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Make a memory at Dromana 3 Drive-In! EXPERIENCE the magic of movies at Dromana 3 Drive In, where every visit is more than just watching a movie, it’s a nostalgic journey! Whether you’re looking to relive fond memories of the past or create new ones with family and friends, the Drive-In offers a unique and enjoyable atmosphere. Celebrated as a national treasure, we are a Heritage Victoria and National Trust Listed establishment, we proudly stand as one of the few remaining drive-in theatres from the 1950s, blending timeless charm with contemporary entertainment. Enjoy the unique ambiance of our drive-in, where you can sit back, unwind, and watch the latest blockbuster releases under the stars. So whether you’re with your favorite guy or gal, or bringing the kids along, we’ve got something for everyone. From romantic films to comedies, family flicks to thrilling adventures, our new-release movies are screened nightly for all tastes. Before the show, stop by Shel’s Diner, a highlight of the drive-in, immerse yourself in the nostalgic vibes of the 50s, treat yourself to a classic burger, fries or a milkshake! Exclusive to our patrons, the diner features vintage decor, ‘back-seat’ benches, with plenty of movie memorabilia where you can snap a selfie with a Hollywood icon and check out our exclusive merchandise! So whether you’re having a casual outing with family or catching up with friends, Shel’s Diner serves up
the perfect blend of delicious food and retro charm, relishing a taste of the past! It’s the perfect place to refuel before diving into the cinematic experience. Don’t forget, the Adventure Playground is a great spot for the kids to expend some energy before the movie! Dromana Drive-In originally opened as the ‘Peninsula Drive-In’ in 1962 with a single screen, built by the Whitaker family, who still operate it
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Summer Guide 2025 Peninsula LIVE set to supercharge music scene! LIVE music is about to get louder, prouder and more local than ever! Mornington Peninsula Shire has officially launched Peninsula LIVE, an exciting new program designed to reignite our region’s music culture and shine a spotlight on homegrown talent. Presented in partnership with the Live Music Office, OneMusic Australia, and APRA AMCOS, and supported by the Australian Government through Music Australia, Peninsula LIVE will boost opportunities for local artists and venues and bring the community together through music, professional development and performance opportunities. Following the success of the Music Industry Forum in October 2025, where more than 40 musicians and music professionals gathered to discuss the future of live music, Peninsula LIVE will build on that momentum and turn ideas into action. This initiative is much more than just putting on gigs. It’s about creating a stronger, more connected, and economically vibrant music community right here on the Peninsula. Pretty Snazz in the Nazz kicks things off Kicking off the action is Pretty Snazz in the Nazz on Saturday the 21st of March, the first of two microfestivals planned for 2026. This lively event will showcase bands performing across multiple Balnarring locations including The Social Club Balnarring, Balnarring Bowling Club, the Civic Reserve Outdoor stage and more It’s an all-ages celebration designed to bring live music straight into the heart of our townships. Alongside energetic performances, the festival will feature local creatives, pop-up activities and a special vinyl release capturing the sounds of the Peninsula. Pretty Snazz in the Nazz isn’t just about great tunes, it’s about transforming public spaces, celebrating creative expression, and championing the next generation of local talent.
Meet the team driving Peninsula LIVE Working alongside the Shire at the heart of this project are two passionate music advocates: Paddy Donovan, Peninsula LIVE’s new Policy Consultant, and Max Donohue, Venue Liaison. Paddy brings over 30 years of experience shaping Victoria’s live music culture, while Max is a well-known local promoter and festival organiser and is devoted to growing grassroots music and vibrant live events across the region. “I’m pumped to be a part of Peninsula LIVE, there is so much awesome stuff going on down in the ninch. The music community in this area
really is full of so many positive people who just want to help, including myself” said Max Donohue, Venue Liaison for Peninsula LIVE. Get involved! Expressions of Interest are now open for local artists to join our Peninsula LIVE database. If you are keen to perform at a microfestival or future gig, join the movement that’s putting Peninsula music back on centre stage. Not a musician? You can also get involved by contributing to our new community-led exhibition and public art project, Peninsula LIVE: Stories from the Mornington Peninsula.
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Locals are invited to help tell the story of our live music culture by digging out gig posters, ticket stubs, vinyl, photos and favourite memories from shows on the Peninsula. For more information and to apply, visit: artsandculture.mornpen.vic.gov.au/PeninsulaLive or email music@mornpen.vic.gov.au Image Credits: Above: Toody Cole, Social Balnarring. Below: DJ Centipede & the Earthworms, Balnarring Bowling Club Photos: Daryl Gordon Photography
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Staying safe on the water this summer: A local reminder for the Mornington Peninsula SUMMER on the Mornington Peninsula brings thousands of people to our beaches, bays, coastlines and piers to swim, explore and relax. It is a season built around the water and a time where a little bit of extra care and awareness can make a big difference. The Peninsula’s mix of calm bays, open surf, rock platforms and piers means conditions can shift quickly, even within the same stretch of coastline. Over the past decade, the Mornington Peninsula has recorded 54 fatal drownings, which is nine times the Victorian LGA average. Most of these are coastal incidents, and the data shows the risk is ongoing, with a 99 percent likelihood of a fatal drowning in any given year. These figures highlight why local agencies have combined efforts to improve water safety across the region. Local records show drownings here are most likely to involve men aged 25 to 44, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those visiting coastal or beach environments. Many incidents occur during summer or on weekends when beaches are busiest. The Alliance has highlighted that people who did not grow up around Australian coastlines may be less familiar with local hazards, which is why broader community education is a key focus of the new Water Safety Plan. The Mornington Peninsula Water Safety Alliance (MPWSA), formed last year, is working to address this by bringing lifesavers, emergency services, Parks Victoria,
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Surfing Victoria, aquatic educators, community groups and the Shire together. The group is finalising a Local Water Safety Plan, soon to be released for public input, which will guide how the Peninsula improves safety for both residents and visitors. Over the past 12 months, a number of serious incidents have reminded us how varied the risks on our coastline are. On Boxing Day, a kayaker drowned on the bay after getting into difficulty, even though kayaking is often seen as a low-risk activity. A tragedy at Rye Pier reinforced the need for awareness. Piers usually feel like safe places to jump in, yet a man drowned after entering the water. Sudden depth changes, strong currents and cold-water shock can all play a part, even when the surface looks calm. Rock platforms remain a serious concern. Last year, a woman died at Cape Schanck after being swept
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from the rocks, and emergency crews responded to similar incidents across the ocean beaches from Portsea to Pt Leo. These areas are well known for sudden surges, unstable footing and unpredictable wave energy, especially when swell begins to rise. One unexpected wave can knock someone off balance, and a rising swell can turn a simple photo stop or rockpool wander into a dangerous situation within seconds. These incidents reflect long-term trends. Between 2014 and 2024, paramedics attended 40 non-fatal drownings, and there were 75 hospitalisations and 92 emergency department presentations involving Mornington Peninsula residents. Most cases involve men, with 83 percent of incidents occurring among males, and 41 percent involving people aged 25 to 44. Nearly half happen on weekends and almost half during summer, when locals and visitors
spend more time by the water. These incidents are reminders, not reasons to avoid the coast, but reasons to pause and assess conditions before entering the water. The Alliance is encouraging people to check the Beachsafe app, watch updates from local surf-lifesaving clubs and Parks Victoria, and take time to understand the coastline before choosing where to swim. Patrolled beaches remain the safest choice, as lifesavers place the flags after checking rips, currents and wave patterns each day. Swimming between the red and yellow flags remains the clearest way to reduce risk. If you are visiting an unpatrolled beach, take a moment to watch the water. You might notice the ocean pulling out to sea, waves coming through in stronger sets or the swell starting to lift. Calm water can still hide currents, sudden depth changes and cold-water risks. These are all
signs that you should reconsider entering the water. There is also a strong focus for skill-building in the community. Board Rescue and CPR sessions are run through organisations such as Surfing Victoria Surfers Rescue 24/7 courses, giving surfers and everyday beachgoers the confidence (or ‘practical skills’) to help in an emergency. Additionally, Surfing Victoria is collecting data on rescues by surfers and recreational water users to better understand their role in keeping Victoria’s open ocean safe. Local aquatic centres also offer essential swimming lessons for all ages from infants to adults helping everyone build confidence in the water and learn essential lifesaving skills. The message this summer is simple: the Peninsula’s coastline is beautiful, but it deserves respect. Give the water your full attention, save the drinks for later, keep a close eye on the kids, and resist the urge to step onto rocks for a photo. Choose patrolled beaches whenever you can, and if something about the water feels off, trust your instincts and get out. Water safety isn’t about taking the fun out of summer. It’s about helping everyone enjoy the Peninsula with care and awareness. With a bit of local knowledge and good choices, the Mornington Peninsula remains a destination that people can enjoy all year. For local safety advice and resources, visit mornpenwatersafety. com.au
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Experience a real day out at Pt. Leo Estate SUMMER on the Mornington Peninsula is always a busy time and comes alive with a mix of holidaymakers and Peninsula locals, soaking up the best the region has to offer. Merricks’ own Pt. Leo Estate is ready to welcome everyone, from those seeking a vibrant experience, to those seeking refuge from the busy beaches. Whether you’re a local, here for the season, or simply wanting a great place to dine, relax or explore, Pt. Leo Estate offers an easy and enjoyable way to spend the day, with great food, award-winning wine, wide-open spaces in its internationally acclaimed sculpture park and plenty more to discover at your own pace. This year, the Estate is embracing the season with extended summer trading hours across all of its three dining spaces. Those in the mood for something refined can choose two-hatted Laura, offering a gastronomic snapshot of the region and named Critics’ Choice for fine dining in this year’s Age Good Food Guide. The iconic Pt. Leo Restaurant is perfect for long lunches and relaxed evening dining with friends, pairing seasonal menus with sweeping coastal views. For something more laid-back, the Wine Terrace is open daily throughout summer, welcoming walk-ins and offering limited group bookings ideal for festive catch-ups, family lunches or spontaneous afternoons in the summer sun. The Cellar Door is open daily for tastings of Estate-grown wines, making it an easy stop for discovering a new favourite bottle or enjoying a glass with vineyard-to-ocean views. On Saturday evenings, it transforms into Vespre, a wine bar offering cocktails, tapas and some of the Peninsula’s most memorable sunsets. It’s sophisticated without being fussy and ideal for an easy, enjoyable evening. For those seeking fresh air and space, the Pt. Leo Estate Sculpture Park offers 16 acres of immaculately curated lawns and native gardens, with panoramic views across the vineyard,
PT.LEO ESTATE. Pictured above: Pt. Leo Estate, Pt. Leo Restaurant, Cellar Door. Photos: Supplied
Western Port and out to Phillip Island. Home to more than 70 large-scale artworks by Australian and international artists, it captivates guests of all ages and has become one of the most photographed and Instagrammed destinations on the Mornington Peninsula. Open daily from 11am–5pm, it’s an ideal pause from the crowded beaches, shopping strips and entertainment precincts. Creative guests of all ages can also join Sip & Sketch, with adults’ sessions and separate sessions just for kids. Summer also marks the return of Summer Socials, a series of six twilight DJ events held on the Wine Terrace lawns. Featuring an exciting mix of local favourites and international headliners, each session brings its own unique vibe. Beginning mid-afternoon and moving gently into dusk, guests can settle into vineyard views, great food, exceptional wine and world-class music. Capacity is limited, so early bookings are essential. To close out the season, Pt. Leo Estate will host one of the summer’s most anticipated weekends with an exclusive Melbourne Food & Wine Festival collaboration. For one weekend only, the legendary Chin Chin will make its Mornington Peninsula debut with three collab events across Laura, Pt. Leo Restaurant and the Wine Terrace, blending bold Southeast Asian flavours with inventive Spanish-inspired flair and Pt. Leo Estate’s signature style. It’s the perfect way to farewell summer as daylight savings draws to an end. With extended summer hours, sweeping coastal views and experiences for all ages, Pt. Leo Estate is where A Real Day Out truly comes to life. From long lunches, wine-tastings to art-filled wanderings, sunset DJ sessions and an unmissable MFWF collaboration, it’s the perfect place to embrace everything summer on the Peninsula has to offer.
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Experience whisky a little differently SUMMER on the Mornington Peninsula is made for long lunches, coastal drives, and slow moments shared over something special in the glass. Just a short detour off the freeway at Somerville, Chief’s Son Distillery is the perfect addition to your Mornington Peninsula itinerary, a welcoming, family-owned distillery where craftsmanship, character, and award-winning Single Malt Whiskies take centre stage. From the moment you step into the distillery door, you’re invited to experience whisky a little differently. Chief’s Son is renowned for its smooth, full bodied Single Malt Whiskies, crafted on site and shaped by the region’s coastal climate. Whether you’re a longtime whisky lover or just starting your journey, the distillery offers plenty of ways to explore and enjoy, regardless of the season. For an easy, walk-in experience, visit the tasting room Monday
to Saturday. Tastings are relaxed yet guided, giving you the chance to sample a curated selection of whiskies, learn about the grainto-glass process, and uncover the stories behind each release. It’s the ideal stop after a morning at the beach, a local market visit, or a loop of nearby cellar doors and breweries. If you’re looking for the perfect summer gift or a way to extend the experience at home, Chief’s Son offers whisky tasting packs that showcase their core and special releases, a great way to discover a new favourite. Gift vouchers are also available, redeemable for tastings, tours, or bottles, making them a thoughtful option for birthdays, or a “just because” treat for the whisky fan in your life. For those wanting to dive deeper, the Distillery Tours are a standout. Running Fridays and Saturdays and hosted exclusively by the distillers, these bookable sessions take you behind the scenes of the working
distillery. You’ll explore how Chief’s Son crafts its Single Malt Whiskies, sample whisky directly from the barrel, fill your own 100 ml sample bottle to take home, and finish with a guided tasting of the core range. It’s an immersive, hands-on experience that’s perfect for small groups, families, or friends keen to reconnect over a shared love of great whisky. This summer also brings exciting new releases. Distiller’s Select 2025 showcases a collaboration with local craft favourite Dainton Brewery, maturing Single Malt Whisky in
Dark Lord Imperial Beer Stout casks. The result is a rich, complex whisky layered with dark chocolate, roasted malt, and subtle sweetness, a limited, small-batch expression that will appeal to collectors, beer enthusiasts, and adventurous whisky drinkers alike. Adding to the innovation, keep an eye out for Black Forge, Chief’s Son’s first Whisky Coffee creation. Crafted for warm days and balmy evenings, Black Forge is designed to be enjoyed over ice, a bold, smooth serve that blends whisky depth with
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coffee richness, ideal for lingering summer catch-ups. Whether you’re planning a day of touring the Peninsula, hosting visiting friends, or simply chasing a memorable summer experience, Chief’s Son Distillery offers a true taste of local craft. With welcoming tastings, immersive tours, thoughtful gifts, and expressive Single Malt Whiskies, it’s a destination where every sip tells a story of place, family, and the Mornington Peninsula itself.
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Be in your element this season at Elements Eatery SUMMER on the Mornington Peninsula is all about coastal breezes, lazy afternoons, and making the most of the long, sun-soaked days. Elements Eatery, is your everyday local café, perfectly positioned as a destination for those seeking delicious, fresh meals after a day at the beach, a workout at YAWA, or a family outing. Celebrate the season with our healthy, flavour-packed menu, made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients that capture the essence of summer on the Peninsula. Whether you’re lounging poolside, catching up with friends, or need a quick and nourishing bite, our seasonal specials are designed to complement your summer adventures. From zesty salads to hearty breakfasts, cooling smoothies, and locally roasted Boneo Road coffee, there’s something for everyone. Plus, we’re here to keep your summer stress-free with grab and go options for your beach picnics, gatherings, or even the workdays that sneak in between holidays. So, whether you’re a local or visiting the coast, Elements Eatery invites you to relax, refuel, and connect in a space where community and great food meet. Open 7days a week all summer dine inside, outside, or poolside at the awardwinning Elements Eatery. 100 Besgrove St, Rosebud. Ph: 5982 6020. elementseatery.com.au
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Mordialloc set to shine again as Christmas Summer Carnival returns EACH summer, the Mordialloc foreshore transforms into a vibrant playground of colour, music and community spirit - and this year will be no exception. The much-anticipated Mordialloc Christmas Summer Carnival, presented by Smart Amusements, is gearing up for another spectacular season at Peter Scullin Reserve. Opening on Boxing Day and running right through to 26 January 2026, the carnival has become a beloved highlight of the summer calendar for families across Melbourne’s southeast. Nestled beside the beach and framed by ocean breezes, the setting itself is part of the attraction. But it’s the energy, atmosphere and infectious sense of fun that truly draw crowds back year after year. Visitors can expect a wide range of classic carnival rides including crowd favourites such as the Dodgem Cars, Dragon Coaster, Fun Slide and Tea Cups, as well as an all new ride – the Soundwave - all designed to delight thrillseekers and younger riders alike. Unlimited-ride wristbands are available for $39, giving guests two and a half hours of non-stop fun across three daily sessions: 1.00-3.30pm, 3.30-6.00pm, and 6.00-8.30pm. Wristbands can be purchased online or on site, with individual ride tokens also on offer. Colourful sideshow games, showbags, and a delicious selection of carnival food complete the experience, ensuring there’s something for every age and taste. Beyond the rides and attractions, the Mordialloc Christmas Summer Carnival has become an important part of the local community fabric. For many families, it marks the unofficial start of the post-Christmas holiday period, offering a relaxed and welcoming place for people to come together with friends, visitors and relatives who have travelled for the festive season. The carnival also plays a meaningful role in supporting local groups. The long-standing partnership with the Mordialloc Sporting Club,
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allowing children to enjoy the magic of fireworks without the midnight finish, while still creating a festive, memorable night out The fireworks have become a tradition in their own right, symbolising the joy, connection and celebration that the carnival brings to the area. This year’s event promises the same warm summer nostalgia that locals have come to cherish. The combination of gentle sea air, glowing carnival lights and the delighted laughter of children creates a uniquely Mordialloc experience, one that captures the essence of Australian summer Z
Whether it’s the excitement of a high-flying ride, the simple pleasure of sharing sugary sweats, or the friendly competition of a sideshow game, the carnival offers moments that become family memories long after the season ends With its blend of tradition, entertainment and community spirit, the Mordialloc Christmas Summer Carnival continues to be a hallmark event for the region. As the gates open again this summer, locals and visitors alike can look forward to another season of fun, connection and unforgettable seaside moments.
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A FESTIVE crowd gathered at Arthurs Seat Eagle on Friday 19 December for the attraction’s fourth annual Community Christmas Concert. With panoramic views and a relaxed atmosphere, the concert has become a popular end-of-year tradition for the community. Proceeds from every gondola ride taken during the event were donated to Southern Peninsula Community Support, which provides essential assistance to individuals and families experiencing hardship across the southern Mornington Peninsula. Picture: Supplied
Crime levels on peninsula reach record high Raia Flinos raia@mpnews.com.au CRIME across the Mornington Peninsula has continued to rise, with newly released figures from the Crime Statistics Agency revealing criminal offending has reached a record high. There were 12,483 criminal offences recorded in the Mornington Peninsula LGA in the year ending September 2025, up from 12,375 offences in the previous year, an increase of one percent. Mornington was the peninsula suburb most affected by crime, followed closely by Rosebud and Hastings. The data shows crime rose across most offence categories, with stealing from a motor vehicle remaining one of the most common offences, increasing by 12 percent to 1591. Motor vehicle thefts went up 36 percent, with 673 incidents recorded. Serious assaults also rose, with total serious assaults increasing by 16 percent to 356 incidents. There were 219 residential aggravated burglaries, 757 residential non-aggravated burglaries, and 818 thefts from retail stores recorded. Youth (ages 10-17) alleged incidents fell slightly, down 4 percent to 549, and prohibited weapons offences also decreased 4 percent to 160. Data also shows that 5502 offences, 44 percent of all offences
recorded on the peninsula, remained unsolved. In neighbouring Frankston, total offences went up by 6 percent from 16,944 to 18,030. The area saw a 28 percent increase in family violence serious assault, and a 27 percent increase in theft from a motor vehicle. Statewide, criminal offences have continued to rise, with Victoria recording 130,000 more offences yearon-year since Premier Jacinta Allan took office. Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics also showed Victoria recorded the highest number of victims nationally for unlawful entry with intent, robbery and motor vehicle theft during 2024. Opposition leader Jess Wilson said the rising figures are impacting too many Victorians every day. “Premier Allan’s legacy on crime is clear: more offences, more victims, fewer police and a community living in fear,” Wilson said. Shadow Minister for Police and Corrections Brad Battin said the rate of offending is “intolerable and unacceptable”. Member for Mornington Chris Crewther said the figures reflect growing concern in the community on the peninsula. “I hear constantly from residents in Mornington electorate that they no longer feel safe in their homes and in our community,” Crewther said. “This data today confirms what we are all feeling – that we are less safe than we have ever been.”
