Geelong Indy - 29th May 2026

Gymnasts vault to success

Geelong’s young gymnasts are the toast of the city after producing some outstanding results at the 2026 Senior Victorian Championships at the State Netball and Hockey Centre in Parkville .

YMCA Geelong Gymnastics Club, based in Newtown, brought home state titles, All-Around championships, apparatus medals and Victorian team selections from the event held from 22 to 24 May.

Ivy Alford was crowned Level 8 Under All-Around Champion with Ailani Songsaeng taking out second place while the club secured the Level 8 Division 1 Team Champion title. In the Future International category, Lucy Riddle was awarded All-Around Champion and Beam Champion, while in the Developing Athlete category Olivia Meaney is now All-Around Champion, as well as Beam Champion, Floor Champion and Vault Champion and Alyssa Rantino took out third place in the All-Around.

See page 24 for the full story.

City reaches out

By Matt Hewson

Geelong council has committed to a new engagementpolicyfocusedonclearer,more inclusiveandtransparentdialoguewiththe community.

The new policy outlines when, how and with whom the City of Greater Geelong will conduct community engagement, how that feedback will be used in decision making and how the City will report back to the community.

Councillor Emma Sinclair said the new policywasoneoftheCity’smostimportant. “True community engagement sometimes requires relinquishing some control, which sometimes might make us a littlebithesitant,butwhenit’sdoneproperly

it’sawonderfulopportunity,”shesaid.

“We’re not the most diverse council…we don’t necessarily reflect the diversity of our wonderful Geelong community. So having a policy that guides how we connect with different members of our community is reallyimportant.”

ThepolicyalsooutlineswaystheCitywill broaden the reach of its engagement and reducebarrierstoparticipation.

“The Have You Say page on a website is not going to engage everybody in our community,” councillor Elise Wilkinson said. “There are a lot of people who would like to talk to somebody, and then they’d like to hear exactly how that information’s landed, what can be done and what that nextstepis.”

The council’s endorsement of the new policy at Tuesday night’s City Hall meeting followed on the heels of a question time submissionfromresidentTrishGant.

“Thelastfiveyears,Ihaveraisedanumber ofissuesduringquestiontime,”shesaid.

“In many cases, the responses have been brief…dismissive or there has been little follow-upafterwards.

“I have also attended meetings where members of the public asking questions appeared to be met with eye-rolling, sniggering or dismissive behaviour from councillors,whichIbelieveisinappropriate in a public forum and discourages communityparticipation.

“What steps will the council take to improve accountability, communication,

and the way members of the public are treated when participating in council meetings?”

Councillor Anthony Aitken said the communitywas“aheadofusagain”.

“What I’m hearing is that they actually want to know what influence they’re actuallymakingondecisionsthatarebeing madebyofficersandcouncillors,”hesaid.

“I suspect we’re going to have to listen a lotmoretowherethecommunityisatsowe canbetterrespondtothem.

“I’m really encouraged that the community is starting to demand a lot more of us in terms of engagement. It isn’t just about engaging, it’s about what we do with that information we receive from the community.”

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Ambo times continue to drop

Ambulance Victoria (AV) response times have been significantly faster over the past three months in the Barwon South West region.

AV Barwon South West regional director JessicaMcGowansaidparamedicsandfirst responders responded to more than 7000 Code 1 cases in the Barwon South West regionbetweenJanuaryandMarch2026.

“The quicker response times are thanks totheincredibleeffortsofourhard-working crews who are clearing hospital more than seven minutes faster than a year ago,” she said.

“When we leave hospital faster, we can get back out into the community faster – and that means better outcomes for patients facing critical life-threatening emergencies.”

Some of the biggest improvements in the Barwon South West region were in Torquay-Jan Juc and Ocean Grove-Barwon Heads.

Paramedics attended 70.9 per cent of Code 1 patients in Torquay and Jan Juc within 15 minutes – up from 65.5 per cent three months ago – the second biggest improvement in the state. As a result, the

averageCode1responsetimedecreasedby 44seconds.

In Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads paramedics attended 74.2 per cent of Code 1 patients within 15 minutes, up from 72.6 percentthreemonthsago,withtheaverage response time decreasing by two minutes andsixseconds.

GreaterGeelonghadthehighestworkload in the state, with paramedics attending 4765Code1cases–5.04percentofthetotal Code1workload–duringthequarter.

Ms McGowan said accessing urgent care services appropriate to medical needs

Addressing cyberbullying in community sport

By Jena Carr

AGeelongcharityishighlightingtheneed for early education around cyberbullying, as young people continue to experience issues online relating to their sport.

