Southern Peninsula News 6th May 2026

Marsh wins Nepean by-election

Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au

ANTHONY Marsh is heading to Spring Street as the Liberal Party’s elected Member for Nepean, after winning the by-election on Saturday (2 May).

His election will result in his

resignation as Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor and councillor for Briars Ward, triggering a by-election for the vacant ward.

As of the close of counting on Saturday night, 40,612 votes had been counted, representing 79.77% of the total enrolment as at the close of the rolls.

Marsh came out on top in the

primary count with 14927 votes (38.53% of the votes), followed by One Nation’s Darren Hercus with 9556 votes (24.66% of the votes), and independent Tracee Hutchison with 8239 votes (21.26% of the votes).

The Liberal primary vote was considerably down on the 2022 election when Sam Groth won the seat with

19614 votes (48.11% of the votes) in an election that included a Labor and Greens candidate, but not a One Nation candidate or substantial independent candidate.

Looking forward to the November general election, the number crunchers from both major parties will need to figure out where the substantial votes for One Nation and the inde-

pendent came from.

The Labor vote in the 2022 poll was 13308; votes that will have gone elsewhere as Labor did not field a candidate. With Hutchison polling 8239 votes, that leave over 5000 Labor votes that went elsewhere other than Hutchison noting the Greens vote virtually unchanged from 2022. Continued Page 3

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New public artwork celebrates music history

A NEW public art project tracing more than a century of live music on the Mornington Peninsula will be on display at the StoryWall at Mornington Shire Office from 1 May to 6 August.

Peninsula LIVE: Stories from the Mornington Peninsula is a vinyl collage by commissioned local artist Jessie Willow Tucker, created from community-submitted gig posters, tickets, photographs and personal archives. The work transforms music ephemera into a visual tribute to the region’s grassroots gig culture.

“This work is a celebration of local live music. The style is inspired by an illustrated Beatles lyrics book I loved as a kid that played a formative role in establishing my visual language. The shape of sound waves flows along the length of the work. Twisting vines express the sensory, physical and emotional impact of live music, community connection, imagination and the organic nature of the growth of cultural movements and art styles,” said Jessie Willow Tucker.

The project traces music-making across the Peninsula from the brass bands and social dances of the late 1800s, through the formal music societies that emerged in the midtwentieth century, to the pub rock scene that launched bands including Australian Crawl and The Fauves. It also acknowledges the contemporary music scene, with local venues, wineries, festivals and major events continuing to support a thriving creative community.

“Peninsula LIVE is a powerful celebration of the Mornington Peninsula’s rich musical heritage and the vibrant

creative community that continues to shape it today. This project not only honours the stories, places and people behind more than a century of live music, but also brings them to life in a way that is accessible and inspiring for everyone. By transforming community memories into a striking public artwork, we’re creating a shared

space where locals and visitors can connect with the Peninsula’s unique cultural identity and enduring love of music,” said Acting Mayor Councillor Paul Pingiaro.

For more information, visit artsandculture.mornpen.vic.gov.au/musichistory or scan the QR code at the StoryWall installation.

By-election to be held for vacant Briars Ward

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The Liberal primary vote was down by 4687. It could be assumed many of those voters went to One Nation, but that falls 5000 votes short of accounting for Hercus’ 9556 votes.

The fear for Labor is with the absence of a candidate, many Labor voters may have ended up voting for One Nation.

Although Hercus did not win, One Nation must be pleased with the high primary polling. It took the VEC by surprise as they had predetermined that Marsh and Hutchison would be the final two in the two-candidate

preferred calculator on their website.

To streamline the process of determining the winner, the VEC pre-determines who they believe will be the two highest polling candidates. They then provide data of the indicative 2CP results to keep people well informed of the likely outcome as quickly as possible.

Hercus has declared he will be back to contest the November poll and told The News that he called Marsh to congratulate him on his win.

Tracee Hutchison, who is sitting in third spot in current counting,

has also vowed to recontest the seat in November, telling supporters on social media “I want to thank you for your incredible support over these past eight weeks. Your dedication and loyalty, as volunteers, donors and supporters, have played a vital role in this campaign – and fuelled my determination to keep going”.

“Together, we’ve built something powerful. People across Nepean want politics done differently, and are ready for a strong, independent voice to represent them.

“I want to let you know that I will be running again as your lo-

cal, honest, independent candidate for Nepean at the State Election in November.”

Marsh claimed victory around 9.30pm on Saturday night. Speaking to media, Marsh said “It was the honour of my life to be standing here as the next member for Nepean,” and that he’d be “On the ground every day fighting for Nepean.”

Marsh didn’t waste much time, heading to parliament house on Sunday to tour his new workplace with Jess Wilson, the leader of the Victorian Liberal Party. Counting resumed from Monday,

with a recheck of all ballot papers counted after the close of voting on election day. A media release from the VEC stated “This is standard procedure for accuracy of sorting, formality and counts. Postal votes received after election day will be added to the count from Wednesday”. A full distribution of preferences for the by-election will be conducted in the week commencing Monday 11 May. This will provide the final margin between the two candidates with the highest number of votes following the distribution of preferences.

Headspace relocates to Rosebud youth hub

YOUNG people on the southern Mornington Peninsula now have easier access to free mental health support, with Headspace relocating to the Tounnin Wominjeka Youth Hub in Rosebud.

Headspace is Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation and provides services for those aged 12 to 25, including mental health support and assistance with employment, education, and drug and alcohol concerns.

Andrew Joseph, from Mornington Peninsula Shire Youth and Family Services, said the hub had been built with youth in mind.

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Land Council representatives join Yannabil First Peoples Tourism Council members at the launch. Picture: Tanya Fry

First Peoples tourism council launches on Bunurong Country

A NEW First Peoples-led tourism body has officially launched on the Mornington Peninsula, with the Yannabil First Peoples Tourism Council bringing together Aboriginal businesses, cultural leaders and tourism operators across Bunurong Country.

The Council aims to champion culturally safe and authentic tourism experiences that share the stories, traditions and living cultures of First Peoples with visitors and locals.

Its formation follows more than seven years of informal collaboration between First Peoples business owners, who met regularly to support one another and work towards establishing a culturally grounded tourism body. The group voted to incorporate as Yannabil First Peoples Tourism Council Inc on 10 May 2025.

Chair Sharon Brindley said the launch was

a significant moment for First Peoples in the region.

“It’s a great achievement,” Brindley said.

“We’re going to be a powerhouse to create change for all First Peoples in this region.”

The inaugural committee includes representatives from five First Peoples businesses: Baluk Arts, Jala Jala, Living Culture, Nairm Marr Djambana, and Our Songlines. Together, the organisations offer experiences spanning arts and craft, food and beverage, nature, entertainment, and culturally safe events.

The name “Yannabil” means “visitor” across several Kulin Nation language groups. Inaugural members chose it to reflect the council’s inclusive vision and the importance of authentic First Peoples representation within Victoria’s growing visitor economy.

Brindley said collaboration was central to the council’s purpose.

“The impact of collaboration helps each other’s organisations to create growth,” Brindley said.

“We are coming together as a group, a family, and by understanding and supporting each other’s businesses, we can all grow in that space.”

The council has achieved incorporation, established a brand and visual identity, and launched a website, with early support from Mornington Peninsula Shire.

Yannabil plans to grow its membership over time and welcomes expressions of interest from First Peoples arts, tourism and hospitality business owners. Priorities for its next phase include introducing member benefits, expanding social media presence, and creating opportunities for business networking and knowledge sharing.

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“We’ve got amazing workers here that can just have those conversations to make you feel really supported” said Joseph.

Headspace Clinical Team Leader Pete Dawson said those visiting the Rosebud centre could speak with an intake worker about their mental health and work out the best pathway for support.

“They can also access support with employment and education and drug and alcohol services,” said Dawson.

“For any young person who is curious about Headspace services and what we offer, I would encourage them to just pick up the phone or come in and have a conversation with one of our intake team and find out about what we do, how it works, and what services we might be able to offer them.”

Dawson said stigma around mental health still existed, and early conversations could make a real difference for those dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood or relationship issues.

Acting mayor Paul Pingiaro said Headspace was a valuable addition to the hub.

“Tounnin Wominjeka was made for young people, and it offers a welcoming and inclusive space where youth can learn new skills, connect with their peers and access a range of support services. Headspace is a wonderful new addition to this space.”

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Western Port Writes: Dinner with Lisa Millar

THE Western Port Writes Literary Festival is returning in 2026, and to kick off our festival year, we’re thrilled to welcome celebrated TV presenter and journalist Lisa Millar for a very special dinner event on Saturday 30 May at the Somers Yacht Club.

Lisa will be in conversation with awardwinning journalist Belinda Hawkins, chatting about her illustrious career, her love for dogs and the bush, and the lessons she's learnt on the road.

Lisa Millar is the face of the ABC’s muchloved TV series Muster Dogs and Back Roads She started at the ABC as a young reporter in Townsville in 1992 after a short career in newspapers. Since then, she’s worked across Australia and around the globe covering some of the biggest news stories the world has witnessed. She was the ABC’s Bureau Chief in both North America and London, and kept us company over breakfast for many years.

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Her memoir, Daring to Fly, shares the rollercoaster ride of her life as a foreign correspondent. She’s also the author of Muster Dogs – from Pups to Pros which tells the story of how this charming show began.

Belinda Hawkins was a reporter with ABC TV and SBS for almost 40 years. As a foreign correspondent she travelled to Cuba, Far East Siberia, Nigeria, Eritrea and Germany. Belinda also worked on the ABC’s Australian Story, for over 20 years.

Her book, Every Parent’s Nightmare, tells the story of a family saga and murder trial, set in Bulgaria, that was the subject of a two-part Australian Story called ‘Conviction’ Don’t miss this opportunity to hear two talented journalists chatting about life as storytellers.

Join us for a night of delicious food, fascinating stories, and a doggie tale or two. Woof!

Environmentalist backs campaigners opposing Arthurs Seat luge

Raia Flinos raia@mpnews.com.au

AUSTRALIAN environmentalist Bob Brown has joined community opposition to the proposed luge at Arthurs Seat, backing a campaign to stop the development.

Brown met with members of the community group “Save Our Seat” over the weekend of 25 April, where he described the project as “madness” and urged residents to keep fighting.

“They trade on us getting sad about the loss of the environment,” Brown said.

“Don’t get depressed, don’t get angry, get active. That’s what saves nature, that’s what will save Arthurs Seat.”

Members of the community have been advocating against the development since it was announced. Save Our Seat have held public meetings and continued to rally over concerns regarding the effects on the environment and the community (Campaigners step up opposition to Arthurs Seat luge, The News 18/03/26).

Construction is expected to commence this year and be completed around December 2028. The development includes Victoria’s first luge ride, a new observation tower, an expanded café, and an immersive experience centre.

Brown, who co-founded the Greens party and is known for his involvement in the Franklin River campaign, was visiting the peninsula after appearing at the Sorrento Writers Festival where he spoke about his latest book.

During his visit to the site of the proposed development, he called on the owners of the Arthurs Seat Eagle to reconsider the proposal and prioritise the environment.

“You know we’re in an environmental crisis and you have an obligation to stop that destruction.”

Brown said he wants the peninsula community to join him in supporting the campaign.

“I’d say to the owners of the gondola who now want to go further and make more money out of a rollercoaster down the hill here: hey, you know that nature is being destroyed at the greatest rate in history,” Brown said.

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“All strength,” he said.

“I hope you’re going to win here, because if you win, nature wins.”

Save Our Seat’s spokesperson Kylie Greer said Brown’s visit was a boost for the campaign. They are arguing that developers don’t have community support and the project should be dropped despite Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny granting planning permission.

Brown urged the developers to think not of themselves, but of future generations.

“And think of those coming after us - leave Arthurs Seat as natural as it is now,” he said.

Pathology workers walk off the job at Rosebud Hospital

Sarah Halfpenny sarah@mpnews.com.au

A SMALL group of Dorevitch Pathology workers walked off the job outside Rosebud Hospital on Thursday, 30 April, joining colleagues at sites across Victoria in protected industrial action over a long-running pay dispute.

Known as phlebotomists, they are the healthcare workers trained to draw blood from patients for pathology testing — the samples GPs, hospitals, oncology units and specialists rely on for diagnosis and treatment.

Capel Sound phlebotomist Antoi-

nette Anderson said the three-hour stoppage from 9am to 12pm drew supportive honks from passing motorists, with doctors, nurses, ambulance officers and police all acknowledging the workers as they passed. Some doctors stopped to take pamphlets.

“We were small in number, but I think we had a little bit of an impact,” Anderson said.

Anderson, who has worked as a phlebotomist on the peninsula since 2022 after a career in nursing, was joined outside the hospital by Rosebud collection centre colleague Kay Newman, retired former staff and a number of patients – many of them elderly – who came down to stand with the workers.

Anderson said Dorevitch employed roughly 40 to 60 phlebotomists, lab staff and couriers across the Mornington Peninsula. Rosebud Hospital was chosen as the local action site because it was central for staff further down the peninsula and covered both collection centre and hospital workers.

The phlebotomists are part of national protected industrial action coordinated by the Phlebotomists Council of Australia, which has been negotiating a new enterprise agreement with Dorevitch for more than 12

months. Workers have rejected three proposed agreements, including one that offered lower-paid staff a sign-on bonus.

“Our employer has not given us a pay raise in seven years, yet during that time, they made millions in profits,” Anderson said.

“We are asking for a reasonable

wage increase to keep up with inflation.”

