stable condition.

A Life Saving Victoria spokesperson warned of the dangers at the site, known as The Pillars, saying, “The Pillars is not a patrolled location and poses serious risks due to unstable cliffs, unpredictable water conditions, and limited emergency access”.

“Life Saving Victoria urges the public to prioritise safety over social media trends; what may look like fun online can have life-altering consequences. We encourage visitors to choose patrolled beaches, check conditions before entering the water, and avoid risky behaviours like cliff jump-

ing.”

A Mornington Peninsula Shire spokesperson also highlighted the dangers of the area.

“The Pillars is Crown land owned by DEECA [Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action] and council has responsibility for routine maintenance only. There is no formal access to the site and there are signs warning the area is fragile, and that standing or sitting on the rocks is extremely risky,” a shire spokesperson said.

“There are no toilet facilities, walking tracks, or parking. There has already been at least one rescue operation here this year for a person with spinal injuries. It is a high-risk location, and we ask people to stay away.”

Emergency services continue to urge locals and visitors to exercise caution and avoid high-risk areas, particularly unpatrolled cliffs and coastal sites.

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6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00

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ABC Late News. 10.50 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 11.35 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Toronto Airport Uncovered. (PG)

8.25 Robson Green: World’s Most Amazing Walks. (PG) Robson Green heads to Normandy. 9.20 In Flight. (Madlv) Jo demands answers.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

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12.15 MOVIE: A Mother’s Terror. (2021, Mav, R) Jessica Morris.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

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6.00 9News.

7.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Featuring highlights, interviews and opinions.

7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 12. Women’s semi-finals. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late Night 12. Women’s semi-finals.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Solar System With Brian Cox. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00

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6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG)

8.15 Art Detectives. (Ma) A Titanic obsessive is found dead.

9.05 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

9.35 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Ml, R)

A satirical news program.

10.05 A Life In Ten Pictures: Alexander McQueen. (PGa, R)

10.55 ABC Late News.

11.15 Smother. (Mal, R)

1.00 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PGadhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PG, R) 10.00 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 10.50 Mountain Vets. (PGa, R) 12.00

BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Ocean Wreck Investigation. (PGav, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Ocean Wreck Investigation. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 MOVIE: When Love Blooms. (2021, PGa) Sarah Power, Thomas Cadrot. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.00 Australian Open

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Great House Revival: St Mullins. (PG) A couple transform a ruinous property into their first home.

9.30 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. (PG, R) Follows Darcy Muncer, who helps maintain the Isle of Wight’s hundreds of thatched properties.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Sisi. (Ma, R)

11.40 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+ans, R)

1.30 Silent Road. (Madsv, R)

3.30 Craig & Bruno’s Great British Road Trips. (PG, R) 4.00 Barkley Manor. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Adam Dovile fixes wobbly shelves.

8.30 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Golden Circle. (2017, MA15+sv, R) After the Kingsmen are attacked by a mysterious enemy, Eggsy and Merlin are the sole survivors. Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Mark Strong.

11.30 Doc. (Mav, R)

12.30 MOVIE: A Sister’s Grudge. (2021, Mav, R) Annika Foster.

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4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 9News.

7.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Featuring highlights, interviews and opinions.

7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 13. Men’s semi-finals.

11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv, R) An infection threatens Marcel’s transplant.

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

1.00 Next Stop. (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 GolfBarons. (PG, R)

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (R) A couple struggle to sell their property. 8.40 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) A couple are at a crossroads with their little house in the Sutherland Shire of NSW. 9.50 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Celebrities include Pamela Anderson. 11.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.30 10 News+. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 1.25pm WWE Legends. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.40 BBC News At Ten. 4.10 France 24. 4.40 PBS News. 5.40 If You Are The One. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Saucy: Secrets Of The British Sex Comedy. 10.15 Sex Tape Germany. 11.10 Homeland. 1.10am Sex Before The Internet. 2.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Home In WA. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.30 Harry’s Practice.

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1.45 Stompem Ground 2022: Karajarri Dancers. 2.00 Wild Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula.

6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Coastal Africa. 7.30 MOVIE: The Ant Bully. (2006) 9.15 MOVIE: Norbit. (2007, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

Morning Programs. 7.05 Finding You. (2020, PG) 9.20 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady. (1974, PG) 11.20 My Own Good. (2018, M, Italian) 1.10pm That Good Night. (2017, M) 2.50 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 4.50 Robot Dreams. (2023, PG) 6.50 Thunderbirds Are GO. (1966, PG) 8.30 Of An Age. (2022, MA15+) 10.25 Vampire’s Kiss. (1988, MA15+) 12.20am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Coastal Africa. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Putuparri And The Rainmakers. (2015, PG)

Saturday, January 31

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Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Speed 2: Cruise Control. (1997, M) 10.00 MOVIE: The Lincoln Lawyer. (2011, M) 12.30am

6.00 Rage Charts. (PGadhlnsv) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (PGadhlnsv) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 1.30 Art Detectives. (Ma, R) 2.20 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 3.10 Australian Of The Year 2026. (PG, R) 4.25 Human. (PG, R) 5.30 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. (R) 6.00 DW English News. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 BBC News At Six. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 Rediscover Victoria. (R) 10.00 BBC News At Ten. 10.30 France 24. 11.00 PBS News. 12.00 Going Places. (R) 12.30 Cycling. Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Elite Women’s. 5.00 Plat Du Tour. (R) 5.05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 5.35 Our Tiny Islands.

6.00 Back Roads: Local Heroes Special. (R) Heather Ewart embarks on a road trip.

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

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

7.30 Call The Midwife. (PGa)

A solo delivery puts Sister Julienne’s skills to the test.

8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Return, PGav) When a group of rival mudlarkers excavate the Holly Brook river, a dark and deadly past resurfaces.

10.00 The Jetty. (Final, MA15+a, R) Ember tries to uncover the truth about Amy. 11.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses: Women On The Frontline. (PG) Looks at the homes of two Royalist women.

