Mornington News 9th June 2026

No new mayor as vote deadlocked

Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire

councillors have failed in their bid to elect a new mayor on Tuesday (2 June) after the vote was deadlocked, with Cr Paul Pingiaro to carry on as acting mayor until they try again.

Councillors were required to convene a meeting to elect a new mayor of the Mornington Peninsula Shire

Council after the resignation of the previous mayor, Anthony Marsh.

Two councillors nominated for the role of mayor; current acting mayor Cr Paul Pingiaro, and Cr Stephen Batty.

Batty was the first nominee given the opportunity to convince his colleagues of his merits for the role.

“I have nominated for mayor today as I do not like current situation of having an acting mayor and no deputy mayor as I believe as we move

forward these two positions are vital for the council,” said Batty.

“I have not canvassed anyone. So I’ll probably only receive one vote.

“However, if I was elected, I would welcome and encourage, facilitate, promote discussion and make the entire Mornington Peninsula the place to live.

“I see the role of mayor as a facilitator; a conduit for robust discussion to benefit all residents, businesses, community groups and the volun-

teers.

“It’s a shared responsibility and keeping all councillors fully updated and briefed is a major attribute of this position.”

Pingiaro was then given the opportunity to speak to other councillors.

“Tonight I’m standing because this council actually needs stability, experience and a mayor who’s ready from day one,” said Pingiaro.

Over recent months, I’ve done the work, I’ve stepped up when I was

needed, and I’ve worked closely with the CEO, governance, councillors and the monitors.

“I understand how important this role is in this point in time. This isn’t just about chairing meetings, it’s about judgement, discipline, relationships and keeping counsel as steady as possible, particularly as we enter into council by-elections and state elections, where there are three seats on this peninsula.

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Former first responder to paddle Murray River for PTSD awareness

Raia Flinos raia@mpnews.com.au

FORMER first responder Paul Turner will paddle more than 2350kms along the Murray River to raise funds and awareness for emergency service workers living with post-traumatic stress.

Turner is a Mt Eliza resident who spent 26 years with Victoria Police. Five years ago, he was forced to retire due to post-traumatic stress. His development of the condition was a result of a fatal collision he witnessed during his 11 years of highway patrol.

“My youngest child at the time was the same age as the actual child that was killed in the fatal collision, so that triggered my PTSD,” said Turner. Turner took a couple of months off work and thought he was fine to return, but seven years later when he was assigned to oversee a project, the stress and burnout caused his PTSD to reaggravate.

“I went off work in November 2018, and after two years being off work, if you haven’t made any improvement, the Police Medical Officer basically signs you off and you can’t return to duties,” said Turner.

“And subsequently, I’ve had a number of medical assessments, and I’ve been deemed unable to return to any form of paid employment.”

Turner was only 49 years old when he was forced to retire and struggled with suicidal ideation, severe depression, and anxiety.

“I was struggling quite a bit and there wasn’t much support,” said Turner.

“Well, I wasn’t aware of if there was much support back then until I came across TJF.”

TJF stands for The Journey Forward, a charity established by first responders to help emergency service personnel affected by the condition.

The name is a play on words for a term Turner said he was taught on his first day in the academy back in 1995.

“It stands for ‘The job’s f***ed’,” said Turner.

“There are a lot of occasions where police officers are dealing with all sorts of situations, a lot of them inter-

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nal politics, and they just go TJF.”

“The guys have now turned that acronym round to ‘the journey forward’ to symbolise the moving forward after PTSD diagnosis and/or going off work as a first responder.”

Turner has been involved with TJF for a few years and attends fortnightly catchups.

“It’s a good way of being around people who understand where you’re coming from, and there’s no judgement,” said Turner.

Now, five years after retirement, Turner has decided to kayak from

Bringenbrong in New South Wales to Goolwa in South Australia to raise awareness and funds to support TJF.

“One of the things with PTSD, and most mental health, is the fact that there’s quite a degree of stigma that becomes attached to it,” said Turner.

“And that stigma is a result of people not fully grasping and understanding PTSD, depression, and how it makes you feel on a day to day basis.”

Research from Black Dog Institute has found one in seven first responders have probable PTSD.

“I think a lot of people find there’s

that solitude and they just feel like when they’re struggling with mental health, they’re on their own,” said Turner.

“Or some people feel that they’ve got nowhere to turn to but that couldn’t be further from the truth. These people, if they’re struggling, they can just turn around and ask for some help.”

Turner is due to head off at the beginning of November to make it to Yarrawonga in time for the Massive Murray Paddle, which is a charity race that takes place over five days. Turner will complete the race and then continue on towards Goolwa.

“It’s going to be six to eight weeks on the Murray River and the only person there that I’ve got to rely on is me,” said Turner.

“It’s going to be mentally tough, it’s going to be a physical challenge as well, and it’s also going to push mental boundaries for me just with the solitude as well.”

Any money raised will go towards TJF and their mission to break the stigma around PTSD and mental health and provide a safe space for current and former emergency service members.

“The most important thing to take away is that if you are struggling from mental health issues…you’re not alone,” said Turner.

“Even if people are not in a position to donate money, another way they can help is just to share the fundraising page far and wide because at least you’re getting the message out there.”

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Pups take protest to parliament over porta-loo problem

Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au

THE poor state of Mornington Junior Football Club’s facilities at Narambi Recreation Reserve in Mornington were raised in state parliament last Wednesday (3 June) with a group of players watching on from the public gallery.

Despite a masterplan being prepared by the Mornington Peninsula Shire for the club’s home ground in 2019, the junior football club is making do with clubrooms that are no longer fit for purpose, and a tiny transportable with two plastic porta-loos, and no running water, at the other oval where the girls teams play (MP and junior club call for urgent action on facilities, The News 19/5/26).

After visiting the facilities himself, Mornington MP Chris Crewther invited players up to Parliament House to shine a light on their need.

Crewther gave four members of the Bulldogs under 18’s girls squad and one member of the under 13’s boys team a tour of Parliament House, including meeting MP for Hastings Paul Mercurio and MP for Nepean Anthony Marsh in the Queen’s Hall for a chat and a photograph.

Crewther then entered the chamber, reading a speech calling for action on the facilities, as the player watched on from the public gallery.

Crewther called for the Minister for Community Sport, Ros Spence MP, to urgently visit Narambi Recreation Reserve to discuss funding towards the redevelopment of its “desperately inadequate facilities”.

“The club is one of the great local sporting success stories. It is growing quickly, it is inclusive and it is doing exactly what we want junior clubs to do,” said Crewther.

“In 2019 the Mornington Peninsula Shire prepared a master plan for Narambi. At that time, the club had around 120 junior players. Today it has 381 junior players, including 120 girls play-

ing from under 12’s through to under 18’s. That growth should be celebrated.

“The club has fielded its first ever under 18’s girls team with special commemorative jumpers, with pink trim, to mark the occasion. I am pleased that some of those under 18’s girls are here tonight.

“At one oval, the club is relying on outdated clubrooms that are no longer fit for purpose. At the other oval, where many of the girls teams train and play, there is a tiny transportable, two plastic porta-loos, no running water, and no proper lighting.

“That means young girls are expected to use porta-loos in the dark. There is no running water for them to wash their hands. If players want to fill their drink bottles, they have to walk down to the bottom oval and use a tap also used to fill a dog bowl.

“That is not safe, dignified or acceptable.

“The club is not asking for a luxury. It is asking for basics with modern and safe facilities that match the size and the needs of the club.

“These are perhaps some of the worst facilities I’ve seen in the whole of the Mornington electorate. That is why this state government needs to step in.

“This government needs to find funding so that junior female footballers in Mornington and footballers generally do not have to use portaloos in the dark.”

The night ended with the girls insisting Crewther participate in a TikTok for their social media account on the steps of Parliament House.

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New defibrillator installed in Mt Eliza

By Raia Flinos

A NEW defibrillator has been donated to Mount Eliza residents and installed in the Village Green. The Ranelagh Club and Bendigo Bank, alongside organisers and sponsors of the Mount Eliza Swim Classic, made the donation possible. Cr Stephen Batty said every second counts in a cardiac emergency and the first two minutes are crucial.

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The defibrillator has been installed in the Village Green as part of a planned effort to have three devices throughout Mt Eliza village.

“We’re so grateful for their support in keeping our community safe,” said Batty.

Bendigo Branch manager Fiona Parsons and her staff came together to meet the president and general manager of the Ranelagh Club, Dan Mestan,

to celebrate the new installation. Ambulance Victoria said in 202425, 63% of cardiac arrest patients survived when first shocked by a public automated external defibrillator (AED), compared to seven per cent when there was no CPR or AED use. There are currently over 8200 publicly accessibly AEDs in Victoria, with the newest in Mt Eliza adding to the tally.

Road to recovery after Sorrento storm havoc

Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au

THE careful salvaging of the Moonraker Dolphin Swims vessel was undertaken over the King’s Birthday weekend, with the owners vowing to not stop working until they are back on the water.

The 20m-long commercial vessel lost its mooring and ran aground near the Sorrento boat ramp on Monday 1 June. It was among twelve vessels that either lost their moorings and drifted ashore or were sunk during the storm.

The removal of the vessel was a multi-day exercise, being readied before finally being lifted by crane onto a waiting barge on Saturday.

A public notice placed at the site said “Moonraker is a locally owned and operated tour vessel owned by Torie and Sandy Mackinnon. Moonraker Charters began in September 1990 and will continue into the future. The family has been local to Sorrento for generations and are on-site today, so please respect that this is an incredibly challenging time for them”.

One of the owners of Moonraker Dolphin Swims, Torie Mackinnon, told The News they’d be back.

“The boat is repairable,” said Mackinnon.

