Geelong Indy - 24th April 2026

Help for our moggie mates

Project Meow Geelong is one of many welfare groups across the region struggling with ongoing pressures from uncontrolled cat breeding.

More than 40,000 cats and dogs were registered across Greater Geelong last year, according to data from the City of Greater Geelong, with many more unregistered, unowned or feral cats across the region.

Project Meow Geelong recommends that cats be desexed by four months old, with female cats able to have up to three litters a year.

Director Abby Richardson and founder Lisa Kearns are pictured with their latest round of kittens, who were all desexed this week.

The average number of kittens per litter is between four and six, with many cats struggling to find a home and care, leading to many animal welfare groups being overwhelmed with numbers.

See page 3 for the full story.

Helping kids be kids

By Jena Carr

Peggy Creasy knows how painful severe eczema is, but the only thing that gives her relief is medication that isn’t funded for kids under 12.

The six-year-old from Torquay has lived with the condition that causes her skin to become red, dry and itchy since she was six months old.

Mother Rachel Allan said Peggy had tried different creams and medications, but nothing worked until she was granted compassionate access to the medicine dupilumab (brand name Dupixent), something she must reapply every six months.

“We would constantly go to the GP for skin infections that impacted her sleep, as she would wake up with blood all over her sheets,” she said.

“We spent every second of our day trying to help her not have a flare-up and keep her comfortable while making sure she didn’t itch her skin so much that it bled.

“Her friends would also ask questions about why her skin is the way it is and why she looks the way she does, because, especially on her hands, her skin would peel off, and it was flaky.”

Peggy and her family have since joined Eczema Support Australia’s SOS (Save Our Skin) for Kids with Eczema campaign to ensure all kids have affordable access to the medicine they need.

“Our SOS distress call can’t fall on deaf ears, and access to this medicine must not be impeded by more red tape,” Eczema Support Australia founder Melanie Funk said.

Dupilumab is currently only available to Australians aged 12 and older through the

PharmaceuticalBenefitsScheme,reducing the cost from $1600 to $25 per month.

Ms Allan said the hardest thing for her to understand was why children under the age of 12 couldn’t access the medication that allowed Peggy to “be a kid again”.

“The medication means that I don’t have to stress, she doesn’t have to be in pain, and she can just live her life as any child should,” she said.

“She will be on it for the rest of her life, as it is a chronic condition, but it can be managed a lot easier with this medicine.”

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee will consider a new application to adddupilumabto thePBSforchildrenas young as six months to 11 months in July, following a previous application four years prior.

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing was contacted for comment.

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Police seize firearms

A number of firearms were seized by Victoriapoliceduringaweek-longtaskforce on organised crime.

Geelong detectives and VIPER Taskforce members seized eight firearms during the operation in which officers conducted 16 Firearm Prohibition Order (FPO) checks and executed one search warrant.

A 47-year-old man was arrested in Little River and charged with possessing a traffickable quantity of unregistered firearms, four counts of possessing a firearm when a firearm prohibition order applies, FPO subject possessing an imitation firearm, possessing ammunition without a licence and possessing methylamphetamine.

He was remanded to appear before Geelong Magistrates’ Court on 29 April.

During a search warrant in Whittington, VIPER officers located an imitation firearm, three cannabis plants, a taser, slingshot, OC

sprays and quantities of heroin.

A 56-year-old man was arrested and charged with possessing cartridge ammunition without a licence, cultivating a narcoticplant,possessingaprohibitedweapon without exemption and trafficking heroin.

He was bailed to appear before Geelong Magistrates’ Court on 12 June.

Geelong detectives also located two firearms during an FPO check in St Albans Park. A 32-year-old man was charged with a range of offences.

A 43-year-old man will also be charged after police established he had failed to update his address, as is legally required when subject to an FPO.

“These operations keep the heat on those prohibited from possessing a firearm due to their criminal history and criminal associations, with eight firearms successfully removed from the wrong hands,” De-

tective Acting Senior Sergeant from GeelongCrimeInvestigationUnitJaimeGillard said.

“OurmessagetothosewithFPOsisclear – you can be searched anytime by police.

“Wewillcontinuetoworkwithspecialist resources such as the VIPER Taskforce to target those who are known to use or carry illicit firearms.”

FPOs are issued to offenders who are known to be armed with or use illicit firearms.

They remain in effect for 10 years for adults and five years for children. The individual is prohibited from acquiring, possessing,carryingorusinganyfirearmrelated item such as ammunition.

Offenders face 10 years in prison for acquiring, possessing, carrying or using a firearm or firearm-related item.

A purr-fect program helps our feline friends

By Jena Carr

A new program will roll out next month to helpreducecatoverpopulationandimprove animalwelfareoutcomesacrosstheGeelong region.

Project Meow Geelong received $32,400 through the state government’s Animal Welfare Fund Grants Program to deliver its PreventingLittersandProtectingLives–Cat Desexing Initiative.

Founder Lisa Kearns said the program would expand the community’s access to desexing, microchipping, and vaccinations.

“Ifindthatwhenpeoplearehurting,they tend to gravitate towards animals for comfort, and kittens are just everywhere at the moment,” she said.

“It was a huge relief to receive the grant because we rely on community support and fundraising as we’re only a tiny team, so...I actually cried when we got the news that we got it.

“Last year we had over 100 kittens come throughhere,andwe’veprobablygoneover that already this year...and there’s not an organisation that is not struggling with capacity.”

Ms Kearns said Project Meow Geelong worked with Geelong Animal Rescue (GAR) to give cats and kittens the best chance in life, and that cats should be desexed by four months old.

“Thegrantwillhelplessentheburdenwe are to GAR, so that we can hand them a cat that is already vaccinated and ready to be desexed, if they haven’t been already,” she said.

The Animal Welfare Fund Grants Program provides grants to not-for-profit animal shelters, foster care organisations, and

Fischer Street enters final stage

The final stage of road upgrades along Torquay’s Fischer Street will begin next week to improve the area’s safety for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.

Works will start on Monday 27 April and will focus on the Centreside Drive and Fischer Street intersection.

Surf Coast Shire councillor Liz Pattison said the final stage of works would complete a “staged approach to improving safety along a key local corridor” .

“Families and commuters use this road regularly, and these upgrades will create a safer environment for everyone,” she said.

“These upgrades reflect Council’s commitment to building safe, active transport networks that better connect our communities.

“By improving pedestrian crossings andaddingdedicatedcyclinglanes,we’re making it easier and safer for people to walk and ride in their neighbourhood.”

The upgrade project will include installing raised pedestrian crossings on all four approaches to the Centreside Drive and Fischer Street roundabout.

Works will also include converting an existing speed hump on Merrijig Drive, near Mclean Street, into a raised pedestrian crossing, and building new cycling lanes on both sides of Fischer Street.

The Centreside Drive and Fischer Street intersection will be temporarily closed during the works, with residents continuing to have access to their homes and properties.

A bus detour route will also be in place for the duration of the works, with temporary‘NoStanding’signsinstalledalong the route.

Stops on Merrijig Drive near Yallock Circuit and Fischer Street near Shorebreak Street will temporarily be relocated to Scott Avenue near Centreside Drive and Fischer Street near Nautical Rise. Fischer Street was identified as a highrisk corridor for pedestrians and cyclists during the development of council’s 2022 Safer Cycling Strategy.

There had been 12 crashes that caused injuries along the street, including seven that involved cyclists, in the five years leading up to the strategy.

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The current project follows 2024 works to install raised priority crossings at the InshoreDriveintersection,wombatcrossings at Nautical Rise and Deep Creek, and sharedlanemarkingsforcyclistsandcars.

Health professionals needed

A mobile medical service providing care for people experiencing homelessness needs medical professionals to join the ranks of its volunteers.

Street Side Medics has called for local GPs, specialist and junior doctor, nurses and other healthcare professionals to help provide in-person consultations at its new Geelongclinic,whichwilllaunchon31May.

The clinic will operate at The Outpost community hub every Sunday from 7pm to 9pm,providingprimaryhealthcareservices such as check-ups, disease screening, immunisations, pathology, minor surgical procedures,referralsandadvice.

Local volunteers would commit to a

two-hourshiftonceamonth.

Street Side Medics chief executive Nic Brown said the Street Side Medics model wasentirelyvolunteer-driven.

“We need the support of local healthcare professionals and community members to deliver our clinics which run from the same location each week to not only increase our reach but more importantly, to build trust and continuity of care with our patients,” he said.

“Those potentially able to help are encouraged to please contact us via volunteer@streetsidemedics.com.au or visit streetsidemedics.com.autolearnabouthow theycansupportourmission.”

Founded by 2022 Young Australian of the Year Dr Daniel Nour, Street Side Medics launchedinmid-2020andoperatesmultiple clinicsacrossNewSouthWalesandVictoria.

“Our expansion into Geelong is part of a long-term strategy to support as many vulnerable Australians as possible to access primaryhealthcare,”MrBrownsaid.

According to recent data from local philanthropic foundation Give Where You Live, nearly 5000 people in Greater Geelong soughthomelessnesssupportin2023-24.

“People experiencing homelessness often face barriers when it comes to accessing healthcare,”MrBrownsaid.

“These include prohibitive costs, lack of

Local youths meet royalty for mental health

Four Greater Geelong youth advocates met Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex this week as part of mental health organisation batyr’s two-day workshop.

Geelong’s Taylor Morrison and Amber Lewis, Newtown’s Allegra Lloyd and St Leonards’ Mackenzie Sinclair were part of 16 young people who met the royals in Melbourne during the Regional & Rural Youth Voices workshop.

HarryandMeghan’svisitcoincidedwith the Shaping the Future of Mental Health event to address the challenges faced by rural and remote young people being left

behind by a crisis-driven mental health system.

Theyoungadvocatestookpartinaseries of activities designed to help them safely share their experiences, explore solutions for tackling the mental health crisis in regional and rural communities, and test ideas with their peers in an open and supportive environment.

batyr’s work in this space caught the attention of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who joined the young people on the second day of the workshop for round table discussion. The couple sat with youngpeople,listenedastheysharedtheir

personal accounts of living in regional and remote communities through visual storytelling, and the unique challenges and realities that shape their access to mental health support.

“We say mental ill-health doesn’t discriminate, but for young people in regional and rural Australia it does,” batyr chief executive Patrick Darcy said.

“Having The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attend the workshop helps bring our integral work into the spotlight and ensure young people’s voices are shaping the mental health system around them.”

awarenessaboutavailableservices,limited access to transport, as well as past negative experiences that have led to distrust.

“To help alleviate these barriers, Street Side Medics provides a bulk billing service with only a Medicare payment.

“However, for those without Medicare, or any other limitations preventing Medicarepayment,wehaveano-turn-away policy and will see all patients free of charge.”

Visit streetsidemedics.com.au or email volunteer@streetsidemedics.com.au to find out more about supporting Street Side Medics.

New research on loneliness is out

AworkinggroupconvenedbytheCity of Greater Geelong has released new research about the region’s loneliness epidemic.

Geelong’s Social Inclusion Action Group (SIAG) commissioned the Belonging in Geelong: A Social Inclusion Needs Analysis to identify the local realities of loneliness, the causes of isolation and the barriers to connection and belonging in our community.

The report, prepared by Australian not-for-profit Friends for Good, found that 25 per cent of all Geelong residents feel lonely, at or just higher thanthestateaverage.

However, rates of loneliness are much higher for young people (60%), people with disabilities (61%), people experiencing mental ill-health (77%) andsingleparents(57%).

Location was also a factor, with more people living in disadvantaged suburbs Corio, Norlane and North Shore (46%) or new growth areas like Armstrong Creek (42%) reporting loneliness.

With a stated goal of “a Geelong where everyone feels safe, welcome, and connected - where belonging is a part of everyday life”, the report outlined solutions and the actions needed.

Those actions included investing in long-term support programs, making information easy to find, listening to lived experience, creating welcoming spaces, celebrating difference and focusingonthosemostatrisk.

Councillor Rowan Story, chair of theCity’shealthportfolio,praisedthe GeelongSIAGforitswork.

Organisations and government representatives meet over homelessness

Local organisations and government representatives gathered last week to begin the conversation about addressing homelessness in the Geelong region.

With homelessness figures rising significantly over the past decade, the City of Greater Geelong hosted the homelessness roundtable at City Hall on Wednesday night last week.

Convened by the City’s Greater Geelong homelessness working group, the event focused on building relationships, understanding the current issues and exploring opportunities for advocacy and action. The roundtable included representatives from organisations including Barwon Health, genU, Give Where You Live

Foundation, Lazarus Community Centre, NeamiNational,TheOutpost,ThePowerin You Project, The Salvation Army, the state government, Victoria Police, Wathaurong AboriginalCooperativeandWintringham.

Councillor Emma Sinclair chairs the City’s social and affordable housing portfolio.

She said discussions at the roundtable helped identify opportunities for local government to work collaboratively with homelessness organisations.

“Supporting our neighbours experiencing or at risk of homelessness requires a community-wide effort,” Cr Sinclair said. “By bringing everyone to the table, we’re moving past isolated fixes toward a compassionate, coordinated

system that meets the diverse needs of our most vulnerable residents.”

Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj said the roundtable provided a vital opportunity to have all key leaders in the room to address homelessness in the region.

“TheCityofGreaterGeelongiscommitted to working in partnership with agencies that support those who are experiencing homelessness, sleeping rough, or at risk of homelessness,” he said.

“No single organisation can solve this alone. The pressures are complex, and the solutions require coordination, shared responsibility and sustained advocacy.

“That’swhyIamthrilledwehadsomany leaders, stakeholders and agencies present for these important conversations.”

Community reaps benefits

A local not-for-profit organisation has announced more than $55,000 in grants to local community groups.

Benefit Geelong announced the recipients of its first round of grants for 2026 this week, with eight organisations receiving funding for local projects.

Each year

Benefit Geelong provides grants of up to $10,000 to charitable or not-for-profit organisations based in the Geelong region to support projects that improve community welfare, the environment, health, education and culture.

The organisation is funded through its partnership with Bendigo Bank, which

gives the option for customers to choose Benefit Geelong as their linked charity at participating branches including Corio, Geelong West, Highton, Ocean Grove, Torquay and Waurn Ponds.

The Lazarus Community Centre will receive $10,000 to install a security camera system, providing safety and peace of mind to all who access its services.

Friends of Ocean Grove Nature Reserve Inc will also receive the maximum amount to help fund the fit-out of its building.

On the other end of the scale, the Hellenic Orthodox Community of Gee-

long will receive $2700 to provide first aid training sessions to the Greek and Serbian communities in Geelong, while Geelong West Community Garden Inc will get $1950 to host more community events including art and craft workshops, gardening activities, pizza evenings and musical events.

Since its inception in 2022, Benefit Geelong has delivered more than $520,000 in community grants.

Committee chair Chris Hickey said he was so thrilled to fund eight varied organisations’ projects.

“We are so happy to announce the eight local projects that will be funded

to support these organisations and the broader community,” he said.

“Most of these organisations are completely run by volunteers and make such an impact to different parts of our community including the elderly, those passionate about the environment, to young people and new mums,” he said.

“We feel privileged to be able to give them a funding boost to be able to continue the important work they do.

“A big thank you to Bendigo Bank customers who have linked their accounts, which enables Benefit Geelong to distribute these important funds to the community.”

Pedal power for ‘bubbly’ Willow after Bikes for Kids gift

By Jena Carr

A St Albans Park girl living with autism is better able to connect with her community through a free bicycle program.

Willow Hopwood, 6, received a bike through children’s charity Variety Victoria’s Bikes for Kids program, which aims to provide kids with freedom, independence and joy through practical support.

Mum Kylie Hopwood said Willow was diagnosed with level three non-verbal autism at almost two years old and found building friendships and relationships difficult.

“Willow is a bubbly little girl and, because her older sister is also autistic, we noticed at a young age that Willow was

demonstrating some signs and symptoms of autism,” she said.

“Having this bike gives her the independence to do something for herself without needing someone else there, and she loves it.”

Ms Hopwood said it was important to normalise kids living with disabilities as they are still children who want to experience things like any other kid.

“It can be hard, but it makes the milestones and everything that they achieve a lot more special, and it makes you celebrate and appreciate the little things a lot more,” she said.

“If you do get that diagnosis, that’s not what your child is, and you can’t define your child by that diagnosis, as it’s just

one thing that they live with, and it helps you support them more.”

Willow was one of two kids from the Greater Geelong area, and one out of 100 kids statewide, to receive a bike during the Variety program’s bicycle gifting event on 16 April.

Variety is a charity that supports children who are sick, experiencing disadvantages or living with a disability by removing cost barriers for families and providing everyday childhood experiences.