8.40 Swiss Alpine Rail Journeys: The Contrasting Bernina Railway. (R) Looks at the Bernina route.

9.40 The Secret DNA Of Us: Geelong. (Ma, R) The team heads to Geelong.

10.45 Lord Lucan. (Mav, R)

11.45 House Of Promises. (Msv, R) 3.15 Barkley Manor. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.25pm MOVIE: Thomas And Friends: The Mystery Of Lookout Mountain. (2022) 4.25 Children’s Programs. 6.25 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Chopped Jnr. 8.45 Shaun Tan’s Tales From Outer Suburbia. 9.05 Mr Bean: The Animated Series. 9.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.10 Abbott Elementary. 10.35 Late Programs.

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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Southern Cross Stakes Day and Caulfield Open Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 MOVIE: The Super Mario Bros. Movie. (2023, PGv) Two plumbers are sent to a magical kingdom. Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy.

9.00 MOVIE: The King’s Man. (2021, MA15+v, R) Members of a spy agency find themselves pitted against an evil cabal bent on starting a war. Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, Harris Dickinson.

11.40 Air Crash Investigations: Dream Flight Disaster. (PGa, R)

12.40 MOVIE: Betrayed Within. (2022, Mav, R) Ashley Dakin.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R)

5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

6.00 Let’s Eat With George. (R) 6.30 Drive Safer. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 11.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 12.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 14. 4.30 Find My Beach House Australia. (R) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Find My Country House Australia. (R)

6.00 9News Saturday.

6.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Featuring highlights, interviews and opinions.

7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 14. Women’s final. From Melbourne Park.

12.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv, R)

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

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands Summer Series. (PG, R)

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. A couple are at a crossroads over what to do with their home of less than two years. 8.30 Sort Your Life Out. (PGa, R) Stacey Solomon and her team help families declutter and transform their lives.

9.30 Ambulance UK. (Madl, R) With junior doctors across the NHS on strike, ambulance crews respond to several road traffic accidents.

10.40 Matlock. (PGal, R) The executive committee flies in after a security breach.

11.40 Elsbeth. (PGav, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 2.55pm Mastermind Aust. 3.25 Heroines. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.55 Mastermind Aust. 6.55 History’s Greatest Of All-Time With Peyton Manning. 7.40 Engineering From Above. (Premiere) 8.35 Icons Unearthed: The Simpsons. 9.30 Cycling. Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Elite Women’s. 12.30am WWE Legends. 2.05 Late Programs.

6am The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 8.10 The Movie Show. 8.45 Thunderbirds Are GO. (1966, PG) 10.25 Nobody Has To Know. (2021, M) 12.15pm Tudawali. (1987, M) 1.55 Discovering Film. 2.55 Storm Boy. (1976, PG) 4.30 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady. (1974, PG) 6.30

Seinfeld. 10.30 EPL. Bournemouth v Liverpool. 12.30pm NHL. Chicago Blackhawks v Columbus Blue Jackets. 3.10 Seinfeld. 3.40 Young Sheldon. 4.10 LEGO Masters. 5.30 MOVIE: Goosebumps. (2015,

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. (Return) 10.00 Offsiders. (Return) 10.30 Secret Science. (PG, R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Maggie Beer’s Big Mission. (Final, R) 1.30 Australia Day Live. (PG, R) 3.40 The Piano UK. (PG, R) 4.30 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. (PG) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 PBS News Horizons. (Premiere) 7.30 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 9.05 Rediscover Victoria. (R) 10.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 10.35 PBS Washington Week. 11.00 Cycling. Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Elite Men’s. 4.00 PBS News Compass Points. (Premiere) 4.30 Street Tunes. (Mls) 5.35 Our Tiny Islands.

6.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Muster Dogs. (Return, PG) Six participants raise and train working dogs.

8.30 Dog Park. (Premiere, Ml) A man is left to take care of a dog he never wanted and soon finds himself adopted by an eclectic pack of dog-tragics.

9.00 This England. (Premiere, Ml) Looks at Britain during Covid.

10.05 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R)

11.05 Midsomer Murders. (PGav, R)

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

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6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Lost Cities Of Genghis Khan: Cities Of Nomads. (Premiere) Looks at the life of Genghis Khan.

9.20 Angkor: Hidden Jungle Empire: The Lost Jungle Empire. Looks at the rise and fall of the city of Angkor.

10.20 Zelenskyy: Citizens At War. (PGalv, R)

11.15 A Year From Space. (PGavw, R)

12.30 Building The Impossible. (PGa, R)

1.25 The Deadly Bermuda Triangle. (PGa, R) 2.15 Rise Of The Nazis: The Downfall. (Mav, R) 3.20 Barkley Manor. (PG, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s

Programs. 3.30pm Zog And The Flying Doctors. 3.55 Odd Squad. 4.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.05 Super Monsters. 5.40 Super Monsters. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.25 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.30 Shaun Tan’s Tales From Outer Suburbia. 7.50 MOVIE: Yogi Bear. (2010, PG) 9.10 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.50 Merlin. 10.35 Late Programs.

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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 MOVIE: Spartacus. (1960, PGav, R) 4.00 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 4.30 Cows For Cambodia. (PGa) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG)

7.30 John Farnham: Finding The Voice. (Mal, R) A celebration of John Farnham.

9.30 Queen: In Their Own Words. (Mal, R) The story of rock band Queen.

10.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Backpacker Murders. (MA15+av, R)

12.30 Temple. (Malv)

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

6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Swimming. Australian Open Water Championships. Highlights. 11.00 Fishing Aust. (PG) 11.30 GolfBarons. (PG,

6.00 9News Sunday.

6.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Coverage of the Australian Open tennis tournament, featuring reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions.

7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 15. Men’s final. From Melbourne Park.

