Mornington News 11th November 2025

Shire approves planning policy amid transparency concerns

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire has gone three years without a planning policy which was only made available to the public just hours before councillors endorsed it, sparking transparency concerns.

The long-awaited planning matters policy, which is designed to provide a clear framework for “consistent,

lawful, efficient, transparent and best practice approach” to decision making in both statutory and strategic planning matters, was endorsed by councillors in an 8-3 vote at their 5 November meeting.

It will now replace the now discontinued planning services committee and its terms of reference.

But councillors opposing it called for greater transparency, saying it wasn’t acceptable that the final draft

was only circulated by council staff on the morning of the 6.30pm public meeting.

It was also published alongside the shire’s officer’s late report which summarised community feedback received earlier this year.

“It’s called in very late and it has given both councillors or community little time for proper review and to understand changes that have been proposed,” Cr Michael Stephens said,

adding the “changes appear to further limit councillor involvement in planning matters within their wards”.

“Over the past year, we’ve already seen objector submission hearings get moved from public meetings into closed-door sessions with officers and councillors. That shift has, in my opinion, reduced transparency and weakened community involvement and confidence.”

Stephens also argued that the new

policy could create a legal risk for councillors just by “simply having conversation with objectors unless they follow a highly formal process and file written reports afterwards in practice”.

Mayor Cr Anthony Marsh, who voted in support of the policy, conceded it was “ridiculous” that the longdelayed policy had been constantly deferred and implored its adoption. Continued Page 8

Shire rules out ten year rate rise above state cap

Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire

deputy mayor Cr Paul Pingiaro has reaffirmed the council will not exceed the state’s three per cent rate cap or future rate caps, after cutting its tenyear projected deficit from $296m to $3m.

The deficit cut was announced in the shire’s Financial Plan 2025-26 to 2035-36, adopted on 30 October, which also forecast a $67.2m cash balance by 2035, up from $3m projected last December.

The dramatic turnaround has prompted questions from residents about how the deficit was achieved, what financial measures were used, whether rate rises would be applied, and if the changes could affect core council services in the long term.

Some also called for greater transparency while others urged more savings should be directed towards repairing the shire’s deteriorating roads.

Under the plan, financial levers would be used to guide council decisions on long-term sustainability and through its annual budget process.

Pingiaro, addressing community concerns, said the plan would not involve rate rises above the rate cap nor cuts to core community services “whatsoever”.

“Rate capping is set by the state each year. We work on the assumption that the rate cap will be between 2.5 per cent and three per cent,” he

told The News last week.

He also dismissed comparisons to rate hikes such as what had been seen in some New South Wales councils, calling them “very alarmist” and adding, “it’s definitely not something that would be looked at happening here”.

The shire has adopted the rate cap of three per cent for the 2025-26 financial year, up from 2.75 per cent.

The rate cap limits the amount of revenue that councils can raise from general rates and municipal charges.

Councils cannot exceed the rate cap unless it applies to the Essential Services Commission for an exemption to do so.

Council Watch president Dean Hurlston said while the plan looked impressive on paper, residents would be watching to see how it affected services.

“I’d say time will tell, the proof will obviously be in the pudding, but it looks good, it smells good, and less activism burning through ratepayer

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cash is a good thing,” he said.

“If I can trust the words of the mayor that there’ll be no service level impact around core services, then good on them - it’s a blueprint for more councils.

“Find what you need to do and do that well and jettison everything else.”

When asked about the shire’s pledge not in increase rates for the next decade, Hurlston noted the council hadn’t frozen rates like Bayside City Council had for 2025-26 but said, “at least they’re staying within the cap”.

“Our attitude is always as much as we want rates frozen or reduced, if you can promise people that you’ll stay within the forecast cap, and provided you’re not doing what the councils of New South Wales did by asking for 20 per cent and 40 per cent increases, then that’s fine.”

Pingiaro said the turnaround reflected stronger performance and accountability within the organisation, adding cost efficiencies were made through two service reviews.

“There’s lots of room to make improvements in customer-facing areas, which is what council is all about – it’s not about putting money in the bank, it’s about putting money back into the community,” he said.

“We’re saving $5m out of a budget in year one before other levers are pulled, so you’re already looking at $50 million - it’s just responsible.”

Responding to community calls to fix local roads, Pingiaro said the shire

had increased road funding by 72 per cent in the recent budget.

“Roads are one of the key issues for this council. We do have 720 square kilometres of land, which is very different for most metropolitan councils to manage,” he said.

“Whilst road services aren’t perfect, it’s something we’re certainly moving in the best way forward to address. We’ve moved with some other great things; erosion management overlays coming in, we’ll increase focus on drainage, coastal infrastructure, all things that mean something to our community.”

The shire will make cost savings following a major organisational restructure announced this year resulting in up to 48 redundancies, as well as the removal of $160,000 in climate grants, and scrapping a climate emergency declaration after spending $11.7m on climate related initiatives over three years.

Operating expenses were also reviewed in the May budget which will see $5m in employee expense reductions and a further $5m saved in service efficiencies.

Ratepayer of 50 years John Cain, former president of the now-disbanded Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers and Residents Association, said he remained “dubious on council making statements on finance”.

“I hope they’re being honest –they’re not saying how they’re going to get that amount of money,” he said, supporting calls for more detail on how the plan would be achieved.

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Gatehouse dismantling complete - report expected this week

Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au

THE heritage-listed Norman Lodge gatehouse on Nepean Highway, Mount Eliza, has completed being dismantled with the owners expected to lodge a “dismantling report” to Heritage Victoria by this Friday (14 November).

The protected gatehouse has been the subject of planning applications in 2013 and 2020 that would have seen the structure deconstructed and moved just metres away to be reconstructed on a concrete slab footing. The future

of the building fell into doubt in April 2024 when it was badly damaged after a large eucalyptus tree fell onto it.

Subsequent to that incident, the shire issued a demolition order after a structural engineer’s report identified the building had suffered “total loss of structural integrity” (Demolition order issued for historic gatehouse, The News 20/8/24).

In June 2024 Heritage Victoria, the responsible authority, issued a notice to show cause under the Heritage Act 2017 to the owners of the Norman Lodge gatehouse requiring a range of works and activities to be undertaken

following damage caused by the fallen tree.

On 16 August 2024, a further show cause notice was issued by Heritage Victoria as a precursor to a potential repair order requiring the dismantling and reconstruction of the gatehouse.

In response to the August show cause notice, the owner of Norman Lodge engaged heritage conservation and architectural firm, Lovell Chen. That firm was tasked with closely monitoring and recording the dismantling of the gatehouse.

A statement from Heritage Victoria supplied to The News said “The build-

ing is being dismantled in accordance with a methodology approved by Heritage Victoria and includes a detailed photographic survey and measured drawings to allow for reconstruction”.

“Salvaged materials including bricks, timber, windows, doors, ceiling roses and other decorative elements are being stored on-site.

“Non-original terracotta roof tiles, general building rubble including plaster and severely degraded timber, are being placed in skips.

“The roof will be replaced with slate tiles as per its original construction.”

The show cause notice required that within ten days of completion, the owners must provide a dismantling record including an assessment by Lovell Chen on the condition of the salvaged heritage fabric and confirmation of the storage location.

Heritage Victoria have told The News that this report is expected to be supplied by this Friday.

A spokesperson from Heritage Victoria said “Heritage Victoria is working closely with the owners, the local council, and relevant stakeholders to ensure the gatehouse is reconstructed and its heritage values are preserved”.

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Artists

By Brendan Rees

THE artist collective Peninsula Studio Trail Inc. (PST) is opening its members’ working studios for two weekends, inviting the community to see art being made and to meet the people behind the work.

Visitors will be welcome to explore artists’ private working spaces across the Mornington Peninsula, talk to the creators about their process, and view or purchase unique works straight from the studio.

The free event will be held on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November, as well as Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 November.

Jackie Quail, who was the winner of the People’s Prize at PST’s recent annual group exhibition in Mornington, is one of five exhibiting members at the Milgate Drive Mornington studio, which will open to the public on both weekends.

Speaking of her recent award, she said “To have my painting recognised from all the beautiful artwork at the show, actually took my breath away”.

“It was such an amazing feeling. But then to sell my Cherry Blossom Path painting to a lady who felt the same way as I did, was wonderful,” she said.

“I got my inspirations from everyday interaction with daily life, from walking the dog in all the beautiful places on the Mornington Peninsula.”

PST is a not-for-profit group of artists committed to promoting fine arts and craft on the Mornington Peninsula. They work in a wide variety of media - ceramics, painting (oil, watercolour and acrylic), textiles,

printmaking, photography, sculpture and glass.

Attending the open-studio event offers a behind-the-scenes look at how art is made, direct contact with artists, and the opportunity to buy original work in a relaxed setting.

All studios will be open from 10am to 5pm.

To plan ahead, visit the PST website for a trail guide, map and list of participating studios: peninsulastudiotrailinc.org/planyour-trip-map

Shire adopts new Animal Management Plan

Raia

Flinos raia@mpnews.com.au

THE Mornington Peninsula Shire has adopted its new Domestic Animal Management Plan, setting out the management of animal-related services over the next four years.

All councillors except Cr David Gill voted in favour of the motion at the 5 November council meeting, Gill stating there are still “real problems with animal management on the peninsula”.

Cr Andrea Allen, who moved the motion, said the plan was shaped by community consultation, with over 660 residents contributing feedback through an online survey and face-to-face consultation sessions.

The shire reached out to community members to ensure the plan included activities which were top priorities for peninsula residents.

“We asked people to pick five options from ten potential future activities,” Allen said.

“The responses from both the survey and the pop-up sessions were fairly consistent, particularly with regards to the top five.”

The top five responses were dog waste bag dispensers in leash-free areas, subsidised desexing for pensioners, subsidised microchipping for dogs and cats, a volunteer program at the animal shelter, and stronger domestic animal enforcement on beaches, parks, and reserves.

Less popular options, such as a “Pets Day Out”, an event the shire has previously run, were removed from the plan to allow funds to be allocated to higher priorities.

Allen said part of the plan is to introduce a trial of dog waste bag dispensers in some leashfree areas, subject to budget approval, as this was the community’s top priority.

“I understand there are arguments for and against providing dog waste bags,” Allen said.

“So, it was good to be able to measure community support for this.”

The plan also includes commitments to review animal shelter operations, including euthanasia and reunification rates, volunteer opportunities, opening hours, and the fostering process.

Cr Paul Pingiaro described the plan as “practical, fair, and future-focused”, and said it would strengthen partnerships for vets, shelters, rescue groups, and volunteers.

“It’s measurable, will track registrations, attack and incident rates, compliance issues, complaint response times, and on lead compliance so the community can see real numbers and real progress,” Pingiaro said.

“The outcome is simple: safer streets and foreshores, healthier animals, thriving wildlife and a community that feels heard.”

However, Gill said with eight million visitors coming to the peninsula each year and many of them bringing dogs, there are challenges in terms of enforcement and compliance.