Willow received a bike through children’s charity Variety Victoria’s Bikes for Kids program. (Ivan Kemp) 548204_07

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Big benefits off the court

More women and girls are participating in football across the Geelong region, with new research identifying the sport’s social andmentalhealthbenefits.

RMITUniversityconductedresearchwith the North Geelong Warriors Football Club during last year’s season to explore what playingsoccermeansforgirlsaged11to17.

Associate Professor and research leader Bronwyn Coate said the findings identified a link between a sense of team belonging andpositivementalhealthoutcomes.

“That sense of belonging is incredibly powerful...and the implications extend well

beyondthepitch,”shesaid.

“In adolescence, having multiple social circlesisreallyprotectiveformentalhealth, and the girls talked about their teammates asa‘secondfamily’.

“We’re not just developing players, we’re supporting young people to navigate adolescence with confidence, connection andastrongersenseofwhotheyare.”

Participation in women’s and girls’ football increased by 16 per cent between 2023 and 2024 and by 14 per cent during 2025,accordingtoFootballAustralia.

North Geelong Warriors’ Girls and

Women’s Program advocate Stipe Kump saidthatclubsplayacriticalroleinthelives oftheclub’splayersbeyondsport.

“Beingpartofateamoutsideschooloffers adolescent girls extra friendships, support andencouragement,”hesaid.

“(This) can reduce anxiety, build confidence and provide a positive outlet fromacademicandsocialpressures.”

The research received funding through VicHealth’s Growing Healthy Communities program, with the project capturing the voices of players, parents and club officials to help understand the role of grassroots

Century celebration time at St Leonards Hall

By Jena Carr

St Leonards Memorial Hall will celebrate 100 years with a free Pop-up Museum this weekend.

Memorabilia, historic photos and local stories will be featured at the hall, alongside live jazz music and morning tea, during the 100-Year Centenary.

Centenary Celebrations convenor Marie Reed said 100 years was a “huge achievement”andthatthecommunitywas “very proud” of the hall.

“I’m looking forward to seeing people’s reactions to the pop-up museum and to

getting them talking about the hall,” she said.

“The hall has been used and celebrated for 100 years by the local community, and most people in St Leonard’s have very fond memories of the memorial hall.

“We’re always looking for volunteers to come and help us, and we have regular meetings to make sure that we’re heading in the right direction for the welfare of the hall.”

St Leonards Memorial Hall opened in 1926 after community members built it to honour the 37 men from St Leonards and the surrounding areas who enlisted in the

Great War.

The100-YearCentenaryPop-upMuseum will open at 11am on Saturday 25 April, following the Anzac Day service at St Leonards Memorial Hall at 9am, and from 10am on Sunday 26 April.

St Leonards Progress Association will continue to host a range of activities, including another Pop-up Museum and a Supper Dance, throughout the year to celebrate the hall’s milestone.

The 100 year celebrations are being supported by grants from the City of Greater Geelong and Department of Veterans Affairs.

Pedestrian and sewer upgrades for safety and nature

Upgrades on a key sewer and pedestrian crossing along the Barwon River will begin next month to protect the environment and communitysafety.

Works on the 192-metre-long Macintyre Bridge sewer aqueduct and pedestrian crossing between Newtown and Belmont will aim to support the long-term reliability ofGeelong’ssewernetwork.

Barwon Asset Solutions general manager Anna Murray said the upgrade would include relining the pipe and upgrading safetypanellingontheconcretewalkway.

“Theseworksarebeingcarriedoutsothis

critical infrastructure continues to operate safelyandreliablyinthecomingyears,”she said.

“Renewing the sewer main will help safeguardtheBarwonRiverandstrengthen the overall reliability of the sewer network, while upgrades to the bridge will improve safetyforwalkers,joggersandcyclists.”

Macintyre Bridge will be closed to the public for the duration of the works, which are expected to be completed in late September, with detour advisory signage installedtoassistvisitorstothearea.

Sectionsoftheriverwillalsoberestricted

sportinadolescentwellbeing.

Geelong’s Sophie Hooper said playing soccer was a key part of her life and that it meanteverythingtoher.

“When I was younger, it was just fun, but now it’s about developing as a player on the pitch and a person off it, and my soccer familyisalwaysgrowing,”shesaid.

Thenewresearchfoundthatthequalityof thesportingenvironmentandrelationships had the greatest impact on players, with community sport playing an increasingly important role in helping young people navigatechallengesofadolescence.

to recreational users at different times depending on where construction occurs, andregattalanenumberswillremaininuse tosupportrowers.

The sewer main that crosses the Barwon River is one of two major trunk sewers that run through Geelong and is a critical link in Barwon Water’s network that transfers flows to the Black Rock treatment plant in Connewarre.

Macintyre Bridge opened in 1968 and is notable for being one of the first in the countrytohavecomputerengineeringused inthedesignprocess.

Community residents have the chancetosharetheirperspectivesand concerns with Geelong councillors in OceanGrovethisMay.

The City of Greater Geelong will be hosting its next Neighbourhood Conversations event at Ocean Grove Neighbourhood House on Tuesday 5 May from 11am to 1pm, giving the community the opportunity to speak to councillors and members of the municipalcustomerserviceteam.

The City’s bi-monthly Neighbourhood Conversations eventsallowthepublictoengagewith councillorsandCitystaffaboutissues in their area and provide feedback on projects open for community consultation.

Connewarre Ward councillor Elise Wilkinson, who will be there to hear from her constituents, encouraged residentstocomealong.

“We need to hear directly from the people who live and work here — their ideas, their challenges and their aspirations,”shesaid.

“When everyone has a voice, we can deliver outcomes that truly strengthenourregion.”

Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj said the Neighbourhood Conversations program is about listening and learning.

“We need these opportunities for in-person conversations to chat about the things that matter to our community,”hesaid.

“Greater Geelong is growing and ourcommunityhaveinnovativeideas for how we can make our region an evenbetterplacetoliveandwork.”

The previous three Neighbourhood Conversations events have been held in Geelong West, Whittington and Grovedale.

Visit yoursay.geelongaustralia.com. au/neighbourhood-conversations for updatesonfutureeventsandlocations of the council’s Neighbourhood Conversationsprogram.

TASTES OF GREATER GEELONG FESTIVAL BUILDS LOYAL CUSTOMERS

A local café owner is seeing the lasting benefits of participating in the Tastes of Greater Geelong festival, with new visitors turning into loyal regulars.

Shagoofa Chatrath, owner of central Geelong café 17by4, has been part of the festival for the past two years.

Shagoofa said the event had helped introduce her business to new customers, many of whom have continued to return.

“It’s good exposure and it puts you on the map to people who may not know what you have to offer,” she said.

The festival has also helped her connect with other local business owners.

There’s still time to register your interest in hosting an event this year, with Expressions of Interest closing at 5.00pm on Sunday 26 April.

If you’ve got a curated menu, unique dining experience or hands-on masterclass to share, visit geelong.link/TastesEOI to register your interest.

Ever feel lonely?

Help shape the way young people belong in Greater Geelong.

Expressions of interest to join a series of five workshops have been extended until the end of April.

Connect with like-minded people, make a difference and be remunerated for your time.

Register your interest now: geelong.link/ YouthConnection

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COUNCIL MEETING

Held at Council Conference and Reception Centre, City Hall, 57 Little Malop Street, Geelong.

Tuesday 28 April at 6.00pm (doors open 5.45pm).

Reports for consideration include:

•Draft Open Space Strategy

•Gully Road, Ceres - Finalisation of Special Rate and Charge Scheme SRC 368

•Proposed road discontinuance and transfer of land - Part Purrumbete Avenue, Manifold Heights

For the agenda and to live stream the meeting visit geelong.link/CouncilMeetings

Questions and submissions must be provided in writing by 12.00pm on Monday 27 April via the link above.

TRAFFIC CHANGES

Tomorrow, Saturday 25 April, marks 111 years since the landing of Anzac troops at Gallipoli. The City honours those who served, and those who continue to serve, and commemorates their legacy. Lest we forget.

Community members are encouraged to attend local Anzac Day services across the region.

Traffic and transport changes will be in place to safely conduct marches. Visit geelong.link/ ANZAC for service details and updated traffic conditions.

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Got a business idea or ready to grow?

Our free Business Support Drop-in sessions offer support to help you navigate permits, access programs and find new opportunities. The next session runs from 10.00am to 3.00pm on Thursday 30 April at Boronggook Drysdale Library.

Book a 25-minute session or drop in: geelong.link/BusinessDropIns

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Circular Economy Business Workshop

Reduce your business costs and waste through a free Circular Economy workshop series delivered by Federation University Australia. Held at Wurriki Nyal Civic Precinct, sessions run Friday 8 May and Wednesday 10 June.

Tickets are free for businesses from the City of Greater Geelong region.

Places are limited. Register now: geelong.link/CircularEconomyWorkshop

StitchandYarnwithKaitJames Interwoven:FibreArtandFashion

Saturday 9 May, 11.30am–1.00pm

$60 per person, $45 Museum members, First Nations free.

Join Wadawurrung artist Kait James for a relaxed stitching session, exploring textiles, storytelling and practice insights while developing your own project in a creative, supportive environment.

Book now: geelong.link/StitchAndYarn

Open until 12 July

Presented with the Australian Tapestry Workshop, Interwoven: Fibre Art and Fashion celebrates artists in residence working across fashion, textiles, jewellery, photography and fibre art, exploring creativity through diverse materials.

Find out more: geelong.link/NWMInterwoven

Charlie discovers his voice

In August this year Torquay’s Charlie Sandich will travel to Canberra to represent Corangamite at National Youth Parliament 2026. He spoke to Matt Hewson about his passion for making a positive impact in the lives of those who need it most.

Geelong Lutheran College house captain Charlie Sandich is not yet 18 years old, but he already has a clearvisionofwhathewantstodowithhis life.

“IwanttobeaVictorianLegalAid(VLA), to help people who need it the most,” he said.

“Dad always brought me up to be like, don’t focus on money. I want to get into a good school so I can be a VLA…I feel like wealth comes from what I can give, not from what I can earn.”

Charlie comes from a family with a rich multicultural heritage. Born in Carlton, his paternal grandparents immigrated from Bosnia and Greece in the early 1960s, while his mother’s parents came to Australia from the Benevento region of Italy around the same time.

“They were all poor farm people and they all fled here for a better life, and they managed to support us quite well,” he said.

“I’vegrownupwithareallymulticultural atmosphere around me. We do sugo and wine days, Mum speaks Italian around the house - I can’t speak it back, but I understand it - and the same with Dad.

I gained this incredible insight when I realised that, no matter what party you back, someone’s always left out - Charlie Sandich

“My dad’s family’s Greek Orthodox and I’m Serbian Orthodox; we participate in a lot of the traditions that were brought from Bosnia - Slava and Name Days - so I feel very connected with my heritage and I’m very proud of it.”

Charlie spent his early education days at Preston Primary School, surrounded by kids from a wide range of different backgrounds.

“Most of my friends were Islanders, or from Lebanon and the Middle East, and a few Greek friends as well,” he said.

“Even though they were second generation Australians like me, they were all still very tied in with their culture. It was a very nice upbringing.”

Following his parents’ divorce while he was in year seven, Charlie moved with his mothertoJanJuctostaywithfamilybefore they found their own place in Torquay..

“It was a tough time, but I feel like there are people who have gone through way worse,” he said.

“I was so lucky to be supported, to have thatsupportfromfamily.Butitwasabitofa shock…back in Melbourne you’d only find a handful of Aussies (at school), but here you find just a handful of multicultural kids, so it’s a complete flip here.”

For some years Charlie was a self-described introvert at his new school, but three experiences have had a great impact on him and his confidence.

The first of those was participating in workexperiencewithMelbournebarrister Elizabeth McKinnon, who specialises in criminal law.

“She took me in and really brought out a passion in me for the law; she told me how great it was to change people’s lives so directly,” he said.

“I really liked working there because she sent me around the Supreme Court, and because she works there so often I got to see things that people don’t usually see. “I got to meet with judges, go up to the prison and all that. It was such an

enlightening experience.

“And she was happy to find someone with passion and to bring that out in me, so that really pointed me toward wanting to do something in the legal field.”

The second thing that brought Charlie outofhisshellwasactinginschooltheatre productions.

“I’ve got a big passion for theatre and film, so I’ve been in two school plays since I’ve been here,” he said.

“ThefirstwasMatilda,IplayedaRussian mafia boss. And then the most recent one was Mary Poppins and I played a banker, Von Hussler.

“It’s so incredible. Being theatrical is a very big passion. You’re all part of the same journey, trying to produce that same outcome, and you really get close with the people around you that you’re working with.”

The third experience that Charlie has found so impactful was working with federal member for Corangamite Libby Coker’s office during her campaign last year.

“I did door knocking, market stalls, letter boxing, attended events, all that, so I did pretty much everything I could as a volunteer to help out with that campaign,” he said.

“I was really interested in history, and politics goes hand in hand with that, and I wanted to help people.

“I looked at the candidates and campaigns, and Libby’s campaign resonated with me a lot. So I hopped on board to help out, and I really got the whole package and got close with people in her office.

“It really impassioned me, seeing the way democracy works right before your eyes. And I probably spoke with more people during that campaign than I ever did in my whole life to that point.

“And I gained this incredible insight when I realised that, no matter what party you back, someone’s always left out. So that’s why I feel it’s really important to look into what party you vote for, how it will affect you and the things you value.”

The campaign experience led to Charlie

applying for a number of politics-related opportunities. One of those was National Youth Parliament, and Charlie was thrilled to find out he was one of the 149 young people selected from a pool of 2200 applicants.

InAugust,CharliewilltraveltoCanberra to participate at Parliament House and the Museum of Australian Democracy (the Old Parliament House) to engage in parliamentary debates, workshops with political leaders and real-world policy discussions.

“I’m representing the Corangamite federal electorate,” he said.

“I was beyond grateful when I found out that I was picked. It put me over the moon because my whole thing is, I just want to help people, and through politics you’re able to help people on a much larger scale than you ever could as a lawyer.

“Havingthathonourtobesomeonewho can really help people, especially those who really need help, it’s my dream. If there’s something I want to live for, I want to live for that.”

‘No’ to purple bins

By Cr Stretch Kontelj OAM

Every day brings more bad news on rising householdbillsinaseeminglynever-ending budget-bustingspiral.

So, you would think that common sense would dictate that if there were a proposed household bill that could be stopped - or at leastpostponed–agovernmentwouldjump attheopportunitytoprovidesomerelief.

Thinkagain.

The Victorian government is pushing ahead with plans first announced in 2022 requiringcouncilstorolloutacostlyfourth purple bin for glass recycling. This will see cash-strapped households pay an average of $27 more annually to cover ongoing collectionandprocessingcosts.

The City of Greater Geelong has joined with 34 councils from across the state to launchtheLet’sBeClearonGlasscampaign totrytoforcethegovernmenttobackdown andpausetherollout.

There is a better, cheaper and more effectivewaytorecycleglasswithoutadding new bins, more trucks and new costs for households.

Many readers will have used the Container Deposit Scheme which allows people to return eligible empty drink cans, bottles and cartons to refund points in exchangeformoney.

In Victoria, each eligible container receives a 10 cent refund. The scheme launched in November 2023 and is already processing around 10 million containers a weekfromover600locations.

Expanding the scheme to include wine and spirit bottles is a proven alternative to introducingafourthbinbecauseitisalready happeninginWesternAustralia,NewSouth Wales,SouthAustraliaandQueensland.

Instead of building on what’s already working, the Victorian government is forcing councils to roll out a brand-new bin for glass, a separate truck, a separate collection, and a separate processing stream,alltobefundedbyratepayers.

Councils-commissioned modelling found a $150 million statewide setup cost for the new glass bin network. Our findings indicate that the cost of implementation for Geelong alone is estimated to be $8.6 million – that’s before a single bottle is collected, with ongoing annual operating costofabout$5.4million.

Like households, councils are already

managing rising operational expenses thanks to surging fuel prices. So, it makes no sense to be adding extra trucks for glass collection, because these costs would have to be passed on to the community through higherwasteandrecyclingservicecharges.

The Victorian government’s aim is to increase glass recycling rates and reduce contamination in the yellow recycling bin collection.

However, even with a dedicated glass bin, mechanical processing is still required to remove contamination, meaning the quality and cost savings councils hoped for maynotmaterialise.

Additionally, if the government believes that the fourth bin is good for the environment, how do they balance that with the fact that adding another kerbside collection service would increase fuel usage, truck movements and congestion, particularlyinnarrowsuburbanstreets?