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Council responds to landslide map backlash Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors have moved to ease residents’ concerns after conceding “errors” in an interim erosion management overlay (EMO) had prompted widespread community confusion and angst. The shire has mapped wide-spread landslide-risk areas across the peninsula after councillors approved on 17 November to advance an interim erosion management overlay – a planning control aimed at managing development on land most prone to landslides despite property owners believing they face no such risk. The measure followed an urgent directive from state Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny, requiring council to prepare an amendment to the Mornington Peninsula planning scheme to introduce the interim overlay. The EMO is intended to cover areas considered “highly susceptible” to landslip risks – about 33,000 lots, including roughly 27,000 residential properties – that are not already subject to existing erosion overlays. This was a key recommendation of the board of inquiry into the McCrae landslide in January that saw a house slide down the escarpment. The inquiry found the incident was caused by a burst water main. “I think we need to put the community’s mind at ease,” Cr Bruce Ranken said at the council’s 16 December public meeting, adding the overlay’s intent was to safeguard the community. “We must uphold both community confidence and sound risk manage-
ment. These objectives are not mutually exclusive. We can protect life and property whilst also demonstrating responsiveness, accuracy and good governance.” Ranken led an urgent business motion acknowledging community concerns and called for an accelerated review of the data and its accuracy. He said community angst had increased and needed to be addressed without delay, noting the next shire meeting wasn’t scheduled until February. “Many landowners report receiving notice of overlay applications on land they consider flat or not at risk, raising concerns around the methodology of mapping and the accuracy of the underlying data.” Councillors voted unanimously in favour of the motion which included council waiving or refunding written planning enquiries and planning application fees “where there are clear data errors and where no other planning fee would otherwise be required”. Cr Paul Pingiaro said councillors had been inundated with questions from residents confused about the “red dots” appearing on their properties. “I concur that this is urgent business. I’ve been inundated with numerous emails, phone calls, people seeing me in the public asking about what that random red dot is on their property, and I think that we need to show a bit of solidarity with that,” he said. He said the overlay stemmed from state government direction and board of inquiry recommendations but acknowledged the mapping required formatting. “We are aware that this mapping needs refining and that’s why I’m
really happy to see waivers for any topographical planning fees where there are clear data errors and where no planning fees would otherwise be required,” he said. “It’s a bit unsettling to wake up one morning and find a red dot for no reason on your house… we do share the community’s angst with this because we are the community.” Cr Kate Roper said the overlay’s sudden imposition had caused unnecessary panic. “I think it’s unfortunately another case where we haven’t done communication as best as we could. It hasn’t been clear and it’s caused people a lot of panic that they’ve suddenly got this overlay on their land… this is a good idea to help people and so they’re not so worried,” she said. Cr David Gill emphasised the need for continued community engagement, saying “we can’t do enough getting this information out there”. As reported recently by The News, Mornington MP Chris Crewther raised the issue at Parliament this month where he called on the Planning Minister to urgently explain why 27,0000 Mornington Peninsula properties were suddenly flagged as being a landslide risk (Peninsula pushback over ‘overreach’ landslide map, The News 15/12/25). The Minister has until 1 January to respond to Crewther’s question raised in Parliament. A community petition is also set to be lodged with the state government, which calls for the rejection of the proposed overlay and direct the council to undertake and complete an assessment of the risk, likelihood and consequences of landslides on the peninsula.
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By Brendan Rees MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire will prepare a report exploring whether council rates and charges should be waived for 12 McCrae properties impacted by the January landslide that forced residents to evacuate their homes. The decision was made at the council’s 16 December meeting after Cr Max Patton led a motion asking that the council considered waiving the 2025–26 financial year council rates and charges for the 12 properties that were subject to emergency orders following the 14 January landslide. A report will be considered alongside council’s mid-year budget reforecast at its 17 March meeting. Emergency Orders were placed over 19 properties following the landslide, requiring residents to evacuate. Council waived rates and charges for those properties for the remainder of the 2024/25 financial year. Of the 19 properties, 12 were subject to emergency orders requiring evacuation, but were later issued rates and charges for the 2025–26 financial year. A board of inquiry found the disaster was caused by a burst South East Water (SEW) main. Patton said it was important to acknowledge the ongoing impacts on residents despite many having since returned home. “Since the event and initial moments, residents were asked to leave their homes around midnight on the 14th. Residents have endured a number of difficult situations, including force to find and in some cases pay for alternative accommodation for the period they’re outside their home,” he said. Patton said residents had also dealt with power outages, insurance complications and security concerns. “While out of their homes trying to deal with power outages to their properties, including issues, and that caused a lot of other issues with insurance and security too. Dealing with robberies at their properties, having to have continual liaison with council, the state government, South East
Water, their insurance companies, lawyers and all other associated agencies,” he said. He said residents had cooperated with investigations and endured significant public scrutiny. “While they are back in their properties, the mediation process is still ongoing and this has significant time and financial burdens associated with it, not to mention the significant psychological stress associated with mediation and the event in its entirety,” he said, adding residents had cooperated with geotechnical monitoring and safety assessments. He also noted the findings of the board of inquiry into the landslide, with the “most important consideration is that this is not a natural disaster - it was a man-made disaster as determined by the BOI report. And as such, I don’t believe this sets a precedent. I think this is a one-off consideration in respect of this man-made event,” he said. Cr Patton emphasised that the motion did not seek an immediate decision on applying rate waivers, but for a report to come back to council. “This is an opportunity for us to step up into our role as a council group and control what we can at this moment while mediation is taking place A landslide struck McCrae on 14 January 2025, forcing the evacuation of 19 properties as homes became unsafe. Residents have gradually returned while geotechnical monitoring and safety assessments continue. A SEW statement in October in response to the McCrae landslide inquiry said it acknowledged it has been a difficult time for the residents and had “already begun steps to reduce future risks and improve safety across the area”. SEW will also establish a Mornington Peninsula Consultative Committee to provide a community forum to “engage with us on local water and sewer services and infrastructure in McCrae and on the Mornington Peninsula”. “To improve the resilience of the water network in the area, South East Water is investing over $180m on new and upgraded infrastructure on the Mornington Peninsula over five years.”
Mayor calls on state over rough sleepers on foreshores Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Anthony Marsh has called on the state government to step in as the number of people sleeping rough at foreshore camping grounds is creating an “immediate challenge” ahead of the peak holiday season. Marsh said the situation has become increasingly difficult as paid campers expect access to booked sites, while people experiencing homelessness had few local alternatives when asked to move on. “The situation presents a significant and immediate challenge,” the mayor said in a letter to Housing and Building Minister Harriet Shing, seen by The News. The mayor said council was facing a complex balancing act between enforcing campground bookings and responding compassionately to people experiencing homelessness who have sought shelter along the foreshore. “When asked to move on, people experiencing homelessness are left with no local alternative options,” the mayor wrote. “Our local homelessness services and charities are already at capacity and council does not have the legislative responsibility or resources to provide accommodation and ongoing support.” The Mornington Peninsula local government area has this year been identified as having the highest number of people sleeping rough of any LGA in Victoria, including the City of
A HOMELESS camp on Rosebud foreshore. Picture: Yanni
Melbourne. As of 30 June 30, 110 people were recorded as experiencing homelessness in the area, with 75 per cent sleeping rough in tents, cars, and foreshore reserves. While the council continued to work with individuals on the ground, Marsh said the issue highlighted broader gaps in the homelessness system that local government could not resolve alone. “The delivery and coordination of homelessness services is a state government responsibility. In the absence of any local options, council urgently requires clear direction on where individuals who are sleeping rough and being moved on from paid camping sites should be referred, to
access support or crisis accommodation,” he said. In the letter, dated 18 December, Marsh asked the Minster to provide “urgent advice” regarding appropriate services or locations to which people can be directed; and any immediate, short-term funding or support measures the state government can provide to address this seasonal increase in rough sleeping on foreshore campsites. “Without clear guidance and additional resources, council is placed in a difficult position, balancing public safety and amenity, community expectations and the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable people experiencing homelessness,” he wrote. When asked about the issue, a
government spokesperson said, “every Victorian deserves the dignity of a modern home, which is why here in Victoria we work closely with specialist agencies to support people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness”. “We invested more than $50m on homelessness services in the Bayside Peninsula, which includes the Mornington Peninsula, in the last financial year - more than any other part of Victoria,” the spokesperson said. “Our government has also introduced the short stay levy, which Jess Wilson and the Liberals oppose, to support the delivery of more social housing and encourage more people to make their properties available as permanent rentals across the state,
including in Mornington Peninsula,” The government said from 3 December there were over 4500 reported Airbnb listings in the Mornington Peninsula Shire with high numbers of short stay rentals in the region “placing pressure on the most vulnerable Victorian households looking for a place to live, which is why the short stay levy is critical to building more social housing and adding more longterm rental properties to the market”. “The Salvation Army Victoria is funded to deliver initial assessment and planning services, and case management support in bayside and peninsula LGAs. They also provide homelessness services through The Crisis Centre in Rosebud, a drop-in service for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We’ve invested more than $1m to support the operation of youth refuges in Moorabbin and Mount Martha,” the government said. In a statement to The News, Marsh said “the responsibility for funding and providing services for homelessness sits with the state government, yet they’ve turned their back on the peninsula”. “Mornington Peninsula has the largest number of homeless people in all of Victoria, yet this government continues to put its head in the sand and make local charities deal with the growing situation.” The shire has had a housing crisis declaration in place since 2021 in response to the growing pressure on housing affordability and availability across the peninsula.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Mornington Peninsula Shire Our clean team is back! They work every day picking up street litter, inspecting and cleaning amenities. Public toilets along the foreshore will be cleaned twice daily. Public bins along foreshores and in town centres will be emptied up to three times daily.
Household recycling will be emptied weekly from 22 December – 2 February. Shire offices close 2pm, 24 December and reopen on 2 January. Festive season operating hours for Shire facilities are listed on our website: mornpen.vic.gov.au/ summermode
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Councillors knock back Fingal phone tower Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors have rejected a proposal for a 32.5-metre telecommunications tower in Fingal, declaring it would unacceptably and adversely impact the area’s amenity. The decision was made at the council’s 16 December meeting, despite a recommendation from council officers to approve the facility at 36 Foam Rd in Fingal, close to the rear boundary of The Dunes Golf Links golf course. The application attracted 38 objections which cited concerns of visual impacts, negative health impacts, poor proposed location, lack of a need for a facility, proximity to residents and the overall height. The facility was to be co-funded by the federal and state governments under the Peri-Urban Mobile Program that targets long-standing mobile coverage and reception issues in bushfire priority areas on the peri-urban fringes of Australia’s major cities. The applicant, TPG Telecom (Vodafone), said the tower was aimed at improving mobile network service to the St Andrews area including an upgrade to 4G and 5G services. But Cr David Gill led a motion refusing the application, saying the height and visual prominence of the proposed tower would be incompatible with the surrounding landscape character and semi-rural qualities valued by the community. The motion also stated the proposal
VIEW looking west from Foam Rd, Fingal at the proposed site of the phone tower at 36 Foam Road, Fingal. Picture: Supplied
would have a negatively impact on The Cups Estate winery. “The proposal presents significant concerns in relation to landscape and visual amenity impacts inconsistent with the policy objectives of the green wedge zone and potential adverse effects on tourism values,” Gill said. “I, for one, will vote for this if it’s the only site and if it’s the best site and the only available site. I want that coverage for fire safety and for other
reasons, but I’m not convinced this time.” Gill added said he had never objected to a telecom tower or the need to remove mobile black spots for safety reasons, but the current planning process was problematic. “There is no mediation, there is no advertising, there is no right of appeal,” he said. “We’re the ones protecting our community when it comes to what is
the best thing for our community.” Under changes made to the Victoria Planning Provisions in 2022 supporting telecommunications facilities, applications are exempt from public notice requirements and third-party appeal rights to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Councillors voted unanimously to refuse the application. Council officers supporting the proposal said in a report that the
proposed tower was “considered to meet the community’s needs, while protecting the amenity of the surrounding area as far as practicable through adequate setbacks and siting from nearby dwellings to minimise its visual impact”. It also noted alternative greenfield locations had been explored but the site was considered optimal due to factors including telecommunications coverage, distance to sensitive coastal environments and tourist routes, and compliance with planning controls. Deputy Mayor Cr Paul Pingiaro said he shared Gill’s concerns, noting he visited the site with mayor Anthony Marsh and Cr Cam Williams and a council officer. “I don’t see how the practicality of this overshadows what is such a beautiful and untouched landscape,” he said. Pingiaro suggested residents experiencing Vodafone coverage issues could instead use in-home cell-fi boosters, saying “It might be better for Vodafone to actually hand out cell-fi boosters for the people that want it”. “There’s so many other options because we’re standing in this beautiful landscape and I can see two other phone towers that aren’t as intrusive,” he said.
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Fix on the way for dangerous railway footpath Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au A DILAPIDATED footpath that has posed a safety risk for senior pedestrians crossing a heritage railway in Mornington is set to be repaired early next year following community advocacy. Mornington Peninsula Shire has confirmed it will undertake repairs to the damaged footpath on Bungower Rd, which runs along the Mornington Tourist Railway. The footpath has caused difficulties for older residents, particularly those using walkers and mobility scooters with many unable to safely access the nearby Peninsula Homemaker Centre. The issue came to attention after Mornington MP Chris Crewther advocated on behalf of senior residents concerned about navigating the hazardous crossing. The shire said the section of the footpath to be repaired was on the southern side of the railway line, adjacent to the Mornington Gardens Holiday Village. The northern side of the track, owned by the Department of Transport, has been decommissioned as a footpath. “Work to improve the footpath where it crosses the railway, and some minor road surface repairs are due to commence early in the new year,” a shire spokesperson said. One resident said while they welcomed the footpath renewal, it
THE decommissioned footpath on the other side of Bungower Road. Picture: Gary Sissons
would be inconvenient and difficult for people using walkers or pushing prams to walk as far as Nepean Hwy to reach the next pedestrian crossing. Although there is a pedestrian crossing with lights next to St Macartan’s Primary School, the footpath ends at the railway track within the decommissioned section, leaving pedestrians nowhere to go. Mornington resident Joan Williams who uses a mobility walker, described the crossing as stressful and said she worried about falling every time. “When I go shopping I have to put
the wheelie on one end and carry my shopping bags over the line and then go back and get the wheelie,” she said. “People don’t even attempt this because it’s pointless.” After hearing the news of the planned repairs, she said it would be a huge relief. “I would be delighted if it was confirmed. I would absolutely be over the moon,” she said. Williams added she had reported the issues to council throughout the year, only to be told it wasn’t a council matter.
She also noted many residents enjoyed walking and aside from a council community bus that operates on Wednesdays, transport options along Bungower Rd were limited. Concerned for her safety and that of other residents, she took the issue to Crewther, who then investigated. Ashley Cox, whose mother just moved into Mornington Gardens, said he had tried to contact various authorities to seek a resolution only to be given the runaround. “It’s not good enough, it needs to be fixed” he said, as “someone could potentially get seriously hurt”.
Crewther said he welcomed the shire’s commitment to carry out the repairs. “I’ve been pleased to advocate to council and others for Mornington Gardens’ residents who’ve had trouble crossing the historic railway tracks on Bungower Rd,” he said. “It’s great to hear that council will fix the footpath side, and I’ll continue to advocate to the state government to also fix the school side managed by VicRoads. “In other great news, after much advocacy, Mornington Gardens, Beleura Village, St Macartan’s Parish Primary, and Peninsula Grange residents will finally be getting bus services to unused bus stops in JulyAugust 2026, giving them close by access by public transport to both Frankston and Mornington.” The Department of Transport confirmed a new cross peninsula bus service directly connecting Hastings and Mornington via Tyabb Rd was being planned with Mornington’s main 784 and 785 bus routes also being upgraded. “We are planning improvements to Mornington Peninsula bus services, including a new route connecting Hastings and Mornington for the first time,” a department spokesperson said. “Public consultation on a range of improvements was completed last year with any changes to the local network to be finalised and announced in coming months.”
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Rye foreshore revamped for summer By Brendan Rees THE final works for stage one of the Rye Township Plan have been completed, delivering a fully upgraded Rye Foreshore Park and Promenade for residents and visitors to enjoy. Construction began in May with the upgrades including a linked promenade to the northern end of Napier St, a refurbished central walkway, an upgraded western car park, and a brand-new foreshore park replacing the former eastern car park. There are also two new plaza areas at either end of the promenade, new seating and furniture, landscaping, an extension of the Pauline Powell boardwalk, and renewed grass open spaces. Stage one was funded with a total investment of $6.5 million, split evenly between the state government’s growing suburbs fund ($3.25 million) and Mornington Peninsula Shire ($3.25 million). Since its adoption in 2015, the Rye Township Plan has provided the strategic vision for improvements to the foreshore, streetscape, and town centre. It was developed closely with the Rye community, the Rye Community Group Alliance, and the former Rye Beach Business Association. The Rye community and visitors can now enjoy the upgraded alongside previously completed works including the Napier St Plaza and Rye West campgrounds. Mayor Anthony Marsh said the works had “been a long time coming
PROJECT workers Alex Christie, Kevin Hazledine, Brett Whitwam, Craig Newnham, and councillor Andrea Allen and Cam Williams. Picture: Supplied
for many” and thanked everyone for their “hard work and persistence”. Nepean Ward Cr Andrea Allen added, “How special it is, to see our beautiful Rye transform with thanks to these much needed, hard fought for works. These upgrades are something we can all enjoy, 365 days a year”. The next stage of the township plan
will focus on reconfiguring Point Nepean Rd to expand public footpaths, enhance streetscaping, and improve traffic flow, with particular attention to pedestrian and cyclist safety. The initiative comes in response to a concerning history of collisions, with 38 reported casualty crashes over the past decade in the commer-
cial centre, including injuries to 10 pedestrians and eight cyclists. Concept plans are being prepared for review by the Department of Transport (DoT). Once this is complete, the plans will be updated, and the community will have the opportunity to provide input during a consultation period.
According to the township plan report, a seasonal car parking scheme would be created along Point Nepean Rd including removable bollards to allow for increased pedestrian pavement (up to 10.7 metres) during the busier months, while also providing car parking to shops during the winter months.
Dear Santa Premier... For too long, the Mornington Peninsula Shire has been overlooked and underfunded by the state government. This Christmas, we ask for: Roads State roads are deteriorating, creating dangerous potholes. Adequate funding and maintenance of YOUR roads is essential for community safety and tourism.
Homelessness Our Shire has Victoria’s highest homelessness rate, number of women and over 55s sleeping rough. We lack funded outreach and crisis accommodation which is YOUR responsibility.
Rosebud Hospital Your $4 million pledge is appreciated, but we need $396 million to provide a metropolitan-standard hospital for southern Peninsula residents and 8 million annual visitors.
Housing Significant local disadvantage demands fair investment in social and affordable housing. Consider reinvesting YOUR Short Stay Levy income raised locally, back into our community.
Coastal Management We manage 10% of Victoria’s coastline, facing significant erosion risks. Ongoing funding is critical to protect beaches and ensure safe access.
Port of Hastings Surplus Land Unlock economic potential by determining surplus land use. Fund strategic planning and community engagement to consider housing, agriculture, and industrial opportunities.
Our community is counting on you. It’s time to give the Peninsula the investment it deserves. mornpen.vic.gov.au/ advocacy
Support the Shire by writing to: Premier of Victoria, The Honourable Jacinta Allan, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne, VIC 3002
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Councillors back push to save Crib Point trees Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au CRIB Point residents are rallying to protect two mature gum trees at the entrance their housing estate, now under threat from proposed road and infrastructure upgrades. The two trees at the corner of Cooma and Disney streets face removal as part of planned roads, drainage, and other infrastructure upgrades for properties rezoned from industrial to residential in 2019. However, Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors voted unanimously in support of a motion at their 16 December to explore alternative road designs to preserve the two trees, while also approving a planning scheme amendment to update the development contributions plan (DCP) for the project to be undertaken. Cr Stephens, who led the motion, said residents had been clear about wanting the trees protected. “My proposed alternative motion seeks to save these two trees, these two high value mature manna gum trees from being destroyed out of the 27 high-value trees proposed to be removed during the implementation of the infrastructure,” he said. He told the chamber officers had advised that a different treatment for a 40-metre section of Cooma St, such as spray seal or concrete without kerb and channel, could avoid damaging tree roots. “This proposed investigation won’t cost a lot, could be achieved within three months,” Cr Stephens said, add-
ing that leaving the section unsealed was a last resort if no safe option was found. The decision came as council formally received and considered an independent planning panel report on amendment C295morn and endorsed officer responses to all recommendations. The amendment introduces a revised DCP to address sharp cost increases driven by inflation and construction price rises since the original plan. According to a council report, the revised DCP, which covers 64 private properties, provides more accurate costings, fills “illogical gaps” in the local road and drainage network, and updates landowner contribution arrangements. It retains the 70/30 funding split between landowners and council, extends the delivery deadline to 6 June 2030, and removes proposed native vegetation removal exemptions so impacts are assessed through the usual planning permit process. Total DCP costs are estimated at $5.69m, with council funding at least $1.7m. Cr Paul Pingiaro said he supported the officers’ recommendations but was cautious about the tree-saving motion. “I’d love to see them protected and built in there and built around it,” he said, but warned of cost and timing risks. “I’m just very scared that the DCP could expire.” Other councillors argued the trees
were worth the effort. Cr David Gill described the site as “an iconic entry to this little estate”. “We don’t need to always remove trees, especially ones like these,” he said. “This is workable. We can do it.” Cr Kate Roper questioned the value trade-off, saying, “What’s the price of two beautiful manna gums, $17,000, is it? I think for that amount it’s worth saving,” she said, noting the habitat value for wildlife including koalas. Cr Stephens clarified that the motion focused on investigation first. “If it’s determined by that investigation that doing anything will kill the trees… the last resort would be just leaving that little tiny section unsealed,” he said. Council will now proceed with the amended DCP while officers investigate alternative options to retain the two manna gums.