He said current resources are already stretched thin and are unable to manage such a large municipality effectively.

“When people flout the rules and someone is injured or another animal is attacked there must be some way of ensuring that there is no limit to what repercussions there should be when that happens,” Gill said.

Gill said council needs to address the gaps in animal management, particularly when it comes to minimising dog attacks and informing visitors and part-time residents of their obligations.

Allen agreed and said there is a need to better inform tourists about pet regulations, particularly dog restrictions on southern peninsula beaches.

She said the shire should look at ways to help spread information, including working with companies like Airbnb to ensure tourists are aware of the rules and regulations on the peninsula when it comes to pets.

Allen also said the plan includes future activities to better inform owners of dogs involved in attacks about the investigative process.

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‘Dead and dying mess’ left after bushfire clean-up

Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au

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SORRENTO couple have expressed concern after incomplete fireprevention works left their roadside vegetation a “dead and dying mess,” raising fears it may increase fire risk.

Residents Helen and Bruce, who asked not to use their surname, said contractors engaged by Mornington Peninsula Shire removed some dead ti-trees and undergrowth along Hughes Rd but left large amounts of vegetation behind.

The leftover debris, they said, located between their front fence and the road, was both a fire hazard and an “ugly eyesore”.

Despite repeated calls and emails, the couple said the shire appeared to have no plans to return to finish the work.

But while contractors had planted five small trees at a neighbouring property as compensation for a more extensive clearance, Helen and Bruce have been left to deal with the remaining mess themselves.

They also said they believed there are several unhappy property owners who have made similar complaints to the shire.

“We don’t expect the council to return; they seem to think it is good enough and that the rubbish left is habitat. Not sure what for, snakes and rats presumably,” they said.

“It’s almost like they bulldozed their way through before stopping.”

A shire spokesperson said the bush-

fire hazard reduction work at Hughes Rd focused mainly on removing dead vegetation, large woody weeds and other invasives like English Ivy.

“Our standard practice is to leave logs and leaf litter untouched because it’s important wildlife habitat. We have met with the resident and have

planted some native species to fill a gap created by the weed removal, which she was happy with,” the shire spokesperson said.

However, Helen confirmed with The News neither she or Bruce had met with shire staff and that the rubbish had still been left.

“It’s cost me $300 to clear the leftover debris. It’s a creeper and ivy, and some groundcover daisy that grows crazy,” she said, with their neighbours “equally appalled”.

“I had a phone call (from the council) to say, ‘we’re not coming back to clear anything’ and were leaving

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“We’ve got to adopt a policy. If it’s not perfect, check and adjust, but this constant deferral, constant saying why this policy isn’t perfect has meant that we’ve had a void. We’ve had no policy for three years,” he said.

“This has gone around this merrygo-round for years. And like any policy, if it’s adopted tonight, it can be reviewed. But at the moment, we have a policy void. We have no policy to dictate how we look at planning matters in the council meeting.”

Marsh did, however, note the policy was published in the council’s agenda in late August with “some very minor differences,” adding “to say that this hasn’t been in the public domain is

not correct”.

Council Watch president Dean Hurlston said it was disappointing such an important document was delayed.

“At a time when councils need to defend holding onto planning at all costs because the state’s trying to take it away, this is bitterly disappointing that the administration has sat on their hands for three years without an adequate policy – it’s not good enough and it plays into the state’s hands that councils are incompetent,” he said.

“It’s a framework – you’ve got to have something to help you be consistent. It could certainly mean applicants could exploit the missing policy and that outcomes may be favourable if a policy is not in place,” he said.

Cr David Gill, who moved an amended motion to strengthen the policy, which was voted down, said, “the policy states that transparency of council decisions and actions and information is to be ensured” but “that’s not the way to do it in a late report”.

“We won’t be able to do advocation to protect the green wedge or bring up secondary consents that are not advertised to the public that officers can do as a matter of course,” he said.

Secondary consent is a simplified way to make minor adjustments to a building or development plan that has already been approved by the council.

Gill added, “These are not transparent matters in planning. Planning is meant to be at the fingertips of all our community and on their minds when

the fallen trees and what have you for habitat for bugs and insects.

“It beggars belief.”

The shire’s bushfire prevention strategy undertakes bushfire management works on public land, including road reserves, bushland, and foreshore areas, to reduce fuel hazards and protect nearby properties.

Works focus on removing fine fuels such as small dead branches, undergrowth, and shrubs that contribute most to fire risk.

Land is managed within asset protection zones, areas near homes that receive intensive fuel-reduction work; as well as within bushfire moderation zones, areas further from homes that receive less intensive but strategic management.

The shire also conducts grass slashing, patrols on total fire ban days, and planned burns with the CFA.

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they see this council trying to do the best they can for our whole community, especially in areas that people want protected like the green wedge”.

A council report said, “The policy is not intended to restrict or limit the power of councillors to call-in planning permit applications and does not change any shire officer delegations”.

Cr Max Patton, who voted against the policy as it stood, said the policy’s late publication “wasn’t totally ideal for transparency”.

“I had planned to circulate this with a number of interested community members. I didn’t get a chance to do that,” he said.

Greg Holland, chair of the Peninsula Climate Alliance, said, “the community is sick and tired of the

shire councillors putting agenda items up for meetings at the last minute without any community notice or community consultation, especially when they’ve got important outcomes such as the cancelling of the climate plan”.

“The green wedge is the flagship of the peninsula and great care needs to be taken to make sure it is not compromised in any way.”

Deputy mayor Cr Paul Pingiaro backed the policy, saying it “provides clarity on our roles and responsibilities and it establishes clear communication pathways and ensures that all interactions with applicants, objectors and officers are conducted with integrity and in accordance with the Planning and Environment Act”.

Young builders shine at Mornington Lions’ annual Lego comp

A BUZZ of creativity filled the Studio Hall at the Mornington Theatre last Friday (7 November) as students from ten local schools took part in the Mornington Lions Club’s annual Lego Technical Building Competition.

One of the Mornington Lions Club’s signature projects, the event encourages non-physical and creative challenges for children, giving grade four and five students the chance to think like engineers.

Teams of up to eight students were tasked with constructing a Lego model that was unique and could perform some form of active work yet remain static, using only the special Lego Technic kit provided by the club. With the help of a financial grant from the Mt Martha Bendigo Bank, the Lions Club was able to purchase and provide technical Lego kits to each of the ten competing schools.

Kits were delivered a week before the event, giving students time to practice before dismantling their creations and bringing the components along for the competition.

Participating schools included: Mornington Park Primary School, Moorooduc Primary School, Mount Eliza Primary School, Mount Martha Primary School, Kunyung Primary School, Peninsula Grammar School, Balcombe Grammar School, St Thomas More Primary School, Osborne Primary School, and Mount Eliza North Primary School.

Lions Club Secretary John Hannah served as a technical compliance referee and joined the judging panel led by president Neil Bennie.

Teams had 90 minutes to complete their builds, with judges assessing both creativity and technical design. After much deliberation, Osborne Primary School was awarded first place, receiving an inscribed Perpetual Winners Trophy and a new Lego Technic building kit.

Mount Eliza Primary School earned the runner-up title, while each school retained the Lego kit used in the competition.

“It was enjoyable for everyone present to see the creativity, enthusi-

asm and thrill all the students gained from taking part in the competition,” the Lions Club reported. “We look forwards to designing a new Lego Challenge for 2026.”

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Mornington golfers raise $2K for sick kids

MORNINGTON golfers are swinging into action this month to raise vital funds for seriously ill children as part of X-Golf’s nationwide Starlight Swing campaign.

As of this week, X-Golf Mornington has already helped raise more than $2000 towards the initiative, which runs throughout the month of November in support of the Starlight Children’s Foundation.

For the first time, X-Golf has launched a specially designed Starlight Swing golf course to celebrate the campaign - a reimagined version of the beloved Pirates Island Golf Course, complete with vibrant Starlight-themed visuals.

The nine-hole course, created by Korean manufacturers in partnership with the X-Golf Group and the Starlight Children’s Foundation, of-

fers players an immersive experience filled with animated effects designed to make every swing memorable.

With a national fundraising goal of $33,500, X-Golf hopes to grant five life-changing wishes for children in need, spreading joy, laughter, and hope across its 30 venues nationwide.

X-Golf’s Peter Nolan said he understood the importance of the cause

on a personal level.

Having undergone chemotherapy for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2014, he has seen firsthand the difference Starlight’s work can make.

“It’s not just about fighting illness - it’s about giving kids moments of joy, hope and normalcy when they really need it,” he said.

“Every small act of care counts and we’re proud to see our venues

and communities come together for such an important cause.”

The Starlight Swing invites players of all abilities to take part. For a $10 donation, golfers can visit their local X-Golf to play the nine-hole course either solo or in a 2–4 player scramble, knowing every swing helps make a difference.

National Recycling Week 10–16

Join the cycle: the journey of your 10-cent containers

HAVE you ever wondered what happens to your drink cans, bottles and cartons after you return them for a 10-cent refund through Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic)?

With this week being National Recycling Week (10–16 November), CDS Vic shares what happens next, and how every returned container helps power Victoria’s circular economy.

This year’s theme, Join the Cycle, perfectly aligns with the mission of CDS Vic: keeping eligible drink containers in the recycling loop so they can be remade into new products again and again.

“National Recycling Week is a timely reminder of our shared commitment to a more sustainable Victoria,” said Marianne Doyle, Interim CEO of VicReturn, the coordinator of CDS Vic.

“Recycling eligible drink containers means fewer virgin materials are needed to make new bottles and cans, reducing our impact on the environment,” she said.

The recycling process begins when Victorians return their drink containers at one of the hundreds of refund points across the state. From there, they’re sorted by material type and sent to recycling facilities to be processed back into new products.

Here’s where your containers go next: Plastic bottles are sorted by material type (PET, HDPE and others) and recycled at facilities in Victoria. They’re cleaned, shredded into flakes, melted down, extruded and turned into pellets, then used to make new products.

Glass bottles are cleaned and sorted by colour into glass cullet, at facilities in Victoria and South Australia. The cullet is then sent to glass manufacturing plants in Victoria and South Australia that use it in the production of new glass bottles and jars.

“Glass can be infinitely recycled, so returning your glass bottles through CDS Vic helps conserve our natural resources,” Mrs Doyle said.

Aluminium cans are bailed before being shipped overseas to be reprocessed into aluminium coils. These are returned to Australia where they are used to make new drink cans.

Since launching in November 2023, CDS Vic has helped Victorians recycle more, reduce litter and keep valuable materials out of landfill.

Victorians have returned 2.3 billion drink containers, earning $230 million in refunds.

CDS Vic proudly supports Planet Ark’s National Recycling Week, which has encouraged Australians since 1996 to reduce, reuse and repurpose their waste.

Join the cycle this National Recycling Week by collecting and returning eligible drink containers for a 10-cent refund at your nearest CDS Vic refund point. Visit cdsvic.org.au to learn more.