12.00 The First 48: Point Of No Return. (Ma, R) Two friends are found executed in a car.

1.00 Next Stop.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGal) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin. 8.30 NCIS: Sydney. (Mv) The team enlists assistance when the body of a US Naval engineer is found buried in concrete. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+s) Carisi must convince witnesses to come forward when a member of an elite social club is assaulted. 10.30 NCIS: Origins. (Mav, R) A murder occurs near Camp Pendleton. 11.30 10 News+. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning

Programs. 2.30pm Jeopardy! 4.35 France 24. 5.00 PBS Washington Week. 5.25 PBS International Affairs Show. 5.55 Icons Unearthed: The Lord Of The Rings. 6.50 Abandoned Engineering. 8.40 The Disappearance Of Jimmy Hoffa. 9.30 Cycling. Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Elite Men’s. 12.30am Django. 2.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6am I Kill Giants. (2018, PG) 8.05 The Movie Show. 8.40 Storm Boy. (1976, PG) 10.15 The Movie Show. 10.50 Juniper. (2021, M) 12.40pm The Space Between The Lines. (2019, M, German) 2.55 Thunderbirds Are GO. (1966, PG) 4.35 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 6.40 The Efficiency Expert. (1991, PG) 8.30 A Fistful Of Dollars. (1964, MA15+) 10.25 The Secrets We Keep. (2020, MA15+) 12.15am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 2.10pm Rugby League. Koori Knockout. WAC v Bourke Warriors. Replay. 3.35 Rugby League. Qld Murri Carnival. Women’s. Semi-final 2. Mungindi Panthers v Walkabout Tiddas. Replay. 4.40 Black Magic. 5.40 Big Name, No Blanket. 6.50 Coastal Africa. 7.40 Most Endangered Species New Zealand. (Premiere) 8.30 Night Parrot Stories. 10.10 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Australia: The Story Of Us. Noon Escape To The Country. 1.00 Luxury Escapes: World’s Best Holidays. 1.30

9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Avengers. 11.15 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 12.35pm MOVIE: Rich And Strange. (1931, PG) 2.20 MOVIE: The Count Of Monte-Cristo. (1975, PG) 4.20 MOVIE: Murphy’s War. (1971, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 TBA. 11.00 Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.55 Jeopardy! Australia. 8.55 Big Rigs Of Oz. 9.25 IndyCar Series. Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio. H’lights. 10.30 English Premier League. Arsenal v Manchester United. 12.30pm WNBL. Sydney v Geelong Venom. 2.30 Snackmasters. 4.00 LEGO Masters. 5.15 MOVIE: Show Dogs. (2018, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Cool Runnings. (1993) 9.00 MOVIE: I, Tonya. (2018, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs. 6am

R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGa, R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

Your Garden. (R) 12.25 Long

Family. (PG, R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Building The World’s Greatest Castle. 8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Return) Hosted by Jimmy Carr. 9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (Return) Hosted by Greg Davies. 10.05 SBS World News Late. 10.35 Like Water For Chocolate. (MA15+v) 11.25 Vigil. (Mav, R) 2.45 Rediscover Victoria. (R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

8.30 MOVIE: Drop Dead Gorgeous. (1999, M) 10.20 The Secret DNA Of Us. 11.30 James Brown: Say It Loud. 12.20am Dark Side Of The Cage. 1.10 Everything’s Gonna Be All White. 2.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 12.35pm Ben And Holly. 1.20 Octonauts. 2.15 Peter Rabbit. 2.35 Daniel Tiger’s. 2.50 The Makery. 3.05 Play School. 3.30 Wiggle. 4.15 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 5.40 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Deadly 60. 8.35 TKO: Total Knock Out. 9.15 The Crystal Maze. 10.05 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie Show. 6.35 The Orator. (2011,

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Australian Idol. (Return, PGl) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie. 9.15 9-1-1. (Ma) Athena and Hen face increasing danger in space as friends both near and far try to get them home safely.

10.15 I Cut Off His Penis: The Truth Behind The Headlines. (MA15+av) Takes a look at the trial of Lorena Bobbitt. 11.15 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Gonzales Family Murders. (MA15+av, R)

12.30 Conviction. (MA15+av, R)

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

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

Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE:

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Return, Mls) The social experiment begins.

9.30 Forging Champions. (PGl) A look at Canberra’s Australian Institute of Sport, which has sharpened sporting talent into excellence for more than four decades.

11.00 9News Late. 11.30 Sight Unseen. (Mv) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 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.

Tuesday, February 3

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

7.30 7.30. 8.00 Dr Karl’s How Things Work: Boots.

8.30 Human: A Great Gamble. (Final, PG) Looks at humanity after the Ice Age.

9.30 Grand Designs Transformations: Turkish Queenslander And Newstead Bath House. (PG, R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Four Corners. (R) 11.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.10 Love Your Garden. (R) 12.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.40 Parliament. 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Tom Gleeson. (PGals, R)

8.30 MOVIE: From Roger Moore With Love. (2024) A glimpse into the life of actor Roger Moore. Roger Moore, Steve Coogan.

10.10 Rock Legends: Journey. (R)

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Exit. (MA15+ads)

12.05 DNA. (Mav, R) 1.45 Australia In Colour. (PGa, R) 3.40 Rediscover Victoria. (PG, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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

7.30 Australian Idol. (PGal) A nationwide search for Australia’s next singing superstar continues with big voices, surprises and star talent.

9.15 Doc. (Mav) A patient forces Amy to confront the realities of medical tourism. TJ helps a veteran.

11.15 St. Denis Medical. (Ms) Joyce brings in a body scanner.

12.15 MOVIE: Broken Ties. (2023, Mav, R) Brianna Cohen.

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

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The social experiment continues. 9.10 Beyond The Dream. A look at the Australian athletes competing at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

10.10 9News Late.