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their doorstep.” As part of the redevelopment, the hospital has been renamed Peninsula University Hospital. Works have been undertaken on the existing emergency department on a dedicated paediatric zone, and a new mental health and alcohol and other drugs hub. The project has been in the works for some time, with the state Labor government promising $562 million towards it prior to the 2018 election. Construction crews broke ground in
2022, with more than 5200 workers putting in time on the project. The redevelopment is a joint effort between the Victorian Health Building Authority, Peninsula Health, and the Exemplar Health consortium. A statement from Peninsula Health read that “the redeveloped Frankston Hospital will have modern facilities, amenities and equipment that will support the delivery of enhanced care and patient and staff wellbeing. Increased service capacity will provide more ac-
cess for people living locally, improving wait times and enabling patients to access more clinical support services closer to home.” “The redevelopment also includes a new main entrance, multi-deck car park and two state-wide emergency department initiatives: a five-bed emergency department mental health, alcohol and other drugs hub, and a dedicated paediatric zone. Works on the new Frankston Hospital began in June 2022, near the emergency de-
partment on Yuille Street,” Peninsula Health said. Peninsula Health has been rehearsing patient transfers into the new tower prior to the opening next month. January marks a period of significant change for Peninsula Health. At the turn of the new year the health provider will merge with Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, and Kooweerup Regional Health Service to form Bayside Health.
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HMAS Cerberus recruit school celebrates centenary THERE are few milestones more auspicious than that of a centenary, and the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Recruit School was no exception. Held on 11 December 2025, the Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, AO, RAN hosted an official reception and Ceremonial Sunset, honouring 100 years of Recruit School shaping Navy’s future. The RAN Recruit School was opened in 1925 at HMAS Cerberus, continuing the work of the ‘Boys’ Training Ship’ HMAS Tingira, where recruits had been trained since 1912. RAN Recruit School Commanding officer, Commander Ben McGrath, addressed the gathered guests.
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“For 100 years this school has been the starting point for tens of thousands of men and women who have gone on to serve our nation with distinction, and we celebrate 100 years of shaping Australians into sailors,” he said. “Whether they joined during the era of steam and Morse code, or in today’s world of cyber operations and autonomous systems, every sailor has crossed the same threshold at Recruit School.” Numerous VIPs attended the event including Commander Australian Fleet, Rear Admiral Chris Smith AM CSM RAN, Head of Military Personnel, Rear Admiral Letitia Van Stralen, AM CSC RAN, and Warrant Officer of the Navy, Andrew Bertoncin OAM. Also in attendance was former
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Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Russ Crane AO CSM RAN Rtd, one of only two Chiefs of Navy (including our current CN) to graduate RAN Recruit School. Special guests signifying the enduring relationship between Cerberus and the Mornington Peninsula were present, including Mr Luke Gosling OAM, MP, Federal Member for Solomon and Special Envoy for Defence, Veterans’ Affairs & Northern Australia, Ms Zoe McKenzie, Federal Member for Flinders, and Mr Paul Mercurio AM, State Member for Hastings. Members of the most recent Recruit School graduating class, General Entry (GE) 443 Taylor Division also attended.
GE443 graduate Seaman Molly Bowman was chosen to represent contemporary recruits, and gave a speech bristling with pride and anticipation. “The current cohort of sailors are as committed to serving our nation as those who joined 100 years ago,” Seaman Bowman said. “It’s not, ‘I have to defend my country,’ it’s ‘I get to defend my country’.” Moved by Seaman Bowman’s declaration, Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond AO, RAN spoke about the legacy of Recruit School, and the quality of Navy sailors. “Since 1925, the sailors that have graduated from this, the RAN Recruit School, have gone on to serve with
distinction all over the world,” VADM Hammond said. “If only these walls could talk…the thousands of voices that would echo around this place in the still of night would be remarkable to listen to. “The camaraderie, the teamwork, and the mateship that grows in this place, has been a timeless gift. “Today, we celebrate the immense contribution of the RAN Recruit School to the most precious component of our Navy…our people.” The celebration concluded in historical naval style with a Beat to Quarters and Ceremonial Sunset, performed by RAN Band Melbourne and guard comprising both Recruit School and Cerberus personnel.
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LETTERS
The annual arrival of the jet ski nuisance We live in Safety Beach - have done for 15 years, and every summer the visiting tourists are getting worse. They leave piles of litter on the beach, are rude to the locals, and park cars on footpaths near Martha Cove Marina. But my main point is that I think someone is going to get killed by a jet ski. First of all, I would ask why they are banned in Mt Martha but allowed in Safety Beach. I will let you make up your own mind there. With the jet skis breaking speed limits, riding close to shore, my own 12-year-old daughter is terrified to go in the water. Last year she had a really close call when snorkelling. I have complained to the council who pushed me to the police who say they are “too busy” to monitor it. I swear half of them are drunk but always get away with it. They suggested if I saw someone breaking the law to address them on it. As a 50-year-old male I do not want to be confronted by a bunch of thugs visiting from the northern suburbs. I am predicting soon at Safety Beach either some form of riot or a death from an idiot jet ski rider. I use the term rider loosely as all they like to do is park up and boom loud doof doof music while flexing. Every year for two months from my house I have to have noise pollution from the consistent whinging of the engines. And yet nobody does anything about it. It is a total joke. Here is an idea get your black Ford Ranger Wildtrack hook up your jetski and go back to the northern suburbs and let the local kids play in peace and safety at Safety Beach.. Michael Lofts, Safety Beach .
Rates review
Mornington Peninsula Shire’s rating strategy review is being promoted as a fairness exercise, but for many local ratepayers it looks more like a redistribution of benefits to groups already well supported, while ignoring major revenue opportunities that would ease pressure on cost of living and households. To give retirement village residents an 80% discounted differential rate is a prime example. Most already receive a pensioner discount, yet the shire wants to add another layer of subsidy. Even self-funded retirees would receive it, despite not qualifying for pension concessions. Many villages also provide extensive amenities — bowls, pools, gyms, recreation centres — far beyond what most residents have access to, yet they are being offered deeper rate relief. Meanwhile, ordinary pensioners ask: if they get an extra 20% off, why can’t I? At the same time, the shire refuses to introduce paid parking for non-residents, a scheme capable of generating over $62m in raw income. Instead of tourists paying their share, ratepayers continue to cover costs for waste, maintenance, and the unseen “clean teams” that service beaches, parks, and town centres during peak seasons. We’re absorbing the cost while visitors get a free ride. Farmland classification does need tightening so concessions go only to genuine producers,
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not lifestyle properties, Land banking (empty lots more than three years old) should not benefit from even residential rates when land is being held for profit, And short-term rentals — operating as commercial businesses — should not be paying ordinary residential rates, they should have a differential rate category that reflects the reality of what they are. The shire insists the review isn’t about raising revenue but “sharing the burden.” Yet discounting one group while refusing to charge tourrorists and short term rental operators hardly resembles fairness. Until major distortions are fixed, the burden will keep falling on the very people who actually live here. Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach
Verbal ping pong
On a recent walk I took the steps up from the Flinders Jetty and was appalled to find the pathway seriously overgrown to the point the track required to be walked in single file. I phoned the shire and made an urgent request that it be cleared and made safe for public usage. I was told it wasn’t in their remit but that of DEECA. For the readers information DEECA is The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action. I was given a number, rang and made the request for the pathway to be cleared. I didn’t hear a thing back until a few days ago when I received a phone message from the shire stating my request was being reviewed and given a job number. I called DEECA to find out why the shire was contacting me and they said the pathway and steps were on Crown land, therefore the shire’s responsibility. I was not told this when I first called DEECA a week ago. So, the ping pong ball goes back into the shire’s court. They apologised to me for giving me the incorrect information initially and that the job still hadn’t been done but was being reviewed! I do not accept that the onus should be on us to draw attention to maintenance work that should be monitored and tended to on a regular basis. The grass at Flinders Memorial carpark has recently been cut but the overgrown vegetation on the public pathway remains overgrown at the time of writing this letter. What I take away from this game of verbal ping pong is that neither party, the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council nor DEECA know what their land management responsibilities are. The consequences of which means land, pathways, cliffs and beaches are left neglected. Tori Potter, Flinders
Shire interactions
Seventy years ago, as a child, I spent a wonderful Christmas holiday camped opposite the Le Souef family’s general store in The Loop at Blairgowrie. At many stages of my life, the Mornington Peninsula has drawn me back. Approximately 30 years ago, I decided to join
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the ranks of the paid employees of the largest printing company of its kind in Australia. As a senior manager, my responsibilities included OHS and Emergency management. As a relief from my 24/7 management responsibilities my partner, who also had ties to business on the peninsula, and I decided to buy a home at Rye . For twenty years, I paid my rates, enjoyed the quiet life, and had no contact with the shire. My first contact about nine years ago was initially annoying and involved an infringement ticket for parking in the launching ramp park. I suddenly became a criminal as those whose wages I contributed to treated me as a cheat and a liar before finally accepting the fact that they were wrong. Shortly after this, a young boy died as a result of an incident at the Easter Carnival, and with my experience and background in OHS, I conducted what is known as a hazard identification of the carpark and noted one extremely high-risk hazard. I raised my concerns with the shire, which declined my request to assess this hazard. Over the next eight years, I raised the matter with the shire numerous times and could not even get them to agree to an on-site meeting. Eventually, the then local member Chris Brayne involved the minister responsible for OHS, and an agreement to manage the significant hazard was reached. The shire then ignored the agreement for two years. This year, it appears the shire has finally acted to control this hazard that could have led to multiple deaths in a single incident. Why do I scrutinise the shire’s action? Eric Dettman, Rye
Councillor independence
To anyone who has attended recent Mornington Peninsula Council meetings it has become clear that they have become increasingly anti-democratic. Totally relevant and fair questions and debate are being manipulated by our Mayor and his band of supporters Even though the Local Government Act stipulates that the Chair of Council meetings should avoid leading debate where possible, our current mayor seems to be setting the tone by making his position clear on important matters. This loses the element of impartiality that a Chair should maintain. Our elected representatives have to be allowed to do their job conscientiously, which means acting in the best interests of their communities - and acting independently. Ranald Macdonald, Flinders
Disaster preparedness
Credit to the Council for developing a Community Disaster Resilience Plan (Council backs new disaster resilience plan, The News 16/12/25). While the festive season invites us to switch off and celebrate, the reality of a changing climate means we must be prepared for unwanted events like bushfires, heatwaves, and flooding. Recognising the risks and sharing a clear plan with neighbours are vital steps to keeping our communities safe and resilient. Amy Hiller, Kew
Beware of bias
Readers should be very wary of the wildly outlandish assertions made by Margaret Chambers (Two-tiered Society, Letters 16/12/25) alleging the Victorian Treaty Act 2025 establishes a “fourth branch of government” and a “2-tiered legal system” when in fact the body established has an advisory role only. Readers may like to put Chambers’ opinions, which are disguised as researched fact, in context: her organisation, the Institute of Public Affairs is a highly conservative pseudo-academic body opposed to progressive social advances, rejects climate science and most tellingly in this instance, advocates the repeal of the law which makes racial discrimination illegal in our country, the Racial Discrimination Act, 1975. We should be proud of our Victorian Treaty, recognising that it is common sense to ask the advice of First Nations people about matters that affect them, and applauding this historic step towards healing and unity. Maureen Donelly, Mornington
Magical Premiers
Through multimedia outlets the West Gate tunnel has be opened with much fanfare and political “Look what I did” comments.
I found the history of this bridge which replaced the oppositions East West plan when the immediate past Premier said he would not go ahead with the project and build a West East project and wouldn’t pay one cent in compensation to the company who had signed up to build the East West link. With some type of magic, he turned one cent into $1b. Our current Premier inherited the West East project and its $6.45b budget with magic she turned that amount into a $10b project. Between the two mild mannered Premiers Victorian their magic has dealt an additional $9 -10b tax burden to every Victorian family. One must ask when will the management incompentence cease, the state’s debt has reached a level that the weekly interest cost alone is greater than our income. No amount of magic or hope will reduce our debt, what is required is well planned cost reduction and a halt put on the big build projects and the money diverted to projects that need doing like roads, health, education and decent accommodation for those in need. Bruce White, Safety Beach
Debating tactics
Debating tactics often used by people who are unable to refute an opponent’s arguments include mis-representation of the opponent’s position and/or the attribution to the opponent of attitudes never expressed by him. If these methods fail to silence him, the debater moves to personal abuse and ridicule. In the debate on the wisdom or otherwise of creating two race-based classes of citizen in this state, Michelle Cheers (Rest your case, Letters 10/12/25) began with what might be viewed as an appeal to authority (“accepted facts”) but moved directly to personal abuse (“the worst prejudices of your generation”, “go back to your hobby”). This week David Martin (Oh…wait…., Letters 16/12/25) moves directly from misrepresentation of the nature of the debate and the attribution to me of attitudes never expressed by me (“taking another firm stand against those pesky indigenous people”) to ridicule (“why don’t they all just go back to where they come from”). May I suggest to the latter, with all due disrespect, that he is making more of a fool of himself than he is of me. May I wish you, the staff of The News and all of your readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Albert Riley, Mornington
I am sorry
This is an open apology to all our readers of the Jewish faith. I saw what was happening but I stayed silent for fear of my extended family being doxed because of my beliefs. When Hamas attacked Israel I stayed silent and for that I am sorry. When the head of the Lekember mosque danced with hundreds before the blood was dry I stayed silent and two days later when thousands came to the Opera House and shouted “where’s the Jews “ I stayed silent. When every weekend for two years we had demonstrations in Melbourne and Sydney, I stayed silent. I should have called out one protester at Melbourne uni who thought “river to the sea” meant the Nile to the Mediterranean Sea but I stayed silent. When tens of thousands of people marched across the harbour bridge carrying Hamas, Hezbolla and Isis flags, I stayed silent. When they burnt Jewish places of worship and graffitied cars, houses and schools, I stayed silent. But no more. When senior ABC reporter Laura Tingle tries to argue that last weeks attack was political not religious on the same day a ten year old little Jewish girl is being buried, who died for no other reason than that she was Jewish, then I can stay silent no more. M. G. Free, Mount Martha
Stop hatred
I am heartbroken at the vile attack on innocent Australian Jewish people at Bondi on Sunday 14 December. This hatred has to stop but how? Antisemitic education will help to stamp out hate speech but it wouldn’t have prevented this attack as the shooters were ISIS followers who hate all non-muslims. We must change the gun laws; this may have prevented this dreadful
Letters - 300 words maximum and including full name, address and contact number - can be sent to The News, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or emailed to: letters@mpnews.com.au murderous attack. I am also sad to see the opposition using this dreadful event to score political points. This is a time for unity not division and point scoring. Shame on you Susan Ley. Ricky Miller, Mt Martha
Avoid politicisation
Zoe McKenzie’s social media posts about the Bondi terrorist attack originally showed warmth and empathy for which I congratulated her. I followed her idea to put a candle out for those killed, injured and traumatised. However, Zoe has now politicised the issue by decrying a supposed lack of government action on antisemitism. Zoe refers to the Segal report, which has been widely criticised by those who value freedom of expression and open political discussion. Zoe calls for increased education on antisemitism. Yet Zoe’s party has said the state Treaty is divisive and provides special treatment to one group. Why then privilege antisemitism over all forms of racism? At school I learnt about the Holocaust, and the devastation caused to the Jewish community in Europe. I learnt nothing about the massacres and suffering of First Nations people in my own country. How would education have prevented the Bondi tragedy given it appears the shooters were supporters of ISIS? Does Zoe believe that ISIS terrorists would be influenced by education or by those of us who marched to highlight the death of thousands in Gaza and the inhumane conditions they continue to experience? One shooter was granted permanent residency under Howard and the son’s security was reviewed and cleared under Morrison. Do we hold them responsible? Both governments opposed Labor’s racial hatred laws. Zoe, perhaps you can work with your party to develop a bipartisan approach to address hate and racism directed at any group in Australia - Jewish, Muslims, First Nations, any and all cultures that make Australia the tapestry we enjoy today.
Terrorists aim to create fear and division, let’s not allow them to win. Marg D’Arcy, Rye
Recognising honesty
I was at the BP in Mt Eliza and filled up with fuel. To my dismay I couldn’t find my phone case with my bank cards license etc anywhere in the car. I told the fuel attendant Anthony (whose parents I believe own the service station) that I couldn’t locate my phone and ATM cards, so I was going to repark and search my car. I was in a panic. Around 30 minutes passed when Anthony said he took care of my fuel. He told me to go home and look; he was so kind and understanding. I said I would be back later in the afternoon to repay him. He said not to worry however I did go back. Anthony also helped by ringing my phone multiple times. The Bluetooth in the car was showing my phone was there, but I stripped the car and still nothing! I ended up thanking Anthony and said I’ll be back drove up towards Tower Rd and then the Bluetooth signal disappeared. I drove home, got my father’s phone and kept ringing my phone over 30 times when a woman answered named Val. She said two boys, 13 and 14 years old, picked up my phone. One was named Owen, but I can’t recall the other. They found it on the road on Tower Rd, so the phone case was on the roof of car the whole time! The boys handed it to Val and she was heading to Mornington Police Station. We met at the Bunnings carpark so I could collect my phone. All my cards were in the phone case nothing was taken, or damaged. It was such a kind act by all involved. I never got to meet the boys but I am very grateful they did the right thing. Alla Dominique, Frankston South
Peninsula Link
To help the many drivers through until February, why not have 80kph in left lane and 100kph in the right lane (Peninsula Link to stay slow
for summer, The News 16/12/25). The reasons published to keep the 80kph limit for months makes no sense. And removing all those 80kph signs! This “slow-lane” feature will give drivers a sensible choice. Or is it a silly idea? Warwick Spinaze, Rosebud
Barley-Charlie@89
Politics 2025/finale. Ever onwards to 90 (March 26) the previous decade so quick (10 minutes?) went where? I kid you not, 90, OMG? Fortunately I’m not big on the future, time enough when/if it arrives. The reality is the now, plus waiting time. A year of danger, anxiety aside, thinking, concluding. The pension increases twice a year, healthy no, clearly the COL increases higher; pensioners in quicksand? They mumble on raising pensioner deeming rates, inapplicable to most. The Keating interviews a highlight, also 7.30pm ABC man Kerry O’Brien’s 70th Walkley Award speech on press freedom - “Don’t kid yourself that it can’t happen here”. The shift on Albanese’s thoughts 2019, opposed to his safer outlook as Prime Minister. Hoping Albo’s not believing his own publicity, infallibility, a passing phase, recalling our Bobby Hawke’s 3rd term? The new under 16’s; Big Brother? I’d agree with under 10’s, even under 12’s at a push, but under 16’s, the creativity years 13 - 15, dangerous over the top tactics; like the snow, melting, towards control? Reading psychology, re-read a dozen times from age 13, the sheep, various points of view, all the same, all different. Equally (perhaps?) we all have secrets, hidden in the archives of our minds. While on top of the gum tree Albo, show fear specialist Kevin Rudd the departure door, merely a suggestion, if Kevin had his way, under 25’s? Bye the bye; talkback radio. So often an argument relating to “The Australian way.” The Australian way? The “Human Nature way”
surely? Not forgetting AI and robotics? Can we cope with it, all the planning, for what future? Almost teary, Trump, politicians, lifelong members of the “I’m alright Jack” Army. Hopefully standing against antisemitism, in Australia, despite the obvious, Bondi Beach and the danger of sheep. Fortunately I’m a worrier, which is food for thought, my Raison d’etre, overheating obviously the one danger. In television, nightly, time and again, “coming up” and/or “moving forward”. Parrots. Christmas break, love is in the air, Kookaburras all, at least until after the third beer; enjoy. Back on darling’s birthday, significantly Boxing Day. Even so... Cliff Ellen, Rye
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Railway Crossing Tragedy - Death Of Mr. H. M. Prosser Compiled by Cameron McCullough A SHOCKING fatality occurred at the railway crossing over the Mornington railway line on the Somerville road near Baxter, on Friday evening last. The victim was Herbert Melville Prosser, aged 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. H Prosser, of Frankston. Deceased was in the employ of Messrs. Sherlock & Hay, timber merchants, and at the time of the accident was returning to Frankston with an empty motor lorry. He was attempting to cross the line at the point referred to when the steam train from Mornington crashed into him. When picked up the unfortunate young man was found to have sustained terrible injuries. He was placed on the train and on arrival at Frankston, Dr. C. Maxwell was in attendance and accompanied the patient to Melbourne. Prosser, however, died before the city was reached. The sad event aroused deep sympathy throughout the whole district. Deceased, who was of cheery disposition, enjoyed popularity among a large circle of friends. He was a prominent member of the Frankston Fire Brigade and gave active support to various sporting and social organisations. The deepest sympathy is felt for his sorrowing parents and relatives. The funeral, which took place on Sunday last, was very largely attended. The coffin was covered with many beautiful wreaths and flowers. Mem-
bers of the Frankston Fire Brigade marched at the head of the funeral cortege and the brethren of the Rechabite lodge also marched. Rev. H. C. Trebilco conducted the service at the graveside, after which Captain Chellow, representing the Country Fire Brigades’ Board, read the firemen’s funeral service. The coffin was carried from the hearse by Messrs. D. Petrie, J. Cameron, T. Prosser, and H. Hinds. The pall bearers were Messrs. R. Coxall, J. Wickes, C. Paxman, D. Cameron, K. Tait, G. Farmer, H. Legge and S. Parsons. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. H. Gamble. *** A New Frankston – Brilliant Shopping Areas Frankston shopkeepers have risen to the occasion and made the town one of the best shopping areas of the outer suburbs. Attractive window displays in keeping with the festive season are attracting shoppers in large numbers, and the holiday trade this year promises to be a record. As a result of the efforts of the Traders’ Association, the street lighting has been greatly improved, the electric block system being a decided advantage. Voting in connection with the window dressing competition is proceeding apace, the public entering heartily into the spirit of the contest. Electric light festoons have been hung in the principal streets and decorated arches placed at various points of vantage.