Return your empties this National Recycling Week and help the planet and your pocket.

New rescue boats boost safety

WESTERN Port and the Southern Peninsula waters will soon be safer under the protection of state-of-the-art rescue vessels thanks to new funding from the state government.

Emergency Services Minister

Vicki Ward visited the Coast Guard’s Hastings headquarters last week to announce the investment, which will deliver new rescue boats to the Coast Guard Western Port and the Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad by the middle of 2027.

The vessels are designed to handle both nearshore and offshore emergencies, capable of operating up to 60 nautical miles from land. They’ll come equipped with advanced technology including thermal imaging systems, remote-controlled rescue

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devices, multiple access points for rescues, and even firefighting capabilities.

The upgrade will be a welcome boost for local volunteers who are on call year-round.

The 28 Coast Guard Western Port members respond to around 100 incidents annually, while the Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad’s 35 volunteers attend about 65 callouts each year.

Both groups are part of Victoria’s Marine Search and Rescue (MSAR) network, which includes around 750 volunteers across 26 flotillas. Collectively, they responded to more than 950 emergencies statewide last year, helping to keep Victoria’s 417,000 recreational boaters safe across thou-

sands of kilometres of coastline, rivers and bays.

The vessels are being funded through the government’s Strengthening Marine Search and Rescue initiative, which allocated more than $4m in this year’s budget to support new boats for flotillas across the state.

Ward praised the dedication of local volunteers, saying “We’re making sure the hardworking volunteers of Coast Guard Western Port and Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad have the modern and functional vessels they need to keep their community safe”.

“Victorians love the water, and we’re making sure that all who want to enjoy our state’s beautiful coastlines, rivers and waterways can do so safely,” she said.

Mt Martha ‘Stronger Community Grant Programme’

COMMUNITY Bank Mt Martha has launched

Mt Martha Stronger Community Grant Program – Round 3 via its website: (www.mmcel.com. au)

The Board of Community Bank Mt Martha has allocated $100,000 to this Grant round for up to 20 eligible groups, which are Not-forProfit entities located in the 3934, 3931 & 3933 Postcode (Mt Martha, Mornington & Moorooduc) or who currently bank with Community Bank Mt Martha will be eligible to apply. Grant amounts will range from $2,500 to $10,000. The timetable for the programme is:

Opening Date: 10am AEDT on 30 October 2025

Closing date and time: 5pm AEDT on 16 January 2026. Please take account of time zone difference when submitting your application

Operating policy entity: Mount Martha Community Enterprises Ltd (MMCE)

Administering entity: Mount Martha Com-

munity Enterprises Ltd

Enquiries: If you have any questions, contact Gary Sanford, Branch Manager, Community Bank Mt Martha at gary.sanford2@bendigoadelaide.com.au

Date guidelines released: 17 October 2025

Type of grant opportunity: Closed non-competitive

Grant Guidelines, Facts Sheet and FAQ will be released on 17th October 2025.

Up to 20 applicants will be considered in this Grant round and will be recommended by a local “Consultation Committee”, which will be formed around the time the applications close on 16 January 2026.

Theis Round of Grants is on top of our annual sponsorship budget, which will see us fund almost $400,000 this financial year. Thank you to our local community who support our branch and are making funding likes these possible”.

Mornington Community Support Centre launches Christmas appeal

By Raia Flinos

THIS year, the Mornington Community Support Centre is aiming to raise $75,000 for their Annual Christmas Appeal.

Every year, MCSC launches a campaign which captures the true spirit of “Community Supporting Community”.

Mornington Community Support Centre CEO Ben Smith said Christmas is a time when those struggling feel the burden more than ever.

“There’s a lot more pressure on people to perform or to be out in communities or to be connecting with friends and family when you don’t have any money or times are tight and that can be really difficult for people to do,” he said.

The money raised will fund programs that help support local community members facing hardship.

These programs include toys and gifts for children, gift vouchers for families and individuals under financial stress, and a Christmas Day lunch, which sees over 150 guests come together to celebrate.

They will also host a Christmas steam train ride, a magical day out which gives local children and families a chance to make joyful, lasting memories.

There has been an increase of 16.5% in demand for food and finan-

cial assistance in the last year and the need for support and donations continues to grow.

“We’re conscious that at a time where people are struggling, we’re also asking for more money, which we know puts weight on the community,” Smith said.

“But we also know how strong the community is when they’re given a challenge like this, and it really comes down to the increased demand.”

Every donation is tax-deductible and thanks to the volunteers, partners, and stakeholders, each dollar donated becomes four dollars’ worth of local support.

“We also get a whole bunch of stuff donated from suppliers and kind people in the community, which helps cut our costs as well and helps every dollar that we receive go further.”

Smith said even something as small as a sandwich can help make a difference and transform a life.

“Experience joy by giving. Community is at the heart of everything, and when we help each other out, the outcomes are immeasurable.”

You can donate via the Mornington Community Support Centre website: mcsc-christmas-appeal-2025. raiselysite.com or attend the centre Monday-Friday.

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Light Up Autism Foundation launches school support program

THE Light Up Autism Foundation has announced the launch of its Positive Support Program, a program aimed to help create brighter futures for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the mainstream schooling system.

Founded in 2012 by the late Bianca Appleford OAM, the foundation was born from Bianca’s determination to create change after witnessing firsthand how the education system was not meeting the needs of her autistic child.

Bianca’s passion and advocacy sparked a movement toward inclusion, understanding, and practical support for children on the autism spectrum.

The Light Up Autism Foundation is dedicated to empowering children with autism through inclusive education and tailored, school-based support. Its mission is to empower children, support schools, and transform futures by providing consistent, practical assistance to students and educators across mainstream schools.

Today, Bianca’s daughter, Mikaela Appleford a local primary school teacher and the foundation’s director , is proudly continuing on her mother’s legacy.

With a strong commitment to inclusion and education, Mikaela hopes to see the Positive Support Program, implemented in more schools across both primary and secondary levels.

“My mother’s vision was to make sure every autistic child felt supported and understood at school,” said Mikaela Appleford.

As a teacher I see firsthand how vital this program is, not just for

students, but for families and educators too.

The Positive Support Program provides consistent, one-on-one assistance delivered weekly by trained aides within mainstream schools. By working collaboratively with educators, families, and professionals, the program helps students achieve their social, emotional, behavioural, and academic goals while promoting inclusive and empowering school environments where every child can thrive.

To celebrate the program’s official launch, the Light Up Autism Foundation invites parents, carers, educators, and school representatives to attend an “Information Day” to learn more about the program and the positive outcomes already being achieved across schools.

Event Details:

n Venue: Rosebud RSL – Function Room

n Date and Time: Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 11am

n RSVP: Please email: lightupautism@gmail.com with your name and the number of attendees

Speakers will include Mikaela Appleford (Director of the Light Up Autism Foundation and local primary school teacher), Merae Atkin (Lead Psychologist, presenting the evidencebased Positive Support Plans tailored to meet each student’s unique needs), Monique Cain (long-standing parent and advocate, offering a personal insight into how the program has supported her children’s growth and development).

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Puppeteers help kids build resilience

By Brendan Rees

A TYABB-based puppetry duo is bringing creativity and humour into classrooms, helping children tackle life’s toughest challenges.

Chris Elkington and Rob Irvin, founders of The Melbourne Puppet Kerfuffle, have performed for thousands of students across the state, using puppet shows to address bullying, resilience, cyber safety, and emotional wellbeing.

Founded in November 2021, the pair first met when Elkington ran a primary school puppet workshop in Langwarrin South. A subsequent visit to a puppet festival in Williamstown inspired them to make family-friendly puppetry more accessible by taking it into schools and kindergartens.

“Our first and most popular show, The Prank Factory - Resilience Show, focuses on building confidence, problem-solving, and learning to bounce back when things get tough,” Elkington said.

“Covid-19 made things tough for kids, but it also helped them learn to adapt and bounce back from challenges - and that’s where the idea for Melbourne Puppet Kerfuffle really began.”

The Melbourne Puppet Kerfuffle creates both educational and event-focused performances. Their school and kindergarten programs teach well-being, managing emotions, problem-solving, and cyber safety, while their event shows bring laughter, colour, and fun. Their slogan: “Puppets, Learning, Fun!”

The response from schools has been overwhelmingly positive, with many booking repeat performances. Encouraged by their success, the duo now plans to expand into New South Wales, aiming to bring their puppet shows to classrooms across Australia.

One teacher said, “The show was an absolute hit. The puppets were so lively and engaging, capturing the students’ attention from start to finish”.

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Half-century secured for Gathering Place

NAIRM Marr Djambana has signed a 50-year lease at its Jubilee Park home, allowing the not-for-profit to continue its work improving outcomes for First Nations people.

The Gathering Place launched in 2016. Last week, Frankston Council confirmed it had agreed a half-century lease with Nairm Marr Djambana as part of its reconciliation action plan.

Nairm Marr Djambana CEO Deb Mellet said the fifty-year lease “is more than land — it’s a promise that our culture, our stories, and our children’s children will always have a place to belong. It anchors our past, empowers our present, and ignites hope for a strong and self-determined future.”

“We celebrate the leadership of Frankston City Council for recognising the importance of this place — and for walking alongside our community in a spirit of respect, reconciliation, and shared hope,” Mellett said.

Frankston Council and the federal government have also committed to spending $950,000 on a new multipurpose community building for the community group, which is due for completion early next year. Frankston mayor Kris Bolam said “this is an important decision for council that we hope will benefit the local indigenous community as well as the broader community by facilitating ongoing community connection.”

“We are now in the process of working through the details of the lease with NMD to ensure that it

also supports the Jubilee Park Master Plan and other community uses in the park,” he said. “Providing a dedicated gathering place for our Indigenous community is essential, and this

fulfills the vision set in motion over a decade ago.”

Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea said “the Australian Government is proud to support projects like this that honour

Djambana is investing in community connection and reconciliation, all values that matter deeply to our region.”

SHERLOCK and Charlie playing their game Legend

By Raia Flinos

TWO 12-year-old students at Boneo Primary School, Sherlock Sykes and Charlie Dewar, were finalists in the Teen in Business Awards with their homemade card game, Legend Bound.

The game began as a project for their school’s annual Year 6 market day, where students create and sell products to raise money for charity. Other students chose to make things such as resin earrings, plants, or pet rocks, but Sherlock and Charlie decided to make a card game that is accessible to all, cheap, and fun.

“I really like that this game is helpful for people like me and people like Sherlock and all people,” Charlie said.

Charlie is unable to run around when playing games, and Sherlock doesn’t like things to be too loud. They wanted to create a game that can be played by anyone, even when lying down.

The game is played by two people and involves cards with different attack and defence ratings. Players compete and attempt to keep their life score from dropping to zero.

100 packs at the market.

“After the market, I loved walking around and seeing everyone playing it and laughing,” Charlie said.