Sports Integrity Australia and the eSafety Commissioner’s The Digital Sideline report found that nearly one-in-five young athletes experienced cyberbullying connected to community sport.

Read the Play general manager Michelle Gerdtzsaidyoungpeopleshouldbeableto enjoy their sport without having negative impacts on their mental health.

Ms Gerdtz said the youth mental health

and wellbeing organisation delivered education programs through sporting clubs and community groups across the Barwon region.

“Young people tend to be on social media quite a bit, so I think there’s some pressure to perform and do well from people online,” she said.

“There’s unfortunately a notion at times that, for example, if you missed an easy goal or didn’t score enough runs in cricket, you could potentially be a target.

“It’s great that we’ve got so many young people involved in community sports in the Geelong region, but we don’t want it to become a negative experience for them.”

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Moorabool Street makeover

MooraboolStreetissettobetransformedby anewpublicartinstallation.

The section between Ryrie and Malop streets will soon feature median strip artwork depicting the Moorabool River and anewlightingupgrade.

Made from 1.4 tonnes of recycled glass, the installation has been designed by award-winning Sydney artist Beastman (akaBradleyEastman).

The artwork and lighting upgrades will be installed at night over two weeks in May andJune.

“I am excited to be the artist tasked with injecting colour and vibrancy into Moorabool Street, for me this artwork is about collaborating with the existing built environment and creating a visual connection between Geelong’s natural history, its evolving urban landscape and the movement of people through the city

every day,” Beastman said. “I want the artwork to feel energetic and rhythmic, like a current running through Moorabool Street, while also reflecting the layered stories and natural landscapes that have shapedtheGreaterGeelongareaovertime.

“I’mpassionateaboutbringingmyartwork and visual language to new audiences in regional and remote communities, this project continues to expand my growing bodyofpublicartworksacrossAustralia.”

The new lighting upgrade will bathe the streetinarangeofdifferentcolourstomark specialoccasionsandevents.

“This incredible artwork and lighting upgrade will now make meaningful steps towards our City’s core being something that we can all be proud of and show off to national and international visitors using the new convention centre,” mayor Stretch Konteljsaid.

freed up paramedics and first responders for the most critical, life-threatening emergencies.

“Getting the right care at the right time canmakeabigdifference.Ifyouneedurgent healthcare but it’s not life-threatening, we encourage you to consider Victoria’s range ofurgentcareservices,”shesaid.

“There are many free and fast options people can access when you need timely medical care and health advice, at any time of the night or day, including the Victorian virtual emergency department, nurse-on-callorurgentcareclinics.”

Buckley Falls engagement open

Geelong locals and Barwon River users can have their say on an upcoming project at the region’s only majorwaterfall.

Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has called for community feedback on proposed waterway improvements at BuckleyFalls.

Having secured $1.67 million in funding from the federal government to improve fish passage in the lower Barwon River, Corangamite CMA has opened an online survey to gather localopinionsonthefutureofthesite.

The project proposes measures to facilitate fish passage up the stream viafishladdersandconsidersremoval of artificial concrete capping to make iteasierforfishtomigrate.

Corangamite CMA senior project officer Wayne McLaren said addressing any community feedback would be important for the final design.

Grant said it was important that online spaces did not harm sport and healthy competition but rather enhanced them.

“Harmful and abusive conduct that was once confined to the sidelines no longer stays there but follows people home and onto their phones,” she said.

“Our research found that nearly one-in-fivechildrenwhohaveparticipated in organised sporting activities have experienced cyberbullying from someone connected to these activities.

“Six per cent of young people have experienced online hate from someone linked to their sport...and those responsible were most commonly peers, such as teammates or competitors.”

“Buckley Falls is a much-loved place for the Geelong community, and we want to make sure any future improvements are understood by the community and reflect what people valuemostaboutthesite,”hesaid.

“These proposed works are about supporting native migratory fish and improving river health for the community’s benefit, but it’s important we hear directly from the community to help guide how the projectmovesforward.”

Visit ccma.vic.gov.au/share-yourthoughts-on-buckley-falls to provide feedbackonBuckleyFalls.

Supporting literacy

By Matt Hewson

More than a thousand children and adults attendedlibrariesacrosstheGeelongregion to participate in an Australia-wide literacy initiativethisweek.

Fifteen Geelong Regional Libraries took part in the 26th National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) on Wednesday 27 May, joining an estimated 2 million people across the country who gathered to listen to readings of featured book Luna Roo: the KangarooBaller.

City of Greater Geelong councillor Elise Wilkinson, also deputy board chair of

Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC),readLunaRootochildrenatOcean GroveLibraryaspartofNSS.

