Mornington News 21st April 2026

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Ratepayers foot the bill for public waste costs

Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au

THE draft Mornington Peninsula Shire budget for 2026/27 has been presented to councillors with them approving the document be placed on public exhibition for a period of four weeks to seek community feedback.

In the draft budget, general rates will be capped to the annual maximum raise amount of 2.75%, despite overall revenue rising 11.94%.

General rates revenue is expected to rise by $13.2m for the year (up 7.63%), with a restructured waste service charge bringing in an extra $12.4m for the year: an increase of 29.29%.

The waste charge has been broken into two separate charges with a waste collection charge and a public cleaning charge.

The waste collection charge is applied to properties that receive a kerbside collection and is calculated as direct kerbside waste expenditure divided by the number of relevant rateable properties.

The public cleaning charge relates to indirect waste related expenditure

such as public bin collection, street sweeping and beach cleaning and is applied to all rateable properties.

The report into the draft budget states: “A property that receives a kerbside collection will incur both the waste collection charge and public cleaning charge resulting in a total amount payable of $570, which is a $137 (31.6%) increase compared to 2025/26”.

The restructured waste charge will be welcome news for properties that do not receive a kerbside collection as they will only incur the public cleaning charge resulting in a total amount payable of $154, which is a $279 (64.4%) decrease compared to 2025/26.

Speaking on the changes, Cr Max Patton said “When you combine the total waster charge... that combined increase will be felt.”

“Especially landing at this particular point in time where fuel prices are elevated and it’s going to cause inflation. So it is stretching household budgets even further.

“I feel that myself. I think it’s important that we acknowledge that with our communications during the exhibition period.”

Mount Eliza student selected for WorldSkills competition

Sarah Halfpenny sarah@mpnews.com.au

MOUNT Eliza teenager Gemma Scott has been selected for Australia’s Skillaroos team to compete at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 in September. The 18-year-old Restaurant Service competitor will join 37 other skilled apprentices, trainees and students representing Australia at the world’s biggest vocational skills competition.

WorldSkills is a biennial international competition where more than 1,400 young hospitality, construction, tech and trade workers compete against peers from over 70 countries and test their skills.

Scott is a student at the William Angliss Institute with a Certificate III in Hospitality and a Diploma in Hospitality Management. Involved in hospitality since she was 15, her jobs have included working for a small Vietnamese restaurant, at Counting House in Mornington, and now Moke Dining in Flinders.

She discovered the competition by chance. “I was in a coffee class with one of my teachers, and she pulled me aside and said, ‘Are you coming to a meeting?’ I had no clue what it was, but she dragged me to the meeting about WorldSkills,” Scott said. Keen to challenge herself, she trained for six months with her mentor, Joanna Murthy-Nitka, preparing for the 2025 National Championships in Brisbane. “I trained a couple of days a week for six months. The training is pretty full on, but it’s fun,” Scott said.

The effort paid off when she won gold in Restaurant Service at the nationals, earning her selection for the Skillaroos. Now she’s preparing for Shanghai with a more demanding schedule ¬– training three times a week from Monday to Wednesday at William Angliss Institute with Murthy-Nitka, then working Thursdays to Sundays.

The Shanghai competition will test her across four days of high-pressure service: fine dining with guéridon service (cooking at the table), banquet service with wine pouring and canapé creation, casual à la carte bistro, and barista work involving coffee and cocktails.

“The judging covers everything. It starts with how you present yourself – your confidence level, the way you smell, the way your hair looks. Then you’re marked on whether you know what you’re doing, whether you’re confident, how you connect with guests, whether you’re doing things properly, efficiently and consistently,”

Scott said.

With that level of scrutiny ahead, Scott is channelling her ambition toward September. Her goal includes medalling, but also goes beyond the accolades. “I want to inspire others to take pride in their skills, while showing them that hard work and dedication really do pay off,” she said.

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Hastings pioneer cottage to be saved

Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au

MEMBERS of the Hastings Western Port Historical Society are celebrating the news that the Old Pioneer’s Cottage, located on the corner of Skinner and Herring Streets, will be saved following the announcement of a shire-funded restoration.

There had been concerns the cottage, one of Hastings’ oldest buildings, would be lost to the elements, with the society lobbying the shire for years to save it (Fears pioneer cottage could be lost, The News 15/10/24).

The cottage was originally in Victoria Street and believed to have been built by the Sposito family in the early 1900s.

The building was donated to the Shire of Hastings in the mid 1980s, and moved to its current position at that time, and is owned by the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.

The building had fallen into such a state of disrepair that it has been closed to the public due to it being an occupation health and safety risk.

In 2024, then president of the Hastings Western Port Historical Society, Di Maloney said “So now the building, which should be the pride of our museum, sits padlocked, and nobody is allowed to enter”.

“We need to keep an old iron bath in the hall to catch water from the leaking roof. In the kitchen, where Shirley Davies used to bake fresh scones for visitors to the museum,

DI Maloney (society secretary), Georgia Rouette (Mornington Peninsula Shire, John Woolley (society president) and Lee Young (shire project manager) outside the pioneer’s cottage. Picture:

now you can see through the holes in the wall to the outside.”

Last week, the society was paid a visit by shire representatives with the welcome news that restoration of the cottage would begin soon.

Shire project manager Lee Young told them a tender had been accepted and that work would start as soon as possible with the aim of mak-

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ing the old weatherboard building structurally sound and resistant to the elements.

A security fence has already arrived and building materials are expected to soon follow. It is believed the project will be completed by late June. Maloney, who is now the secretary of the society, expressed concerns over the safety of the contents of the

cottage - valuable artefacts from the pioneering days of the fishermen. She was assured that the contractors would carefully document, remove and store them in a container on the property.

Local historian Lance Hodgins pointed out the significance of the pioneer cottage, typical of the fishermen’s huts which had strung out

from the jetty at “Star Point” to form the original township of Hastings in the 1860s. Over the years they have been lost and the grassy area along Skinner Street is now frequently covered with the boat trailers of modern-day fishermen.

“Visitors to the museum would frequently express their disappointment at not being able to wander through the cottage and see how early fishermen families lived,” said Hodgins.

“It was the experience they had been looking forward to and the heritage-listed building was truly the property’s ‘jewel in the crown’.”.

The shire’s announcement was particularly rewarding for John Woolley, current president of the society.

“John has been instrumental in the restoration of the fish shed at the jetty, as well as some early work on the cottage,” said Hodgins.

Over time he has established a cooperative relationship with the shire’s Arts and Culture department which was represented at the meeting by Georgia Rouette.

“John has a broad vision for the historical precinct at the end of Marine Parade near the jetty,” said Hodgins.

“It already includes a museum which holds a restored fishing boat and 40 pounder big gun, Harry Firth’s house, the Mirabella couta boat, and a church foyer from the 1880s.

“He sees the area becoming a heritage and learning centre - to be owned and enjoyed by the entire community.”

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Animal welfare petition tabled in parliament

Sarah Halfpenny sarah@mpnews.com.au

A HASTINGS woman who channelled her passion for animal welfare into grassroots activism has successfully brought a decade-old animal protection bill closer to reality.

Tracey Asquith’s petition calling on the Victorian government to introduce the draft Animal Care and Protection Bill was tabled in Parliament by Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell on 2 April.

Last year, Asquith heard about horses at 550 Moorooduc Highway in Mt Eliza being kept in terrible conditions and dying from neglect. The discovery spurred her to act. She created social media posts, organised protests at Parliament House and the RSPCA’s head office in Burwood, and ultimately launched the parliamentary petition.

“I went online, looked up how you do it, and wrote up a petition saying I wanted the draft Animal Care and Protection Bill, which has been languishing for the last 10 years, to be tabled so it could be discussed and debated,” she said.

The petition reached 10,410 signatures – more than enough to trigger parliamentary debate.

Purcell agreed to sponsor the petition and has been instrumental in moving it forward. “She’s been nothing but supportive. She was the one who tabled it, and she’s the one who will lead the debate,” Asquith said.

Purcell said the petition represents “a huge step in holding the Allan government to account for its betrayal of every animal in our state.” She noted that under current legislation, “authorities don’t have the power to intervene in many cases of blatant animal cruelty and neglect such as the ongoing battle to save the Mt Eliza horses.”

The bill will now be listed for discussion and debate in an upcoming sitting week of Parlia-

ment. The Victorian government committed to animal welfare reform a decade ago, but the legislation has stalled. These laws would replace the outdated Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

“This petition will now be debated in the parliament later this year and it will force the government to answer why they continue to fail animals,” Purcell said.

Asquith is now running a social media campaign encouraging Victorians to contact their local MPs about the importance of strengthening animal protection laws. She notes that the current legislation is 40 years old and “doesn’t go anywhere near far enough.”

Asquith told The News she sees the petition process as a powerful reminder of how democracy can work for those who persist.

“Getting a parliamentary petition up and over the line is a hard slog, but it works if you put in the effort,” she said. “People have the right to contact their Member of Parliament and say, ‘Look, this is important to me.’ Anyone who cares about animals can join the discussion and the debate. They can put up their suggestions for amendments to the proposed legislation.”

With a state election in November, Asquith believes the public pressure mobilised through local MPs could finally push the government to honour its commitment to animal welfare reform.

Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell with the petition calling for the introduction of the Animal Care and Protection Bill. Picture: Supplied

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Seventy years strong for Cliff and May

By Cameron McCullough

CLIFF and Mary (May) Rayner celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on 14 April.

May was born in Fife, Scotland, in 1935 and came to Australia at the age of 12, living in Burnley. Cliff was born in Footscray in 1933.

Both their families ended up moving to Dandenong and lived not far from each other.

They met as teenagers, and would attend dances at the Dandenong Town Hall. It was through this association they became romantically involved.

Cliff was 20, and May was 18, when they first met, and Cliff was doing National Service as a member of the Scottish Regiment.

The story goes that the kilt he wore as part of his uniform caught May’s eye.

The pair dated for a year before marrying at The Scots Church, Dandenong, on 14 April 1956.

Children were born soon after; Daryl in 1957, Denise in 1959, Andrea in 1966 and Carole in 1968, all born at Dandenong Hospital.

Cliff was initially a fitter and turner, before studying further and becoming a production engineer. May started her working life as a comptometrist and costing clerk, later working in a variety of retail stores, and at one stage ran a shop selling jewellery, gifts and baby clothes.

In the 1980s they built a home in Cranbourne and ended up moving to Frankston, where they lived for 30 years.

In later years Cliff devoted himself

to voluntary work with Legacy while May was heavily involved with the Pink Ladies at Frankston Hospital.

As well as four children, they have nine grandchildren, and four greatgrandchildren.

May has been in care for a few years at Peninsula Grange in Mornington, and Cliff has recently joined her there.

A large number of family members gathered for a celebration lunch at Steeples with a cake to mark the occasion.

Along with well wishes from family and friends, Cliff and May received a letter of congratulations from the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, local member Zoe McKenzie, the Governor-General Sam Mostyn and King Charles and Queen Camilla.

Rotary brings Blue Tree Project to Sorrento

Sarah Halfpenny sarah@mpnews.com.au

A BRIGHT blue cypress tree trunk now stands as a symbol of hope on Hotham Street in Sorrento, marking the arrival of the Blue Tree Project to the Mornington Peninsula.

The tree, located at McFarland Reserve near the Sorrento Football and Netball Club, was painted as part of a global initiative to raise mental health awareness.

The Blue Tree Project started as a grassroots movement in Western Australia in 2019, following the death of Jayden Whyte by suicide in 2018. It has since grown into a worldwide movement, with 1,600 blue trees now registered in Europe, the USA, the United Kingdom, South America and even Antarctica.

Brian Stacey, Community Services Chair at the Rotary Club of Sorrento, said the local project grew from the vision of a former club president.

“My dear friend, Derek Ryan, was travelling around Australia and came across this blue tree in the middle of nowhere,” Stacey said. “He was curious and discovered the Blue Tree Project.

“When Derek passed away from ill health last year, I made it a pledge to complete the job he’d set out to do. He was very much a community-minded guy. I picked up the reins to bring the project to fruition over the past 12 months, with the help of the council and locals,” Stacey told The News.

The Cyprus tree that was chosen was originally scheduled for removal as part of netball court relocation works at the reserve. The tree was debarked and painted with the project’s signature shade, named Blue Tree, supplied free of charge by Wattyl Paint.

Next to the tree, a sign is held by two bollards, each bearing a plaque. One acknowledges Derek Ryan’s work. The other is a memorial to an official at the Sorrento Football Club who took his own life, adding an unplanned poignancy to the location.

“The tree is well-placed. It’s somewhere that young kids and older people will see it. It’s part of this community hub,” Stacey said. “It’s an extension of that, to raise awareness about mental health.”

Several volunteer groups and businesses from across the community pitched in to help with the project. The Pt Nepean Men’s Shed created the timber bollard frame, made from recycled ironbark donated by the council from Fisherman’s Pier in Mornington. David Leiper from iD Signs produced the

sign, Tim from TITO Tree and Garden Care debarked the tree, and John Plumridge from Maw Civil organised the painting.

The blue tree serves as a visual reminder of the support available, sparking conversations around mental health and aiming to break the stigma.

Sorrento Rotary, supported by the Sorrento Sports Club and Mornington Shire, is hosting a launch event on 23 April at 11am at the Sorrento Football and Netball Club.

Schnapper Point boat ramp upgrade to start this week

THE upgrade of Mornington’s Schnapper Point boat ramp will commence this week.