10.40 The Equalizer. (Mv)

11.30 A Remarkable Place To Die. (MA15+lv, R)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal.

7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin. 9.00 NCIS. (Return, Mv) Reeling from his father’s murder, Parker goes to extreme lengths to hunt down the woman he holds responsible. 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. 2.20pm Mastermind Aust. 3.20 Kars & Stars. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.50 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: The Nice Guys. (2016) 10.40 Casketeers Life & Death Across The Globe. 11.35 NFL Classics: After Further Review. 1.15am Then You Run. 3.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 12.35pm Ben And Holly. 1.20 Octonauts. 2.15 Peter Rabbit. 2.35 Daniel Tiger’s. 2.50 The Makery. 3.05 Play School. 3.30 Wiggle. 4.15 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 5.40 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Deadly 60. 8.35 Whale With Steve Backshall. 9.25 Planet Weird. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

6am The Movie Show. 7.00 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976, PG) 9.30 Another Country. (2015, PG) 10.55 Here I Am. (2011, M) 12.35pm Welcome Back, Mr. President. (2019, M, Italian) 2.30 Discovering Film. 3.25 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 5.25 Brief Encounter. (1974, PG) 7.20 Out Of Season. (1975, M) 9.30 The Prestige. (2006, M) 11.55 Late Programs. 5.40am The Movie Show. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. Noon The Knowledge Keepers. 12.35 Camels And The Pitjantjara. 1.30 Turn Up Respect. 1.45 Kai Time: Time To Eat. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Wild Rockies. 7.30 Big Backyard Quiz. 8.30 Unleash The Beast. 9.30 Shark Of War: Kia Mate A Ururoa. 10.30 MOVIE: The Dark Horse. (2014, M) 12.40am Late Programs. NITV (34)

Wednesday, February 4

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Way Out Ag. (R) 11.10 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. (Return) 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 3.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 4.00 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PGa)

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

9.00 Dog Park. (Ml, R) A man finds himself adopted by a pack of dog-tragics.

9.30 QI. (Return, Ms) 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+s, R) 11.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 12.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.10 Parliament Question Time. 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Barkley Manor. (R) 10.00 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 10.50 Mountain Vets. (Ma, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.55 South America With Simon Reeve. (Ml, R) 3.00 Living Black: 50 Years Of SBS Indigenous. (R) 3.05 Going Places. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Secrets Of The Giant Mammoths. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

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

7.30 Saving Yellowstone. (Premiere)

8.25 Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World: The Great Pyramid Of Giza And The Lighthouse Of Alexandria. (PGa, R) Bettany Hughes begins her adventure in Egypt. 9.20 Trespasses. (Premiere, Mlsv) A Catholic woman falls for a Protestant man. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Face To Face. (Ma, R) 11.55 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+av, R) 1.40 Golden Boy. (Mlns, R) 2.30 Australia In Colour. (Md, R) 4.25 Bamay. (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. 2.15pm Peter Rabbit. 2.35 Daniel Tiger’s. 2.50 The Makery. 3.05 Play School. 3.30 Wiggle. 4.15 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 5.40 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Deadly 60. 9.55 Shaun Tan’s Tales From Outer Suburbia. 10.20 My Adventures With Superman. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie Show. 6.15 The Most Beautiful Day In The World. (2019, PG, Italian) 8.10 Brief Encounter. (1974, PG) 10.05 The Prestige. (2006, M) 12.25pm Discovering Film. 1.25 Another Country. (2015, PG)

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. (PGa, 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. (Mls, R) 1.45 My Way. (R)

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

7.30 The 1% Club UK: Rollover. (PGal) 8.30 Highway Patrol. (Return, PG) A car thief hits speeds of 190kmh. 9.00 Operation Dark Phone: Murder By Text. (Premiere, MA15+av) The NCA hack EncroChat.

10.15 Air Crash Investigations. (PGa) 11.15 The Disappearance Of Gabby Petito. (Mav, R) 12.35 The Last Weekend. (Premiere, Mav) 1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

Tipping Point. (PG)

9News Afternoon.

Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 9News.

6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin. 9.00 Elsbeth. (PGlsv) When a grief influencer’s presumed-dead husband returns, their reunion takes a fatal plunge. 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. 1.20pm Mastermind Aust. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.50 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (Return) 9.20 MOVIE: Paint. (2023, M) 11.10 MOVIE: The Last Samurai. (2003, MA15+) 2am Tales From The Territories. 2.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The social experiment continues. 9.15 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026: Let The Games Begin. A preview of Milano Cortina 2026. 10.45 9News Late.

11.15 A Remarkable Place To Die. (Mlv, R) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Swimming. Aust Open Water C’ships. H’lights. From Busselton, Western Aust. 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.

Hastings Water Supply - Mr. Wavish Asks Questions

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

To the Editor

Sir,

Not so many months ago the finances of the Shire were in such a pitiable condition that the Council had to seek “special bank accommodation” to enable them to pay their sanitary contractor in Frankston and Hastings. Has that statement any “foundation in fact,” Mr Editor? If so, will you be good enough to inform me who the financial wizard is in Frankston who not only apparently squares the ledger, but has been able to rake up a surplus of £250 (and cries because he has £500 to spend and cannot spend it) that he can spend on Beach Street?

There are one or two other financial questions I would like a little light on, but as they are merely side issues in the matter they can wait.

Now, can you tell me this: “Who do the Council really represent?” Is it the Shire as a whole, or only Frankston?

If the Shire as a whole, then why don’t they work for the Shire as a whole? If Frankston only, then why incorporate the name of Hastings?

It is absolute fallacy to say they represent the whole of the Shire. Their performance shows that there is no representation as far as Hastings is concerned.

Would you Mr. Editor, be good enough to shed a little light on the subject?

Another question: Where facilities are available on anything like an equal basis, what work is of the greater importance, street making or water supply?

In your report on the Government grant of £250, you say inter alia: “That

LETTERS

the grant was the result of hard deputation work.” Quite so, any amount of deputation work, however hard, is recognised to be just the thing – when it is in Frankston’s interests – but when there is any suggestion of anything for anywhere else well – ‘nuf sed.