And I haven’t even covered the extra burdenonhouseholdstosorttheirrecycling andthespaceneededtostoreanotherbin.

Councils that have already implemented the additional glass bins have reported a low uptake of participation, with most households failing to put the purple bin kerbsideforcollection.

Councils aren’t opposed to glass recycling.They’reopposedtobeinghanded an expensive, inflexible mandate without a proper business case or community consultation.

Community members can support the campaign by completing a community surveyatgeelong.link/LetsBeClear We urge the state government to listen to theircommunityanddothecommonsense thing.

ANZAC DAY • Lest

Honouring our Diggers

Anzac Day, Saturday 25 April

Anglesea

Dawn service: 6.15am, War Memorial, Cameron Park, Anglesea

March: 9.45am, Memorial Hall, McMillan Street, Anglesea

Commemorativeservice: 10am, Anglesea RSLSub-Branch,30MurrayStreet,Anglesea

Barwon Heads

March and commemorative service: 8.45am, Barwon Heads Community Hall, 77 Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads

Drysdale

March: 10.40am, corner Eversley and Princess Streets, Drysdale

Commemorativeservice: 11am, Drysdale Cenotaph, High Street, Drysdale

Refreshments: Barbecue for a gold coin donation at Drysdale RSL Sub-Branch, 13 Princess Street, Drysdale

Geelong

Pre-dawnservice: 4.15am, Geelong Peace Memorial, Johnstone Park, Geelong Dawnservice: 6am,EasternBeachReserve, Geelong Dawnservice: 6.15am, Boer War Memorial, corner Latrobe Terrace and Kilgour Street, Geelong

Wreath laying service: 9am, Geelong RSL Sub-Branch, 50 Barwon Heads Road, Belmont

March and commemorative service: 10.30am, Geelong Peace Memorial,

Johnstone Park

Inverleigh Commemorative service: 9am, War Memorial, corner Hamilton Highway & Railway Street, Inverleigh Commemorativeservice: 2pm, Inverleigh Football Netball Club, Railway Street, Inverleigh

Lara March: 6am, McClelland Avenue, Lara

Dawn service: 6.10am, Lara RSL

Sub-Branch, McClelland Avenue, Lara

Barbecue and two-up: noon, Lara RSL

Sub-Branch, McClelland Avenue, Lara

Leopold

Commemorative service: 8am, Leopold

War Memorial, corner Melaluka Road, Stringers Lane

Norlane

Dawn service: 6am, St Thomas Aquinas

Church, 51 Plume Street, Norlane

March: 9.20am, corner Melbourne and Sparks Roads, Norlane

Commemorative service: 10am, Norlane RSL Sub-Branch, 29-31 Rose Avenue, Norlane

Ocean Grove

Dawn service: 6am, Ocean Grove Park cenotaph, The Avenue, Ocean Grove Gunfirebreakfast: 7am(providedbyRotary after the dawn service), Ocean Grove Park cenotaph, Ocean Grove

March and commemorative service: 9.45am,OceanGroveParkcenotaph,Ocean Grove

Point Lonsdale

March: 8.40am, Kirk Road shops, Point

Lonsdale

Commemorative service: 9am, Point Lonsdale Cenotaph, Glaneuse Road, Point Lonsdale

Portarlington

Dawn service: 6.30am, the cenotaph, Newcombe Street

March & commemorative service: 10.45am, Portarlington and St Leonards RSL Sub-Branch, 8 Harding Street, Portarlington, march to the cenotaph

Queenscliff

Dawnservice: 5.45am,OceanViewcarpark, south end of Hesse Street

March: 10.30am, Queenscliff Post Office, 47 Hesse Street, Queenscliff

Commemorative service: 11am, Fort Queenscliff

St Leonards

Commemorativeservice: 9am,StLeonards Memorial Hall, 1342 Murradoc Road, St Leonards

Torquay

Dawnservice: 5.55am, Anzac Parade, Point Danger. Gunfire breakfast after service.

Reunion: 8.30am, Bells Beach Brewing, 2/22 Baines Crescent, Torquay

Winchelsea

Commemorative service: 10.30am, Memorial Grandstand, 70 Hopkins Street, Winchelsea

We will remember them

EachyearonAnzacDaywepausetohonour the courage, endurance, and sacrifice of those who have served our country in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping missions.

We remember the Gallipoli landing of 25 April 1915, where more than 8000 Australians fell, many of them young volunteers from country Victoria, who had enlistedwithinweeksofwarbeingdeclared.

Their resilience under fire forged a legacy of service and mateship that we still hope defines us as a nation, more than a century on.

Once again, we reflect that freedom isn’t free, and that too often we take for granted the safe, stable and prosperous society our armed forces so bravely and selflessly make possible.

Here in the Geelong area, the Peace MemorialinJohnstoneParkisourreminder. It was erected precisely so we should not forget, and its walls carry the names of 3500 localmenandwomenwhoenlisted,withan

asteriskbesidethenameofeachsoldierwho did not come home.

When the community raised the funds to build the memorial in the 1920s, they also set money aside to provide homes for the widows of the fallen - a reminder that the Anzac spirit has always meant looking after thoseleftbehindaswellashonouringthose who served.

This Anzac Day, I will be attending dawn and morning services at Bannockburn, Teesdale, Shelford and Inverleigh. I hope you too may be able to take part this year, wherever you are.

Those who do will know it is not a duty or an obligation, but a privilege. We should all take the chance to step back from our busy lives and reflect, with gratitude, on the sacrifice others have made for our enduring benefit.

Lest We Forget.

25thAPRIL

ANZACDAY

Funds for Celtic fest

Australia’s biggest Celtic festival will get significant government funding to help offset the rising event costs experienced industry-wide.

The National Celtic Folk Festival, held every June in Portarlington, will receive $33,500 as part of the Victorian government’s Regional Multicultural Festivals and Events Fund.

Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant congratulated the festival after the announcement last week.

“I’m proud to support events like the National Celtic Folk Festival, which bring people to the Bellarine Peninsula and shine a light on our local venues and businesses,” she said.

“It’s a great chance for locals and visitors to come together, share in the culture, and connect as a community.”

Festival director Una McAlinden thanked the government for the funding grant.

“We’re incredibly grateful for this support, which allows National Celtic Folk Festival to continue offering and delivering an inclusive, community-driven celebration of arts and culture,” she said.

More than 75 organisations will share in $620,000 of funding to host events between April and June 2026 through the Multicultural Festivals and Events program and the Regional Multicultural Festivals and Events Fund.

The programs offer grants of between $5000 and $50,000 to ensure equitable access for groups that may otherwise face barriers to delivering events.

Minister for multicultural and multifaith Victoria Ingrid Stitt said the state’s diversity was “one of our greatest strengths” and that the grants would “help people of all backgrounds celebrate and share their culture”.

“We’re making sure rising event costs are not a barrier to hosting Victoria’s ex-

traordinary multicultural events calendar,” she said. Visit vic.gov.au/multicultural-festi-

vals-and-events-program for more information and to apply for the next round of grants.

Lara man fined and convicted for site waste

A Lara man has been convicted and fined for failing to clean up piles of industrial waste, including some that had been set on fire.

Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria issued the man a $3000 fine after he failed to remove stockpiles of industrial waste from his Lara property and provide a verified report of the disposal.

The charge came after a member of the public reported smoke and fire on the property in August 2023, which alerted

the EPA to the industrial waste.

EPA officers, firefighters and the council fire prevention officer observed piles of construction and demolition of waste at the premises, including the burnt remains of other fires.

There were two main stockpiles, including one that measured about 23 metres long, 10 metres wide and two metres high, with smaller stockpiles also present and containing chipped timber waste contaminated with plastics.

The offender was issued with an En-

vironmental Action Notice in September 2023 to properly dispose of the waste within five months.

He was also required by the courts to dispose of the waste at a place that was authorised to receive waste of that kind but later checks by authorities confirmed that the industrial waste was still there.

Members of the public can report pollution by calling EPA’s 24-hour hotline on 1300 372 842 or visiting epa.vic.gov.au/ report-pollution/reporting-pollution to provide details online.

Blurring lines in Free Jazz

By Jena Carr

A Surf Coast musician and artist will blur the lines between art and music during a new exhibition in Geelong.

Jeff Raglus launched his Free Jazz exhibition at the Boom Gallery on 23 April, featuring artworks often portraying an outsider or folk-art feel.

Mr Raglus said he was not particularly concerned with genres in art or music and that he liked to enjoy different styles in the creative space.

“I’ve been painting for this show for about two years, so it’s a pretty big show... and I just hope everyone who sees the exhibition likes it,” he said.

“My career began with music before I slowly started making more out of art than music, but they’re still both happening together simultaneously.

“Some of the song titles are the same as my painting titles, so the two things really link together...and to make a living out of doing what you love doing is a pretty rare privilege.”

Mr Raglus said the exhibition featured artworks that portrayed wooden heads, theoretical landscapes, low-brow UFO encounters and jazz abstracts, with something for everyone.

As a multi-instrumental musician and singer/songwriter, Mr Raglus has toured the country and overseas with various musical ensembles.

The free exhibition will run until 16 May, with a special meet and greet event and musical performance with Mr Raglus at the exhibition from 1pm on 2 May.

Visit jeffraglus.com for more information about Mr Raglus’ new exhibition and prior works.

The Guide

INSTANT ITALIAN

SBS Food, Friday, 7.30pm

It’s the end of the week, the fridge is empty and the dinner situation is looking dire, but before you reach for the takeaway menu or delivery apps, take a leaf out of chef Anna Gass’s book and try her low-stress, streamlined style. A former Martha Stewart staffer who trained at New York’s French Culinary Institute, Gass (pictured) is well placed to share shortcuts for stylish, traditional Italian cuisine – without waiting hours for a sauce to simmer. In Friday’s premiere, she focuses on the power of store-bought pizza dough, demonstrating how it can be a canvas for quick and easy comfort food – making a deceptively simple fried pizza montanare and a cheesy pull-apart that will impress even the pickiest of eaters.

Friday, April 24

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PICK OF THE WEEK

BAD COMPANY

ABC TV, Sunday, 8.15pm

Pitting the unbridled chaos of Anne Edmonds against Kitty Flanagan’s delightfully deadpan wit, this new character-driven sitcom – set in an avant-garde inner-city theatre company – is a match made in comedy heaven. The hilarious headliners are respectively cast as artistic director Margie and corporate cost-cutter Julia, who find themselves at odds when the latter is tasked with saving the failing Argyle Theatre. While Margie believes staging her most experimental show yet is the key to success, Julia sets her sights on downsizing to get the Argyle’s finances back in the black. Created by Edmonds and directed by Fisk’s Tom Peterson, this playful satire puts the “fun” in dysfunctional.

THE EARTHSHOT REPORT

SBS Viceland, Saturday, 6.25pm

Created by Prince William to combat climate change and protect the environment by championing new ideas and eco-friendly solutions, The Earthshot Prize has been

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awarded to innovative and ambitious projects from around the world each year since 2021. This documentary, presented by Ted Lasso favourite Hannah Waddingham, spends time with past winners and finalists to understand how they are scaling

up and changing the world. From a solar farm in Colorado to a London firm working on seaweed-based plastic alternatives and an Ecuadorian community enshrining indigenous knowledge in law, it’s an incredible showcase of inspiration and optimism in action.

THE HUNDRED WITH ANDY LEE

Nine, Tuesday, 7.30pm

You can never really know what someone else is thinking, but thanks to the wall of Aussies connecting via Zoom to this number-crunching panel show, we can get pretty close to learning what makes the nation tick. Host Andy Lee returns for this ninth season, joined by regulars Sophie Monk and Mike Goldstein. Welsh funnyman Lloyd Langford rounds out the group as they set their sights on romance and dating issues, from open-mouth chewing to big spenders on first dates and whether it’s OK to break up with someone before Christmas. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (pictured left with Lee) also stops by to see how many of The Hundred recognise him – it might be the most surprising poll of the PM’s career.

SEVEN (6, 7)

NINE (8, 9) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Blue Murder Motel. (PGl, R) 11.45 Like A Version. (R) 12.00 News. 12.55 The Piano. (Final, PG, R) 1.50 Can You Keep A Secret? (Final, Ml, R) 2.20 The Assembly. (PG, R) 3.00 Grand Designs Aust. (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 10.50 Scottish Vets Down Under. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Rhoda Roberts AO: A Lasting Legacy. (R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Sri Lanka With Alexander Armstrong. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Patience. (PGv) 9.20 Tonight At The Museum. (Final, PGs, R) 9.50 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Final, PGls, R) 10.20 ABC Late News.

10.35 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PGl, R) 11.15 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R) 12.05 Love Me. (Mdls, R) 12.50 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 The Many Days Of Anzac. (PG, R) 4.10 Last Post: Winds Of Change. 4.20 Anzac Dawn Service From Sydney. 5.30 Anzac Dawn Service From Canberra.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG) 8.30 A New ANZAC. (PGal) 9.30 Orient Express: A Golden Era Of Travel. (PG, R) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 The King. (Madls) 11.50 Babylon Berlin. (Manv, R) 1.45 Nordland 99. (Mals, R) 2.50 Mastermind Australia. (R) 3.50 The Zelensky Story. (PGa, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.35 Children’s Programs. 11.45 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 1.30pm PJ Masks. 1.50 Kangaroo Beach. 2.30 Daniel Tiger’s. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.40 Thomas And Friends. 4.15 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.40 Ariel. 5.20 Stan & Gran. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 ScoobyDoo And Guess Who? 8.30 My Adventures With Superman. 8.55 BattleBots. 9.40 Gladiators UK. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown To Murder. (2019, PGav, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 7. Richmond v Melbourne. From the MCG. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.15 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing. 11.45 To Be Advised. 1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Hosted by Greg Grainger.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

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Sex Before The Internet. 12.30am United Gangs Of America. 2.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6am Morning Programs. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Our Town. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Business Builders. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Seven News Special: Lest We Forget Service. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes. 8.00 Escape To The Country. 11.00 The Yorkshire Vet. Midnight Escape To The Country. 1.00 Our Town. 1.30 Australia’s Deadliest. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Medical Rookies. 3.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Our Town. 5.30 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.

7.20 Cities Of Gold. 7.50 Bushwhacked! 8.15 Motown Magic. 8.40 The Magic Canoe. 9.10 Spartakus. 10.00 Seasons Of The Wild. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Storm Boy. (2019, PG) 2.00 On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Seasons Of The Wild. 7.30 MOVIE:

6am Morning Programs. 8.45 The Battle Of The River Plate. (1956, PGa) 10.55 The Boy In The Striped Pajamas. (2008, Mav) 12.40pm Eiffel. (2021, Mas, French) 2.40 Hotel Salvation. (2016, PGad, Hindi) 4.30 Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner. (1967, PGal) 6.30 Men In War. (1957, PGalw) 8.30 We Were Soldiers. (2002, MA15+v) 11.05 Lawless. (2012, MA15+av) 1.15am Flags Of Our Fathers. (2006, MA15+av) 3.40 First Snow Of Summer. (2023, Ml, German) 5.30 The Movie Show.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Sister Dating Swap. (2023, PGa, R) Megan Hutchings, Lauren Collins. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00[MELB] TippingPoint Australia.(PG,R) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Airport Security: USA. (PGd)

8.30 MOVIE: The Monuments Men. (2014, Mv, R) A platoon retrieves artistic masterpieces. George Clooney, Matt Damon. 10.50 MOVIE: Stronger. (2017, MA15+lv, R)

1.00 Explore TV Viking. (R)

1.30 Home Shopping.

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 Currumbin Anzac Day Dawn Service.

TEN (5, 10)

(R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line.

5.30 Anzac Day Dawn Service. 6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) Hosted by Neale Whitaker and Andrew Winter. 8.40 Building The Dream. Charlie design budget-friendly homes. 9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.40 MasterChef Australia. (PGl,

9GEM (81, 92)

7MATE (64, 73)

MOVIE: The Devil Wears Prada. (2006, PG) 10.50 MOVIE: Nobody. (2021, MA15+) 12.50am Surveillance Oz. 1.50 Mountain Men. 3.00 American Resto. 3.30 Storage Wars. 4.00 American Pickers. 5.00 Kings Of Pain.