Pathology collectors were recently recognised by the Fair Work Commission as historically undervalued in its Gender Undervaluation Review of the federal award, leading to a reclassification and an increase to the base award wage. Anderson said Dorevitch

was now using that increase to offset enterprise agreement conditions previously negotiated with staff, rather than offering a wage rise on top.

She said a return to minimum award wages would amount to a pay cut.

“For such a specialised role, the choice to care for others should not come at financial disadvantage,” she said.

Dorevitch’s parent company Healius reported group revenue of $688.1m for the half year to December 2025, up 3.8 per cent, with pathology revenue up 3.5 per cent to $666.3m.

Throughout the past month of industrial action – which has included bans limiting collection to one patient per hour – Anderson said urgent patients had continued to be seen. The Capel Sound centre operates directly behind the chemotherapy unit at Rosebud Hospital, where staff know many regular patients personally.

“Patient welfare is absolutely essential to us as well,” she said.

“We make sure all of our urgent patients are taken care of.”

Patients requiring non-urgent blood tests on action days have been directed to nearby facilities or asked to return when staff are not participating in bans.

The next Fair Work Commission date listed in the dispute is in June. Anderson said workers planned to escalate the action in the meantime, with longer stoppages of six hours or more possible.

“We don’t like it but we have been forced into a corner,” she said.

Peninsula misses out in budget bus funding announcement

Raia Flinos raia@mpnews.com.au

THE Victorian Government’s latest public transport investment has caused frustration on the peninsula as local leaders say the region has been overlooked.

The 2026/26 Victorian Budget includes almost $100m for bus network upgrades across regional and metro Victoria and promises longer operating hours, new routes, and improved weekend services.

Josh Sinclair, CEO Committee for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula, said the peninsula will see no benefits from the new investment.

“Despite 82% of the Mornington Peninsula Shire having no access to public transport, the Victorian government’s $100m Budget ‘bonanza’ features no new, additional, or amended routes for Mornington Peninsula residents,” Sinclair said.

His criticism reflects a broader concern that the peninsula continues to miss out on transport investments and upgrades.

Sinclair pointed out that smaller regional areas such as Drysdale, Castlemaine, Cowes, Inverloch, and Harcourt received more upgrades than the entirety of the peninsula.

“Whatever the opposite to a bonanza is, we got it,” he said.

There have been pushes for public transport upgrades on the peninsula for years, including the council demanding better from the state government after a community survey back in 2022 (Push for improved public transport, The News 26/09/22).

The lack of progress comes despite a long history of advocacy for better cross-peninsula connections. Efforts to improve transport have faced delays and false starts. There has been funding secured for a cross-peninsula bus service connecting Hastings and Mornington, however the

start date for the service is unclear (The long road to establishing cross-peninsula transport, The News 17/09/26).

The new budget will see routes servicing La Trobe University in Melbourne’s north have increased frequency and extended hours, while the west will gain new routes and improved connections through Melton South and Laverton.

Eastern and south-eastern suburbs will also receive a range of upgrades, including improved links and extended hours between Dandenong, Monash University, and Chadstone.

The upgrades only go as far south as Frankston, however, with an extended route operating between Karingal and Seaford, and

increased weekend frequencies for services between Carrum and Frankston.

Minister for Public and Active Transport Gabrielle Williams said the investment would make a difference for commuters across the state.

“More buses north, south, east and west – and it’ll be half-price to ride for the rest of the year,” Williams said.

“With Donald Trump’s war driving up costs at home, more bus services help Victorians save money and time.”

Despite this statement, the budget will not be beneficial for residents of the peninsula and has reinforced long-standing frustrations regarding the lack of public transport for the region.

Frantic search ends in tragic find after man overboard

Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au

POLICE and various other rescue services undertook a frantic search on Friday (1 May) after a ship reported a crew member missing, feared overboard.

The commercial Liberia flagged oil tanker vessel left Port Melbourne around 5pm on Thursday, 30 April. The crew requested assistance

when they discovered a member was missing as they were approaching the heads.

Police were notified about 8.30pm on Thursday night. State Police Search & Rescue Coordination Centre were deployed and conducted a search of the South Port Phillip Bay area.

The missing crewman aged in his 30s was not located, and the vessel returned to Port Melbourne.

By early Friday, a full-scale search utilising Police Airwing, Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s Melbourne-based Challenger rescue aircraft, HEMS Air Ambulance and water vessels including Volunteer Marine Rescue and Coast Guard was underway.

Numerous helicopters scoured Port Phillip Bay up and down the waterway inside the heads from waters parallel with Seaford, right down to

areas off the coast from Rosebud to Portsea.

A Maritime Safety Authority fixed wing rescue aircraft also scouted areas outside the heads, but then moved its efforts to back inside the heads by early afternoon.

The News believes that the Australian Defence Forces were undergoing training exercises in Port Phillip Bay at the time, but a Defence spokesperson said no request was made for

them to assist in the search.

Around 2.30pm on Friday, a deceased man was located in the waters off Frankston.

The male is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be the missing crewman.

The death will be investigated by Water Police but is not being treated as suspicious at this stage.

New research and cultural education centre set to open at Point Nepean

THE University of Melbourne and Monash University have announced a joint initiative to establish a new education and research hub at Point Nepean.

The Point Nepean Research and Education Field Station is a partnership with the Australian Government, who is investing $17 million, alongside $5 million from each university.

The $27 million development will create a nationally significant centre focused on climate science, coastal environments, and cultural heritage. It will serve as a hub for research, teaching, and public programs and will include a short-stay accommodation building for up to 50 visitors.

University of Melbourne Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Mark Cassidy said the vision is to bring together students to work on research and teaching, particularly in areas relating to biodiversity and adaption to climate change.

“We want to utilise the local knowledge within the community, but also the amazing ecosystem that you have here, the marine environment, and get to do good research and do good teaching,” Cassidy said. “I think one of the real visions is we’ll be able to bring students down in large cohorts with the ability to combine traditional scientific teaching in the laboratory area with the local environment.”

The universities have partnered with the Australian Government and consulted with Traditional Owners. Cassidy said deep respect for the site’s cultural significance was central to each step of the project.

“We can combine Traditional

PROFESSOR

Jordan Nash (Dean, Faculty of Science, Monash University),

Professor Mark Cassidy AM (Deputy Vice ChancellorResearch, University of Melbourne), Zoe McKenzie MP (Federal Member for Flinders) and Professor Tim Dunne (Provost and Senior Vice-President, Monash University).

Picture: Teddy Bujor

knowledges with our significant investment, research strengths and education expertise to deliver positive impact to our communities across Victoria, Australia and the world,” he said.

Cassidy said they hope to work with local communities and that residents of the peninsula will be able to use the space as well.

“For the university, there’ll also be

great engagement with the community as we’ll be able to use the collaborative areas and it’s got places for people to stay to become more embedded and more engaged with the community,” he said.

Monash University Provost and Senior Vice-President Professor Tim Dunne said they believe the new hub will allow for valuable opportunities to address global challenges.

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“The Point Nepean Research and Education Field Station allows us to further embed ourselves socially, culturally and economically within our local communities, which will be critical to this mission of achieving positive, generational change,” Dunne said.

Both universities have undertaken measures to protect and manage the cultural heritage of the site under the

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approved Cultural Heritage Management Plan, which was developed in close consultation with the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation. The centre will be developed using an existing heritage building, with construction on the development set to begin this month at Point Nepean. It has an expected completion date of 2028.

Concerns raised over new planning permit regulations

Raia Flinos raia@mpnews.com.au

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire has raised concerns with the Victorian government over recent changes to planning permit rules. The shire is concerned how the changes will affect residents who received approvals under previous regulations.

The adjustments were introduced under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and establish standard timeframes requiring developments to begin within three years and be completed within five. The new changes also apply to any permits that were originally issued without a commencement deadline.

A shire spokesperson confirmed acting mayor Paul Pingiaro has written to the Victorian Planning Minister regarding the council’s concerns.

“The acting mayor has written to the Planning Minister seeking an urgent meeting to work through our concerns and seek consideration of an exemption or alternative treatment for affected permits,” the spokesperson said.

Pingiaro said the retrospective nature of the changes is creating uncertainty for current permit holders.

“Many residents received planning permits in good faith under a different set of rules,” Pingiaro said.

“Applying new timeframes to those approvals after the fact risks unfairly impacting people who have

relied on those permits.”

Until recently, the legislation did not impose a commencement deadline which allowed some permits to remain valid indefinitely. The new rules mean longstanding approvals could lapse if works have not begun.

The council has formally requested existing permits without commencement dates be exempt from the updated requirements.

“At this stage, we have not received a response from the Minister, and the legislation remains in effect,”

Pingiaro said.

The shire has contacted existing permit holders to let them know about the changes and offered support in understanding how the new regulations could impact individual circumstances.

“The current position places council in a difficult situation, where we are required to apply the changes in legislation, while also responding to legitimate community expectations of fairness and certainty,” the shire spokesperson said.

The shire did confirm that a software transition was implemented last year as part of an effort to improve resident experience and simplify internal processes which experienced some “teething issues”.

However, they emphasised that the transition and any resulting issues are unrelated to any planning permit changes or disruptions.

Thieves steal buggy from Balnarring charity

Sarah Halfpenny sarah@mpnews.com.au

A FOUR-seater electric buggy used to transport children and adults with disabilities has been stolen from a Balnarring Beach charity that supports vulnerable Victorian families.

The buggy was taken from Saltbush Balnarring Beach about midnight on Saturday 25 April. Thieves used bolt cutters on the entrance gate and broke a downpipe when removing the vehicle from a secure storage area behind the front office.

Saltbush Balnarring Beach chief executive officer, Keeley Reade, said staff discovered the theft on Monday morning, 27 April. A sensor light provided the only clue to the timing, with the charity’s CCTV not covering the storage area overnight.

Police are investigating and welcome any information relating to the theft.

The buggy was purchased in 2015 to move guests with disabilities around Saltbush’s 45-acre property, much of which is undulating and grass-covered.

Reade said a new buggy would cost between $10,000 and $12,000. The charity is insured through parent organisation Kildare Ministries under a policy designed primarily for schools, with a $5,000 excess that exceeds the buggy’s insured value, making a claim impractical.

“We run our charity on the smell of an oily rag. We survive thanks to the generosity of donors and volunteers and we don’t receive any government funding,” Reade said.

“Our insurance excess is much higher than the replacement cost of the buggy, which means that it is a hard loss. Stealing from a charity that is trying to help vulnerable people is a low and cowardly act.”

Saltbush supports about 1,500 guests a year, including families with sick or disabled children, families facing trauma and women escaping domestic violence. The charity also runs school holiday programs for disadvantaged children and water-safety lessons for refugee groups. Reade said staff would now use

a car to move guests with mobility needs around the site until the buggy could be replaced.

“The buggy is a very important piece of equipment that allowed us to transport children and adults with disabilities around the site,” Reade said.

“It enabled them to enjoy the beauty and healing benefits of our native bushland and join in with activities with their families.

“It’s hard enough to find the means to provide the services we do without being deliberately targeted by thieves.”

Hands-on experience aimed at helping the aged stay at home

McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au

AS a General Practitioner, Floyd Gomes is accustomed to treating people’s ailments. In particular, the founder of the Atticus Health group of GP clinics and aged care medical services has taken a keen interest in the health and well-being of our aged population.

“It has been a slow realisation for me,” said Gomes. “Patients would present to me with conditions, or situations that I could treat, but were also readily preventable in the first place, except that our system isn’t set up correctly to address that.”

Gomes gives the example of an elderly patient that presented with serious burns from a kettle, and thinking “this could have been prevented if the patient had been connected with the right technology, in this case a safe-pour kettle”.

Gomes laments the state of the current system that is fragmented and not fit for purpose.

“We have a patient that needs an outcome, but the current system is just not good enough,” said Gomes.

“It is failing in effectively delivering an outcome for the patient to support them to live at home, and to make them feel empowered by the technology out there designed to do that.”

The GP gives an example of a patient that may require a walking aid.

“We have to refer the client to an occupational therapist to have them assessed for their suitability for the aid, which ends up costing more than the walking aid itself!” said Gomes.

“We have built this medical bureaucracy that works well for the bureaucracy, but terribly for the patient.”

Gomes solution has been to team up with other providers and establish the Peninsula Aged Care Experience Centre in his Hastings Atticus Health Clinic. It is a practical and hands-on place to experience the tools and technology to keep aged people out of care and safely in their homes.

“This has been in the pipeline for a few years, and I am proud to have been able to partner with other providers to present a ‘one-stop-shop’ for people to come and experience

the tools they need in one physical space.”

Gomes has teamed up with Westernport Mobility, and aged care technology provider Homeable to create a useful and empowering experience.

“I am really excited to have been able to team up with Ray from Westernport Mobility and Liam from Homeable to bring a personal experience back to a system that has become so impersonal,” said Gomes.

“Here we can move away from

the system that has become increasingly transactional, to one that has a personal touch, and can re-empower those that are navigating staying at home safelry and effectively.”

While the rise of mobility aids is reasonably well understood in the market, the use of technology around the home is less well known.

“Having voice-command systems that can automate and person simple tasks is a real gamechanger,” said

Gomes.

“And we are really just starting to understand what a profound impact that can have.”

Gomes talks to a future where smart-watches and other devices can provide real-time data to healthcare providers, monitoring the health of an aged person living in their own home.

“We are on the cusp of something great, that will help people immensely,” said Gomes.