That an efficient water supply and drainage system are recognised everywhere as being the very life’s blood of any community, the studied indifference and neglect on the part of the Council in the matter shows more markedly than ever the bias of the Council towards the community concerned.

In this respect the Council’s action and your comment on my letter are at a direct variance.

You say in effect: “That the community getting the improvements has to pay for them.” Very well, if that is the case, why have we been kept so long without a water supply, as we would have to pay for it, and in doing so would relieve the Council of any financial obligation incurred on our behalf ?

This fact, in itself, shows up the Council as being bitterly biased, and wholly and solely opposed to doing a hands-turn for anywhere except Frankston.

You mention in your comment the fact that Frankston is working toward elevation to a Borough. That is not news, as anyone with half an eye could follow that movement for some considerable time back.

However, in that respect, I think myself that we would be infinitely better off.

There is one thing certain, and that is we could not be any worse off.

However, that is not the question, Mr. Editor. What I would like to know, is: “What is the Council going to do in the matter of reticulation,” and “where is the Council going, to do as I am doing: Speak up for themselves ?”

Yours, etc.,

FRANK WAVISH.

Hastings, 18/1/26.

Mr. Wavish is so well posted in matters of local concern that he must be aware that the grant of £250 for Beach Street was obtained principally through the efforts of the East Frankston Progress Association.

This fact should encourage him to organise the people of Hastings by public meeting, as we originally advised. — Editor, “Standard”. ***

Bush fire at Frankston

When the Frankston Fire Brigade was summoned to the intersection of Hastings Road and Heather Hill Road early on Tuesday afternoon, it was found that a fire in the gums and ti-tree scrub had assumed serious proportions.

Fanned by a brisk south wind, the flames threatened to cross Heather Hill Road and spread towards the Frankston railway line.

This was prevented by the strenuous activities of members of the fire brigade a number of summer visitors and passing motorists who readily assisted.

The efforts of the fire fighters were hampered by the lack of a water supply. Beyond the destruction of a considerable amount of fencing and a large area of scrub, no damage was done. ***

Accident at Baxter

On Sunday afternoon last Mr. Geo. Male, a resident of Baxter, met with a rather serious accident. While Mr. S. Lord and he were driving a bull to Baxter from Somerville, the bull turned and rushed him inflicting injury to his leg.

Mr. Male was attended to by Dr. Bickart, of Somerville, who inserted five stitches and was then allowed to go home.

He is progressing favourably.

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Found dead

Mr. Albert George Edwards, who had resided in Langwarrin for the last twenty years, was found dead in his home on Monday last.

Deceased was a bachelor and practically lived a lonely life. He was seventy-three years of age.

Mr. H. Gamble carried out the funeral arrangements, the corpse being interred in the local cemetery.

Rev. A. P. McFarlane officiated at the graveside. ***

Frankston Cycle Club – Ten Mile Road Race

The newly-formed Frankston Cycle Club held its first road race on Saturday last over a course of ten miles on the Hastings Road, Frankston, to Somerville crossing and back.

Ten of the twelve entrants completed, among these being N. Atkins holder of fastest time in a Colac-Melbourne amateur race.

Some good riding was witnessed, especially among the younger members of the club, namely, P. Thompson, S. Gardner, and W. Petrie, who finished in that order, Thompson defeating

Gardiner by a wheel, with Petrie a few yards further back, third.

Atkins (scratch) covered the distance in 28 minutes, thus gaining fastest time; W. Davies, the other scratch man, being close up. About ten seconds separated the rest of the field, and the handicappers are to be congratulated on their good judgment.

The first prize was a gold medal, donated by Mr. Livick; second, bike lamp, donated by Mr. Gardner, and Atkins, for fastest time, received a trophy, the gift of Mr. Davies.

Mr. Gardner acted as starter and Mr. E. Swenser timekeeper. These gentlemen also acted as judges. ***

Personal

Mr. and Mrs. Duell, of Frankston, are spending a holiday in Ballarat.

Mr. A. G. Tasker, the well-known A.S.M. at the Frankston railway station, is at present on sick leave.

Mr. Will McCarthy, of the Bay View Hotel, returned to Frankston this week, after an enjoyable holiday spent in Tasmania.

Mrs. Duffy, wife of Mr. Fred Duffy, Seaford, is at present an inmate of St. Pancras private hospital, suffering from a nervous breakdown. She is under the care of Dr. Maxwell. Before leaving Natimuk for Frankston, the Rev. Mr. Coulson, of the Presbyterian Church, was presented with a wallet of notes, set of military brushes and a book by adherents, choir, and Sunday school scholars.

***

From the Pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 29 January 1926

Letters - 300 words maximum and including full name, address and contact number - can be sent to The News, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or emailed to: letters@mpnews.com.au

Review BlueScope’s rates freeze

The BlueScope steelworks site at Hastings has an interesting history (BlueScope’s ‘land bank’ value one reason for takeover rejection, The News 14/1/26).

Originally orchards and farms, the land at Long Island Point in Hastings was chosen by John Lysaght Australia Ltd in a joint venture with BHP and Guest, Keens and Nettlefolds Ltd to build a new steelworks.

In 1967, Lysaghts used a dummy company called Mellon Nominees to buy 1700 acres at Hastings for $2,000 per acre - total $3.4m.

In 1969, Victorian Premier Sir Henry Bolte approved 184 acres of coastal foreshore, 963 acres of Western Port seabed and 3200 metres of water frontage to the project while Lysaghts had to surrender 193 acres of land where Devilbend

Golf Club now stands.

In 1972, Premier Bolte signed the Western Port (Steel Works Rating) Act 1972 to set the land rates for the steelworks site at $190,000 rising annually to $840,000 in 1983 - Hastings Shire Council had opposed rate concessions for Lysaghts and sought annual land rates up to $3m.