“The main breach is in the forward accommodation area, so it means vital equipment hasn’t been damaged.

“The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has been great, but there is still a long road ahead.”

The vessel has been barged to

Melbourne Boat Yard at Appleton Dock where, in the coming days, it will be moved into a shed for further inspection.

“There is quite a process to still go through, even before repairs begin,” said Mackinnon.

“It starts with engine and gearbox preservation work, and then we need to gather quotes for repairs and liaisewith the insurance company.

“We are hoping to have the vessel back into the water by the end of the year, but to a large extent it is out of our hands.”

If there is any silver lining to the loss of their vessel, it is that the loss came at the beginning of their inactive winter season, minimising disruption in the short term.

“By and large, the community support has been phenomenal,” said Mackinnon.

“There was a big crowd assembled for the lifting of the vessel onto the barge. Unbeknown to the crowd, my mother and I were there too, just anonymously standing among the onlookers.

“It was a great comfort hearing what people had to say. Positive comments about people’s experiences they’ve had over the years with Moonraker. It was really what we needed after a very tough week.

“Online there have been some nasty, and wildly inaccurate comments, but mostly the support has been phenomenal.”

Mackinnon said the vessel meant a lot to her family.

“Of course, it is just a boat, and it can be repaired. But we have a strong emotional attachment,” said Mackinnon.

“The boat was designed by my mother and father and built in Freemantle in 1997 to replace our original vessel.

“My dad Marty and a crew sailed it over from Western Australia. We lost my dad to motor neurone disease 12 years ago, so it holds great sentimental value.”

The vessel has been in service since, and underwent a full overhaul in 2018 with new engines and electronics, full paint job and modified interior.

A statement from Park Victoria about the loss of vessels during the 1 June storm said “In its role as local Port Manager for Port Phillip and Western Port, Parks Victoria is working with owners and salvors to ensure the safe and timely removal of the damaged vessels.

“High winds and high swells have continued to affect the local area over the past few days, and vessel owners are urged to check for any damage once it is safe to do so.

“While vessels may be tethered and afloat it’s possible they, or the mooring tackle, have sustained damage and could detach from the mooring or sink in the future.

“Parks Victoria is in contact with mooring holders along the southern end of the Mornington Peninsula and is continuing to monitor the situation.”

Anyone who notices untethered or sinking vessels should call 13 19 63.

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NBL star’s breast cancer wake-up call

Sarah Halfpenny sarah@mpnews.com.au

PAUL Maley didn’t give much thought to breast cancer, until a sleepless night three years ago changed everything.

The Mornington Peninsula-based former professional NBL player is one of the subjects of Conquering Breast Cancer, a new Australian documentary releasing in cinemas nationwide from 10 June, including at Village Cinemas Karingal on 21 June. Presented by Melbourne filmmaker Sue Collins, the film weaves together survivor stories – including those of Olympic legend Raelene Boyle AM MBE, and First Nations mountaineer Kristal Kinsela – with expert insight from leading oncologists and researchers, asking whether Australia can rise to the challenge of ending breast cancer deaths.

Paul was 56 when he noticed something unusual while trying to get comfortable in bed one night in May 2023.

“I rolled on my left side and put my hand in my left armpit, and I felt something like an obvious hard bump,” he said.

“It obviously didn’t belong there, it was so foreign and different.”

He went to his GP the next day where the doctor suggested it could be a cyst, but referred him for an ultrasound. About a week later, driving home from work, Paul got the call that would alter the course of his life.

“I said, ‘Can’t you just tell me what it is?’ And he said, ‘I’d rather talk to you in person.’ And I thought, okay, this is not good,” he said.

Within two weeks he had undergone a biopsy and PET scan. The diagnosis was breast cancer, which had already spread to two of his lymph nodes.

“When you have somebody tell you that you definitely have cancer, it’s a huge dose of fear is what I would say,” he said.

The stakes felt enormous. Paul’s three adult children from his first marriage were already grown, but he and his wife had just welcomed a baby the previous November.

“The idea that I might not be there” for his young son added a new dimension to the fear, he said.

Treatment was immediate and intensive – surgery to remove the tumour and lymph nodes, followed by six months of chemotherapy and a month of radiotherapy. He now takes a daily medication to limit oestro-

gen in his body, as his cancer was oestrogen-driven.

Paul described chemotherapy as being like a slot machine, with symptoms including exhaustion, nausea, dizziness, headaches, dry mouth and peripheral neuropathy cycling through unpredictably.

“It’s like every three hours you had to pull the lever, and any combination of those could come up that would last for three or four hours. It could be all eight, you could be having a really bad day, or it could just be three,” he said.

His sporting background gave him a framework for getting through it.

Paul came to Australia on an NBL contract and stayed, and 36 years later he still calls the peninsula home. He played 12 years in the competi-

tion, mostly with the now-defunct North Melbourne Giants before finishing his career with the Adelaide 36ers.

“The commitment to training, the commitment to a plan, dealing with adversity, and having to work back from things like injury and go through the different emotions and physical stresses – I would say that definitely helped,” he said.

On days when symptoms eased, he kept moving with short bike rides, walks, and even the occasional surf near his Somers home. His wife’s support, he said, was extraordinary.

“I had amazing support, my wife was incredible, and I had a terrific support network. I exercised, and I think I stayed for the most part positive,” he said.

Three years on, his health is good.

His involvement in the documentary came after Paul shared his story at a Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) event and later became an ambassador for the organisation’s Pink Lady match in partnership with the Melbourne Football Club in 2025, generating significant media coverage that caught the filmmakers’ attention.

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, around 1 in 600 men are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, and more than 40 men die from the disease each year in Australia. Paul wants those numbers to register.

“Don’t wait. If you feel something or something’s off, act immediately. I think I’m here because of that. It had already moved into my lymph nodes,

so if I had waited even a little bit, maybe I’m not here in this conversation,” he said.

“And for those who are presented with the challenge, trust the Australian medical profession, all the support that is available, and attack it. Go into it with the most positive mindset you can, and allow yourself to be supported by your loved ones.”

Conquering Breast Cancer is the third instalment of Moonshine Agency’s Conquering Cancer series, following Conquering Skin Cancer and Conquering Cervical Cancer. The film opens nationally on 10 June and screens at Village Cinemas Karingal on 21 June. For more information visit conqueringbreastcancer. com.au

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Beekeepers seek land as mite infects local hives

Raia Flinos raia@mpnews.com.au

MORNINGTON Peninsula beekeepers are calling for a dedicated treatment site after the destructive Varroa mite was detected in local bee populations.

Mornington Peninsula Beekeepers Association (MPBA) has approached Mornington Peninsula Shire to request access to land where infected swarms can be treated and quarantined away from existing hives.

MPBA President Renato Pocci said the parasite has spread rapidly around the peninsula in the last month or so after arriving in Australia through a NSW port in 2022.

“It’s hit the Mornington Peninsula, to my knowledge, in the last probably month,” said Pocci.

“By this time next year, you imagine it’ll be everywhere.”

The Varroa mite feeds on bees and reproduces quickly within hives. They can spread disease among bee populations and weaken the colony to the point of collapse if left untreated.

Pocci said while it is not possible to eradicate the Varroa mite once established, it is possible to keep numbers low, maintain a healthy hive, and minimise impacts on honey production.

While members of the MPBA are trained in treating the Varroa mites, Pocci said they are facing a significant problem finding land to home the infected swarms.

The volunteer-run service collects swarms that are reported by council and residents which helps prevent bees from being destroyed and allows them to be rehomed with local beekeepers. Infected swarms are unable to be taken to volunteers’ properties without risk of mites spreading to healthy hives.

“Every time they collect a hive now, they’ve got to take it back to their homes and they’re going to infect all their hives,” said Pocci. “We need an area where we can actually put these hives so we can treat them and look after them away from other hives.”

Pocci said if they can’t find a suitable site, they may be forced to stop collecting swarms all together which could potentially mean the shire wouldn’t have any option but to exterminate.

Councillor David Gill said he has asked officers to investigate whether

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“If elected, my focus will be simple: respectful leadership, inclusion of all councillors, strong governance, and keeping council focused on the outcomes for our community.

“I’m not pretending this role is easy. In fact, at times at borders on untenable. But I’m here to do it, I’m standing up to do it, and I’ve acted in this position over the last 90 days.

“I’m not standing for a title. I’m standing to finish the job that I started in February.

“I’m standing because I believe that I’m the most stable, prepared and responsible option for this council.

“This council can’t afford a learning experience halfway through a mayoral term and a monitor appointment. It needs stability, readiness and leadership from day one, and that’s what I’ve done. And that’s what I offer.”

Put to a vote, both candidates for the position attracted five of the ten councillors’ votes.

there is any land that could be suitable for the MPBA.

“Part of our responsibility is developing the resources and economics of the peninsula,” said Gill.

“This is one of those things where if we can help, I think it would be great.”

Gill said there are lots of beekeepers on the peninsula who make an income from honey production.

“You’re not going to control the spread now, it’ll just keep spreading,” said Gill.

“But what you can do is keep it to a minimum and allow honey production to be as good as you can still have it with Varroa mites.”

Beyond honey production, Gill and Pocci both emphasised the importance of bees as pollinators who support the production of fruit, vegetables and other crops.

The MPBA is open to considering both council-owned and privatelyowned land for the site, provided it is isolated from other hives and suitable for treatment and quarantine purposes.

Residents with infected hives are encouraged to contact the MPBA, whose members can advise the best plan to help monitor and treat the mites.

The chair of the meeting, Mornington Peninsula Shire CEO Mark Stoermer then adjourned the meeting for 20 minutes so candidates could canvass support.

Returning to the chamber, the position of mayor was again put to the vote with the same deadlocked outcome.