They were nominated for the Teen in Business Awards after their success at the market. They were then announced as finalists and on 5 November, they pitched their game at the awards in the Indigenous Entrepreneur of the Year category.

The boys said they were “confused, excited, and nervous” when they found out they were finalists. They were grateful to have been finalists and for the response to their pitch.

While they didn’t win the award, they have since received many orders and are looking to continue expanding and developing the game.

“Everyone can enjoy it, and I really love that. And I wish more people could play our game. Because I feel like people would be really happy with it,” Charlie said.

“We’re happy to keep making more.”

Orders and enquiries can be made by emailing legendboundgame@gmail.com and instructions are available on their YouTube, @Legend_ Bound_Game. Award recognition for students’ game creation

The boys drew and designed every card themselves, before scanning, printing, laminating, and wrapping them by hand. They sold around

The Mornington gives you the chance to craft your perfect retirement lifestyle

CELEBRATING an anniversary at The Mornington Retirement Village, Sheila Lindsay says there’s nowhere else she would rather be, thanks to the wide range of lifestyle choices living in the village offers to everyone.

Sheila grew up in the suburbs outside of London and emigrated to Australia in 1967, one week after her 21st birthday.

She sailed to Victoria on a sponsorship by her aunt and quickly took up an office job in Footscray, then Blackburn, before moving to Cheltenham when she married her husband Trevor in 1970.

After a number of jobs in accounting and office work, Sheila retired in 1991 to care for her mother - who had moved across the world at the age of 64 to live with her daughter in Cheltenham.

Living in Cheltenham for over 40 years, Sheila knew she wanted to move into Retirement Living, but Trevor took some work to convince.

“My friend had lived in Mornington for a long time and we thought about moving but my husband was a bit of a ‘I don’t want to move guy’,” Sheila explained.

“He was actually in hospital at one stage and I don’t know what happened but he fell out of bed and he changed his mind!”

“So we started looking and we found The Mornington and I absolutely love it.”

Sheila moved into The Mornington nine years ago exactly, on 11 November, and is currently a member of the Owners Corporation Committee and the Social Committee, volunteer roles

that she takes pleasure in as they give her purpose and many lovely friendships.

“There’s so much that we do; and there’s no boredom here!”

She said there’s many aspects of life at The Mornington to love, and that it caters to people who have all sorts of ideas about what the perfect retirement lifestyle looks like.

“It’s very open, we’ve got a lake,

we’ve got trees everywhere, our houses aren’t on top of one another,”

Sheila said.

“We’ve got wonderful staff here and I just love it - I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.

“We have lots of activities; concerts, lunches and bus outings, there’s plenty to do. But if you don’t want to, you don’t have to - that’s really what’s good about it.

“There are people, obviously, who just want to live their lives and do whatever they want to do, and as I said that’s fine, that’s what we’re here for - you’re not obligated to do anything.”

The other important aspects of The Mornington lifestyle according to Sheila are the peace of mind that residents get from having access to an externally monitored 24/7 emergency

response system, and having the maintenance and shared gardens taken care of.

Come and discover a place where every day is an opportunity for friendship, wonderful experiences, and above all else the chance to craft the perfect retirement lifestyle for you. Why not get in touch today to arrange a visit? Call us on 1800 852 772 or go to SouthernCrossCare.com.au.

Beachside Luxury in Ranelagh

THIS breathtaking Ranelagh Estate residence opens its doors to unforgettable interiors and bespoke designer touches that captivates the eye and sets this home apart. Perfectly positioned in Mt Eliza’s coveted Ranelagh Estate, just footsteps from Ranelagh Beach, this weatherboard home has been extended and renovated to enhance the original style and character of the American Colonial architecture that defines the historic Ranelagh Estate. The home evokes the glamour of a bygone era when Mt Eliza was the summer retreat of Melbourne’s elite.

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Set on a generous block backing onto a tranquil reserve with direct access to the Ranelagh beach, this four-bedroom residence is full of personality and showstopping design. Enjoy a relaxed seaside lifestyle with early morning swims, leisurely walks or take advantage of nearby amenities including tennis courts and sailing at the exclusive Ranelagh Club.

Designed with vibrant spirit and designer finishes, the exquisite interior by Plantation Collective showcases a stunning blend of global treasures. Soaring ceilings, panelled walls, luxurious materials, exquisite stone,

tactile wall finishes and unique brass fittings; are showcased throughout the three distinct entertaining domains, including a formal living room with bay window seat, a first-floor lounge with bar and a central family domain.

The kitchen with ice jade marble counter is accompanied by a generous butlers pantry/ laundry room, outfitted with Ming green marble, stone benchtops, concrete sink and Nicolazzi Italian tapware.

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Tasmanian Oak floors stretch to four opulent bedroom suites, among them a sumptuous master with a parent’s retreat, generous fully-fitted dressing room, separate study and a lavish ensuite with ice marble finishes and brass tapware. Downstairs, a second master suite with its own ensuite offers the perfect guest retreat, exuding the chic ambiance of a boutique hotel.

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Moments from the heart of vibrant Mount Eliza Village and close to local beaches, this immaculate one-bedroom unit offers an exceptional lifestyle opportunity - simply move in and enjoy effortless living from day one. Ideal for investors seeking strong returns or those looking to enter the prestigious Mount Eliza market, this low-maintenance property also presents fantastic potential as a weekender or Airbnb.

An exquisite example of contemporary design with its large proportions and intuitive layout, this prominent beachside property reveals a seamless living experience just footsteps from Nunns Walk, Fossil Beach, and The Dava Hotel. A striking combination of natural and durable materials form a rich connection to the landscape, echoing throughout the light-letting interior.

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TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

FRIDAY

THURSDAY

THE CELEBRITY TRAITORS UK

TEN, 8.40pm

Deceit, sabotage and some serious star power are making this British reality series appointment viewing. Whether you recognise the big names playing what’s essentially a life-size game of wink murder in the Scottish Highlands, the blindsides and banishments have millions glued to their screens – as does host Claudia Winkleman’s (left) fabulous fashion sense. Stephen Fry, Jonathan Ross, Celia Imrie and Alan Carr headlined the cast when it all began, but as this penultimate instalment begins, we’re down to a handful of players.

MOVIE: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN

10 COMEDY, 7.30pm, M (2002)

The incredible true story of con man Frank Abagnale Jr (Leonardo DiCaprio) proves the perfect subject for Steven Spielberg to helm his most light-hearted yet compelling film in years. In the early ’60s, 16-year-old Abagnale flees his home and creates myriad false identities (and cheques) to charm and procure millions. But he doesn’t reckon on the skills of FBI agent Carl Hanratty (Tom Hanks, right), who is forever on his trail. Spielberg’s story effortlessly alternates between comedy and drama.

SATURDAY

RETURN TO PARADISE

ABC TV, 7.30pm

This local Death in Paradise spin-off faced serious competition at the Logie Awards, but managed to Most Outstanding Drama Series, so detective Mackenzie Clarke (Anna Samson, right) and co. must be doing something right. Mack is reluctantly still in Dolphin Cove, trying to work out if she can put her heart on the line and tell her exfiancé Glenn (Tai Hara) how she feels. In the meantime, there’s plenty of cases to solve, starting with the discovery of a poisoned scientist on a boat.

SUNDAY PORTRAIT ARTIST OF THE YEAR

ABC TV, 8pm

This captivating competition series is like a cross between Anh’s Brush with Fame and The Great Australian Bake Off. In each instalment, nine amateur or professional artists have four hours to create a portrait of a well-known face. Their work is then judged by art experts, who ultimately choose one to have a commission hung in Canberra’s National Portrait Gallery. This week’s

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ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 I Was Actually There. (Final, Ml, R) 10.30 The Piano UK. (PG, R) 11.25 Crime Night! (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Mad, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 2.55 QI. (PG, R) 3.25 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.55 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Outta Town Adventures. (R) 10.10 The Bridges That Built London. (PGa, R) 11.05 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. (Mal, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Black Death With Dan Snow. (Ma, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PGd, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain: San Sebastian And The Basque Country. (PGa) 8.25 From That Small Island: The Irish Story: New Worlds – The First Irish Diaspora. (PG) The Irish spread from Europe to America. 9.25 Blue Lights. Grace encounters a former social work client.

3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Ridley Road. (Premiere, Mav) 1.15 Exterior Night. (MA15+v, R) 4.25 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (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) Justin gives Leah some space. 8.30 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (PG, R) A show of military precision, entertainment, massed pipes and drum performances from Scotland. 10.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av, R) Explores life behind bars. 11.30 Gatecrashers. 12.30 Life. (Malsv, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (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 RBT. (Mdl, R) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 RPA: Ballerina Valma. (PGm, R) Robotic surgery could offer a former professional ballerina a second chance to dance.

9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mm, R) Nightshift staff deal with drunkenness.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

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 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News.

Friday, November 14

ABC (2)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Millie Ross visits a peony farm.

8.30 Maigret. (Mv) Maigret tries to anticipate the bank robbers’ next move, while closing in on Honore’s killers.

9.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Tom Gleeson grills four fan favourites who are experts on topics in a comedic quiz show.

9.55 Crime Night! (PG, R) Hosted by Julia Zemiro.

10.25 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

10.55 ABC Late News.

11.10 Silent Witness. (Mav, R)

12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+dhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

ABC FAMILY (22)

Rivers. (PG, R) 4.35 Jeopardy! 4.55 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.25 Mastermind Aust. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Storms From Above. (PG) Looks at storms and cutting-edge technology.

8.30 Nick Knowles Into Death Valley. (PG, R) Nick Knowles travels from the southern tip of Death Valley to Death Valley Junction.

9.25 The Scottish Island That Won The Lottery. (PG, R) Follows islanders who won the lottery.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Sisi. (MA15+as, R)

11.45 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+av, R) 1.55 Tutankhamun. (PG, R) 3.00 Craft It Yourself. (PG, R) 3.55 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R)

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

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s

Programs. 3.30pm Wiggle And Learn. 3.45 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.

8.30 MOVIE: Jason Bourne. (2016, Mav, R) An assassin is forced out of hiding when one of his old allies uncovers information about his past. Matt Damon, Tommy Lee Jones, Alicia Vikander.

11.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG, R) A driver gets sleepy and goes bush. 11.30 GetOn Extra.

12.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG, R)

1.00 In Plain Sight. (Madv)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Animal Rescue. 8.30 Gatecrashers. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. 1.00 DVine Living. 1.30 Weekender. 2.00 House Of Wellness. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 David Attenborough’s Asia: The Arid Heart. (PG) Presented by Sir David Attenborough.

8.40 MOVIE: Force Of Nature: The Dry 2. (2024, Mal) When a woman goes missing during a hiking retreat, two federal agents head into the mountains hoping to find her. Eric Bana, Anna Torv.