“National Simultaneous Storytime is all about promoting a love of reading and supportingearlyliteracy,”shesaid.

“I am so proud of our Geelong Regional Libraries. They inspire us all with so many books and learning materials, and they are placeswherepeoplemeet,socialiseandfeel connectedtotheircommunity.

“This event is a fantastic opportunity to bring together young people and avid readers from across the municipality and intoourbelovedlibraryspaces.”

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GRLC acting chief executive David Semmensalsotookpart,readingatGeelong WestLibraryforNSS.

He said it was wonderful to see children and their families out and about in local libraries.

“It’s a simple idea – you all come together and read a book at the same time – but it really gets people into libraries, connecting with each other and building that sense of community,” he said. “Helping children associate reading with enjoyment helps lead to a love of lifetime learning. The more you can instil reading in our young people, thebetterthatsetsthemupforthefuture.”

A celebration of all things

Celtic

Australia’s premier Celtic folk festival returns to Portarlington this June long weekend with its most exciting programyet.

The four-day National Celtic Folk Festival, held across 10 venues throughout Portarlington from 5 to 8 June, brings together a lineup of the best folk music talent from Australia andacrosstheglobe.

From Irish siblings Séamus and Caoimhe, who recently won Best Emerging Artists at the RTÉ Folk Awards,tovibrantScottishfolk-fusion outfit Astro Bloc and perennial Aussie favourites Claymore, the festival will feature more than 60 musical acts spanning the full spectrum of Celtic music.

In addition to music, the festival boasts a wide range of cultural art forms and activities, including theatre, storytelling, dance, hurling, visual arts, the Heavy Games and swordplay.

Foodies can indulge in culinary delightsorparticipateinmasterclasses from the Celtic Kitchen, while those interested in learning about how to play the bagpipes, learn some Gaelic language or perform a sword dance can attend workshops throughout the weekend.

Festival director Una McAlinden saidaftera“slowcomeback”following the pandemic, “it feels like this year hasjusttakenoff”.

Visit nationalcelticfestival.com for thefullprogramofevents.

Stormwater diversion for Karaaf

A new stormwater diversion system will improve the health of Torquay’s Karaaf Wetlands, with installation set to begin later this year.

Surf Coast Shire Council has called for project tenders to help restore the natural waterway ebb and flow of the wetlands between Breamlea and Torquay.

Deputy mayor Tony Phelps said he was pleased to see the diversion project go out to tender and help revitalise the Karaaf Wetlands.

“We look forward to the system making a significant difference, helping to restore the health of the Karaaf,” he said.

“We have now completed three years of environmental monitoring in the Karaaf, and that will provide a great baseline understanding of its condition as we progress.”

A new pump at Esplanade Wetland will divert 25 per cent of its stormwater flows from residential areas away from the Karaaf and into an existing drainage network that comes out of the mouth of Deep Creek. Amonitoringsystemwillalsobeinstalled to monitor the volumes being diverted and the overall water flow into the Karaaf.

Member for Corangamite Libby Coker said the Karaaf Wetlands were an “environmentally significant” part of the region.

“This project will help restore healthier natural water flows and improve water quality over the long term,” she said.

Asectionofexistingmainspipebetween Sands Boulevard and Horseshoe Bend Road will also be upgraded as part of the diversion project.

Mural of hope for youth

Eightyoungpeoplehavetransformedablank wall into a vibrant mural that showcases the talent and creativity of Greater Geelong’s youth.

TheVoicesoftheNorthpilotartprogram spearheadedthedesignandinstallationof themuralatfOrTYouthCentreinNorlane.

Under the guidance of professional artist Sai Neoh, the project involved four pre-mural concept design workshops and athree-dayinstallation.

Artist Sai Neoh said the project helped build the confidence and creative skills of theyoungpeopleinvolved.

“Throughout the program, participants

Upcycling items into art

By Jena Carr

A new exhibition will showcase the benefits of recycling and repurposing items into art inQueenscliff.

Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House Gallery will host Artfully Repurposed for the upcycling exhibition’s third consecutive year from Saturday 30 May.

Curator Jaimie Mavromihalis said this year’s exhibition followed the theme of ‘Better Than New’ to show that people can have “beautiful things” without the “environmental cost”.

“The whole point of this exhibition and the concept of it is to repurpose and upcycle existing items and materials,” she said.

“The exhibition is basically exploring the concept of giving more thought to what new things come into our lives and where they come from.

“We’llalsobeprovidinginformationin the exhibition about where the materials have come from so people have that connection with the item.”

Ms Mavromihalis said the exhibition featured works from artists across the region, with a range of items, including textiles,wallart,jewellery,bags,clothing, toys and homewares.