“We just need to bring it all together under one room, which is what we’ve done with the Peninsula Aged Care Experience Centre.”

Gomes tells of a recent trip to Canberra to speak of the gaps in aged care, and what can be done.

“It was frustrating. I was basically told ‘That’s great, but you’re a decade ahead of your time’. That’s the system we work with, and the system I’m dedicated to change.

Gomes points out that the government provides funding that aged people can access for assistive technology that helps keep them independent.

“What is available is almost like another set of helping hands in your home. I’d encourage people to look at it. It will really surprise you what can be done to keep you living independently.”

Peninsula Aged Care Experience Centre is located at Atticus Health, 2104/2106 Frankston - Flinders Rd, Hastings. There is no need to book; just drop in and ask to speak to a care partner. Alternatively, there is a dropin service for anyone who needs help navigating the aged care system every first Wednesday of the month from 1pm - 3pm. The next dates are 6 May, 3 June and 1 July.

Class, Luxury And Broad Bay Views!

MODERN luxury meets sublime family living in this flawless 6 bedroom home on 2/3rds of an acre (approx) featuring a sparkling inground pool, first-class alfresco entertaining area, landscaped gardens and broad bay and city skyline views.

Excelling in both form and function and zoned for Frankston High School and Derinya primary, welcome to the ultimate family home where everyone is perfectly catered for - from lush lawn areas and a basketball practice area for children to play

HOME ESSENTIALS

to fantastic entertaining options for even the largest of gatherings.

With the warmth of oak floors and the drama of towering cathedral ceilings, the main living area forms the vast heart of the home with stacker doors providing an easy flow out to the covered alfresco with a built-in barbecue kitchen and plenty of space to lounge and dine beside the self-cleaning and solar heated pool.

The superb kitchen is epic in scale boasting loads of bench space finished in matt

Cloudburst Caesarstone concrete, sleek cabinetry, V-ZUG appliances including twin ovens and an induction cooktop, a dishwasher, integrated fridge and freezer, servery window to the alfresco and butler's pantry with a second fridge.

A feature gas log fire adds ambiance to the living area, while a second large living space at the front of the home is centred around the children's wing with a family bathroom boasting a walk-in shower, freestanding bath and twin vanities.

ADDRESS: 13 Karina Street, Frankston South FOR SALE: $3,100,000 - $3,250,000 DESCRIPTION: 6 beds, 2 bath, 2 car, 2,795m2

AGENT: Will Crowder - 0422 025 497, Crowder Community Real Estate, Shop 1, 20-22 Ranelagh Drive, Mount Eliza

Parents enjoy a luxe main bedroom with views to a central courtyard garden, a fitted walk-in robe and stunning ensuite and year-round comfort is achieved throughout the home with zoned reverse cycle ducted heating and airconditioning.

Loaded with features, the home also includes a keypad entry, full width front veranda to admire the views, a powder room, large walk-in linen press, remote double garage with electric car charger and under-house storage room.n

3 Nelson Road, Tyabb.

Reno project on tranquil acreage

Verdant 2.817 acre block and 4BR 2bath home an ideal reno project. With modern kitchen, dual living, alfresco zones set in large grounds with sheds, ample parking, plus pond with a jetty. Idyllic rural lifestyle near schools, shops and cafés in Tyabb, Somerville, Hastings, plus PenLink access.

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of interest Closing Mon 11 May 12pm

Guide $1,400,000 - $1,500,000

8 Terry Street, Capel Sound .

Elegant as-new home, metres to the beach

Set just 250m walk to the beach, this elegant, well-maintained 4BR 2bath home also boasts expansive living, chic kitchen, covered alfresco and private garden. An ideal permanent home, investment, or enviable coastal escape, it’s close to amenities such as shops, cafés, schools, and YAWA.

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a 2 b 2 v 797r

Expressions of interest Closing Tues 2 June at 12pm Price Guide $1,100,000 - $1,200,000

4/49 Seacombe Street, Dromana .

Low-Maintenance Living Near the Bay

Peacefully set at the rear of a small, gated community, this spacious, sunlit 2BR unit plus study is beautifully presented with open-plan living spaces that flow seamlessly to a neat courtyard, perfect for entertaining. Ideal for starters, families, downsizers, or as an astute investment for holidays or long-term rental, it’s around 500m to the beach, and near shops, schools, sports clubs, and freeway access.

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- $695,000

15 Bayview Road, McCrae.

Prime block with superb bay vista

Create your dream home with superb bay vistas on this elevated block of approx. 863sqm, with space for a multi-level home in spacious gardens that could include a pool, STCA. Around 1km walk to the beach via Latrobe Reserve, and near walking trails, shops, cafés and amenities.

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The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

SATURDAY

FRIDAY GOING PLACES WITH ERNIE DINGO

SBS, 7.30pm

Not content with showcasing the nation’s most incredible locations, wildlife and experiences, this uniquely Australian travel series also spotlights some of the country’s most fascinating folk. This week’s instalment follows Brooke Blurton (pictured left) on an early morning run with marathon runner and proud Western Arrente man Charlie Maher, whose incredible accomplishments and perseverance will inspire even the most reluctant of athletes. Meanwhile, Ernie Dingo visits Alice Springs Desert Park.

OOOPS! I BOUGHT A PUB

SEVEN, 8pm

An actor and a teetotal filmmaker walk into a pub… No, it’s not the set-up for a corny joke, but the premise of this charming country adventure that sees Shane Jacobson and his mate Dean Murphy (pictured near right with Jacobson) buy a tired old pub sight unseen and restore it to its former glory as the heart of the community. Their project is located in the tiny Victorian town of Dederang, about halfway between Melbourne and Canberra, where they assemble a colourful team of locals, tradies and experts to pull off the massive renovation.

Thursday, May 7

MONDAY 9-1-1

SEVEN, 8.40pm

It’s grim, but rather standard practice these days for an episode of a crime procedural to kick off with a dead body. However, this unusual instalment of 9-1-1 at the police precinct on a bike and ask for Athena (Angela Bassett), intent on reporting his own murder. The confusing situation begins to make sense when he starts coughing and falls to the ground, apparently poisoned. While Athena teams up with Major Crimes on the confounding case, Buck (Oliver Stark, pictured right) hits rock bottom and comes clean to Chimney (Kenneth Choi) about his recent reliance on prescription painkillers. In touching scenes, the entire 118 team rallies around as Buck recovers.

WEDNESDAY ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG IN INDIA

SBS, 7.35pm

He’s on Australian screens every day as the host of game show Pointless, but British broadcaster Alexander Armstrong (pictured above) can’t be confined to the TV studio for too long. In this new three-part documentary, the presenter visits India to explore some of the country’s most famous destinations, gaining a stronger understanding of its rich history, sacred traditions and culture along the way. Wednesday’s first leg sees Armstrong dive into the glorious chaos and splendour of Mumbai. He gets a well-rounded view of the bustling city, checking out colonial sites, sampling street food and even touring local homes.

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Gruen. (PGs, R) 10.35 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 11.20 Urzila. (Mals, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Bergerac. (Mdl, R) 1.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.25 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.55 Grand Designs Aust. (PG, R) 3.55 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PGa, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Matched. (R) 10.05 Hidden Beauty Of Spain. (PG, R) 11.05 Van Gogh: The Real Story. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 2.10 The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres. (R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Rick Stein’s Australia. (PGav) Rick Stein explores the Central Coast.

8.35 American Prince: JFK Jr: The Boy Who Would Be King. (Ml, R) Charts the life of John F. Kennedy Jr. 9.25 Riot Women. (MA15+l) Beth tries to reconcile Tom and Kitty.

R) 12.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Under The Bridge. (Ml) 11.55 The Unusual Suspects. (Mdl, R) 1.50 Beyond Signs. (MA15+av, R) 2.50 Finding Your Roots. (PG, R) 3.50 Colors Of The Islands: The Caribbean. (PGaw, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

The Chase. (R)

Seven News At 4.

The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the upcoming match, featuring hot topics and the latest AFL news.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 9. Fremantle v Hawthorn. From Optus Stadium, Perth. 11.00 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the match.

11.30 Kick Ons. A preview of the upcoming AFL matches.

12.00 New Amsterdam. (R) 1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R) 8.30 Emergency. (Malm, R) A mechanic might lose his arm. 9.30 A+E Crash Scene Emergency. (Mam, R) Medical teams attempt to save lives.

10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv)

11.20 9News Late.

Friday, May 8

ABC (2)

NINE (9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Compass. (PG, R) 10.30 A Symphonic Odyssey With Professor Brian Cox. (R) 12.00 News. 12.55 The Assembly. (R) 1.40 Bad Company. (Mln, R) 2.10 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 2.55 Grand Designs Aust. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa) 4.40 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Patience. (PGad) A monk is found dead in a chapel.

9.20 Gruen. (PG, R) Presented by Wil Anderson.

9.55 Urzila. (Mals, R)

10.25 ABC Late News.

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

11.25 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R)

12.15 Love Me. (MA15+, R) 1.05 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

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

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Matched. (PG, R) 10.05 Hidden Beauty Of Spain. (PGa, R) 11.05 Wonderland: Lewis Carol To JRR Tolkien. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 2.10 The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres. (R) 3.00 Nula. 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG) Brooke Blurton trains with a First Nations marathon runner.

8.30 Mystery Of The First Temple. The latest excavations at the 12,000-yearold Gobekli Tepe in Türkiye forces archaeologists to rethink the roots of civilisation. 10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 The King. (Madlsv)

11.55 Babylon Berlin. (Mav, R) 1.45 Brian Cox: How The Other Half Live. (Ml, R) 3.30 Finding Your Roots. (PG, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 4.55

Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R)

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

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Sinister Sorority. (2021, Madv, R) Maddison Bullock. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 9. Brisbane Lions v Carlton. From the Gabba, Brisbane. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the match.

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

11.45 To Be Advised.

1.30 Quacks. (MA15+d)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Business Builders. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes.

Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: To England, With Love. (2023, G, R) Georgia Hirst. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Airport Security: USA. (PGad) Officials are concerned for an unaccompanied minor.

8.30 MOVIE: We Bought A Zoo. (2011, PGal, R) In the wake of the loss of his wife, a single father moves his family to a run-down zoo. Matt Damon, Colin Ford, Scarlett Johansson.

11.00 MOVIE: Licorice Pizza. (2021, Mdls, R) A 15-year-old boy pursues an older woman. Alana Haim.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) A couple disagree on whether to leave Coburg North.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.30 10 News+. (R) 11.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 2.10pm The Swiping Game. 2.30 Bamay. 3.05 Where Are You Really From? 3.40 BBC News At Ten. 4.10 France 24. 4.40 PBS News. 5.40 Inside The Huddle. 6.10 Over The Black Dot. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 1. 12.35am United Gangs Of America. 1.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Daniel Tiger’s. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School: What’s Cooking? 3.40 Thomas. 4.10 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Mojo Swoptops. 5.40 Kangaroo Beach. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.30 My Adventures With Superman. 8.55 BattleBots. 9.40 Gladiators UK. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

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6am The Movie Show. 6.15 The Majestic. (2001, PG) 9.05 The Straight Story. (1999, PG) 11.10 Love Thing. (2022, M, German) 1.05pm Nobody Has To Know. (2021, M) 3.00 Discovering Film. 3.50 Anton Chekhov 1890. (2015, PG, French) 5.35 Meek’s Cutoff. (2010, PG) 7.30 The Way Back. (2010, M) 10.00 Moulin Rouge! (2001, M) 12.30am Side Effects. (2013, MA15+) 2.30 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 8.40 The Magic Canoe. 9.10 Spartakus. 10.00 Tales From Zambia. 11.00 Going Places. Noon

MOVIE: Mad Max III: Beyond Thunderdome. (1985, M) 2.00 On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Tales From Zambia. 7.30 MOVIE: Spirited Away. (2001, PG) 9.55 MOVIE: Friday. (1995, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.

Saturday, May 9

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (PG) 12.00 Football. VFL. Round 7. Collingwood v Geelong. 3.10 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef. (R) 4.10 Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia. (Final, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.35 Landline. (R)

6.05 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) Kath and Kel buy a pet dog.

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

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

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) A game show contestant is stabbed during filming.

8.30 Silent Witness. (MA15+v) Benjamin is visited by the police who promise to look into Gloria’s disappearance.

10.15 Bergerac. (MA15+, R) Bergerac believes police corruption played a part in a murder.

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

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Wild Prague. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup. Part Two. Highlights. 3.00 Stories From The Cities. 3.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. LiegeBastogne-Liege. Men’s race. Highlights. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 1. Highlights. 5.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 5.35 Cold War Spies. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Jewels Of The Mediterranean: Corfu. (PGa) 8.25 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland: On The Centovalli Express From Locarno To Domodossola. (R) A journey aboard the CentovalliExpress 9.25 Jersey And Guernsey. (R) A sailing duo take part in Gorey Regatta. 10.20 The Wonders Of Europe. (PGa, R) 11.20 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v, R) 2.00 Matched. (PG, R) 2.50 Finding Your Roots. (PG, R) 3.50 Colors Of The Islands: The Caribbean. (PGaw, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs. 8.00 Ooops! I Bought A Pub. (Mal) Hosted by Shane Jacobson. 8.30 MOVIE: Apollo 13. (1995, PGal, R) Three NASA astronauts find their lives in danger after a potentially catastrophic explosion. Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon. 11.20 To Be Advised. 12.20 Devils. (MA15+av) 1.20 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

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6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Open For Inspection. 12.30 Great Australian Detour Snow. (R) 1.00 Explore TV Viking. (R) 1.30 Equestrian. The Adelaide Festival. Highlights. From South Australia. 2.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Ml, R) 3.30 Tasman Trails. 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6.00 Tough Tested. (PGl, R) 7.00 Reel Action. (R) 7.30 Escape Fishing. (R) 8.00 I Fish.