The Traders’ Association have arranged an attractive programme for the entertainment of visitors during the holidays. The beach and foreshore will be the principal point of attraction, and here the merry-go-round and numerous side shows will be found. On New Year’s Eve a grand fancy dress procession will take place. *** Tarring Of Tyabb Road At the last meeting of the Mornington Council, Cr. Downward stressed the urgency of attention to the Tyabb road. It should have been tarred two years ago. The road was made in 1919, and unless something is done to it, this Council will have to spend thousands of pounds, as the road is going to pieces already. He thought that the worst section should be tarred immediately, say a 1½ miles at a cost of about £200. As the Frankston and Hastings Shire Council is anxious to have the work done, it was decided to communicate with that Shire and arrange a deputation to the Country Roads Board to request the tarring of the road to Tyabb. *** FATHER Xmas arrived at Mt. Eliza Hall on Friday evening last well stocked with goods. A large tree set in a cement barrel, was erected in the centre of the hall and covered in prizes. All the local children came along to meet their old friends, and about forty boys from the Minton Boys’ Home also attended.
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Father Xmas appeared at the hall about 8.30 and after a busy hour stripped the tree, each child receiving a toy. From then till about 2 the next morning the dancers took charge of the splendid floor which had just been planed. The organisers of this splendid function were the Misses Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Green, Miss B. Cozens (who, unfortunately, was too ill to be present), Mr. Ireland (as Father Xmas), and Mr. Kilburn. Their object was to provide funds to reduce the debt on the building, and proved very successful, the funds benefiting to the amount of £11/10/-. The committee appreciate very much this friendly help from an outside source, and would much like to see others follow in their footsteps. Mr. Kilburn as “The Boss,” and Mrs. Ireland, as “Somebody’s Typist,” amused the company very much. A splendid supper was provided, to which ample justice was done by the large gathering. The arduous duties of M.C. were capably carried out by Mr. Bleckly, who is a good friend and solid worker for the hall. The music supplied gratis by Mr. Morton’s jazz band, was all that could be desired. The vice president thanked Mr. Ireland and party for their very enjoyable evening. Mr. Ireland, in response, said they were only too willing at any time to assist in trying to reduce the debt on the building.
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At the Mt. Eliza State school break up Father Christmas was again in evidence and distributed the varied assortment of gifts from the Christmas tree. A great deal of fun was created by Santa, who appeared in his regulation costume, much to the joy of the children. Prizes were afterwards distributed, these being generously donated by Mr. and Mrs. F. Syme, each child in the school being a recipient. Two special prizes, awarded for regular attendance, were won by Audrey Foster and Glen Moseley. In expression of appreciation three rousing cheers were given for the donors, Mr. and Mrs. Syme. *** ONCE again the Christmas season is with us. The true spirit of the festival is abroad, bringing joy and good-will that is practically universal. It is a Christmas full of hope for the future, with a present content that finds truthful echo in the wish of “Peace on earth, good will among men.” When the same spirit of charity and tolerance expands and is carried over into the other days of the year the world will be all the brighter and better, for there is no gainsaying the fact that Christmas always finds a happy community. “The Standard” takes this opportunity of wishing its many readers A MERRY XMAS And a HAPPY NEW YEAR. *** From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 24 December 1925
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65 Bayview Road, McCrae. Lighthouse Lookout with superb bay views Set on a large, elevated block, this split-level home is warm & welcoming with elegantly modern styling & a laidback coastal ambience. Bathed in natural light, with dual living spaces & ample accommodation it’s perfect as a permanent home or a superb holiday escape. Move in, relax & soak in the breathtaking bay & peninsula views, while a 1km walk brings you to beautiful McCrae beach & cafés.
5 a 2 b 1 v 977 r Grant McConnell | 0407 515 078 Stuart Cox | 0417 124 707
Auction Sat 17 Jan 11.00am Price Guide $1,490,000 - $1,590,000
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Boatshed 56, McCrae Foreshore, McCrae. Updated, for sublime family beach days Make family days out at the beach extra special with this peacefully positioned boatshed, looking out to glistening sand & the azure bay, with views to The Rip & stunning sunsets. Built circa 1958 & blending original features with modern updates, the approx. 27sqm space can include everything you might need for a summer by the sea. Nearby parking, toilets, shower, cafés & Coles supermarket just a stroll away.
Auction Sat 17 Jan 2.00pm
Grant McConnell | 0407 515 078 Carol Charkas | 0401 003 020
Price Guide $320,000 - $350,000
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Luxury Waterside Entertainer WATERSIDE tranquility pairs perfectly with impeccable quality and modern family comfort in this elegant 4-bedroom residence alongside picturesque Martha Cove. Generous living spaces on both levels complement the superb alfresco zones, from a pretty front terrace and spacious balcony with sensational harbour views, to hosting Christmas gatherings on the verdant rear patio with a breezy mediterranean ambience.
From this exceptional setting it’s just a stroll to the beach or Martha’s Table restaurant, and a short drive to Dromana and Mt Martha amenities. - Elegant stone kitchen has island seating, dishwasher, 900mm Smeg oven - Generous upstairs lounge/dining to covered balcony with stunning views - Large ground floor family room and adjacent
study/store room - Main 1st floor retreat with ample BIRs, chic ensuite, and balcony entry - Ground floor guest/main bedroom with robes, ensuite, and water views - 2 further bedrooms with mirrored robes, bathroom with bath and shower - Easy-care front garden has covered terrace for tranquil harbour views
- Rear north-facing patio shaded by a pergola, with Mount Martha views - Fitted laundry and powder room, plus double garage with internal entry - Ducted heating/cooling, gas log fire, Tassie oak flooring, ducted vacuum - Plantation shutters, plush bedroom carpeting, power and gas to balcony.n
HOME ESSENTIALS ADDRESS: 30 Harbourside Esplanade, Safety Beach FOR SALE: $1,795,000 DESCRIPTION: 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car, 230m2 AGENT: Stuart Cox - 0417 124 707, Belle Property Dromana, 215 Point Nepean Rd, Dromana, 5987 1999
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101 - 103 Bayview Road, McCrae. Abundant potential to restore or develop This exceptional opportunity has abundant potential with 2 parcels on 1 huge 2,876sqm (approx.) block. A delightful 1950’s holiday cottage could be updated or enjoyed as is, with 3BRs, living/dining, retro kitchen and bathroom. Add a 2nd storey to improve bay glimpses. Near underpass to beach, shops, cafés.
3 a 1 b 1 v 2,876 r Grant McConnell | 0407 515 078 Phil Down | 0423 515 490
Auction Sat 24 Jan 11.00am Price Guide $1,475,000 - $1,595,000
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7 Arthurs Avenue, McCrae. Flawless home with spectacular bay views Nestled in a peaceful hillside locale with lush natural landscaping & breathtaking bay & bush views, this superb elevated home features sublime outdoor spaces & immaculate interiors. Entertain with ease in 2 spacious living zones, relax in the verdant back garden with deck & heated resort-style pool, or soak up the vistas out on the large front balcony. Just minutes to McCrae amenities & pristine beaches.
4 a 2 b 2 v 778 r Grant McConnell | 0407 515 078 Carol Charkas | 0401 003 020
Auction Sat 24 Jan 12.30pm Price Guide $1,495,000 - $1,640,000
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13 Paterson Street, Rosebud. So much potential, so close to the beach This 3BR home is set on a generous block and provides abundant potential. Suitable for long-term or holiday investment, or a great reno project for starters, families or tradies, the property also offers an exceptional option for redevelopment (STCA). Get away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the advantages of this prime location.
3 a 1 b 1 v 739 r Auction Sat 24 Jan 3.30pm
Grant McConnell | 0407 515 078 Phil Down | 0423 515 490
Price Guide $900,000 - $990,000
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19 Highfield Road, McCrae. 3BR home has immediate ROI and potential In a prime location & perfect for investors, this classic home is leased till September 2026, for immediate and possible ongoing ROI. On a large block, there’s opportunity here to subdivide or construct 1 or more new homes (STCA), or it could be a reno project, with space to extend outwards or upwards (STCA) for possible Arthurs Seat views. Set a short walk to the beach & McCrae Plaza, & near freeway access.
3 a 1 b 2 v 646 r Auction Sun 25 Jan 12.30pm
Grant McConnell | 0407 515 078 Najee Charkas | 0414 938 069
Price Guide $775,000 - $850,000
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67 Cinerama Crescent, McCrae. Peaceful bush setting and stunning views Peaceful, private & just metres to expansive bushland, this spacious split-level home boasts stunning bay vistas & radiates a relaxed coastal ambience. The freshly painted home features 2 living zones, 4BRs, 3bath, & garden studio, providing ample space for the family & to entertain. With rear gated access to a bushwalking track & adjacent golf course, this home is minutes to McCrae beach, shops & cafés.
4 a 3 b 2 v 836 r Grant McConnell | 0407 515 078 Carol Charkas | 0401 003 020
Auction Sun 25 Jan 2.00pm Price Guide $1,300,000 - $1,430,000
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9 Wunda Street, Dromana. Elevated on a scenic hillside with sweeping Port Phillip Bay views to The Heads, this custom-built four-bedroom residence delivers exceptional family comfort and entertaining. High ceilings, northern light and three living zones culminate in a top-floor lounge, dining and kitchen opening to a bay-facing balcony. Hydronic heating, quality finishes, landscaped gardens and proximity to shops, schools, beach and freeway complete this impressive lifestyle home for modern coastal living.
4 a 2 b 2 v 699 r Grant McConnell | 0407 515 078 Jared Tipping | 0401 827 299
Auction Sun 25 Jan 3.30pm Price Guide $1,425,000 - $1,540,000
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6 Clifftop Court, Dromana. Panoramic views from Dromana's most sought-after locale This tranquil updated home basks in breathtaking bay views and the sound of waves on the shore below, with a private track to the beach. Offering 2 modern homes in 1, it’s perfect for multigenerational living or as an income source. Both with open-plan living, a renovated upper level has 2BRs 2bath, with 2BRs 1bath on the lower level, plus 6.6kW solar, ducted heating/cooling, RC/AC & electric gate to double garage.
4 a 3 b 2 v 838 r Auction Mon 26 Jan 12.30pm
Jared Tipping | 0401 827 299 Steve Edmund | 0419 396 976
Price Guide $2,700,000 - $2,970,000
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3/45 The Avenue, McCrae. Superb move-in-ready home near the bay Set peacefully in a block of 4, this superb move-in-ready property offers a spacious light-filled home enhanced by crisp white décor & soaring ceilings. Comprising dual living zones & an elegant kitchen, 3BRs & 2.5 bathrooms, while the 1st floor balcony boasts bay glimpses & is an ideal spot to entertain or relax. Stroll to McCrae beach at the end of the road, with McCrae Plaza just 700m away.
3 a 2 b 2 v 222 r For Sale Price Guide $1,290,000 - $1,370,000
Grant McConnell | 0407 515 078 Carol Charkas | 0401 003 020
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23 Stanley Crescent, Mount Martha.
3 a 3 b 4 v 2,181 r
Another property successfully sold by the Belle Property Dromana | Rosebud Team which means another ecstatic client and another delighted buyer. These results are why we love what we do.
Grant McConnell | 0407 515 078 Carol Charkas | 0401 003 020
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McCrae Boatshed 50, McCrae Foreshore Perfectly positioned McCrae foreshore boatshed, slightly longer than neighbouring sheds, with timber floors, wide doors, ample storage, & clear floor space. Overlooking white sand, calm bay waters, & NW sunsets with views to The Rip. Sale includes all boatshed contents.
Tootgarook Auction Sat 17 Jan 12.30pm Price Guide $300,000 - $330,000
4 a 3 b 2 v 1068 r
32 Morris Street Custom-designed circa 1980, this retro brick veneer home on a 1,068 sqm corner block is just 350m from the beach. It features four bedrooms, three living areas, a renovated kitchen, office, indoor spa, garage with workshop, and a central garden atrium, offering spacious coastal living.
Grant McConnell | 0407 515 078 Phil Down | 0423 515 490
Paul Cunnington | 0457 047 962 Najee Charkas | 0414 938 069
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Auction Sat 24 Jan 11.00am Price Guide $1,000,000 - $1,100,000
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Dromana
3 a 2 b 2 v 558 r
4 Susan Street Beautifully maintained gardens offer a warm welcome to this elevated 3BR 2bath home with 2 living zones and large kitchen, perfect for the family and hosting. Ideal for permanent living, rental or holidays, with scope to update, set in walking distance to the beach, shops, cafés, and school.
Auction Sat 24 Jan 2.00pm Price Guide $950,000 - $1,045,000
Dromana
3 a 2 b 1 v 302 r
1 Dyson Street This impressive renovation is ideal to rent out, move in, or enjoy holidays. Flawless sunlit interiors comprise 3BRs, 2bath, elegant kitchen, cosy lounge, sitting area, and wide veranda, on a newlylandscaped block. The warm and inviting home is in walking distance to the beach, school, shops.
Steve Edmund | 0419 396 976 Dino Francese | 0408 030 706
Jared Tipping | 0401 827 299 Phil Down | 0423 515 490
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Dromana
2 a 1 b 1 v 497 r
2/18 Macedon Avenue This neat and tidy 2BR unit with single garage is an ideal rental or holiday investment, or a great option for starters or downsizers. With scope to update, it includes large lounge, kitchen/meals, and a peaceful back garden. Walk to beach, shops, cafés, near freeway access and schools.
Auction Sat 24 Jan 3.30pm Price Guide $590,000 - $650,000
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Price Guide $630,000 - $690,000
3 a 1 b 3 v 682 r
38 Woonton Crescent Beautifully renovated, this spacious, light-filled home has 3BRs, chic bathroom, lounge/dining with wood burner and RC/AC, elegant kitchen, patio for alfresco entertaining in private enclosed gardens, plus carports, ample parking with electric gate. A short drive to Rosebud and McCrae amenities.
Jared Tipping | 0401 827 299 Jarrod Eastwood | 0403 983 310
Jared Tipping | 0401 827 299 Phil Down | 0423 515 490
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Auction Sun 25 Jan 11.00am Price Guide $770,000 - $845,000
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McCrae
3 a 1 b 2 v 549 r
15 William Street In a coveted location away from the crowds, yet a stroll to the pristine beach and popular cafés, this 549sqm (approx.) block has a 3BR, 1bath house. It offers a great opportunity to demolish/rebuild and create your dream new permanent home or holiday haven (STCA) with potential for bay views.
Auction Sun 25 Jan 11.00am Price Guide $800,000 - $880,000
Dromana
3 a 1 b 2 v 562 r
6 Watson Avenue
Grant McConnell | 0407 515 078 Carol Charkas | 0401 003 020
Jared Tipping | 0401 827 299 Jarrod Eastwood | 0403 983 310
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Dromana
4 a 2 b 2 v 835 r
14 Carrigg Street Set on a generous parcel of land with potential to develop (STCA) this brick home is ready to move in. Full ensuite & walk-in robe to master, central modern kitchen, split system heating/cooling, remote double garage, built workshop & rear roller door for access to secure back yard.
Auction Sun 25 Jan 3.30pm Price Guide $1,300,000 - $1,400,000
Price Guide $800,000 - $880,000
Dromana
698 r
6 Dalworth Avenue
For Sale
Generous level 698sqm (approx.) block, ideal for owner-builders/developers to create your own new home or build townhouses for investment (STCA). Perfect for a permanent coastal lifestyle or for holiday getaways, it’s just around 800m to the beach, near shops, cafés, schools, freeway access.
Phil Down | 0423 515 490 Steve Edmund | 0419 396 976
Jared Tipping | 0401 827 299 Jarrod Eastwood | 0403 983 310
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Auction Sun 25 Jan 2.00pm
This charming 3BR property is an ideal investment offering immediate returns. A great family home with flowing layout, it includes spacious living/ dining/kitchen, modern bathroom, laundry, spacious back garden perfect for the kids to play. Walk to the beach, shops, cafés & amenities.
Wednesday, 24 December 2025
Price Guide $700,000 - $750,000
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McCrae
889 r
34 Arthurs Avenue
For Sale
This standout McCrae property comes with plans (STCA) for a landmark 3-level home by Lewis Building Design, capturing sweeping Bay & coastal views. The envisioned residence offers 4 ensuite bedrooms, a luxury home theatre, & a resort-style pool & spa deck for premium Peninsula living.
Price Guide $720,000 - $790,000
Rosebud
3 a 2 b 2 v 282 r
6 Webber Lane
For Sale
Low-maintenance townhouse in sought-after Rosebud South with three bedrooms, modern kitchen, and open-plan living flowing to a northfacing deck. Features include bamboo floors, ducted heating, split-system cooling, double garage, and easy-care gardens.
Grant McConnell | 0407 515 078 Carol Charkas | 0401 003 020
Phil Down | 0423 515 490 Dino Francese | 0408 030 706
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Safety Beach
4a 3b 2v 1 g
6 Deck Terrace Stunning new home with exceptional quality and finishes, and sunlit interiors including dual living, host’s kitchen, 4BRs, 3bath, study. Superb views to the bay from top level living and terraces, and potential for a S/C ground floor for multi-gen living or rental. Near beach and marina.
For Sale Price Guide $1,600,000 - $1,760,000
Dromana
3 a 1 b 1 v 723 r
51 Lombardy Avenue This colonial-style home with wraparound veranda is an ideal investment, getaway, or move-in-ready family home. Light, bright interiors with 3BRs and private gardens with deck offer space to entertain and for the kids to play securely. Near stores and cafés, and under 2km walk to the beach.
Stuart Cox | 0417 124 707 Jarrod Eastwood | 0403 983 310
Jared Tipping | 0401 827 299 Jarrod Eastwood | 0403 983 310
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Price Guide $869,000
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The Guide TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK
MONDAY
MOVIE: THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER
THURSDAY
SBS WORLD MOVIES, 8.45pm, M (2012)
ROYAL CAROLS: TOGETHER AT CHRISTMAS
ABC TV, 5.30pm
A wonderfully wholesome way to wind down on Christmas night, this relatively new Royal tradition invites 1600 hardworking guests from across the UK – and viewers all over the world – to join Catherine, the Princess of Wales (pictured), at Westminster Abbey for an evening of song, connection and gratitude. The fifth edition of the event celebrates “love in all its forms”, and features readings from the Prince of Wales and awardwinning actors Kate Winslet and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
FRIDAY
ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL
ABC TV, 7.30pm
As Spring 1941 arrives in Darrowby and season five of this cheery series makes its way on to screens, there’s a new boss at Skeldale House: baby Jimmy. The little lad is keeping everyone on their toes – particularly mum Helen (Rachel Shenton) – while James (Nicholas Ralph, pictured) is away at RAF Abingdon. Mrs Hall (Anna Madeley) steps up and contributes to the local war effort as a blackout warden, but being the only woman on the team is no
SUNDAY
A FUTURE ON STAGE: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL
SBS VICELAND, 8.30pm
From Legally Blonde to Moulin Rouge! and recent Aussie hit Beetlejuice, there’s no shortage of beloved movies being brought to the stage as musicals. In this insightful documentary, the Hollywood veterans behind Back to the Future try to adapt the classic ’80s sci-fi flick starring Michael J. Fox. With millions of dollars – and the film trilogy’s outstanding legacy – at stake, creators Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis, star Roger Bart (pictured), the musical’s director John Rando and composers Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard lay it all on the line.