“I love that everything is original, and everybody has their own creative spirit, whilebringingtheirownuniquetouchto it,” she said.

“It’s just that real individual and personal touch to each item that comes in, and I love the range of items and how unique they all are.”

The exhibition will also feature a display of postcards, made from preowned or recycled materials, as part of a competition celebrating Lifeboat Queenscliffe’s 100th anniversary.

People will be able to vote for their favourite postcard, with Artfully Repurposed running until 12 July.

explored national flowers from cultures around the world as a starting point for creative activities that reflected the diversity and identity of the local community,”Neohsaid.

“Using flowers as subject matter provided a broad and accessible range of forms, colours, and patterns for participants to explore while developing creative confidence and practical artmakingskills.

“Across four workshop sessions, the youngpeopleproducedsketches,paintings, colour studies, and compositional experiments, which were then combined

andrefinedintothefinalmuraldesign.”

For most participants, it was their first timepaintingbeyondacanvas,highlighting their commitment, determination, and persistence in learning and developing newskills.

“As a creative person who loves art, I thought the project was the perfect opportunitytolearnnewskillsandgrowin confidence,”KaylaBarrowsaid.

“I have ambitions to study art at university, so working on the mural was a great chance to gain experience in the industry and learn from a professional artist.”

City finances still in the red

By Matt Hewson

The City of Greater Geelong has forecast an operating deficit of $13.8 million for this financial year, according to the financial performance report tabled at this week’s meeting.

Councillor Andrew Katos presented the council’s third quarter financial report at City Hall on Tuesday night, which outlines the City’s year-to-date results and full-year forecasts.

Despite clawing back nearly $3.5 million this quarter alone, the City is still forecast to end 2025-26 with an underlying operating surplus of $13.8 million,

down $14.29 million on the $509,000 surplus forecast in July last year.

According to the report, the deficit is largely a result of the early receipt of $14.8 million of the federal government’s 2026 financial assistance grant in June 2025, a “timing variance” which favourably boosted last financial year’s result but adversely impacts this year’s bottom line.

Cr Katos said that timing variance led to the council’s figures looking “a bit skewed”.

“Last year looked a lot better, this year looks a lot worse,” he said.

“Unfortunately, that’s simply a timing

Be Bold, Be Heard expands

By Jena Carr

A program encouraging girls to take on more challenges in their school environments has expanded far beyond its roots in Geelong.

The Be Bold, Be Heard program will continue to expand to more schools across the state, with more than 20 public and non-government schools already involved.

Founding member and North Geelong Secondary College assistant principal Brad Headlam said the program started in Geelong to empower more students to share their voices.

“Be Bold, Be Heard gives teen girls the experience of improving equity through connection, empowerment and action,” he said.

“As a result, they build self-belief, confidence and leadership to take on a more positive future.”

Committee member and program graduate Annabelle Lane said the initiative had helped her in many ways and encouraged her to take action within her school community.

“As someone who was just waiting to create change but didn’t know how; Be Bold, Be Heard showed me how, and out came an amazing level of confidence and courage,” she said.

Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney said schools were important in shaping “confident, respectful and inclusive communities” alongside academic outcomes.

issue, (it’s) no reflection on any of the work done by (the) council or the officers.”

The council received some attention from the media this week for its $57 million reduction in capital works spending, a move Cr Katos said was necessary for financial sustainability.

“I’d love to have a $500 million capital works budget, but could our officers and staff achieve it in 12 months without putting pressure on needing additional staff, without putting pressure on contract prices, supplier prices, materials?” he said.

“You’d put enormous pressure on prices, and then that would be less value for

the ratepayer. Plus, you’d have to borrow more money.

“That’s one thing I do like in this report, the indebtedness ratio continues to come down…from over 60 per cent when we were elected 18 months ago to 46 per cent and continuing to fall.”

The council’s materials and services spending is $12.3 million favourable to the budget over the last nine months, with interest income also $2.1 million higher than expected.

However, asset depreciation (-$5.8 million) and reduced fees and charges (-$5.8 million) have reduced the positive impact of those factors.

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A reflection on war and peace

Few melodies have had as enduring an impact as the 15th century French tune L’HommeArmé,orTheArmedMan.

HugelypopularthroughtheRenaissance, themelodyhasbeenusedasthefoundation of over 40 different masses and been interpreted by folk bands and neo-classical composersalike.

One of the most famous of those recent interpretations is that of Karl Jenkins, who composed The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace in 1999 under commission from the UK’sRoyalArmouries.

In the Australian context, Jenkins’ work is inextricably linked with the Geelong Chorale, who performed the Australian

Trio’s

premiereofTheArmedManin2007.