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back. (1980, PGv, R) The Empire attacks the rebels’ hidden base. Mark Hamill. 10.00 MOVIE: Conan The Destroyer. (1984, Mv, R) A warrior embarks on a quest. Arnold Schwarzenegger. 11.55 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R) 12.45 Tasman Trails. (R) 1.35 Open For Inspection. (R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) A couple are looking for an outgoing pup.

7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. Newlyweds must decide if their townhouse is suitable.

8.30 Building The Dream. Architectural designer Charlie Luxton helps first-time builders design budget-friendly homes that suit their lifestyles.

9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) Follows paramedics as they respond to a seven-year-old boy who is gasping for air. 10.30 Matlock. (PGa, R) An airport ramp operator is accused of negligence. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

Morning Programs. 9.45 MOVIE: Forever Christmas. (2018, PG) 11.35 Formula E C’ship. Berlin ePrix. 12.40pm English Premier League. Manchester United v Liverpool. 2.40 Snackmasters. 3.50 MOVIE: Speechless. (1994, PG) 5.50 MOVIE: Space Jam. (1996) 7.30 MOVIE: Night At The Museum. (2006, PG) 9.45 MOVIE: The Spy Who Dumped Me.

Sunday, May 10

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 The Assembly. (R) 3.20 Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia. (Final, R) 4.10 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (Final, PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Labassa – If These Walls Could Talk. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Assembly: Jimmy Barnes. (PGa) Students return to interview Jimmy Barnes.

8.15 Bad Company. (M) Julia learns about Margie’s famous sister.

8.45 Bergerac. (Mlv) Bergerac and Barney’s relationship reaches breaking point.

9.30 Death In Paradise. (Ma, R) A game show contestant is stabbed during filming. 10.30 Silent Witness. (MA15+av, R) 12.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.00 Dream Gardens. (PG, R) 4.30 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PGa, R) 11.00 Hot Roads: World’s Most Dangerous Roads. (PG) 12.00 PBS News Compass Points. 12.30 WorldWatch. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. ProMX Championship. Round 3. 4.00 Going Places. (PGa, R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 2. Highlights. 5.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 5.35 Cold War Spies. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries: The Sinking Of The Titanic. (PG, R) 8.20 Bettany Hughes’ Lost Worlds: Nabataeans. (R) Bettany Hughes arrives in Petra. 9.20 Tulum: The Last City Of The Mayan Empire. (Ma, R) Looks at the final hours of the Mayan civilisation. 10.20 The Kim Dynasty: A Family Affair. (PGa, R) 11.15 MOVIE: Duran Duran: A Hollywood High. (2022, G, R) 12.35 MOVIE: Sheryl. (2022, Ml, R) 2.20 Matched. (PG, R) 3.10 Finding Your Roots. (PG, R) 4.10 Colors Of The Islands: The Caribbean. (PGa, R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s

Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.30 Guess How Much I Love You. 3.55 Odd Squad. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Bluey. 5.40 Super Monsters. 6.05 Knee High Spies. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 The Inbestigators. 7.45 Caper Crew. 8.05 Secrets At Red Rocks. 8.30 Animal Park. 9.55 Secrets Of The Zoo. 10.40 Late Programs.

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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the match. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 9. Richmond v Adelaide.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club. (PGls) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.

8.00 7NEWS Spotlight.

9.00 Betrayal. (Malnsv) As John tracks down an elusive Iranian general, he becomes convinced he’s being deceived by those closest to him.

11.00 24 Hours In Police Custody: Family Secrets. (MA15+a, R)

12.00 A Friend Of The Family. (MA15+a, R)

1.00 Harry’s Practice. (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 Hello SA.

6.00 9News Sunday.

6.30 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. (PG) The top 20 compete for immunity. 8.15 Race Across The World. (Ml) The teams start from the third checkpoint in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and must travel 1400kms through Thailand. 9.30 Taskmaster Australia. (Ms, R) Contestants give memorials for eggs, get new middle names and travel to a new location. 10.30 NCIS: Origins. (Mv, R) Vera receives a call from a man in prison. 11.30 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning

Programs. 1.20pm Faithless. 1.50 Jeopardy! 3.55 France 24. 4.25 PBS Washington Week. 4.55 PBS News Compass Points. 5.25 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. 6.30 Abandoned Engineering. 7.25 Travel Man. 7.55 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 3. 12.35am Conversations. 1.45 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6am The Movie Show. 6.40 The Assassin. (2015, PG, Mandarin) 8.35 The Little Shop Of Horrors. (1960, PG) 10.00 The Way Back. (2010, M) 12.25pm Anton Chekhov 1890. (2015, PG, French) 2.05 Forever Enthralled. (2008, PG, Mandarin) 4.45 Roxane. (2019, PG, French) 6.25 Joan Baez: I Am A Noise. (2023) 8.30 Janet Planet. (2024) 10.40 Little Loves. (2024, Spanish) 12.30am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Pro Bull Riding Australia. Noon Over The Black Dot. 12.30 Inside The Huddle. 1.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 9. Highlights. 2.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 3.35 Cassius X: Becoming Ali. 5.05 Ornette: Made In America. 6.40 Tales From Zambia. 7.30 The People Vs Robodebt. 8.30 White Nanny, Black Child. 9.45 MOVIE: Poetic Justice. (1993, M) 11.45 Late Programs.

Monday, May 11

TV (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Silent Witness. (Malv, R) 11.40 You Can’t Ask That. (PGl, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (Final, PG, R) 2.55 Grand Designs Australia. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. Australians tell personal stories.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

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

9.35 Planet America. A look at American politics. 10.05 Foreign Correspondent. (Final, R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, R)

12.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R)

5.00 A Bite To Eat. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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6am Morning Programs.

10.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 10.30 Better Homes. 11.30 Australia’s Amazing Homes. 12.30pm Escape To The Country. 1.30 Business Builders. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Surgery Ship. 3.30

7.00 The Floor. (PGl)

8.15 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.15 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: The Golden Hour. (Mavv) Detectives race to find the killer of So Ra Moon.

10.15 9News Late.

10.45 The First 48: Childhood Friend/Magic Bullet. (Mav, R)

11.40 American Ripper. (Mav)

12.35 Oz Off Road TV. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 The Baron. 11.00

Sunday Footy Show. 1pm Midsomer Murders. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 10. Canberra Raiders v Penrith Panthers. 6.00 Getaway. 6.30 Police Rescue Australia. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Mammals. 8.40 Paramedics. 9.40 Emergency. 10.40 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs.

9.50 MOVIE: Sincerely Truly Christmas. (2023, PG) 11.40 Seinfeld. 12.10pm Formula E C’ship. Berlin ePrix. 1.15 English Premier League. Everton v Manchester City. 3.15 The Summit. 4.45 The Toys That Built The World. 5.45 MOVIE: Scooby-Doo. (2002, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Godzilla Vs. Kong. (2021, M) 9.45 MOVIE: The Iron Claw. (2024, MA15+) 12.25am

COOK ISLANDS PARADISE

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.10 Wonderland: Lewis Carol To JRR Tolkien. (Ma, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS News Compass Points. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.05 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres. (R) 2.55 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.25 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 3. Highlights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Time Is Money. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes: Alan Shearer. (PG) 8.40 Ancient Greece By Train: Thessaloniki To Delphi. (R) Professor Alice Roberts explores Greece.

9.35 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M) Hosted by Greg Davies. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Sambre: Anatomy Of A Crime. (Mav) 12.05 Gomorrah. (Malv, R) 2.45 MOVIE: Fiona Clark: Unafraid. (2021, Malns, R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (PGa, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

4.50 PBS News Compass Points. 5.20 WorldWatch. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Holy Marvels. 9.20 Soccer’s American Dream. (Premiere) 10.15 The Verdict. 12.05am Dark Side Of The Ring. 1.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 4.05pm Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. (Return) 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Gladiators UK. 9.40 Kids BBQ Championship. 10.25 Kids Baking C’ship. 11.05 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Manon Des Sources. (1986, M, French) 12.05pm Man Who Didn’t Want To See The Titanic. (2021, M, Finnish) 1.40 The Assassin. (2015, PG, Mandarin) 3.40 The Little Shop Of Horrors. (1960, PG) 5.05 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976, PG) 7.30 The Three Musketeers: Milady. (2023, M, French) 9.40 The Idol. (2015, M, Arabic) 11.35 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Eden and Remi test their talent. 7.30 Glenn And Mick’s Celebrity Intervention. (Mal) Hosted by Glenn Robbins and Mick Molloy. 8.40 9-1-1. (Madv) The 118 races to the site of a car crash involving a mother and son.

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

10.40 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League.

11.40 Happy’s Place. (PGa)

12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R)

1.05 The Outdoor Room With Jamie Durie. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG)

9News Morning.

The Floor. (PGl, R)

Getaway. (PG, R)

My Way. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG)

Tipping Point. (PG, R)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

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

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

10.45 9News Late.

11.15 100% Footy. (Mal)

12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.05 Hello SA. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

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7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.30 Bewitched. 11.40 Jeopardy! UK. 12.40pm MOVIE: Deadly House Call. (2022, M) 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: High Crimes. (2002, M) 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight The 100. 12.50 Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.50 LEGO Masters. 4.30 Barney’s World. 4.50 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 2.30 Boating.

Late Programs.

Tuesday, May 12

ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)

(9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia. (Final, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Death In Paradise. (Ma, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Grand Designs Australia. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (R) 11.05 Wonderland: Lewis Carol To JRR Tolkien. (Ma, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres. (R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGal, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00

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

7.30 Budget 2026: The Treasurer’s Speech.

8.00 Budget 2026: A 7.30 Special.

8.30 Insiders. David Speers looks at this year’s budget.

9.30 Compass: Labassa – If These Walls Could Talk. (PG, R)

10.00 ABC Late News.

10.15 The Business. (R) 10.50 Four Corners. (R) 11.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 11.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 12.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.30 Parliament. 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. (R) 5.30 Budget 2026: A 7.30 Special. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are?

Bruce McAvaney. (Return)

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi looks at the work-life balance in 2026.

9.30 Dateline: The World’s Most Remote Rescue? Follows a helicopter rescue team in Papua New Guinea.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.05 Exit. (MA15+av)

12.00 Breaking Point. (Mlv, R) 2.35 Primitive Medium. (R) 2.45 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 Eurovision Song Contest.

6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm The Grudge. 3.00 Brady Vs Belichick: The Verdict. 4.00 BBC News At Ten. 4.25 France 24. 4.55 PBS News. 5.55 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.45 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.35 Rock Legends: ABBA. 9.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 4. 1.35am Deepfake Porn: Could You Be Next? 2.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 4.05pm Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 The Slow Mo Guys’ Big Adventures. 9.10 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.35 BattleBots. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

6am

Forever Enthralled. (2008, PG, Mandarin) 8.45 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976, PG) 11.10 Little Loves. (2024, Spanish) 1pm The Idol. (2015, M, Arabic) 2.55 Discovering Film. 3.50 Joan Baez: I Am A Noise. (2023) 5.55 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG) 7.35 Hating Alison Ashley. (2005, PG) 9.30 Love And Mercy. (2014, M) 11.45 Sing Street. (2016, M) 1.45am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Tales From Zambia. 11.00 Living Black. 11.30 Backs To The Blast. 12.35pm MOVIE: Call Me Mum. (2006, M) 2.00 On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Tales From Zambia. 7.30 Ocean Warriors. 8.30 MOVIE: Secret In Their Eyes. (2015) 10.35 MOVIE: Finding Dawn. (2006) 11.55 Late Programs. NITV (34)

Wednesday, May 13

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Preparations begin for Archie’s birthday.

7.30 My Reno Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

9.05 Doc. (Ma) While navigating the fallout from Katie’s secret, Amy treats a critically-ill patient with a dark one of her own.

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

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

12.05 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R)

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

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGs) Comedy panel show.

8.30 Clarkson’s Farm: Endgaming. (Mal) The livestock are heading out to graze and while the goats are going high-tech, the cows are getting a bull-friend. 9.30 9News Late.

10.00 Footy Classified. (Ml)

11.00 The Grand Tour. (Ml)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Our State On A Plate. (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.

7.30

11.30

Creek To Coast. 2.30 House Of Wellness. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Inspector Morse. 11.05 Late Programs. 6am

8.00

10.00

Way. 7.00

Shop. 9.30

10.30

1.10 MOVIE: Now And Forever. (1956, PG) 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Brighton Rock. (1948, PG) 5.30 The Derbyshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.40 Late Programs. 9GEM (92)

6am Children’s Programs. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.30 Bewitched. 11.30 Explore.