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6am Morning Programs. Noon Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Grand Prix of Long Beach. H’lights. 1.10 LEGO Masters. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Big. (1988, M) 9.35 MOVIE: Turner & Hooch. (1989, PG) 11.35 Seinfeld. 12.35am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.35 The Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City. (Final) 2.25 Ready Vet Go: The Vet Paramedics. 3.00 Beyond The Farm: Men At Work. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Barney’s World. 4.50 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 NFL Draft. 1.30pm Pawn Stars. 2.30

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Antiques Downunder. 1.00 MOVIE: Lease Of Life. (1954) 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Against The Wind. (1948, PG) 5.30 The Edinburgh Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Broncos v Canterbury Bulldogs. 9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match. 10.45 MOVIE: Platoon. (1986, MA15+) 1.10am 1.40 MOVIE: Against The Wind. (1948, PG) 3.30 My Favorite Martian. 4.00 Gideon’s Way. 5.00 Late Programs. 10 DRAMA (53, 12)

10 COMEDY (52, 11)

Saturday, April 25

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SEVEN (6, 7)

NINE (8, 9) 6am Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.30 Gallipoli Dawn Service. 1.30 Villers-Bretonneux Dawn Service.

2.25 ABC News On Anzac Day. 3.00

The Many Days Of Anzac. (PG, R) 4.00 Last Post: Winds Of Change. (R) 4.05 Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia. (PG, R) 4.55 Aust Story. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals,R)

6.25 Tonight At The Museum. (PGa,R)

6.55 Governor-General’s Anzac Day Message. AnAnzac Day address.

7.00 ABC News. Alook atthe top stories ofthe day.

7.30 Blue Murder Motel. (Final,PGl) Alocal candy merchant dies ata summer market.

8.15 Top End Bub. (Final,PG) Lauren and Ned reconnect asa cyclone batters the Top End and they’re forced tobunker down.

8.40 Death In Paradise. (Mv,R) Theteam faces their most confounding puzzle yet when apassenger seemingly

9.45 Frauds. (Final,Ml,R) Theday ofthe heist arrives. 10.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.30 The Snail And The Whale. 3.55 Odd Squad. 4.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.05 Tabby McTat. 5.30 Super Monsters. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.25 Paddington. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 8.50 Caper Crew. 9.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

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6am Morning Programs. 1pm Nula. 1.30 Seasons Of The Wild. 2.20 Over The Black Dot. 2.50 MOVIE: Singing Back The Buffalo. (2024, PG) 4.30 This Is Indian Country. 5.00 Treaty Road. 6.00 Homesteads. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Warlock. (1989, MA15+) 10.20 Bob Marley & The Wailers: Live 1977. 11.40 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Amstel Gold Men’s Race. Highlights. 3.00 Stories From The Cities. (PG) 3.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Amstel Gold Women’s Race. Highlights. 4.30 Athletics. Marathon de Paris. Highlights. 5.30 Surviving WW2. (PGaw)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Langham: London’s Grandest Hotel. Looks atLondon’s Langham hotel. 8.25 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland: From The Three-Lakes Region Through Lavaux To Geneva. (R) Follows atrain asit travels south through Lavaux, Switzerland’s best-known wine region, toGeneva. 9.25 Jersey And Guernsey. (PGaw,R) Itis Liberation Day across the islands. 10.20 Finding Your Roots: No Laughing Matter – Seth Meyers, Tig Notaro, Sarah Silverman. (PG,R) 11.20 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v,R) 1.55 Matched. (PG, R) 2.45 Mastermind Australia. (R) 3.50 The Zelensky Story. (Malv, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning

Programs. 12.15pm Hostage Rescue. 2.00 Bamay. 2.35 Forged In Fire. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.25 Mastermind Aust. 6.25 The Earthshot Report. 7.35 Abandoned Americana. 8.30 The American Soldier. 10.15 Chernobyl: A Bomb That Keeps Ticking. 11.15 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 12.55am Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm Discovering Film. 1.00 Marmalade. (2024, Malsv) 3.00 The Battle Of The River Plate. (1956, PGa) 5.10 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PGa, Tamil) 6.50 The Skin Of Others. (2020, PGa) 8.30 The Lighthorsemen. (1987, Mav) 10.40 Nymphomaniac: Vol. II. (2013, MA15+alnsvw) 12.50am Late Programs.

6.00 Weekend Sunrise. 12.00 Beach Cops. (PG,R) 12.30 Seven News Special: Gallipoli Dawn Service. 1.30 Border Security: International. (PG,R)

2.00 AFL Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round7. Essendon vCollingwood.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs meets upwith some ofthe members ofthe Eastwood Country Women’s Association. 8.00 MOVIE: Pearl Harbor. (2001,Mv,R) Twochildhood friends grow upto beUS Army Air Force pilots stationed atPearl Harbor, where they fall inlove with the same woman before coming under surprise

Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale. 11.50 To Be Advised. 1.35 Devils. (MA15+av) Massimo hurries tohis sick father’s bedside. 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) Hosted bySimon Reeve. 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGals,R)

7TWO (62, 72)

6am Morning

Programs. Noon GetOn Extra. 12.30 Horse Racing. ANZAC Day At Royal Randwick, ANZAC Day Race Day, ANZAC Day Raceday and Australasian Oaks & Robert Sangster Stakes. 5.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Lewis. 10.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (64, 73)

6am Morning

Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 VillersBretonneux Dawn Service. 2.30 My Road To Adventure. 3.00 Adelaide Motorsport Festival Highlights. 4.00 Frozen Gold. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 AFL Post-Game. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Men In Black 3. (2012, M) 9.40 MOVIE: xXx: State Of The Union. (2005, M) 11.45 Late Programs.

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 Weekend Today. 11.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Open For Inspection. 12.25 Gallipoli Dawn Service. 1.35 Villers-Bretonneux Dawn Service. 2.35 Rugby League. NRL. Round8. St George Illawarra Dragons vSydney Roosters. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 10.00 Farm

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Midway. (2019,Mlw,R) Charts the Battle ofMidway, and the Imperial Japanese Navy. Woody Harrelson, Patrick Wilson. 10.10 MOVIE: Valkyrie. (2008,Mlv,R) Hitler. Tom Cruise, Bill Nighy.

12.20 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av,R) Stabler isrecruited for asecret mission.

1.15 My Way. (R)

1.30 Open For Inspection. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG,R)

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs.

12.55pm MOVIE: Danger Within. (1959) 3.00 MOVIE: Angels One Five. (1952) 5.00 MOVIE: The Dam Busters. (1955) 7.30 Aust vNZ. 10.00 MOVIE: Be Cool. (2005, M) 12.25am MOVIE: Danger Within. (1959) 2.30 MOVIE: Angels One Five. (1952) 4.30 Explore. 4.50 Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93)

6am Morning Programs. 11.50 Soccer. English Premier League. Chelsea vManchester United. 1.50pm Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance C’ship. 6 Hours Of Imola. H’lights. 3.00 Australian Ninja Warrior. 5.00 MOVIE: Superman III. (1983, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Man Of Steel. (2013, M) 10.20 MOVIE: Blue Beetle. (2023, M) 12.50am Late Programs.

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa,R) Twobrothers are impressed bya pure husky. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (Return) Neale Whitaker sets out todo asensitive renovation where the spaces will creatively connect. 9.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) Adiverse range ofpeople open their living rooms toreveal their reactions topopular and topical TV shows, with the help ofspecial, locked-off cameras which capture every unpredictable moment. 10.30 Matlock. (PGad,R) software dispute. 11.30 Elsbeth. (Mlv,R) Elsbeth

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

vMelbourne. 4.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Newcastle Jets vCentral Coast.

Sunday, April 26

ABC TV (2)

SBS (3) SEVEN (6, 7)

6am Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGv, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 The Piano. (Final, PG, R) 3.25 Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Fleche-Wallonne Men’s Race. Highlights. 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Fleche-Wallonne Women’s Race. Highlights. 5.00 Going Places. (R) 5.35 Cold War Spies. (Premiere)

6.30 Compass. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Assembly: Andy Lee. (Return,PGl)

8.15 Bad Company. (Premiere,PG) Atheatre centre’s new CEO tries toprevent its downfall.

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

9.30 Blue Murder Motel. (Final,PGl,R) Alocal candy merchant dies ata summer market.

10.15 Top End Bub. (Final,PG,R)

10.40 MOVIE: Van Diemen’s Land. (2009,MA15+alv,R) 12.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.00 Dream Gardens. (R) 4.30 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

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

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 3.40 Making A Mark. 4.45 Bob Marley & The Wailers: Live 1977. 6.05 Stompem Ground: King Of Hearts. 6.40 Mysteries Of The Mekong. (Premiere) 7.30 Free The People. 9.15 Lakota Nation Vs United States. 11.15 MOVIE: Get On The Bus. (1996, M) 1.20am Late Programs.

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

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning Programs. 1.15pm The Swiping Game. 1.35 Jeopardy! 3.40 WorldWatch. 4.40 PBS News Compass Points. 5.20 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. 6.20 Abandoned Engineering. 8.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Liege-Bastogne-Liege. Men’s race. 12.40am Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

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 ofthe match. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round7. Brisbane Lions vAdelaide.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The1% Club UK. (PGls) Hosted byLee Mack. 8.00 7NEWS Spotlight.

9.00 MOVIE: Bravery & Betrayal. (2025,Malv) Looks atthe SAS troops that were sent toAfghanistan and Iraq following the9/11 terrorist attacks. 11.10 24 Hours In Police Custody: Living Among Us. (MA15+al,R) Police confront the sexual exploitation ofchildren. 12.10 A Friend Of The Family. (MA15+a,R)

1.20 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.

7TWO (62, 72)

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Escape To The Country. 1.30 Business Builders. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Better Homes. 3.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.30 Australia’s Big Backyards. 5.30 The Aussie Property Flippers. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 The Coroner. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Maternal. 11.30 The Coroner. 12.30am Late Programs.

7MATE (64, 73)

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 12.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 1.00 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. 1.30 Reel Destinations. 2.00 Oz Off Road TV. (PG) 3.00 Getaway. (PG,

6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Floor. (PGl) 8.10 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.10 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: Operation Bastille. (Masv) Looks atOperation Bastille, which follows the investigation that exposed Stephen Michael Adams.

10.15 9News Late.

10.45 The First48: Among Friends. (Ma,R) 11.40 American Ripper. (Premiere,Mav)

12.35 Oz Off Road TV. (PG,R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00

Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Midsomer Murders. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Manly Sea Eagles vEels. 6.00 Getaway. 6.30 Motorway Cops. 7.30 Planet Earth III. 8.40 Paramedics. 9.40 Emergency. 10.40 Major Crimes. 11.40 Midsomer Murders. 1.40am MOVIE: Law And Disorder. (1958) 3.10 MOVIE: Golden Ivory. (1954, PG) 5.00 Late Programs.

6.30 10 News+. Hosted byDenham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. Jimmy Barnes drops into the kitchen. 8.35 Race Across The World. (Ml) Theteams leave Nara City into South Korea toreach the second checkpoint inSokcho. 9.50 Matlock. (PGad) Theteam arranges adelicate meeting with akey accomplice after continuing totrace Senior’s money trail. 10.45 NCIS: Origins. (Mav,R) Amilitary sergeant isfound burned inher car. 11.35 10 News+. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Charter Boat Wars 2: Port Phillip Bay. 2.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 3.00 Pawn Stars. 4.00 Mt Hutt Rescue. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Die Hard 2. (1990, M) 11.00 MOVIE: Contraband. (2012, MA15+) 1.15am Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Morning Programs. 12.15pm Ping Pong: The Triumph. (2023, Ml, Mandarin) 2.45 Time Bandits. (1981, PGahv) 4.50 Men In War. (1957) 6.50 The Blockhouse. (1973, PGalsv) 8.30 Stalingrad. (2013, MA15+v, Russian, German, Japanese) 10.55 The Firm. (1993, MA15+v) 1.40am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.15pm Soccer. English Premier League. Manchester City vArsenal. 2.15 The Summit. 3.30 The Toys That Built The World. 5.30 MOVIE: The LEGO Ninjago Movie. (2017, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Kong: Skull Island. (2017, M) 9.50 MOVIE: Sting. (2024, MA15+) 11.50 Gotham. 12.45am Arrow. 2.25 Late Programs.

Monday, April 27

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Top End Bub. (Final, PG, R) 11.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Tonight At The Museum. (Final, PGs, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 Grand Designs Aust. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG,R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. Australians tell personal stories.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Presented byLinton Besser. 9.35 Planet America. Alook atAmerican politics.

10.05 Foreign Correspondent. (R)

10.55 ABC Late News.

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

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Scottish Vets Down Under. (PG, R) 12.05 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News Compass Points. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 Rhoda Roberts AO: A Lasting Legacy. (PG, R) 4.15 Nick Knowles Into Death Valley. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Costco Vs Supermarkets. (R) Examines the difference between Costco and supermarkets.

8.30 8 Out Of10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) Hosted byJimmy Carr. 9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M) Hosted byGreg Davies. 10.05 SBS World News Late. 10.35 Herrhausen: The Banker And The Bomb. (Mlv) 11.45 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R) 2.45 Mastermind Australia. (R)

3.50 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PGv, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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

NITV (34)

6am Morning

Programs. 2.25pm Inside The Huddle. 2.55 Over The Black Dot. 3.25 Stories From The Cities. 3.55 WorldWatch. 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 Greatest Escapes. 11.00 Hudson & Rex. 11.55 Late Programs.

SEVEN (6, 7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas,R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. Remi seizes the day.

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

8.40 9-1-1. (Mav) Eddie and Buck’s

9.40 The Agenda Setters. (R) Ateam oftrusted and respected footy voices tackles the biggest topics inthe AFL world.

10.40 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League.

11.40 St. Denis Medical. (PGadl)

12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a,R)

1.10 Travel Oz. (PG,R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (62, 72)

6am Morning

Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 The Aussie Property Flippers. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Auction Squad. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Rookies. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.45 Ambulance: Code Red. 11.45 Doc Martin. 12.45am Late Programs.

NINE (8, 9)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Floor. (PGl, R) 1.15 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.45 My Way. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Floor. (PGl) Hosted byRodger Corser. (Ml) Ateam offooty experts tackles the AFL’s big issues and controversies.

9.45 Players. (Ml) Three ofthe AFL’s biggest stars talk about all

10.45 9News Late.

11.15 100% Footy. (Mal) Features the latest rugby league news.

12.15 Tipping Point. (PG,R)

1.05 Hello SA. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

9GEM (81, 92)

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 10 News+. Hosted byDenham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Hosted byGrant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted byRebecca Gibney. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Abatch ofnew contestants enters the kitchen. 8.40 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TVfanatics open uptheir living rooms toreveal their reactions topopular and topical TV shows. 9.40 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage oflocal, national and international news, aswell asthe latest sport and weather.

10 News+. (R) 11.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Planet Earth III. 1.10 Midsomer Murders. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Spring In Park Lane. (1948) 5.30 The Edinburgh Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 A Remarkable Place To Die. 10.40 Borderline. 11.40 Chicago Med. 12.40am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Lakota Nation Vs United States. 2.00 On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Mysteries Of The Mekong. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 Everyone, Everywhere, Everywhen. 9.45 MOVIE: Moonlight. (2016, M) 11.40 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Surfest: 40 Years. Noon MOVIE: Superman III. (1983, PG) 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game Of Shadows. (2011, M) 11.15 Seinfeld. 12.15am The 100. 1.05 Love Island UK: All Stars. 2.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. Noon The Lighthorsemen. (1987, Mav) 2.10 Discovering Film. 3.00 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PGa, Tamil) 4.40 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PGan, French) 6.40 Above Us The Waves. (1955, PGv) 8.30 Hamburger Hill. (1987, MA15+lv) 10.30 Noryang: Deadly Sea. (2023, MA15+v, Korean) 1.15am Late Programs.

SIGNUP

Tuesday, April 28

ABC TV (2)

6am Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 1.00 Death In Paradise. (Final, Mv, R) 2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.25 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.00 Grand Designs Aust. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent.

8.30 Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia: We Will Decide. Looks atan asylum seekers’ High Court case.

9.20 You Can’t Ask That: Centenarians. (R)

9.45 Compass. (PG,R)

10.15 ABC Late News. 10.30 The Business. (R) 10.50 Four Corners. (R) 11.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 11.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R) 12.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

SBS (3)

6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 What Does Australia Really Think About… (Ma, R) 3.00 Trail Towns. (PG, R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Nick Knowles Into Death Valley. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys: Brest To St Brieuc/Rennes To Mont Saint-Michel. (PG,R) 8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi investigates Australia’s housing shortage. 9.30 Dateline: Peru’s Love Cheats. Investigates the deeply Catholic nation ofPeru. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 Living Black. (R) 11.05 Exit. (Malv) 12.00 Clean Sweep. (Mals, R) 3.00 Mountain Vets. (Ma, R) 4.05 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.35 Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 The Slow Mo Guys’ Big Adventures. 9.05 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.30 BattleBots. 10.15 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.15pm DW The Day. 12.45 Homicide. 2.35 The Grudge. 3.05 Bamay. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 10.05 Does Your Partner Have OCD? 11.00 Chasing Speed. (Final) 11.55 Brassic. 1.20am WWE Legends. 2.55 Late Programs.