In a rare occurrence of a movie being directed by the author of the book it is based on, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a modern classic of the coming-of-age genre. Set in the early 1990s, Stephen Chbosky succeeds in laying out the observant, earnest tone from page to screen. The story revolves around teenager Charlie (Logan Lerman), who is enduring a tough first year of high school until he is befriended by two students (Emma Watson and Ezra Miller). What follows is an honest and compelling drama chronicling the struggles of adolescence, and the importance of friendship in those difficult years. Logan Lerman stars in The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
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Thursday, December 25 ABC TV (2)
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NINE (9)
TEN (10)
6am Morning Programs. 9.30 The Pope’s Christmas Mass. 11.25 QI. (PGls, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 1.20 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) 1.55 Death In Paradise. (Final, Mv, R) 2.55 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 3.25 HM The King’s Christmas Message. 3.40 Bluey. (R) 3.50 MOVIE: A Boy Called Christmas. (2021, PG, R) 5.30 Royal Carols: Together At Christmas.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. (PG, R) 10.00 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 10.50 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Royal Road Trip. (R) 2.55 Such Was Life. (R) 3.05 Going Places. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Christmas Carols From London Coliseum. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Carols In The Domain. (PG, R) 9.30 Alinta Energy Christmas Pageant. (PG) 10.30 Mayor’s Christmas Carols. (PG) 11.30 St John Ambulance Carols By Candlelight. (PG, R) 2.00 Christmas With The Salvos. (PG, R) 2.30 MOVIE: Last Train To Christmas. (2021, PGaln, R) 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant. 8.00 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols. 10.00 CMA Country Christmas. 11.00 Christmas With Delta. (R) 12.30 Carols By Candlelight. (PG, R) 4.00 MOVIE: Blizzard. (2003, G, R) A young ice skater befriends a reindeer. Jennifer Pisana, Brenda Blethyn.
6.00 GCBC. (R) 6.15 Jamie Oliver: Christmas. (R) 7.15 Jamie’s One-Pan Christmas. (R) 8.00 MTV Greatest Christmas Hits. (PGa) 12.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGls, R) 1.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) 2.30 The Living Room. (PGa, R) 3.45 The King’s Christmas Message. 4.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 4.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 5.00 10 News.
6.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 7.00 ABC National News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 7.40 The Royal Variety Performance. (PG) From the Royal Albert Hall, London. 9.40 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (Final, R) Three artists compete in the final. 10.25 A (Very) Musical Christmas. (R) Music for the festive season. 11.55 The Art Of. (M, R) 12.30 Nigella Bites. (R) 12.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.40 Rage Christmas Special. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.35 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.35 Nigella Bites. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration. (R) A performance by Andrea Bocelli. 9.20 Vigil. (MA15+v) Kirsten meets with Sutherland. 10.30 The 2010s: Trump – The Disruptor. (Ma, R) 11.20 Vienna Blood. (Mav) 12.15 Outlander. (Masv, R) 1.35 House Of Promises. (Mlnsv, R) 3.20 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.20 Rediscover Victoria. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Biosecurity officers make an unusual discovery. 7.30 MOVIE: Love Actually. (2003, Mlns, R) Explores a series of interlocking vignettes. Hugh Grant, Colin Firth. 10.15 MOVIE: Last Christmas. (2019, PGals, R) An aspiring singer gains a new perspective. Emilia Clarke. 12.25 Life. (Malsv, R) 1.25 Travel Oz. (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 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. (1989, Ml, R) A man tries to create a fun-filled Christmas. Chevy Chase. 9.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Vacation. (1983, Mdl, R) A family goes on a road-trip holiday. Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo. 11.40 MOVIE: The Jazz Singer. (1980, G, R) 1.40 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 GolfBarons. (PG, R) 5.00 A Current Affair. (R) 5.30 Today.
6.00 The King’s Christmas Message. (R) King Charles III’s annual Christmas message. 6.15 The Dog House. (PGa, R) The Griffiths family gets a dog. 7.15 The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton is joined by Jack Black. 8.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 14. Sydney Kings v Illawarra Hawks. From Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney. 10.30 MOVIE: The Lost City. (2022, Masv, R) A romance novelist gets kidnapped. Sandra Bullock. 12.45 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Knee High Spies. 6.25 The Gruffalo. 6.50 The Gruffalo’s Child. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Wallace And Gromit: A Grand Day Out. 8.20 Wallace And Gromit: The Wrong Trousers. 8.50 Wallace And Gromit: A Close Shave. 9.20 Wallace And Gromit: A Matter Of Loaf And Death. 9.50 The Wonderful World Of Puppies. 10.35 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 12.20pm DW The Day. 12.50 Australia’s Sleep Revolution. 1.55 Devoured. 2.45 Insight. 3.45 BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News. 5.45 Travel Man: Rebel Wilson In Florence. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Homicide. 12.45am Normal People. 2.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Charles: The Monarch And The Man. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Christmas With The Salvos. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (92) 6am Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon How We Celebrate. 1.00 MOVIE: Christmas Reservations. (2019, PG) 2.45 MOVIE: A Christmas In Tennessee. (2018, PG) 4.30 Poirot. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Clarkson’s Farm. 8.30 MOVIE: Die Another Day. (2002, M) 11.10 Major Crimes. 12.10am Late Programs.
10 COMEDY (11) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Ridiculousness. 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. Noon Taskmaster Australia. 1.00 Ridiculousness. 2.00 Stephen Colbert. 3.00 Becker. 3.30 Frasier. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Frasier. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Ridiculousness. Midnight Shopping. 2.30 Bold. 3.30 Stephen Colbert. 4.30 Shopping.
N ITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 8.40 The Magic Canoe. 9.10 Spartakus. 10.00 Arctic Secrets. 11.00 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. Noon MOVIE: The Silver Brumby. (1993, PG) 2.00 Strait To The Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Going Places. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 Going Places. 8.30 Reservation Dogs. 9.30 MOVIE: New Jack City. (1991, MA15+) 11.15 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 8.40 Bye Bye Birdie. (1963, PG) 10.40 The Comic. (1969, PG) 12.25pm Sisi & I. (2023, M, German, English, French) 2.45 The Movie Show. 3.15 My Neighbour Totoro. (1988, PG) 4.55 Selkie. (2000, PG) 6.30 Spirited Away. (2001, PG) 8.55 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. (1968, PG) 11.30 Operation Mincemeat. (2021, M) 1.50am Late Programs.
7MATE (74) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 A Football Life. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 American Resto. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 American Pickers. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Highway Patrol. 2.30 The Force: BTL. 3.30 Billy The Exterminator. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Ghost Rider. (2007, M) 10.45 Late Programs.
9GO! (93) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 The Nanny: Oy To The World. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon Explore. 12.15 MOVIE: Christmas On Holly Lane. (2018, PG) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Circle. (2017, M) 10.45 Late Programs.
10 DRAMA (12) 6am Shopping. 8.00 Escape Fishing. 9.00 Living Room. 10.00 JAG. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 Living Room. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.20 Fire Country. 12.15am 48 Hours. 1.15 Home Shopping.
CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.
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Friday, December 26 ABC (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (7)
NINE (9)
TEN (10)
6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PGa) 10.15 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (Final, R) 11.05 The Forsytes. (Final, PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 1.00 The Royal Variety Performance. (R) 3.00 Would I Lie To You? (R) 3.30 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. (PG, R) 10.10 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 11.00 Birdsville Or Bust: Untold Australia. (Ml, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Darcey Bussell’s Royal Road Trip. (R) 2.55 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 3.05 Going Places. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Scotland: A Wild Year. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Fourth Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Morning session. 12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Fourth Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Afternoon session. From the MCG. 3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Fourth Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Evening session. From the MCG.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Cross Court. (R) 12.30 Sailing. Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)
6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. 10.30 Dog House. (PGa, R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGl, R) 2.00 Taskmaster Australia. (PGl, R) 3.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.
6.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 All Creatures Great And Small. (Return, PG) James is grounded in the RAF. 8.20 MOVIE: Top End Wedding. (2019, Ml, R) A woman and her fiancé have just 10 days to find her mother before their wedding. Miranda Tapsell, Shari Sebbens. 9.55 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PG, R) Hosted by comedian Adam Hills. 10.30 Silent Witness. (Mv, R) 12.15 Rage In Memoriam. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Nicole Kidman: Eyes Wide Open. (Malns, R) 8.30 Marlon Brando In Paradise. (R) Explores Marlon Brando’s environmental legacy. 9.35 Discovering Film: Gene Hackman. (PGav, R) Looks at the life and career of Gene Hackman. 10.30 The 2010s. (Malv, R) 11.20 Sisi. (MA15+s, R) 12.15 Culprits. (MA15+v, R) 2.15 Soldiers. (Malv, R) 4.00 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.30 Rediscover Victoria. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 11. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars. From the SCG. 9.10 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 12. Perth Scorchers v Hobart Hurricanes. From Optus Stadium, Perth. 12.30 Miniseries: Any Human Heart. (Malns) Logan’s mission in Zurich reveals the deadly zeal of the SPK. An unexpected lifeline from his past leads him to his final adventure and love. 1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Find My Beach House Australia. Hosted by Shelley Craft. 8.30 MOVIE: Miss Congeniality. (2000, Msv, R) A graceless FBI agent goes undercover in a beauty pageant to catch a terrorist. Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine, Benjamin Bratt. 10.40 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R) 11.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.30 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards Summer. (PG, R)
6.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (R) Rob and Robyn try to sell their property in Penola. 8.40 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) A couple of IT professionals never got around to renovating their Rozelle house as planned and can’t decide whether to stay or leave. 9.50 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Celebrity guests include Daniel Craig. 11.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.10pm Octonauts. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Mojo Swoptops. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 5.55 Knee High Spies. 6.25 Zog. 6.55 Zog And The Flying Doctors. 7.30 The Queen And I. 8.45 My Adventures With Superman. 9.05 Robot Wars: Battle Of The Stars. 10.05 Merlin. 10.50 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm WWE Legends. 3.00 Bamay. 3.35 BBC News At Ten. 4.05 France 24. 4.35 PBS News. 5.35 If You Are The One. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Constantine. (2005, MA15+) 10.45 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.35 Shoresy. (Return) 12.35am Homeland. 1.35 Letterkenny. 2.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
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6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Zoo. 2.30 Medical Emergency. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (92) 6am Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 World’s Greatest Engineering Icons. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Shakespeare And Hathaway. 1.00 Antiques Roadshow. 1.30 MOVIE: I’ll Take Sweden. (1965) 3.30 MOVIE: Beach Party. (1963) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Antiques Downunder. 8.30 MOVIE: Casino Royale. (2006, M) 11.25 Late Programs.
10 COMEDY (11) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Taskmaster Australia. 1.00 Ridiculousness. 2.00 Stephen Colbert. 3.00 Becker. 3.30 Frasier. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Frasier. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Friends. 7.30 MOVIE: Mean Girls. (2004, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Andamooka. (2024, M) 11.30 Frasier. 12.30am Ridiculousness. 1.30 Shopping. 2.30 Bold. 3.30 Stephen Colbert. 4.30 Shopping. 5.30 Joseph Prince.
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SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The
7MATE (74) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 A Football Life. 9.00 America’s Game. 11.00 NFL Tailgate. Noon NFL. NFL. Week 17. Kansas City Chiefs v Denver Broncos. 3.30 Billy The Exterminator. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 American Pickers. 6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 11. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Road Wars. 8.30 MOVIE: The Blues Brothers. (1980, M) 11.15 Late Programs.
9GO! (93) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Surfing Aust. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon Australian Ninja Warrior. 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Cheaper By The Dozen. (2003) 9.30 MOVIE: Yours, Mine And Ours. (2005, PG) 11.20 Late Programs.
10 DRAMA (12) 6am Shopping. 8.00 Escape Fishing. 9.00 Living Room. 10.00 JAG. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 All 4 Adventure. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.20 Fire Country. 12.15am 48 Hours. 1.15 Home Shopping.
6am Morning Programs. 7.50 Bushwhacked! 8.15 Motown Magic. 8.40 The Magic Canoe. 9.10 Spartakus. 10.00 Arctic Secrets. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Shorts. (2009, PG) 2.00 Strait To The Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Living Black. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 MOVIE: Bush Christmas. (1983, PG) 9.20 MOVIE: Crackers. (1998, MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs.
Band’s Visit. (2007, PG, Arabic, English, Hebrew) 7.35 The Movie Show. 8.10 Mosley. (2019, PG) 10.00 Charlie And Boots. (2009, M) 11.50 Ali And Ava. (2021, M) 1.30pm Spirited Away. (2001, PG) 3.50 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. (1968, PG) 6.30 Howl’s Moving Castle. (2004, PG) 8.40 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 11.00 Death Proof. (2007, MA15+) 1am Late Programs.
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6.00 Rage Best Of The Charts 2025. (PGadhlnsv) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage In Memoriam. (PGadhlnsv) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Return To Paradise. (Final, PGdv, R) 1.30 Royal Carols: Together At Christmas. (R) 2.30 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 3.20 The Royal Variety Performance. (PG, R) 5.30 Muster Dogs: Where Are They Now. (PG, R) 6.00 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PG, R) Hosted by comedian Adam Hills. 6.30 When The War Is Over: Australian Wars. (Final, PGa, R) Rachel Griffiths looks at art. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Call The Midwife. (M) Follows the work of nuns and nurses in a poor district of London’s East End during the ’50s. 9.35 Vera. (Final, Ma, R) Vera investigates when the body of the co-owner of a chip shop is found in his own freezer. 11.05 Rage Best Of The Guests 2025. (MA15+adhlnsv) Continuous music programming. 5.00 Rage. (PGadhlnsv)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 9.05 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.15 Matched. (PG, R) 10.10 Inside The Steam Train Museum. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix 5. Highlights. 4.30 Incredible Canals. (R) 5.35 Great Gardens Of Europe. (Premiere) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 MOVIE: Julia. (2021) Looks at Julia Child’s journey. José Andrés, Paul Bogaards. 9.15 MOVIE: Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song. (2021, Ml) Looks at singer songwriter Leonard Cohen as seen through the prism of his internationally renowned hymn, ’Hallelujah’. Leonard Cohen, Nancy Bacal. 11.20 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R) 1.00 MOVIE: Homicide: The Movie. (2000, Malv, R) 2.35 Growing A Greener World. (R) 3.35 Rediscover Victoria. (R) 4.05 The Eco Show. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 9.30 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Fourth Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Morning session. 12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Fourth Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Afternoon session. 3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Fourth Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Evening session. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Animals Aboard With Dr Harry. (PG) Nine lemurs are stranded at the airport. 8.00 MOVIE: Jaws. (1975, Mlv, R) A police chief, a game fisherman and a marine biologist hunt down a giant killer shark. Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw. 10.30 MOVIE: Violent Night. (2022, MA15+lv) Santa Claus must save some hostages. David Harbour, John Leguizamo. 12.30 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
6.00 Fishing Aust. (R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 12.00 Our State On A Plate. 12.30 My Way. (R) 1.00 Drive Safer. (PG) 2.00 Ready Vet Go: The Vet Paramedics. (PGm, R) 2.30 Find My Beach House Australia. (R) 3.00 MOVIE: The Cutting Edge. (1992, PGl, R) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Find My Country House Australia. (R) 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed And Fabulous. (2005, Mv, R) An FBI agent goes undercover once again. Sandra Bullock, Regina King. 9.50 MOVIE: Be Cool. (2005, Mlv, R) A former mobster enters the music industry. John Travolta, Uma Thurman. 12.10 MOVIE: Analyze That. (2002, Mlsv, R) Billy Crystal. 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 4x4 Adventures. (R) 10.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 10.30 GCBC. (R) 11.00 Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. (PGal) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 12.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 1.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. (R) 1.30 The Yes Experiment. (PG) 2.00 4x4 Adventures. 3.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGa, R) 4.00 All 4 Adventure. 5.00 News. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 6.30 The Dog House UK. (PGa) A farmer is in search of a companion. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. A couple need a solution to their chaotic house. 8.40 Location, Location, Location Australia. (R) Follows property experts Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie as they search for the perfect home in Adelaide. 9.50 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) The ambulance service is hit by a strike. 11.05 NCIS. (Mv, R) 12.05 MOVIE: I Am Andrew Tate. (2024, MA15+a) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 4pm Knee High Spies. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Kangaroo Beach. 5.40 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.30 MOVIE: Around The World In 80 Days. (2021, PG) 8.50 Chopped Jnr. 9.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.15 Abbott Elementary. 10.40 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 12.20pm Fashionista. 12.35 Curse Of Oak Island. 3.05 Bamay. 3.40 BBC News At Ten. 4.10 France 24. 4.40 PBS News. 5.40 Mastermind Aust. 6.40 Inside Legoland: A World Of Wonder. (Final) 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Icons Unearthed: Fast & Furious. 10.20 Snowpiercer. 12.10am Letterkenny. 2.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
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9GEM (92) 6am Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 TV Shop. 8.00 Thunderbirds. 8.30 Tomorrow’s World. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 MOVIE: The Winslow Boy. (1948) 1pm MOVIE: Taras Bulba. (1962, PG) 3.30 MOVIE: Bikini Beach. (1964, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Crossplot. (1969, PG) 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.30 MOVIE: Quantum Of Solace. (2008, M) 10.40 Late Programs.
10 COMEDY (11) 6am GCBC. 7.00 Bold. 8.30 Wheel Of Fortune Australia. 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. 10.00 Ridiculousness. 11.00 Farm To Fork. 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. Noon Stephen Colbert. 2.00 Ridiculousness. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Friends. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Ridiculousness. Midnight South Park. 1.00 Home Shopping. 1.30 South Park. 2.30 Shopping.
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7MATE (74) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Search4Hurt. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Cool Cars & Bikes. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. NDRC Nitro Funny Cars. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: The Karate Kid. (2010, PG) 10.25 MOVIE: King Of Thieves. (2018, M) 12.40am Late Programs.
9GO! (93) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Jeopardy! UK. 10.00 MOVIE: Courage Mountain. (1990, PG) 11.55 IndyCars. Alabama Grand Prix. 1pm Surfing Aust. 1.30 EPL. Tottenham v Liverpool. 3.30 Premier League Stories. 4.00 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters. 5.40 MOVIE: Wedding Daze. (2006, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1. (2014, M) 10.00 Late Programs.
10 DRAMA (12) 6am Shopping. 9.00 I Fish. 9.30 On The Fly. 10.00 What’s Up Down Under. 10.30 JAG. 4.30pm Soccer. A-League Men. Round 10. Sydney FC v Auckland FC. 7.00 Football Tonight. 7.35 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 10. Adelaide United v Western Sydney Wanderers. 10.00 NCIS. 12.50am NCIS: Origins. 1.45 Home Shopping.
6am Morning Programs. 10.00 MOVIE: Bush Christmas. (1983, PG) 11.40 MOVIE: The Darkside. (2013, PG) 1.20pm Arctic Secrets. 2.10 Benny And The Dreamers. 3.20 Land Of The Little Kings. 5.00 Faboriginal. 6.00 The Barber. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Blade Runner. (1982, MA15+) 10.30 Australian Music Vault: Vika And Linda Bull. 11.50 Late Programs.
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The Movie Show. 6.30 The Most Beautiful Day In The World. (2019, PG, Italian) 8.25 The Band’s Visit. (2007, PG, Arabic, English, Hebrew) 10.00 Operation Mincemeat. (2021, M) 12.20pm My Zoe. (2019, M) 2.15 Howl’s Moving Castle. (2004, PG) 4.25 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 6.40 The Secret World Of Arrietty. (2010) 8.30 Absolute Power. (1997, M) 10.45 Late Programs.
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6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty. (Final, PG, R) 10.00 Eat The Invaders. (PG, R) 10.30 New Leash On Life. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGls, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Magda’s Big National Health Check. (PG, R) 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2023. (R) 4.10 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.20 Matched. (PG, R) 10.10 Inside The Steam Train Museum. (R) 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Figure Skating. Grand Prix 6. Highlights. 5.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 5.35 Great Gardens Of Europe.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 9.30 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Fourth Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Morning session. 12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Fourth Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Afternoon session. 3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Fourth Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Evening session.
6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Cross Court. 10.30 GolfBarons. (R) 11.00 Fishing Australia. 11.30 Tennis. Laver Cup. Highlights. 12.40 Jamie Durie’s Future House. (PGl, R) 1.50 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, R) 2.50 MOVIE: No Reservations. (2007, PGal, R) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 RBT. (PGdl)
6am Morning Programs. 8.30 What’s Up Down Under. (R) 9.00 Buy To Build. (R) 9.30 Key Ingredient. 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 10 Minute Kitchen. (R) 11.00 Well Traveller. (PG, R) 11.30 Pooches At Play. (R) 12.00 The Dog Academy. (PGa) 1.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 1.30 Lingo. (R) 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 14. Adelaide 36ers v Perth Wildcats. 4.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 5.00 News.