Mornington Peninsula Shire has secured funding through Better Boating Victoria to renew the ageing ramp, which currently operates as a two-lane facility with finger jetties on either side. The project will focus on increasing capacity, improving safety and upgrading infrastructure that has reached the end of its operational life.

The work at Schnapper Point, Mornington includes:

n installation of a new finger jetty to provide more space to tie up and better access to boats, n construction of a wider boat ramp to increase capacity; and, n construction of a new concrete manoeuvring area and pedestrian shared area to make using the carpark safer and easier.

Acting mayor Cr Paul Pingiaro said the upgrade was essential and welcomed the state government’s support.

“Clearly the asset was at the end of its life. The shire, while managing the program, is thankful for the state government for prioritising it. We look forward to the improvements and upgrades and dredging that’s part of the project,”said Pingiaro. The boat ramp at Schnapper Point will be closed until October.

Nearby boat ramps that are open include Fishermans Beach boat ramp (Mornington), Kananook Creek (Frankston), Oliver’s Hill (Frankston), and Safety Beach.

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Pauline Hanson’s Rosebud press conference interrupted by protesters

Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au

ONE Nation Senator Pauline Hanson spent Friday and Saturday (17 and 18 April) campaigning with the party’s candidate for the Nepean by-election, Darren Hercus.

Hanson attended a “meet and greet” function at Rosebud Football Club on Friday night before attending a barbeque at Hercus’ business in Dromana on Saturday.

Afterwards, Hanson held a press conference at Rosebud Hospital that started in chaotic fashion as two people in attendance interjected.

As Hanson took to the microphone, a woman in the crowd yelled that the Senator was “a racist” as another attendee yelled that Hanson was planning to get rid of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

“You’re the most despicable politician we’ve ever had,” yelled the woman as One Nation supporters surrounded the pair.

The elderly man and One Nation’s Victorian president, Warren Pickering, argued with Pickering telling the man “don’t touch me” a number of times.

Eventually Pickering told the man “you’d better behave yourself mate” before telling the pair to leave the public hospital site, which they refused to do.

In a surreal moment, a man that appeared to be of Indian descent and was a One Nation supporter, approached the woman declaring “We’re all racists. I wish I had my t-shirt on right now”.

“We’re all immigrants too, I must say, unless you’re aboriginal,” said the woman, to which the Indian man replied “and every immigrant that comes should be closing the door behind them because…” before he was cut off from saying more.

The focus then returned to Hanson who was waiting for the din to die down. For the next couple of minutes, Hanson sparred directly with the pair telling them, regarding the PBS, that they are “so wrong”.

“Why would I get rid of the PBS? Why would I ever do that? Stop making these allegations that are clearly untrue.”

The pair were not to be dissuaded, and continued to interject while Hanson talked about the importance of the Nepean by-election, before eventually allowing her to speak.

“It is very important, this by-election, in Victoria, in the lead up to the election in November,” said Hanson.

“People in Victoria are wanting change in this state. As I have said many times before, Victoria is a basket-case.

“I’m pleased to announce Darren as our candidate for Nepean.”

Hercus then talked about how hard it has been

to be in business in Victoria, and also mentioned the Rosebud Hospital.

“We need a new one,” he said.

A reporter asked Hercus about the allegations from former One Nation members about financial irregularities within the campaign. Initially Hercus said it was “in the hands of the lawyers” before Hanson stepped in.

“There is no separate bank account set up, there is just an account set up for the campaign,” said Hanson.

“The allegations are coming from disgruntled former members of the party.

“They’ve had no involvement in it at all. They actually left before Darren was endorsed as the candidate, and they have no idea what is going on.

“These are false allegations and I am quite prepared to put it in the hands of the lawyers to have this fully investigated. I’m fed up with people making false allegations against One Nation, and I will see it through.”

Asked about funding his campaign, Hercus told reporters he’d been putting costs onto his own credit card.

“We try and do it properly through the state executive to set up the bank account that everything has to go through. Candidates really are not across this. It is very complex, what rules and regulations. We try and guide them to the best of our ability to make sure it is done correct and above board,” said Hanson.

“All candidates, all political parties, are actually audited. Everything is audited. Everything will be gone through and investigated.

“These allegations that you are putting to us will be found to be untrue.”

Hanson moved onto the reason for being at Rosebud Hospital.

“What you’ve got here is a failing hospital. The whole state is failing in providing services to the people. If you don’t have decent healthcare, you basically have nothing.”

Hanson said One Nation would look to get rid of the “double handling” of health between the state and federal government and instead have federal funding supplied directly to hospital boards, cutting the state government out.

Asked about the funding for the redevelopment, Hanson would not be drawn.

“This needs to be scrapped and we need a damn new hospital that is up to date,” said Hanson.

“That’s my opinion. Can the state afford it? That’s another thing.”

Asked by a reporter where the money would come from, Hanson said “Cut back on some of your public servants in this state. Cut back on some of your wasting of money.”

After the press conference, Hanson and supporters headed off to campaign at Rye Pier.

Youth jazz ensemble to make history at festival

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THE Westernport Regional Band’s U19 Jazz Ensemble will make history when it becomes the first non-school band to compete at the Generations in Jazz festival, held in South Australia from 1–3 May.

Established in 1987, the festival holds a special place in Australia’s jazz culture, attracting both jazz legends and young musicians to Mount Gambier to learn from each other, study, and perform.

The U19 Jazz Ensemble was established in May 2025 to address a shortage of music opportunities for young people on the Mornington Peninsula. Headed by school music teachers, Kate Makrikostas and David Hedges, it now has around 15 members aged up to 19, playing traditional big band instruments – guitar, drums, bass guitar, saxophones, trumpets, and trombones, plus the addition of a clarinet.

The group creates a progression pathway for young musicians. “They start in the Jazz Ensemble, and when they hit 19, they can join the main band where they have the adults around them playing music,” said Emma Walker, president of the Westernport Regional Band.

What makes the jazz ensemble particularly significant is that it opens the door to students from peninsula schools that lack the resources to send bands to major competitions. “A lot of the schools that go to the Generations in Jazz festival are the private schools, or schools that have a lot of

funding in the music department,” Walker told The News

For Walker, the festival represents something transformative. “There are thousands of kids from across the country just screaming with excitement about jazz music,” she said.

Financing the trip has required significant effort. The group has held car washes, a Bunnings barbecue, an

Easter raffle, and recently put together over 2,000 oil-testing kits for farmers on behalf of Rotary, with all funds going toward travel and accommodation costs.

The ensemble will perform three pieces at the festival: the set piece, Second Take, by late Australian composer Nick Mulder, the ballad Lil Darlin’, and Car Wash, which the

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“They’ve really come together,”

Walker said. “They’ve all made friends with each other. It’s built this really nice community.”

The ensemble rehearses every Thursday from 6pm to 7:15 pm at Mt Erin College and welcomes new members who can read music.

Army to conduct exercises around Port Phillip Bay

AUSTRALIAN Defence Force helicopters and personnel will be conducting aviation training around Port Phillip Bay over the next two weeks.

The training will be conducted throughout the day and night, and involves responses to simulated threat scenarios.

A statement from the ADF said “This training is vital to maintain the world class capabilities the Australian Defence Force provides the government in defence of the nation”.

“Members of the public may notice an increase in military helicopter movements and associated noise during this period. They should not be alarmed if they see or hear military helicopters flying low over urban areas.

“No live ammunition will be used during the training.

“The flying activity schedule is subject to change, including short notice cancellation, due to variables such as air traffic control, weather and other aviation considerations.

“Noise disturbances will be minimised where possible and the ADF thanks the public for their patience and cooperation.”

Members of the public can access further information regarding aircraft noise at www.defence.gov. au/aircraftnoise, or by calling 1800 033 200.

Frankston MP promoted to cabinet

Brodie Cowburn brodie@mpnews.com.au

FRANKSTON MP Paul Edbrooke has been promoted to the state government’s cabinet, picking up three newly created portfolios and assuming the role of minister for consumer affairs.

Edbrooke will also act as the state’s first ever minister for men and boys. He has also been appointed minister for cost of living, and minister for renting.

Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny has had her significant role on the frontbench further expanded. She is now the minister for violence reduction and minister for finance, in addition to her existing roles as attorney-general and planning minister.

Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson, who was previously parliamentary secretary to the Premier; parliamentary secretary for men’s behaviour change, health, and wellbeing; and parliamentary secretary for violence reduction has been appointed the new cabinet secretary.

After his elevation to cabinet, Edbrooke said “we know the cost of living is putting pressure on family budgets and family time. As the new minister for cost of living and renters, I’ll be working hard to deliver new solutions to help Victorians doing it tough.”

“In my role as minister for men and boys, this portfolio focuses on build-

ing a better future for Victorian boys and men: mentally healthy, emotionally capable, respectful in relationships, connected to community and getting support early – because that makes Victoria safer and stronger for everyone,” he said. “I am committed in my role as minister for consumer affairs, to building on the strong foundations laid by The Hon. Nick Staikos MP, continuing the important work in consumer affairs with focus, integrity, and a clear dedication to delivering for the community.”

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said “this is the strong, united team focused on delivering for Victorian families –and ready for the work ahead.”

“The cost of living is putting pressure on family budgets and family time. We’re making work from home a right, we’ve made public transport free in April as a temporary measure and we’re delivering more homes young people can afford near trains and jobs.” she said. “That’s why Paul Edbrooke will become the new minister for cost of living to continue this important work. In addition he will become the first minister for renters, because only Labor is making renting fairer and more affordable.

“My Labor team has a unity of purpose that is guided by our values. This is a new team, with new energy and new solutions.”

The cabinet reshuffle was sparked by the resignations of Mary-Anne Thomas, Danny Pearson, and Gayle Tierney.

Training cafe offers veterans connection

A NEW cafe at Frankston RSL is providing employment training for people living with disabilities.

The Welcome Post Cafe operating at Frankston RSL is run in conjunction with support service-provider Wallara Australia. The café operates at Frankston RSL every Wednesday and Friday from 10am to serve the RSL’s veteran coffee groups.

Wallara Australia’s Ben Sutherland, who has been part of the hospitality pathways program at the cafe for six months, says “it’s good practice for the job market and will help me with pathways to future employment.”

“I love learning about the veterans a bit more about their lives and life experience too,” he said.

Wallara Australia senior open employment advisor Carolyn Bloch says the program “not only creates opportunities for the participants within a real hospitality environment - it also strengthens connections within the veteran community.”

“This café is more than a place to share a coffee. It is a practical expression of what this community stands for — a space where veterans are honoured and individuals of all abilities are empowered,” Bloch said.

RSL attendee Margaret Graham is the wife of one of the RSL veterans. She said the veterans “love it” when the cafe is up and running.

“For both parties, it is great to feel like they belong to something,” she said.

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World War Two veteran returns back to base

AS he approaches his 100th birthday, Royal Australian Navy veteran Frederick Ronald Stannus – known to his family and friends as Ron – has returned to where it all began. His visit on 8 April to HMAS Cerberus comes as the Navy marks 125 years since its establishment in 1901. Stannus’s naval journey began at Cerberus more than 80 years ago. Walking the grounds where he first

became a sailor, he was welcomed by Commanding Officer HMAS Cerberus Captain Ben Esler as an honoured guest before receiving a VIP tour of the Heritage and Learning Centre from the centre’s director, Commander Helen Ward.

Having qualified as a Quartermaster during his service, Stannus was aboard the Tribal-class destroyer HMAS Warramunga in Tokyo Bay

when Imperial Japan surrendered in 1945, marking the end of the Second World War.

Like many veterans of his generation, he rarely discussed his experiences. “I’ve only recently started talking about it. When I got back, I just got on with life,” he said.

On this visit, he shared his story with the Navy’s newest members, offering them history and perspec-

Invites you to join the Annual Commemorative Services to honour the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps and the 111 Anniversary of the Landing at Gallipoli th

tive. “It’s wonderful to meet you at the start of your career, I hope it’s a happy one,” he told the young sailors.

Captain Esler said the encounter was significant for the recruits. “A lot of what Ron’s been saying rings true for them,” Esler said. “What they’re experiencing now is the same as what he experienced all that time ago, and I think it’s really valuable for them.”

Stannus noted that while much has

changed since his recruitment, the Navy’s core values remain the same. “It’s great to see we have a well-functioning Navy today,” he said.

Stannus’s return to Cerberus provided an opportunity for younger sailors to meet someone who witnessed one of the most significant moments in Australian naval history.

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Jamala; Canberra’s gateway to another world

IN the heart of Canberra lies an experience that redefines the meaning of luxury travel. Nestled within the National Zoo and Aquarium, Jamala Wildlife Lodge is not just a place to stay but a journey into another world. For those seeking adventure, Jamala delivers a rare combination of wild indulgence and conservation. Jamala Wildlife Lodge is Australia’s first all-inclusive luxury lodge located inside a zoo and has quickly earned a reputation as a national standout. The lodge offers 18 suites that combine five-star comfort with the thrill of an African safari. Each room option at Jamala lodge offers the best in luxury, from the bedding to the decor, each room transports you to your own personal safari. Jungle Bungalows give guests a front row seat to cheetahs, lions, tigers or sun bears whereas Giraffe Treehouses provide a private escape that places guests at eye level with one of the most extraordinary animals on earth uShaka Lodge, set within tropical gardens and attached to the aquarium, was the owners’ former residence and has varying room sizes and designs. You can watch as a meerkat scurries by or sleep looking into a 70,000 litre ocean aquarium! Guests who visit Jamala may find themselves hand feeding a giraffe from their balcony or spending their evening in a luxurious bath while a tiger is

a mere metre away. Jamala caters to animal lovers whether they are drawn to the majestic beauty of a lion or the peace of a tropical reef environment, there is something for everyone.