7MATE (64, 73)

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Motor Racing. Night Thunder. WA Late Model Title. Replay. 2.30 Counting Cars. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Agenda Setters. 8.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 9.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. 10.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93)

(6, 7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas,R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Floor. (PGl, R) 1.15 Destination WA. 1.45 My Way. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00[MELB] TippingPoint Australia.(PG)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Cash shows anew recruit the ropes. 7.30 My Reno Rules. (PGl) Therival renovators try toprove their worth.

9.05 Doc. (Mav) Ashocking turn ofevents ensues when Amy and Jake treat anexpectant mother injured during arobbery.

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

11.05 The Agenda Setters. (R)

12.05 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a,R)

1.05 Travel Oz. (PG,R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (62, 72)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Return,PGls) Comedy panel show.

8.30 Clarkson’s Farm: Crawling. (MA15+l) Jeremy Clarkson tries new equipment todry soil while continuing his pub search. (Ml) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.

10.35 9News Late.

11.05 The Grand Tour. (Ml)

1.00 Destination WA. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 House Of Wellness. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Rookies. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Inspector Morse. 11.00 Escape To The Country. Midnight Showtrial. 1.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. Noon Death In Paradise. 1.00 A Remarkable Place To Die. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: It Shouldn’t Happen To A Vet. (1976) 5.30 The Edinburgh Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.40 Good Karma Hospital. 11.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 12.40am Late Programs.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted byDenham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Hosted byGrant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted byRebecca Gibney. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. Abatch ofnew contestants enters the kitchen.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take alook atthe week that was. 9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage ofnews, sport and weather. 10.40 10 News+. (R) 11.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

Home Shopping. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm Generations Of Men. 2.00 On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Mysteries Of The Mekong. 7.30 Ocean Warriors. 8.30 MOVIE: Million Dollar Baby. (2004, M) 10.50 Message From Mungo. 12.05am Late Programs. NITV (34)

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ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 LEGO Masters. 2.30pm Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 TBA. 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight The 100. 12.50 Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.50 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 2.55 LEGO Masters. 4.30 Barney’s World. 4.50 Lego Dreamzzz. 5.10 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.50pm Oskars Kleid. (2022, Mal, German, Spanish) 2.45 The Blockhouse. (1973, PGalsv) 4.20 Boychoir. (2014, PGav) 6.15 8.30 The Flowers Of War. (2011, MA15+v) 11.10 Comandante. (2023, MA15+as, Italian, English) 1.20am Hamburger Hill. (1987, MA15+lv) 3.20 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 2.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage

9GO! (82, 93)

Wednesday, April 29

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

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

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG,R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Gruen. (Return,PG) Presented byWil Anderson.

8.35 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (Return,PG) Presented byGuy Montgomery.

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

9.50 Bad Company. (PG,R)

10.15 ABC Late News.

10.30 The Business. (R)

10.50 Planet America. (R)

11.20 Murdoch Mysteries. (M,R)

12.10 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R)

1.00 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)

4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Morning Programs. 11.05 Along Ancient Tracks. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30

Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented byMarc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Chernobyl: Inside The Meltdown: (M) Workers begin toclean upthe deadly radioactive fallout. 9.25 The Audacity. (M) Awould-be fortune and happiness for themselves.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Rise Of The Raven. (MA15+sv) Hungary isplunged into uncertainty.

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

3.40 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (R)

4.15 Bamay. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.35 Children’s Programs. 3.30pm Wiggle. 4.15 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.40 Ariel. 5.20 Stan & Gran. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 9.05 Adv Time. 9.50 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning

Programs. 12.15pm DW The Day. 12.45 Question Team. 2.35 The Swiping Game: What Is Yellow Fever? 2.50 The Bee Whisperer. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Spy Game. (2001, M) 10.50 Brassic. 12.35am Count Abdulla. 1.35 Dark Side Of The Ring. 2.30 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.45 Mysteries Of The Mekong. 7.40 Ice Vikings. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding: USA. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Inside The Huddle. 10.30 MOVIE: The Wind And The Reckoning. (2022, M) 12.05am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.25pm Banel & Adama. (2023, Ma, French, Pulaar) 2.00 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PGan, French) 4.00 Above Us The Waves. (1955, PGv) 5.50 Thirteen Days. (2000, PGal) 8.30 Good Morning, Vietnam. (1987) 10.50 The Love Witch. (2016, MA15+ansv) 1.05am Late Programs.

Thursday, April 30

ABC TV (2)

SEVEN (6, 7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas,R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

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

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take alighter look atall things AFL. (M) Hosted byHamish McLachlan.

10.00 The Agenda Setters. (R) Anexpert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.

11.00 No Holds Barred: GWS Giants. (Final,Ml)

12.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

12.30 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a,R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (62, 72)

6am Morning

Programs. Noon My Reno Rules. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Rookies. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 McDonald And Dodds. 10.45 Air Crash Inv. 11.45 Bargain Hunt. 12.45am Our Town. 1.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (64, 73)

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Outback Truckers. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Agenda Setters. 8.30 The Force: BTL. 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 World’s Scariest Police Stings. 12.30am Late Programs.

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGls, R) 1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGm, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

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

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

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Miniseries: The Night Caller. (Malv)

11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

12.40 Pointless. (PG, R)

1.30 Home Shopping.

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon New Tricks. 1.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Our Miss Fred. (1972, PG) 5.30 The Edinburgh Auction 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.

9GO! (82, 93)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Noon LEGO Masters. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Magic Mike’s Last Dance. (2023, M) 10.45 Seinfeld. 11.45 The 100. 12.40am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.35 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 2.30 LEGO Masters. 3.35 Late Programs.

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6, 7)

(8, 9) 6am Morning Programs. 10.35 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 11.20 Urzila. (Mals, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Bergerac. (M, R) 2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.30 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.00 Grand Designs Aust. (R) 3.55 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG,R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Back Roads: Binns Track Pt 1. (PG) RaeJohnston tackles the iconic Binns Track.

8.30 Grand Designs. (PG) An82-yearold woman aims tobuild anew home.

9.20 The Assembly: Andy Lee. (PGl,R) Previously graduated students return tointerview Andy Lee.

10.05 ABC Late News.

10.20 The Business. (R)

10.35 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PGv, R) 11.20 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 12.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 2.10 The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres. (R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PG, 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. (Premiere, a) Rick Stein retraces

8.35 Secrets Of Flying Scotsman. (R) Alan Pegler embarks ona tour ofAmerica.

9.30 Riot Women. (Malv) Beth and Tom have aconversation about Kitty. 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Under The Bridge. (Malsv) 12.05 The Unusual Suspects. (Mls, R) 2.05 Beyond Signs. (MA15+a, R) 3.05 The Lost Camps Of The Third Reich. (PGa, R) 4.05 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.35 Children’s Programs. 3.25pm Wiggle. 4.15 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.40 Ariel. 5.20 Stan & Gran. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Ultimate Vets. 9.05 Animal Park. 10.35 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm DW The Day. 12.40 Alone. 1.55 UFOs: Investigating The Unknown. 2.45 Insight. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 American Godfathers: The Five Families. 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Brassic. 12.50am Dark Side Of The 2000s. 2.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round8. Collingwood vHawthorn. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking alook back atall the action from the match.

11.00 Kick Ons. Apreview ofthe upcoming AFL matches.

11.30 To Be Advised.

12.30 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a,R) Aresident learns asecret about Bloom.

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (62, 72)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Air Crash Inv. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (64, 73) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Over The Black Dot. 1.30 Inside The Huddle. 2.00 On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40

6.00 10 News+. Hosted byDenham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Hosted byGrant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted byRebecca Gibney. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) Abatch ofnew contestants enters the kitchen. 8.40 Elsbeth. (Mv) Elsbeth investigates after apowerful patriarch isstabbed with asword atNew York’s most exclusive debutante ball. 9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage ofnews, sport and weather. 10.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal,R) 11.40 10 News+. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

(5, 10)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: The Story Of Love. (2022, G, R) Brittany Bristow, Franco Lo Presti. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 GCBC. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.20 MasterChef Aust. (PGl, R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.00 GCBC. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRLWomen’s State Of Origin. New South Wales vQueensland. Game1. 9.35 NRL Women’s State Of Origin Post-Match. Post-match wrap-up.

10.00 9News Late.

10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+a)

11.30 Next Stop.

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG,R)

1.00 Reel Destinations. (R)

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

9GEM (81, 92)

6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted byGrant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted byRebecca Gibney. 7.30 Gogglebox Australia. Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows. 8.30 The Claudia Winkleman Show. Claudia Winkleman chats with Hollywood stars, the best ofBritish and her studio audience. 9.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage oflocal, national and international news, aswell asthe latest sport and weather. 10.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

10 News+. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Keeping Up Appearances. 1.00 Midsomer Murders. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: An Elephant Called Slowly. (1970) 5.30 The Edinburgh Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 Emergency. 9.30 A+E Crash Scene Emergency. 10.30 See No Evil. 11.30 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 LEGO Masters. 2.30pm Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 TBA. 10.45 Seinfeld. 11.45 Rugby Heaven. 12.45am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.50 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 2.45 LEGO Masters. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm The Force: BTL. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.00 Motorway Patrol. 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. 9.45 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. 10.45 MOVIE: Uprising. (2018, M) 1am Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Morning Programs. 12.15pm Good Morning, Vietnam. (1987) 2.30 PGa) 4.45 Mia And The White Lion. (2018, PGal) 6.30 One Of Our Aircraft Is Missing. (1942, PGav) 8.30 Letters From Iwo Jima. (2006, MA15+av) 11.00 Rendition. (2007, MA15+av) 1.15am The Love Witch. (2016, MA15+ansv) 3.25 Late Programs.

Mama’s Market is back

By Matt Hewson

Geelong’s Ukrainian community is coming together this May for its biggest annual fundraisingevent.

Held by members of the Geelong Ukrainian Women’s Association, Mama’s Market begins at 10am at the Ukrainian Community Hall in Geelong West on Saturday9May.

The vibrant community event, held around Mother’s Day every year since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine in 2022, raises money to support women, children andfamiliesaffectedbythewar,particularly those living closest to the frontline of the ongoingconflict.

In addition to an online auction, which is now open and closes at 2pm on the day, the market will offer items such as quality second-hand clothing, plants and bric-a-brac,Ukrainianclothingandcultural goods,booksandhandmademotankadolls andfreshflowersforMother’sDay.

Mama’s Market will also feature traditionalUkrainianfoodsuchborschtand varenyky - handmade dumplings prepared by the thousands by local community members, including recent refugees from Ukraine.

Event coordinator Maria Lubczenko said the market was particularly meaningful for those newly arrived Ukrainians, who had beenforcedtoleavetheirhomeland.

“I think it means a great deal to them to know that they’re supported by the greater Ukrainiancommunity,”shesaid.

“We were very successful last year in the fundraising department. We raised about

$50,000, which is not millions, but it’s our littlecontributionandwe’reproudofthat.

“We have not only the Ukrainian

community, but the broader community that supports us, local businesses that donate.It’sreallylovely.”

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Can’t keep a good man down

Jesse Valach is a musician on the rise, for the second time.

In the decade before COVID, Valach was one of the new superstars of the Australian blues. Playing with renowned artists such as Russell Morris, Geoff Achison and Ray Beadle, he released two critically acclaimed albums and was crowned 2017 Melbourne Blues Performer of the Year.

Then, in 2021 Valach suffered a stroke that completely changed everything.

“One minute life’s moving normally, the next you’re relearning basic things and figuring out how to navigate the world again,” he said.

“It gave me perspective though. It stripped everything back and showed me what really matters - family, support, and purpose.

“Musicbecamemorethanjustsomething I did…it became part of how I healed and found my way back.”

Valach and his wife Adriana moved to Geelong soon after, and his healing began.

“Geelong’s been an incredible place to land; there’s a strong sense of community here, and a real appreciation for live music,” he said. “It’s got that balance - you can build something meaningful here, both musically and personally.”

This weekend Valach is releasing his third album A Stroke of Luck, which he said has “more grit, more intensity” than his previous work.

“It’s still rooted in blues and soul - that’s who I am - but there’s definitely a heavier edge to it now,” he said.

“That wasn’t something I planned, it’s

just what came out. When you go through something like I did, the music naturally carries more weight and honesty.”

Valach said he was “beyond pumped” to be releasing the album.

“This one means a lot more than just putting out a record,” he said.

“After everything I went through, just being able to stand on a stage again and launch an album feels pretty special.“

Jesse Valach & The Testaments are at the Barwon Club Saturday 25 April. Visit barwonclub.com.au for tickets and more information.

Blues artist extraordinaire Jesse Valach launches his new album Stroke of Luck this weekend in Geelong. (Supplied)

Be immersed in a journey with the country’s greatest magician

Australia’s greatest magician is set to leave Geelong spellbound with a brand new show.

Illusionist Cosentino brings his new 90-minute spectacular Tricked to the Geelong Arts Centre on Thursday 30 April.

NamedtheInternationalMagicianofthe Year in 2013, Cosentino has toured around the world, had his TV specials broadcast in 40 countries and starred in a Jackie Chan blockbuster.

But his journey from first picking up a magic book at age 12 to becoming the country’s leading practitioner has been transformative.

“Iwasashykid,introvertedwithverylow

self-esteem, because I had a lot of learning difficulties and I didn’t know how to read; I was just a really late learner,” Cosentino said.

However, he found himself drawn in by a book about early magicians and began learning some of the tricks in the back of the book.

“When I showed my father - a structural and civil engineer - that I could make a coin vanish he was like, whoa, how did you do that?” he said.

“Every boy, in particular, wants to impress their father, and so that gave me this sense of confidence. That was really powerful for me as a kid.”

But in this new, multi-million dollar production Cosentino will present what he called “the most ambitious live show I’ve ever created”.

“It’s got death-defying escapes, all the dance, the costumes, the lighting, and the audience see everything on screen from multiple camera angles,” he said.

“But this show has more audience interaction, we’re more ambitious in the way we do the close-up magic…I’ve basically brought my TV show to life. It’s just a really great night out for the entire family.”

Visit geelongartscentre.org.au for tickets and more information.

Partnership brings resilience

An additional seven schools will join The Resilience Project’s (TRP) youth mental healthproject.

TRP is the result of a partnership between Geelong Cats and GMHBA and aims to reduce bullying, poor school connectedness, financial hardship, racial discriminationandchildmaltreatment.

The seven schools from the Geelong and Colac region are Bell Park North Primary School, Lara Secondary College, Mirripoa Primary School, North Geelong Secondary College, Rollins Primary School, Colac SouthWestPrimarySchoolandStBrendan’s SchoolCoragulac.

Entering its third year, the program has helped build resilience and wellbeing skills forthousandsoflocalstudents.

GMHBAandtheCatsjoinedforcesin2024 to launch the partnership in five schools after recognising the opportunity for early intervention in the mental wellbeing of youngpeopleintheregion.

The delivery of TRP’s School Wellbeing Programisachievedthroughaninvestment from GMHBA and the support of Geelong Cats AFL and AFLW players, bringing the sessionstolifewithschoolvisitsandsharing reallifeexperiences.

TRP presenter Martin Heppell and Cats players engaged directly with students at the expanded program launch at GMHBA Stadiumon22April.

“Students who are involved in our program year on year, strengthen the skills and resilience they’ve already begun to build,” TRP chief executive Ben Waterman said. “This ongoing support ensures the positive impact lasts long beyond the classroom and helps them navigate life’s challengeswithconfidence.”

Kindergarten places growing on the Bellarine

Two new early learning centres are coming to the Bellarine to provide more places for kidsacrosstheregion.

A kindergarten will open at Bellarine Secondary College in Ocean Grove next year,followedbyanEarlyLearningVictoria (ELV)centreopeninginStLeonardsin2028.

The Ocean Grove kinder will have two rooms with up to 118 places, and the St Leonards ELV centre will provide Free Kinderaswellaslongdaycare.

Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant said the ELV centre will also have community spaces and offer maternal and childhealthservices.

“ThesenewserviceswillprovideBellarine parents and caregivers with more early learningoptionsclosetohome,”shesaid.

“This is fantastic news for the Bellarine community, with a new kinder in Ocean GroveandanEarlyLearningVictoriacentre inStLeonardsgivinglocalchildrenthebest startinlife.”

An $18.3 million state government investment has helped deliver three kindergartens on school sites across Greater Geelong, including Oberon Kinder, Marshalltown Road Kinder and Biyala Kinder.

Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn said the three projects had already created 231newplacesforGreaterGeelongfamilies.

“We’re enabling even more Victorian children to benefit from high-quality early childhood education and care close to home,” she said. “We promised to open 50 new government-owned ELV centres, and that’s exactly what we’re doing. So, 18 are already open, and another 12 will open in 2027and2028.”

Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant and Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn announce new early learning centres coming to the Bellarine. (Supplied)

Rainstorm leads to an EPA fine

Waste flowing out of an unattended building site in Lara following a rainstorm has led to a building company being fined thousands of dollars.

Greenvale company Jaden Homes received a $2035 fine from the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria following a rainstorm leading to sand and cement waste flowingoutofaLarabuildingsite.

EPA Southwest regional manager Martha-Rose Loughnane said everyone who works in residential buildings must know their responsibilitiesaroundwaste.

She also said that waste management responsibilities for builders and developers did not stop at the site boundary, with sediment tracked on streets by trucks leaving sitesqualifyingaspollution.

“This is a widespread issue across residential construction sites; the community doesn’t deserve it, and EPA doesn’t hesitate to hold those responsibletoaccount,”shesaid.

“Paper and plastic packaging, polystyrene scraps, sand, sawdust, cement residue, odour, paint or chemicals,andanythingthatblowsor flowsoff-site,isstillyourpollution.

“Youmusthavemeasuresinplaceat all times to prevent waste from being dispersed by wind, rain or gravity beyondthesiteboundaryandintothe surroundingenvironment.”

EPA officers discovered the waste in Lara while inspecting sites as part of the authority’s residential constructioncomplianceprogram.

Respect to Diggers’ graves

By Matt Hewson

One Bellarine student is spearheading a community project to honour local veterans on Anzac Day.

Bellarine Secondary College school captain Taylan Black, 17, has rallied community members and local residents to help place approximately 100 Australian flags at veterans’ graves at Drysdale Cemetery for Anzac Day.

Taylan, who is also a cadet sergeant in the Australian Army Cadets, first came up with the idea for the Anzac Day Flags for Veterans project in 2024.

“I was talking with my mum about Anzac Day and I just had an idea of what wecoulddotohelprepresentourveterans in our community,” he said.

“Then I looked at what Cobden and Colac have done and kind of copied their ideatohelpstrengthenourcommunityin this way.”

While that year Taylan organised to have small flags placed by the graves of the local soldiers, this Anzac Day they will be adorned by full-sized flags on two-meter steel flagpoles.

The flags will then be respectfully removed from the cemetery a few days later.

“I approached the school with the idea toseeiftheywouldbackmewithit,which they did,” he said.

“They also reached out to the Drysdale RSL and other community groups to see what they thought about the idea and if they would support it.

“I’mveryexcitedtoseeithappen.We’ve been trying to work toward this for a year or so now, and we finally have enough

funding and support that we can do it.”

Organisations including Bellarine North Rotary Club, Elstone Diving Services, Bellarine Vintage Machinery Club and Clifton Springs Community Men’s Shed are also involved with the project, as is member for Bellarine Alison

I had people in my family that served and Ialsowantedtolearnsomenewskills,”he said. “One of the main things is definitely leadership.(Asasergeant)I’minstructing through either drill or other aspects like navigation, radio communication. First aid is also one of the big ones.

“I’ve learned about orienteering, teamwork, as well as welfare, looking out for people and being there for them.”

Soldiers from a number of conflicts are buried at Drysdale, including veterans who served in World War I, World War II and the Vietnam War.

Research by the Bellarine Cemeteries Working Group has revealed there were more than 400 enlistments in WWI connected with the Drysdale area. To date,sevenoftheWWIgravesatDrysdale are unmarked.

The cemetery also contains at least 15 identifiedservicemenfromWWIIandhas a section set aside for soldiers and sailors of the Imperial and Colonial services.

Taylan said he hoped the Anzac Day Flags for Veterans initiative could be established as an ongoing annual tribute involving local students and the wider community.

“Whatwe’retryingtomakehappenisto have all the veterans who have served for us in our local community be recognised on Anzac Day,” Taylan said.

Marchant, donating funding and labour to install the flagpoles and flags in the lead-up to 25 April.

Taylan first joined Geelong’s 32 Australian Army Cadets unit in 2022 when he was 13 years old.

“I joined Cadets for a couple of reasons;

“Insteadofjustabroadrecognition,this is focusing on those who were from our community.

“It’s a way of remembering those who we’ve lost, who fought to protect our country and made the ultimate sacrifice for us or came back with consequences like PTSD and other injuries.”

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Quilt-in

Geelong Patchwork & Quilter’s Guild

quilt-in, Geelong West Town Hall, Saturday 23 May, 10am-4pm, entry is $15. Sit and sew, guest speaker Tania Tanti, pop-up stores.

wheatsheaf_quilting@hotmail.com

Ballroom dance

Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Saturday 25 April, 7.30-10.30pm. Admission $10 includes supper. Music: Kevin.

0400 500 402

Sports

Badminton: Corio Leisuretime Centre, Mondays 12.30-2.30pm. Beginners welcome.

Netball: YMCA Riversdale Road, Monday & Wednesday mornings, Thursday nights. Walking-netball also played. Umpire training available. Maureen, 0429 397 015

Bellarine Historical Society

Open to the public. Discover the area’s past. Closed Easter Sunday, open Sunday 12, 19 & 26 April, 10.30am-12.30pm. Courthouse Museum, 11 High Street, Drysdale. bellarinehistory.org

Arts National-Geelong

One hour arts lectures and presentation, Newcomb Hall, Wednesdays monthly, 10.15am.

Sharron, 0439 328 199 or geelong@adfas.org.au

Geelong Vietnam Veterans Coffee and chat, 31 Mt Pleasant Road, Belmont, Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10am-3pm. Fortnightly lunch at various locations. Meetings second Monday of each month. Gary, 0400 862 727

GROW Australia

Community organisation offering practical steps and peer support to help recover and maintain mental health through free face to face and online groups. Mondays 7pm, 195 Ormond Road, East Geelong; Fridays 12.45pm, Vines Road Community Centre, Hamlyn Heights. grow.org.au or 1800 558 268

Grovedale Seniors

Indoor bowls Monday 1-3pm; gentle exercise Tuesday 9-9.45am; cards (Euchre) Tuesday 1-3pm; bingo Thursday 1-3pm. Grovedale Community Hub, 45 Heyers Road. Julie, 0419 549 521

Drysdale Day VIEW

Fourth Friday of each month at Portarlington Golf Club for lunch. Margaret, 0431 636 090

Table tennis

All seniors welcome for a social game. Vines Road Community Centre, Hamlyn Heights, Wednesdays 12.30-2.30pm. Allen, 0433 883 116

Leopold VIEW

Second Tuesday of each month, Leopold Sportsmans’ Club, 10.30am. leopold.viewclub@gmail com

Geelong Evening VIEW

Third Monday of the month, 6pm, Waurn Ponds Hotel. Von, 0414 930 259 or geelongeveningview@gmail.com

Laughter Club Geelong No meeting April 25 out of respect for

Live music

10am-2.30pm Fridays. 9689 9170, amcservices.org.au or info@amcservices.org.au

Cards Wanted: card sharp partners to play the game of Bolivia on Thursday evenings. For venue email Ingrid. griddlepop@hotmail.com

Geelong Historical Society Inc. Guest speaker first Wednesday of each month, 7.30pm, Virginia Todd Hall, 9 Clarence Street, Geelong West. Harry, 0473 807 944 or geelonghistoricalsociety.org.au

Stamps

Country Heartbeat Allstars every Friday 7-10pm, White Eagle House Polish Club, Fellmongers Road Breakwater. Walkups welcome. Proceeds to Sunny Days Rescue & Rehab. Dawn, 0417 148 493

Anzac Day. Saturdays, 9am, Eastern Beach in front of the swimming enclosure. 30-minutes free laughter yoga done standing or seated. 0418 521 265

Writers’ group

The Hub writers’ group meets at Arts Hub, Clifford Parade, Barwon Heads, first Sunday of the month, 2-4pm. New members welcome. dorothy.johnston@hugonet.com.au

Lions Club International

Enjoy meeting great people and help out your community at the same time. Clubs all over greater Geelong - see which one is right for you.

Les, 0428 466 446

Grovedale Marshall Probus

Second Thursday of the month,10am, The Grovedale Hub, 45 Heyers Road, Grovedale. Anne, 0425 356 973

Chess Group

Chess lessons at Geelong West. Suitable for beginners who have a reasonably firm understanding of the game rules. Kids and adults welcome.

Isaac, isaacsmith5603@gmail.com or 0406 199 457

Geelong Day VIEW

First Monday monthly from 11am at Shell Club, 76 Purnell Road, Corio. geelongdayview@gmail.com

Ocean Grove Senior Citizens

101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove

Weekly

Tuesday: 1pm snooker, chess, indoor bowls

Wednesday: bingo 1.15pm, ukulele class 1.30pm, Chord Club jam session 4pm

Thursday: social afternoon, cards 500 1pm Friday: art classes 9am, social art group 1pm.

Fortnightly

1st & 3rd Monday: CWA, 2pm Paschal, 0426 889 456

Wednesday: Book club, 10.30am Paul, 0425 110 792 5255 2996 or groveseniors101@gmail.com

Leopold Book Club

Meets second Tuesday of the month at 6.30pm in Leopold. Very friendly group, new members welcome. Shirley, 0488 055 969

Church

Aberdeen Street Baptist Church, each Sunday 10am to worship, sing and enjoy traditional hymns followed by morning tea. All welcome.

Hamlyn Heights Combined Probus Meets second Thursday of the month, 10am, 200 McCurdy Road, Fyansford. Noel, 0425 706 339

Esoteric coffee meetups

For mature 18+ interested in the supernatural/occult paranormal experiences tarot cards, Anton La Vey, NDE, for fortnightly/coffee and chat catch-ups in northern Geelong/Geelong area. Bookings limited.

Text name/details, 0400 542 522

Combined Probus Belmont Central

The Combined Probus Club of Belmont Central meets at 10.30am on the second Wednesday of each month at Waurn Ponds Hotel. Visitors welcome. Publicity officer, 0417 555 547

Geelong Central Probus Third Friday of the month, 9.45am, Geelong RSL. geelcentprob@gmail.com

Newcomb Probus

Third Wednesday of each month, 10am, East Geelong Uniting Church, corner Boundary & Ormond Roads. Gary, 0407 320 735

Music for preschoolers

Mainly Music is a music and movement program for babies to preschoolers at St Albans-St Andrews Uniting Church, 276 Wilsons Road, Whittington, Tuesdays 10am during school terms. Rhonda, 0437 241 345

Leopold Library

Tuesdays 2pm: Digital drop in for basic tech needs

Tuesday 28 April, 2pm: Classics book chat - ‘Far from the Madding Crowd’ by Thomas Hardy. Free school holiday programs. All ages, all interests. 4201 0675 or grlc.vic.gov.au

Rostrum meets Geelong Rostrum Public Speaking Club Inc meets each Monday. Andrew, 0408 369 446 or Jan, 0407 296 958

Highton Seniors

Carpet bowls, bingo, cards, taichi, line dancing, mahjong. Community Centre, 84 Barrabool Road, Highton. Elma, 0411 065 524

Australian Multicultural Support Services

Social Support Groups for communities from different multicultural backgrounds for seniors over 65. Meals, activities and fun. White Eagle House, Breakwater.

Geelong Philatelic Society Inc meets 7pm first Saturday of the month (excluding January) at Virginia Todd Community Hall, 9-15 Clarence Street, Geelong West, and 12.30pm third Monday of the month (excluding December) at Belmont Pavillion, 162 Barrabool Road, Belmont. Julie, 0438 270 549

Scrabble club

Christ Church hall, corner Moorabool & McKillop Streets, 1pm Saturdays. Beginners to experts welcome. Pauline, 0429 829 773 or John, 0434 142 282

Games

Scrabble, chess, board games or cards. Tuesdays 2-5pm, All Saints’ Parish Hall, Newtown. Afternoon tea provided. Dinah, 0418 547 753

Book club

Leopold CAE book club meets second Tuesday of each month 6.30pm. Shirley, 0488 055 969

Sing Australia Geelong Choir Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm at Senior Citizens Centre, 52 Thomson Street, Belmont. No auditions needed. Mary, 0419 278 456

Mindfulness & meditation U3A 9.30am and 12.30pm Wednesdays, Cobbin Farm, Grove Road, Grovedale. Jean, 5264 7484

Lions Club of Geelong Breakfast Inc Inviting anyone interested in having fun and serving others to meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 8am, Eastern Hub (behind East Geelong Cemetery), followed by breakfast. Dinner event third Thursday of each month in Geelong. ajd53m@yahoo.com

Scribes Writers Group

South Barwon Community Centre, Mondays 9.30am-noon. Welcoming new members to refine their skills. geelongscribeswriters@gmail.com or 5243 8388

Ballroom dancing

Belmont Park Pavilion, Thursdays 2-4pm. Val, 5251 3529

Kids’ church Group lessons for children aged 3-6, 7-10 and 10+, St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 171a Latrobe Terrace, Geelong, first Sunday of the month during school term, 10.30-11.30am. Suzie, 0402 963 855 or Althea, 0403 005 449

Geelong Dragon Boat Club Paddle at Barwon River. Training Wednesdays 5pm, Saturdays 9am. Free one-month trial. revolutionise.com.au/geelongdragons

Out & about in North Geelong

Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at North Geelong’s Osborne Park taking footy and netball photos on Saturday 18 April and took a moment to capture some of the atmosphere off the oval and the courts.

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11 Offence (7)

12 Painful (9)

13 Iridescent, multicoloured gem (4)

15 Expert in religious theory (10)

17 Labyrinth (4)

19 Condensed carbon rock (4)

20 Whitegoods (10)

23 Highlander (4)

25 Evening entertainment (9)

27 Witticism (7)

28 Touching (7)

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2 Closest galaxy (9)

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22 Sound system (6)

24 Ascend (5)

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2 A kitchen tool used for crushing and grinding spices is a mortar and what?

3 The national headquarters for the Australian Federal Police is in which city?

4 Which of Africa's mainland countries has the longest coastline?

5 Regensburg, Germany is home to a museum honouring which breed of dog?

6 Who is the protagonist of Lee Child’s books?

7 Larry Bird was drafted by which team in the 1978 NBA draft?

8 'You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll hurl' is the tagline of which iconic 1990s comedy film?

9 In Friends, which two actresses play the sisters of Jennifer Aniston's (pictured) Rachel?

10 Beginning with A, what cognitive phenomenon is characterised by the inability to create mental images?

New Solterra improved

By Alistair Kennedy, Marque Motoring

TheSolterraisthefirstfully-electricvehicle fromSubaru.

It’s a mid-sized SUV that went on sale hereinearly-2024.

If it looks familiar that’s because it’s a model-share arrangement with the Toyota bZ4X.

It’s the second such Subaru/Toyota partnershipfollowingonfromthetwo-door sports Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR86. We understand that more will follow with Toyotahybridpowertrainsfittedtoexisting Subarumodels.

While Solterra and bZ4X share the same dedicated EV platform (e-TNGA), they are tuned and marketed independently to reflecttheirrespectivebrands’identities.

Solterra comes in two variants – entry level just named Solterra is priced at $63,990 and Solterra Touring at $69,990 pluson-roadcosts.

Bad news for early adopters is that these are down by $6000 and $7000 respectively on their original launch prices. Clearly to bringthemclosertothoseoftheBx4X.

These MY26 price cuts also came with extra power and torque, greater driving rangeandtechupdates.

Unlikemanyofitscompetitors,including the entry-level bZ4X, which come with a single motor, Solterra maintains Subaru’s AWD commitment by having a motor on eachaxleinbothmodels.

Both models come standard with a five-year unlimited kilometre warranty, with a five-year service plan and roadside assist. The battery is covered for eight years and160,000km.

Key service intervals are 12 months or 15,000km.

OurtestvehiclewastheSolterraTouring.

Styling

The 2026 Solterra update comes with a noticeable change at the front with a less aggressive look than its predecessor. Although it’s still not immediately recognisable as an EV like most others of its ilk there is a narrow ‘grille’ with a large Subaru badge in the centre. It’s flanked by triple headlights with built-in daytime runninglights.

The profile adopts the SUV/fastback crossover lines that are in fashion at the moment.

The bumpers are painted piano black to almostsuggestthatthereiscladding.

Styleoverridessubstanceattherearwith theabsenceofwipers.

The Touring model gets a full-length poweredpanoramicsunroof.