Stoermer then adjourned the meeting for a second time so councillor could discuss a way forward with the options being to hold another meeting, right through to postponing the vote for a new mayor to the annual election of the mayor in November.

Councillors returned to the chamber and Cr Max Patton moved that the mayoral vote be postponed until 6pm on 16 June when the councillors will again attempt to elect a new mayor. Cr David Gill seconded the motion, and the vote was unanimous to meet again on that date.

Celebration as clubhouse reaches new heights

Staff praise hospital building improvements

NEARLY six months on from its official opening, staff at the new Peninsula University Hospital building say that its design is improving patient care.

The redevelopment, designed by Bates Smart in partnership with Architectus, has added 130 beds and 15 operating theatres to the formerlynamed Frankston Hospital. The redevelopment also included expanded mental health and oncology services, a new helipad, and enhanced women’s and children’s care. The facility has the capacity to treat approximately 35,000 more patients each year.

Chantelle Pollard, nurse unit manager of the Chemotherapy Day Unit, has worked at Peninsula Health for eight years and experienced firsthand what the old building asked of staff.

“Our old unit was very small. The chairs were very close together and the patients didn’t have much privacy at all. We were trying to fit patients, sometimes relatives and staff and trolleys and equipment – it was just a very stressful environment,” said Pollard. “We’re no longer tripping over each other. We’ve got room to do our jobs properly, and I’ve even seen a reduction in people wanting to take leave because people feel so much more positive about being here.”

Previously located in a building separate from the main hospital, the unit is now fully integrated into level eight alongside all oncology and cancer services, meaning patients can move from a review appointment directly to treatment without navigating between buildings. “Previously we would have to take them via wheelchair, and it could be cold or wet, and was really quite an ordeal for them when they’re already unwell. That seamless integration of having all the oncology services on the one floor has been incredible,” said Pollard.

One of the most visible changes is the winter garden adjoining the nurse’s station – a sheltered outdoor space with bay views that allows chemotherapy patients to step outside during treatment for the first time. The unit also now features a wellness centre – a first for the hospital – where programs such as Look Good Feel Better can be offered on-site. The initiative runs monthly workshops for cancer patients covering makeup, wigs and scarves, supporting them to maintain their sense of identity through treatment.

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Petstock backs Boneo showjumping championships

AUSTRALIA’S top showjumping event, held annually at Boneo Park, has announced a new partnership with Petstock.

Boneo Park and Equestrian Australia have revealed Petstock will be the naming rights partner of the Australian Jumping Championships.

The event will be held from 2 – 6 December with more than 700 horses and riders expected to compete. The championships include over $100,000 in prize money and draw thousands of spectators.

Chair of the Equestrian Australia Jumping Committee, Graeme Watts, said Petstock coming on board is a significant result for the sport.

“Their commitment elevates the Australian Jumping Championships nationally and reflects a strong alignment with the values of our equestrian community,” said Watts.

Boneo Park CEO Greta Cooper said they are thrilled by the partnership and how it reinforces commitment.

“Our focus is on delivering a world class event through the highest standard of competition, facilities and broader event experience, and having a partner like Petstock alongside us is important to delivering against this ambition,” said Cooper.

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“We are passionate about the health, wellbeing and performance of animals, and this partnership allows us to support both horses and riders while showcasing our breadth of product offerings,” said Febo.

The competition hosts Olympic and World Equestrian Games representatives and State Champions who compete for the title of Australian Senior Champion. Free entry is available for any spectators who want to watch the top show jumpers in Australia compete.

Nepean Highway funds reallocated

Brodie Cowburn brodie@mpnews.com.au

THE cost of planned upgrades to the Nepean Highway has been revised, with $15m of the $50m promised for upgrades to the Nepean Highway and Overton Road intersection set to be diverted to other Victorian roads.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promised the money for the Nepean Highway/Overton Road project during the 2025 election campaign.

Last week the federal government announced it had allocated $10m to Frankston Council for works on the Nepean Highway Precinct, $25m to the state government to deliver the intersection upgrade, and reallocated the remaining money elsewhere.

“The remaining $15m will be reinvested in other Road Blitz projects within Melbourne. In addition, the Road Blitz Project is funding upgrades to the McLeod Road, Station Street intersection, and the Thompson Road and Mornington Peninsula Freeway interchange,” a joint media release issued by the federal government, state government, and Frankston Council read.

The media release stated the funding changes had occurred “following a detailed review of updated project costings and in line with the request by Frankston Council at the 2025 federal election for $10 million to support the Nepean Highway Precinct.”

The Times asked Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea if all of the reallocated $15m would still be spent within the Dunk-

ley electorate. A response from her office read “it has not been confirmed how the $15 million in savings will be allocated.”

“Revised cost estimates were submitted which confirmed that the project will be delivered as promised and under budget,” the response read.

“The $15 million in savings will be reinvested through the Road Blitz program, which includes upgrades to McLeod Road, Station Street and the Western Port Highway. Both projects which fall in the Dunkley electorate.”

Belyea said the outcome “demon-

strates what strong partnerships between all levels of government can achieve - delivering real, practical outcomes for our local community.”

“The upgrades to the Nepean Highway and Overton Road intersection, at the gateway into Frankston, along with improvements across the Nepean Highway Precinct, Carrum and Patterson Lakes are a major win for the Dunkley community - delivering safer roads, better connections and a more accessible community,” said Belyea.

Frankston mayor Cr Sue Baker said the funding would “deliver important

safety upgrades and improved connections along the Nepean Highway corridor”.

Council looks forward to continuing to work with state and federal governments to build on this investment and deliver the full Nepean Boulevard vision for our community, which is critical to supporting housing growth and shaping Frankston City as a vibrant and connected city centre into the future.”

Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke said “upcoming upgrades to the Overton Road/Nepean Highway intersection

will significantly improve safety and create a smoother, more efficient flow of traffic throughout the area.”

During a visit to Frankston last year, the Prime Minister confirmed that the federal government would spend $50m at Nepean Highway and Overton Road, and $25m at McLeod Road and Mornington Peninsula Freeway. The money for the Nepean Highway and Overton Road project was expected to be used to install traffic signals. (Road money stumped up before election, The News 24/3/25).

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Hundreds Gather for Reconciliation Family and Allies Day

AROUND 250 people gathered at Willum Warrain

Aboriginal Gathering Place in Hastings on Saturday 30 May for the annual Reconciliation Family and Allies Day, a community event celebrating culture, connection and support for reconciliation. This year’s theme, All in for Reconciliation, ran throughout the day, reflecting the importance of working together and the strong support Willum Warrain receives across the peninsula.

The event began with a Welcome to Country by Jimmy Brown from the Bunurong Land Council, followed by a cultural dance performance by Jarlo and Ganga Giri.

Speakers included Hastings MP Paul Mercurio,

Mornington Peninsula Shire acting mayor Cr Paul Pingiaro, Aunty Helen Bnads and Willum Warrain president Aaron Simmler.

Councillors David Gill, Michael Stephens, Kate Roper and Max Patton also attended.

Volunteers from Southern Women’s Action Network, Mornington Peninsula Human Rights Group and Southern Peninsula Allies supported the event, with the Mornington Peninsula Shire providing a community events grant. For Willum Warrain, the day was both a celebration and a clear statement that the Gathering Place remains an important destination for reconciliation on the peninsula.

Pelican Park secures electrification grant

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire has secured funding for new solar panels at the Pelican Park Recreation centre in Hastings.

The shire is matching the Australian Government’s investment of $1.5m after an agreement to formalise the project was signed in May.

Designs have now begun and construction is expected to begin in the 2027-28 financial year.

Cr Michael Stephens, who has been highly supportive of the electrification works, said he is excited the energy efficiency program for Pelican Park Pool has succeeded.

“The project remains an important capital upgrade that will benefit Hastings and the broader Western Port region,” said Stephens.

The recreation centre was closed for most of 2025 while a full revitalisation took place to help accommodate the energy upgrades. The works will require a short-term pool closure, with centre users to be notified in advance regarding dates.

Welcome TO THE WORLD

Parents: Nicole & Daniel

Birth date: 20.5.2026

Birth weight: 3290gms

Born at: Peninsula University Hospital

Parents: Emma & Connor

Birth date: 20.5.2026

Birth weight: 3150gms

Born at: Peninsula University Hospital

Parents: Shelby & Michael

Birth date: 27.5.2026

Birth weight: 3930gms

Born at: Peninsula University Hospital

Parents: Jamie & Ryan

Birth date: 20.5.2026

Birth weight: 4520gms

Born at: Peninsula University Hospital

Parents: Hind & Bailey

Birth date: 26.5.2026

Birth weight: 4100gms

Born at: Peninsula University Hospital

Parents: Kirsty & Jimmy

Birth date: 4.6.2026

Birth weight: 3570gms

Born at: Peninsula University Hospital

The funding comes after the shire was denied an electrification grant back in April, although they remained hopeful a new application would be approved (Pelican Park misses out on electrification grant, The News 10/04/26).

Acting mayor Cr Paul Pingiaro said he is thrilled the shire was successful in securing the grant this time around.

“Council is committed to upgrading facilities to include solar and more efficient pool heating to reduce our operating costs and make the facility more efficient and reliable,” said Pingiaro.

“This project will pay for itself in just over six years and supports council’s long-term energy saving goals.”

The project has been made possible under the federal government’s Community Energy Upgrades Fund (CEFU). The CEFU provides matched funding of up to $2.5m for electrification upgrades to help lower energy bills for government-owned or operated facilities.