11.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, 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+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Big Brother Australia. (Malns) A group of houseguests face twists, tasks and live evictions in the hopes of winning the final prize. Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.40 The Kick That United The Nation. (PGal) 10.10 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.35 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 11.35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 2.25pm A Fork In Australia. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.35 If You Are The One. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.25 Beach Volleyball. World Championships. Day 1. Evening session. 11.20 What It Feels Like For A Girl. (Premiere) 1.10am Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 2.00 Letterkenny. 3.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6am

The Battle Of The River Plate. Continued. (1956, PG) 7.45 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976, M) 10.15 Dating Amber. (2020, M) 11.55 Wide Sargasso Sea. (1993, M) 1.45pm RBG. (2018, PG) 3.35 Murder Party. (2022, PG, French) 5.35 The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957, PG) 8.30 A Midnight Clear. (1992, MA15+) 10.35 12 Strong. (2018, MA15+) 1am Late Programs. 5.50 The Movie Show. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Angry Inuk. (2016, PG) 1.35 First Sounds. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.25 Nalujuk Night. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 MOVIE: The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter. (1990, PG) 9.15 MOVIE: Drillbit Taylor. (2008, M) 11.00 Late Programs. NITV (34)

Saturday, November 15

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

Rage Charts. (PG) 6.55 Rage Closer. (R)

Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 11.55 Rage Closer. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Beyond Paradise. (Final, PG, R) 1.30 Maigret. (Mv, R) 2.20 All Creatures Great And Small. (PGa, R) 3.10 Signature Choir & SS0. (PG) 4.50 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.50 Australian Story: His Brilliant Careers (Update) – Sam Neill. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Short History Of The English Garden. (R) 10.00 Beyond The Beaten Path. (PGaw, R) 10.55 Shepherdess. (PGl, R) 11.55 WorldWatch. 12.55 Soccer. Australian Championship. Round 6. Avondale FC v Preston Lions FC. 3.00 Soccer. Australian Championship. Round 6. Wollongong Wolves v Marconi Stallions FC. 5.30 The Irish Civil War. (PGav, R)

6.25 I Was Actually There: Fairlie Arrow Abduction Hoax. (PGs, R) Looks at the ‘abduction’ of a singer.

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

7.30 Return To Paradise. (Return, PGav) A scientist is found dead on a runaway boat.

8.30 Vera. (Mav, R) Vera investigates the death of a grandmother suspected of being abducted by someone she knew.

10.00 The Forsytes. (PG, R) Looks at the lives of a wealthy late Victorian family.

10.55 Bergerac. (Mv, R) An ex-cop is asked to investigate a murder.

11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 A Royal Guide To... (Return) Looks at the history of the royal family in Scotland.

8.25 A Year At Kylemore Abbey. (PG) Christmas comes to Kylemore. 9.25 1967: Summer Of Love. (PGads, R) A celebration of 1967. 10.20 Reckless. (Mdls, R)

11.25 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mv, R) 2.00 Willie Nelson: Life & Songs Of An American Outlaw. (PGad, R) 4.00 Craft It Yourself. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight. (R)

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 4pm Knee High Spies. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Daniel Tiger’s. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament Of Houses. 8.40 Chopped Jnr. 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Speechless. 10.50 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie Show. 6.25 The Bridge On

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. The Newcastle Herald Hunter Race Day and Caulfield C.F. Orr Stakes. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG) Presented by Chrissie Swan. 8.00 MOVIE: Independence Day: Resurgence. (2016, Mv, R) Humans battle an alien invasion. Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum. 10.25 MOVIE: M3GAN. (2022, Malv) A lifelike prototype doll turns deadly. Allison Williams. 12.35 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 12. Sandown 500. Day 1. Highlights. 1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Our State On A Plate. (R) 12.30 Great Australian Detour. (PGl, R) 1.00 Cybershack. (Return, PG) 1.30 My Way. (R) 2.00 The Golden Bachelor. (PGas, R) 3.20 David Attenborough’s Asia. (PG, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway.

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Black Adam. (2022, Mav, R) An ancient superhuman takes vengeance on the modern world. Dwayne Johnson, Sarah Shahi. 10.00 MOVIE: Blue Beetle. (2023, Mav) A mysterious scarab gives a man powers. Xolo Maridueña.

12.20 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Ms, R)

1.10 Cybershack. (PG, R) 1.35 The Garden Gurus. (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. (PG, R)

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa) The team helps a couple in Maroubra. 8.40 Ambulance UK. (Ml, R) Paramedics respond to calls regarding an attempted suicide and an 81-year-old who has fallen off his mobility scooter.

9.55 Harry And Meghan: The Rise And Fall. (PGa) Looks at the story of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. 10.55 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) The team investigates a series of fires. 11.55 FBI. (Mv, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 3.05pm BBC News At Ten. 3.35 France 24. 4.05 PBS News. 5.05 Mastermind Aust. 6.05 Mysteries From Above. 7.05 Impossible Engineering. 8.00 Beach Volleyball. World Championships. Day 2. Evening session. 11.00 Snowpiercer. 12.50am MOVIE: The Invisible Extinction. (2023, M) 2.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

8.00 Jeopardy! UK. 9.00 English Premier League. Replay. 11.00 NHL. Carolina Hurricanes v Vancouver Canucks. 1.50pm FIA World Endurance C’ship. 8 Hours of Bahrain. H’lights. 3.00 WNBL.

Sunday, November 16

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 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (PG, R) 3.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.10 The Role Of A Lifetime. (Final, PGan, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 Morning Program. 11.00 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs: India. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Gold Stars: The Story Of FIFA World Cups. 4.10 Motor Racing. World Rally-Raid Championship. Rallye Du Maroc. Highlights. 4.40 Going Places. (R) 5.10 The Weedy One. (PGa, R) 5.20 Bonsai. (R) 5.30 Hitler-Stalin: A Secret Relationship. (PGavw, R)

6.00 Grand Designs Australia: Blue Mountain Tardis. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) Hosted by Adam Hills.

8.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG) Heat three features an array of unique talent.

8.50 The Forsytes. (PG) Jolyon makes a life-changing discovery.

9.45 Return To Paradise. (PGav, R)

A scientist is found dead on a runaway boat. 10.40 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.00 Ask The Doctor. (Final, PG, R) 3.25 The Art Of Money. (MA15+l, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

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6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 JFK: One Day In America: Revenge. (M) President Kennedy’s body arrives back in Washington.

8.25 Secret Letters Of Mary, Queen Of Scots. Traces the story of how codebreakers deciphered a cache of coded letters written by Mary, Queen of Scots.

9.35 Karnak: The Largest Temple In The World. (R) Takes a look at Karnak, one of the most important temple complexes in ancient Egypt. 10.35 Odysseus Returns. (PG, R) 11.35 Women Who Rock. (Ml, R)

3.45 Craft It Yourself. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.30 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 4.00 Knee High Spies. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Octonauts. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.15 Crongton. 8.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.20 Abbott Elementary. 10.05 Speechless. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 2pm Rugby League. Murri v Koori Interstate Challenge. U-16 Boys. Replay. 3.35 Stompem Ground: King Of Hearts. 4.00 The Point. 5.00 Lee Fields, Faithful Man. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Great Australian Road Trips. 8.30 Black Cockatoo Crisis. 9.55 MOVIE: Mad Bastards. (2010, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.

6am Morning

Programs. Noon Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. 1.50 WWE Rivals. 2.55 Jeopardy! 5.10 France 24. 5.40 PBS Washington Week. 6.10 Abandoned Engineering. 8.00 Beach Volleyball. World Championships. Day 3. Evening session. 11.00 Forbidden History. 12.40am Secrets Of America’s Shadow Government. 3.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

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6am

Morning Programs. 8.20 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 10.05 A Thousand Lines. (2022, M, German) 11.45 The Good, The Bad And The Ugly. (1966, M) 3pm Sun Children. (2020, PG, Farsi) 4.50 Bonneville. (2006, PG) 6.30 On Golden Pond. (1981, PG) 8.30 One Life. (2023, PG) 10.35 The Year Of Living Dangerously. (1982, M) 12.40am Late Programs.

Monday, November 17

TV (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 10.30 Vera. (Mav, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 QI. (PG, R) 3.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 4.00 Grand Designs. (PG, 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 Australian Story: Taking The Lead – Heather Mitchell. (R)

8.30 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty: Disruption. (M) A look at the early days of Parliament House.

9.20 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser.

9.40 Planet America.

10.10 I Was Actually There. (Final, M, R)

10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.15 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (PG, R) 11.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 12.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Outta Town Adventures. (PGa, R) 10.10 Rick Steves’ Europe. (R) 11.10 Ireland’s Secrets From Above. (PGa, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.05 The Airport: Back In The Skies. (PG, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

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

7.35 Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Adventure. (PG) 8.30 American Prince: JFK Jr. Ladies And Gentlemen, Meet George. (PG) John F Kennedy Jr launches George magazine.

9.20 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. (M) 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 The Man Who Died. (Return, MA15+a) 11.35 A Criminal Affair. (MA15+s, R) 1.15 Being Beethoven. (PGa, R) 2.25 Craft It Yourself. (R) 3.20 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (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. 2.15pm Thomas. 2.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. (Premiere) 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Gladiators UK. 9.35 The Crystal Maze. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 12. Adelaide Strikers v Perth Scorchers. 1.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 13. Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades. From CitiPower Centre, Melbourne. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.

8.55 Lip Reading The Royals. (Ma) Takes a look at pivotal moments of drama, tension and humour in recent British Royal history.

10.25 The Day Diana Died. (PGa) Looks at the 24 hours after Princess Diana’s death.

12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 12. Sandown 500. Day 2. Highlights.

1.00 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.

6am Morning Programs.

9.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. Noon Escape To The Country. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Animal Rescue. 3.00 Hornby: A Model Empire. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 The Thief, His

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Cross Court. 10.30 Next Stop. 11.00 Fishing Australia.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 The Golden Bachelor. (Final, PGa)

8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.40 9News Late.

10.10 Social Media Murders: The Murder Of Mikey Rainsford. (Mav) Looks at the murder of Mikey Rainsford.

11.10 Mobsters: Anthony Spilotro. (Madv)

12.05 World’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (Malv, R)

1.00 Fishing Australia. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Big Brother Australia. (PGalns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.10 Ghosts Australia. (Ms) When Kate’s mum, Mel, invites herself to move in, Kate and Sean hatch a ghostly plan. 8.40 FBI. (Mav, R) The team tracks down a serial killer after the bodies of multiple women are found. 10.40 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 11.30 Sam Pang Tonight. (Mals, R) Presented by Sam Pang. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Hot Wheels. 9.00 Jeopardy! UK. 10.00 Ed Sheeran: Full Circle. 11.00 MOVIE: The Black Stallion Returns. (1983) 1pm MOVIE: The Nut Farm. (2024, PG) 3.00 Big Rigs Of Oz. 3.30 IndyCar Series. Grand Prix of Nashville. H’lights. 4.30 Young Sheldon. 5.00 Dinner With The Parents. 5.30 MOVIE: Monster Family 2. (2021, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Batman Returns. (1992, M) 10.05 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Counting Cars. 11.00 Pawn

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NZ. 10.30 MOVIE: Wherever She Goes. (1951) Noon Tennis. Billie Jean King Cup. Play-Offs. Group E. Australia v Brazil. 6.00 Getaway. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Matrix Reloaded. (2003, M) 11.10 Late Programs. 9GEM (92)

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 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGs) 7.30 Working Class Man. (Premiere, Madl) Looks at rocker Jimmy Barnes’s hit book WorkingClassMan and the next chapter in his life.