Accompanied by an orchestra, the 40-piecelocalchoirwillonceagainperform the work in its entirety – 13 movements in all – at Wesley Uniting Church this Sunday 31 May under the direction of conductor

Allister Cox. Cox said the “incredibly well-written”workwouldtakeaudienceson anemotionaljourney.

“It’s got this journey, from getting ready, probably against our better judgement, and we’ve gone to war…and now we’re living withtheaftermath,butwe’relookingahead tothefuture.

“It wouldn’t surprise me if it caused some peopletohavetearsintheireyes.Imustsay, dependingonwhatmoodI’min,sometimes when I’ve listened to it I’ve had a tear in my eye.”

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“It was commissioned by the Royal Armouries – a museum that’s, I suppose, devotedtowar–tocelebratethemillenium,” he said. “They wanted to farewell the last century, which was probably the worst in terms of war, and hopefully look forward to amorepeacefulfuture.

creative connection has been formed over decades

Intheworldofmusic,changeiseverpresent, never more so than in the existence or identities of musical groups.

Members leave, bands break up, ensembles lose funding. Like the notes of a song, musical entities are momentary.

But one Australian chamber ensemble has stood the test of time, performing with the same trio of musicians for nearly three decades.

Formed in Adelaide in 1995, Seraphim Trio has consisted of Helen Ayres (violin), Anna Goldsworthy (piano) and Tim Nankervis (cello) since 1998, after which they have all become prominent figures in Australian classical music.

Over that time they have developed a bond of friendship, trust and musical chemistry that has sustained their creative partnership.

Goldsworthy, who is currently the dean of the Elder Conservatory of Music and school of performing arts at Adelaide University, said it was always “such a

pleasure” to resume their collective musical connection.

“We’ve borne witness to each other’s entire adult lives, we’ve been there with each other for all those major life transitions – partnership, parenthood, bereavement – and it’s a privilege to grow up with two people like Helen and Tim,” she said.

“To know them so intimately, both in termsoftheirstrengthsandvulnerabilities and the way we can complement each other and support each other…the trust we have is fundamental.

“It strikes me now that when we sit down together to learn a new piece, how quickly we’re able to make sense of it, because I do feel almost a type of collective cognition that has developed.”

Presented by Bellarine Classics,

Seraphim Trio will perform at the Barwon Heads Arts Hub on Sunday 7 June with a program featuring works by Mozart, Beethoven and Mendelssohn.

Goldsworthy said there was a “kind of lineage” from Mozart to Mendelssohn via Beethoven that connected the program from beginning to end.

“In literature, Harold Bloom talks about the ‘anxiety of influence’, but I think that’s probablyevenmoreprofoundinmusic,”she said. “Composers really directly address each other through genre, through key, through a whole lot of different modalities, and manage to have a conversation with each other over time.

“SoIthinkyoucanmapthatreallyclearly through this program in particular.”

Visit bellarineclassics.com.au for tickets and more information.

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Ava is making headlines

Local musician Ava Renee is set to perform her first headline show this June. She spoke to Matt Hewson about spending her whole life on the path of music.

At just 18 years of age, Ava Renee (aka Ava McInnes) is already a seasoned performer.

A long-time member of Geelong’s best-lovedchildren’sactTheMikMaks,Ava has sung on the hallowed turf of the MCG for the AFL’s Kids Round, collaborated with Sesame Street and Bounce Patrol and performed at some of Australia’s biggest musicfestivals,includingVividSydneylast month.

But in two weeks she will take a huge stepinanothermusicaldirectionwhenshe stepsontothestageatPianoBarforherfirst ever headline solo show and the launch of her debut EP.

“It’s something I’ve always wanted to do,” Ava said.

“Over the past few years I’ve been umming and ahing about it: will people come? Will it be worth it? Will people have fun?

“But I just decided to chase that opportunity,andforittobehappeningina couple of weeks is quite exciting.

“To bring the whole community together to enjoy live music is special, providing thatexperienceforpeopleisquiteexciting, too.”

Ava’s road has been leading to this moment for a long time. Her father Joel and his brothers Alan and Dean formed The Mik Maks when she was five years old, making music a central feature of her life.

“Music was always in my household and I grew up listening to a lot of different genres…I don’t actually remember a time when I didn’t want to be a musician, so I guess you could say it’s in my blood,” she said.

At the same time The Mik Maks formed, Ava took up lessons with singing teacher, choir director and musical theatre vocal director Tania Grant.

“She has always said that to be the best singeryoucanbeyouhavetobedisciplined in all different genres of music,” she said.