Parents: Louise & Albert

Birth date: 3.6.2026

Birth weight: 3040gms

Born at: Peninsula University Hospital

Parents: Simone & Josh

Birth date: 3.6.2026

Birth weight: 4590gms

Born at: Peninsula University Hospital

Open up boat ramp parking during winter

AS a local resident, I would like to raise a question about the use of public space at the Safety Beach boat ramp precinct.

I fully support the need for dedicated trailer parking during the busy boating season. During summer and holiday periods, those spaces are essential and should absolutely be available for people using the boat ramp.

However, outside the peak boating season, the situation often looks very different. For much of winter, the trailer parking area sits largely empty, while nearby parking around the chemist, café, pizza shop and public toilets can be limited, particularly on weekends.

Many locals and visitors stop in the area to support local businesses, grab a coffee, pick up a prescription, use the public facilities or simply enjoy the foreshore. Yet a large section of public parking remains unavailable, even when there is little or no demand for trailer parking.

This is not an argument against boat users. It is a question about whether public space could be managed more flexibly throughout the year.

The Mornington Peninsula experiences its highest visitor numbers during the summer months. Outside that period, would it not make sense to consider a seasonal approach to trailer parking, similar to the way other public spaces have seasonal rules? Trailer-only parking could remain in place during peak boating months, while some spaces could be made available for general public use during quieter periods.

Local residents support these businesses

year-round, long after the summer crowds have left. It seems unfortunate to see valuable public space sitting empty for extended periods while nearby parking remains limited.

Perhaps it is time for a community discussion about whether the current arrangement is the best use of public space throughout the year.

Joanne Knight, Safety Beach

Taking a stand

Well done Peninsula Hot Springs on your recent public defence of respect and inclusion, surely the values that bring us together and make for the kind of community we want to belong to.

Maureen Donelly,

Mornington

Healthcare subsidy

The Labor Party will lose my vote and many more with this disturbing proposal to cut the subsidy on our private health cover. It will result in thousands of people giving up their cover and starting to rely on the public system in their final years.

I have gone without to keep my cover for private hospital, I have an excess as it reduces the premium slightly.

I have experienced trauma in the public system – an example was in my 80’s having to fall from a high bed as there were no steps available.

Another stay I asked for another pillow to be able to sit up, and was told there were none available.

These are the least of the issues I experienced.

I wrote letters of complaint regarding passing a kidney stone without proper medication, and ignored by staff while I placed bags of my vomit into the sink all night.

My advice is don’t get sick on Saturday night on the public system. My hair had to be cut once, as a plaster had been placed over the hole in my neck by a practising nurse and catching my hair. I actually witnessed the trained nurse instructing the newby.

We need to speak up to stop this proposed change happening.The public system is not coping now, with thousands of us ageing joining the waiting lists, it will be a disaster.

Maureen Piper, Mt Eliza Wood-fire

fan

Around this time every year we get sob stories and grievances against people burning wood in their Coonara heaters or in any other way, causing pollution, particularly particulate pollution and consequent irritation of the lungs, etc. (Wood-fire season, Letters 26/5/26).

I have a perennial mild occasional phlegmcough probably due to irritation. In winter I often sit around a wood fire of some sort in someones garage, in company, consuming wood and alcohol on a Sunday afternoon. Traditionally Australian.

There is absolutely no effect on my mild coughing, breathing or lungs. On the contrary there is a very beneficial effect on my mental well-being and happiness. Try it.

I don’t think wood burning is a real problem. I put my mild cough down to particulates and various gases in the air caused by petrol and diesel vehicles.

I put my money where my mouth is (and my wallet), and have used LPG for 50 years. It is a much cleaner fuel with no particulate emissions, contrary to diesel which is full of it.

Instead of petty efforts to ban insignificant wood burning, why don’t activists advocate for LPG for Australia’s motor fleet?

And please don’t rave on about electric vehicles, the two realities are that for a busy family car, or holidaying, or towing, or working vehicles in this country you have to have internal combustion engines.

In any case, we don’t have and never will, sufficient electricity supply to recharge a national fleet of electric cars.

Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington

Not disappointed

I saw Jane Northwood’s letter to the paper camplaining about the quality of the photograph on the front page of the Southern Peninsula News on 20th May (Extreme disappointment, Letters 2/6/26).

Yanni did his best given the strong morning sun and reflection off the water.

Those involved were thrilled to pieces that this wonderful community project made the front page, so thank you Yanni.

Mechelle Cheers, Chair Rye Community Group Alliance

Worm readers?

In reference to Jane Spier (Bin issues, Letters 2/6/26), I too found the green bags flimsy.

I now use them to wrap food waste that cannot go into my compost bin and freeze it until my green bin goes out for collection.

My small bin inside the house is lined with a folded sheet of newspaper and placed in my large compost bin when full.

It never smells, and even the newspaper is enjoyed by my worms.

Renae Rhodes, Rye

Dirty money

Email: contact@livingdesigndoubleglazing.com.au livingdesigndoubleglazing.com.au

Regarding the Jacinta Allan led Victorian Labor Government’s skewing new campaign funding laws to suit Labor, and its union paymasters (and indirectly, Labor supporting so-called Independents).

Frederic Bastiat’s words of:

“When plunder becomes a way of life for a group; they create for themselves a legal system” ring out like cathedral bells; heralding a new heir to the throne’s birth!

Howard Hutchins, Wantirna

Not a Dan fan

Brian Mitchelson is a Dan Andrews fan due to his success as our premier for 10 years (Dan Andrews fan, Letters 2/6/26).

I agree with his comments about the rail crossings as all Victorians benefit from this project. I do wonder though if Dan thought of the project or if one of his 90 advisers planted the seed.

Beyond that, Dan’s efforts saw debt grow to our current levels through inept financial management. His management caused a state lockdown to a point his government needed to borrow $400m from the federal government to pay government employees. During Covid, Victoria had 20,000 cases; five times than the next worst NSW with 4,000 cases. Unfortunately, Victoria had 400 Covid deaths while the total of the rest of the country had a similar number.

A recent inquiry into the Andrews government’s management of Covid was, to say the least, critical and left little if any praise of the government’s management of the crisis.

The real issue facing the Victorian public is the debt created by Andrews and Allan. It leaves a massive problem for any future government to manage, currently our interest bill is $14m per day, income $12m a day, our short fall against the principal borrowed is $14m per week, the per annum shortfall that gets added to the principal borrowed.

Currently, the laws made by previous and our current Labor government see criminals on six bail charges still in the public domain, car thefts are at levels way above the national average creating a $240m payout for the 12,000 vehicles stolen in the last year. The conditions of our major highways are appalling with little or no sign of an attempt to address the problems.

The debt the current labor party has amassed will continue to be a problem for our/your great grandchildren.

Bruce White, Safety Beach

BarleyCharlie@90

June, 2026. With a whimper? Have I run my race? Indubitably.

All up two books, Grains of Salt (600+) and another 200 as an addition to my meanderings (“Cocksparrows”) a boy into manhood (haha), and other aspects of my being here, NOT including my 38 years in theatre; overload?

I’ve had my say, clearly nothing earth shattering,.

As repeated, it matters little if no one reads it; the idea of the fascination resting with me.

My gorgeous wife died in 2004, meaning, at long last, able to get a word in, day after bloody day, empty days, WITHOUT contradictions, Lah De Dah.

Healthwise a problem, hoping to see out another Collingwood premiership, but far from confident. The reality of luck, most of direct family and friends long gone.

My thanks to this newspaper, the Rye RSL, good doctors, and those beautiful ladies working at Woolworths and Rye RSL.

On other unimportant matters: White nationalists, the obvious question; at what age do they receive their brains? Suggest they adapt the “Go Dry July” - and extend until they grow up, December, 2036?

More rubbish - “This is another beginning for me. I love you now more than ever.” Television, “The Bold and the Beautiful” aka slow motion comedy? Still, different tastes, to each his/her own.

Neale Daniher said “Grieving doesn’t get you anywhere”. Seconded Neale. Friends change, or die; no surprise, we all change, decade upon decade.

Lucky I’m NOT with AAMI, or Vodaphone? Watched Fran Lebowitz on Sara ABC 7.30. Reminded of MY Pauly (Keating). Classy Lady. Perspective, meaning almost all of one’s reported grief, real or imagined, can be put into context by watching SBS almost nightly, 6.30PM.

And now, the end is near, and so I face the final curtain.

Maybe not, nobody tells what’s around the corner. George Burns: “Say goodnight Gracie”.... “Goodnight”.

Cliff Ellen, Rye

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The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

SATURDAY

DEATH IN PARADISE

ABC TV, 7.30pm

FRIDAY

CUP FEVER!

SBS VICELAND, 8.30pm

This year’s FIFA World Cup is the biggest in history: 48 teams competing in 104 matches across 16 cities and three countries – the United States, Canada and Mexico. Every night of the 39-day football tournament, there’s also two Aussie jokesters – Santo Cilauro and Ed Kavalee (left) – pairing their sharp insights about the sport with good humour and commentary. Now in a versatile vodcast format (short for “video podcast”) and filmed in front of a live studio audience, the series is the ultimate World Cup companion.

After initially believing the official line that his late mother’s death was an accident, DI Mervin Wilson (Don Gilet) is closer than ever to the truth in this penultimate chapter of the 14th season. Given the go-ahead to reopen the investigation, the detective now has the entire Honoré police department helping out. That is, except new Commissioner Sterling Fox (Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge, right), who is determined to make his presence known. Just as the team starts to make headway in the case, Sterling pulls rank and throws a spanner in the works.