9.55 The Rookie. (Mav) A familiar face returns hoping to prove himself.

11.00 S.W.A.T. (Mv) The team faces an extremist cell.

12.00 Autopsy USA: Luke Perry. (Ma, R)

1.00 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Golden Bachelor. (Final, PGa, R) 1.45 9Honey: He Said She Said. (PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 6am

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGln, R) Ordinary Australians become travel critics.

8.40 MOVIE: Crocodile Dundee. (1986, Mlsv, R) An American reporter travels to the Australian Outback to meet an eccentric tour guide. Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 The Equalizer. (Mv) 12.00 Transplant. (MA15+m, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Big Brother Australia. (Malns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.40 Sam Pang Tonight. (Mals) A weekly tonight show hosted by Sam Pang, featuring a monologue roasting the news of the week. 9.40 NCIS. (Mav, R) The NCIS team must help Torres. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 10 News+. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Stutter School: Untold Australia. 3.25 History’s Crazy Rich Ancients. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Food That Built The World. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 Travel Man. 8.00 Beach Volleyball. World Championships. Day 4. Evening session. 11.00 Buzzcocks. 11.45 Warren’s Vortex. 12.45am Everyone Else Burns. 1.15 One Night In... 2.05 Django. 3.00 Late Programs.

6am Sun Children. Continued. (2020, PG, Farsi) 7.35 The Movie Show. 8.15 Bonneville. (2006, PG) 10.00 Jack Mimoun And The Secrets Of Val Verde. (2022, M, French) Noon An Almost Perfect Town. (2016, M, Italian) 1.50 On Golden Pond.

Tuesday, November 18

ABC (2)

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Forsytes. (PG, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.00 QI. (PGls, R) 3.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.55 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Outta Town Adventures. (PGa, R) 10.05 Rick Steves’ Europe. (Ml, R) 11.05 Wonderland: Lewis Carol To JRR Tolkien. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.55 The Australian Wars. (Mav, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. (PGv, R) 5.05 Jeopardy!

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC

7.30 7.30.

8.00 When The War Is Over: Gallipoli. (Premiere, PG)

8.30 The Piano UK. (PG, R) Amateur musicians play a piano in Leeds City Station. 9.20 The Art Of. (PG)

9.45 The Assembly: Delta Goodrem. (PG, R)

10.30 Media Watch. (PG, R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty. (M, R) 12.10 Keating: The Interviews. (R) 1.10 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R) 2.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Witham To Saffron Walden. (PGl)

8.30 Who Do You Think You Are?

Anna Maxwell Martin. Anna Maxwell Martin explores her roots.

9.35 Australia: An Unofficial History. (Ml, R) Looks at Australia in the 1970s. 10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Families Like Ours. (Premiere, Mal)

12.10 Carmen Curlers. (Mas, R) 2.15 Being Beethoven. (PGa, R) 3.20 Craft It Yourself. (PG, R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (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 Home And Away. (PGa)

8.00 Wicked: One Wonderful Night. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande join their co-stars and surprise guests to perform songs from Wicked and Wicked: For Good 10.00 Murder In A Small Town. (Mav) The team searches for two kidnapping victims.

11.00 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv) New details of the gang’s night unfolds. 12.00 MOVIE: Paralysed By Danger. (2021, Mav, R) Jessica Morris. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Seal Survey. (PG) 8.30 Jamie Durie’s Future House. (Premiere, PGl) Hosted by Jamie Durie.

9.40 Beyond The Build. (Premiere) Bec and George create their dream home.

10.40 9News Late.

11.10 Wild Cards. (Mv)

12.00 Around The World With 30 Kilos. (Madlv) 1.00 Cross Court. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Big Brother Australia. (Malns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Final, Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) The team hunts down a team

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MOVIE: Banel & Adama. (2023, M) Midnight Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 2.10pm Dreaming Whilst Black. 2.40 Where Are You Really From? 3.10 Curious Australia. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Food That Built The World. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 Beach Volleyball. World Championships. Day 5. Evening session. 11.30 Dark Side Of The Ring. 12.25am The Nine Lives Of. 1.15 Stone Cold Takes On America. 2.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.50pm Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory. 9.15 Super Shark Highway. 10.05 Merlin. 10.50 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 7.55 The Movie Show. 8.30 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 10.20 Resistance. (2020, M) 12.30pm One Night In Miami… (2020, M) 2.40 The Movie Show. 3.15 One Life. (2023, PG) 5.20 Mary Shelley. (2017, PG) 7.30 Paradise Road. (1997, M) 9.35 Doppelganger. (2023, MA15+, Polish) 11.45 Late Programs. 5.50am Mary Shelley. (2017,

Wednesday,

ABC TV (2)

November 19

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty. (M, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.00 QI. (PG, R) 3.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.55 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Outta Town Adventures. (PGan, R) 10.05 Rick Steves’ Europe. (R) 11.05 Wonderland: Lewis Carol To JRR Tolkien. (Ma, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Wildlife ER. (PGa, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. (PGaw, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

(PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz.

8.30 Crime Night! (PG) Hosted by Julia Zemiro.

9.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by Adam Hills.

Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (Final, PG, R)

If You’re Listening. (R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Planet America. (R) 11.45 You Can’t Ask That. (Ml, R) 12.15 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R) 1.05 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.45 Parkinson In Australia. (Mas, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And

7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons

9.40

8.00

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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Michael Palin In Venezuela. (PG)

8.30 Reckless. June scrambles to cover her tracks.

9.30 Scotland’s Poshest Train: Alan Cumming. (R) Alan Cumming continues his journey.

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 I Am Scrooge. (Mal) 11.55 Headhunters. (MA15+lsv, R) 2.30 Being Beethoven. (PG, R) 3.35 Craft It Yourself. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 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 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (Final)

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at the world of cricket and catch up with the stars.

9.30 Ashes Preview Show. Ricky Ponting, Aaron Finch and James Brayshaw discuss the teams and the talking points ahead of The Ashes.

10.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) Experts share advice on living well.

11.00 Chicago Fire. (Mav)

12.00 The Amazing Race. (PG)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, R) 1.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.30 My Way. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Budget Battlers. (PG) Hosted by Jess Eva and Norm Hogan.

8.40 To Be Advised.

9.40 9News Late.

10.10 Parole. (MA15+a) Takes a look at Britain’s parole boards.

11.30 Resident Alien. (Mav)

12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.05 Cybershack. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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

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A disrespectful tune

As a musician, I know when something’s out of tune — and this proposed Arthurs Seat expansion hits all the wrong notes.

Turning a State Park into a playground of luge rides, a 28 metre high tower and other theme park stuff and isn’t harmony, it’s noise. Arthurs Seat has its own natural rhythm — the rustle of the trees, the calls of the birds, the quiet stillness that locals and visitors come to hear.

This development drowns out that song. It shows little respect for the land, the wildlife, or the community that treasures it.

We deserve a better composition for Arthurs Seat — one that protects its beauty, not profits from it. Let’s keep this place playing the tune nature intended.

Charlie Owen, Arthurs Seat

Transparency and balance

I was surprised to see that about half the Letters in last week’s edition were devoted to three near-identical letters supporting the Arthurs Seat Eagle upgrade (We support the Arthurs Seat Eagle upgrade, Letters 4/11/25).

Each letter expressed unqualified support for the 2026 Arthurs Seat Eagle (ASE) Upgrade Plan, describing it as “visionary” and “forwardthinking,” and each came from individuals connected to the same construction company, Long Contracting.

The letters used very similar phrasing and arguments, presenting the project as an environmentally responsible, job-creating initiative.

While readers expect a diversity of community perspectives, this presentation risked giving the impression of broad local endorsement when in fact the letters all came from individuals affiliated with the same construction firm. Some readers may not notice the shared connections and may take the messaging at face value.

There is another side to this issue. Many residents are concerned that the ASE proposal represents commercial overreach on Crown land, within a sensitive environment. They worry about habitat loss, impacts on wildlife and vegetation, increased traffic, and the erosion of the area’s natural character. What some call “responsible development,” others see as greenwashing — using the language of sustainability to promote a private venture on public land.

Anja Ottensmeyer, Mt Martha

Contracting criticism

I usually like the letter page in The News. It gives locals a chance to point out some issues they feel strongly about.

But last week made me wonder if the letters by Long Construction belonged on the letter page (We support the Arthurs Seat Eagle upgrade, Letters 4/11/25).

It felt much more like an advertisement for scooping a possible construction job with Arthurs Seat Eagle. I’m sure the news can do better.

Rupert Steiner, Balnarring

The Long game

It was interesting to see three letters last week from Long Contracting, supporting the proposed Arthurs Seat Eagle development (We support the Arthurs Seat Eagle upgrade, Letters 4/11/25).

The letters makes one wonder if this company has an interest in this project.

The Minister for Planning on 29 October 2025 announced that the Arthurs Seat Eagle expansion has now entered the public notice stage and have provided 14 days for the community to respond.

On cue, publicity from the Eagle management has been ramped up particularly associated with the lookout tower and so called Luge. I refer to the following commentary around the lookout tower – “The design reimagines the original lookout tower and rises just above the treetops, its elegant, twisted form echoes the shape of local gum trees”.

What is not mentioned is that the original historic lookout tower (at only 14 metres) was bulldozed to make way for the Eagle café, the new tower has now grown to be 34 metres high (over 10 storeys). It will tower above any surrounding Arthurs Seat messmates and quite simply looks like a coal fired power station smoke stack!

The “Luge” which is not a Luge by any defini-

tion is being sold as “low impact, sitting well within the landscape”. Does anyone really believe that steel roller coaster tracks totalling over 2,000 metres in length running up and down the northern escarpment of Arthurs Seat and held up with concrete blocks complete with acoustic and protective metal fencing will sit nicely within the pristine environment of our State Park. This grotesque amusement park development should be rejected to preserve the natural beauty of the Arthurs Seat State Park, one of Port Phillip Bay’s most iconic landscape features. Should this state government approve the project they will be prioritising profit over community and environmental protection.

Nigel Atkins, Arthurs Seat

We deserve better

It was hard to miss last week’s letters to the editor — three of them, all written by members of the same company, all praising the proposed Arthurs Seat Eagle development (We support the Arthurs Seat Eagle upgrade, Letters 4/11/25).

Each used almost identical language, as if reading from the same script. Coincidence? Or a coordinated PR effort to make this controversial project seem more popular than it is?