6.00 Living With Devils. (PG, R) A look at the Tasmanian devil. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) Three unrelated Santas are shot simultaneously. 9.00 MOVIE: The Imitation Game. (2014, Ma, R) During World War II, a mathematician is forced to hide his sexuality as he tries to unravel a secret German code. Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode. 10.55 Rage Vault. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.10 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.10 The Art Of. (Malns, R) 4.40 Dream Gardens. (R) 5.05 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty. (Final, PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Cleopatra: Cracking The Enigma. (PG) An investigation into how Cleopatra died. 8.35 Ken Burns’ The American Revolution. (PG) As America braces for a third year of devastating war, British commanders launch new campaigns. 10.35 Mayhem: Secret Lives Of Georgian Kings. (PGav, R) 11.30 Dean Martin: King Of Cool. (Ml, R) 12.35 Australian Fashion Past, Present, Future. (PGa, R) 1.45 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 3.35 Rediscover Victoria. (PGls, R) 4.00 The Eco Show. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 14. Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder. 10.30 Big Bash League Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the game between the Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder. 11.00 7NEWS Spotlight. Ashlee Mullany interviews Brenda Blethyn, the actress behind Vera, in the TV series of the same name. 12.00 MacGruber. (MA15+lsv) 1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Sydney 2000: The Best Ever. (PG, R) 8.30 60 Minutes. (Return) Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.30 Freddie Mercury: A Secret Daughter. (Mans, R) A look at a secret child of Freddie Mercury. 11.00 World’s Most Dangerous Prisoners: Bingham. (Mv, R) 12.40 Tennis. Laver Cup. Highlights. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Joe and Ashlea need a dog to tire out their sons. 7.00 Selling Houses Australia. (R) Steve’s house has been on the market for seven months. 8.10 MOVIE: Meet The Parents. (2000, Ml, R) A teacher takes her accident-prone boyfriend home to meet her mother and humourless father. Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Teri Polo. 10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav) A New Jersey mayor is kidnapped. 1.10 FBI. (Mv, R) 4.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.30 The Snail And The Whale. 3.55 Odd Squad. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Zog. 5.35 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.30 MOVIE: Paddington 2. (2017, PG) 9.10 TKO: Total Knock Out. 10.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.55 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show. 11.55 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 1.45pm WWE Rivals. 2.40 Jeopardy! 4.45 France 24. 5.15 PBS Washington Week. 5.45 Icons Unearthed: The Lord Of The Rings. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 A Future On Stage: The Broadway Musical. 10.20 The Gentle Art Of Swedish Death Cleaning. 3.10am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
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6am Morning Programs. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 The Zoo. 9.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 10.00 Escape To The Country. 1pm Harry’s Practice. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Medical Emergency. 3.00 Hornby: A Model Empire. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (92) 6am Skippy. 6.30 Amazing Facts With Doug Batchelor. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 MOVIE: Trapeze. (1956, PG) 12.40pm MOVIE: The Barefoot Contessa. (1954, PG) 3.10 MOVIE: New York, New York. (1977, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Skyfall. (2012, M) 11.30 Late Programs.
10 COMEDY (11) 6am Deal Or No Deal. 8.00 Frasier. 10.00 Ridiculousness. 11.00 Stephen Colbert. 2pm Ridiculousness. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Friends. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. 9.35 Frasier. 10.30 Ridiculousness. 11.30 South Park. 12.30am Home Shopping. 1.30 South Park. 2.30 Home Shopping.
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9GO! (93) 6am MOVIE: Barbie Dolphin Magic. (2017) 7.15 MOVIE: The Addams Family. (2019, PG) 8.55 Jeopardy! UK. 10.55 Seinfeld. 11.25 Indycar Series. Sonsio Grand Prix. H’lights. 12.30pm WNBL. Southside Melbourne Flyers v Adelaide. 2.30 Soccer. English Premier League. Everton v Arsenal. 4.30 LEGO Masters. 5.50 MOVIE: Space Jam. (1996) 7.30 MOVIE: Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice. (2016, M) 10.35 Late Programs.
10 DRAMA (12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Pooches At Play. 9.00 What’s Up Down Under. 9.30 Camper Deals. 10.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 11.00 Navigating The World. 1pm JAG. 5.00 IFISH. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Blue Bloods. 12.15am Home Shopping.
6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm MOVIE: Araatika: Rise Up! (2021, PG) 3.25 Artie: Our Tribute To A Legend. 3.55 MOVIE: The Saltwater Story. (2018, PG) 4.55 Nganampa Anwernekenhe. 5.20 Australian Music Vault: Vika And Linda Bull. 6.50 Arctic Secrets. 7.40 Aerial Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Chuck Berry. (2018, PG) 10.20 MOVIE: The Furnace. (2020, MA15+) 12.20am Late Programs.
Proof. Continued. (2022, M, Swedish) 6.20 Spitfire. (2018, PG) 8.10 The Legend Of The Christmas Witch. (2018, PG, Italian) 10.00 Absolute Power. (1997, M) 12.10pm Godland. (2022, M, Danish, Icelandic) 2.45 The Movie Show. 3.20 The Secret World Of Arrietty. (2010) 5.05 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 6.50 Porco Rosso. (1992, PG) 8.30 Seven. (1995, MA15+) 10.55 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Hornby: A Model Empire. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (92) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Rainbow Country. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Antiques Roadshow. 12.30 Antiques Downunder. 1.00 MOVIE: How To Murder Your Wife. (1965, PG) 3.30 MOVIE: Foreign Intrigue. (1956, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 MOVIE: Spectre. (2015, M) 11.35 Late Programs.
10 COMEDY (11) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Ridiculousness. 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. Noon Taskmaster Australia. 1.00 Ridiculousness. 2.00 Stephen Colbert. 3.00 Becker. 3.30 Frasier. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Frasier. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 10.00 Becker. 10.30 Frasier. 11.30 Ridiculousness. 12.30am Shopping. 2.30 Bold. 3.30 Stephen Colbert. 4.30 Shopping.
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9GO! (93) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon Australian Ninja Warrior. 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Hangover. (2009, MA15+) 10.35 Late Programs.
10 DRAMA (12) 6am Shopping. 8.00 Reel Action. 8.30 Everyday Gourmet. 9.00 Living Room. 10.00 JAG. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 Living Room. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Blue Bloods. 10.20 48 Hours. 12.15am Shopping.
6am Morning Programs. 12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Fourth Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Afternoon session. 3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Fourth Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Evening session.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.10pm Octonauts. 2.15 Peter Rabbit. 2.45 The Makery. 3.05 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Mojo Swoptops. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Deadly 60. 8.30 TKO: Total Knock Out. 9.10 The Crystal Maze. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3.50pm BBC News At Ten. 4.10 France 24. 4.40 PBS News Weekend. 5.10 Al Jazeera. 5.40 Marty And Doc: The Inside Story. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 I Am Evel Knievel. 10.20 The Billionaires Who Made Our World. 11.10 Question Team. 12.05am Django. 1.00 Everyone Else Burns. 2.00 Dead Asleep. 2.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
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SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 7.55 The Movie Show. 8.30 Spitfire. (2018, PG) 10.20 Couch Potatoes. (2017, M, Italian) 12.20pm Benediction. (2021, M) 2.55 Porco Rosso. (1992, PG) 4.40 The Legend Of The Christmas Witch. (2018, PG, Italian) 6.30 Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind. (1984, PG) 8.45 The Perks Of Being A Wallflower. (2012, M) 10.40 Late Programs.
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6.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 6.30 GCBC. (R) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 7.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Matlock. (PGa, R) 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGs, R) 2.00 Taskmaster Australia. (PGl, R) 3.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Damian seeks a buddy. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. A couple want to renovate their Kew East home. 8.40 MOVIE: Deep Impact. (1998, Mal, R) After a comet is spotted on a collision course with Earth, a team of astronauts is sent to destroy it. Morgan Freeman, Robert Duvall, Téa Leoni. 11.05 MOVIE: Scream. (2022, MA15+l, R) Neve Campbell. 1.25 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 WorldWatch. 9.15 The Eco Show. (R) 10.15 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 11.05 Food, Sail, Love. (PG, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 Haka Warriors 2023. (R) 2.15 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries. (PG, R) 3.10 Two Homelands. 4.10 Scotland: A Wild Year. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Mysteries Of Stonehenge: Secrets Of The Sun. (Mav, R) Takes a look at Stonehenge. 9.25 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. (M) Jimmy Carr hosts a comedic game show where paying attention pays off. 10.20 The 2010s: Taking It To The Streets. (Malv, R) 11.10 Like Water For Chocolate. (Premiere, MA15+v) 12.05 Culprits. (MA15+v, R) 2.05 Pagan Peak. (Ma, R) 4.00 The Eco Show. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Arctic Secrets. 11.00 Aerial Australia. Noon MOVIE: Chuck Berry. (2018, PG) 1.45 Turn Up Respect. 2.00 Tradition On A Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.05 Dolly Parton: Still Rockin’. 10.00 MOVIE: Hairspray. (1988, PG) 11.40 Late Programs.
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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Space Invaders. (PGa, R) 1.00 Jeopardy! Australia. (Return) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) The travel guides head to Peru. 8.40 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom. (1984, Mv, R) Archaeologist Indiana Jones searches for a mystical stone stolen from an Indian community. Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, Ke Huy Quan. 11.05 Sight Unseen. (Mv) 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. (PG, R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 9.30 Would I Lie To You? (R) 10.00 The Whitlam Dismissal: 50 Years On. (R) 10.30 Vera. (Ma, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Kimberley. (R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (R) 2.55 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 3.30 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs NZ. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 MOVIE: Whatever It Takes: Inside The eBay Scandal. (2024, Mdls) eBay harasses two small-town journalists. 9.00 Franklin. (MA15+l, R) Recounts the Franklin River campaign. 10.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (Final, PGv, R) 11.00 Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG, R) 11.50 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (R) 12.35 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.35 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.35 Nigella Bites. (R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 15. Hobart Hurricanes v Melbourne Renegades. From Ninja Stadium, Hobart. 10.30 Big Bash League Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the game between the Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades. 11.00 Chicago Fire. (Ma) With the crew stretched thin, a performance efficiency expert evaluates Firehouse 51. 12.00 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Border Security: Int. Noon Border Security. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Motor Racing. NDRC Nitro Funny Cars. Replay. 3.30 Billy The Exterminator. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 The Mightiest. 11.30 Late Programs.
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6.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. (PG, R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 9.30 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 10.00 The Art Of... (PGl, R) 10.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Meet The Penguins. (R) 1.55 Restoration Aust. (R) 2.55 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 3.25 Simply Nigella. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 The Eco Show. (R) 10.10 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 11.00 Food, Sail, Love. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries. (R) 2.55 Going Places. (R) 3.25 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Scotland: A Wild Year. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6am Morning Programs. 12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Fourth Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Afternoon session. 3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Fourth Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Evening session.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Space Invaders. (PG, R) 1.00 Jeopardy! Australia. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)
6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 GCBC. (R) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 7.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Matlock. (PGal, R) 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGlv, R) 2.00 Taskmaster Australia. (PGl, R) 3.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.
6.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Long Lost Family. (PG) Hosted by Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell. 8.15 MOVIE: Embrace. (2016, Mn, R) Body image activist Taryn Brumfitt posted a before-and-after photo in 2013 that sparked an international media frenzy. Taryn Brumfitt, Renee Airya. 9.45 The Assembly: Steve Waugh. (PGl, R) The students interview Steve Waugh. 11.15 Escaping Utopia. (Final, PG, R) 12.20 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.25 Simply Nigella. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Liverpool To Uttoxeter. (R) 8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill. (PG) Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill uncovers her roots. 9.40 Australia In Colour: Making Australia. (PGa, R) A collection of colourised archival footage. 10.40 The 2010s. (Malv, R) 12.10 Families Like Ours. (Ma) 1.10 Dopesick. (Mals, R) 3.25 The Eco Show. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 16. Sydney Thunder v Perth Scorchers. From ENGIE Stadium, Sydney. 10.30 Big Bash League Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the game between the Sydney Thunder and Perth Scorchers. 11.00 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGals) George has to settle a feud with Santa that stretches back to his childhood. 12.00 Miniseries: London Spy. (MA15+ds) 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: It’s Tiger Time. (PG) 8.30 Beyond The Build. (PG) Jesse and Mel attempt to renovate a heritage home. 9.30 Red Eye. (Malv) Hana takes drastic action. 11.30 La Brea. (Mav, R) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Cross Court. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Destination WA. (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 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.30 MOVIE: Jack Reacher: Never Go Back. (2016, Mlv, R) Jack Reacher helps an army officer he suspects is the victim of a conspiracy. Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Danika Yarosh. 10.55 MOVIE: Scream VI. (2023, MA15+l, R) Melissa Barrera. 1.20 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.10pm Octonauts. 2.15 Peter Rabbit. 2.45 The Makery. 3.05 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.25 Mojo Swoptops. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Deadly 60. 8.30 Ice Age. 9.15 Monsters Of The Deep. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 2.05pm Heroines. 3.35 BBC News At Ten. 4.05 France 24. 4.35 PBS News. 5.35 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. 9.15 The Voynich Manuscript. 10.05 Hoarders. 10.55 Dark Side Of The Ring. 12.45am Bad Education. 1.55 Dead Asleep. 2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
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6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Judge John Deed. 10.45 Late Programs.
9GEM (92) 6am Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.05pm Antiques Roadshow. 12.35 MOVIE: Alexander The Great. (1956, PG) 3.25 MOVIE: Separate Tables. (1958, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 MOVIE: No Time To Die. (2021, M) 11.55 Late Programs.
10 COMEDY (11) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Ridiculousness. 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. Noon Taskmaster Australia. 1.00 Ridiculousness. 2.00 Stephen Colbert. 3.00 Becker. 3.30 Frasier. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Frasier. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 10.00 Becker. 10.30 Frasier. 11.30 Ridiculousness. 12.30am Shopping. 2.30 Bold. 3.30 Stephen Colbert. 4.30 Shopping.
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9GO! (93) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon Australian Ninja Warrior. 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Dumb And Dumber. (1994, PG) 10.50 Late Programs.
10 DRAMA (12) 6am Shopping. 8.00 Escape Fishing. 9.00 Living Room. 10.00 JAG. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 The Living Room. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.20 48 Hours. 12.15am Home Shopping.
6am Morning Programs. 11.35 Rebel With A Cause: Neville Bonner. 12.35pm Dolly Parton: Still Rockin’. 1.30 Our Law. 2.00 Tradition On A Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Great Blue Wild. 7.30 Big Backyard Quiz. 8.30 Unleash The Beast. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.30 MOVIE: Mekko. (2015) Midnight Late Programs.
Morning Programs. 7.45 The Movie Show. 8.20 The Grass Harp. (1995, PG) 10.20 Moonfall. (2022, M) 12.45pm But I’m A Cheerleader. (1999, M) 2.15 Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind. (1984, PG) 4.30 Remi Nobody’s Boy. (2018, PG, French) 6.30 Castle In The Sky. (1986) 8.55 Two Hands. (1999, MA15+) 10.35 Princess Mononoke. (1997, PG, Japanese) 1.05am Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 9.30 A Symphonic Odyssey With Professor Brian Cox. (R) 11.05 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 1.55 Restoration Aust. (PG, R) 2.55 Would I Lie To You? (R) 3.25 Simply Nigella. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering. (PG, R) A look back at 2025. 8.40 New Year’s Eve: Welcome To NYE. (PG) A night of entertainment and celebration hosted by Charlie Pickering and Zan Rowe. 9.05 New Year’s Eve: Live Concert From The Sydney Opera House. (PG) A concert featuring Melanie C, Matt Corby, The Cat Empire, Peach PRC, Maria Hines, Casey Donovan and more. 11.45 New Year’s Eve: Countdown To Midnight. (PG) 12.15 Rage NYE Special. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PGadhlnsv)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Eco Show. (R) 10.05 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 10.55 Food, Sail, Love. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 The Throwback. (R) 2.15 Pompeii: The Discovery With Dan Snow. (PGa, R) 3.10 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.20 The Cook Up. (R) 3.50 Scotland: A Wild Year. (PG, R) 4.45 Jeopardy! 5.10 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.40 Mastermind Aust. (R) 6.10 Dinner For One. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 ABBA And The Secrets Of Swedish Pop. (PG, R) The story of Swedish supergroup ABBA. 8.50 An Evening With Elton John And Brandi Carlile. Elton John and Brandi Carlile perform tracks from their brand new album Who Believes in Angels?. 9.55 Notre Dame: The Renaissance Concert. (R) Coverage of an event to celebrate the Notre-Dame Cathedral. 12.00 Billy Joel: Live At Yankee Stadium. (PG, R) 1.35 MOVIE: The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button. (2008, Mlsv, R) 4.25 The Eco Show. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 12.00 MOVIE: Curious Caterer: Dying For Chocolate. (2022, PGav, R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 17. Adelaide Strikers v Brisbane Heat. From Adelaide Oval. 10.30 Big Bash League Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the game between the Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat. 11.00 Chicago Fire. (Mav) Kidd strengthens her bond with Natalie during a road trip. Severide investigates a car fire. 12.00 136th Rose Parade. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Space Invaders. (PG, R) 1.00 Jeopardy! Australia. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (PGl) Follows the activities of police units. 8.30 MOVIE: New Year’s Eve. (2011, Ml, R) Intertwining stories of couples and singles set on New Year’s Eve in New York. Michelle Pfeiffer, Zac Efron, Ashton Kutcher. 10.55 2025: Year In Review. 12.10 MOVIE: Can’t Stop The Music. (1980, PGdls, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 GCBC. (R) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 7.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Matlock. (PGa, R) 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGa, R) 2.00 Taskmaster Australia. (PGls, R) 3.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 5.00 News. 6.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Final, Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Graham Norton is joined on the couch by Robbie Williams, Rami Malek, Motsi Mabuse and John Bishop. 9.45 MTV Music Videos: NYE. (PGa) Continuous music programming. 2.15 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.00 Home Shopping. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.10pm Octonauts. 2.15 Peter Rabbit. 2.45 The Makery. 3.05 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.25 Mojo Swoptops. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Deadly 60. 8.50 Adv Time. 9.35 We Bare Bears. 10.10 My Adventures With Superman. 10.45 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm If You Are The One. 3.40 BBC News At Ten. 4.10 France 24. 4.40 PBS News. 5.40 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.20 MOVIE: The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 11.40 MOVIE: After The Sunset. (2004, M) 1.30am Appetite. 2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
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6am The Zoo. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Zoo. 2.30 The Master. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Inspector George Gently. 10.45 Late Programs.
9GEM (92) 6am Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 Antiques Roadshow. Noon Antiques Downunder. 12.30 MOVIE: The Honey Pot. (1967, PG) 3.15 MOVIE: Yours, Mine And Ours. (1968) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 How We Celebrate. 11.50 Late Programs.
10 COMEDY (11) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Ridiculousness. 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. Noon Taskmaster Australia. 1.00 Ridiculousness. 2.00 Stephen Colbert. 3.00 Becker. 3.30 Frasier. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Frasier. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 10.00 Becker. 10.30 Frasier. 11.30 Ridiculousness. 12.30am Shopping. 2.30 Bold. 3.30 Stephen Colbert. 4.30 Shopping.
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9GO! (93) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. 12.10pm MOVIE: Carbon Copy. (1981, PG) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Remotely Famous. (2025, M) 10.50 Late Programs.
10 DRAMA (12) 6am Shopping. 8.00 Escape Fishing. 9.00 Living Room. 10.00 JAG. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 The Living Room. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.20 48 Hours. 12.15am Home Shopping.
6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Great Blue Wild. 11.00 A Wing And A Prayer. Noon Piri’s Tiki Tour. 12.30 Unleash The Beast. 1.30 Off Country. 2.00 Tradition On A Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Great Blue Wild. 7.30 Chuck Berry: Brown Eyed Handsome Man. 8.30 Alicia Keys Live In New York. 10.00 Tina Turner Live 2009. 12.20am Late Programs.
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Grass Harp. Continued. (1995, PG) 7.40 The Movie Show. 8.15 Remi Nobody’s Boy. (2018, PG, French) 10.20 The Perks Of Being A Wallflower. (2012, M) 12.15pm Princess Mononoke. (1997, Japanese) 2.45 Castle In The Sky. (1986) 5.10 Oink. (2022, PG, Dutch) 6.35 The Wedding Planner. (2001, PG) 8.30 Gone Girl. (2014, MA15+) 11.15 Mars Attacks! (1996, M) 1.15am Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 10.30 American Resto. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 American Pickers. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Outback Truckers. 3.30 Billy The Exterminator. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: BTL. 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Late Programs.
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Red Hill win a close one, Baden Powell in fine form By Brodie Cowburn
PROVINCIAL
RED Hill managed to grab a win over Mornington in a final over thriller on Saturday. Batting first at Alexandra Park, Mornington put 161 runs on the board. Ryan Smith top-scored with 47 runs. Red Hill’s run chase hit a few early snags when Cameron Moon bowled out their top order. A late partnership between Thomas Lewis and Matthew Gray saved the day. Lewis hit 34 from 29 deliveries and Gray hit 16 from 22. They dragged Red Hill over the line for a three-wicket win with three balls left to spare. The result means Red Hill will go into the Christmas break on top of the ladder. Pines is second after succumbing to defeat against Dromana at Eric Bell Reserve. A brilliant century from Rhys Elmi helped Baden Powell beat Heatherhill on Saturday. Rhys Elmi smashed 117 from 96 balls. Dale Elmi also contributed, scoring 67 from 46. Travis Kellerman scored an unbeaten 50 from 34 balls. Baden Powell scored a formidable 6/295 from their 40 overs. Heatherhill fought valiantly, but ended up defeated by 55 runs. Tahsinullah Sultani was Heatherhill’s best - he scored 68 from 37 deliveries. Sorrento narrowly beat Langwarrin last weekend. Some excellent bowling saw the Sharks wrap up a nine-run victory.
PENINSULA
BALNARRING will finish 2025 on top of the ladder after a comfortable win over Seaford. Seaford batted first at Balnarring Recreation Reserve on Saturday. They failed to make an impact on the scoreboard, and were bowled out for just 91 runs. Balnarring wrapped up an eight wicket win after 22 overs. Mark Walles hit the winning runs - he scored 40 from 60 deliveries. Long Island scored a hard-fought win over Moorooduc last weekend. Long Island set Moorooduc a total
RHYS Elmi celebrates his century for Baden Powell. Picture: Paul Churcher
of 194 to chase down. Harry Cullingford top-scored with an impressive 68 from 90 deliveries. Moorooduc chipped away at their target, but ended up falling short. They were bowled out for 159. Avindu Fernando was Long Island’s best bowler, taking 3/19. Rosebud bowled well to defend their total of 155 last weekend against Mt Eliza. Somerville closed out the weekend with a win over Old Peninsula.