SUNDAY

SOCCER WORLD CUP: AUSTRALIA V TÜRKIYE

SBS, 1pm

As the Socceroos kick off their FIFA World Cup campaign in Vancouver this weekend, fans will be relieved to know that they won’t have to set any alarms for the opening match against Türkiye. This is only the third meeting on the pitch for the two nations – and the first since 2004, when the Crescent Stars prevailed in two friendlies. Marking their sixth consecutive FIFA World Cup, Tony Popovic’s Aussie squad will be hoping not only to record a historic first win against Türkiye, but also to build on their impressive Round of 16 run at Qatar 2022. Niav Owens and Claudio Fabiano host SBS’s live, free and exclusive coverage, while David Basheer (right) leads the call.

Thursday, June 11

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Gruen. (PG, R) 10.35 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 11.20 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Capture. (Mv, R) 1.55 Spicks And Specks. (PGs, R) 2.30 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.00 Restoration Aust. (R) 3.55 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (Ma, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

Twenty Twenty Six. (M, R) Follows the Director of Integrity for the

Cup.

Rolf Harris: Primetime

(M, R)

ABC Late News. 11.10 The Business. (R) 11.25 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (Ma, R) 12.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R)

5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Fortress Britain With Alice Roberts: Henry VIII Going It Alone. (PG, R) 8.30 Saving Yellowstone: Stealth Predators. (PG) Looks at Yellowstone’s wilderness.

9.25 A Gentleman In Moscow. (Ma) The Count’s world is turned upside down. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Banter. 11.20 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour AuvergneRhone-Alpes. 1.20 Rainbow Warrior: Murder In The Pacific. (PG, R) 3.10 Going Places. (PG, R) 4.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group A. Mexico v South Africa.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 14. Western Bulldogs v Adelaide. 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 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack. (Malv) An arrest turns violent for three officers.

12.30 Brave New World. (MA15+asv)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

WEDNESDAY COLDWATER

SBS, 9.25pm

Intent on avoiding the crime in his London neighbourhood, John (Andrew Lincoln) convinced his wife and kids to move to the Scottish Highlands. Now settled in Coldwater, John is aware that he has jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire. His own rage came to a head in last week’s premiere, leaving him indebted to his serial-killerobsessed neighbour Tommy (Ewen Bremner, above left with Lincoln). The bloke is bad news, but John can’t seem to tell, joining him on a hunting trip in Wednesday’s bizarre chapter. A layered examination of masculinity lies beneath the surface of this thriller.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 9.30 Jewels Of The Alps: Italy’s Great Lakes. (PGa, R) 10.30 BBC News At Ten. 11.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Countdown Concert. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 When Champollion Meets Ramses II. (PG, R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Patagonia. (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 Beat The Chasers UK. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 4. Finals.

10.00 A+E After Dark. (Mlm, R) A&E staff deals with a violent patient.

11.00 9News Late.

11.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.00 Next Stop. (PGaw, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop.

TEN (10)

Friday, June 12

(9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Compass. (PG, R) 10.25 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 10.55 Race Around The World. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Assembly. (PG, R) 1.45 Ground Up. (M, R) 2.10 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 3.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. (Final) Millie Ross sheds light on garden lighting.

8.30 Shetland. (Malv) The team uncovers the sinister truth behind the facility. Astrid Jakobson goes missing.

9.30 Race Around The World. (PG, R) Six filmmakers travel the world.

10.30 Gruen. (PG, R)

11.10 ABC Late News.

11.25 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R)

12.10 Love Me. (Final, MA15+s, R)

1.05 Rage New Music. (MA15+dhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains. (PG)

8.30 Record-Breaking Highways. Looks at France’s motorways.

9.35 Michael Palin In North Korea. (R)

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show. (Premiere) 11.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour AuvergneRhone-Alpes. Saint-Vulbas to Crest-Voland.

182.3km mountain stage. From France. 1.20 The Typist. (Mav, R) 2.25 Rainbow Warrior: Murder In The Pacific. (PG, R) 3.20 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 3.55 Going Places. (R) 4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group B. Canada v Bosnia and Herzegovina.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.55 Children’s Programs. 4.05pm Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.55 BattleBots. 9.40 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 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 14. Geelong v Gold Coast Suns. From GMHBA Stadium, Victoria.

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.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 5. Finals. From Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. 10.10 To Be Advised.

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.00 Fish Forever: Remote Vanuatu. (R) Al McGlashan and the team heads to Vanuatu, where they find mahi and wahoo.

1.30

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa, R) The team helps a couple in Maroubra. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather.

The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 11.30 10 News+. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Bamay. 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 Cup Fever! (Premiere) 9.00 The UnXplained. 9.50 The Americans. 10.45 Fashionista. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group A. Mexico v South Africa. Replay. 2.30am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 8.40 The Magic Canoe. 9.10 Spartakus. 10.00 Arctic Secrets. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Listen Up: The Many Lives Of Quincy Jones. (1990, PG) 2.00 Wild Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.10 Bamay. 6.40 Great Blue Wild. 7.30 MOVIE: The Sandlot 2. (2005) 9.25 MOVIE: Boomerang. (1992, M) 11.25 Late Programs. NITV (34)

6am

Morning Programs. 8.05 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 10.10 The Tunnel (Part 2) (2001, M) Noon Man Who Didn’t Want To See The Titanic. (2021, M, Finnish) 1.35 I Accidentally Wrote A Book. (2024, PG, Hungarian) 3.25 Pride & Prejudice. (2005) 5.45 A Room With A View. (1985, PG) 7.50 The Take. (2016, M) 9.30 Notes On A Scandal. (2006) 11.15 Late Programs.

Saturday, June 13

Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (PG) 12.00 Football. VFL. Round 12. Footscray Bulldogs v Sandringham. From Mission Whitten Oval, Melbourne. 3.00 QSO: Verdi Requiem. 4.30 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 DW English News. 8.00 Al Jazeera. 8.30 BBC News At Six. 9.00 France 24 English News. 9.30 DD India News Hour. 10.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. USA v Paraguay. 1.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group B. Canada v Bosnia and Herzegovina. Replay. 4.30 PBS News. 5.35 Underground Army. (PGav, R)

6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) Kel attends a conference.

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

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

7.30 Death In Paradise. (PGa) Mervin and the team pull together to pin down the prime suspect in his mother’s murder.

8.30 The Hardacres. (PG) Sam and Joe set out to prove themselves at the docks, while Mary navigates Lady Emma’s plans for a charity tea party.

10.00 The Capture. (MA15+, R) Rachel is caught up in a deadly conspiracy.

11.00 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) Continuous music programming.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Jewels Of The Mediterranean: Sicily. (PGa) Takes a look at Sicily. 8.25 The Hunt For The Last Nazis. (Malv, R) The story of how Australia enabled hundreds of alleged Nazi war criminals to slink into our suburbs after WWII.

9.55 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show. A look at all the FIFA World Cup action. 10.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. Stage 7. 12.20 Snowpiercer. (Mv, R) 2.10 The Lost Scrolls Of Vesuvius With Alice Roberts. (PG, R) 3.05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.05 Bamay. (R) 4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group B. Qatar v Switzerland.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.50pm Kangaroo Beach. 2.25 Mister Maker Around The World. 2.45 Wiggle. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Kangaroo Beach. 4.10 Dino Dex. 5.10 Octonauts. 5.35 Super Monsters. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.55 Caper Crew. 9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.25 Abbott Elementary. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie Show. 7.10 A Room With A View. (1985, PG) 9.15 Delfin. (2019, PG,

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Winter Cup Day, Sandown Saturday and Stradbroke Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

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

8.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) An American nomad is caught with large quantities of undeclared medicines.

8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer 2. (2018, MA15+v, R) A retired CIA black ops operative is forced back into action when his friend is murdered. Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Ashton Sanders. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.00 Devils. (MA15+av)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 11.00 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 6. Heats. 1.00 Drive TV Presents. 1.30 Explore TV Viking. (R) 2.00 My Way. (R) 2.15 Shark! (PGal, R) 3.30 Inside KOOZA By Cirque Du Soleil. 4.00

6.00 9News Saturday.

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) A terrier cross is looking for love. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PG) Mary and David need the team’s help to bring their house up to standard so they can move on when they relocate to the mainland. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) Follows paramedics as they respond to calls, including a diver trapped underwater by a piece of concrete. 10.30 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) The ambulance service is hit by a strike. 11.30 Elsbeth. (PGlv, R) A minor royal mysteriously dies. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 Mastermind Aust. 6.45 The Mega-Brands That Built The World. 7.35 Abandoned Americana. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 The Death Coast. (Premiere) 9.50 The Americans. 10.40 The Swiping Game. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group B. Canada v Bosnia and Herzegovina. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 6. Finals. From Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. Hosted by Sylvia Jeffreys, with commentary by Ariarne Titmus, Giaan Rooney, Ellie Cole and Ian Thorpe.

10.30 To Be Advised.

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

1.35 Drive TV Presents. (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)

Sunday, June 14

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (Final, R) 2.30 Race Around The World. (PG, R) 3.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (PG, R) 4.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: The Taboo Of Us With Hannah Ferguson. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Race Around The World. (M)

The six filmmakers face harsh challenges.

8.30 Ground Up. (Ml) AFL CEO Alistair is in town to help secure a site for the club’s new Training Centre.

9.05 The Capture. (Mlv) More video evidence of the attack emerges, isolating Carey further from those around her.

10.05 Death In Paradise. (PGa, R) Mervin pins down a suspect in his mother’s murder.

11.05 The Hardacres. (PG, R)

12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.00 Movin’ To The Country. (R) 4.30 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group B. Qatar v Switzerland. Continued. 7.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group C. Brazil v Morocco. 10.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group C. Haiti v Scotland. 1.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. Australia v Turkiye. From BC Place, Vancouver, Canada.

4.40 Hitler: A Life In Pictures. (PGa, R) 5.35 Underground Army. (PGav, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. Australia v Turkiye. Replay. 9.30 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Dream Teams. (Mals, R) Hosted by Jimmy Carr. 10.25 Rock Legends: Patti Smith. (PGl, R) 10.55 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.