“So I started with classical and opera, andfromthereIwasgivenopportunitiesto sing all different genres and use different techniques.”

In grade five Ava received a musical scholarship to attend Christian College, where she completed her VCE last year.

Ava said Tania, who remains her singing mentor, has shaped the performer she is today.

“I’ve always been nervous about performingonstage,butshekindofhelped me turn that into adrenaline, which I’m forever grateful for,” she said.

“She always wanted me to give everything a go, and she always provided those opportunities for me, whether that’s singing an opera or singing a ballad.”

One of those opportunities was with The Mik Maks. Ava was still in primary school when she first began to perform with her family’s band.

“I think I started when I was nine, but I wasn’t considered a Mik Mak until later; I was just kind of there,” she said.

“I was just the fangirl following The Mik Maks around until they let me in the band. I guess you could say I kind of forced my way in.”

Nowadays, performing with The Mik Maks is her job, she said.

“Every single day is vastly different,” she said.

“It ranges from doing four hours of filming in the morning to doing two shows atnight,betweendoingsocialmedia,doing cameos (personalised videos) for fans…it’s pretty cool.

“(It’s taught me) less about performance and more about the ability to make people feel.

“It might not sound like much to go do a meet and greet for a dozen kids, but those kids will remember that for the rest of their life… you don’t really realise how much of an impact you can make in a child’s life.”

The past 12 months have been busy for Ava. Juggling year 12 with performing with The Mik Maks, life threw her another opportunity as final exams approached, this time in the form of Australian Idol.

“The funny thing is, I wasn’t actually considering applying; at the last minute a friend sent it, so I just went for it,” she said.

Ava performed Calbie Caillat’s Bubbly, receiving a yes from each of the judges, but didn’t progress beyond the audition phase.

“I didn’t go in expecting to get anything, I wasn’t terribly serious about it,” she said.

“The filming was in October…so I had SACs and exams for year 12, it was hectic but I got through it.

“I think it was just a great performance experience. I mean, you don’t get many opportunities to perform in front of Jess Mauboy, Marcia Hines and Amy Shark, so it was really cool meeting them.”

AfterfinishingschoollastyearAvathrew herself into writing her own original music and recording with local producer Isaac Barter.

“I worked with Isaac at school and he’s always been incredibly supportive, encouraging me to write my own stuff,

It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, always dreamed about as a kid, even before The Mik Maks. And the why is because I want to build a base where people can connect and relate to what I say - Ava Renee

to and step into that part of the classics of A

to produce and step into that part of the industry,” she said.

“It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, alwaysdreamedaboutasakid,evenbefore The Mik Maks. And the why is because I want to build a base where people can connect and relate to what I say.

“Everything that I write is incredibly honest, so it’s about connection.”

That honesty will be on display when Ava launches her new EP at Piano Bar, supported by fellow artists Heidi Muse and Evie Betsy and accompanied by pianist Will Harrison.

“My music is a mixture of pop, indie and Aussie rock elements,” she said.

“I’ve been very inspired by Southern Sons, Johnny Farnham, all the great

classics of Australian rock music. Being an acoustic set it’ll be a bit slower, a bit more sparse instrumentally, but it’ll give a little taste of what I’m creating.”

Lookingahead,Avasaidperformingwas still all she wanted to do.

“I want to keep working with The Mik Maks, because I feel like the impact we bring to the community is quite amazing, and I want to be part of that,” she said.

“And being able to connect with a global audience is quite cool as well.

“Then with my own stuff, I want to do more shows, get the music out there, just keep doing what I love and focus on that.”

Ava Renee is at Piano Bar on Sunday 14 June. Visit eventbrite.com.au for tickets and more information.

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Partnership for fairness

Geelong’s premier waterfront hotel has signedupforamulti-yearpartnershipwith one of the region’s major philanthropic communityfoundations.

TheGiveWhereYouLiveFoundationand Novotel Geelong have announced a new three-year strategic partnership to help createafairerGeelong.

Already a long-time partner of the foundation, Novotel Geelong will become Give Where You Live’s exclusive hotel partner and support its work raising funds forthelocalcommunity.

As the rising cost of living continues to put pressure on the community, Give

Where You Live chief executive Zac Lewis said local businesses like Novotel Geelong could play an important role in creating positivechange.

“We’re delighted to strengthen our partnership with Novotel Geelong and work together to drive meaningful change through a range of initiatives that raise vital funds to support the Foundation’s work across the Geelong region,” he said.

“At a time when more people than ever are seeking support, partnerships like this are critical in helping us respond to growing community need and ensure more people canaccessthesupporttheyneed.”