Upon arrival, your stay will begin with a decadent high tea served in the grand uShaka Lodge, set alongside the shark tank and a family of playful colobus monkeys. Afterward, you will join a zoo

guide for an exclusive behind-thescenes tour where you will meet and learn all about the incredible animals in the zoo’s care. This tour highlights the work of the National Zoo and Aquarium while giving guests a glimpse into how their stay benefits the zoo’s animals and their wild counterparts. Guests may find themselves up close with a rhino or interacting with one of the many animal residents.

Conservation is not a side narrative at Jamala but the foundation of its purpose. Revenue from the lodge supports regional breeding, education and welfare programs as well as animal conservation in the wild.

Following your eye-opening tour, you will be escorted to your suite where your roommates might be anything from a curious lion to a graceful giraffe or playful lemurs.

As evening falls, your stay will be complemented by pre-dinner drinks on the terrace before enjoying a four-course dinner in the breathtaking Rainforest Cave. Dining is integral to the Jamala experience. Guests gather within the Rainforest Cave for an award winning meal that is based on seasonal flavours. This four-course feast amongst the company of a white lion and hyenas, creates a sense that the meal is taking place in a hidden oasis rather than a dining room in the nation’s capital. When you sample Jamala’s incredible tasting plate entree, you will experience why they have won some of Canberra’s most prestigious restaurant awards. Fine wines and Moet champagne are included and chosen to complement the menu and pre-dinner drinks set a social atmosphere where guests share the most memorable parts of their day.

Jamala Wildlife Lodge has received numerous awards for accommodation and dining excellence, yet its strongest legacy may be the emotional impact it leaves. Guests emerge with a deeper respect for animals and a drive to do their part to help wildlife. The experience bridges luxury, learning and ethical impact in a way few destinations achieve. Jamala stands as proof that travel can be both indulgent and meaningful.

Indulge in the highest luxury with Jamala Wildlife Lodge’s all-inclusive packages. Afternoon tea, a guided tour, and a gourmet 4-course meal at the ACT’s Best Restaurant of 2023 –all in the company of the world’s most unique and majestic animals.

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NEW ZEALAND is a country that rewards those who travel slowly. Every bend in the road reveals another lake, mountain or coastline that seems almost too perfect to be real. While many visitors rush between highlights, there is a deeper and more rewarding way to experience this remarkable destination, that is by combining rail, cruise and coach travel into a journey that feels as memorable as the scenery itself.

Rail travel sets the tone for thoughtful exploration. Travelling from Australia, the legendary Indian Pacific provides an iconic introduction to long-distance rail travel before crossing the Tasman. Widely regarded as one of the world’s great train journeys, the Indian Pacific captures the romance of travel itself. As landscapes shift outside the window and time slows to the gentle rhythm of the tracks, rail travel becomes about anticipation rather than arrival. This sense of calm carries beautifully into a New Zealand adventure, where each destination is savoured rather than rushed.

Once in New Zealand, the water takes centre stage. Cruising through Milford or Doubtful Sound immerses you in a rare sense of stillness, as mountains rise quietly from the water and travel slows to match the pace of the landscape. Travelling by water allows access to areas that are otherwise difficult to reach. The journey is unhurried, giving time to observe the scale of the landscape and understand how these environments were formed. Certain cruises include opportunities to kayak or step ashore for guided walks, offering a different way to engage.

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The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

FRIDAY

INSTANT ITALIAN

SBS FOOD, 7.30pm

THURSDAY

THE CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN SHOW

TEN, 8.30pm

Viewers could be forgiven for feeling a sense of déjà vu when tuning into this new TV talk show: a handful of famous folk with projects to promote sit on a giant lounge and share personal anecdotes in front of a studio audience. Yes, it’s basically The Graham Norton Show – except this edition is hosted by The Traitors’ Claudia Winkleman. In this second episode, Claude welcomes singer-songwriter Niall Horan, stage star Rachel Zegler (pictured left with Horan), actor Guz Khan and comedian Joanne McNally for some cheeky conversation.

It’s the end of the week, the fridge is empty and the dinner situation is looking dire, but before you reach for the takeaway menu or delivery apps, take a leaf out of chef Anna Gass’s book and try her low-stress, streamlined style. A former Martha Stewart staffer who trained at New York’s French Culinary Institute, Gass (pictured right) is well placed to share shortcuts for stylish, traditional Italian cuisine – without waiting hours for a sauce to simmer. In Friday’s premiere, she focuses on the power of store-bought pizza dough.

SATURDAY

THE EARTHSHOT REPORT

SBS VICELAND, 6.25pm

Created by Prince William (pictured above) to combat climate change and protect the environment by championing new ideas and eco-friendly solutions, The Earthshot Prize has been awarded to innovative and ambitious projects from around the world each year since 2021. This documentary, presented by Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham, spends time with past winners and finalists to understand how they are scaling up and changing the world. It’s an incredible showcase of inspiration and optimism in action.

Thursday, April 23

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

WEDNESDAY

SAS: AUS V ENG

SEVEN, 7.30pm

When you’ve trained as an Olympic athlete, you might reckon that you’re ready for anything. But for gold medallist Mack Horton (pictured left), who attempts a version of Special Forces selection in the new season of this gruelling reality series, it couldn’t be further from the truth. “They are worlds apart,” says Horton. “At the Olympics, you spend four or more years preparing. On SAS, you have no idea what’s coming next.” The swimmer is one of seven Aussies competing against UK celebrities. His teammates include Ryan Moloney, Brad Hodge and Natalie Bassingthwaighte.

NINE (9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Tonight At The Museum. (Final, PGs, R) 10.30 The Weekly. (Final, R) 11.00 QI. (Ml, R) 11.30 Can You Keep A Secret? (Final, Ml, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Frauds. (Final, Mal, R) 1.45 ANZAC Battlefields. (PG, R) 2.55 Grand Designs Aust. (PG, R) 3.55 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PGa, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

SEVEN (7) TEN (10)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Matched. (PG, R) 9.50 Spectacular Railways Of The Swiss Alps. (PG) 10.50 Scottish Vets Down Under. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Rhoda Roberts AO: A Lasting Legacy. (PG, R) 3.30 Living Black. (R) 4.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 4.10 Sri Lanka With Alexander Armstrong. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 William And Kate: A Royal Wedding. 8.30 Secrets Of Flying Scotsman. (R) Looks at TheFlyingScotsman 9.30 Riot Women. (Malsv) The talent contest arrives.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Under The Bridge. (Ml) 12.00 Bonn. (Msv, R) 1.55 Beyond Signs. (MA15+a, R) 2.50 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 The Zelensky Story. (Ml, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 7. Western Bulldogs v Sydney. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the match. 11.00 Kick Ons. A preview of the upcoming AFL matches.

11.30 HMP: Behind Bars: HMP Full Sutton. (MA15+a, R) Takes a look at HMP Full Sutton.

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PGal, R) 8.30 Emergency. (Mlm, R) A cyclist has glass in his neck. 9.30 A+E Crash Scene Emergency. (Mam, R) A woman has to be cut out of her car. 10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+aa) 11.20 9News Late. 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

(R)

Friday, April 24

ABC (2)

SBS (3) SEVEN (7)

NINE (9) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 11.00 Blue Murder Motel. (PGl, R) 11.45 Like A Version. (R) 12.00 News. 12.55 The Piano. (Final, PG, R) 1.50 Can You Keep A Secret? (Final, Ml, R) 2.20 The Assembly. (PG, R) 3.00 Grand Designs Aust. (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Patience. (PGv) A Viking expert dies before a big speech.

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

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

10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PGl, R) 11.15 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R) 12.05 Love Me. (Mdls, R) 12.50 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15

The Many Days Of Anzac. (PG, R) 4.10 Last Post: Winds Of Change. 4.20 Anzac Dawn Service From Sydney. 5.30 Anzac Dawn Service From Canberra.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Matched. (PG, R) 9.50 Spectacular Railways Of The Swiss Alps. (PG) 10.50 Scottish Vets Down Under. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Rhoda Roberts AO: A Lasting Legacy. (R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Sri Lanka With Alexander Armstrong. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown To Murder. (2019, PGav, R) Holly Robinson Peete. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 A New ANZAC. (PGal)

Three months of prep lead up to the first Remembrance Day.

9.30 Orient Express: A Golden Era Of Travel. (PG, R) Looks at the Orient Express network.

10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 The King. (Madls) 11.50 Babylon Berlin. (Manv, R) 1.45 Nordland 99. (Mals, R) 2.50 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.50 The Zelensky Story. (PGa, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.35 Children’s Programs. 4.15pm Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.40 Ariel. 5.20 Stan & Gran. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.30 My Adventures With Superman. 8.55 BattleBots. 9.40 Gladiators UK. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 7. Richmond v Melbourne. From the MCG.

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

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

11.45 To Be Advised.

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.30 Weekend Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning.

MOVIE: Sister Dating Swap. (2023, PGa, R) Megan Hutchings. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Airport Security: USA. (PGd)

A baggage X-ray shows disturbing items.

8.30 MOVIE: The Monuments Men. (2014, Mv, R) During World War II, an unlikely platoon is tasked with retrieving artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves. George Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray.

10.50 MOVIE: Stronger. (2017, MA15+lv, R)

An ordinary man becomes a symbol of hope. Jake Gyllenhaal.

1.00 Explore TV Viking. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Currumbin Anzac Day Dawn Service. 5.30 Anzac Day Dawn Service.

TEN (10)

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

7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) Hosted by Neale Whitaker and Andrew Winter.

8.40 Building The Dream. Charlie Luxton helps first-time builders design budget-friendly homes. 9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.40 MasterChef Australia. (PGl, R) 1.00

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am

6am Morning

Programs. 2.30pm Bamay. 3.05 Where Are You Really From? 3.40 BBC News At Ten. 4.10 France 24. 4.40 PBS News. 5.40 Inside The Huddle. 6.10 Over The Black Dot. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Good Morning, Vietnam. (1987) 10.40 Sex Before The Internet. 12.30am United Gangs Of America. 2.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

Discovering Film. 6.50 Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 8.45 The Battle Of The River Plate. (1956, PG) 10.55 The Boy In The Striped Pajamas. (2008, M) 12.40pm Eiffel. (2021, M, French) 2.40 Hotel Salvation. (2016, PG, Hindi) 4.30 Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner. (1967, PG) 6.30 Men In War. (1957, PG) 8.30 We Were Soldiers. (2002, MA15+) 11.05 Lawless. (2012, MA15+) 1.15am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 8.40 The Magic Canoe. 9.10 Spartakus. 10.00 Seasons Of The Wild. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Storm Boy. (2019, PG) 2.00 On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Seasons Of The Wild. 7.30 MOVIE: Princess Mononoke. (1997, M) 9.55 MOVIE: The Air Up There. (1994, PG) 11.55 Late Programs. NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Rookies. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Our Town. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00

Saturday, April 25

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Anzac Day March Melbourne. 12.00 News. 12.30 Gallipoli Dawn Service. 1.30 Villers-Bretonneux Dawn Service. 2.25 ABC News On Anzac Day. 3.00 The Many Days Of Anzac. (PG, R) 4.00 Last Post: Winds Of Change. (R) 4.05 Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia. (PG, R) 4.55 Aust Story. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R)

6.25 Tonight At The Museum. (PGa, R)

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

7.30 Blue Murder Motel. (Final, PGl) A local candy merchant dies at a summer market.

8.15 Top End Bub. (Final, PG) Lauren and Ned reconnect as a cyclone batters the Top End and they’re forced to bunker down.

8.40 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) The team faces their most confounding puzzle yet when a passenger seemingly vanishes mid-flight.

9.45 Frauds. (Final, Ml, R) The day of the heist arrives.

10.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.55 The Rover Of Tobruk. (PGalv, R) 11.25 Fallen: A Tragic Story Of The Unnamed. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Amstel Gold Men’s Race. Highlights. 3.00 Stories From The Cities. (PG) 3.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Amstel Gold Women’s Race. Highlights. 4.30 Athletics. Marathon de Paris. Highlights. 5.30 Surviving WW2. (PGaw)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Langham: London’s Grandest Hotel.

8.25 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland: From The Three-Lakes Region Through Lavaux To Geneva. (R) Follows a train through Lavaux to Geneva. 9.25 Jersey And Guernsey. (PGaw, R) It is Liberation Day across the islands. 10.20 Finding Your Roots. (PG, R) 11.20 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v, R) 1.55 Matched. (PG, R) 2.45 Mastermind Australia. (R) 3.50 The Zelensky Story. (Malv, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.30 The Snail And The Whale. 3.55 Odd Squad. 4.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.05 Tabby McTat. 5.30 Super Monsters. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.25 Paddington. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 8.50 Caper Crew. 9.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.20 Abbott Elementary. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Weekend Sunrise. 12.00 Seven News Special: Gallipoli Dawn Service. 1.30 Seven News Special: VillersBretonneux Dawn Service. 2.00 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the match. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 7. Essendon v Collingwood.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs meets up with some of the members of the Eastwood Country Women’s Association.