11.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. Stage 8. 1.15 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (R) 1.50 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 2.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group E. Germany v Curacao. From Houston Stadium, Texas, US. 5.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group F. Netherlands v Japan.

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 14. St Kilda v GWS Giants.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.

8.40 7NEWS Spotlight. Focuses on major breaking news events and long-form investigations of national significance.

9.40 24 Hours In Police Custody: Murder In The Woods Pt 1. (Madv, R) Follows the Cambridgeshire police investigation into the premeditated murder of a young man.

12.00 MOVIE: Sea Of Suspicion. (2021, Masv, R) Michaela Kurimsky. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

(34) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 10.30 Australia’s Amazing Homes. 11.30 Escape To The Country. 12.30pm

(1977, MA15+) 12.35am Late

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00

6.00 9News Sunday.

6.30 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. (PG) Amateur cooks take to the kitchen. 8.15 Watson. (Return, PGas) Watson and the fellows spring into action when Mary’s mother accidentally poisons herself while battling a rare, fast-progressing form of dementia. 9.15 FBI. (Return, Mav) A routine investigation into the disappearance of a federal judge takes a dark turn as the team uncovers that he had been searching for his missing son on a secluded island. 12.00 10 News+. (R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 4pm Lion Dancers: The Crane And The Lion. 4.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 PBS News Compass Points. 5.45 The Frontier. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 The Death Coast. 9.50 The Americans. 10.40 The Swiping Game. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. Australia v Turkiye. Replay. 1am Creamerie. 2.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 1.50 Kangaroo Beach. 2.25 Mister Maker Around The World. 2.45 Wiggle. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 PJ Masks. 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.10 PJ Masks. 5.35 Super Monsters. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 The Inbestigators. 7.45 Caper Crew. (Final) 8.10 Animal Park. 9.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 7.00 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 8.40 Monsieur Verdoux. (1947, PG) 10.55 The Take. (2016, M) 12.35pm Nobody Has To Know. (2021, M) 2.30 A Room With A View. (1985, PG) 4.35 Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 6.35 Angel And The Badman. (1947, PG) 8.30 Rambo: First Blood Part II. (1985) 10.25 Moonfall. (2022, M) 12.50am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.

7.00 Shark! (PGhl)

8.15 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.15 9News Late.

9.45 The First 48: For Love And Honour/The Dark Side Of Love. (Malv) A West Tulsa man is gunned down.

10.45 American Ripper: The Grave. (Mav)

11.45 Love Cheats. (Ma)

12.35 Fish Forever. (PGl, R)

1.05 Let’s Eat With George. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 CampByMe. (Premiere) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

Monday, June 15

9.00 ABC

News

Mornings. 10.00 The Hardacres. (PG, R) 11.30 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (R) 2.55 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.20 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser. 9.35 Planet America. A look at American politics.

10.10 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Rolf Harris: Primetime Predator. (Mal, R) 12.05 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 12.50 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R)

5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group F. Netherlands v Japan. Continued. 8.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group E. Cote d’Ivoire v Ecuador. 11.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group F. Sweden v Tunisia. 2.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group C. Brazil v Morocco. Replay. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes: Rishi Nair. (PG)

8.40 24 Hours In Emergency: Where We Belong. (Mal) A motorcyclist is rushed to Queens Medical Centre.

9.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) Hosted by Jimmy Carr.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show. 11.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (R)

12.40 Great British Railway Journeys. (R)

1.15 Jia. (PG, R) 1.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup.

Group H. Spain v Cabo Verde. 4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group G. Belgium v Egypt.

6am Morning Programs. 3.20pm Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.50 WorldWatch. 4.50 PBS News Compass Points. 5.20 Al Jazeera. 5.50 Alone Finland. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 Mysteries Unearthed. (Return) 9.50 The Americans. 10.45 Fashionista. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group C. Brazil v Morocco. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.55 Children’s Programs. 4.05pm Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.35 Chopped Jnr. 10.15 Kids Baking C’ship. 11.00 Late Programs.

6am The Movie Show. 6.10 Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 8.10 Angel And The Badman. (1947, PG) 10.00 The Big Lebowski. (1998, MA15+) 12.10pm Hounds. (2023, M, Berber, French) 1.55 Monsieur Verdoux. (1947, PG) 4.10 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 5.50 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 7.30 Harold And Maude. (1971, M) 9.10 I Like Movies. (2022, M) 11.00 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.

9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 1.15pm Seinfeld. 1.45 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Round 9. Bommarito Automotive

8.40 Paramedics. 9.40 Emergency. 10.40 Late Programs.

Shark! (PGhl, R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Time Is Money. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Lacey lashes out.

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.

9.10 The Rookie. (Mav) When the president visits LA, the LAPD teams up with the Secret Service to ensure his safety.

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

11.10 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League.

12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R)

1.10 The Outdoor Room With Jamie Durie. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

Getaway. (PG, R)

My Way. (R)

Pointless. (PG, R)

Tipping Point. (PG, R)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Shark! (Final, PGhln) The celebrities come face-to-face with tiger sharks. 9.00 Footy Classified. (Ml) A team of footy experts tackles the AFL’s big issues and controversies.

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

11.00 9News Late.

11.30 100% Footy. (Mal)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Angel Has Fallen. (2019, MA15+) 10.55 Seinfeld. 11.55 The 100. 12.45am Love Island: Beyond The Villa. 1.40 The Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City. 2.30 Jeopardy! UK. 3.30 Big Rigs Of Oz.

10.40 Late Programs.

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. (PG) Amateur cooks take to the kitchen. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

Tuesday, June 16

ABC (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 Rolf Harris: Primetime Predator. (M, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Death In Paradise. (PGv, R) 2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Stuff The British Stole: The Cook And The Dead.

8.30 Rolf Harris: Primetime Predator. (Final, Ml) The whispers harden into evidence against Rolf.

9.25 I Was Actually There: Boxing Day Tsunami. (PGa, R) Firsthand accounts of the Boxing Day Tsunami.

9.55 Compass. (PG, R)

10.25 ABC Late News. 10.40 The Business. (R) 11.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.45 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.05 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, R) 12.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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

6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group G. Belgium v Egypt. Continued. 7.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group H. Saudi Arabia v Uruguay. 10.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group G. IR Iran v New Zealand. 1.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group F. Netherlands v Japan. From Dallas Stadium, Texas, US. Replay. 4.30 PBS NewsHour. 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 Time Is Money. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Curtis Stone. (PG)

8.30 Insight. A look at the Aussies embracing a childfree life.

9.30 Dateline: India’s Film Industry Scandal. Women in Kerala’s film industry stand up to mistreatment.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show. 11.30 The Negotiator. (MA15+a) 12.20 Divided We Stand. (Ml, R) 2.15 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 4.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group I. France v Senegal.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Harper struggles with Archie’s absence.

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.

9.10 Doc. (Ma) Richard looks to redeem himself while treating an overworked food delivery worker.

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

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

12.10 Happy’s Place. (PGal)

12.40 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, 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 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Mls)

8.30 Clarkson’s Farm: Hurrying. (MA15+l) Presented by Jeremy Clarkson. 9.40 Footy Classified. (Ml) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues. 10.40 9News Late.

11.10 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl)

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Destination WA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Building Ideas. (PG, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG) Amateur cooks take to 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

6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm The Grudge. 2.45 Food Lovers’ Guide. 3.55 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.50 Alone Finland. (Final) 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 Mysteries Unearthed. 9.50 The Americans. 10.40 The Swiping Game. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group F. Netherlands v Japan. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.55 Children’s Programs. 4.05pm Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Savage Builds. 9.25 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.50 BattleBots. 10.35 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am

(34)

Monsieur Verdoux. (1947, PG) 7.30 Discovering Film. 8.20 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 10.00 Like Water For Chocolate. (1992, M, Spanish) Noon The Sitting Duck. (2022, M, Hungarian, English, French) 2.15 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 4.00 Angel And The Badman. (1947, PG) 5.55 Where The Money Is. (2000, PG) 7.30 Shaft. (1971, M) 9.25 Bones Of Crows. (2022, MA15+) 11.45 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Great Blue Wild. 11.00 Living Black. 11.30 The Last Ice Hunters. 12.55pm Genocide In The Wildflower State. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters.

6am Room For Improvement. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Farmer Wants A Wife. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 House Of Wellness. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 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. 6am Seaway. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 CruiseAway. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Death In Paradise. 1.10 MOVIE: The Raging Moon. (1971, PG) 3.25 Explore. 3.40 MOVIE: The Big Job. (1965) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.40 Transplant. 12.40am Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30

(2003, M) 11.15 Late Programs.

Wednesday, June 17

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.55 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Gruen. (PG) Presented by Wil Anderson.

8.35 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG) Presented by Guy Montgomery.

9.25 Twenty Twenty Six. (Ml) A new Tournament Ambassador is announced.

10.25 Planet America. (R)

10.55 ABC Late News.

11.10 The Business. (R) 11.30 To Be Advised. 1.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mv, R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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7.30 SAS: AUS v ENG. (Final, Malv) The recruits face 12 hours of interrogation.

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New Municipal Hall opened in Frankston

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

THE official opening of the new Shire Hall was performed by Mr. C. Calder, chairman of the Country Roads Board, on Friday afternoon last in the presence of a large number of ratepayers.

The pupils of the Frankston school were also present, in charge of Mr. J. D. Jennings, headmaster, who arranged for the cheering reception which was given Mr. Calder.