6.00

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ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. (R) 11.20 Back Roads. (Final, PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Gruen. (PG)

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

9.25 Urzila. (Mls) Comedic chaos from Urzila Carlson.

9.50 Bad Company. (M, R)

10.15 Planet America. (R)

11.25 You Can’t Ask That. (Madl, R) 11.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 12.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.30 Parliament Question Time. 2.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. (R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Eurovision Song Contest. 7.30 Cycling. Giro d’Italia. Highlights. 8.30 WorldWatch. 10.00 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PGa, R) 11.00 Wonderland: Lewis Carol To JRR Tolkien. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Giro d’Italia. Stage 4. Highlights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Time Is Money. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Alexander Armstrong In India. (Premiere)

8.30 The Trial Of Michael Jackson: Control The Narrative. (M) Public opinion turns against Michael Jackson.

9.25 The Audacity. (M) A would-be tech titan and his therapist try to make a fortune.

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Rise Of The Raven. (MA15+asv) 12.00 Blue Lights. (Malv, R) 2.05 Classified. (Malv, R) 3.45 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

4.55 PBS

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

7.30 SAS: AUS v ENG. (Madlv) Recruits must maintain their composure.

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

9.30 Unfiltered. (M) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.

10.00 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics. 11.00 Why Bridges Collapse. (PGa, R) 12.15 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R) 12.45 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R)

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

9News Morning. 12.00 The

With Andy Lee. (PGs, R)

Australia. (PG) Amateur cooks take to the kitchen. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Events That Changed Australia. (Madlv) 8.30 Outback Murder Highway: Jayden’s Disappearance – Charters Towers. (Mdv) Looks at the disappearance of Jayden Penno-Tompsett.

9.30 The Social Media Murders: Alice Ruggles. (Malv, R) 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 The Inheritance. (Premiere, Ma) 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop. (R) 4.00 Skippy. (R) 4.30 ACA. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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

Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney.

MasterChef Australia. (PG) Amateur cooks take to the kitchen. 8.40 Elsbeth. (PGlsv) Elsbeth organises a book club to investigate a celebrated novelist who may have written the perfect crime. 9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 11.40 10 News+. (R)

BBC

At

Of Oak

Jeopardy! 8.05 Cycling. UCI

6.45

Giro d’Italia. Stage 5. 1.35am Dark Side Of The Ring. 2.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 4.05pm Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 9.05 Adv Time. 9.55 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 My Adventures With Superman. 10.35 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Discovering Film. 6.55 The Boy And The Heron. (2023, PG) 9.10 Hating Alison Ashley. (2005, PG) 11.00 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG) 12.40pm Post Coitum, Animal Triste. (1997, M, French) 2.30 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976, PG) 4.55 Discovering Film. 5.45 Moonlighting. (1982, PG) 7.35 Xanadu. (1980) 9.30 Walk The Line. (2005, M) Midnight Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Ocean Warriors.

House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 The Spencer Sisters. 11.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 12.40am Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.30

Favorite Martian. Noon New Tricks. 1.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Confession. (1955, PG)

The Derbyshire

Plant a tree or two

I admire the work of the Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation group who aim to plant 30,000 indigenous trees every year (Volunteers needed for tree planting to support koalas, The News 28/4/26).

Those trees will reconnect bush areas and restore koala habitat. They will also clean our air and help fight climate change.

My family enjoys joining the Sunshine Reserve Conservation Group to plant trees for National Tree Day at the end of July each year. Being outside, getting your hands dirty, and doing something for nature while connecting with others is rewarding, especially when you see the plants grow over time.

Check out mpkoalas.org.au or nationaltreeday.org.au/find-a-site/ to join a tree planting session this winter.

Amy Hiller, Kew

True ANZAC spirit

I overheard the following at an Anzac Day remembrance in a local retirement village: a seventy-something gentleman recounted what happened after their ship docked at Vung Tau port, Vietnam, and he and four other Aussies went to the mess hall for a beer at the bar.

The group, however, was refused a drink, the bar tender citing the colour of skin of their Aboriginal comrade!

Next door was the hall where the Afro-American crew were gathered and where the four then went, in solidarity with their Aboriginal mate.

That, not booeing First Nations diggers, is surely the true ANZAC spirit.

The gentleman concluded the recount with the anecdote that the Afro-American crew had formed a delegation in solidarity to escort the five Australians back to the port.

Let’s take up all the opportunities we are offered to make reconciliation happen.

Maureen Donelly, Mornington

Air pollution issues

The recent air pollution from the HMAS Cerberus planned burn and lifting of CFA fire restrictions on the Mornington Peninsula are a timely reminder of the impacts of smoke inhalation on human health.

The smoke pollution around Crib Point from HMAS Cerberus was overwhelming.

The smell of smoke entered our homes and covered our streets with a “pea soup” fog.

Some residents experienced difficulty breathing after exposure to the fine particles and carbon monoxide from the planned burn.

Unfortunately, not everybody uses Facebook so not all residents in Crib Point were given prior warning.

Particulate matter (PM2.5) particles are smaller than 2.5 micrometres in diameter and can be inhaled deep into our lungs leading to several health problems.

The national standard for particulate matter PM2.5 is a maximum of 25 micrograms per cubic meter in a 24-hour period and particles can exist in the air for many days after the burn off has ended.

HMAS Cerberus stated that the planned burn would be monitored so it would be interesting to know the actual air quality data recorded.

EPA Victoria must be notified if an incident impacts human health or the environment.

Unfortunately, the EPA Victoria air monitoring station at Hastings has been offline due to technical difficulties since 1 April 2026 so no air pollution data has been recorded recently.

Any resident can report air pollution on the EPA Victoria website www.epa.vic.gov.au/ make-report or call 1300 372 842.

Dale Stohr, Crib Point

Parking problems

I read with interest the article regarding the chaos created by the multiple road closures across the peninsula. Honestly, I live in Frankston and used to head down the peninsula regularly but ever since the Peninsula Link has so much roadworks I have kept away.

Now I know why, every road was chaos and this was during the week, am sure there are

many tourists (income) staying away.

But, as a group outing a number of us decided to venture to Sorrento, a bit of shopping then a trip to Queenscliff on the ferry the other day.

Now we carpooled (doing the right thing), knew we had to pay for parking. “No problem” we said.

Well, what an absolute nightmare, again to do the right thing and pay.

Mornington Peninsula Shire in all their wisdom have decide to sub-contract out the parking. Fine, surely though they could make it easier for anyone to do the right thing.

Really, download an app, including your grandfathers primary school report card, guess what, despite us being reasonably capable, four of us were unable to do so and had to ring customer service (granted they were helpful) to again, do the right thing.

Now really this is supposed to be a tourist attraction, certainly wouldnt be attractive to the non English speaking people/elderly who don’t carry fancy phones/and people not wishing to release personal information to company they don’t know. Surely there is a better way.

And do you know what? The parking company when emailed were very apologetic but not a tweet/dickybird/anything from the council.

Will be awhile before I (and others) will battle the detour signs and parking boffins to bring cash into the community.

Jackie Morris, Frankston

Boardwalk dithering

One of the great issues with local councils is their ability to dither on making a decision on even relatively straight forward projects (Balcombe boardwalk repair faces long delay, The News 28/4/26).

Considerable money has already been spent on paperwork surrounding the rebuild of the board walk but no actual progress. The council should simply proceed with option 1 (likefor-like) as it is what the community wishes and the councillors are our representatives and should pay heed to that call.

Concerns raised about environmental impact are a bit strange as the existing path has already impacted the environment, moving it elsewhere would not undo that impact and cause even more damage elsewhere.

It has been several years since the damage was done, just get it fixed.

Ross Hudson, Mt Martha

History museum

I read with interest Cameron McCullough’s positive article on the saving of Hastings’ Pioneer Cottage (Hastings pioneer cottage to be saved, The News 21/4/26).

A few years ago, I had the pleasure of leading a group of clients to create a historical mural at the Hastings Community Hub. As part of our preparation, we visited the local museum on a fact-finding trip. It was my first visit, as it was for many in the group.

We were impressed by the volunteers, who were not only knowledgeable but generous with their time and enthusiasm.

That said, we all came away feeling the museum could be so much more. I wrote to the local councillor at the time, suggesting a design competition for a new facility. Perhaps a twostorey building with sea views and lift access. With the support of the major businesses operating in the port, such a project could become a reality and a point of pride for the community.

We need only look to places like the Queenscliff Maritime Museum or even the Tasmanian Maritime Museum to see what is possible when history is given the space and care it deserves.

The Hastings foreshore already has so much going for it. It may only take a little vision and refinement to elevate it further. A curated mural walk in the Fred Smith Reserve, for example, showcasing local history through the work of emerging young artists, could add both vibrancy and meaning to the area.

Hasting’s foreshore could be a major tourist destination.

Michael Leeworthy, Red Hill

Poverty problem

Poverty isn’t just a distant issue, it is growing here on the Mornington Peninsula. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, more local families and individuals are struggling to keep up with rising rent, bills, and everyday expenses. For many, it’s no longer about getting ahead, but simply staying afloat.

While global poverty is often defined in extreme terms, the reality closer to home is financial stress, housing insecurity, and limited access to support. These challenges are affecting more people in our community than we might realise.

While local services and community support play an important role, they cannot address the issue alone. Long-term solutions must tackle the root causes, including housing affordability and the rising cost of living.

If we want change, we need to ask for it. Contact your local MP and ask what is being done to support people doing it tough on the Peninsula.

Poverty is not someone else’s problem, it is here, and it deserves our attention.

Charlize Sadlo, Dromana

Aged cost shifting

Bruce White raises concerns about rising private health costs for older Australians (Labor have done it again, Letters 26/4/26) but his argument leaves out the most important part of the equation: who actually pays when retirees leave private cover and move into the public system.

Australia now has 4.6 million people over 65, the largest retiree population in our history. A generation ago, there were five workers for every retiree. Today, there are barely three. That shrinking ratio means every cost shifted out of the private system lands harder on a smaller group of working taxpayers who already fund almost the entire health system through income tax, the Medicare levy, GST and state taxes.

At the same time, younger Australians face the most unbalanced housing market in the nation’s history. Earlier generations bought homes at three to four times annual income; today’s workers face prices eight to twelve times income, alongside higher rents and record mortgage stress. So while workers carry a heavier tax load per retiree, they also carry far higher housing costs than the generations now asking for relief from private health premiums. And this pattern of cost-shifting is not new. As the ABC recently reported, the government was forced to reverse a policy that required older Australians receiving at-home aged care to pay for their own showers, after months of backlash. The reversal will now cost taxpayers $1b over four years — another example where essential services are funded by workers while the costs are pushed away from those who use them most.

If we are serious about intergenerational fairness, then retirees — as a group — need to contribute their fair share to the systems they rely on. Shifting more and more costs onto a smaller working cohort is not sustainable, and it is not fair.

Cameron Brown, Capel Sound

It’s not the Baby Boomers

The idea that “Baby Boomers” caused the wealth gap is statically wrong. Wealth in Australia isn’t spread across a generation It’s concentrated at the top. The top 10% hold around 45% of all wealth. The bottom 60% hold less than 20%. That’s not a generational divide, that’s a concentration problem.

Yes, boomers as a group hold a large share of wealth but averages hide reality. A small percentage hold a lot but most hold far less.

Around 60–70% of retirees receive a government pension, not widespread wealth, a reliance on the system. much of what is counted as “boomer wealth” is tied up in the family home which makes it asset rich and cash poor. A one million dollar house doesn’t pay the power bill. A distorted narrative, a generation painted as wealthy when the reality is far more uneven. The real divide isn’t young vs old, it’s top vs everyone else.

Blaming an entire generation might feel satisfying but it misses the point. The government is responsible for this divide by providing excessive tax breaks for the top10%.

The housing inequity problem is 1,000% due to the government. Look to Singapore, Austria

(Vienna model), Netherlands, Germany and Japan.

If you want to understand inequality, look up, not sideways.

We are in the Australia bubble. Never learn anything from anyone. We reinvent the wheel in a void!

Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

More for renters?

Our local member for Frankston has become the Minister for Consumer Affairs and is known as the “Minister for Renters”. His office is currently assisting me with getting material on the new regulation on rooming house operators placing a fixed heater in a room.

The new regulation says only a heater needs to be fixed to a wall roof or a floor.

I am now at VCAT to what a fixed heater is and what a heater does and what the government intended in making this new regulation. Of course VCAT is trying to say that a fixed heater is a portable heater and matters have been adjourned so the rooming house provider can have the towel heater installed be inspected by his equipment inspector to see if it conforms to the new regulation and is installed correctly which it is not.

The Peninsula Legal Centre Frankston is assisting me and are awaiting a report made by the inspecting officer.

There are over 300 rooming houses in Frankston and our local member Paul Edbrooke should do more to protect renters in his electorate of Frankston and should have the Consumer Affairs renter taskforce check to see if the new regulations are being adhered to as well as the old.

Russell Morse, Karingal

BarleyCharlie@90

Delusions of grandeur or simply rewriting history? Do we all do it, as in the writers, politics, Clan Murdoch’s Herald Sun, The Australian and of course Sky News?

The 5pm 10 News is bum fluff, the gall to extend another 30 minutes? Channel 9 hold themselves out as representational, the love of the Royal family; credit (little else?) for Tony Jones and Footy Classified. SBS for mine; double tick! Opinions and DNA, no two a 100% match.

Anzac Day 2026 passed, again recalling, spick and span, marching, 1955, Navy National Service, Bourke Street, Melbourne, occasionally the pain of the 303, my right shoulder. Trepidations aside, locally (by now) guessing Tracee Hutchison missed out, C’est la vie, running out of time to ever vote for a winner.

A Pauline Hanson personal appearance, a possible return to potholes and (self) Liberal values? “Looking forward” is their catch-cry, by rote, realistically “me me me”? Bitter never, not into self harm.