DISTRICT
AN unbeaten century from Gordon Waterfall has helped Carrum Downs finish the year with a win. Carrum Downs hosted Boneo at Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve on Saturday. Boneo batted first, and put 210 runs on the scoreboard from their 40 overs. After losing an opener early, Gordon Waterfall came in and took control of the run chase, He smashed an unbeaten 100 from 103 balls to help guide his side to victory. Carrum Downs won by seven wickets with two overs left to spare. Rye held on for dear life to beat Flinders last weekend. Batting first on their home deck, Rye scored 191 runs. Jordan Blades topscored, opening the batting and scoring 54. Flinders came close to reaching their target, but time ended up being the enemy. They lost momentum in the middle of their innings, and ended up falling seven runs short of a result. Main Ridge were seven wicket winners over Carrum at home on Saturday. Crib Point comfortably beat Seaford Tigers.
SUB DISTRICT
BAXTER held on to beat Tootgarook in a close one on Saturday. Batting first, Baxter set their opponents a target of 213 to score to win. Skipper Mark Cooper scored 79 from 109 deliveries. Tootgarook’s run chase started well, before James Long took three wickets to put a halt to their momentum. With time running out, Tootgarook suffered two late run outs. They were bowled out for 199 with five balls left to spare. Delacombe Park’s total of 231 was more than enough to beat Pearcedale last weekend. Bailey Daffy scored a half-century on Saturday for Delacombe Park. Ben Bradley Bridge hit a quickfire 45 from 24. Pearcedale was bowled out for 136 in response. Skye beat Ballam Park by five wickets, and Tyabb beat Frankston YCW to close out the round.
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Balnarring JFC reinforces its reputation as a female football factory BALNARRING Junior Football Club’s reputation as a female football factory was on full display on Monday 15 December, when three of its players were selected in the AFLW Draft. Mizuki Brothwell was taken at pick 14 by the Western Bulldogs, Matilda Argus joined Collingwood at pick 41 and Nalu Brothwell was selected at pick 50 by Essendon. In a single draft, Balnarring JFC doubled its total number of AFL and AFLW draftees. Previous selections from the club include Will Hamill (Adelaide Crows, 2018), Isabella Shannon (St Kilda, 2019) and Sam Fletcher (Gold Coast Suns, 2019). Founded in 1890, the Balnarring Football Club has a proud and long history. Its junior arm, Balnarring JFC, was established in 2006 by a local parent group with just one team. In 2026 the club will field 18 teams. Achieving this level of success in such a relatively short time is remarkable. Club President Cam Price said the draft was a landmark moment for Balnarring. “This is a moment of immense pride for everyone involved in our club. The girls have worked incredibly hard at their football, and I was very confident leading into the draft that all three girls would be selected.” “We are extremely proud of our girls program at Balnarring. In response to growing demand, we introduced a senior women’s team in 2024 to extend our female pathway. In 2025, the team achieved an outstanding milestone, winning the MPFNL Division 2 premiership.” The three draftees played together at both Balnarring and the Dande-
MIZUKI Brothwell, Matilda Argus and Nalu Brothwell. Picture: Gary Sissons
nong Stingrays in the Coates Talent League. Twins Mizuki and Nalu Brothwell are versatile, athletic players who are relatively new to football, having played just three seasons after transitioning from strong netball backgrounds. Mizuki is a composed defender with an exceptional ability to read the play, while Nalu is a for-
ward known for her tackling pressure, endurance and impact around goal. Both Mizuki and Nalu were selected in the 2025 Coates Talent League Team of the Year. Mizuki said, “to share this journey with Nalu has been amazing, to have played our first game together and then get drafted on Monday night is a dream come true for both of us. I’m
so excited to see what the future holds for us both and so proud of what we have achieved”. Nalu added “I would say to any young footballers at Balnarring who had the same dream as us - if you put your mind to something you really want to do, there’s nothing stopping you if you work hard and stay positive, and believe in yourself. And
make sure to enjoy every moment because it all goes so fast. You can achieve anything”. Matilda Argus began her junior football at Beleura before moving to Balnarring. A left-footer, Argus plays as a defensive midfielder and is noted for her cleanliness around the contest, as well as her impressive run and carry in space. Matilda capped off a standout season by winning the Dandenong Stingrays’ Best and Fairest at this year’s awards. Their selection is not only a reward for years of hard work, but also a powerful endorsement of Balnarring’s junior pathway. It proves that young footballers on the Mornington Peninsula can dream big, develop locally, and progress all the way to the elite level — demonstrating what can be achieved through strong community support, development-focused coaching and belief in grassroots football. Three draftees. One club. A clear message: Balnarring’s pathway is producing elite footballers, and the best may still be yet to come.
Hastings Tennis Club secures court upgrades By Brendan Rees HASTINGS Tennis Club has secured $100,000 in state government funding to upgrade its facilities, including refurbishing its four existing courts and reinstating two courts previously lost to a council dog park. The works are expected to significantly improve playing conditions and increase capacity at the communitybased club. Club president Stuart McCulloch said the funding marked a major step forward after years of advocacy to improve aging infrastructure and reclaim lost court space. He said works had begun and were expected to be completed by spring 2026. The club is currently upgrading the surface of the existing four courts including new lines and some fencing works, with the upgrades to reinstate the final two courts to take place in January. Funding was provided as part of the Victorian Budget 2024-25 for community sport and recreation projects. It is being delivered to the club in instalments with the first $40,000 having been received. “The benefits to the club include being able to host our Saturday home teams and have two courts per match, and having six like surfaced courts will allow our coach to arrange holiday tournaments,” McCulloch said. “We are also hoping to grow our membership through raising community awareness of the club, its facilities and the health benefits of tennis.”
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members of the community have used them as a dog enclosure”. Delays occurred to reinstate the courts as the club needed to renew their lease to incorporate the ad-
ditional two courts before the state government would allow the funding to proceed.
HASTINGS MP Paul Mercurio with Hastings Tennis Club members, celebrating $100,000 in state funding. Picture: Gary Sissons
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Stevens backs McGuinness SOCCER By Craig MacKenzie THERE was never much doubt that Phil McGuinness would be offered the Skye United job for next season following this year’s dramatic league finale. Against great odds and with probably the smallest budget in State 2 McGuinnes and his players snatched second place and promotion in a drama-filled final round of league games. It was Mick Stevens’ first season as Skye president following the resignations of long-serving president Daren Jones and vice-president Stuart Lawrence earlier in the year. The two leading administrators anointed Stevens as the man to lead the club into a new era and he didn’t let them down. “I was elected unopposed and that was very humbling,” Stevens said. “There must have been around 60 people at our AGM and it was a great honour to have so much support.” Stevens and his new committee wasted no time getting to work and their first priority was the senior women’s program. “It deserved our immediate attention because frankly it needed nurturing and bringing back to life and I’m delighted to say that we’ve done that and we’re looking at fielding four women’s teams next year, one in State 3, one in State 5 and possibly two in State 7. “We’ve been able to get the (player) numbers back with the help of great coaches and the committee. “We’re now a one-star rated women’s club which I think is a fantastic achievement. “Carolina (Adones), Lisa (WelburnBrown) and Karen (Gray) have done a lot of work in the background achieving the targets that we’d set and the one-star rating is a really big pat on the back for everyone’s hard work.” Stevens now focussed on the senior men’s program and the demands of competing in State 1 South East next year and gave a ringing endorsement of head coach McGuinness. “We obviously discussed budget but much of our discussion centred around Phil having freedom of choice and being empowered to make decisions on the spot if he wanted to. “One of the changes I brought in was to say ‘Phil this is your budget, I back you, I trust you so you handle negotiations and you make those calls on the spot if need be’.” He was entrusting his head coach with full budget disclosure and the power to use that budget as he saw fit.
Boss backs Phil: Skye United president Mick Stevens is a staunch supporter of head coach Phil McGuinness heading into the 2026 State League 1 SouthEast season. Picture: Supplied
“Phil’s proven. He does his thing competently and he treats the players with respect,” Stevens said. “There’s not one player that has walked away feeling they were mistreated and everyone knows where they stand with him. “He even helps players to find a spot at another club if they don’t fit in with what he wants – he’s always giving and we are very lucky to have him. “In my eyes he’s absolutely brilliant at his job.” But president and coach discussed much more than playing budget when it came to the impact competing at State 1 level might have on the club. “The main topic of our discussion was maintaining the family aspect of the club. “Our fear is moving to State 1 and having a more corporate approach to how we run the club. “It was important for both Phil and
myself to understand the importance of that family aspect and neither of us wants to lose that. “We want to keep our people with us while introducing players with the same set of values which is something Phil does very well in my opinion. “Keeping players happy was a priority. “When numbers drop off at training for example that’s a clear indicator that not all’s well. “Phil kept morale high this year. “We never set specific goals because we knew if the players were happy then results would take care of themselves.” That’s the same approach that is being taken to preparing for next season and the same approach that will guide Skye throughout a challenging league campaign in 2026. “Naturally staying in State 1 will be a good year for us but I’d also like to
continue to grow which I see as a major indicator of our season’s progress. “We’re currently fielding 39 teams with just two pitches so you can imagine what sort of logistical challenge we face. “The club opens up on Wednesdays now as well to take pressure off training on Tuesdays and Thursdays. “We’ve got games played on Friday nights for our metro squads to alleviate pressure on Saturdays and Sundays so we certainly could do with a review of our facilities. “We’ve been flagged as the club most in need when it comes to the new facility being built as part of a housing and sports development in Skye and we look forward to seeing what comes of that.” Still in State 1 and last week Mornington reaffirmed a $9.6 million coinvestment from the federal government and Mornington Peninsula Shire
to deliver major upgrades at Dallas Brooks Park. The project will deliver four fullsize pitches, competition-grade facilities, improved drainage and modern infrastructure. “It will change the DNA of Mornington Soccer Club,” president Craig Riley said. It’s now likely that the Seagulls will play home games at nearby Civic Reserve next year while the Dallas Brooks project is underway. In State 7 news last week Mount Martha appointed Andy McCabe to the senior coaching role that had been vacant since the end of the season in September. McCabe recently joined Chris Sanderson as senior assistants to head coach Al Baldwin at Frankston Pines. He resigned from the position a few weeks ago to take on the Mount Martha job. “Mount Martha had issues which have been resolved – I made sure of that before I went there – and the committee is realistic enough to know what we can achieve in State 7,” McCabe said. “There’s been a player exodus but I like to think I can make a contribution and try and stabilise things over the next couple of years.” McCabe reignited his interest in coaching when in charge of his grandson’s under-13s this year. He is a club legend at Mooroolbark but plans to move to the peninsula in March into a house 400 metres from Mount Martha’s Civic Reserve headquarters. In VPL1 Langwarrin’s penultimate 2025 game ended in a 1-1 draw with Nunawading City at Lawton Park on Saturday. Lucas Portelli scored from the penalty spot for Langy. “It was a really physical and competitive game which continued our preparations,” Langwarrin head coach Jamie Skelly said. Langy’s last match of the year is on Tuesday at Lawton Park against Skye United. The kick-off is at 7.30pm.
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FLINDERS Sourdough at Hill & Ridge Community Market. Photo: Supplied
Hill & Ridge Community market SET against the picturesque backdrop of Red Hill, the Hill & Ridge Community Market is a monthly gathering celebrating the region’s makers, growers, and artisans. Held on the first Saturday of the month from September through to May, the market transforms the Red Hill Recreation Reserve into a welcoming country meeting place for locals and visitors alike. Showcasing the best of the Mornington Peninsula and beyond, the market places fresh, seasonal produce at its heart, alongside handmade goods, local art, vintage finds, and thoughtful gifts created by a diverse mix of talented makers. This month’s featured stallholders include Peninsula Pops, serving handcrafted icy treats made with real fruit; Telera Wines, known for their cool-climate wines; and Chanelle Wooldridge, whose considered designs reflect a strong sense of place.
Live music weaves through the market each month, adding to the relaxed rhythm of a country morning spent wandering, grazing, and discovering something new - a true gathering of good things in the heart of Red Hill. What truly sets the Hill & Ridge Community Market apart is its strong sense of community. Created by the community, for the community, it supports local businesses, clubs, and volunteer-run organisations while offering a relaxed place to shop, explore, and catch up. With seasonal produce, one-of-a-kind finds, and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s a market designed to be enjoyed - and it’s proudly dogfriendly too. The next market will be held on Friday 3 January, from 8am to 2pm, at Red Hill Recreation Reserve, 184 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill. hillandridgemarket.com.au
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The Eagles greatest hits A TWO hour tribute to Americas greatest band, The Eagles. With five number-one singles, six number-one albums, six Grammy Awards and five American Music Awards. The Eagles is one of the world’s best-selling bands, having sold more than 200 million records worldwide. You’ll be entertained with iconic hits such as Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin Eyes, Hotel California and many more. The Eagles Greatest Hits is compiled together with some of Australia most experienced live musicians with each having over 30 years
performing live. Lead and main singers Mark Hammond, formally from The Ultimate Eagles Experience and the Electric Light Orchestra and David Thompson who has over 30 years performing as Glen Frey around the World. They are joined by Mick Martin, Jeff Carter Jnr, Mark Willams and Peter Ferguson. Performing at Frankston Arts centre on Saturday Janusary 21 at 7.30pm, this will be an experience you do not want to miss. Tickets can be purchased at thefac.com.au or phone 9784 1060
Saturday 3 January 2026 9am - 2pm Out in the country, high on the hill, you’ll find a market where makers, growers, and artisans gather to share the bounty of the season - from fresh produce and handmade goods to vintage treasures, local art and live music by The Warrains. A gathering of good things in the heart of Red Hill. First Saturday of the Month Sept-May 6th December 3rd January 7th February
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Splash into summer fun at PARC these school holidays! GET ready to dive headfirst into fun at PARC these summer school holidays! With plenty of activities and entertainment for all ages, these holidays are sure to be jam-packed. Splash Island is back! Take on the tropical challenge of conquering PARC’s giant inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island Paradise. Ready for adventurers, big and small, slip, slide and splash your way through a day of family fun, tiptoeing across balance beams, and sliding down its slippery slopes. Booking Splash Island Date: 30-minute sessions on weekdays, starting Monday 5 January – Friday 23 January. Time: Weekdays: 11:00am – 3:00pm (last session 2:30pm) Cost: $6.50 per person (in addition to your usual pool entry) Bookings: Bookings are essential and open 3 days prior to each session. You can book via the Peninsula Leisure Xplor app or PARC’s Customer Portal. School holiday fun at PARC After conquering Splash Island, the excitement continues with a host of fun activities and attractions at PARC. There’s something for everyone, from thrilling waterslides to creative out-of-water entertainment! Aquatic Playground Kids of all ages will love PARC’s Aquatic Playground—a multi-level water wonderland designed for hours of interactive fun. Featuring exciting slides, jets, valves, spray nozzles, a spinning water wheel, and a giant tipping bucket, the AquaPlay™ delivers non-stop entertainment. Whether splashing through sprays or giggling under the giant bucket’s cascade, this playground is guaranteed to create unforgettable memories. Raft Waterslides Get ready for high-speed thrills on PARC’s epic raft waterslides! Grab a raft with up to four people and race through twists and turns of the Python
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Waterslide, enhanced by dazzling sound and light effects. This thrilling ride finishes with a splash, leaving you breathless and eager for more. Or take on the 114-metre-long Constrictor waterslide, a single or double-raft experience like no other. Feel the rush as you navigate tight spirals, high-banking turns, and a flume that narrows and expands, living up to its “Constrictor” name. Toddler Pool For the littlest adventurers, PARC offers a dedicated toddler pool and splash area. With its
shallow, beach-style entry, gentle sprays, and bubbles, this space provides a safe and enjoyable environment for young children to explore and build confidence in the water. Out-of-Water Entertainment The fun doesn’t stop when you step out of the pool! PARC’s holiday program includes fun out of water activities including a Centre scavenger hunt, balloon entertainment and face painting. The dates and details PARC’s school holiday program will run from Monday 5 January – Friday 23 January. PARC’s
inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island, will run weekdays between 11am –3pm. Other outof-water activities change daily, so be sure to check out their school holiday calendar on their website for dates and times of all their pool side entertainment. Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre 16N Cranbourne Rd, Frankston Ph: (03) 9781 8448 www.parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au Facebook: parcfrankston Instagram: parcfrankston
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Thursday & Friday Twilight Sessions Ashcombe Maze opens later on summer Thursday and Friday nights for relaxed, familyfriendly evenings. Take your time exploring the Maze at dusk, savour dinner from rotating food trucks, and enjoy local wines as you unwind in the gardens. It’s the perfect way to make holiday dinners easy, a gentle, no-fuss end to the week in the warm twilight glow. “Coastal Botanicals” Sip & Paint with Cath De Boise Join renowned local landscape artist Cath De Boise, whose expressive brushwork and love of the Peninsula’s coastal beauty shape her warm, intuitive teaching style. Begin your evening with a leisurely wander through the Maze before settling into the café’s glass atrium, a bright, relaxed space where Cath will guide you through a botanical-inspired painting journey, drawing on the stems, textures and colours found in our region.
Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling on arrival, with beautiful wines by Kerry Greens available to purchase throughout the evening, as colour, conversation and creativity take centre stage. It’s the perfect mid-summer night out complete with your own take-home artwork. Thursday 8th & Thursday 15th Jan 3-5.00pm. Cost $65 per person, including all materials. Limited numbers, bookings essential. Yoga on the Lawn with Lou Kenny Stretch, breathe and melt into the morning with Yoga on the Lawn with Lou Kenny. Lou brings her signature blend of flow, feel-good movement and a little bit of magic, the kind that tunes your body like an instrument warming up before a great set. 8.30am - Friday Jan 2nd, Saturday Jan 3rd, Friday Jan 9th & Saturday Jan 10th. $20 per session - pre booking essential BYO Mat
Midsummer Garden Soirée - Sunday 28 December Slip into the heart of summer with a romantic afternoon in the gardens. Soft light, gentle whimsy and relaxed lawn moments set the tone as you enjoy our signature spritz, local beers and beautiful seasonal refreshments. A dreamy midsummer celebration made for lingering. End of Summer Fiesta - Sunday 25 January Enjoy a lively end-of-summer celebration in the gardens with delicious food, refreshing spritzers, local beers and live music. Stretch out on the lawn, take in the colour and warmth of late summer and help us farewell the season in relaxed style Magic Makers Tent Step into the Magic Makers Tent, where creativity changes with the wind and wonder waits around every corner. One day you might craft a wand or paint a cheeky gnome, the next,
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who knows what magical creation will appear? Every visit brings something new to make, imagine and take home. Check out socials for dates. Saturday 3rd + Saturday 17th Specially curated events hosted by food writer Richard Cornish. With immersive tasting experiences and a progressive Oyster tasting through the maze and gardens, these events offer a deeper, more delicious journey for visitors. Bookings essential. Cymatic Harmony - Saturday 10 January Cymatic Harmony invites you into a revitalising blend of sound healing, sauna warmth, and ice-bath immersion, creating a holistic wellness experience that deepens relaxation, builds resilience, and reconnects you with your inner balance in the Arboretum. 3pm-8pm, Bookings essential. Plus lots more - check website and socials for updates and ticket info.
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Silvers Circus celebrates 50 years IN January 2026, something extraordinary is rolling onto the Mornington Peninsula.Silvers Circus, one of Australia’s most iconic and longest running circuses, is celebrating an incredible milestone: 50 years of setting the standard, bringing wonder and wow to adults and children alike, and being Australia’s Greatest Circus! And there’s no better way to mark this golden anniversary than under the air-cooled comfort of our famous big top, right here in Rosebud! The 2026 season brings a production that reflects exactly why Silvers has stood tall for five decades. What can you expect this year? Well, pure amazement, as always! Feminine acrobats defying gravity and flexibility, adrenaline-driven guys who use horse power to defy logic. And Fluffy and Spike, our resident dinosaurs, are back to excite the little ones. Sparkle, spangles, magical moments and jaw dropping feats, everything and more Silvers is known for. Add all that together and you have a captivating show from start to finish. Silvers mesh the traditional with the new, honouring the classic circus magic people love while introducing fresh acts that excite today’s audiences. Whether you’re seeking a family outing, a summer holiday memory, or a night or pure wonder, Silvers Circus delivers an experience that simply can’t be replicated. And speaking
of wonder, did you know Silvers now has its very own bar? Yep, The WunderBAR! Open in the foyer before, during and after the show. A perfect complement to your experience. The Rosebud season also comes with a little extra magic in 2026. On Jan 10, Silvers will proudly host the Peninsula Film Festival under the big top for the very first time. Two power houses of entertainment, story-telling, creativity and community spirit coming together for one unforgettable night. It’s a rare opportunity to support two iconic local institutions in one place. Whether you’re a film lover or circus fan, these are two events you won’t want to miss! Because keeping audiences comfortable is a priority, we’ve planned our showtimes to dodge the summer heat and keep the experience cool from the moment you step inside. That, plus our air-cooling fans keep the temp cool and the only discomfort you’ll feel is when Mewin is flipping on The Wheel of Steel meters in the air - at speed! For a sneak peak of what to expect jump on their Instagram or Facebook. For showtimes and prices visit silverscircus.com.au. To purchase tickets, you have three options; online via Ticketmaster, call 0413 880 044, or you can always buy good seats 40 mins prior to showtime from their on-site booking office.