Novotel Geelong general manager Scott Bear is an official charity ambassador for the inaugural Geelong Running Festival, and will take part in the September marathon to raise funds for Give Where YouLive.

He said the hotel was proud to continue its long standing support of the foundation anditsworkacrosstheregion.

“Novotel Geelong is excited to be the exclusive hotel partner of Give Where You Live, a foundation we have been working withformanyyears,”MrBearsaid.

“The Foundation’s commitment to food security, homelessness assistance and

Experience the tastes of Geelong at festival

The Tastes of Greater Geelong festival is back for its 15th year, with a range of delectableeventsheldacrosstheregion.

Running from Friday 19 June to Sunday 19 July, the month-long celebration of all things culinary will offer more than 70 degustation experiences, markets, tours, workshops and activities from Corio to Ocean Grove and Freshwater Creek to Portarlington.

The festival will open with the Geelong City Night Market, where locally produced food, music and roving entertainment will transformLittleMalopStreet.

Celebrity chef and Tastes ambassador Darren Purchese said there would be no need to look further than the Greater Geelongregionforthebestfoodanddrinks thiswinter.

“Geelong’s food and beverage industry is so unique, it’s very special, because it’s diverse, there’s lots of different cuisines here, a lot of talented people, and great producers–sothisreallyistheplacetobe,” MrPurchesesaid.

“It is winter, but we do encourage you to get out of your homes and come to this festival. Not only might you find your

favourite new spot, or something that you haven’t tried before, you’ll also be supportingbusinesses.

“The Tastes of Greater Geelong food festival is not just for locals, although we want to see you down there, it’s for people from all over Victoria. Come down and see whatthisregionhastooffer,youwillnotbe disappointed.”

Visitgeelong.link/Tastes2026toviewthe fullprogram.

inclusive employment aligns with Novotel Geelong’s values of people, passion and integrity whilst providing the opportunity for our team to work for something greater thanthemselves.

“We are looking forward to continuing to raise awareness and funds in this space to ensure everyone across our community receivestheassistancetheyneed.”

Novotel Geelong will also host a trivia nightinitsPeninsulaRoomonThursday18 Juneaspartofitsfundraisingeffortsforthe foundation. Visit novotelgeelong.com.au/ special-offers/TriviaNight for tickets and moreinformation.

VICTORIAN LAW WEEK

18 - 24 May 2026

Understanding Law Week

Everyyear,VictorianLawWeekprovidesan important opportunity for the community to better understand the legal system, the role it plays in everyday life, and the supportavailablewhenlegalissuesarise.

It is a week dedicated not only to education, but also to connection –bringing together legal professionals, community organisations, schools and everyday Victorians to encourage open conversations about justice, rights and responsibilities.

For many people, the law can feel overwhelming or difficult to access. Whether it relates to renting a home, workplace rights, family matters, wills and estates, consumer protectionornavigating disputes, legal issues are often closely tied tosomeoflife’smostsignificantmoments. Victorian Law Week

topicsmoreapproachablebyprovidingfree events, workshops, information sessions andresourcesacrossthestate.

Importantly,theweekhighlightsthatthe legal system is not only about courts and legislation – it is about people. It is about ensuring fairness, protecting rights and helping communities feel informed and empowered. Community legal centres, local organisations and legal professionals play a vital role in making legal support accessible to those who may otherwise struggletoseekadvice.

In regional communities such as Geelongandsurroundingareas,initiatives like Victorian Law Week are particularly valuable. They help connect residents with local services, encourage greater awareness of legal protections and foster strongercommunityengagement.

The Guide

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Friday, May 29

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PICK OF THE WEEK

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG,R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Advice for the home gardener.

8.30 Shetland. (Mv) Thesearch ison for Ian, asCalder and Tosh dig into Annie and Bergen’s relationship.

9.30 Gruen. (PG,R) Presented byWil Anderson.

10.05 Urzila. (Mals,R) Urzila’s camping hatred sparks woe.

10.35 ABC Late News.

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

11.40 Love Me. (Mls,R)

1.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+dhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

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ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

Since coming to prominence in the UK after a year-long stint marooned in the Outer Hebrides for the BBC documentary Castaway2000, adventurer Ben Fogle (pictured) has delighted in completing extreme feats, witnessing natural wonders and sharing his passion for environmental conservation in all manner of programs. In this three-part exploration, Fogle embarks on a once-in-a-lifetime journey across China, delving into 3000 years of history and discovering how the country rapidly transformed to become the global powerhouse it is today. Friday’s second chapter finds him in the heart of the country, where deep-rooted traditions endure despite modern technology.