8.00 MOVIE: Pearl Harbor. (2001, Mv, R) Two childhood friends grow up to be US Army Air Force pilots stationed at Pearl Harbor, where they fall in love with the same woman before coming under surprise attack by the Japanese. Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale. 11.50 To Be Advised. 1.35 Devils. (MA15+av)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGals, R)

6.00 Weekend Today. 11.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Open For Inspection. 12.25 Gallipoli Dawn Service. Coverage of the dawn service. 1.35 Villers-Bretonneux Dawn Service. From Villers-Bretonneux, France. 2.35 Rugby League. NRL. Round 8. St George Illawarra Dragons v Sydney Roosters. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Midway. (2019, Mlw, R) Charts the Battle of Midway. Woody Harrelson, Patrick Wilson.

10.10 MOVIE: Valkyrie. (2008, Mlv, R) An officer tries to assassinate Hitler. Tom Cruise.

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

1.15 My Way. (R)

1.30 Open For Inspection. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) Two brothers are impressed by a pure husky. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (Return) Neale Whitaker sets out to do a sensitive renovation where the spaces will creatively connect. 9.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

10.30 Matlock. (PGad, R) The firm tackles an AI afterlife software dispute. 11.30 Elsbeth. (Mlv, R) Elsbeth infiltrates the world of puzzle solvers. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Bamay. 2.35 Forged In Fire. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.25 Mastermind Aust. 6.25 The Earthshot Report. 7.35 Abandoned Americana. 8.30 The American Soldier. 10.15 Chernobyl: A Bomb That Keeps Ticking. 11.15 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 12.55am WWE Legends. 1.50 The Nine Lives Of. 2.45 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6am Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner. (1967, PG) 8.05 Men In War. (1957, PG) 10.05 Mass. (2021, M) 12.10pm Discovering Film. 1.00 Marmalade. (2024, M) 3.00 The Battle Of The River Plate. (1956, PG) 5.10 The Crow’s

5.00 MOVIE: The Dam Busters. (1955) 7.30 Rugby Union. Women’s Pacific Four Series. Game 3. Australia v New Zealand. 10.00 MOVIE: Be Cool. (2005, M) 12.25am Late Programs. 9GEM (92)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGv, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 The Piano. (Final, PG, R) 3.25 Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG)

6.30 Compass. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Assembly. (Return, PGl)

8.15 Bad Company. (Premiere, PG)

A theatre centre’s new CEO tries to prevent its downfall.

8.45 Bergerac. (Return, M) Shocking events unfold at a wedding reception.

9.30 Blue Murder Motel. (Final, PGl, R) 10.15 Top End Bub. (Final, PG, R) 10.40

MOVIE: Van Diemen’s Land. (2009, MA15+alv, R) 12.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00

Gardening Aust. (R) 4.00 Dream Gardens. (R) 4.30 A Bite To Eat. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Wales: Land Of The Wild. (PGa, R) 11.00 Japanese Islands From Above. (R) 12.00 PBS News Compass Points. 12.30 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Fleche-Wallonne Men’s Race. Highlights. 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Fleche-Wallonne Women’s Race. Highlights. 5.00 Going Places. (R) 5.35 Cold War Spies. (Premiere) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the match. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 7. Brisbane Lions v Adelaide.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Pompeii: The New Dig: The Woman With The Pearl Earring. (PG, R) 8.40 Bettany Hughes’ Lost Worlds: Nabataeans. (PG, R) Bettany Hughes uncovers the mysteries of the Nabataeans. 9.40 Emperor: Rise And Fall Of A Dynasty. (Masv, R) 10.35 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PGa, R) 11.35 Rhoda Roberts AO: A Lasting Legacy. (Ml, R) 1.05 Matched. (PG, R) 2.50 Mastermind Australia. (R) 3.55 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PGl, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Mister Maker Around The World. 2.50 Wiggle. 3.05 Play School. 3.30 Peter Rabbit. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.25 We’re Going On A Bear Hunt. 6.05 Knee High Spies. 6.25 Paddington. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 The Inbestigators. 7.45 Caper Crew. 8.05 Secrets At Red Rocks. 8.30 Animal Park. 10.15 Secrets Of The Zoo. 10.55 Late Programs.

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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club UK. (PGls) Hosted by Lee Mack. 8.00 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.00 MOVIE: Bravery & Betrayal. (2025, Malv) Looks at the SAS troops that were sent to Afghanistan and Iraq following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. 11.10 24 Hours In Police Custody: Living Among Us. (MA15+al, R) Police confront the sexual exploitation of children. 12.10 A Friend Of The Family. (MA15+a, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Our Town. 10.30 Australia’s Big Backyards.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 The Floor. (PGl)

8.10 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.10 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: Operation Bastille. (Masv) Looks at Operation Bastille, which follows the investigation that exposed Stephen Michael Adams. 10.15 9News Late.

10.45 The First 48: Among Friends. (Ma, R)

11.40 American Ripper. (Premiere, Mav) 12.35 Oz Off Road TV. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. Jimmy Barnes drops into the kitchen. 8.35 Race Across The World. (Ml) The teams leave Nara City and must cross their first border into South Korea to reach the second checkpoint in Sokcho. 9.50 Matlock. (PGad) The team arranges a delicate meeting with a key accomplice after continuing to trace Senior’s money trail. 10.45 NCIS: Origins. (Mav, R) A military sergeant is found burned in her car. 11.35 10 News+. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 3.40 WorldWatch. 4.40 PBS News Compass Points. 5.20 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. 6.20 Abandoned Engineering. 8.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. LiegeBastogne-Liege. Men’s race. 12.40am Cycling. UCI World Tour. Liege-Bastogne-Liege. Women’s race. 2.15 Travel Man. 2.45 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Over The Black Dot. 12.30 Inside The Huddle.

1.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 7. Highlights. 2.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 3.40 Making A Mark. 4.45 Bob Marley & The Wailers: Live 1977. 6.05 Stompem Ground: King Of Hearts. 6.40 Mysteries Of The Mekong. (Premiere) 7.30 Free The People. 9.15 Lakota Nation Vs United States. 11.15 Late Programs.

6am

The Movie Show. 6.10 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PG, Tamil) 7.50 Discovering Film. 8.40 The Skin Of Others. (2020, PG) 10.30 That Good Night. (2017, M) 12.15pm Ping Pong: The Triumph. (2023, M, Mandarin) 2.45 Time Bandits. (1981, PG) 4.50 Men In War. (1957) 6.50 The Blockhouse. (1973, PG) 8.30 Stalingrad. (2013, MA15+, Russian, German, Japanese) 10.55 Late Programs.

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6.00

9.00 News. 10.00 Blue Murder Motel. (Final, PGl, R) 11.00 Top End Bub. (Final, PG, R) 11.30 Back Roads. (PG,

(R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story: Dog Gone – The Hunt For Valerie. (R) 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program. 9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser.

9.35 Planet America.

10.05 Foreign Correspondent. (R)

10.55 ABC Late News. 11.10 The Business. (R) 11.25 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Final, R) 11.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, R) 12.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Matched. (PG, R) 10.00 Spectacular Railways Of The Swiss Alps. (PG) 11.00 Scottish Vets Down Under. (PG, R) 12.05 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS News Compass Points. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 Rhoda Roberts AO: A Lasting Legacy. (PG, R) 4.15 Nick Knowles Into Death Valley. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Costco Vs Supermarkets. (R) 8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) Hosted by Jimmy Carr. 9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M) Hosted by Greg Davies. 10.05 SBS World News Late.

10.35 Herrhausen: The Banker And The Bomb. (Mlv) 11.45 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R) 2.45 Mastermind Australia. (R) 3.50 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PGv, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.35 Children’s Programs. 2.45pm The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.15 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.40 Ariel. 5.20 Stan & Gran. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Gladiators UK. 9.45 Kids BBQ Championship. 10.25 Kids Baking C’ship. 11.05 Late Programs.

Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Jack Mimoun And The Secrets Of Val Verde. (2022, M, French) Noon The Lighthorsemen. (1987, M) 2.10 Discovering Film. 3.00 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PG, Tamil) 4.40 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 6.40 Above Us The Waves. (1955, PG) 8.30 Hamburger Hill. (1987,

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. 7.30 Glenn And Mick’s Celebrity Intervention. (M) Hosted by Glenn Robbins and Mick Molloy.

8.40 9-1-1. (Mav) Eddie and Buck’s flight to LA is cancelled after the National Firefighter Games.

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

10.40 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League.

11.40 St. Denis Medical. (PGadl)

12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R)

1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

Today. 9.00 Today Extra.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Floor. (PGl) Hosted by Rodger Corser.

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

9.45 Players. (Ml) A look at all the AFL news.

10.45 9News Late.

11.15 100% Footy. (Mal)

12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.05 Hello SA. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal.

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SEVEN (7)

NINE (9) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Death In Paradise. (Final, Mv, R) 2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.25 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.00 Grand Designs Aust. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.20 Matched. (PG, R) 10.10 Spectacular Railways Of The Swiss Alps. (PG) 11.10 Along Ancient Tracks. (Premiere, PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 What Does Australia Really Think About… (Ma, R) 3.00 Trail Towns. (PG, R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Nick Knowles Into Death Valley. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas, R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent.

8.30 Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia: We Will Decide. Looks at an asylum seekers’ High Court case. 9.20 You Can’t Ask That: Centenarians. (R) An insight into people’s lives.

9.45 Compass: Yaluu (See You Again) (PG, R)

10.15 ABC Late News. 10.30 The Business. (R)

10.50 Four Corners. (R) 11.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 11.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R)

12.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (PG, R)

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi investigates Australia’s housing shortage.

9.30 Dateline: Peru’s Love Cheats.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R) 11.05 Exit. (Malv) 12.00 Clean Sweep. (Mals, R) 3.00 Mountain Vets. (Ma, R) 4.05 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Cash shows a new recruit the ropes.

7.30 My Reno Rules. (PGl) The rival renovators try to prove their worth.

9.05 Doc. (Mav) A shocking turn of events ensues when Amy and Jake treat an expectant mother injured during a robbery.

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

11.05 The Agenda Setters. (R) 12.05 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R) 1.05 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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6am Australia’s Deadliest. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Rookies. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 House Of Wellness. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Rookies. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Inspector Morse. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Return, PGls) 8.30 Clarkson’s Farm: Crawling. (MA15+l) Presented by Jeremy Clarkson. 9.35 Footy Classified. (Ml) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues. 10.35 9News Late.

11.05 The Grand Tour. (Ml)

1.00 Destination WA. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Our State On A Plate. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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6am Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Death In Paradise. 1.00 A Remarkable Place To Die. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: It Shouldn’t Happen To A Vet. (1976) 5.30 The Edinburgh Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.40 Late Programs.

TEN (10)

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. A batch of new contestants enters the kitchen. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.40 10 News+. (R) 11.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 12.15pm DW The Day. 12.45 Homicide. 2.35 The Grudge. 3.05 Bamay. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Warfighters: Battle Stories. 10.05 Does Your Partner Have OCD? 11.00 Chasing Speed. (Final) 11.55 Brassic. 1.20am WWE Legends. 2.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.35 Children’s Programs. 3.30pm Wiggle. 4.15 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.40 Ariel. 5.20 Stan & Gran. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 The Slow Mo Guys’ Big Adventures. 9.05 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.30 BattleBots. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am

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SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Mysteries Of The Mekong. 11.00 Living Black. 11.30 Etched In Bone. 1pm Everyone, Everywhere, Everywhen. 1.45 Generations Of Men. 2.00 On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Mysteries Of The Mekong. 7.30 Ocean Warriors. 8.30 MOVIE: Million Dollar Baby. (2004, M) 10.50 Late Programs.

The Movie Show. 6.25 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 8.20 Discovering Film. 9.15 Above Us The Waves. (1955, PG) 11.00 Love Thing. (2022, M, German) 12.50pm Oskars Kleid. (2022, M, German, Spanish) 2.45 The Blockhouse. (1973, PG) 4.20 Boychoir. (2014, PG) 6.15 Spitfire. (1942, PG) 8.30 The Flowers Of War. (2011, MA15+) 11.10 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.30 Bewitched. 11.30 LEGO Masters. 2.30pm Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Plane. (2023, MA15+) 10.40 Seinfeld. 11.40 The 100. 12.30am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.30 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 2.25 LEGO Masters. 4.00

Wednesday, April 29

ABC TV (2)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 11.15 Back Roads. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.50 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.20 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.50 Grand Designs Aust. (PG, R) 3.50 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Gruen. (Return, PG) Presented by Wil Anderson. 8.35 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (Return, PG) Presented by Guy Montgomery. 9.25 Urzila. (Mals) Comedic chaos from Urzila Carlson.

9.50 Bad Company. (PG, R)

10.15 ABC Late News.

10.30 The Business. (R)

10.50 Planet America. (R) 11.20 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R) 12.10 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R)

1.00 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

SBS (3)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.15 Matched. (PG, R) 10.05 Spectacular Railways Of The Swiss Alps. (PG) 11.05 Along Ancient Tracks. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Chernobyl: Inside The Meltdown: Sacrifice. (M) Workers begin to clean up the deadly radioactive fallout. 9.25 The Audacity. (M) A would-be tech titan and his therapist try to find fortune and happiness for themselves.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Rise Of The Raven. (MA15+sv)

12.00 Blue Lights. (Malsv, R) 2.05 Classified. (Malv, R)

3.40 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SEVEN (7)

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. (PGa)

7.30 SAS: AUS V ENG. (Return, Malv) Australian and British celebs take part in SAS training.

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

9.30 Unfiltered. (M) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.

10.00 The Agenda Setters. (R) 11.00 No Holds Barred: GWS Giants. (Final, Ml) 12.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R) 12.30 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

NINE (9)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGls, R) 1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGm, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

6.00 9News.

Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Events That Changed Australia: The Birth Of The Bogan. (Ml)

8.30 Outback Murder Highway: The Spear Creek Killings. (Mv) Looks at Spear Creek.

9.30 The Killer Interview With Piers Morgan. (Mav, R) Piers Morgan chats with Kimberly Saenz.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Miniseries: The Night Caller. (Malv)

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

TEN (10)

6am Morning Programs. 2.35pm The Swiping Game: What Is Yellow Fever? 2.50 The Bee Whisperer. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Spy Game. (2001, M) 10.50 Brassic. 12.35am Count Abdulla. 1.35 Dark Side Of The Ring. 2.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.35 Children’s Programs. 2.45pm The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 Wiggle. 4.15 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.40 Ariel. 5.20 Stan & Gran. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 9.05 Adv Time. 9.50 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 My Adventures With Superman. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie Show. 6.10 Boychoir. (2014, PG) 8.05 Spitfire. (1942, PG) 10.20 King Of My Castle. (2024, M, French) 12.25pm Banel & Adama. (2023, M, French, Pulaar) 2.00 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 4.00 Above Us The Waves. (1955, PG) 5.50 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 8.30 Good Morning, Vietnam. (1987) 10.50 The Love Witch. (2016, MA15+) 1.05am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm Always Blak Always Cracked. 2.00 On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.45 Mysteries Of The Mekong. 7.40 Ice Vikings. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding: USA. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Inside The Huddle. 10.30 MOVIE: The Wind And The Reckoning. (2022, M) 12.05am Late Programs. NITV (34)

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Dobbin won - and the motor car fails

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

TOM Merrick was a market gardener.

Of that he made no secret. He was also a rather ambitious individual, not that he wouldn’t stop at a hotel on his way home from market to have a glass of alcohol, nor that he didn’t go to sleep afterwards and let his trusty draught horse take him safely on his homeward way.

He did these things and, let me tell you now, they were the cause of his ultimate downfall as I shall relate.

But, still, he was ambitious, and there was something that he had long wanted to do.

As he came to dinner after weeding onions, he would stop to speak to his two horses:

“You’re a jolly fine pair,” he’d say, “but I won’t keep you for always. One of these days I’ll sell you, and buy a motor car” – that was his ambition.

He had wanted to own one for a long time, and “I will own one, some day” he’d say to himself.

“You see,” he argued to his wife, if I had a motor truck, I could go to market in half the time that it takes me now.”

“And it doesn’t cost much to run one,” replied his wife.

For once they agreed – they agreed that the advantages of an automobile go without argument.

Tom kept managing to put some money away, for was he not the most successful market gardener in the district? Absolutely, and few there were who wished to deny it.

And then came a day when a traveller for motor cars called at Tom’s residence. Perhaps somebody had told him of Tom’s ambition, but, even so,

that doesn’t much matter.

The traveller seemed a jolly decent sort of a chap, and Tom chummed up with him right from the start.

He was also a very eloquent gentleman, a born Mark Antony, and, in a trice he had Tom on fire with enthusiasm.

He went on uttering the wonders of motor cars, how many miles to the gallon, how the new models had been improved, together with a thousand and one other things that bewildered old Tom.

“What kind of a car is it?” asked he of the ambitious nature.

The name was given amidst another shower of praise.

“What price?” Tom managed to get in a little later.

The agent quoted a well known figure, which brought protest from Tom, to the effect that he hadn’t got that much money.

“But we can fix that up” said he of the eloquent tongue, and so it came about that Tom bought a motor lorry on time payment.

He was very careful when he drove to market a couple of days afterwards, but, coming home, he could not resist the temptation to have a drink.

In fact he had more than one drink, so elated did he feel, after which he set off again for home in his wonderful motor truck.

But habits are hard to break. After a little while he could not resist a sort of drowsiness, which seemed to numb him almost, as it had been wont to do with the horse.

“Get up,” Dobbin” he uttered, automatically, as he returned to consciousness some hours later.

And then he noticed the wrecked car about him. There was a wheel over there, a few parts scattered around, and the remainder was to some extent recognisable in its original form. A telegraph post was just in front of him, and the hotel a mile or so back.

The things he said cannot be published. Suffice is to say that he didn’t call the car a car and, a couple of weeks later, when he was able to walk again, he was heard to utter: “I’ll be darned if I ever drive anything but a horse again.”

Dobbin won.

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AT a previous Council meeting it was resolved to seek information on the subject of sewerage or a drainage system.

The Federal Government referred the matter to the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission, who sent an engineer to this meeting to supply all particulars of a sewerage scheme.

Mr. Mackay, the engineer, informed the Council that a sewerage scheme was a matter of cost.

He thought that Mornington could go in for a sewerage scheme now that its population is about 3000. The central area could be done first. It is hard to sewer a scattered area.

The average cost for a six or seven roomed house would be about £60 or £70, to be connected to a sewer. A four-roomed house would cost £40. The average cost in Melbourne at present is £60.

If the fall of a town is shallow the whole scheme would be cheaper.

Now is not the time to consider the treatment of sewerage, as the various treatments are continually being

PUZZLE ZONE

improved.

After it is agreed to sewer the town, then is the time to decide on the treatment, as you have the latest advice . ***

Lighting Fire Without Taking Precautions - Man Fined £10

The risk taken in lighting a fire in the open for clearing purposes without notifying adjoining property holders, was strongly criticised at the Mornington Court last week by the P.M., Mr. Cohen.

Others on the Bench were Crs. W. Andrews, P: McArthur, J. G. Barrett and Mr. L. J. Flannagan.

Mr. Newey was charged with having lit a fire to the danger of adjoining property at “Beleura” some time ago.

He stated that he did not see that there was any danger to any other properties when he lit the fire.

Constable Kerr: If the Fire Brigade and other volunteers were not called could you have stopped the fire?

Newey: I think so.

Constable Kerr: Did you make a break 12 feet wide around your house?

Newey: No.

Mr. B. Sharpe stated that considering the way the wind was blowing no great harm would have resulted.

Constable Kerr: If the wind changed, would other properties been in danger?

Witness: I could not say.

The P.M. The matter is a serious one. There is nothing in the Act to stop burning off, but precaution should be taken. You should have had a break around your house.

The fact that the Fire Brigade and volunteers had to be called shows that the fire was dangerous. You are fined £10.

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Weddings: Bates – Robertson

The marriage of Miss Emily Irene Bates, youngest daughter of Mrs. Alfred E. Bates, “Una,” Mornington, to James King Robertson, fourth son of Mrs. Robert Aflick Robertson, “Burnbrae,” Mornington, took place on Wednesday, April 14, at St. Peter’s Church, Mornington. The Ven. Archdeacon Aickin officiated.

The bride, was given away by her brother, the Rev. R. B. Bates, Warder of the Brotherhood of Our Saviour, Copmanhurst, N.S.W.

She wore an ivory embossed gorgette over pale pink georgette, with veil and train. These were carried by her small niece, Una Martin, who looked sweet in a pale pink crepe de chene frock.

The bridesmaid was Miss Hilda Robertson, who wore a silver lace frock and carried a bouquet of autumn flowers. The bridegroom was supported by Mr. Cyril Gray.

The church was very prettily decorated by friends of the bride. As the bride and bridegroom left the church the Archdeacon played very beautifully the Wedding March.

This was a fitting close to an impressive ceremony. The reception was held at Kirkpatrick’s Hotel.

Mr. and Mrs. Robertson left for Geelong en route for Lorne, during the afternoon, amidst showers of confetti and with the good wishes of very many friends. Their home will be in Upper Hawthorn.

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From the Pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 23 April 1926

New rates levy

So, let me get this clear, The shire sensibly tries to recoup the cost of the holiday trash/disruption with a modest parking fee at three primo beaches, and gets howled down.

But frankly, no amount of metering will balance the onslaught of rude, borish behaviour and eye watering amounts of ill advised rectal-floss bikinis.

Now we have a special levy added to peninsula rates to cover the end of season and ongoing clean up. How dumb are we?

For perspective, try parking anywhere in the inner suburbs adjacent to stores or points of interest. A visit to a concert at The Palais in St.Kilda will set you back around $18.

Shire council, grow a pair and try again with some basic user-pays options.

How to vote

David

Martin, Mt Martha

Who to vote for? Being a social democrat I usually vote Labor, although, if extremely disappointed, I once would have voted Liberal, who used to have some democratic socialist leanings. But now, the Liberals are decimated to just a small minority party. Why, I’ve had bigger parties in my garage at home, but I would have turned away at the front gate, some of today’s Liberal politicians or some aspiring to be one.

I’ve never forgotten, and never will, the disastrous (expletives deleted) foul act by Liberal leader Jeff Kennett in selling off our entire state-owned electricity system. I could never vote Liberal again.

So, who to vote for? Too many independents are in fact just fronts and financed by other political parties; or by wealthy organizations with an agenda who want a few puppets in parliament. The voter is in fact deceived into voting for something possibly held in disdain or contempt. Some are true independents but are impotent unless they make alliances with others. Some are good. There are some good very small parties, who don’t have the cash to splash on publicity, so you never hear about them.

Don’t be a donkey and vote for the preferences given on each candidates how to vote card. Many parties do deals and boast that they’ll win on preferences.

Think. I do my own preferences, selecting my preferred candidate as number one, then MY second best as two then I put the worst last and work back.

Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington Broken social contract

For fifty years, Australia has undergone a radical transformation. While the political duopoly points to decades of GDP growth as a sign of success, a look at the lives of ordinary Australians on the peninsula reveals a different story: declining social trust, crumbling infrastructure, and the systematic erosion of a once-unified way of life. By prioritising the “Big Australia” model over the quality of life of its citizens, the government has unilaterally breached our “social contract”.

Labor and Liberal governments have used population growth as a “cheat code” to mask economic stagnation. This reliance on importing taxpayers is a calculated abandonment of their primary duty: investing in our own. Rather than fully subsidising the training of Australian doctors and tradespeople, they have deliberately chosen to import labor as a cheaper alternative, knowingly doing so at the expense of our own people and leaving our education system to focus on fringe topics rather than the fundamentals. The material consequences are most visible in the stolen dreams of our children. High-volume immigration keeps housing demand artificially high, pricing local kids out of their own hometowns. This creates a vicious cycle where birth rates drop because young couples cannot afford a home—a decline the government then uses to justify even more immigration. We are essentially telling our kids they are replaceable.

Being Pro-Australia is not anti-migrant; it is about sovereignty. A healthy nation must look after its own first. We must break the “Big Australia” dependency, protect our high-trust culture, and prioritise the education and housing of Australian-born citizens. We do not need a catas-

trophe to force us to be self-sufficient; we need a government that serves the Australian people, not the global market, ensuring the “lucky country” remains a reality for the children we are raising today.

B Parker, Mornington

You’re voting for a brand

You don’t vote for a person, you vote for a brand.. Political Parties are brands they decide how they spend, how they regulate, and who they protect. The direction is set long before the individual opens their mouth. Predictability, even when it’s wrong, the vote is decided before the debate even starts. That’s not representation, Tthat’s alignment.

Decisions follow square boxes already drawn. And dare not to color outside the lines. So when you vote for a party, you’re not choosing a voice, you’re signing onto a script.

An independent is different. No party room, No factions, No script handed down at 8am. Every vote becomes deliberate, Conscious, Chosen, Not automatic.

An independent doesn’t inherit a position. They build one, issue by issue. That means more work, more scrutiny, more accountability in real time.

With an Independent you’re not buying into a machine. You’re backing judgment and a position you help develop.

With a party brand, you get consistency and conformity and blind obedience. With an independent, you get flexibility and responsibility. No party room. No faction deal. No instructions. Do you want predictability, even when it’s wrong? Or do you want someone forced to think every single time?

A brand exists with an independent. But it’s not imposed. It’s earned. Built from decisions you can track, not slogans you’re sold.

That’s why your vote matters more. Because without a party to fall back on, every decision is exposed. Every vote is owned. No hiding. No blaming the party line. Just a record. It forces something rare in politics. Thinking.

And that, my friend, is the purest form of representation there is.

Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

Rosebud Hospital

There’s been a lot of commentary re local members being big on advocating for Rosebud Hospital but not delivering.

That’s true and it’s at the heart of this election.

Anthony Marsh’s commitment to rebuilding the hospital is official party policy and has been personally backed by Jess Wilson as party leader as well as senior members of the shadow cabinet.

It’s government that gets major infrastructure built.

Independents and minor party candidates can advocate but can’t deliver.

They can’t commit funds or approve projects.

So do you want more talk or back a candidate who is aligned with a party who can deliver?

Labor in all the years they have been in power they have not delivered.

Back the candidate who is supported by party leadership and official policy.

Robb Hampson, Sorrento

High Court decision

This week powerful evidence for voting independent emerged. The legacy party’s collusion to bestow unfair electoral advantage to themselves was outrageous, and it turns out, unconstitutional.

This is why Nepean voters need a local member who works for them and is answerable only to them… not remote billionaires or party hacks who don’t know us and care even less about us.

An independent member who can work with whomever wins government but understands the needs of this community and strongly advocates for it is the only sure way to have our voice heard in state parliament, federal parliament and the shire.

I urge you to consider voting for a community backed independent candidate in every upcoming election.

Phil Riley, Somers

Editor’s note: Phil Riley is the president Independents for Mornington Peninsula.