In 1979, Lysaghts became a subsidiary of BHP and in 2003 BHP Steel was renamed BlueScope Steel. Today, the BlueScope land at Hastings has an implied value of $1b yet the land rates remain at $840,000 per annum in perpetuity – no increase since 1983.

Mornington Peninsula Shire seems hesitant to write to the Victorian government to amend

the Act to allow BlueScope to contribute higher land rates in the future.

How many residents on the Mornington Peninsula have paid the same annual land rates for over 40 years?

Mornington Peninsula Shire is currently conducting a Rating Strategy Review to determine how our rates are calculated.

Public feedback closes on Sunday 15 February 2026 for anybody wishing to submit their suggestions – e.g. ensure all commercial and industrial property owners are paying their fair share.

There will be a public hearing held on Thursday 19 February 2026 for residents who make written submissions.

shape.mornpen.vic.gov.au/rating-strategyreview

Dale Stohr, Crib Point

Homeless demands

Your last week’s headline is intriguing (Community leaders demand homeless action, The News 13/1/26).

Apparently our shire leaders demand action, but only by somebody else (i.e. the state gov’t), not by themselves. It doesn’t take much effort to make a demand.

When the shire council was proposing the 2025-2026 budget, I searched the available documents for the word “homeless” - couldn’t find it. That may be an indication of the shire’s own efforts.

In the same vein, I have several good chairs that I really want to give to homeless people when and if they need them. I have contacted more than one local charity and always received the response “no thanks”. Does anybody know how to donate the chairs to needy recipients?

Lee Seldon, Somers

Clean up rubbish

It was disappointing to read about the litter problem at Safety Beach (Beach rubbish, Letters 20/1/26). Keep Australia Beautiful works hard each year to address the problem, but clearly the message falls on many deaf ears. Perhaps it is time to revive the “Do the Right Thing”

campaign of the 1970s, updated for modern audiences and platforms, with the simple message: leave nothing but footprints.

Ultimately, we must value our natural heritage more. If Mornington Peninsula beaches achieved international Blue Flag status, they would be Australia’s first, joining more than 5000 sites worldwide recognised for water quality, environmental management, education and safety. Has the Shire Council considered this?

Protecting our marine environment — especially from ourselves — must be a priority.

Ray Peck, Hawthorn

Rooming houses

There are plenty of new rooming houses being built in Frankston which shows that there is a rooming house boom taking place.

This will mean better quality rooming houses are being built to give tenants better quality housing.

Rooming houses are very profitable and are exempt from land tax.

There needs to be seen if rents will go down to make rooms more affordable as more rooming houses mean more competition and the market price for rooms should be lower.

The government should faze out the old suburban houses which are converted to 9 rooms which do not come under the Frankston Council’s planning scheme which are of poor quality and the government should encourage free enterprise to build more new rooming houses which come under the Frankston Council’s planning scheme.

Russell Morse, Karingal

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5. Lost blood

7. Pitcher

8. Giving (medal)

9. Bestows

12. Being frightened of 15. Soft leather

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THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES

Eyes on the Prize

By Stuart McCullough

WE went to an awards night. In Sydney, no less, having been nominated in the somewhat divergent categories of ‘Best Comedy/Novelty Song’ and ‘Best Spiritual Song’. Had there been an award for ‘Most Bizarre Mix of Categories’, we surely would have triumphed.

The night got off to a rough start. We arrived to find that Katrina had been seated at table 20. I assumed that, since we had bought our tickets together and we’re nominated together and we were attending together that I, too, would be seated at table 20. But I was dead wrong. Instead, I was seated at table 3; right at the front with a number of guests of honour, including the guy who sang in ‘The Cockroaches’ and went on to manage ‘The Wiggles’. Was this deliberate? Had they asked for me by name or was this simply a minor clerical error? What could it possibly mean? It quickly became apparent that spending an entire evening being seated at opposite ends of the venue was not going to be sustainable. We approached the person in charge who, it must be said, offered to help. She then looked at our assigned tables and double checked that I really wanted to move, noting that I was on ‘a really good table’. There was no room for hesitation – I told her that my allegiances lay elsewhere. Thanks to a very kind person on table 20, a swap was arranged. Seated beside each other, we waited eagerly for our categories … We didn’t win. Some might be dis-

appointed, but not us – we placed in the top 10 (twice!) and had fabulous night, no doubt aided by the fact that we were seated on the same table. And that, you might think, is that.

Except that recent developments on the world stage have shown us that losing need not be the end of our

hope of winning.

If I’ve learned anything this year, it’s that you don’t need to win. Rather, you need only to convince the person who did win to surrender their award and, if possible, smile whilst they’re at it. It shouldn’t be that hard.

I’ve started attending garage sales.

12. Surfboard blade 13. Charismatic glow 14. Hotels

15. Jewish food custom

16. UFO, flying ...

17. Buries

18. Wise sayings

19. Plant secretion

20. Data for computer

See page 19 for solutions.

Mostly, these events are a pretty scrappy affair, with household contents scattered across the nature strip as though some giant house-gobbling monster has just projectile vomited. There are plates, clothes, abandoned board games and world-weary furniture. Sometimes there are old sporting trophies and school certificates. Amazingly, these are often available at prices that are even more competitive that the events that resulted in the trophy to begin with.

Whenever I see such items, I buy up big. As a result of my fossicking, I’m now the proud owner of certificate for the fifty metres backstroke. Granted, it’s in the name of ‘Stephen Bannon’, but I now legally own the certificate and, therefore, own all the attendant glory and satisfaction that goes with it. I’m also the under-12s calisthenic champion for St Mary’s Primary School for the year 1987 and have come second runner-up in an over-70s slam poetry competition. I have immediately added these achievements to my résumé.

But I need more. My thirst for achievement has not been sated with my ‘Most Improved Kick’ trophy for the Maffra under-9s from 2001. I need something bigger.