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Community Market & Quilt and Craft Show MARK your calendars! The much-loved Crib Point Community House Quilt and Craft Show is set to return on Saturday, March 28th, 2026; promising a colourful celebration of creativity, community, and craftsmanship. Crafters and quilters across the Mornington Peninsula are encouraged to thread their needles, dive into their fabric stashes and bring their ideas to life. Entries are now open across three communityjudged categories: Large Quilt, Small Quilt, and Craft. Entry forms are available at the Community House at 7 Park Rd, Crib Point, by calling 5983 9888, or via www.cpch.org.au. A ‘must do’ during the holidays is our January 10th and February 14th markets 9am
to 1pm. Enjoy the relaxed, social atmosphere in a rural setting. With a wide range of stalls offering handmade gifts, fresh produce, plants, and treats, there’s plenty to explore. Delicious food, a coffee van, a Sausage Sizzle and traditional Devonshire Tea with homemade scones add to the day’s enjoyment, along with the ever-popular Cribby Koala Treasure Hunt. Both events highlight the creativity, spirit, and connection that make our community so vibrant. Whether you’re crafting, shopping, or simply enjoying the atmosphere, these gatherings offer something special for everyone.
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BRIAN MARTIN, Methexical Countryscape: Bundjalung #8 2017, Danie Mellor, An unsettled vision (the predicament) 2007-08, Mitjili Napurrula, Watiya Tjuta (many Trees) 1997, Brian Nyinawanga, Visions of the City 1993. Photo: Kinfolk Imagery
Unfolding at MPRG ABBA Thankyou for the Music. Photo: Supplied
ABBA spectacular GET ready to say, “Thank you for the Music”. A 2-hour spectacular live concert that will take you through the songs, the life and magic that made ABBA one of the most successful bands of all time. All the hits “Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Money Money, SOS, Ring Ring” and the list goes on. ABBA Thank you the Music is the must see show this year. Performed by Narelle Ryan, Michelle Bermingham and full backing band.
‘Thank you for the Music” will take you on a spectacular musical journey through the songs, the life and magic that made ABBA one of the most successful bands of all time. Hear the songs listen to the stories and most of all have the time of your life in this 2 hour show not to be missed. Performing at the Frankston Arts Centre on Friday February 20. Tickets through thefac. com.au or phone 9784 1060
UNFOLDING is a major exhibition of First Nations works on paper featuring prints, drawings and paintings on paper works from the MPRG collection. First Nations artists have used paper as a material to demonstrate a particular kind of strength and permanence – one that holds, carries and expresses identity, body and self, language, connection to Country, history and community. Curated in collaboration with Gulumerridjin (Larrakia), Wardaman, and KarraJarri artist and curator Jenna (Mayilema) Lee, Unfolding recognises the significance of paper as a powerful tool for the transfer of knowledge, stories, and contemporary artistic expression. The exhibition features more than 100 works by over 80 artists including Queenie McKenzie, Gloria Petyarre, Robert Fielding, Brian Robinson, Brian Martin, Fiona Foley,
Nici Cumpston, d harding, Danie Mellor, Teho Ropeyarn, Lisa Waup, Dominic White, Sally Morgan, and many more. The exhibition is supported by an activity space featuring the work of multidisciplinary artist Sammy Trist, a proud and passionate Taungurung woman of the Kulin Nation. Sammy will launch the activity space with an insect ochre painting workshop on Sunday 30 November. There’ll also be artist and curator talks, a long table discussion. On Friday 23 January, First Nations DJs Fosters and Pvrtal take over the decks with an electric mix of melodic afro, shuffling house, disco and techno, layered with First Nations sounds and vocal samples. This high-energy night is all about rhythm, culture and coming together.
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Works from the MPRG collection that celebrate paper as a powerful tool for the transfer of knowledge, stories, and contemporary artistic expression Gloria Petyarre, Untitled (Awelye) 1997 (detail), synthetic polymer paint on Indian cotton paper, Purchased from National Works on Paper, 1998, © the estate of the artist licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency Ltd.
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KARIN SCHAUPP. Photo: Cybele Malinowski
Peninsula Summer Music Festival LOOKING for something to do these summer holidays? There’s something for everyone, from family events, to boutique winery experiences or come and relax at Peninsula Hot Springs with exquisite music! Our Peninsula Summer Music Festival is back in January 2026, celebrating the beautiful venues with the best music from around the world. Join us to open the festival with our baroque opera gala featuring acclaimed international opera singers, Myriam Arbouz, Jacob Lawrence and David Greco, a night of virtuosic singing with our own festival orchestra! There’s something for everyone in our 2026 Festival - Melbourne funk legends ‘The Bamboos’ bring their high energy performance to Montalto where you can enjoy fine wine and delicious food as you listen to the groove of the Bamboos. Your 2026 Festival Artists are Ensemble Offspring, joining us from Sydney to present
several concerts including a world premiere performance of a new work inspired by local indigenous plantlife on the Mornington Peninsula. They are also performing multiple works by Australian composers, a chance to see the best new music being created. EO will also be performing a family show at Balnarring Civic Reserve which is free! You’ll learn about musical instruments and hear some great music performed by this amazing ensemble. If you’re new to classical music, this is a great way to introduce your family. International guitar virtuoso, Karin Schaupp performs at Port Phillip Estate where again we will be treated to multiple world premieres and maybe a guest artist or two! With so much on offer, it’s the best way to start the year, treat yourself to the Peninsula Summer Music Festival. Book now at www.peninsulafestival.com.au
CHILD exploring the canopy on the Tree Surfing courses. Photo: Supplied
Adventure in the tree tops ENCHANTED Adventure is where adventure comes to life! Experience the ultimate family fun day out amongst nature at the top of Arthurs Seat. It’s the place to be these summer school holidays. Nestled in the beautiful hinterland of the Mornington Peninsula, discover a wonderland of adventure activities designed for the whole family & all ages, both on the ground and in the treetops. Explore their wide array of General Admission activities including their epic Tube Slides, life-size brainteaser puzzles, Sky Scramble, MisAdventure Voyage, Canopy Walk & more. Lose yourself in the colours of over 20 themed gardens, marvel at the structures of hedge topiary and an impressive collection of giant sculptures or get tangled in one of their five mazes.
Tree Surfing is a must-do activity! The demand for Tree Surfing soars (quite literally!) during summer & it’s a nature adventure like no other. Climb, swing and soar through the treetops on over 50 aerial obstacles. Courses are suitable for adults and kids alike from 4 years & up. Pre-bookings for Tree Surfing are highly recommended to avoid missing out. Enchanted Adventure is a place where you can reconnect with the people you care most about and have a whole lot of fun while you’re at it. They are open every day of the summer school holidays (closed Christmas Day) from 9am to 5pm and bookings are essential to avoid disappointment. So go and discover your own adventure with them. We hope you enjoy the experience as much as we do!
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Music! Plants! Stories! Meet local plants, learn their songs and hear their stories... THURS 8 JAN 11am, Balnarring
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NEIL Anthony performs Meat Loaf. Photo: Tanya Strauss photography
Meat Loaf legacy kept alive FOR more than 25 years, Melbourne’s Neil Anthony has carried the torch for one of rock’s most powerful voices — Meat Loaf. With a show that blends the biggest Meat Loaf anthems and Jim Steinman’s unforgettable hits, Neil has created the longest-running professional Meat Loaf tribute in the world. This isn’t just a setlist it’s a full-scale, highenergy rock show that celebrates the passion, power, and theatricality that made Meat Loaf a legend. Audiences can expect a hit-packed journey through the music that sold over 65 million albums worldwide, including Bat Out of Hell, Paradise by the Dashboard Light, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad, I Would Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That), Rock & Roll Dreams Come Through. It doesn’t stop there, Neil’s show also dives into Jim Steinman’s catalogue of global hits, with songs made famous by Bonnie Tyler,
Celine Dion, Songs from the Rocky Horror Picture Show, and more. From Total Eclipse of the Heart to It’s All Coming Back to Me Now, this show is stacked with timeless classics. Neil is joined on stage with two amazing performers Stevie Renee and Shaleena Bain. Neil doesn’t just perform the songs he relives them, channelling the energy, drama, and showmanship that made Meat Loaf’s concerts legendary. Every performance is a celebration, complete with soaring vocals, powerful storytelling, and the kind of crowd connection that leaves audiences singing all the way home. “Fans don’t just hear the songs — they feel them,” says Neil. “That’s why I keep doing it. The energy of the crowd, the love for the music — it never gets old.” This is more than a tribute show; it’s an experience not to be missed. Performing at Frankston Arts Centre on Saturday Feb 7, to book phone 9784 1060.
Mornington Art Show returns JANUARY 2026 sees Mornington Rotary welcome the return of its annual Art Show to the Peninsula Community Theatre, corner Wilson Road and Nepean Highway, Mornington. Some 750 paintings, including oils, acrylics, watercolours and pastels, will be on display from Friday 16th to Saturday 24th January – including a special late-night opening on Friday 23rd until 8pm. Feature artists Billy Nye and Nina Volk, from Melbourne, will be joined by artisans presenting examples of their work, including ceramics and sculptures. Artworks from local students will also be shown. This year’s judges are renowned painter Clive Sinclair
and MPNews Group photographer Yanni. Our patron for the 2026 Art Show is once again The Bays Hospital, Mornington. The Bays Art Show Gala Opening Night is on Thursday January 15, from 7-10pm. Tickets are $50 per person and includes finger food, drinks, musical entertainment, plus the opportunity to be first to purchase fine new artwork to grace your walls. Tickets can be purchased from our website: www.morningtonartshow.com.au. The show will be open each day between 10am-5pm, and 8pm on the second Friday. Entry is $10. Works can also be viewed and bought online from our website until Monday 26th of January.
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Wherever you litter it ends up here
Bin it or Bring it home! SUMMER is here and our beautiful Peninsula welcomes thousands of visitors every day. From the calm of Port Phillip Bay, the rock pools of Western Port, the cafes along the foreshore townships or the many parks and reserves – there’s something for everyone to enjoy! But every year, thousands of kilograms of litter are left on our beaches, streets, parks and waterways, including cans, bottles, takeaway food wrappers, coffee cups and cigarette butts. Now a new message is out there, Bin it or Bring it home. Encouraging everyone to do their part to
protect wildlife, habitats and the natural beauty of the area for residents and visitors alike. There are plenty of bins to pop your rubbish in, with increased collections during the summer season. And check out the new Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) baskets to recycle 10c drinks containers Bin full? If there’s a QR code, you can scan it to send a report. No QR code? Then the message is simple: Bring it home. Together, we can make the difference and enjoy summer on the Peninsula.
Litter dropped in the streets ends up in our waterways, harming wildlife and their habitats.
Want a free trip to the tip? Drop off odd items like e-waste, old tools, and textiles for free at our Resource Recovery Centres.
Bin it right. Future’s bright. mornpen.vic.gov.au/recyclingguide
Help keep our recycling clean.
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Summer Guide 2025 Film festival returns with a spectacular twist VICTORIA’S biggest outdoor film festival is getting a spectacular new home this summer; under the Big Top! The Peninsula Film Festival, supported by Lexus of Brighton, will transform the Silvers Circus Tent into a dazzling stage for film, fun and fanfare, combining the excitement of the circus and the creativity of cinema for one magic weekend on the Mornington Peninsula, January 9-11. The festival’s signature screenings will come alive on the Saturday, January 10, beneath the famous yellow-and-white circus stripes at Rosebud’s Village Green, with lights, laughter and plenty of stars. Audiences can expect the glitz of Hollywood meeting the thrill of the Big Top with screenings of the best short films from movie makers all over Australia. The 15th edition of the Peninsula Film Festival will open at Rosebud Cinemas on Friday, January 9, with a screening of the widely anticipated, Melbourne-made documentary Pellegrini’s, by acclaimed filmmaker Frank Lotito, followed by Brendan Young’s award-winning short film, The Widow. On Saturday night the festival’s centrepiece returns with a novel twist. For the first time in festival history, the short films will be shown inside the Silvers Circus Big Top, a stunning, Spiegel tent-inspired venue, bringing patrons elevated picture quality in a new atmosphere of intimacy and excitement. Led by the ringmaster, actor Stephen Curry, alongside a star-studded judging panel including Lachy Hulme, Jacinta Stapleton, Michala Banas, Sigrid Thornton and Frank Lotito, the 2026 Peninsula Film Festival will showcase up to 20 short films, with the top filmmaker taking home a $5,000 cash prize. Over the weekend festival-goers can enjoy films, roving performers, food trucks and wine and beer vendors, along with live music.
PENISULA Film Festival’s judging panel. Photo: Supplied
“We’re thrilled to bring the magic of film back to the Peninsula with a vibrant, reimagined program and a new home,” Steve Bastoni, Peninsula Film Festival Director, said. “Audiences can expect three incredible events celebrating storytelling, community and creativity, all delivered with that trademark
Peninsula Film Festival flair.” The festival concludes on Sunday, January 11, at The Broadway, the Peninsula’s exciting new arts hub at Rosebud. Emerging filmmakers can take part in a hands-on filmmaking workshop there, led by experienced filmmakers and industry professionals.
“This is the workshop to attend if you’re keen to meet like-minded creatives and collaborate. You will be guided through the process of creating your own short film, which now can be made on an iPhone or iPad,” Bastoni said.
Sunset sessions on the bay SOME summer nights deserve a better backdrop than the corner table at the pub. Sunset Sessions on the Bay is built for those evenings – a two-hour twilight cruise from Sorrento where the soundtrack is live acoustic music, glassware on the bar and the low murmur of people who have nowhere else they’d rather be. Departure is at 7.00pm, just as the light starts to soften along the Mornington Peninsula. Once on board, the pace drops. The lounge feels more like a coastal bar than a ferry – windows framing the shoreline as it slips past, a musician easing into their set, conversations picking up where the day left off. Outside, the deck offers the usual suspects: sea air, a changing sky and that slightly smug sense of having found a better way to watch the sun go down.
The bar is open throughout, with drinks and easy grazing options available to purchase, and a summer barbecue on the deck adds just enough theatre to feel like a proper occasion without turning into an event in itself. It’s there to anchor the atmosphere rather than dominate it. There are only two sailings – 7 and 14 January – with tickets only $35 per person. The vessel traces the coastline towards Rosebud and back, returning to Sorrento at around 9.00pm with the last of the colour still hanging over Port Phillip Bay. For anyone who prefers conversation over commotion and a horizon over a TV screen, Sunset Sessions on the Bay quietly makes the case that the best part of a summer night might be on the water. Book tickets at searoad.com.au
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Summer Guide 2025 Get set for the 50th anniversary of the Rye Gift
Left: A blistering finish sees Alexia Loizou take out the 2025 Women’s 120m Gift. Above: The juniors celebrate a great day out. Pictures: Barry Irving
RYE’s premier sporting event, the Rye Gift will be held at R.J.Rowley Reserve, Melbourne Road, Rye on Saturday 10 January 2026. Now in its 50th year, the event is rated as the third highest ranked event for professional running on the Victorian Athletics League calendar. Foremost in success is the Pasquali family, with Wally Pasquali winning the men’s 120m Rye Gift in 1995. Then the sensational and record breaking triple winner Anna Pasquali (Nee Deery) won the Women’s 120m Rye Gift in 2003, 2004 and 2005. 2023 saw daughter Bella Pasquali win the Women’s 120M Rye Gift as a 16 year old. Bella went on to take
out the Women’s Stawell Gift in the same year. 2023 men’s 120m Rye Gift winner Nicholas Antonino also went on to place in the men’s 120m Stawell gift placing second being beaten one hundredth of a second. 2017 Women’s Rye gift Winner, Ebony Lane and 2020 Women’s 120m Rye Gift winner Bree Master represented in the Australian Athletics Team at the 2024 Paris Olympics To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Rye Gift Athletics carnival and Family Fun Day prize money for both Men’s and Women’s 120m Rye Gift events will be increased to $10,000 and the men’s and women’s 400m
events increased to $2,500. The Gift is a family-friendly day with free rides, face painting and other children’s activities, which in 2026 will include the addition of an animal petting farm for the children from 10.30am until 3.30pm. There are bookmakers on site covering horse racing and foot running. Other events include the Senior and Junior Community Club Relays, so come and cheer your local club on. There is a Rye Junior gift, under six to under 14, (boys and girls events) run under the auspices of the Southern Peninsula Little Athletics Centre conducted from 8.30am to
10am. These events are proudly sponsored by Maw Civil PL and the Rotary Club of Rosebud-Rye. A full day of running events will commence after the Rye Junior Gift races with heats commencing from 10am and finishing semis and finals from around 2.15pm. The Rye Gift proudly offers equal prize money for both men and women winners. There will be refreshments, hot food and a liquor booth available on the day. The major sponsors of this event are Maw Civil PL for the 120m Men’s Rye Gift and the Rye Hotel for the 120m Women’s Rye Gift. Other major sponsors of the day
are the Mornington Peninsula Shire and Community Bank Southern Peninsula who sponsor the Senior and Junior Community Relays. Event sponsors include Rye RSL, South Coast Medical Centre, Clarrie Jennings & Sons P/L, Jim’s Test & Tag, Wittinglsow Amusements PL, Rotary Club of Rosebud-Rye and in-kind support from Haymes Paint Place, Rosebud, Peninsula Bulk Meats, Rosebud and SOLO Resource & Recovery who all make this event possible. For further details contact the Secretary, Gary Sanford on email; gary.sanford@outlook.com or 0409 194 314
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Lyster Opera brings Orpheus and Eurydice to Rye Civic Hall ON Saturday 7 February 2026 at 2:00pm, Rye Civic Hall will host a rare operatic treat when Lyster Opera presents Christoph Willibald Gluck’s Orpheus and Eurydice. The performance marks a milestone for the company, which celebrates its tenth year of operation in 2026 - and its first-ever visit to the Mornington Peninsula. Founded by director Jamie Moffat, Lyster Opera was established to honour the legacy of William Saurin Lyster, the great 19th-century impresario who believed that opera should belong to everyone, not just capital cities or elite audiences. “From the beginning,” says Moffat, “our mission has been simple: to bring highquality, professional opera to communities that might otherwise miss out, and to do so at an affordable price.” “We’re absolutely delighted to be coming to Rye,” he adds. “The Mornington Peninsula is such a beautiful part of the world, and it’s enormously exciting for us to introduce Lyster Opera to a new audience in a venue like Rye Civic Hall.” The opera itself is one of the great cornerstones of the repertoire. Orpheus and Eurydice tells the timeless legend that continues to inspire artists today, most recently in the hit musical Hadestown. Orpheus is shattered by the death of his wife, Eurydice. Moved by his grief, the goddess of love offers him an extraordinary chance: to descend into the Underworld and bring Eurydice back to life. But there is a terrible condition - he must not look at her until they have returned to the land of the living, or he will lose her forever. Along the way, Orpheus confronts the Furies of Hell and encounters the serene Blessed Spirits, in music that is by turns dramatic, tender and transcendent. “This is the most famous and influential operatic telling of the Orpheus myth,” says Moffat. “Gluck wrote it in 1762, and it has never left the stage since.” Lyster Opera will perform Gluck’s 1774 Paris revision, sung in French with English translation. “It’s a more lyrical and sensuous version of the score,” Moffat explains.
“We chose it because it’s extraordinarily beautiful, and we’re indebted to Clear Music and Bärenreiter in Germany for making this comparatively rarely performed version available to us.” The title role is sung by South Australian tenor Hew Wagner, an artist widely praised for both vocal beauty and compelling stagecraft. “Hew is a phenomenal singing actor,” says Moffat. “Audiences will remember him from Lyster productions as the comic Ernesto in Don Pasquale and the terrifyingly unhinged Nero in The Coronation of Poppea. Orpheus is a dream role for any tenor, and Hew jumped at the chance.” Returning as Eurydice and Amour are sopranos Sarah Jane Pattichis and Helen Koehne, both acclaimed during Lyster Opera’s recent tour of Mozart’s The Abduction from the Seraglio. A chorus of nine singers takes on the dual roles of the fearsome Furies and the ethereal Blessed Spirits. For Moffat, the challenge is clear. “You have to make Orpheus and Eurydice work for seasoned opera lovers and people seeing opera for the first time,” he says. “The answer is always in the music. It’s deeply romantic and intensely human. There’s no need for gimmicks — if you trust the score and the story, it’s incredibly moving.” Visually, the production is brought to life by Blair Parkinson’s striking set designs, with costumes by Maddy Connellan, “always a highlight of our productions,” says Moffat. Pamela Christie, renowned for her work with Opera Australia and many other companies, conducts a chamber orchestra from the keyboard, keeping the performance intimate and immediate. One performance only: Rye Civic Hall Saturday 7 February 2026, 2:00pm Tickets: $45 General Admission $40 Concession $30 Child (16 and under) Book at lysteropera.com.au or call 0410 890 388.
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