Hanson visit

I was shocked to see that Pauline Hanson was hosted by the Rosebud Football and Netball Club on Friday evening in an event for One Nation.

As an 80’s/90’s kid I’ve grown up watching Hanson sow seeds of division in Australian life - first it was that we’re being “swamped by Asians”, and more recently we were told by her that there are “no good Muslims”.

In her 30 years as an on-off Senator (with jail time in there too), Hanson has delivered not one piece of legislation that has materially improved the lives of the forgotten Aussies she claims to represent.

Campaign gatherings and “meet the candidate” events are not new to the peninsula during election season, but to see such a divisive Senator welcomed into a local community sports club is a new turn.

Sporting clubs are for the whole community - they are places of inclusion and belonging for adults and children from all walks of life.

Does this signal that our local footy and netball club aligns with Hanson’s politics of fear, hate, racism, islamophobia, exclusion and bigotry?

In an age of “social cohesion”, public funded sporting clubs must remain politically neutral, open and inclusive to all community members. Hosting Pauline Hanson signals this may no longer be the case, and that should concern us all.

Kerri McCafferty, Dromana

Editor’s note: Kerri McCafferty is a former councillor of the Mornington Peninsula Shire.

Fair-minded voter

Surely no fair-minded Australian will vote for any candidate in the Nepean election whose masters preach discriminatory practices and blatant racism.

Maureen Donelly, Mornington

Stick to the facts

Ray Aspinall and Peter Monie both urge voters to scrutinise Anthony Marsh’s record. Fair enough. But the claims being made should also be tested against the facts. Do the research and comment impartially.

What’s missing from both letters is that these exact issues have already been tested. Five councillors chose to take the mayor through a drawn-out and damaging legal process rather than work through normal democratic channels. The result? The case was dismissed in full. Even the independent arbiter didn’t agree with them, and the whole exercise achieved nothing other than entrenching them further in opposition, instead of working as a team. This is politics at its worst.

Six councillors have been getting on with the job delivering outcomes and making decisions, while five have consistently opposed and escalated matters instead of working constructively.

A number of the other claims don’t stack up either. Public questions have long been submitted in advance of meetings. That didn’t suddenly change. The council meeting timetable was adopted by council on officer recommendation, and the minutes even show the mayor didn’t vote for it. Attendance arrangements at meetings sit with the CEO.

On funding, the mayor can’t move motions or amendments to the budget. He’s one vote, same as everyone else. So blaming him for budget outcomes others don’t like just doesn’t make sense.

It is unsurprising that these attacks come from the same people supporting the latest Teal candidate in this by-election. In Peter Monie’s case, he was a founding board member of the local Teal movement. Let’s not pretend these are impartial observers. They are anything but.

People can disagree with decisions. That’s part of local democracy. But there’s a difference between disagreement and rewriting what actually happened.

The letters page is once again being used by operatives aligned to the “independent” (teal) campaign to attack their opponents and mislead unsuspecting voters. People should read it with that in mind.

Peter Clarke, McCrae

Marsh can deliver

As the by-election approaches, it is worth focusing on the qualities that genuinely matter in a candidate. For me, that is a proven ability to make decisions, manage responsibly and deliver outcomes for the community. That is why I sup-

port Anthony Marsh. I have met him a couple of times on the campaign trail and have learned something of his background in the military, as an entrepreneur and in local government.

During his time in local government, Anthony demonstrated a clear focus on getting the basics right. From improving local roads to restoring discipline to council finances, he showed that careful management and practical priorities can make a real difference to everyday life.

Importantly, he has not shied away from difficult decisions. At a time when many are concerned about rising costs and government waste, that willingness to take a responsible approach is both necessary and welcome.

The only way we are going to see action on Rosebud Hospital, safer communities, and sustainable financial management that puts downward pressure on inflation is with a change of government.

And that starts with electing Anthony Marsh as the next Member for Nepean. We need representatives who are focused on outcomes, not noise.

R Gregory Melgaard, Portsea

Marsh best placed

While many councils struggle financially, councillor and mayor Anthony Marsh has made the tough decisions needed to rein in ballooning deficits.

He has a proven track record of redirecting funding to local roads and infrastructure, addressing long-overdue maintenance and unravelling abstract policy issues.

This represents a deep understanding of the everyday concerns that affect how people live, work and move around the community.

At the same time, he has loudly advocated on social media and in the community for the upgrades to Rosebud Hospital and to improve the condition of state government managed roads, including Point Nepean Road, Mornington-Flinders Road, the Mornington Peninsula Freeway, and Boneo Road.

Like Victoria itself, our roads have suffered years of neglect under the current state government - and their attempts to fix it are not good enough.

For many, owning a piece of this beautiful district, with the freedom to enjoy what Nepean has to offer, is becoming a pipe-dream.

And so, no longer willing to let the community area and its members be overlooked by the state, his candidacy in the upcoming byelection on May 2nd is made with the intention to ensure Nepean receives a fairer share of Victoria’s funding, to improve livelihoods at the most fundamental level.

I believe this reflects a passionate leader who makes careful, strategic decision making. This willingness to reassess and provide genuine local leadership should be welcomed.

Isabella Montagliani, Safety Beach

Can’t trust Marsh

I just can’t trust Anthony Marsh to put our community interests first, listen to constituents and work for open governance and community dialogue. Why?

Marsh said he was not in Council for a career in politics yet that is what he is trying to do, costing ratepayers maybe $200,000 for a Council byelection. These Liberal party induced by-elections are costing the community money taken away from much needed community services.

He said he would freeze rates yet he voted to increase them by the maximum allowed once on Council.

He doesn’t live in the electorate and when on Council, voted to direct funding to projects away from Nepean into his North ward. Where will his priorities be?

He voted against transparency measures for Council, was party to reduced Council meetings, abolition of the community consultations citizens panel and voted against making briefings public. His environmental credentials are non-existent at a time of extreme weather and urgent need for environmental policies and programs on the Peninsula.

Think carefully when you vote.

J. Hansen, Rye ‘Dog whistle’ policies

There’s a scene in the new film Project Hail Mary where astronaut Ryland Grace encounters something completely unknown, an alien, from a different world, speaking a language he’s never heard. His response isn’t fear. It’s curiosity. It’s wonder. It’s the instinct to understand, to

connect, to solve a problem together.

I’ve been thinking about that scene a lot this week, watching the Liberal Party’s renewed campaign against immigration.

On Saturday morning I was at Rosebud Hospital, and met a patient who is a Malteseborn man who’s lived in McCrae for years. He was friendly, funny, and deeply proud of this peninsula he calls home. He is exactly the kind of person Angus Taylor wants us to be suspicious of.

The evidence is clear; every additional 1,000 migrants contributes around $124 million in annual economic value through labour, taxation, entrepreneurship and consumer demand. They fill critical workforce gaps in healthcare, aged care, construction and education. They start businesses. They pay taxes. They are vital to Australia’s economic success and social fabric, not a burden on it.

Here on the Mornington Peninsula, this isn’t abstract. Many of our neighbours, our local business owners, the people who staff our medical centres and build our homes, came here from somewhere else. They are homeowners. They are parents. They coach junior footy and volunteer at the school canteen. They are us.

The Coalition’s response to this reality is to stoke fear of it. That’s not policy. It’s a distraction, dressed up as concern.

I’d like to ask our federal member, Zoe McKenzie, directly: do you endorse this? Does the Liberal Party’s anti-immigration fearmongering represent the values of the people of the Mornington Peninsula? Because from where I’m standing the answer should be an unambiguous “no”.

Kim Robbins, Safety Beach

Liberal dirty tactics

Typical isn’t it. When the liberals think they’re going to lose a seat, they pull out the book of dirty tricks.

Received a flyer in the letter box from A. Hannam (the newly elected state director of the Liberal Party) dissing Tracee Hutchison.

The Libs are quaking in their Jimmy Choos as they know they are going to lose. They will throw as much mud as they can in the next 2 weeks to try to get back the momentum. Too late.

Peter Marsh (sic) can’t even ensure our local roads are navigable let alone run a state portfolio.

Independents and Greens don’t bow to corporate power like the Libs and Labor.

Vote how you like but remember it’s the ‘twoparty’ system that has gotten us into an energy crisis, high inflation and debt. If the previous “Laberal” governments hadn’t given our resources away to their rich corporate mates, we’d have a Sovereignty Fund like Norway worth trillions of dollars.

Power play

Jon Greening, Rosebud

That fake One Nation brochure was bad enough. Now I get the Tracee Hutchinson one. Disgust overtakes astonishment that the Libs could again be so brazenly dishonest and destructive. But then that’s how they kept hold of Flinders, so I guess they believe that works.

Anyone who is surprised by their underhanded tactics should watch a documentary made in 2004 by Gary Newman about the extraordinarily corrupt election held by the Melbourne University Student Union in 2003. It is called The State of the Union, and clearly demonstrates just how low the Young Libs were prepared to go to keep their power over the Union.

When the election was all over and the movie was shown at Melbourne Uni, the film- makers were apprehensive, expecting defensiveness and possible backlash on the part of the most corrupt players. To their surprise the most devious and crooked actors crowed with delight and pride at their ability to win the election once again. Any moral compass was conspicuous by its absence. Echoes of how the Liberal Party works even now at election time. Perhaps the inability to cooperate with society’s norms of decent and fair play also explains their own in-fighting. If they are voted in again, I suppose they would be unconcerned that this may be due to hoodwinking the public, rather than the democratic process.

Paula Polson, Dromana Tracee support

Every election, we hear the same promises— cost of living relief, better services, more ac-

countability. Yet somehow, things don’t change in ways that matter to everyday people. It’s no surprise many voters are frustrated or looking for something different.

For me, the real question isn’t who can list the right issues. It’s who will stand up for this community after the election—when party pressure kicks in and decisions are made behind closed doors.

That’s where an independent like Tracee Hutchison offers something different.

She’s not new to local issues. Tracee has been working in the community for years, including on the channel widening project—well before any campaign. That kind of commitment matters.

Without party bosses to answer to, an independent can push for practical outcomes that reflect local needs, not party priorities.

For those of us who feel let down by the major parties, this isn’t about promises. It’s about choosing someone accountable to the community.

It’s time to try doing politics differently.

Best buddies?

Pam Pitt, Rosebud

This week’s reveal that both the Pauline Hanson One Nation Party and the Liberal Party have chosen to preference each other despite their declared political hatred says it all about these candidates.

Darren Hercus and Anthony Marsh deserve condemnation for their cynical How to Vote cards. It seems they would rather hold their noses and direct preferences to each other than face the possibility of electing a woman be the first MLA representative in the history of Nepean. Come on Nepean voters let’s put these blokes back in their boxes and get an outstanding, local woman, Tracee Hutchison elected to Spring Street.

Renske O’Brien, Rye

Look to policy

Cameron McCullough has interesting and important insights for voters in the upcoming Nepean by-election, particularly with regard to One Nation (Elections can create strange bedfellows”, The News 14/4/26).

As McCullough explains, One Nation won four seats in the lower house in the recent SA election. They are polling better than the Liberals in most instances and should be taken seriously. Commentators suggest that Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, backed by Gina Rinehart, is built on grievance.

Can this party present coherent policies that would improve lives? Some suggest One Nation offers strong views, particularly as anti-immigration and climate change deniers, but is weak on policy detail.

In a democracy, voters and outcomes can benefit from the public examining not just the rhetoric but the substance behind it.

Look to Hamer

Amy Hiller, Kew

Your article (Elections make strange bedfellows, The News 14/4/26) was most timely.

The recent Senate Select Committee report, The Integrity Gap: Restoring Trust in the Climate and Energy Debate, found that rising misand disinformation, accelerated by the speed and reach of digital platforms, can erode trust between citizens and governments. Concern about misinformation in Australia is high — at 74 per cent — the highest globally. With a Victorian election looming in November, these issues are especially relevant given the rise of key climate misinformation proponent, One Nation.

As you note, Opposition Leader and Member for Kew Jess Wilson has not ruled out preferencing One Nation. She is also yet to commit to strong emissions reduction or climate action.

If Wilson and her colleagues hope to regain government, they must take a more proactive stance on climate policy and forest protection. The environmental legacy of the former premier and Member for Kew, Sir Rupert Hamer, provides a clear and credible model.

Ray Peck, Hawthorn

One Nation’s rise

That One Nation has become a political force is undoubted as shown in the South Australian election (Elections make strange bedfellows, The News 14/4/26).

How long it will last, time will tell. But how did it happen? Pauline Hanson has been spew-

ing the same xenophobic, populist, anti-climate change nonsense for 30 years, and it has never really caught on, so why now?

The answer sadly may probably be found across the Pacific. Donald Trump, along with Nigel Farage (remember the Brexit campaign), has given credibility and voice to those that seem to think that all their problems are the fault of somebody else – probably an immigrant.

People who might have found some of Hanson’s utterances in some way appealing but wouldn’t vote for her now feel it is OK to do so.

Hopefully, they will wake up when they realise that Hanson has no answers, just as the Americans are coming to realise that Trump has no answers to their problems and grievances.

Grievance politics is an easy way out for parties with no actual policies like One Nation. Ross Hudson, Mt Martha

Absurd suggestion

Your article last week suggesting Labor tried to discredit the Climate 200 candidate at the Federal election is absurd (Elections can create strange bedfellows, The News 14/4/26).

Labor’s candidate was photographed in the front rows of the Teal candidate’s launch, and there was healthy and mutually supportive dialogue between both leftist candidates in the lead up and during the campaign.

It only broke down when the full misinformation of the $2m Teal campaign, and their bullying tactics at the polling booths, became apparent.