Let’s be honest. This is not a “great thing” for our community or for the environment. At every turn, the developers behind the proposed $25m expansion have dodged the truth, dressing up this project as something wholesome and beneficial. But let’s call it what it is — overdevelopment in a State Park, pure and simple. They’re trying to sell us lamb when it’s really mutton chops.

Arthurs Seat is one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most cherished natural landmarks — loved for its peaceful bushland, wildlife, and sweeping views. It’s not the place for rollercoaster-style rides, eight-storey viewing platforms, new restaurants, or intrusive bridges cutting across its skyline.

We, the community, deserve honesty, transparency, and respect for our public land. This park belongs to all Victorians, not to private developers chasing profits.

We can and must do better for Arthurs Seat.

Kylie

Greer, Arthurs Seat

It’s not an upgrade

I find myself bemused by the inclusion of three letter supporting the Arthurs Seat Eagle expansion published last week (We support the Arthurs Seat Eagle upgrade, Letters 4/11/25). It read more like a tender application.

I guess, in some ways, these letters embody the spirit of the expansion project. It is all about making more money. And it is all on public land!

Replacing the original chairlift so that people could enjoy the view and be transported to the summit to enjoy the walks and wildlife was perhaps justifiable, although the Eagle complex has always been too big for the summit. The massive expansion being proposed is a sort of Luna Park, totally out of keeping with the beauty of the hill. How on earth does this extravaganza enhance the experience of a State Park?

Contrast this with the Enchanted Maze Garden which was built on private land, set back from the road and thoughtfully landscaped to blend into the environment on Arthurs Seat. I find it very interesting that when the management of the Eagle try to justify the expansion by claiming that there is nothing to do at the summit, they never mention the maze. Then there’s Seawinds Gardens, bequeathed to the state of Victoria so that ordinary people could enjoy its views and beautiful walks. The developers view this as an overflow carpark. Arthurs Hotel is also currently being renovated. This expansion is motivated purely by greed and should not go ahead.

Deb Fischer, Arthurs Seat

The mayoral shuffle

There’s a quiet jostling of positions taking place within council chambers as the time approaches to elect a new mayor, but the public doesn’t make this decision. The councillors themselves make it.

And that makes me wonder—why?

In several other states, the mayor is chosen

directly by the people. Every voter receives two ballot papers: one to elect their councillors, and another to elect their mayor. It’s simple, open, and democratic.

When councillors alone decide, the result can feel more like a political chess match than a community decision. Alliances form, blocs shift, and suddenly the focus moves from serving the public to securing the mayoral seat.

A direct vote would put an end to that fragmentation. It would give residents a real say — and perhaps encourage new voices, fresh ideas, and genuine community representation.

Isn’t that what local government should be about?

Anne Kruger, Rye Glass houses

The “honesty and integrity” comments by Zoe McKenzie MP reminds me of that old proverb “people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones”.

The lack of transparency around donations to political parties has been a serious issue for our democracy for decades.

The Labor, Liberal and National parties use “nominated entities” as investment vehicles to circumvent donation caps with funds collected over many years – who provides these funds which are then used for election campaigns?

The Parliament of Australia website states “… Money in politics has the potential to be a corrupting influence. Donors to political parties and candidates may expect favours in return for financial support or policy decisions that advance their interests. Big spending participants can also drown out smaller players and new entrants, potentially undermining democracy.”

On 1 July 2026, the new Electoral Reform Act will commence with significant reforms that will introduce donation and expenditure caps, reduce the disclosure threshold to $5,000 and update timeframes for disclosing donations and annual returns.

Politicians, like Zoe, who received $3.427 per eligible vote in 2025 will see an increase to $5.00 per vote from 2026. Unfortunately, the Albanese government decided not to refer the new Electoral Reform Act to a parliamentary committee for proper scrutiny and improved amendments.

If our current elected representatives (both federal and state) refuse to declare their donors, donations and finances then Australia needs new political leaders who will deliver honesty and integrity to their constituents.

Dale Stohr, Crib Point

Funding issues

One thing is clear from the letters page of November 5 is that Messrs Hudson, Riley and Martin are not supporters of Zoe McKenzie. However in all three cases they diminish their case by indulging in slurs such as “lazy major parties, environmental vandals” or reducing the subject matter deserving only a cartoon response.

Not one of the correspondents seem to understand that all registered parties (Greens etc) are subject to the same federal reporting rules.

If the Teals become a registered party, they will have to comply with the same rules.

Perhaps the strategists see some benefit in not adopting a party structure.

Whatever the name is it is perfectly legitimate to question the source of any funding any candidate receives.

It is a pity these correspondents choose to play the person not the facts.

Robb Hampson, Sorrento

Treaty

As a resident who has always found it hard to reconcile this contemporary peninsula with the same place where the first inhabitants were deprived of land and sustenance, brutalised, enslaved and robbed of language and culture, I welcome last week’s introduction of our country’s first statewide Treaty.

This historic milestone moves me nearer to resolving how the Mornington Peninsula can be both its present and its past.

And the inclusion in the Treaty of a function to guide the government on closing the gap in living standards between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people is both practical and necessary.

Congratulations to all Victorians who have worked long and hard for self-determination through a Treaty. You’ve done it! Maureen Donelly, Mornington

Climate inquiry

Recently browsing the internet for any genuinely informed and relevant experts in the extremely narrow field of climate science, I ended up again clicking on Dr Vincent Gray (Chemistry), NZ. To my great dismay he had passed away.

Dr Gray was a true scientist, engaged in scientific research for a long time, and since its inception was a member of the UN IPCC expert reviewers panel (Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change).

His research background caused him to critically examine the methods, mathematics, evidence, used. Eventually he concluded that, for significant parts of the work of the IPCC, the data collection and scientific methods employed were unsound.

He applied his intellect to the research gathered on global warming and the causative effects of CO2 gas and found that the evidence for both claims is fatally flawed.

Our planetary temperature measurements have risen by 1.5 degrees since measurements in 1850. The limited locations, crude measurements and methodology of those days would carry an overall margin of error of 1.5 degrees anyway, hence that data is irrelevant.

“Reducing CO2 emissions” has already cost this country billions, with lots more to come. Losses of billions or trillions, and industrial might, surely warrants a very serious government inquiry as to why we are doing this.

The entire carbon emissions causing global warming theory needs to be revisited since it is all theory, none proven. A correlation is not proof of causation.

The trouble with government inquiries is that the government owned inquiring entity will be told in advance what the result of the inquiry will be.

Exactly like a recent Australian inquiry which determined that nuclear is the most expensive source of grid electricity.

Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington Dinner dance?

I wonder how many people on the peninsula would love to go to a dinner dance?

Is there some RSL or golf club committee willing to consider the pros and cons of this suggestion?

It may be a monthly event or every other month and with a DJ - cheaper and easier than a band. I envisage a mix of disco, rock & roll, and 1960’s –70’s – 80’s music.

The club would profit from selling meals and drinks. Dancers would need to book ahead - say by tables of say 8-10.

There may need to be a cover charge.

Why not give this idea a spin? If anybody is interested I can be contacted at: petandwozspin@bigpond.com

Warwick Spinaze, Rosebud

Biased, anti-Israel

I am writing in reference to Joe Lenzo’s letter last week (Truce? What truce?, Letters 4/11/25).

His weekly, biased comments appear very one sided - as always, directed against Israel. He conveniently forgot to mention that Hamas terrorists are still murdering any Palestinians who collaborate(d) with Israel. It was also Hamas terrorists who violated the yellow line between Israel and Hamas’ controlled Gaza area triggering Israel’s attack.

Hamas is also unwilling to surrender their arms so it can continue their “struggle” for Gaza’s control.

This is quite obvious for everyone to see, except left media. Hamas isn’t interested in real peace or a two state solution:

Firstly, a two state solution has been tried –unsuccessfully – five times in the past.

Secondly, Hamas’, many Palestinians’ and Iran’s solution is quite simple: wipe Israel off the map and deny Israel the right to exist. We don’t need Nostradamus to know that. Michael Capek, Mornington

Self-defence

Let me see if I got this right? If you murder a member of my family, it is justice and the right of self-defence to murder the entirety of your nuclear and extended family, everyone within Mornington Peninsula Shire council boundaries, blow up your churches and hospitals, level the shire area under 250 tons of rubble, prevent food and medical supplies into the shire area? Where do you draw the line between defence and atrocities?

Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

Mr. Bruce At Frankston - Prime Minister’s Great Reception in Home Town

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

AFTER addressing six other meetings during the day, Mr. Bruce arrived at Frankston at 9 o’clock and received a demonstrative welcome from a crowded audience which packed the main hall and gallery of the Palais.

As he entered the hall, accompanied by Mrs. Bruce, the Prime Minister was greeted with cheer after cheer.

The president of the Shire (Cr. F. H. Wells) presided, and he was supported on the stage by Mrs. Lambie (president of the Frankston branch of the A.W.N.L.), Cr. J. L. Pratt (president of the Returned Soldiers’ Association), Mr. F. S. Bell (president, National Federation), and a large number of prominent citizens.

Mrs. Lambie, in presenting Mrs. Bruce with a beautiful bouquet on behalf of the Frankston branch of the A.W.N.L., said that all admired the splendid way Mrs. Bruce was assisting the Prime Minister. Her services were real helpful to the country. (Cheers).

Mrs. Bruce, in response, thanked the women of Frankston for their thoughtful act, but what she would like best of all would be for them to return her husband at the head of the poll by the biggest majority ever.

(Loud cheers).

Mr. Bruce, in thanking the chairman for the cordial welcome given him, said it was gratifying to find such a splendid demonstration awaiting him in his home town.

Election day was now drawing near – next Saturday. The people would then decide whether they desired constitutional government or to be ruled under the amazing doctrines of

the other side.

It was the most vital problem the people of Australia had ever been called upon to solve. By their votes they would determine whether Australia should continue to progress, whether her workers should live peaceful and contented lives with decent conditions and good wages, and whether the nation should hold fast to the principles of liberty and constitutional government.

It could not be denied that there were in Australia today those who desired to overthrow the democratic form of government and set up in its place a system which had proved a ghastly and tragic failure in the only country where it had been adopted.

Those men had gained considerable power in the trade unions of Australia, yet Labor leaders, instead of casting them out of the Labor movement, had encouraged them, and even obstructed the Government in its efforts to deal with them.

Labor today did not represent the great mass of the Australian people. He believed that most of the Labor leaders believed in the “white Australia” policy, but Mr. Walsh, with whom they were so closely associated, had said quite definitely that he did not believe in it, and did not want a “white Australia.”

Labor was totally opposed to immigration, and Mr. Charlton’s declaration that he did not want Australia to have a voice in the Empire’s foreign policy meant that Labor would have Australia committed to future wars without having a voice in deciding whether they should be waged or not. He appealed to the electors to consider deeply whether they would

hand the reins of government over to a party which was riddled with Communists.

(Applause).

The Prime Minister, referring to the bogus Fascist letter, said: “I now desire to show you to what despicable depths our opponents are prepared to go in order to deceive the electors and attain their ends.