The Shire president (Cr. F. Wells) introduced Mr. Calder, and said that the Council was very pleased to see him present to perform the ceremony. They were glad to have him because of the good work performed throughout the shire by the C.R.B. There were still a number of roads required, and it would be a long while before the Council could maintain them.

The extra road on the west side of Melbourne Road, and the Threechain road were works which are urgently needed.

Cr. Wells said the C.R.B. had executed a wonderful lot of work, both in this Shire and throughout the State of Victoria.

They were pleased to see Mr. Calder present to thank him for the assistance given to the Shire of Frankston and Hastings. (Cheers).

Mr. Calder (who was received with cheers) said he was delighted to see such a large number of children present. These were the future citizens, and he considered it a great compliment for them to participate in the opening of the new chambers.

The president had given a rec-

ognition to the Board that was not often extended to them. The Board sincerely appreciated the sentiments expressed.

Frankston had almost got beyond an outer town and was becoming a suburb. (Applause). It was the king pin to the Mornington Peninsula, which undoubtedly had a big future.

The Peninsula was easily accessible to Melbourne; it had a good climate and was wonderfully productive.

The scenery was as good as any on the southern coast of Victoria. (Cheers).

The Board was gratified to know that Frankston had a laudable civic pride.

Of course this shire, like many others, had passed through strenuous times, but it did not do to be poor and look poor (Laughter).

The people of the district were endeavouring to make the town look attractive. This building was a good investment, and the location was one of the best in the town.

Mr. Calder reminded those present of the men who were giving their time, which was valuable, to the building up of the Shire.

Councillors’ efforts were not always appreciated by the people as they should be. The one day a month given by them in attending council meeting, etc., was equivalent to the sum of £100 per year.

The average ratepayer was loath to part up his money for rates, but if he was asked to give one day a month, as these were doing, he might be justified in complaining.

Continuing, Mr. Calder said:- “I

am going to ask you to free your streets and roads of the bill-board nuisance.

The municipalities have power to abolish them. It is an outrage on public taste to have these boards erected on our roads”.

The C.R.B. would co-operate in having these signs removed from the main roads.

Your president informs me that there are strict building regulations in force throughout this shire. That is very creditable to the council. This place will be a city some day. (Applause).

I firmly believe that the rosy-faced children around me are an excellent advertisement for Frankston”.

In speaking to the children, Mr. Calder said “This is your civic centre, and I feel sure your teachers will instill that into your minds.”

He exhorted the children to obey their parents and to always do the right thing. Mr. Calder in turning to Cr. Wells said he congratulated the council on the substantial building which had been built at a moderate cost. He had much pleasure in declaring the new hall open, and wished them all a prosperous future.

(Loud cheers).

***

“Let Frankston Flourish!”

It is easy enough to make such all appeal, but it is another thing to be able to make the people of the district see that by answering that appeal in a proper way they are succoring local enterprise, while, on the other hand, by adopting a declinatory attitude towards it, they are stifling, not only such enterprise, but their

PUZZLE ZONE

own interests as well.

Our local Traders and Progress Associations are forever urging the residents of Frankston and the surrounding districts to purchase only from local business houses, and rightly so, too, for the very stout, solid, and sensible reason that such businesses are owned and controlled in the main by local residents or ratepayers, contributing to the municipal revenue from profits arising from the sales of their wares.

Here we have a true, and only reasonable way of fostering and saving from incorruption, our fine township and its business houses, and that way is by shopping locally.

On the other hand we find that on market days a certain amount of our main roadside and footpath is occupied by “foreign” competition, to wit, by a vendor of plants of various kinds who, besides obstructing our main thoroughfare to some extent, is not swelling the Council’s coffers with his £.s.d. as are local, bona-fide resident vendors of like goods, and money which should, and would be spent, in the district and circulated again therein is now taken away.

Here, then, we have the true way of starving and stifling local enterprises. Is it fair? Is it reasonable? What has the local Council to say concerning this grave state of affairs?

Let us hope that their reply to “kerbstone” vendors’ of goods will be a clean-cut “notice to quit.”

***

Fire station site - request to retain present position

Capt. D. H. Petrie and other members of the Frankston Fire Brigade

waited on the Council last Friday and asked that permission be granted for the brigade to retain the present site, and also that additional land be given for the erection of an up-to-date fire station. The building would be of brick and fully equipped.

Cr. Wells said at last Council meeting a request was received from the Boy Scouts Parents’ Committee for this site, if vacated by the Fire Brigade. The brigade had now decided to remain, if possible.

They had been in occupation for the past 40 years to my knowledge, said Cr. Wells, and are a very important body in the town.

The fire premiums on policies have been considerably reduced since the water has been laid on, concluded the speaker.

Cr. Brown: What about the policies throughout the Shire which are on properties in the town.

Capt. D. H. Petrie suggested to the Seaford councillors that they arrange for a branch of the Fire Brigade at Seaford, or else a Seaford Fire Brigade, which would, of course, cost much more to maintain.

Cr. Brown: Yes, a branch of the brigade at Seaford would be a very good move. We want to feel at Seaford that the brigade would be of some benefit to us in the reduction of our policies.

Crs. Brown and Oates moved that a plan of the whole block of ground be submitted to the Council, and the sites asked for be shown on same. Carried.

***

From the Pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 11 June 1926

Mornington long jumper selected for World U20 Championships

Sarah Halfpenny sarah@mpnews.com.au

A WHOLE lot of talent, training and perhaps some help from her lucky number has taken Mornington long jumper, Geena Davy, all the way to the World Athletics Under-20 Championships, after she sealed her spot on the Australian team with a qualifying jump of 6.27 metres.

“I was born on the 27th and 27 has always been my number,” said Davy.

“I had always said ‘I wonder when I’m going to jump 6.27’ and it happened on my qualifying jump, which was also really cool.”

The 19-year-old held off celebrating until Athletics Australia made the official announcement.

“The day that email landed in my inbox it was honestly just as exciting as the jump itself. It was a huge wave of relief and joy knowing it was definite,” said Davy.

She will fly to the USA to compete in Eugene, Oregon this August.

It’s the culmination of a journey that began at age nine at Balcombe Grammar, where a strong sports day performance sparked her love of athletics. She has trained under coach

Jason Hodson ever since, making him both her first and only coach.

“The relationship that we’ve built over the years is really special,” said Geena.

“He knows me so well and can build towards the big events.”

After joining Little Athlet-

ics Southern Peninsula and then Mornington Little Athletics, Geena eventually narrowed a wide field of events down to long jump.

“Long jump was just the one event I had always loved for so long,” said Davy.

Among her early milestones was equalling the Australian under-12 girls long jump record with a jump of 5.77 metres at age 12.

“I wasn’t thinking about records at all, I was having lots of fun, and I think that’s when the big jumps happen,” she said.

“I understood that the best performances come when you stop overthinking and just do what your body’s been trained to do.”

She has since accumulated six

national titles, one international title at Oceania level, and a personal best of 6.41 metres, set in Canberra in January this year.

“It was a really hot day and the track felt really fast and bouncy. I was in a really good head space,” said Davy.

“I was just excited to jump, free of pressure and expectation.”

Now studying a Bachelor of Sport Development at Deakin University, and coaching athletics at Haileybury College, Geena trains three times a week on the track and three times at the gym, with a weekly Pilates session added to her program.

She still lives in Mornington with her parents, and says university has made it easier to structure her sched-

ule around training than Year 12 did.

In Oregon, Geena is setting her sights on surpassing her personal best.

“I can’t control what the other girls jump, so I can just control my preparation and my mindset going into the comp and how I approach each jump,” she told The News

Looking further ahead, she has her eye on the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

“I’ll be 25 by then, which is really the prime age for a long jumper, and the fact that it’s a home event makes it even more special to think about.

Right now Oregon’s the focus, and every big goal is built in the steps.”

Follow Geena’s progress on Instagram at @geenadavy

Mornington grab second win for the season

MPFNL

By Kennedy McCullough

MEN’S DIV ONE SEN

THERE were only two games in Division One Seniors Men’s played over the weekend, and no Division Two Seniors Men’s due to a Kings Birthday split round.

Mornington managed to secure their second win of the 2026 season against Dromana. The game was played at Dromana’s home ground, yet Mornington managed to remain in line with or ahead of Dromana for the whole game.

The scores were fairly even at the first break, with Mornington leading by two points after scoring 3.2 to Dromana’s 3.0.

Both teams went into the long break on 48 points after Dromana scored five goals and Mornington scored 4.4.

Mornington began to pull away from Dromana in the third quarter after scoring six goals to Dromana’s 1.5. This put Mornington in the lead by 25 points.

In the final quarter, Mornington managed to score 4.2 while Dromana only managed to score 3.7, leaving Mornington to get their second win by 26 points.

Rosebud is still on top of the ladder after

winning another game for the season, this time against Sorrento.

Rosebud came into the game strongly, taking a 14 point lead in the first quarter after scoring 4.2 to Sorrento’s 1.4.

In the second quarter, Rosebud scored a further 6.9 while Sorrento scored 5.4, leaving Rosebud ahead by 27 going into half time.

Sorrento struggled to score in the third quarter, only scoring one goal while Rosebud managed to score three.

In the final quarter, Sorrento tried to get back into the game, scoring seven goals, but Rosebud scored five and remained in front, winning by 31 points.

Dusties continue their reign in 2026

MPFNL

By Kennedy McCullough

WOMEN’S DIV ONE SEN

WARRAGUL Industrials remain on top of the ladder after keeping Karingal scoreless nearly all game and winning.

The Dusties scored 1.4 in the first quarter with Karingal unable to get a score on the board.

In the second, Warragul scored a further 21 points to zip, leaving Warragul ahead by 31 points.

Warragul put their foot to the floor in the third quarter, scoring 5.2 while still keeping Karingal scoreless.