Labor came second in first preference votes, that is, more people wanted a Labor than a Climate 200 candidate. The Member for Flinders, Zoe McKenzie, got almost double the number of primary votes of both leftist candidates.

Climate 200 made it to the final count due to a long preference chain from the far-right, and the extremist left support.

A third of Clive Palmer’s Trumpets of Patriots went directly to the Climate 200 Teal. Of the 40% of Trumpets preferences flowing to One Nation, 23.2% of the One Nation votes bounced back to Smith - and less than 10% went to Labor.

We all remember The Australian front page article showing the Teal trying to do a deal “over prayers” with the One Nation candidate. Almost half of all Green preferences went to Climate 200, no surprise given they are the political arm of the renewables lobby. 80% of Labor preferences went to the Teal as well - no sign of Labor fighting Teal there!

So it is with extremist Green, One Nation and Trumpet of Patriots preferences, together with Labor’s almost 100% support, that Climate 200 moved into the final two-candidate count despite coming third in primary votes.

So, who is helping who, really? Elections really do create strange bedfellows.

Marg Hawker, Mount Martha Put One Nation last

Well done to Cameron McCullough for his very interesting political analysis of the current by-election about to take place in the seat of Nepean (Elections can create strange bedfellows, The News 14/4/26). The article states that most letters sent to The News have been attacking the Liberal Candidate Marsh (deservedly so in my opinion) while the One Nation candidate, Darren Hercus, has been largely untouched, and he is right.

The One Nation Party is a dangerously divisive party whose policies support and encourage racism in our Australian multicultural community.

Pauline Hanson, leader of the One Nation party has a long and documented history of making comments described as racist, discriminatory and Islamophobic often targeting Asian immigrants, Indigenous Australians and Muslims.

She has been censured by the Senate in the Australian Parliament for making racists comments and by the Courts for saying people of colour are “second class citizens”, views strongly held by white supremacists and the Nazi Party.

But there is more, with the world on the brink of war in the Middle East, fuel prices are through the roof, urea fertilizer unobtainable, that could see food shortages in our country in the near future, interest rates and unemployment about to rise, all caused by that madman Donald Trump and what does Pauline have to say on behalf of the One Nation Party, which includes Darren Hercus? She is on record of saying “I

support what Trump has done” and “I congratulate President Trump and the United States ”.

Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Party and Darren Hercus support Trump over and above our families, if they had their way we would see our sons and grandsons being used as cannon fodder to prop-up an American maniac.

Whoever you vote for put One Nation last. Rod Knowles, Crib Point

Put Marsh last

“Mayor Marsh” has had three recent terms as mayor - terms which we now know to have been self-serving, opportunistic - just waiting for the chance to further a political career - even after hand-on-heart statements about being there to serve the community etc, etc.

Now that he has shown his real colours by jumping to stand for the Liberal Party in the Nepean by-election, he has had the hide to authorise election signs next to our roads stating that, if he is elected Liberal Member for Nepean, he will fix the pothole problem. This is the Mayor Marsh who has failed to fix the potholes when he could!! As unlikely MP for Nepean in the State Parliament, do you think he’s going to do better there?? And surely an aspiring MP in the State Parliament should have something better to offer us than pothole filling? Improving public education? Solving the Homelessness crisis? Health issues?

The horizons of this candidate leave me boggling at his lack of vision.

Put Mayor Marsh last on 2 May. Even if it means we have him return and continue his visionless mayoral occupancy.

Peter Monie, Flinders

Bike path

I am just wondering how long it takes to build a bike path less than 6km long and what they are doing at the bottom of the Frankston Flinders Road and Hawkins Road. It’s an absolute nightmare and it doesn’t seem like anything’s happening down there.

Can somebody at least let us know what’s going on? Also I would like to know the day it’s going to be open (2030?) so maybe we can have a meeting and ride down there. One hundred bike riders for the opening would look pretty good in your paper.

Also the section between Robinsons Road and Golflinks Road is an absolute shocker it needs resurfacing.

Ray Anderson, Somerville

BarleyCharlie@90

An April Fool? Out ABC? Has anyone seen Richard (dodgy) Marles answer a television interview question? Should I pre-judge, facial or otherwise?

Welcome back Cotter, aka Tony Abbott’s nonsense in defence of Ben Roberts-Smith? And Gina Rinehart? Being rich and/or important does not necessarily equate with a good working brain, other than the money accumulation brain. Such a problem, behaviour, at a war? Surely not in a public court of law? Could you guarantee good conduct at a war, all wars, trained to kill, hopefully trying to arrive home safely, while we sit back in judgement?

Pauline Hanson; brains no, with cunning an over supply. Democracy has little to do with clear thinking. We are almost all charged with a feeling for it, but mostly (again, almost all) accept it as freedom?

I know people, (thinkers?) who believe politicians, I kid you not, alternatively, entranced by the score of a jackpot on their poker machines?

Angus Taylor’s view on “Australian Values” (white Australians?) puts him intellectually alongside former PM William McMahon; and Kath and Kim.

The Liberal Party hardline migration policy, nothing new here. Inequality and housing remain the top two, despite who holds power. Locally, a mere $137 cleaning fees increase; aka “us” sitting ducks.

Petrol rationing around the corner? No stress, time enough when it/if arrives. I have my scooter, no petrol, and like politicians, federal, state and local, I’m alright Jack, less that $137? One wonders, the food quality, on those airplanes our PM Albanese takes to all those countries; a mad mad world.

Lastly, population growth, a necessity, they tell us, or mainly for politicians promoting, primarily to encourage more Australians to have babies? Best thing one feels at the end of a day; “I’ve done this.” Just saying...

Cliff Ellen, Rye

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Stonecats continue strong start for 2026

MPFNL

By Kennedy McCullough

MEN’S DIV ONE SEN

DIVISION One had five games take place on Saturday (18 April) for their second round of the season.

Frankston YCW are sitting on top of the MPFNL Division One Men’s ladder as one of four teams to have won both their games so far this season.

The Stonecats faced Sorrento on Saturday and were in control all day.

They got off to a strong start and managed to get four goals on the board in the first quarter, to Sorrento's two.

They held the Sharks scoreless in the second, to go into the long break 41 points up.

Sorrento showed a bit more life in the third quarter, putting on three goals, but it didn't stop the Stonecats from pulling further away.

It was much the same in the final quarter with Frankston YCW coasting to a 43-point victory.

Tyrren Head managed three goals for Sorrento and was among their best. Brenton Lambert and Joshua Patullo both had three majors for Sorrento. Mornington are yet to get a win in their 2026 campaign, after going down to Devon Meadows. They were out of the blocks strongly in the first quarter, putting on 2.2 to the Panther's single goal. They continued in strong form in the second, putting on six goals to Devon Meadow's five, to go into the long break 12 points up.

The Panther's came out in the third firing, putting on four majors to a single goal for the Bulldogs,

snatching the lead: up three points at three-quarter time.

It was a close-run affair, with Mornington getting their noses in front temporarily in the final quarter, but they just couldn't keep the lead. Devon Meadows ended up winning by four points.

Captain Nick Battle managed four goals for Devon meadows, and Mitchell Bluhm scored three majors for Mornington.

Mt Eliza have maintained their perfect record for 2026 with a win against Edithvale-Aspendale, but it wasn't all smooth sailing.

Edi-Asp grabbed the early lead in the first quarter due to inaccuracy in front of goal by the Redlegs. Edi-Asp managed 3.3 by the first break to Mt Eliza's seven straight points.

Things didn't get any better for the visitors in the second, still missing the big sticks to notch up 10 straight points by the long break to Edi-Asp's 4.5: a 19-point lead.

Inaccuracy plagued Mt Eliza again for the third quarter, although they managed to find the target four times, getting their noses in front by threequarter time by four points.

They slotted another four in the final to grab the win by 17 points.

The score wasn't pretty though, with Mt Eliza's 8.21 overcoming Edi-Asp's 7.10.

Dromana had home ground advantage in their clash against Langwarrin.

Inaccuracy in front of goal cost Langwarrin in the first quarter with Dromana scoring 2.2 to Langwarrin’s 1.6, placing Dromana in the lead by two points.

Langwarrin found their mark in the second, kicking four straight goals, but Dromana managed to keep their noses in front, going into the long break with a three-point lead.

Langwarrin turned on the jets in the third quarter, slotting 7.6 to Dromana’s 3.5 and placing them in the lead by 22 points.

By quarter four, there was no coming back for Dromana, as Langwarrin kicked four consecutive goals after Dromana started the quarter with one, and despite Dromana trying to work their way back, they were unable to. Langwarrin won by 20 points.

Kaie Sullivan was Dromana’s highest goal scorer, scoring four, with Langwarrin’s Matthew Johnson scoring four goals of his own.

Rosebud remains undefeated for the season after their fairly easy win against Pines.

Both teams started slowly in the first quarter, with Rosebud taking the lead by five points after scoring only three goals.

Rosebud took control of the game in the second, slamming on 10.4 to Pines’ 2.3 and leaving them with a 54-point lead for the long break.

The third quarter was fairly even for both teams, with both scoring four goals and leaving Rosebud with a large lead.

The final quarter of the game was uneventful with only two goals being scored for each team and leaving Rosebud with a fifty-nine-point lead to win the game.

Khyal Jacobson was a fundamental player for Pines, scoring four goals. Blake Kuipers scored four goals for Rosebud.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

DIVISION ONE MENS SENIORS

Saturday 25 April, 2pm:

Mornington v Mt. Eliza - Mornington

Alexandra Park

Saturday 25 April, 2.30pm: Devon Meadows v Edithvale-AspendaleGlover Reserve

Langwarrin v Sorrento - Lloyd Park

Saturday 25 April, 4.30pm: Pines v Frankston YCW - Eric Bell Reserve

Sunday 26 April, 2pm: Dromana v Rosebud - Dromana Recreation Reserve

DIVISION ONE MENS RESERVES

Saturday 25 April, 12pm: Devon Meadows v Edithvale-AspendaleGlover Reserve

Mornington v Mt. Eliza - Mornington

Alexandra Park

Saturday 25 April, 2pm: Pines v Frankston YCW - Eric Bell Reserve

Saturday 25 April, 5pm:

Langwarrin v Sorrento - Lloyd Park

Sunday 26 April, 12pm: Dromana v Rosebud - Dromana Recreation Reserve

DIVISION TWO MENS SENIORS

Saturday 25 April, 2pm: Somerville v Bonbeach - Somerville Football Club

Seaford v Chelsea - RF Miles Recreation Reserve

Hastings v Frankston Bombers - Hastings Club

Saturday 25 April, 2.30pm: Tyabb v Karingal - Bunguyan Reserve

Saturday 25 April, 3.15pm: Crib Point v Red Hill - Crib Point Recreation Reserve

Saturday 25 April, 5pm: Rye v Pearcedale - RJ Rowley Reserve

DIVISION TWO MENS RESERVES

Saturday 25 April, 12pm: Somerville v Bonbeach - Somerville Football Club

Seaford v Chelsea - RF Miles Recreation Reserve

Tyabb v Karingal - Bunguyan Reserve

Saturday 25 April, 1pm: Crib Point v Red Hill - Crib Point Recreation Reserve

Saturday 25 April, 3pm: Rye v Pearcedale - RJ Rowley Reserve

Saturday 25 April, 4.40pm: Hastings v Frankston Bombers - Hastings Club

DIVISION ONE WOMENS SENIORS

Saturday 25 April, 12pm: Pearcedale v Frankston - Pearcedale Recreation Reserve

Saturday 25 April, 2pm: Bonbeach v Hastings/BalnarringBonbeach Reserve

Warragul Industrials v MorningtonWestern Park

Saturday 25 April, 4.45pm: Tyabb v Karingal - Bunguyan Reserve

DIVISION ONE WOMENS RESERVES

Saturday 25 April, 10am: Tyabb v Karingal - Bunguyan Reserve

Saturday 25 April, 12pm: Bonbeach v Frankston - Bonbeach Reserve

Warragul Industrials v MorningtonWestern Park

Seaford get an easy win over Pearcedale

MPFNL

By Kennedy McCullough MEN’S DIV TWO SEN

DIVISION Two Men’s Seniors completed their second round of the season with six games being played.

Seaford is still undefeated after their game against Pearcedale.

Seaford started strongly in the first quarter after scoring five goals to Pearcedale’s two, taking a 17-point lead.

Pearcedale put it into top gear in the second, scoring four goals while only limiting Seaford to one, leaving Seaford in front by just two points.

The third quarter had Seaford slipping into an easy lead, scoring 9.4 to Pearcedale’s 2.1 giving them a 47-point lead going into the final quarter.

Quarter four started off with very little action before Pearcedale slotted their last two goals for the game, Seaford then managed three more to win the game by 54 points.

Mitchell Davis had a standout performance for Pearcedale, scoring five goals. Hugh Park played a large role in Seaford’s success, scoring six.

Despite Bonbeach having home ground advantage, Frankston Bombers were able to secure a win.

Both teams started out slowly in the first quarter, each scoring three goals and leaving Frankston to lead by four points.

Bonbeach struggled to score in the second quarter, only managing one point compared to Frankston’s four goals, three points. Frankston entered the long break with a 30-point lead.

Four goals were scored by each team in the third quarter, leaving a 34-point gap between the teams at the final break.

Frankston managed to score 3.4 in the fourth quarter to Bonbeach’s 2.3, giving Frankston a win by 41 points.