Whilst I was in Sydney last week there were persistent rumors of a last-minute sensation which the Labor Party was going to expose.

Yesterday, in the Sydney Labor Daily, the wonderful sensation appeared. As you are aware, a Fascist organisation has been formed in Australia, and the Government took prompt steps to repudiate it.

I said quite clearly, and I repeat now, we shall permit no organisation to usurp authority in this country, and we will see that the law is obeyed by all persons, irrespective of rank, condition, or belief.”

***

THE motor ambulance, which was presented to the Mornington Peninsula on October 9, has already done good service.

There has been one case from Frankston and two from Mornington for conveyance to Melbourne hospitals.

Messrs. Taylor & Ritchie, of Mornington, have offered to garage the ambulance car free of cost for the present, but later on, owing to the holiday season they will be unable to do so.

The committee is thus compelled to build a garage. A generous offer has been made by Cr. P. McArthur, president of the Mornington Shire,

PUZZLE ZONE

to allow the erection of a temporary garage on his property in the main street, adjoining the residence of Mr. J. E. Birch, the motor driver. The cost for the materials would be about £20.

Some kind friends have volunteered to give half a day’s work, free of charge, and it is hoped others will offer similar service. The work will be undertaken on a Saturday afternoon very soon.

The committee also appeals to the public of Mornington Peninsula to help financially as soon as possible, as there are only a few more weeks to find provision for the wagon.

Donations will be thankfully received by the committee and acknowledged through the press.

***

A Frankston Triumph

To show what pay be accomplished by railway transit, the following may be of interest to local people.

A consignment of tender plants (Asters) was on October 29 dispatched from Frankston station to Gympie, in Northern Queensland.

The attempt to rail such perishable goods in hot weather, so great a distance, was looked upon at the time as absurd.

Word has just been received by Mr. A. Earl, of “Solomon’s Springs,” Frankston, who raised and consigned these plants, that after such a journey they were opened up by Mr. J. W. Stuart “in perfect condition.”

No small amount of praise is due to Mr. Anderson, our local stationmaster, for the promptness of dispatch, and the great interest taken by him in the experiment, which, as far as tender seedlings is concerned, was the first ever attempted to Queensland.

Furthermore, it is a fine triumph for Frankston’s product.

***

Brevities

Thirty-one of the local Boy Scouts proceeded to Melbourne on Saturday, with Scoutmaster Thexton in charge, and took part in the march past at Federal Government House, after which they were addressed by Lord Stonehaven, Chief Scout for Australia, and then served with afternoon tea on the lawn.

Keep December 3rd vacant for the special evening at the Mechanics’ Institute, the Somerville Dramatic Society will give “The Morning After,” and the evening will conclude with a dance.

Proceeds in aid of the maintenance of the returned soldiers’ hall. See advt in next issue.

In connection with the old time dances being held in the Mechanics’ Hall, Frankston, a fancy dress ball has been arranged for 18th December.

Next Monday night in the Frankston Palais the illustrated lecturettes, “Round the World”. and “Wonders of Shipping,” by Mr. C. Dickson Gregory, will be given in aid of the 1st Frankston troop Boy Scouts.

On election day motor cars will run from Mile Bridge and corner of Kars and Denbeigh streets. Particulars in advt.

At Flinders Naval Depot on Wednesday, 25th November, a dance will take place, the occasion being the visit of the Australian fleet to Westernport. ***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 13 November 1925

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Tooradin and Somerville remain unbeaten

By Brodie Cowburn

WOMENS DIV ONE

A FANTASTIC half-century from Aimee Mellford helped Tooradin extend its unbeaten fun to four games on Sunday.

Tooradin travelled to take on Crib Point. Tooradin was sent in to bat first, and set the Magpies a tricky target to chase down.

Mellford top scored with an excellent unbeaten 50 from 29 deliveries. Maeve Goldberg played a strong supporting role, scoring 28 from 55 deliveries.

After the end of their 20 overs, Too-

radin had scored 3/116.

Crib Point’s run chase got off to a poor start when both openers were sent back to the sheds for ducks. A good knock from Laura Herrington helped get the Magpies back on track, but the damage had already been done.

Crib Point was bowled out for 73.

Erin Macfarlane bowled excellently, taking three wickets for just four runs. She dismissed both openers, and also contributed to a run-out.

Somerville are also undefeated to start the 2025/2026 season. They beat Mt Martha in a scrappy contest last weekend.

Mt Martha batted first at Ferrero Reserve. Openers Angela Dunn and Billie Raymond started well, but their dismissals triggered a dramatic collapse.

Mt Martha scored 8/62 from their 20 overs.

Somerville’s run chase started poorly, with three early wickets falling. Julie Fearns came in as the number four batter and took control of the match.

Fearns’ unbeaten 28 was the difference. Somerville won by six wickets, passing their target with two overs to spare.

Around the grounds, Balnarring

picked up a comfortable win over Tyabb at home, and Rye/Boneo beat Mt Eliza at RJ Rowley Reserve.

WOMENS DIV TWO

A BRILLIANT showing from skipper

Amanda Linford helped Frankston YCW pick up a win over Baxter in MPCA Division Two action last weekend.

The Stonecats hosted the match at Peninsula Reserve. Linford opened the batting, and ended up retiring unbeaten after a half-century.

Frankston YCW scored a formidable 3/118 from their 20 overs.

Baxter didn’t get close to their target. After 20 overs they finished up their innings at 9/67, with most of their runs attributed to sundries.

Delacombe Park remained on top of the ladder after a good win over Sorrento on Sunday.

The Sharks struggled with the bat, scoring 6/66 from their 20 overs. Delacombe Park chased down that target with five wickets and six overs left to spare.

Carrum Downs succumbed to a 31 run defeat at the hands of Carrum Maroon to close out the round. Flinders’ clash with Seaford Tigers was abandoned.

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O’Connell aims high for Baxter

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

CHARLIE O’Connell hopes to celebrate Baxter’s 50th anniversary next year with promotion from State 4 South-East.

The 27-year-old returned to Baxter Park last season after winning successive promotions with Bayside Argonauts in 2023 and 2024 so success is no stranger.

“We can’t afford to make the same slow start (next year) that we made last season,” O’Connell said.

“That was maybe down to having the wrong personnel and possibly a bit of complacency.

“I think with a few more quality players we could be in the running for promotion.”

The State Leagues restructure has widened the opportunity for success for Baxter as the top two teams in the new State 4 South-East will be guaranteed promotion rather than just the championship winner.

“It’ll begin in pre-season – what the players’ attitude is, who is there and what Billy (Armour) has to say.

“He’s been communicating with a lot of the guys already to make sure we’re doing our own training and looking after ourselves so it looks to me that he’s really hungry for success and a lot of the players are too.”

The twists and turns of O’Connell’s football odyssey have seen him celebrate both team and personal achievements but the low point was the psychological and physical after-effects of a knee reconstruction.

Born in Frankston he started playing football at the age of four with Mornington.

When he was 13 he switched to Peninsula Strikers for three seasons then had two seasons at Dandenong Thunder in the under-16s and under-18s.

“We had a really good under-18s side and won the NPL title that year.”

O’Connell was now an apprentice plumber and concentrating on his job interfered with the demands of NPL so he returned to Mornington keen to team up with long-time friends.

He was part of Adam Jamieson’s senior squad preparing for the 2019 season when disaster struck and he tore an anterior cruciate ligament.

“My rehab was a bit up and down because some weeks I was motivated and others I just couldn’t see any light at the end of the tunnel.

“When I started playing again I went to Baxter because a lot of my friends were there but I wasn’t confident about my knee holding up in fact it wasn’t

until my second season with Bayside (2024) that I gained that confidence and this year I played the most games I’ve played since doing my ACL.”

The first full season post-COVID was in 2022 and Baxter was struggling for numbers and quality.

Eyebrows was raised and there was critical commentary made when O’Connell, Nat Daher and Luke Grant left Baxter in State 4 midway through the season to play for Mazenod in State 1.

Mazenod was last when they joined and finished the season at the foot of the table with one win to its name and a negative goal difference of 60.

“We were at an age where it was important to us to try and play at a higher level,” O’Connell said.

“We wanted to train at a higher level with better players which results in you becoming a better player and I needed to test myself.

“In hindsight it still was a good move because we were surrounded by better players and there was much more intensity at training and the players’ attitudes were better.”

There was another reason the trio quit Baxter.

“It was really frustrating back then.

“Although we had some talented players and some good young players we just weren’t able to get results.

“That was down to the attitude we had as players and – not that this reflects on George (Hughes) and Robbie (Mathieson) who were absolutely brilliant coaches for us – a lack of professionalism more so from the players rather than the club.”

O’Connell sees marked differences in the Baxter of today from the one he left.

“The players’ attitude has definitely shifted and there’s a lot of younger players coming in now.

“It’s going to be really interesting to see what happens with a lot of teams being relegated this year.

“There’s going to be a lot of interest from better players in those teams to play at our level.

“I’m glad I went back to Baxter.

“Everything I wanted when I left is there now and it’s a much more professional environment.

“I’ve got a good group of teammates and everyone’s gelling really well which hasn’t always been the case there with people clashing and people doing things that probably shouldn’t happen in football.

“It seems to me that now they’ve got the right recipe to succeed.”

A measure of O’Connell’s contribution to the Baxter cause this year was his best and fairest and players’ player awards presented at the club’s recent presentation night.

“The players’ player really meant a lot to me.

“To have your peers vote for you not just for your ability as a player but hopefully how you apply yourself as an individual throughout the club is pretty special.”

Still in State 4 and one of the most sought-after players on the peninsula has decided to stay at Chelsea.

James Stinson has snubbed a number of suitors and that’s great news for the Edithvale Recreation Reserve outfit and head coach Gus Macleod.

Stinson is an ex-Sunderland academy player who has topped the scoring charts at Chelsea in his two seasons there.

Last season he was the runaway winner of the league Golden Boot award with 36 goals, 18 more than his nearest rival.

“He’s had a few clubs in his ear but credit to him for staying,” Macleod said.

There were a number of factors that influenced Stinson’s decision.

“The ambition of the club is clear and there is definitely some unfinished business with us coming so close to promotion last season,” Stinson said.

“With some of the stronger teams joining from the East it also feels like a new challenge and there may be less of a gap between top and bottom come the end of the year.

“Finally the group of lads and coaching staff at Chelsea make it a genuinely enjoyable club to be a part of.”

Meanwhile for those keen to get their football fix Langwarrin’s busy pre-season schedule kicks off on Saturday 22 November.

Jamie Skelly’s men are up against a UK tour squad with an 11am kick-off at Lawton Park.

This is the first of six pre-season games Langwarrin will play prior to Christmas.

Skye United also starts a pre-season game schedule on Saturday 22 November when it plays against Geelong in a venue yet to be confirmed.

We hope to publish Skye’s five game pre-Christmas schedule next week.

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