In another form (RSL smoking area) although age 90, therefore excluded generally, sometimes trapped, the brainless (possibly?) gambler who delights in the sound of his voice, often the true meaning of the words “mumbo jumbo.”

And the latest, King Charles (suggest never a Gough Whitlam follower) and the USA, AUKUS, basically hot air; the other one (Buddies) the USA and Israel, ignoring any ceasefire, sleeping together? And Iraq, weapons of mass destruction, disappearing, remember? Finally, Victorian Premier “We value our teachers.” Not in my time; wrongly accused of cheating, arithmetic; Art teacher “You’re hopeless Ellen,”

Conclusion, a reminder of life being a Cabaret, despite the tragedy, sadness, of a draw, those mighty Magpies, nasty Hawks. Lets keep dancing, lets break out the booze, and have a ball, if that’s all there is. The poor stay poorer, the rich richer, that’s how it goes.

Cliff Ellen, Rye

IN THE specialists HANDS

Finally, relief from your hip pain

DOES this describe YOU?

• You get hip pain laying on your side in bed, and just can’t get to sleep.

• You place a pillow between your legs to help you get to sleep but laying on the painful side is still waking you.

• You find yourself standing on one leg with your other hip hanging lower, or you sitting with crossed legs causes the pain

• You are a runner worried your hip pain will get worse and stop you from exercising.

If so then read on.

The pain on the outside of the hip can be due to inflammation of the gluteal tendon, of Gluteus Medius and Minimus, where the gluteal muscles attach. It can also be where a bursa (a fat pad called the trochanteric bursa) can become inflamed. The hip pain may be associated with a stiff back.

Physiotherapist Brett Blanch-Hellyer, says that it is an injury affected by hip weakness and postural habits that place the tendons under stress. It requires a full analysis of the hip and lower limb, looking from the foot to the back biomechanics.

It can require massage, and specific strengthening exercises for the gluteal muscles as well as improving core stability to control pelvic movement.

In addition to the above solutions, there is a recent healing technology that is making a profound difference to outside of the hip pain sufferers.

Practice owner, Paul Rowson says “Shockwave Therapy is often useful, because the gluteal tendons are a connective tissue, not a muscle. It puts a significant shockwave through the tissues you apply it to. It is a pressure wave which brings blood flow to the area. Tendons and connective tissue do not have much blood supply and can take a long time to heal. Shockwave artificially stimulates the healing of the tendon.”

Shockwave therapy can also be used on Achilles tendonitis, Plantar Fasciitis, golfer’s and tennis elbow, and rotator cuff tendon problems,

and is usually most effective on long term chronic problems, rather than acute injuries.

Shockwave is not the first line of treatment for injured patients. Physiotherapy and graded exercise are more likely in the first instance. But for more stubborn conditions, shockwave has shown good results.

“The evidence at the moment suggests between three to five treatments are required, but most people should see an improvement within three sessions. It has a success rate up to 90%” Brett says.

The Shockwave therapy is administered for a three-minute period

to the affected area during consecutive weekly appointments. “It is a bit of an uncomfortable sensation” Brett says, “like most physio hands-on treatments, with a little discomfort during the treatment.”

Paul says, “After each session, most people get a significant reduction of pain and symptoms. Long term it stimulates healing, short term it reduces pain. The best thing is, the effects are long lasting. It prevents a lot of people having more invasive things like surgery or injections. The treatment is considered safe, but can produce skin reddening or bruising, short term pain, and

Clinically

• Heel pain (plantar fasciitis and Achilles

• Tennis & golfers elbow

• Patella tendinopathy

• Frozen shoulder •

cannot be used on people taking blood thinning medications or with bleeding disorders. “

“It is important to know that Shockwave has a long-term effect. Most of the time you have good outcomes, without having to have further treatments.”

Shockwave is now available in Balnarring. Call the practice now and speak to one of our physios to see if Shockwave suits your condition. Back in Motion is at 6/2-8 Russell Street, Balnarring. Phone 03 5983 1021. www.backinmotion.com.au/balnarring

PUZZLE ZONE

ACROSS

1. Amusing oneself

4. Group of sheep

7. Mythical woman/fish

8. Oil-bearing rock

9. Restrict access to, ... off

12. Inert

15. Grabbed

17. Climbed

18. Really 21. Citrus fruits 22. Sweetener 23. Cheat

DOWN

1. Pouch-beaked sea birds

2. Crop harvests

3. Equipment

4. Short-lived trends

5. Natural (of food)

6. Flying frame

10. Nocturnal hours

11. Printed greetings

THE specialists HANDS

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When it comes to everyday comfort, the right support makes all the difference.

13. Facts as proof

14. Estimating worth

16. Cave chamber

18. Browns in sun

19. Belonging to you

20. Drinks with tongue

See page 29 for solutions.

Mornington Racing Club – Many improvements planned

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

AT a recent meeting of Mornington Racing Club plans for substantial improvements to the course were decided on.

Those present were: Messrs. T. Ritchie (chairman), P. McArthur, J. E. Somers, R. G. Edwards; T. McMurtrie, E. Swift, P. Olsen, R. K. Ritchie, G. Bidgood, J. Kelleher, A. D. Kerr, C. D. Robertson and H. Downward, secretary.

Mr. Geo. Free, who is in charge of the re-grading of the track in the straight and planting it with couche grass, was also present, to make a report on the work.

After discussing the matter it was decided to plant all the straight with couche and get the remainder of the plants required from Mornington and Green Island districts, instead of from Seaford, as at present.

This work is estimated to cost £130, and will make the straight perfect.

Messrs. Kelleher and Bidgood moved that the reply to a request from Somerville Park Committee for a benefit meeting be that the club is unable to grant it this season.

Messrs. Kerr and McMurtric moved that the V.R.C. be asked to allot Thursday, November 11 (the permit granted by the Chief Secretary for the building of a grandstand); December 9 and January 6, 1927, for season 1926-27.

Messrs. Kelleher and Olsen moved that a letter of sympathy be forwarded to one of their committeemen, Mr. J. Houfe, and wish him a speedy recovery from his illness.

The committee decided to visit the racecourse and inspect the track on May 2.

Mr. W. Newton, of Sorrento, was

elected a reserve member of the club.

Messrs. Kelleher and Robertson moved that the Shire Council be written to, asking them to attend to Racecourse road near Mr. Andrew Male’s, it being in a very bad state after the downpours.

As there will be three race meetings this year an effort is being made to build the first installment of a stand by November. Accommodation for the increasing number of patrons is urgently required at the Mornington course, and to keep the club in the front rank of country courses. ***

Frankston Half-Holiday

Cr. J. Bradbury (president) presided over a large meeting of members of the Frankston Traders Association, held in the “Tangerine” last night (Thursday).

Messrs. J. Lyle and C. Pope moved that the necessary action be taken to secure Thursday as a half-holiday instead of Wednesday.

Discussion ensued in which it appeared that all present were in favour of the alteration. The motion was put and carried unanimously.

Messrs. J. Lyle and Moore moved that a petition be framed and traders’ signatures obtained as early as possible. Carried.

The meeting which was very largely attended, was unanimously in favour of the alteration being made.

***

Langwarrin

Owing to such favourable weather conditions mushrooms have made their appearance in large numbers. Other districts also report a large crop of this edible growth, and as many as three thousand boxes have arrived in

Melbourne in one day.

Coming so prolific after the dry spell, with the scarcity of vegetables, these mushrooms are most welcome gifts from nature.

Owing to the generous rainfall experienced during the last month the district shows a marked improvement from the former drab aspect of the dry period, and the green pastures, the healthy condition of fruit trees, the fine condition of the soil, and the general appearance of all living things, tend to show that the dry spell had no ill effects on vegetation.

The soil has also benefitted, and is now in a mellow condition and easily cultivated to a fine tilth.

Picking in the fruit crop has not yet finished. The Rome Beauty variety of apples are still to be gathered. The crop of these is on the heavy side, being of good size and colour and free from all blemishes.

So far this season fruit prices have been good, and indications go to show that good prices will remain throughout the year.

***

Personal

Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Quartermain returned from a tour of Queensland on Monday last. The trip was made per the s.s. “Wyreema,” calling at Sydney and ports of Queensland. They were impressed with the magnificent scenery along the coast and both feel much benefitted by the trip.

Mrs. W. S. McCarthy and Mrs. G. Yuill returned this week from a holiday spent in Tasmania. Both were delighted with the beauty spots of the apple isle.

Mr. Cecil Ramsdale, who has not been enjoying good health of late,

enters the Caulfield Military Hospital next week to undergo, an operation.

Mr. Ramsdale who served in the Great War, was severely wounded, the effects of which are still apparent.

Residents of Somerville and district learned with very deep regret of the death of Mrs. Thornell, wife of Mr. Percy Thornell, of Somerville. The deceased lady succumbed to an attack of pneumonia at Ballarat while visiting her relatives in that city.

Great sympathy is expressed for the bereaved husband in his sad loss.

We regret to learn of the illness of Mr. Montague, senr., father of Cr. P. Montague, of Mt. Eliza.

The pleasing intelligence has been received that Mrs. Ham, wife of Mr. J. A. P. Ham, Shire secretary, is now making splendid progress, the operation she underwent last week at “Bethesda” private hospital having proved entirely successful.

Rev. A. and Mrs. Langhorne, who are on holidays from Tasmania, paid a flying visit to Frankston last Saturday.

Mr. Langhorne is in charge of the Presbyterian church at Burnie.

The death took place on 29th ult. of Mrs. Kelly, wife of Mr. David Kelly, of Frankston. Deceased, who was in her 85th year, had not enjoyed good health for a considerable period, and the end was not altogether unexpected.

She was a very old resident of the district, being a sister of Messrs. Chas. Wells and F. Wells, senr. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon at the Frankston cemetery.

Rev. H. C. Trebilco conducted the service at the graveside, and the funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. H. Gamble. ***

Frankston v Sorrento

The Sorrento Football Club journeyed to Frankston on Saturday last and played a match with the locals.

Play was late in commencing owing to Frankston’s selection committee being desirous of placing their best team in the field, and as so many players were available this was considered no easy contract.

Sorrento placed a good eighteen in the field, and as some of their best were not available, they will eventually be a force to be reckoned with.

The teams were fairly equal till halftime, but Frankston stayed better and ran out winners by 16 points.

Coxall (3), Adderley, Johnson, were Frankston’s goal kickers.

Some good play was shown by players of both sides, but not knowing Sorrento’s players it is impossible to pick out the ones more prominent than their team mates.

Aust, late of Dromana, was a star all day; evidently the coaching received at Richmond has been of good avail. Johnson, Frankston’s coach, was splendid in the centre. He is very smart, and should, as the season advances, be one of Frankston’s best. Adderley, one of the “youngsters,” has improved wonderfully. His following on Saturday was good.

Coulson, a tall forward, took some splendid marks and on a fine day something big should be expected of him.

Reg Coxall, having his first run for the season, showed he has lost none of his cunning, as his three goals were the result of brainy play.

***

From the Pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 7 May 1926

Scoreboard

Langwarrin serve up Redlegs’ first defeat

MPFNL

By Kennedy McCullough

MEN’S DIV ONE SEN

LANGWARRIN remains one of just two undefeated sides in MPFNL Men’s Division One Seniors, after dispatching the previously undefeated Mt Eliza on Saturday.

The Redlegs were the ones to get off to a strong start, playing at Emil Madsen Reserve, slotting 2.1 to just three minor scores in the first quarter to go into that break with a 10-point lead. The Kangaroos improved their accuracy in the second quarter and managed a couple of goals, while holding Mt Eliza to a single major for the quarter. They went into the long break trailing by a straight kick.

Langwarrin came out punching in the third quarter putting on a few to equalise in the 28th minute and to push ahead of Mt Eliza in the dying minutes of the quarter. They went into three-quarter time with a five-point lead.

The Kangas slotted a couple of early goals in the final quarter, and kept the pressure on to pull further away from Mt Eliza. At the final siren, Langwarrin were 10.12 to Mt Eliza’s 7.8, giving the visitors a 22-point win.

Will White, Alfie Lambert, Jackson Tanner, Braden Nelmes, and Max Mourney were the best players for Mt Eliza with Jasper O’Neill their highest goal kicker with two. For Langwarrin, the best players were Jordan Bertrand, Riley Staggard, Charlie Orchard, Max Poulios, Nick Buykx, with four of their players kicking two goals apiece.

Rosebud is the other undefeated team this season, after thumping Devon Meadows on Saturday.

The result was never in doubt with Rosebud taking a 38-point lead into the first break, after piling on 6.8 to a solitary goal for the Panthers.

The home team continued the onslaught in the second quarter, limiting Devon Meadows to a single point, while slotting another four goals. The margin at half time had blown out to 62 points.

More of the same was to come in the third quarter with Devon Meadows again unable to find the big sticks, while Rosebud scored another eight goals pushing the lead at three-quarter time to 109 points.

Rosebud took the foot off the accelerator in

the fourth quarter, allowing Devon Meadows to score a few goals to bring the final margin back to 88 points.

The Panthers’ captain, Joel Hillis, was responsible for six of his team’s eight goals, while Blake Kuipers kicked six for Rosebud.

Sorrento remain winless for 2026 after going down to Dromana.

But it wasn’t a hopeless affair for the Sharks, and with a bit of luck they may have even grabbed the win.

Both teams managed strong scoring in the first quarter, with Dromana’s inaccuracy in front of goal limiting them to just a 14-point lead at the first break.

Sorrento managed to slot a couple in the second and limit the Tigers to a single major, going into the break just seven points behind.