Having not won an award recently, my next step is obvious. I should contact the winner and ask her to give the award to me. This may not be quite as easy as it sounds. It is possible that the person who won the award holds the view that she should have won the award and, therefore, should retain the trophy that confirms

that she did, indeed, win the award. But that’s mere semantics. Because I feel I should have won, I have won; and it is, frankly, deeply unreasonable for anyone else – whether they be the winner or the judges that determined the winner – to try and stand in my way.

But whilst getting a songwriting award would be nice, it’s just the first step towards getting my achievements – both real and imagined – recognised. That’s why I’ve just emailed actor Matt Damon, asking him to hand over the 1997 Oscar for ‘Best Original Screenplay’ that he snaffled for ‘Good Will Hunting’. Granted, I had nothing whatsoever to do with writing it, but I feel I could have. I’ve also seen the film several times, a couple of which were right to the end. Jana Wendt was, if nothing else, surprised when I emailed her demanding her Gold Logie for 1992. But it now sits pride of place in my pantry, just next to the Garam Masala, in front of the peanut oil. Peter Carey is, to this time, reluctant to give me one of his Booker Prizes. Greedy. He’ll change his tune once I invade French Island.

What I really want – more than a Logie, Booker Prize or an Award for ‘Best Comedy Song’ is a Nobel Peace Prize. I’m not fussy as to whose name is on it, but it would look perfect hanging from my fridge. We are, in the end, all winners of a kind. Just not always the right kind.

stuart@stuartmccullough.com

Public Notice

Planning and Environment Act 1987

FRANKSTON PLANNING SCHEME

Notice of the preparation of an amendment to a planning scheme

Amendment C167fran

Overview

Amendment C167fran proposes to correct technical and mapping errors in the Frankston Planning Scheme. The amendment updates zoning and overlay maps so that the correct planning controls apply to each parcel of land based on its current use and conditions. It also makes minor updates to schedules to improve the accuracy of decision guidelines and permit requirements. The amendment corrects spelling mistakes and clarifies language to ensure consistency and readability across the scheme. These changes improve the accuracy and usability of the Frankston Planning Scheme without altering policy intent.

For further details, refer to the explanatory report about the amendment.

Details of the amendment

The Frankston City Council planning authority has prepared Amendment C167fran to the Frankston Planning Scheme. The land affected by the amendment is described below:

• Land located in the Business 1 Zone, Business 2 Zone and Business 5 Zone

• Land located in the Business 4 Zone

• Land located in the Development Plan Overlay – Schedule 7

• 1 - 23 April Grove, Carrum Downs

• 1 - 58 Bronzewing Drive, Carrum Downs

• 1 - 54 Hillview Drive, Carrum Downs

• 1 - 52 Pagett Road, Carrum Downs

• 1 - 30 Pippa Way, Carrum Downs

• 1 - 74 Shoreline Crescent, Carrum Downs

• 1 - 9 Spinebill Lane, Carrum Downs

• 1 - 67 Surfers Crescent, Carrum Downs

• 40 - 64 Trafford Road, Carrum Downs

• 1 - 16 Wallagoot Walk, Carrum Downs

• 1 - 16 Wineglass Walk, Carrum Downs

• 34 Mountain Avenue, Frankston South

• 4 Kristen Close, Frankston South

• 4C Kristen Close, Frankston South

• 4D Kristen Close, Frankston South

• 4E Kristen Close, Frankston South

• 4F Kristen Close, Frankston South

• 5 – 7 Clyde Court, Frankston South

• 13N Jeremy Way, Frankston

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Design and Development Overlay

• Delete Schedule 7 Clause 43.04 Development Plan Overlay

• Amend Schedule to Clause 45.12 Specific Controls Overlay

• Amend Schedule to Clause 51.01 Specific Sites and Exclusions

• Amends Schedule to Clause 72.04 Incorporated Documents

You may inspect the amendment, any documents that support the amendment and the explanatory report about the amendment, free of charge, at:

• the Department of Transport and Planning website https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/planning-schemes/amendments/ amendments-on-exhibition or by contacting 1800 789 386 to arrange a time to view the amendment documentation. the Frankston City Council website at https://www.frankston.vic.gov.au/Planning-and-Building/Strategic-and-Heritage-Planning/ Planning-Scheme-amendments/Current-amendments; and on request, during office hours, at the office of the planning authority, Frankston Civic Centre at 30 Davey Street, Frankston, VIC, 3199 by contacting 1300 322 322 to arrange a time to view the amendment documentation. Any person may make a submission to the planning authority about the amendment. Submissions must be made in writing giving the submitter’s name and contact address, clearly stating the grounds on which the amendment is supported or opposed and indicating what changes (if any) the submitter wishes to make.

Name and contact details of submitters are required for the planning authority to consider submissions and to notify such persons of the opportunity to attend planning authority meetings and any public hearing held to consider submissions.

The closing date for submissions is 2 March 2026. A submission must be sent to: Email: strategicplanning@frankston.vic.gov.au with “Submission to Planning Scheme Amendment C167fran” in the subject line (preferred)Or

Post:Strategic Planning Team Amendment C167fran

Frankston City Council PO Box 490

Frankston VIC 3199

The planning authority must make a copy of every submission available at its office and/or its website for any person to inspect free of charge until the end of the two months after the amendment comes into operation or lapses.

Tammy Beauchamp

Manager City Futures

Frankston City Council 12836326-EA03-26

PACKAGED LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION

I/We Sunshine Ever Pty Ltd applied to Liquor Control Victoria on 20/11/2025 for the variation of a packaged liquor licence at 139 Beach Street, Frankston VIC 3199.

The nature of the variation is an increase in permitted trading days to allow trading on Good Friday and Christmas Day

Any person may object to the grant of this application on the grounds that:

•it would detract from, or be detrimental to, the amenity of the area in which the premises are situated, and/or

•it would be conducive to or encourage the misuse or abuse of alcohol.

An objection must state the reasons for the objection.