Bonbeach’s captain Liam Hulett was the best goal kicker for the team, scoring four majors.

Tyson Barry was the best goal scorer for Frankston, scoring three.

The clash between Crib Point and Chelsea was extremely close, though Chelsea managed to maintain a lead at every break.

Both teams were let down by their inaccuracy in the first quarter, with Crib Point scoring 1.3 to Chelsea’s 1.7, leaving Chelsea with a four-point lead.

Twenty points were scored by each team in the second quarter, leaving the lead the same at the big break.

Chelsea gained a larger lead in the third quarter after scoring five goals to Crib Point’s three.

The fourth quarter added no score to Crib Point’s total, allowing Chelsea to pull further ahead, eventually gaining a 24-point by the final siren.

Kyle Hurlstone scored two goals for Crib Point.

John Simson, Jack Wallace and Josh Cowan all scored two goals for Chelsea.

Red Hill were able to secure a win at their home ground against Rye.

Red Hill managed to double Rye’s score in the first quarter, leaving Red Hill on 28 points at the first break.

The second quarter brought a greater lead for Red Hill, scoring 3.2 to Rye’s 2.3 and leaving a 19-point gap between the teams going into the long break.

Rye struggled to score in the third quarter, their inaccuracy only allowing them to gain five points in the quarter while Red Hill gained 13.

The fourth quarter brought a glimpse at a comeback for Rye, as they managed to score 3.4, but it was not enough to get them into the lead and Red Hill won by 12 points.

Somerville and Tyabb went head-to-head at Bunguyan Reserve.

Somerville took an immediate lead in the first quarter, scoring 7.4 to Tyabb’s 1.1: a lead of 39 points.

Quarter two continued on the same trajectory,

with Somerville scoring eight more goals while Tyabb did not score again, leaving Somerville with a lead of 90 points going into the long break. Tyabb was able to score again in quarter three, scoring 4.2 to Somerville’s 7.7.

Two points were scored by Tyabb in the fourth quarter while Somerville was able to score a further 6.5, giving them the win by 152 points. Karingal’s home ground advantage didn’t do them much good in their game against Hastings. Quarter one was very slow, with Karingal only scoring three points and Hastings scoring 1.4, giving them a seven-point lead.

Hastings picked up their game slightly in the second quarter, scoring two goals to Karingal’s one and giving them a 14-point lead going into halftime.

Hastings continued to grow their score substantially in the third quarter, scoring 4.3 to Karingal’s 1.2.

Karingal managed two goals in the last quarter of the game, but were unable to match Hastings who countered with three goals, giving Hastings the win.

Oscar Hanson scored two goals for Karingal, making up half of their total goals. Luke Hewitt performed well for Hastings, scoring four goals.

Mornington smash Bonbeach in a weekend of blowouts

MPFNL

By Kennedy McCullough WOMEN’S DIV ONE SEN

MORNINGTON remain undefeated after a win against Bonbeach.

Bonbeach were unable to put any score on the board for the entirety of the first quarter, allowing Mornington to gain a 14-point lead at the first break.

The second quarter saw Mornington score another 41 points, entering the long break with Mornington ahead by 55 points.

Quarter three finally allowed Bonbeach to put a single point on the scoreboard while Mornington scored 6.1.

Mornington gained a further 20 points in the

final quarter, giving them an 111-point win.

Mornington’s vice-captain Tenae Browne scored seven goals.

Hastings/Balnarring had a home ground advantage against Tyabb in their game.

Both teams started out slowly, with Hastings/ Balnarring scoring 1.4 to Tyabb’s 0.1.

Quarter two brought no increase in score for Tyabb but a large increase for Hastings/Balnarring, allowing the team to score six more goals before the long break.

Tyabb was able to score another point in the third quarter but were unable to shut down Hastings/ Balnarring’s rampage as the team scored a further four goals.

Hastings/Balnarring scored a further seven points in the final quarter, allowing Tyabb to win the quarter by scoring 14 points. In the end,

Hastings/Balnarring won by 65 points.

Deputy vice-captain Jasmin Hansen and Holly Simmonds each managed to score one goal for Tyabb. Amber Cilliers scored five goals for Hastings/Balnarring.

Karingal were able to remain undefeated for season 2026 after their game against Pearcedale.

Quarter one presented Karingal with the opportunity for an early lead, with them scoring 22 points.

Pearcedale scored a single point in the second quarter, but Karingal were still able to score a further three goals before the long break.

Karingal scored 3.4 in the third quarter, leaving them at 63 points going into the final quarter.

In the end, Pearcedale was only able to score three points in the whole game. Karingal scored a further three goals in the final quarter and win

by 82 points.

Warragal Industrials managed to best Frankston in their clash, despite Frankston having the home ground advantage.

Quarter one begun with Frankston scoring a single point while Warragal managed 3.1, giving them an 18-point lead at the first break.

Two points were scored by Frankston leading into the long break, but Warragal put another goal on the board.

Frankston were unable to score in the third quarter, giving Warragal the perfect opportunity to score a further 2.4, leaving them in the lead by 40 points going into the final quarter.

Warragal scored another goal in the final quarter while Frankston only managed another point, giving Warragal Industrials a 46 point win.

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Seagulls smash nine past Skye

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

MORNINGTON took no mercy on Skye United on Friday night and exposed serious shortcomings in the home side’s make-up with a staggering 9-0 victory.

This was a result of seismic proportion that sent shockwaves through State 1 South-East and cements Mornington’s bona fides as a serious promotion candidate.

No-one envisaged the orange tsunami that would engulf Skye Recreation Reserve but it started in the 9th minute with a Ryan Paczkowski header from a Joe Hunt free-kick.

Kieran Dover made it 2-0 in the 15th minute with a low shot that was diverted by Skye’s Hamish Millar past his keeper Ittetsu Hirai. Dover was at it again in the 33rd minute when Skye’s defence was indecisive and he nipped in to hammer home a volley into the roof of the net. It was 4-0 nine minutes later from a Paczkowski corner whipped in from the right.

Shaun Kenny hammered home a loose ball from an attempted Nic Millar clearance in the 44th minute and if Skye thought the Seagulls would ease off the pedal in the second half it was wrong.

A brilliant reverse pass from James Kelly set up Nate Sim to make it 6-0 in the 49th minute and if Kane Runge had suddenly charged downfield and finished off a one-two by nutmegging Hirai no-one would have been surprised.

It was that kind of night, a night when an enormous gulf in class was in full public view.

Kosta Droutsas and Kelly joined in the feast and the final goal in the 82nd minute saw Dover complete his hat-trick.

So where to now for Skye?

The mental scarring of the playing group is a problem that Travis Mitchell and Alex Rojas must deal with immediately.

They are the coaches tasked with convincing their players that not all is lost and they haven’t become the easybeats of the league.

Head coach Phil McGuinness is overseas on a family holiday and will miss another two games.

In VPL1 Langwarrin had a great chance to grab three points against Bulleen Lions on Friday night but had to settle for a 2-2 draw.

Bulleen went ahead in the 34th minute with a firm header from Marko Bagaric following a corner.

Langwarrin hit back in the 42nd minute through Brad Blumenthal who was motoring in at the back post for a tap-in as the ball was played in from the left by Tosan Popo.

In the 73rd minute a superb lob volley from Alun Webb was worthy of a winner but six minutes into time added the visitors struck again.

Bulleen had pressured Langy late in the match and had won a free-kick.

As the referee was returning from lecturing the Bulleen bench the free-kick was taken only to strike the bar and bounce over.

The ref ruled that he wasn’t in position and ordered a retake.

Jake Cardillo didn’t miss sending a low strike out of the despairing clutches of Langy keeper

Sensational Seagulls: Mornington lines up before Friday night’s clash. Back row, left to right: Joe Hunt, James Clark, Ryan Paczkowski, James Kelly, Campbell Steedman, Kane Runge, David Waring (team manager). Front: Shaun Kenny, Nate Sim, Kieran Dover, Chris Droutsas, Callum Goulding. Picture: Darryl Kennedy

James Burgess.

In State 2 Peninsula Strikers enjoyed a first win of the season when beating North Caulfield 2-1 away on Sunday.

After a scoreless first half Strikers struck took two minutes into the second period.

Jerome Valadon played in Riley Anderton who finished well.

In the 65th minute Valadon pounced on a back pass to make it 2-0 and North Caulfield’s sole reply came in the final minute of normal time after Daniel Sacks was quickest to react from a scramble inside Strikers’ box.

The result took Strikers from 11th to 5th on the table.

In State 4 Chelsea got back to winning ways with a hard fought 1-0 away win over Monash University last weekend.

The decisive moment came in the 22nd minute.

Liam Burford broke down the right and played a low cross to the top of the box and Marcus Anastasiou slotted it first time into the bottom right corner.

On Friday night Chelsea is at home to league leader Springvale City.

Chelsea has already lost two of its first four games and another loss would cast serious doubt over its promotion credentials.

Baxter drew 2-2 at home to Riversdale on Saturday.

The visitors struck in the 8th minute with a spectacular long-range volley from Patrick Magris that rocketed into the top far corner of goal.

Baxter hit back in the 37th minute when Calvin Delaney’s excellent long free-kick released Aaron Credlin on the right and his volleyed cross was met by Jai Power whose glancing header gave

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Riversdale’s keeper no chance.

Baxter looked to have secured the points until the last minute of normal time.

Baxter keeper Colby Jones could only parry a firm dipping strike from outside the area and the incoming Mark Jencik tucked away the loose ball. Rosebud lost 3-1 away to Kings Domain on Saturday.

The ’Buds went 1-0 up in the 34th minute against a very physical opponent.

Their goal came from a Charlie Gunning corner and the visitors were good value for their halftime lead.

The second half was a very different affair with Kings Domain dominating and deservedly winning despite Rosebud missing some key chances.

Rosebud will hold a Special General Meeting at its clubrooms this Thursday at 8.30pm.

The meeting will vote on a proposed merger with Rosebud Heart.

Given the significance of the vote Rosebud urges all members to attend and have their say.

In State 5 Seaford United won its first game of the season when beating Noble Hurricanes 3-1 at Alex Nelson Reserve on Friday night.

Seaford struck first after a delightful left-footed ball in behind from Matt Davis in the 15th minute found Matt Cobb who laced his strike home from a tight angle at the back post.

Five minutes later Davis went from hero to zero when his back pass led to a Hurricanes goal.

Seaford’s Jonas Harasser gave away a penalty and Koray Yildirim made no mistake from the spot.

The visitors pushed hard in the second half and were rewarded in the 65th minute.

The returning Blake Hicks whipped in a delightful cross which was flicked on from Conor Mcfall at the front post to Alex Roberts who scored on his debut with a volley.

Roberts is a former Skye United, Bentleigh Greens, Frankston Pines and Brandon Park forward who has previously played for Seaford.

The sealer came in the 85th minute when a Matt Davis clearance led to Zain Ahmad rounding off the scoreline.

Somerville lost 2-1 away to Lyndale United on Saturday.

Troy Dekker scored for Somerville in the 93rd minute.

In State 6 Mount Eliza’s perfect start to its promotion campaign continued on Saturday with a 4-0 home win over Brighton.

Michael Wright scored twice from the penalty spot and completed his hat-trick in the 68th minute.

Substitute Will Gowans was Mount Eliza’s other scorer.

Frankston Pines had a disappointing 2-1 loss at home to Old Melburnians on Saturday.

Pines opened the scoring right on half-time when Nathan Yole got on the end of a superb Kyan Taberner cross from the left.

United last weekend.

Mentone created several chances but conceded two early goals from sloppy defensive play and there was no way back from 3-0 down at halftime.

The local club remains pointless after four rounds.

In State 7 Aspendale lost its first points of the season when going down 3-2 at home to Keysborough District on Saturday.

After missing some early chances Aspendale hit the front in the 24th minute when Patrick Finnegan’s pass found Kailan Smith whose left-foot shot beat Keysborough keeper Louis Fevrier.

Slack marking from the hosts allowed Keysborough’s Mohammed Alshammari to level in the 38th minute.

Aspendale went ahead again in the 54th minute with an excellent Taylan Yildirim strike from a tight angle.

Keysborough levelled in the 79th minute when Jamie Mason scored from the penalty spot following a Sam Curtis handball.

Aspendale got caught on the break pushing for the winner with Alshammari again finding room and making no mistake in the 89th minute.

Mount Martha’s horror start to the season continued with a 7-0 drubbing away to Burwood City last weekend.

NEXT

WEEKEND’S GAMES

Friday 24 April, 7.30pm

Brunswick City v Langwarrin, Dunstan Reserve

Friday 24 April, 8.15pm

Casey Panthers v Mount Eliza, Prospect Hill Reserve

Friday 24 April, 8.30pm

Mornington v St Kilda, Knox Regional Football Centre

Chelsea v Springvale City, Edithvale Recreation Reserve

Saturday 25 April, 3pm

Beaumaris v Skye Utd, Beaumaris Reserve

Peninsula Strikers v Dandenong South, Centenary Park

East Kew v Baxter, Willsmere Park

Seaford Utd v East Bentleigh, North Seaford Reserve

Somerville Eagles v Noble Hurricanes, Westernport Secondary College

Mentone v Bunyip District, Mentone Grammar Playing Fields

Mount Martha v Boronia, Civic Reserve

Saturday 25 April, 3.15pm

Glen Waverley v Aspendale, Carlson Reserve

Saturday 25 April, 6pm

Rosebud v Monash University, Olympic Park

Frankston Pines v Old Ivanhoe, Monterey Reserve

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