Karingal finally managed to score in the final quarter of the game, scoring two points to Warragul’s 3.2, allowing Warragul to win by 81 points.

Frankston had home ground advantage in their win against Pearcedale.

Frankston started the game strongly in the first, only allowing Pearcedale to score one goal while scoring over five themselves and leading by 26 points.

Pearcedale was unable to score in the second quarter while Frankston began to pull ahead, scoring a further five goals.

Pearcedale won the third quarter, scoring one goal to Frankston’s two points and creating a 58 point gap between the teams.

Frankston pulled way ahead in the final quarter, scoring a further 5.1 to Pearcedale’s 0.1 and winning by 88 points.

Mornington secured an easy win against Bonbeach after keeping the latter scoreless the whole game.

Mornington started the game strongly, scoring 36 points in the first quarter.

Mornington scored another 30 points in the second, leaving them ahead by 66 points.

In the third quarter, Mornington scored 3.6, placing them at a 90 point lead.

In the final quarter, Mornington scored 4.4, leaving them to win by 116 points.

Eliza Snehotta scored three goals for Mornington.

Hastings/Balnarring secured a win against Tyabb.

In the first quarter, Hastings/Balnarring scored three goals to Tyabb’s 1.1.

In the quarter before the long break, Tyabb was able to score a goal while Hastings/Balnarring only managed to score three points, separating the teams by eight points.

Hastings/Balnarring started to pull away in the third quarter after scoring 3.4 to Tyabb’s 2.0, leaving an 18 point gap between the teams.

Tyabb managed to win the final quarter after scoring three goals to Hastings/Balnarring’s 1.2, but the latter still was able to win by eight points.

Emily Stephens scored three goals for Tyabb. Josie Brent scored two goals for Hastings/ Balnarring.

on Saturday.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

DIVISION ONE MENS SENIORS

Saturday 13 June, 2pm:

win over

Devon Meadows v Frankston YCW – Glover Reserve

Edithvale-Aspendale v Langwarrin – EdiAsp Regents Park

Pines v Mt. Eliza – Eric Bell Reserve

DIVISION ONE MENS RESERVES

Saturday 13 June, 12pm: Devon Meadows v Frankston YCW – Glover Reserve

Edithvale-Aspendale v Langwarrin – EdiAsp Regents Park

Pines v Mt. Eliza – Eric Bell Reserve

DIVISION TWO MENS SENIORS

Saturday 13 June, 2pm: Seaford v Bonbeach – RF Miles Recreation Reserve

Pearcedale v Chelsea – Pearcedale Recreation Reserve

Crib Point v Rye – Crib Point Recreation Reserve

Frankston Bombers v Somerville – Baxter Park

Hastings v Red Hill – Hastings Club Karingal v Tyabb – Karingal Football Club

DIVISION TWO MENS RESERVES Saturday 13 June, 12pm: Seaford v Bonbeach – RF Miles Recreation Reserve

Pearcedale v Chelsea – Pearcedale Recreation Reserve

Crib Point v Rye – Crib Point Recreation Reserve

Frankston Bombers v Somerville – Baxter Park

Hastings v Red Hill – Hastings Club Karingal v Tyabb – Karingal Football Club

DIVISION ONE WOMENS SENIORS

Saturday 13 June, 12pm: Mornington v Pearcedale – Mornington Alexandra Park

Saturday 13 June, 12pm: Bonbeach v Frankston – Bonbeach Reserve

Saturday 13 June, 4.45pm: Karingal v Tyabb – Karingal Football Club

Sunday 14 June, 3pm:

Warragul Industrials v Hastings/Balnarring – Western Park

DIVISION ONE WOMENS RESERVES

Saturday 13 June, 12pm: Karingal v Tyabb – Karingal Football Club

Sunday 14 June, 1pm:

Warragul Industrials v Frankston –Western Park

Scoreboard

Seagulls put Celts to the sword

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

MORNINGTON’S promotion push maintained momentum on Saturday when it proved too classy for St Kilda Celts at Civic Reserve.

James Kelly had home team fans roaring their approval in the 15th minute when he scored a contender for goal of the season.

Kieran Dover crossed from the right and Kelly’s stunning bicycle kick sent the ball rocketing past St Kilda keeper Matt Harrington.

Nine minutes later Kelly was the main man again with another spectacular effort.

He pounced on a poor clearance, rounded an opponent and from 25 metres struck a powerful shot that once more left Harrington clutching at thin air.

St Kilda was on the back foot and its task became even harder when Dover made it 3-0 in the 33rd minute.

Kelly turned provider deftly laying the ball inside to Dover whose low shot from the edge of the area beat Harrington and went inside the far post. If the contest was all but over when the teams went in at half-time it certainly was a minute into the second half and it was Dover at the double.

A free-kick was played to Nate Sim on the right and his far post cross was headed in by Dover to make it 4-0 and put an exclamation mark on a dominant display by the Seagulls.

Mornington head coach Adam Jamieson was in Europe and assistant Nathan Peel was interstate but both are expected back this week.

Marinos Panayi took over the coaching reins against St Kilda assisted by Kyle Johnson and Hayden Taylor.

In VPL1 Langwarrin remains fighting for its league status with the bottom three clubs dropping into VPL2 next season.

The local side lost 3-1 on Friday night to Northcote at John Cain Reserve and is second last in the league.

Zac Bates’ season ended in the 21st minute when he had to be assisted from the pitch after suffering a broken collarbone.

Bates had just returned to Langy first-team action after breaking a leg in the off-season. He was playing against his previous club and has also been on South Melbourne’s books.

Bates has undergone corrective surgery.

There was little between these sides in the first half and the deadlock was broken in the 53rd minute in spectacular style.

Langy was playing the ball about at the back then eventually brought keeper Branten Kindler into the action.

His pass upfield was intercepted and in a flash Sam Warde had sent a well-weighted strike from just inside the attacking half over Kindler’s head and into goal.

The visitors hit back in the 70th minute.

Kindler played a long ball downfield that Northcote’s defence didn’t deal with.

Brad Blumenthal looked to be through when brought down outside the area and the loose ball fell to Tom Youngs whose predatory instincts

Seagulls soar: Mornington lines up before Saturday’s 4-0 win, back row left to right: Lachy Candy, Kieran Dover, Kane Runge, Ryan Paczkowski, James Kelly, Callum Goulding. Front row: Nate Sim, Campbell Steedman, Joe Hunt, Luke Goulding, Shaun Kenny. Picture: Darryl Kennedy

kicked in and he neatly slotted it past advancing Northcote keeper Kieran Brown.

It took until the 88th minute for Northcote to regain the lead when Giorgio Serdenes made no mistake with a free header from a corner on the left.

The game was put out of the visitors’ reach two minutes later when Langy substitute Ben Mason lost the ball to Zack Appleton just inside the area and the Northcote player struck a firm low strike that kept his side well positioned in the title race.

Langwarrin senior assistant coach Adam Poole and under-23s head coach Ben Caffrey are at the World Cup finals due to kick off this week.

They will miss up to six weeks of the VPL1 season with former assistant Simon Storey taking on Poole’s role on an interim basis.

Langwarrin was hoping to seal the transfer of an NPL midfielder as we went to press.

In State 4 news Chelsea drew 3-3 with State 3 outfit Sandringham at Sillitoe Reserve on Thursday night.

Chelsea rested Dylan Scott, James Stinson and Paddy Briggs.

The visitors started well but once Sandringham opened the scoring it was much the better side in the first half.

The home team took a 3-0 lead before Chelsea responded just before half-time when Dubuol Kong took a touch at the back post and finished well.

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Chelsea coming off the bench in the second half and it didn’t take long for the former first teamer to make his mark hammering home a low firm strike from the edge of the box to make it 3-2.

With a few minutes to go Liam Pavlov grabbed the equaliser with a close-range finish following a well-worked move down the left.

In State 6 news Frankston Pines have signed former Heatherton United central defender Emir Mujanic.

The 28-year-old debuted in Pines’ recent 1-1 home draw with Pakenham United.

Mujanic started with Berwick City juniors then switched to South Melbourne then Richmond before signing with Heatherton.

He didn’t play last year due to niggling injuries but he showed against Pakenham that he’ll be an asset to the local side.

“Kenan (Akalan) spoke to me and said I should come down so I had a couple of training sessions and the coaches seemed to like what they saw and felt that I could fit it,” Mujanic said.

Although he’s only been at Pines for a short period Mujanic is confident that he’s made the right move.

“This club is heading in the right direction and if not this year then definitely next year we can go for promotion.”

Pines head coach Al Baldwin had no hesitation in pitching Mujanic straight into the starting lineup.

“Emir impressed in training, looked comfort-

able on the ball, fit and composed,” Baldwin said.

“We thought he’d be suited to a change in formation for us and he fitted in superbly.”

NEXT WEEKEND’S GAMES

Saturday 13 June, 3pm

Langwarrin v Manningham Utd Blues, Lawton Park

Mornington v Doveton, Civic Reserve

Banyule City v Skye Utd, Banyule Flats Reserve

Peninsula Strikers v Knox City, Centenary Park

Chelsea v Riversdale, Edithvale Recreation Reserve

Fortuna 60 v Seaford Utd, Crinigan Road South Reserve

Yarra Jets v Somerville Eagles, Fairfield Park Senior Field

Mentone v Casey Panthers, Mentone Grammar Playing Fields

Old Melburnians v Mount Eliza, Robert Menzies Reserve

Old St Kevins v Frankston Pines, Howard Dawson Reserve

Aspendale v Boronia, Aspendale Gardens Sports Ground

Endeavour Hills v Mount Martha, Power Reserve

Saturday 13 June, 6pm

Rosebud v Baxter, Olympic Park