All objections are treated as public documents.

Objections must be made in writing to:

Liquor Control Victoria GPO Box 4356

Melbourne VIC 3001

Objections must be made no later than 30 days after the date of this notice.

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Inaugural swim a great success

THE inaugural Mt Eliza Swim Classic was held in ideal conditions on Saturday 24 January. The event was sponsored by the Bendigo Bank Community Bank Mt Eliza and Belgravia Apparel and some 40 local traders donated gift vouchers to the winners and the spot prizes.

There were 247 entries ranging in age from eight to 88 years old. Seven hundred locals and families of the competitors sat on the sand viewing the event.

The races included both a 1.2km swim and a 400m swim.

A barbecue and food truck vendors were on hand to create a great atmosphere.

The swim ambassador Lavinia Nixon was there to present all the winners awards, and commented on what an “amazing community spirit” this event brought to the village.

The swim was part of the Ranelagh Club’s 100 year celebration.

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Remembering Steve Wallace

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

THIS week the local spotlight falls on Saturday’s annual Steve Wallace Memorial Day.

The event commemorates the life of local soccer icon Stephen William Wallace who was 54 years old when he died on 19 July 2011.

He was a former Langwarrin player, coach, president, life member, club council representative and Bayside League referee.

Twelve local clubs play for the Wallace Cup and the Wallace Plate.

This year’s Wallace Cup will be contested by Langwarrin, Mornington, Skye United, Peninsula Strikers, Chelsea and Rosebud.

The Wallace Plate will be contested by Baxter, Somerville Eagles, Frankston Pines, Seaford United, Mount Eliza and Mount Martha.

The Cup and Plate contestants will be split into two groups with group winners playing in the final.

Wallace Cup, Group A: Chelsea, Skye United, Mornington.

Wallace Cup, Group B: Peninsula Strikers, Langwarrin, Rosebud.

Wallace Plate, Group A: Mount Eliza, Seaford United, Mount Martha.

Wallace Plate, Group B: Frankston Pines, Somerville Eagles, Baxter.

Matches will consist of 20-minute halves and the Cup will be played on the main pitch at Lawton Park with the Plate being played on the top pitch near the venue’s main entrance.

Here is the full draw:

12pm: Skye Utd v Chelsea, Mount Eliza v Mount Martha

12.50pm: Peninsula Strikers v Rosebud, Frankston Pines v Baxter

1.40pm: Mornington v Chelsea, Seaford Utd v Mount Martha

2.30pm: Langwarrin v Rosebud, Somerville Eagles v Baxter

3.20pm: Mornington v Skye Utd, Seaford Utd v Mount Eliza

4.10pm: Langwarrin v Peninsula Strikers, Somerville Eagles v Frankston Pines

5.10pm: Wallace Cup final, Wallace Plate final.

This is the 13th staging of the Wallace Cup and previous winners are: Casey Comets 2013; Mornington 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018; Moreland Zebras 2019; Langwarrin 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025; Baxter 2024.

This is the third staging of the Wallace Plate and previous winners are Somerville Eagles (2024) and Seaford United (2025).

Late last week Wallace Memorial Day organiser Tanya Wallace announced a major change to the annual

event that honours her father’s contribution to the sport.

“As of 2027 I will be opening the event back up to clubs as the format of the day is solid now,” Wallace said.

“So I’m seeking expressions of interest now from clubs to host the day.

“My family and I are grateful to the soccer community on the peninsula for playing in dad’s memory even if it’s no longer a fundraiser.

“It’s a day where we feel like he is still a part of things and enjoying us showcasing all the amazing clubs from up above.

“He loved nothing more than seeing clubs succeed and was never one to shy away from giving another club a hand.

“Dad was the epitome of a community man.

“His grandsons will be able to remember his legacy and what an impact he made when he was still with us.”

Sudoku and crossword solutions

In VPL1 news Langwarrin lost 2-1 to Bayside Argonauts in a friendly on Saturday morning at Lawton Park.

Tosan Popo scored for Langy in a competitive game.

In State 1 news Mornington lost 1-0 to VPL outfit Eastern Lions at Gardiner’s Creek Reserve on Saturday. It was an evenly balanced contest throughout with each team well organised defensively and committed in the challenge.

The decisive moment came in the second half when a rare error from Mornington allowed Eastern Lions through on goal and the resulting one-on-one was calmly finished.

Mornington had only commenced training last week making the performance particularly pleasing.

Still in State 1 and Skye United’s seniors and reserves had hitouts last Thursday evening.

The seniors drew 1-1 with Endeav-

our United at Reema Reserve.

Skye used a different squad in each half as gaffer Phil McGuinness is still sifting through triallists.

Endeavour opened the scoring in the second half, however Skye equalised not long after through a deflected free-kick from trialist Nasha Hussainy.

Skye’s reserves went down 2-0 to Seaford United at North Seaford Reserve in a dominant display by the home side.

Skye’s keeper was injured inside the opening five minutes so Seaford’s Bayleigh Caulfield went into goal and had an outstanding match making multiple saves including one from a Dylan Waugh penalty.

Seaford led 1-0 at half-time after Conor McFall’s defence-splitting pass put Zain Ahmed through on goal and he made no mistake.

Despite Caulfield’s heroics Sea-

ford’s second goal eventually came when Keegan Bell’s effort just inside the box deflected off a defender and found its way to the back of the net.

Skye’s superior fitness showed in the last 20 minutes and Seaford keeper Hayden Hicks proved impassable.

The result has given Seaford coach Paulo Pinheiro a selection headache as it won’t be easy choosing between his two senior squad keepers based on their respective performances in this contest.

This Thursday Skye travels to Dorset Recreation Reserve to take on Croydon City.

The reserves kick off at 6.45pm and the seniors at 8.15pm.

In other news it seems that Peter Blasby hasn’t retired after all.

Last week Melbourne Knights’ Goalkeeper of the Century was hired by Springvale White Eagles.