There’s a choice of six exterior colours in all variants with the Touring adding the optionofablackmicratwo-toneroofintwo ofthecolours.

The base Solterra runs on 18-inch alloy wheelswithTouringsteppingupto20-inch. Bothgetaerodynamiccaps.

Interior

With its ground clearance OF 212 mm entryandexittotheSolterraiseasy.There’s also a Safe Exit Assist feature that alerts occupants from opening doors into the pathofoncomingtrafficorcyclists.

Synthetic leather upholstery is standard in both Solterra variants, with black in the base model and blue in the Touring. All seatsarecomfortableandsupportive.

There’s eight-way power adjustment for the driver’s seat, a heated leather steering wheel, heated front and outboard rear seats, ambient LED lighting, carpet mats and both 12V/120W and USB-A and USB-C ports.

Unusually, there is no glovebox although we found the owner’s handbook in the storage area beneath the floating centre console.

Front and outboard rear seats are all heated.

Belowthelargecentraltouchscreenthere arerotarydialsandknobsforaudiovolume and separate buttons for the dual-zone climate-control system’s temperature, fan and air-flow settings. There are also short-cutbuttonsonthedriver’ssideofthe screen.

There is smart key entry, push-button start, all-auto power windows, 12V/120W outlet and both USB-A and USB-C ports (twoeachfrontandrear).

The rear window is wide but thin. To improvevisibilitythereisachoicebetween a conventional mirror and a digital alternative. The image in the latter’s wide, sharpandeasytofocuson,unlikesomeon themarketthatdistortamagnifiedimage.

Boot space is 421 litres in the base model and 410 litres in the Touring, expanding to around 1050 litres with the rear seatbacks folded.

Both variants get a powered tailgate. Under the flat boot floor there’s a storage area for the charging equipment – but no sparewheel,whichisasurpriseforabrand that prides itself on moderate off-road qualities.

Powertrain

Solterra is powered by twin permanent magnet synchronous motors. Using a 74.7 kWh lithium-ion battery pack the front motor generates 167 kW and 268 Nm with the rear one adding 88 kW and 169 Nm for combinedoutputof252kWand438Nm.

Battery charging comes via AC or DC. With a 150kW DC charger 10 to 80 percent will take approximately 30 minutes. A single phase 11kW AC charger will get from zero to 100 percent in about seven-and-a-halfhours.

Infotainment

BothSolterramodelscomewitha14.0-inch central infotainment touchscreen (up from the previous 12.3-inch) with split-screen capacity, satellite navigation

with intelligent EV route planning, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivityandBluetoothvoicecontrol.

There are two 15W wireless chargers on thecentreconsole.

The entry-level Solterra comes with a six-speaker audio unit while the Touring steps up to a premium 10-speaker Harman Kardon system with a subwoofer and amplifier.

A very sensible feature is the 7-inch digital cluster that’s located on top of the dash directly in front of the driver and at a level that almost makes it as visible as a windscreenhead-updisplay.

We loved the large, square-shaped and padded steering wheel although it does seem to divide opinion. It contains a number of push-button controls and brake-regenerationpaddlesontheside.

Safety

Solterra was tested by ANCAP in late-2025 andscoredthemaximumfive-starrating.

There are eight airbags including for the driver’s knee and in the front centre. Other features are packaged within the Subaru SafetySensesystemincludingpre-collision system, emergency steering and braking assist, lane departure warning and lane tracing assist, radar cruise control, road signassistandspeedlimiter.

The Vision Assist with adaptive high beam, blind spot monitor, front and rear parking sensors and parking brake support, rear cross traffic alert, safe exit assist, 360-degree view monitor. Touring adds advanced parking assistance via displaysandalerts.

There are ISOFIX child seat anchor pointsontheoutsiderearseats.

Driving Visibility is excellent to the front and sides although limited to the rear because of the slopingroofline.However,thatisaddressed with the inclusion of a rear-mounted camera that provides an uncluttered view thatcanbetoggledandadjustedthrougha

RATINGS

Looks: 8/10

Performance: 7/10

Safety: 8.5/10

Thirst: 7/10

Practicality: 7/10

Comfort: 8/10

Tech: 8/10

Value: 7/10

buttononthebottomofthemirror.

Gear selection is a bit fiddly, needing the dial on the centre console to be pushed downthenturned.

Inevitably in today’s new vehicles, there is a range of driver assistance features most of which are set and can be adjusted throughthetouchscreen.Theyarenowhere near as distracting in Solterra as in other cars,especiallythosefromChina. A tight turning circle and responsive steeringmakeforcomfortablecitydriving. It’s an EV so sharp acceleration is a given but the twin-motors raise that to a new level.

Indeed, it has been timed at around 4.7 seconds for the zero to 100km/h sprint, making it the fastest production Subaru ever tested. That’s faster than its iconic WRX.

The ride is generally quiet and smooth although the 20-inch wheels and lower profile tyres in the Touring does add some rigidity.

The brake-regeneration system has four levels including the option of one-pedal driving.

There are three drive modes: Normal, Power and Eco with a range of power bands and energy efficiency. As is likely to be the case with most owners we spent the majorityofourtestinEcomode.

Summary

It’s almost unheard of for a new vehicle to get such a range of enhancement so soon after its original release. But that’s what happened with the Solterra between March2024andOctober2025.

Starting with the significant price cuts the MY26 Solterra gets new styling, increased power, extra driving range, fasterchargingandatechupgrade. While the same upgrades have been made to the NY26 Toyota bZ4X the comparative pricing between the two rivals is now closer than before. So, well worth potential buyers doing a comparisontest.

Around the grounds

Scores from Geelong & District, Geelong and Bellarine Football Leagues played on Saturday 18 April.

GEELONG&DISTRICT

Inverleigh 5.5(35), 8.8(56), 12.11(83), 20.17(137)

Corio0.0(0),2.3(15),2.5(17),2.6(18)

Goals: Inverleigh - N. Sneskov 6, J. Reid 3, J. Bacon 3, M. Dickson 2, N. Mayes 2, D. Peel, B.Warren,B.McIntosh,S.Cations.Corio-T. McMahon,J.Blackney.

Best: Inverleigh - F. O’Keefe, J. Viney, L. Wilson, J. Bacon, N. Sneskov, B. McIntosh. Corio - T. Mcmahon, D. Waldron, J. Hall, J. Evans,J.Blackney,B.Cervenka.

Bell Post Hill 6.4(40), 9.8(62), 12.10(82), 17.15(117)

Anakie1.4(10),2.8(20),3.8(26),7.9(51)

Goals: Bell Post Hill - L. Wilson 4, H. McIntyre 3, F. Jones 2, D. Handley 2, J. Saunders2,R.Dixon2,Z.Jones,N.Costello. Anakie - W. Davey 2, B. Gerrard, P. Ridout, O.Barter,M.Gavin,S.McLachlan.

Best: Bell Post Hill - J. Saunders, J. Yates, D. Godwin, F. Jones, T. Barton, L. Wilson. Anakie-J.Francese-Fulton,B.Goodwin,N. McDonald,R.Law,B.Gerrard,OBarter.

North Geelong 1.9(15), 8.12(60), 13.16(94), 21.20(146)

Thomson0.0(0),1.1(7),2.4(16),5.4(34)

Goals: North Geelong - R. Desnoy 4, O. Riccardi 4, B. Miller 4, B. Riccardi 2, T. Schwennesen 2, M. Habib 2, C. Pasque, J. Purcell, C. Vaughan. Thomson - Jordan Camm3,M.Deller,JoshCamm.

Best: North Geelong - O. Riccardi, Z. Schwennesen, T. Schwennesen, B. Miller, B. Orr, J. Jewell. Thomson - J. Hanneysee, C. MacFadyen, Z. Rochow-O’Toole, R. Dixon, F.Kerr.

EastGeelong5.9(39),12.11(83),16.14(110), 18.17(125)

Geelong West Giants 1.0(6), 1.0(6), 2.4(16), 5.4(34)

Goals: East Geelong - Z. Smith 7, C. Ezard 4, A. Steele 2, S. King, J. Payne, W. Hough, J. McIntyre, M. McCombe. Geelong West Giants - J. Carey 2, A. Buckwell, J. Jans, N. Butters.

Best: East Geelong - J. McIntyre, A. Steele, J. Payne, Z. Smith, J. Mclean, C. Ezard. Geelong West Giants - B. Greaves, J. Jans, Z. Rowarth,M.Beattie,B.Mitchell,J.Greave.

Werribee Centrals 2.4(16), 4.9(33), 6.11(47),10.15(75) Bannockburn 3.1(19), 4.5(29), 8.6(54), 11.7(73)

Goals: Werribee Centrals - A. Stone 3, M. Culliver 2, J. Stephenson, B. Houlihan, B. Carlton,I.Cohen,D.Phillips.Bannockburn - B. Kelly 4, H. Hawker 3, T. Gibson 2, W. Mack2.

Best: Werribee Centrals - J. Stephenson, B. Carlton, M. Culliver, D. Chesterman, T. Camilleri, D. Phillips. Bannockburn - R. Perkins, H. Hawker, R. Ginn, J. Brauman, B. Kelly,L.Bowdern.

Winchelsea 2.1(13), 6.2(38), 10.2(62), 11.5(71) Belmont Lions 2.1(13), 3.6(24), 4.7(31), 5.8(38)

Goals: Winchelsea - J. Gould 5, C. Primmer 2, C. Brown, B. Mumberson, F. Parish, N. Harvey. Belmont Lions - N. Houtsma 2, B. Evans,S.Gunther,J.Stapleton.

Best: Winchelsea - C. Parish, J. Huff, A. Walsh, J. Gould, O. Mahncke, S. Adams. Belmont Lions - C. Farchione, L. Slorach, D. Johnston, J. Wilson, N. Houtsma, J. Stapleton.

GEELONG

Newtown & Chilwell 4.2(26), 7.5(47), 11.8(74),13.9(87)

StJoseph’s1.3(9),1.6(12),2.11(23),4.16(30)

Goals: Newtown & Chilwell - C. Fopiani

5, J. Coburn 2, L. Nash 2, L. Morey, M. Dodos, A. Harkness, J. Modola. St Joseph’s - M. McLachlan, G. Posterino, M. Chafer, J. Adams.

Best: Newtown & Chilwell - L. Maddock, C. Wilkinson, N. Harris, G. Bove, J. Modola, M. Diamond. St Joseph’s - A. Humphrey, G. Morrison,J.Nurnaitis,J.Gow,J.O’Dwyer,R. Connolly.

Grovedale 4.2(26), 5.8(38), 9.11(65), 16.15(111)

StAlbans2.4(16),4.7(31),4.12(36),5.14(44)

Goals: Grovedale - T. Gillett 8, R. Abbott 2, L. Ellis 2, J. McCarthy, J. Caia, N. Deans, W. Ford. St Albans - J. Russell, W. Lane, T. Roberts,J.Grigsby,T.Higgins.

Best: Grovedale - J. Caia, W. Ford, T. Gillett, B. Ferguson, J. Kelly, L. Ellis. St Albans - H. Cockerell,H.Andrews,T.Higgins,B.Coutts, N.Cockerell,H.Elliot.

Bell Park 5.4(34), 7.6(48), 10.8(68), 12.10(82)

South Barwon 1.2(8), 2.5(17), 5.9(39), 7.11(63)

Goals: Bell Park - J. Sarcevic 6, O. Hicks 2, M. Mahady, R. McWaters, J. Birmingham, F.Marris.SouthBarwon-J.Broughton2,K. O’Neil, T. Peirce, H. Sinnott, A. Boseley, M. Caldow.

Best: Bell Park - O. Bridgewater, J. Sarcevic, I. Wareham, F. Marris, J. Nihill, J. Bermingham. South Barwon - L. Weidemann, A. Boseley, H. Sinnott, T. Peirce,M.Caldow,J.Driver.

Colac5.3(33),7.4(46),10.7(67),11.8(74) Geelong West Giants 3.1(19), 5.3(33), 7.6(48),8.10(58)

Goals: Colac - K. Smartt 4, J. Garner 2, D. Lang 2, M. Robb 2, B. McCarthy. Geelong West Giants - L. Wittman 2, T. Lewis, B. Smigowski, L. Horniblow, J. Kaltenbach, S. Jones,W.Paul. Best: Colac - S. Giblett, L. Gorwell, J. McCormack, B. McCarthy, K. Smartt, J. Skinner. Geelong West Giants - R. Moore, M. Scoullar, B. Harvey, L. Handley, L. Horniblow,W.Paul.

Leopold 6.3(39), 13.9(87), 17.14(116), 26.20(176)

North Shore 6.2(38), 7.3(45), 9.5(59), 9.6(60)

Goals: Leopold - B. Clark 4, H. Morphet 3, L. Nash 2, D. Brislane 2, K. Gallagher 2, J. Henderson 2, D. Henderson 2, T. Porter 2, T. Lunnon-Johnson 2, M. Burgess 2, C. Gardiner, N. Ash, D. Pitcher. North Shore - B. Clifford 3, Jacob Sammut-Miljevic 2, B. Phillips 2, W. Milsome 2, D. Bennett, J. McQuitty.

Best: Leopold - B. Clark, M. Burgess, D. Henderson, J. Henderson, T. Porter, D. Brislane. North Shore - J. Sammut-Miljevic, B. Tregenza, D. Bennett, C. Harrison, L. Mamone,B.Clifford.

BELLARINE

Barwon Heads 5.3(33), 11.6(72), 17.7(109), 22.10(142)

Anglesea3.3(21),5.3(33),6.7(43),9.7(61)

Goals: BarwonHeads-M.Jensen5,C.Ward 3, K. Smith 3, J. Whybrow 2, J. Syddall 2, A. Ford 2, J. Henderson 2, H. Hyland, D. Bond, F. Cornell. Anglesea - W. Batson 2, J. Baker 2,D.Kerr,A.Braaksma,J.Walters,J.Carr,A. Gras.

Best: Barwon Heads - K. Polley, C. Ward, L. Davis, M. Jensen, Kye Smith, D. Graham. Anglesea - R. Baker, H. Ling, N. McGregor-Dawson, A. Gras, J. Jaska, N. Collins.

Newcomb1.2(8),7.7(49),9.13(67),13.17(95)

Modewarre 3.2(20), 4.3(27), 6.5(41), 9.8(62)

Goals: Newcomb - J. Duke 7, J. Saltalamacchia 2, J. Watson, R. Hollins, D. Johnstone. Modewarre - C. Joseph 3, S. Morter 2, T. Scott 2, A. Knight, D. Hemphill.

Best: Newcomb - J. Duke, L. Wagener, F. Anscombe, T. Webster, R. Jackman, A. Pepper. Modewarre - O. Cooke, Z. May, T. Scott.

Ocean Grove 1.2(8), 4.6(30), 6.12(48), 14.13(97)

Drysdale2.3(15),5.4(34),10.5(65),13.8(86)

Goals: OceanGrove-J.Paterson3,R.Devlin 3, B. Coote 2, L. Waldron 2, J. Thomson 2, B. Pohlner, J. Kneebone. Drysdale - J. Hargreaves5,J.Watson5,J.Payne,J.Breust, B.Sykes.

Best: OceanGrove-A.Woods,L.Morrow,B. Coote,L.Jarrad,H.Walsh,F.Rolfs.Drysdale - J. Jenkins, J. Hargreaves, J. Watson, J. Breust,B.Sykes,C.Tainton.

Queenscliff 6.4(40), 10.4(64), 12.7(79), 18.14(122)

GeelongAmateur4.4(28),9.7(61),11.9(71), 13.9(87)

Goals: Queenscliff - I. Grant 5, K. Keenan 4, J. Monahan 3, N. Rippon 2, C. Durran, S. Bowtell, J. Wright, J. Lindrea. GeelongAmauteur-S.Lloyd4,L.Reilly2,B. Barnett2,C.Green2,A.Browne,J.Sheehan, M.Day.

Best: Queenscliff - C. Durran, C. Whitley, J. Lindrea, I. Grant, K. Keenan, N. Rippon. GeelongAmateur-T.Gribble,A.Browne,S. Lloyd,B.Barnett,S.Alesios,D.Weigl.

Torquay 8.6(54), 10.13(73), 14.15(99), 16.20(116)

Portarlington 1.0(6), 2.2(14), 2.3(15), 3.4(22)

Goals: Torquay-T.Smith5,T.Boak3,B.Dyer 3, M. Boag 2, S. Ham, R. Page, J. Dawson. Portarlington - T. Miles, B. Williamson, S. Greenhough.

Best: Torquay - T. Emmerson, W. Doyle, S. Meagher, N. Turner, S. Ham, N. Mifsud. Portarlington - M. Ruiter, T. Cummins, B. Williamson, S. Greenhough, N. Lane, P. Eastman.