The Sharks had a much better third quarter, hitting the lead towards the end, and going into the final break with a three-point lead over Dromana.

Dromana scored an early goal in the fourth,

and despite putting their noses in front briefly one more time, Sorrento couldn’t hold on, eventually going down by 17 points.

Ethan Johnstone managed three majors for Dromana and James Hallahan scored four for Sorrento.

Mornington’s horror season continues, still not notching a win. They came out firing in the first quarter on Saturday against Frankston YCW and went into the first break with a 14-point lead after slotting four majors.

The Stonecats scored five goals in the second, while holding the Bulldogs goalless, to go into the main break with an 18-point lead.

Mornington fought back in the third to again grab a slim lead and take it into three-quarter time.

The home side came out with a win on their mind in the final quarter a win they got. They snatched the lead away from Mornington and pulled away for a 13-point win. The final scores were 15.11 for Frankston YCW to Mornington’s 13.10.

Lane Meyer, Jaxson Mead, Harry Lloyd, Luke Paynter, and Joshua Patullo were the best for the Stonecats and Nathan Heath, Brenton Credlin, Matt Caine, Fynn Barber, and Ned Moodie were the best for Mornington.

Pines are the only other team that remain without a win for 2026 after being beaten by Edithvale-Aspendale at Regents Park.

The Eagles came out meaning business in the first quarter, slotting 3.7 to just 1.1 for Pines, taking an 18-point lead into the first break.

Pines did better in the second, scoring three majors, but Edi-Asp did the same with the lead unchanged at the main break.

The home side put the visitors to the sword in the third, putting on seven goals while holding Pine goalless, to go into the final break with a 58-point lead.

Edi-Asp slowed their momentum in the final quarter, allowing Pines to win back some pride with a few majors, reducing the final margin to 42-points in favour of the Eagles.

Nathan Wright scored six goals for the Eagles, in a standout performance.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

DIVISION ONE MENS SENIORS

Saturday 9 May, 2pm: Devon Meadows v Dromana – Glover Reserve

Frankston YCW v Edithvale-Aspendale –John Coburn Oval

Mornington v Langwarrin – Mornington

Alexandra Park

Mt. Eliza v Rosebud – Emil Madsen Reserve

Pines v Sorrento – Eric Bell Reserve

DIVISION ONE MENS RESERVES

Saturday 9 May, 12pm:

Devon Meadows v Dromana – Glover Reserve

Frankston YCW v Edithvale-Aspendale –John Coburn Oval

Mornington v Langwarrin – Mornington

Alexandra Park

Mt. Eliza v Rosebud – Emil Madsen Reserve

Pines v Sorrento – Eric Bell Reserve

DIVISION TWO MENS SENIORS

Saturday 9 May, 2pm: Bonbeach v Hastings – Bonbeach Reserve Red Hill v Chelsea – Red Hill Recreation Reserve

Tyabb v Crib Point – Bunguyan Reserve Frankston Bombers v Pearcedale – Baxter Park

Somerville v Seaford – Somerville Football Club

Saturday 9 May, 2.30pm: Karingal v Rye – Karingal Football Club

DIVISION TWO MENS RESERVES

Saturday 9 May, 12pm: Bonbeach v Hastings – Bonbeach Reserve Red Hill v Chelsea – Red Hill Recreation Reserve

Tyabb v Crib Point – Bunguyan Reserve Frankston Bombers v Pearcedale – Baxter Park

Somerville v Seaford – Somerville Football Club

Saturday 9 May, 12.45pm: Karingal v Rye – Karingal Football Club

DIVISION ONE WOMENS SENIORS Friday 8 May, 7pm: Hastings/Balnarring v Warragul Industrials – Balnarring Reserve

Saturday 9 May, 8.45am: Karingal v Bonbeach – Karingal Football Club

Saturday 9 May, 12pm: Mornington v Frankston – Dallas Brooks Park

Saturday 9 May, 4.45pm: Tyabb v Pearcedale – Bunguyan Reserve

DIVISION ONE WOMENS RESERVES Friday 8 May, 7pm: Karingal v Bonbeach – Karingal Football Club

Saturday 9 May, 10am: Tyabb v Warragul Industrials – Bunguyan Reserve

Mornington v Frankston – Dallas Brooks Park

Chelsea undefeated in 2026 campaign

MPFNL

By Kennedy McCullough

MEN’S DIV TWO SEN

CHELSEA remains the only undefeated side in Division Two men’s Seniors after smashing winless Tyabb on Saturday.

The Seagulls performed a clinical deconstruction of the Yabbies, putting on 5.8 to 1.3 in the first quarter to go into the first break with a 29-point lead.

Tyabb only managed a single major in the second term, while Chelsea put on another six to go into the long break with a 59-point lead.

Tyabb put on another two majors in the third, but the Seagulls kept the thumbscrews on the visitors, slotting six more goals and going into the final break with an 83-point lead.

The final quarter was more of the same. Seven goals for Chelsea to a single major to Tyabb saw the game finish with the Seagulls holding a 123-point lead.

Sean Downie and Jack Wallace scored four goals each for Chelsea, while Zachary Haig scored four goals for Tyabb.

Rye had a good win over Bonbeach, who also remain winless for 2026.

The Demons got out of the blocks quickly in the first, getting 7.4 to 2.2 in the quarter to go into the first break with a 32-point lead.

The Sharks pushed back a little in the second, scoring three goals to two, to go into the big break with a 28-point deficit.

Rye increased the pressure in the third, managing to pull further away from Bonbeach and going into the final break with a 33-point lead.

Rye added another couple of majors in the final quarter, and Bonbeach found the big sticks three times, but the result was never in doubt, Rye running out winners by 26 points.

Captain Liam Hulett carried Bonbeach with seven goals. Edward Greene slotted seven for Rye.

Crib Point headed to Hastings for their clash against the Blues.

Both teams managed a couple of majors in the first quarter with the Magpies going into the first break with a three-point lead.

It was a similar story in the second with both teams putting on 3.3 to maintain Crib Point’s three-point lead at the long break.

The Magpies managed to keep Hastings goalless in the third to build their lead to 20 points at three-quarter time and held Hastings to

a single goal in the final quarter.

The final stats were 10.10 to 6.7, giving the Magpies a 27-point win.

The best players for Hastings were Wesley Rietveld, Aaron Vinson, Luke Hewitt, Jackson Muscillo, and Kevin Lylak, while the best for Cribby were Miles Shepherd, Jett Bauer, Kyle Hurlstone, Eli Tyrrell, and Jayden Macnab.

Frankston Bombers were at home against Karingal and had an easy win against the Bulls.

The Bombers started strongly and never looked back all day.

They went into the first break with a 16-point lead and then held Karingal goalless in the second to hold a 40-point lead at half time.

Frankston slammed on another seven majors in the third quarter to Karingal’s three, to extend their lead at the last break to 83-points.

The Bombers held Karingal to a single goal in the final quarter while putting on a few of their own to finish up 98-point winners. The final score was 19.22 to 6.2.

Oscar Lonie was the best goal scorer for Frankston with six, with Khan Haretukun not far behind on five goals.

Seaford were slow out of the blocks but managed to get the better of Red Hill.

Red Hill slotted three between the big sticks in

the first quarter, to Seaford’s two to take a slim three-point lead into the first break.

Seaford hit the gas in the second and piled on six goals to Red Hill’s two to take a 19-point lead into the main break.

The Tigers kept Red Hill goalless in the third while adding three more majors to pull away to a 36-point lead by three quarter time.

The final was much of the same with Seaford adding three to Red Hill’s two to make the final margin 42 points. The final figures were 14.10 to 7.10.

Chris Buttner and Joel Filippone scored four goals each for Seaford, and Oliver Pullar managed three for Red Hill.

Somerville had a solid win over Pearcedale, the final score of 21.14 to 13.9 handing the Eagles a 53-point win.

Finn Jakstas, Ben Dalgleish, Riley Bradshaw, Kaolan Thornton, and Huw Jones were the best for Pearcedale with Mitchell Davis their highest goal scorer with four.

For Somerville, Max Kleverkamp, Lachlan Williams, Lachlan Sharp, Bailey Bakker, and Travis Finn were the best and Lachlan Williams was their highest scorer with six goals.

Mornington shows no mercy against Tyabb outfit

MPFNL

By Kennedy McCullough WOMEN’S

DIV ONE SEN

MORNINGTON’S Division One Women’s Seniors bounced back from last week’s defeat at the hands of Warragul to put Tyabb to the sword this week.

It was brutal display from last year’s premiers, with Tyabb never hitting the scoreboard for the entire game.

Mornington led by 34 points at the first break and extended their score to 11.17 to 0.0 by the long break; a lead of 83 points.

Back into the third, the Bulldog women didn’t let up, slamming on another eight goals, and finishing off the Yabbies in the final quarter with another seven.

The final score was 26.26 to 0.0; a 182-point drubbing.

Mornington’s best were Isabella Phanivong, Kim Ebb, Ashley Jans, Briana Holland, and Tenae Browne. Their best goal kicker was vice-captain Tenae Browne with eight majors.

Another thrashing was handed out by Frankston against winless Bonbeach.

It was a familiar story, with Frankston going into the first break with a 31-point lead and Bonbeach unable to score.

Bonbeach managed a single point in the second as Frankston put on another two goals to extend their lead to 45-points by half time.

Frankston slammed on another five goals in the third, holding Bonbeach scoreless again, increasing their lead to 77-points by three-quarter time.

Bonbeach did manage a solitary goal in the final quarter, but it was little solace, as Frankston put another four through the big sticks, walking away with a 96-point win. The final score was 16.7 for Frankston to 1.1 for Bonbeach.

Vice-captain Ella Hilton topped the goal scoring list for Frankston with four, while Ruby GriffithHayes kick Bonbeach’s only goal.

Hastings/Balnarring had an easy win over Pearcedale. Hastings/Balnarring got out of the blocks quickly, putting on 6.3 to zero in the first quarter, establishing a 39-point lead at the first break.

Pearcedale managed to get onto the scoreboard in the second, but Hastings/Balnarring still

dominated, taking a 49-point lead into the main break.

Things didn’t improve for Pearcedale in the third, with Hastings/Balnarring’s lead stretching to 61-points by three-quarter time.

Pearcedale had a little joy in the final quarter, slotting three through the big sticks, but it was far too little to make a dent in the lead, with the game finishing with a 60-point win for Hastings/ Balnarring.

Best for Pearcedale were Kiala Cousins-Earle, Hailee Hazeldene, Samantha Ripari, Stella Mayer, and Kathryn Kenway, while Hastings/Balnarring’s best players were Amelia Hamod, Ava Masterson, Willow Argus, Gleeson Litchfield, and Emily Laidlaw.

It was a low-scoring affair at Karingal where the Bulls women took on Warragul Industrials.

The Dusties were quick out of the block kicking 1.3 in the first quarter and keeping Karingal scoreless.

Karingal got into their stride in the second, slotting 1.2 to just a single point for Warragul, narrowing the margin to just two points by the long break.

The Dusties managed four minor scores in the third, holding Karingal scoreless with both teams adding a single major in the final quarter. In the end Warragul ran out six point winners. The final score was 2.9 for Warragul to 2.3 for Karingal. Hayley Monk kicked both of Karingal’s goals, while Alisha Molesworth and Michaela Williams slotted one each for the Dusties.

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Refugees inspire local footy club members

By Raia Flinos

FORMER refugees and migrants

shared their personal stories at Red Hill Football and Netball Club’s recent President’s Lunch, held on 18 April as part of the club’s Cultural Heritage Round.

The event was organised in partnership with migrant and refugee settlement agency AMES Australia and offered club members the chance to hear firsthand accounts of displacement.

Among the speakers was Jalal Ahmadzai, who was forced to flee Afghanistan when the Talban seized control of Kabul in August 2021. He has since been rebuilding a new life in Australia and reflected on the decision to flee.

“It’s a decision not taken lightly or by choice by many, but one that reshapes their lives entirely,” Ahmadzai said.

“To come from a country on the other side of the world, receive incredible support from day one, and actually having a full anticipation as well as expectation of integrating in society and being treated as equal and uniform members of that society doesn’t just sound like a dream, it actually is.”

He said most of the people he came to Australia with are on track towards sustainable employment which means they can provide for their families as well as contributing to the Australian economy.

The club also heard from Nahid

Kazemi, who spent ten years in Malaysia as a stateless refugee after fleeing Iran.

She eventually gained a humanitarian visa which allowed her to come to Australia. Kazemi said it gave her a second chance at life and her daughter the opportunity for a bright future.

“My journey in Australia has taught me that community is not just about where you come from. It’s where you are accepted, respected, and truly belong,” Kazemi said.

“As a single mother raising my daughter, I feel stronger every day, and the support from the people around me has helped me grow and give back in meaningful ways.”

Red Hill Football and Netball Club president Graham Sherry said the speakers helped inform and inspire club members.

“At a time when there is a record number of conflicts around the world and with many countries closing their doors to people seeking safety, it was inspiring to hear how Australia’s humanitarian settlement program is making appositive difference in so many people’s lives,” Sherry said.

Ahmadzai thanked everyone present at the lunch and Australian government organisations such as AMES for their role in helping settle refugees and bringing “much-needed social cohesion in the light of everything that’s happening around the world today”.

Portsea lifesavers shine at ‘Aussies’

By Raia Flinos

PORTSEA Surf Life Saving Club

delivered a strong performance at the 2026 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, taking home two gold medals and a bronze.