Around the courts

Scores and best players from the round of netball for Geelong & District, Geelong and Bellarine Netball Leagues played on Saturday18April.

GEELONG&DISTRICTNETBALL LEAGUE

Inverleigh50defCorio29

Best: Inverleigh - Taylah Nelson, Nicola McLennan, Adelaide Annand. Corio - Sarah Kasparian, Bridie Shanahan, Holly Ross. East Geelong 63 def Geelong West Giants13

Best:EastGeelong-MaggieMcInnes, AliciaKelton,ClaudiaCook.Geelong West Giants - Ellen Gleeson, Shae Hourigan, Sam Tucker.

BellPostHill55defAnakie35

Best: Bell Post Hill - not supplied. Anakie - Tamara Auld, Kyra Ballantyne,MillieKosmeyer. Bannockburn 46 def Werribee Centrals26

Best: Bannockburn - Alyce Willie, Lila Morris, Sharon Ford. Werribee Centrals - Natasha Dimkovski, Julia Nash, Alual Garang. Winchelsea 46 def Belmont Lions 42

Best: Winchelsea - Layla Pretorius, Grace Pullen, Liv Barber. Belmont Lions - Sophie Allison, Yianna Ross, EllaWasik.

Thomson62vsNorthGeelong35

Best: Thomson - Amelia Jarvis, Private player, Alexandra Muraca. North Geelong - Keira Marsh, Alexandra Smilovic, Eden McCawley.

GEELONGNETBALLLEAGUE

Newtown & Chilwell 68 def St Joseph’s50

Best: Newtown & Chilwell - Charity Nasalio, Julia Woolley, Vanessa Augustini. St Joseph’s - Elli Leydin, TeganPhilip,MegThrelfall. Grovedale59defStAlbans43

Best: Grovedale - Bonnie Coburn, Esther Kidmas, Scarlett Funcke. St Albans - Isabel Henriksen, Mia Robb,EbonyFrank. Colac56defGeelongWestGiants51

Best: Colac - Jessie Lang, Louella Tomlinson, Eliza Bennett. Geelong West Giants - Rachel Palmer-Brennan, Lily Mckimmie, AbigailThompson.

SouthBarwon67defBellPark50

Best: South Barwon - Olivia Cameron, Ellen Doyle, Michelle Svetnik. Bell Park - Matilda Pollard, CharlotteMorey,MakaelaConnelly.

BELLARINENETBALLLEAGUE

BarwonHeads61defAnglesea30 Bestnotsupplied. Modewarre45defNewcomb37

Best: Modewarre - Sarah Mulqueen, Sophie Brumby, Tayla Button. Newcomb-notsupplied. OceanGrove45defDrysdale43

Best: Ocean Grove - Bridgette Vos, Georgia Ryan, Julia Mitchell. Drysdale - Isla Cuddy, Mia Fallon, MadisonFoot.

GeelongAmateur53defQueenscliff 36 Bestnotsupplied. Torquay49defPortarlington42

Best: Torquay - Evie Hughes, Kiralee Collings, Sophie Ritchie-Crichton. Portarlington - Nicole Butler, MikaylaMevissen,MadelineCasey.

Cole’s two-year deal

Dual WNBL championship player Bec Cole will line up for Geelong Venom for at least the next two seasons.

ColewillreunitewithnewcoachCheryl Chambers after their time at Southside Flyers.

“Bec is the kind of player who elevates everyone around her,” Chambers said.

“She knows how I coach, she knows what I expect, and I know exactly what she bringstoateam.Thisisapartnershipthat’s going to be very exciting for Geelong.”

Cole’s quick hands and instinctive reads have made her one of the WNBL’s

most disruptive defenders and her ability to perform when games are on the line has cemented her reputation as a big-game player.

Cole has also worn the Opals jersey with distinction on the international stage.

“Geelong is a club on the rise, and when Cheryl came on board, that made the decision so easy for me,” Cole said.

“I know how she coaches and some of my best basketball has come under her.

I’m incredibly excited to get to work and help build something special here with the Venom.”

Cole joins co-captain Alex Sharp as the first two players on the Venom’s new-look roster.

Chambers said once she took the top job at Geelong, Cole was among the first calls she made.

“Having Alex and Bec locked in this early tells you everything about the direction we’re heading,” Chambers said.

“Thesearetwoplayerswithtremendous character – they compete, they lead by example,andtheymakethepeoplearound them better. Geelong fans are going to love watching this group.”

Pitcher storms to victory in Super Rods

Greater Geelong’s Allan Pitcher stormed to victory in the Super Rod tour’s latest Round at Redline Raceway, Ballarat on Saturday 18 April.

Pitcher said the racing was fast on a perfect speedway track surface.

Jamie May won heat one with a short lived 10-lap track record while in the same race Pitcher, despite a seventh spot result, blazed around in 14.499 seconds for a new one lap record.

A big crash for Sally Woolstencroft and May occurred in heat two while Woolstencroft was scorching around in second with May coming in hot in turn four in a battle for position sending both drivers skyward unintentionally.

Pitcher led all the way in heat three setting a new 10-lap record of 2:30.851.

A 25-lap final awaited competitors with Podger in the lead from the drop of thegreenflagwithTommyMarcochasing followed by Pitcher, Peter Duynhoven and Paul Verhoeven.

Nonintentional contact on lap 14 between Pitcher on Marco left the latter out of the race with damage while Pitcher restarted in second behind Podger.

Pitcher moved to the front on lap 17 with Podger, Duynhoven, Ash Marshall and Verhoeven the top five.

Marshall continued his barnstorming run from 11th spot on the start line to third by lap 20 with Tanner Barclay moving past Verhoeven for fifth on lap 23.

The chequered flag unfurled on a Pitcher victory with Podger getting close at the end finishing 0.281 behind at the line with Marshall, Peter Duynhoven and Barclay rounding out the top five.

Cameron bags 10 in Doggies rout, coach says century a ‘maybe’

By AAP

Chris Scott is optimistic Jeremy Cameron could again threaten to kick a century of goalsthisseasonaftertheGeelongspearhead broke another long-standing drought.

Not since Gary Ablett Snr - against Melbourne in 1994 - had any player bagged 10ormoregoalsinasinglematchatKardinia Park.

But Cameron wrote another piece of history with 10 majors in a 19.17(131) to 8.8(56) rout of the injury-hit Western Bulldogs.

It was the second-highest tally of the 33-year-old’s career, following his haul of 11 against North Melbourne last season.

“He was on, wasn’t he?” Scott said.

“He kicked seven in the first half and obviously in the third quarter we didn’t play as well as we would’ve liked, but every time he went near the ball it looked like good things were going to happen.”

Cameron kicked 88 goals last year at an average of 3.4 per game, and has 17 in five outings this season.

Lance Franklin was the last AFL player to reach triple figures, when he booted 113 goals in Hawthorn’s 2008 premiership side.

Scott said Cameron could “maybe” kick a ton, but urged caution against early-season predictions.

“Thegameisdifferentearlyintheseason,” Scott said. “That is a trend over a decent period of time, certainly the attack is a little bit different in April to what it is in the depths

of winter.

“But I would be optimistic because he doesn’t rely on one way to score; he can get you in the ground or in the air or up the ground.”

Thrilled with Cameron’s individual display, Scott was even happier with Geelong’s spread of contributors in attack against the Bulldogs.

Patrick Dangerfield returned from a calf injury with two goals and Jack Martin (one goal) matched his captain’s tally of 11 score involvements.

Only Cameron (12) had more, while Shannon Neale and Oliver Henry were also among the Cats’ nine goal-kickers.

Tight race to finals for Tuesday Women’s comp

LOCAL TENNIS

Donna Schoenmaekers

Tuesday Women’s competition returned after the Easter break and at round 10, teams are ramping up their form with only four weeks before finals.

Section 4 is one of the closest sections with seven points between first and fifth and the remaining teams still have an outside chance of sneaking into fourth.

Second placed Drysdale hosted Surfcoast Bellbrae in seventh with Drysdale setting its sights on Eastern Districts, just 44 points ahead, while Bellbrae was eyeing a move ahead of Barwon Heads.

LyndaMcPheeandJudyHarveykicked off for Bellbrae taking the first set 6-4, but Drysdale moved into gear reeling off the next four sets, with Lynda Smith winning three to get six points for the day before Bellbrae finished the match with its second set.

Point Lonsdale had a great win against sixth placed Barwon Heads to lift from the bottom of the ladder, getting up 5-1. While the set score looked one sided, the 27-36 match score showed it was anything but.

Tamara Gaylard and Louise Window spearheaded the team, winning their three sets, although their court time was extensive, going to 7-5, 6-4, 7-5. It was first vs third when Eastern Districts hosted Surfcoast Jan Juc in their first meeting due to a washout in round 3. With only four points separating the teams, there was plenty on the line. The away team started well with Gayle Roche and Sharon Seeley winning the first set 6-3 while Fiona Spence and Bronwyn O’Sullivan extended their lead winning 6-1.

Madison Gioffre and Kylie Cameron put Districts on the board getting up in the third set 6-4, but Spense and Seeley extended Jan Juc’s lead in the fourth. The teams went one set apiece with the remaining two sets, putting Jan Juc ahead four sets to two and drawing level with Drysdale and Eastern Districts on points, with only percentage separating first, second and third on the ladder.

Grovedale and Highton were sitting in fourth and fifth at the start of the day, and with only two points the difference, both teams were keen to post a strong win.

Scottfelttheforward-linewasaspotentas it has looked all season, albeit just six games into the campaign.

“The best forward lines, at least in my estimation,overtheyearshavebeentheones that are multifaceted,” Scott said.

“Jeremy kicks 10 and it sounds a bit silly but it didn’t seem to me like he was the only option in attack.

“He was able to finish his work but the other guys were good, too.”

Geelong (4-2) take on Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval in round seven, with Cameron likely eyeing another bag.

He kicked seven and six goals in his two outings against the Power last season.

Stacey Jensen and Jenny Finch opened Grovedale’s account winning the first set 6-4, but Highton stayed in touch with Lia Neate and Maree Biscan getting up 6-1. Grovedale got into a good position with Jensen and Dora Abdulla getting a tight 7-5 win while Finch and Kim Wells had a slightly easier time of it, winning 6-3. Highton was down but not out and locked in for the final two sets with Biscan and Melanie Wise taking the fifth 6-4, and Neate and Lisa Leahy the sixth 6-2, resulting in Highton ahead by four games, giving them the points for the win and drawing level with Grovedale on the ladder on points with percentage separating them.

There are still four weeks to play with only four points between first and fifth.

Theseteamswillbeplayingforsecondchance finals while the remaining sides will be hoping that results go their way to keep their chances alive.

Tigers prevail against Pies

Thomson took a while to shrug off a gutsy North Geelong in the Geelong & District Netball League A Grade game at Osborne Park on Saturday 18 April and Indepedent photographer Ivan Kemp captured some of the action.

Pies win big at home

North Geelong hosted Thomson for its first home game of the season after winning last season’s GDFL premiership. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Osborne Park on Saturday 18 April to see the Magpies win by 112 points.

2025 grand final sides meet

By Justin Flynn

Thomson coach Shannyn Leach admits that watching Belmont Lions unfurl their 2025 Geelong & District Netball League premiership flag this Saturday “might hurt a bit”.

The Lions pipped Thomson by two goals in an epic grand final last September, but a new season brings fresh hope and Leach is confidenthersidecanbethereaboutsagain.

The Tigers take on Belmont Lions on Anzac Day at Winter Reserve with last year’s result still fresh in the memory.

“It’s actually pretty exciting to be honest,” Leach said.

“It’s a game you want to play on a weekend like this, I think with Anzac Day, just the rivalry now between us and Belmont.AndIthinkit’sareallycompetitive, healthy rivalry.

“They’ve relatively stayed the same and obviously we’re a bit of a different side, but I do think it’s going to be a really great rematch. Might hurt a bit when they unveil the flag, but that’s still part of it.”

The Tigers won their opening match against Inverleigh in a cliffhanger and defeated a gallant North Geelong on Saturday 18 April.

The side is different to the one that went down in the grand final, but retained star goalers Cheyenne Philpott and Bree Caldwell and midcourters Amelia Jarvis and Ebony Harris as well as a goaler, who, for privacy reasons, is unnamed in this article.

“It’s a different side at the moment,” Leach said. “ I think the grand final hurt a lot of the girls last year, understandably, so it’s a blend, a blend of new and old, like literally.

“There’s a few newbies we’ve got that we’ve been lucky enough to get onboard and a couple we’ve elevated from B grade. I think it’s really great.

(There’s) opportunities for people.”

Thomson found itself 10 goals down at half-time in round 1 before lifting to scrape over the line by the barest of margins.

Last season Philpott played in defence despite being an established goaler, but found herself back in attack this season.

Leach moved the versatile Philpott to defence against Inverleigh and it paid off.

“ItisaluxuryandIthinkshe’sestablished herself as a goaler, which she has done over

the years and she stepped up into a keeper last year just for a change and she just excelled,” Leach said

“She was so good and I think probably converting her again last week showed how important she is for us back there and she played a bit of both again on the weekend.

“She’ll give us that versatility both up forward and down back and where we need her.”

Leach was also full of praise for North Geelong for its round 2 effort against her side.

“They were so good,” she said.

“Keira Marsh, she’s one of their goalers, has probably been one of their B graders in the past and has really stepped up.

“And Marney (McRandall), who’s one of their midcourters, was really powerful as well.

“They are a really, really good side, they know exactly where each other are going, what they’re doing.”

Despite a grand final defeat last year, Leach is not out for redemption.

“I think for us it’s about connection, having a connection on and off the court,” she said. “That’s something that we’ve been trying to work on a bit more this year, especially over all the grades, not just A grade, but across the club.

“And that’s something we’ve tried to focus on and trying to spend a bit more time with each other off the netball court.”

Geelong’s north takes on east in massive Anzac Day game

By Justin Flynn

A massive clash between Geelong’s north and east highlights round 3 of Geelong & DistrictFootballLeaguematchesplayedthis Anzac Day.

East Geelong faces its first genuine test this season after defeating Corio and Geelong West Giants easily in the opening two rounds while North Geelong took a while to overcome Bannockburn and then thrashed Thomson on Saturday 18 April.

The Magpies unfurled their 2025 premiership flag at their first home game at Osborne Park last weekend and quickly established their dominance, although it didn’t translate to the scoreboard.

The wasteful Pies kicked the first goal through Rory Desnoy in the opening minutes and then went on a run of 10 consecutive behinds before Mitch Habib broke through for a major in the fourth minute of the second quarter.

Consecutive goals from Osca Riccardi gave North a 47-point lead before Thomson had even scored.

Josh Camm finally got the Tigers on the board at the 17-minute mark of the term, but the damage was done and the game was over by half-time with the Pies leading by 53

points. It wasn’t until the 26th minute of the third term that Camm booted Thomson’s second major, but late goals to the Riccardi boys - Osca and then Boston - gave North Geelong an 80-point buffer going into the final stanza.

Cammkickedthefirsttwogoalsofthelast quarterandwasalonehandforThomsonin a superb game with three goals.

When Blake Miller goaled at the

30-minute mark of the last, the Pies brought up a 101-lead and stretched that to 112 by the time the siren sounded with Miller adding two more to finish the game with four along with Desnoy and Osca Riccardi.

ZAC Smith booted seven goals and Caleb Ezard four for East Geelong in a n 89-point win against Geelong West Giants. The Giants were able to restrict the Eagles to six goals after half-time while adding four themselves to fight the game out.

INVERLEIGH defeated Corio by 119 points with Noah Sneskov booting six goals and star midfielder Finley O’Keefe leading the way. The Devils were best served by midfielder Tom McMahon while young tall David Waldron worked hard.

BELL Post Hill overcame Anakie by 66 points with Jed Saunders prolific in the midfield and Jack Yates was his usual ballwinning self. Jackson Francese-Fulton was the Roos’ best with the youngster showing signs of a big season ahead.

WERRIBEE Centrals snatched a twopoint thriller against Bannockburn. Henry Hawker put Banno in front by a point with a goalatthe18-minuteofthelastterm,butthe rest of the match was a scrap with Centrals adding three behinds to sneak home with rebounding defender Jack Stephenson best and talented young utility Ryan Perkins best for Banno.

WINCHELSEA’S defensive game was at peak form with a 33-point win against Belmont Lions. The Blues restricted last season’s runners-up to two goals in the first term and then one each for the next three while at the other end, Jordan Gould booted five goals with midfielder Cassidy Parish best on ground. Recruit Christian Farchione was best for the Lions.