Alice Miliani won gold in 35-39 Female 2km Run, while Bev Thomas took the top spot in the 50-54 Female 2km Run. Sally Gentle added to the count after taking home the bronze in the 45-49 Female 2km Run.

The competition was held at North Kirra and Tugun beaches on the Gold Coast from 10-18 April. Club president Matthew Mahon said the event once again proved why it is such a highlight every year.

“Aussies 2026 was as good as any Aussies that I can recall,” Mahon said.

“Big crowds on the beach, a lot of athletes and friends supporting one another, a great spirit and a really safely run and a well organised event.”

He said the conditions were challenging, particularly over the first five days, which tested all the competitor’s skills.

“It’s certainly absolutely fantastic to see them all doing their best, representing the club and the Mornington Peninsula,” Mahon said.

Mahon said the significance of the competition extends far beyond medals.

“We don’t measure success by gold medals,” he said.

“We think that success will come and medals will come when people are having fun in a supportive environment, being well coached, working hard, and developing their skills.”

Portsea has a long history at national titles, regularly sending teams since the late 1950s. This year, around 16 athletes represented the club in a

range of disciplines, from surf swimming to board paddling.

Mahon said competition plays a vital role in preparing lifesavers to be prepared.

“It’s about being rescue ready,” he said.

“Making sure that our members have got skills and fitness and providing opportunities for our members to develop and build those skills so that they can be even better lifesavers.”

Mahon said the club already has plans underway for next season and future competition opportunities and they are focused on encouraging participation at all levels.

“[Competitions] are just a great way for our members to engage with each other and our club and to build lasting connections and friendships and memories that keep them in life saving longer and keep them coming back year after year,” he said.

New cricket nets open at RJ Rowley Reserve

A NEW four-lane synthetic turf cricket training facility has been officially opened at Rye’s RJ Rowley Reserve, with one lane to remain available for public use.

The Hon. Tom McIntosh launched the facility on Monday 27 April. It was jointly funded by a $246,000 grant from the state government’s Local Sport Infrastructure Fund and a $164,000 contribution from Mornington Peninsula Shire.

Built to Cricket Australia standards, the nets feature retractable netting, allowing flexibility for uses beyond cricket training.

The cricket facility is part of a wider redevelopment of the reserve. The netball courts have recently been resurfaced, with a new skate park set to follow.

Acting mayor Paul Pingiaro said: “The cricket nets are just one of several exciting improvements underway at RJ Rowley Reserve. The netball courts have recently been resurfaced and a brand-new skate park is on track to be completed in mid-2026 – a fantastic addition for young people and skating enthusiasts in the area.”

Nepean Ward Councillor Andrea Allen said: “One of the four lanes is open to the public, making this a genuinely community-accessible facility. The nets comply with Cricket Australia’s standard – perfect for Rye Cricket Club, which has a growing membership base.”

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Simmons stars for Somerville

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

SOMERVILLE Eagles have Tom Simmons to thank for their 4-3 away win over East Bentleigh on Saturday.

He opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a moment of real quality latching onto a through ball and lobbing East Bentleigh keeper Adam Stone in style.

Two minutes into the second half Sebastian Davies levelled but in the 53rd minute Troy Dekker regained the lead directly from a corner. Simmons made it 3-1 four minutes later with a crisp left-foot strike from the edge of the area. He completed his hat-trick in the 66th minute from the penalty spot but the contest wasn’t over. Somerville had chances to put the result to bed but allowed Tao Soerono to make it 4-2 in the 73rd minute and right on full time Kristian Tzamouranis make it 4-3 but it was too little too late.

Still in State 5 and Seaford United fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 away to high-flying Monash Villareal on Saturday.

First half goals from George Paterakis and Peter Kartsaklis had the home side in control.

Seaford started the second half well and earned the reward it deserved when Conor Mcfall’s 73rd minute corner hit the back post and went in.

Time was running out but Seaford’s lifeline came in the 90th minute when Mcfall was brought down in the box and Zain Ahmad made no mistake.

Villareal’s Gervais Nkondogoro was sent off in time added for a reckless challenge.

In VPL1 Langwarrin had a much-needed 3-2 home win over Western United on Saturday. Langy went ahead in the 3rd minute when Alun Webb controlled a ball from Brad Blumenthal before smashing his shot past Western’s keeper. Webb doubled the lead in the 24th minute when finishing in style after Sayed Fatemi’s excellent pass.

When Brad Blumenthal bravely headed home from a Noah Holmes cross in the 40th minute the home side was in cruise control.

But the visitors stepped up a gear after the break with Anderson Back rifling a shot from outside the box past Langy keeper Branten Kindler in the 53rd minute.

In the 86th minute a defensive mix-up inside the box allowed Western substitute Alex Marmura to make it 3-2 and although the visitors threw everything at Langy in the final minutes the home side held on for a deserved three pointer.

In State 1 Mornington secured three vital points in its title push with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Beaumaris at Civic Reserve.

It was a physical and at times volatile contest that saw both sides reduced to 10 men.

Mornington was forced into an early substitution following an injury to Chris Droutsas after a high challenge from James Poole that earned a caution.

Rhys Craigie came off the bench and Mornington opened the scoring in the 41st minute when Craigie won possession high up the pitch and delivered a quality ball into the area for Kieran Dover who finished calmly.

Right on half-time Beaumaris capitalised on a long ball over the top with Jorge Akers finishing through the legs of Mornington keeper Kane Runge to make it 1-1.

The contest exploded in the 84th minute when a challenge from Mornington substitute Kosta Droutsas sparked a melee.

Beaumaris goalkeeper Fraser Maclaren rushed out of goal to confront Droutsas and went to ground holding his face.

The referee issued red cards to both Maclaren and Droutsas but more drama was to follow.

In the 92nd minute James Kelly finished confidently in a one-on-one following a well-worked move and four minutes later Kelly sealed the result with another controlled finish.

Mornington is unlikely to play next weekend as it had arranged to play at Rosebud’s Olympic Park but opponent Banyule City is understood to have rejected the alternative venue under a 50km rule.

Skye United drew 1-1 with Old Scotch in Saturday’s John Ramsden Memorial Day clash.

The home side was looking to end a run of three losses and got off to a perfect start when

Artim Bakis cut the ball back to central defender Hamish Millar who had pushed forward to finish well.

Skye held Old Scotch at bay until the 79th minute when Millar inadvertently turned a cross into his own net.

Brodie Varas was making his starting debut for Skye and won the John Ramsden Medal in the seniors.

Dale Atkins won the reserves John Ramsden Medal.

Skye head coach Phil McGuinness returns from overseas this week after missing the last few games.

In State 2 Peninsula Strikers lost 4-2 away to Casey Comets on Friday night.

Strikers dominated the opening exchanges and in the 5th minute Sonny Lindsay stunned all onlookers with a perfectly struck free-kick just inside his defensive half that sailed over the head of Comets keeper Lucas Tomaras signed last week from Waverley Wanderers.

Three minutes later it was 2-0 when Wayne Gordon and Matt Harrington combined to set up Joel Bowen and his first-time strike had Tomaras grasping at thin air.

The home side hit back in the 25th minute when Reece Cameron converted from the penalty spot and levelled in the 53rd minute when a freekick was whipped in and Stanley Nash’s glancing header hit the mark.

Disaster struck for Strikers in the 72nd minute when Wayne Gordon underhit a back pass to Jamie Walker and Cameron took full advantage to put the home side ahead.

The nail in Strikers’ coffin was a defensive blunder in the final minute which allowed substitute Gonzalo Ferreria Piccone to nip in ahead of Walker then chip the ball into goal as the keeper tried in vain to get back to his goalmouth.

In State 4 Rosebud twice came from behind away from home to down Greater Dandenong 5-2 on Saturday.

It was a tough challenge for the visitors with a cricket pitch running through the middle of WJ Turner Reserve and a fired-up opponent determined to get its first win of the season.

The home side scored twice in the first half but Rosebud midfielder Barney Johnson also hit the target and it was 2-1 at half-time.

The second half was a different affair with Rosebud scoring four goals and striking the woodwork four times.

Talisman Elliott Craig nabbed two poacher’s goals, Duncan Mcpherson scored with a powerful shot from the edge of the area and Connor Wharton beat Greater Dandenong keeper Syed Akbari from a tight angle.

Baxter had a 3-1 home win over Ashburton on Saturday and is fourth on the ladder two points behind third-placed Rosebud.

Jai Power won a penalty in the 10th minute and converted sending the keeper the wrong way. Ashburton levelled in the 52nd minute when Baxter failed to deal with a free-kick and Dou-

gal Konstantopoulos tucked the loose ball away from close range.

In the 60th minute Kyle Eichenberger was sent through and managed to get a foot to the ball when confronted by Ashburton keeper Josh Elford to make it 2-1.

The final goal came in the 66th minute when Tez Hashemi intercepted a poor pass and motored toward goal before unleashing an unstoppable strike that sent the ball rocketing into the top far corner.

Chelsea drew 1-1 away to second-placed Ringwood City on Saturday.

Both sides created chances in a tight contest.

Chelsea led in the 55th minute when a long kick downfield by keeper Carl Darling was misjudged by Ringwood defender Stephen Nittoli whose header sailed over his keeper and into the net.

The home team’s reply came in the 82nd minute.

Finn Kent hit the bar from close range and the ball rebounded to the edge of the box where substitute Jack Kimber drove it back in low and hard past Darling.

In State 6 Mount Eliza and Frankston Pines drew 1-1 at Emil Madsen Reserve on Saturday.

The home side made a whirlwind start and went ahead after 30 seconds.

Pines were sloppy in midfield and gave the ball away allowing Josh Luca to nip in at the back post for a tap in from a cross.

With time running out and Pines looking unlikely to hit back captain Jack Carter crossed a ball into the box that was spilled by Mount Eliza keeper Luke Armao and Kyan Taberner pounced with a neat finish.

Mentone lost 2-0 at home to Old Melburnians last weekend and still is chasing its first points of the season.

In State 7 Aspendale stayed in the promotion mix with a 4-1 home win over Endeavour Hills while Mount Martha celebrated its first win of the season with a 5-3 away success over Croydon Ranges.

Oscar Carter opened Aspendale’s account in the 4th minute when he cut in from the right and hit a left-foot shot into the top corner from the edge of the box.

Three minutes later Carter added a second firing home from close range.

Ryan Mravljak’s curling free-kick from outside the area in the 29th minute made it 3-0 and Kailan Smith made it 4-0 in the 60th minute with a long-range effort.

Emmanuel Otto scored a late consolation for the visitors.

Mount Martha struck first in an eight-goal thriller at Silcock Reserve last weekend.

In the 8th minute Jude Hardy finished off a slick passing sequence down the right wing but Croydon hit back two minutes later through Tha Dawt Bawi.

The Mariners regained control when Davey Jones converted a penalty in the 34th minute and

the visitors led 2-1 at the break.

The second half was a chaotic, end-to-end affair.

Croydon made it 2-2 in the 52nd minute after a long ball deceived Mariners’ keeper Derren Elliott.

Hardy won a one-on-one race with Croydon’s keeper to make it 3-2 in the 54th minute but two minutes later Croydon equalised again.

Hardy stepped up to bag his hat-trick in the 67th minute, thumping a first-time strike from 20 metres out and captain Tom Brewster eventually sealed the 5-3 result from the penalty spot, clinically picking out the bottom left corner with nine minutes remaining.

Meanwhile former VIS head of soccer and renowned developmental coach Ian Greener continues to publicise the proven link between repeated head impacts and the progressive, degenerative brain disease Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).

“Gordon McQueen’s coronial inquest verdict in the UK earlier this year has certainly helped to spread the word,” Greener said.

Greener was the keynote speaker at the PFA’s pre-match function prior to the Socceroos v Curaçao game at AAMI Park on 31 March. He presented the latest scientific findings relating to CTE to a room of former international players and was surprised that they knew about the myths surrounding the topic rather than scientifically proven facts.

Greener is at the forefront in Australia of delivering the knowledge on this topic acquired by HeadSAFE, an organisation aiming to make concussion assessment faster, more accurate and accessible anywhere care is delivered.

“HeadSAFE is not about banning heading but minimising the amount of heading practice conducted in training,” Greener said.

“All contact sports now have concussion protocols and some are introducing protocols for CTE but so far football is avoiding the issue and I want to change that.

“Nowhere in Australia’s Coach Education Program is the topic and/or brain health conversations discussed as more and more players are being diagnosed with this awful brain disease.

“I believe we need to look at some sort of support programs for players we know who are either now experiencing the effects of CTE or those on the cusp of doing so but are still unaware.”

NEXT WEEKEND’S GAMES

Saturday 9 May, 3pm

Langwarrin v Melbourne Knights, Lawton Park

Hampton East Brighton v Skye Utd, Dendy Park

Peninsula Strikers v Gippsland Utd, Centenary Park

Chelsea v Baxter, Edithvale Recreation Reserve

Seaford Utd v Mount Waverley, North Seaford Reserve

Somerville Eagles v Monash Villareal, Westernport Secondary College

Mentone v Old Ivanhoe, Mentone Grammar Playing Fields

Old St Kevins v Mount Eliza, Howard Dawson Reserve

Mount Martha v Noble Suns, Civic Reserve

Keysborough v Aspendale, Coomoora Reserve

Saturday 9 May, 6pm

Rosebud v Springvale City, Olympic Park

Frankston Pines v Knox Utd, Monterey Reserve