9-1-1

Seven, Monday, 8.40pm

Stealing the title of “most adrenaline-pumping season finales” from Grey’sAnatomy, this Los Angeles-set first responder drama doesn’t hold back when it comes to setting up a (literal) cliffhanger. From bombings to a train derailment or bridge collapse, sergeant Athena Grant (Angela Bassett, pictured) of the LAPD and her firefighting friends at Station 118 are able to handle almost anything the show’s writers throw their way. Season nine’s hardhitting send-off is no exception, with Athena battling for her life in hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound and her colleagues working overtime to track down the man responsible before he can endanger anyone else – or worse, finish what he started.

SEVEN (6, 7)

SHAUN MICALLEF’S GOING FOR BROKE

ABC TV, Tuesday, 8pm

Shaun Micallef (pictured) has uncovered several sobering truths behind the glitzy facade of the gambling industry in this insightful docuseries, but Tuesday’s conclusion ups the ante. Visiting a Wollongong family, the comedian finds out if the odds are already stacked against the next generation of Australians, for whom sports matches seem to go hand in hand with advertising and betting. He also spends a baffling afternoon with poker machine influencer Luca Kante and his fans, before heading to Parliament House in Canberra for a chat with independent senator and former Wallabies captain David Pocock about the Murphy Report and gambling reform. Forsupport,callGambler’s Help(1800 858 858). oon with er Luca re ouse th d n er’s

NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Compass. (R) 10.30 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 11.00 Restoration Aust. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Assembly. (R) 1.45 Bad Company. (M, R) 2.10 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 3.00 Restoration Aust. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 BBC News At Six. 8.30 France 24 English News. 9.00 DD India News Hour. 10.00 Legacy List. (PGa, R) 11.10 Making It. (PG, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Land Wars. (R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 18. Highlights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Malicious Mind Games. (2022,Mav,R) Laura Ault. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted byLarry Emdur.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains. Paul Merton travels onthe Glacier Express. 8.30 China With Ben Fogle. BenFogle journeys through the heart ofChina. 9.50 Rock Legends: Simple Minds. (PGs,R) 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 The King. (MA15+av) 11.40 Babylon Berlin. (Mav, R) 1.40 Syndrome E. (MA15+s, R) 3.35 Finding Your Roots. (PG, 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. 11.15 The Makery. 11.30 Wiggle. 11.45 Andy’s Global Adventures. 1.30pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 1.50 Kangaroo Beach. 2.45 The Makery. 3.05 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.55 BattleBots. 9.40 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. Alead-up tothe Friday night AFL match.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round12. Carlton vGeelong. From the MCG. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.15 GetOn Extra. Alook atthe weekend’s best racing. 11.45 To Be Advised.

1.20 Quacks. (MA15+dns) John falls inlove with awoman from the apothecary.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

7TWO (62, 72)

6am Morning Programs. 7.20 FBC News. 8.10 NHK Newsline. 8.40 CBC The National. 9.30 BBC News At Six. 10.00 France 24 English News. 10.30 The Movie Show. 12.15pm DW The Day. 12.45 Red Flag: Music’s Failed Revolution. 2.05 Masculinity. 3.00 Bamay. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.35 Inside The Huddle. 6.05 Over The Black Dot. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. 1.35am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6am Morning Programs. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Imagine Holidays Iconic Rail Journeys. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes. 8.00 Escape To The Country. 11.00 The Yorkshire Vet. Midnight Bargain Hunt. 1.00 Fresh TV. 1.30 Room For Improvement. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Animal Rescue. 3.00 Better Homes. 5.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 5.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (64, 73) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: The Perfect Wedding Match. (2020, G, R) Jenna Michno, Tyler Courtad. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00[MELB] TippingPoint Australia.(PG,R) 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 6.30 Bold. (PG, R) 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Escape To The Chateau. Anew year brings big changes asDorothy designs adreamy, cloud-inspired bedroom. While she settles into her sanctuary, Dick and Angel move into the Honeymoon Suite.

8.30 To Be Advised.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG,R) Hosted byBen Shephard.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) Sonny meets some pigeon fanciers.

4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Postcards. (PG,R)

9GEM (81, 92)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Theatre Dome. 8.00 LEGO Friends: Girls On A Mission. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.30 Bewitched. 11.30 Rugby Heaven. 12.30pm Manifest. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld.

Noon MOVIE: The Darkside. (2013, PG) 1.40 Bigger & Blacker: Steven Oliver, My Life In Cabaret. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 5.55 Bamay. 6.30 Wildest Places: Great Barrier Reef. 7.30 MOVIE: Storm Boy. (2019, PG) 9.25 MOVIE: Backroads. (1977, MA15+) 10.25 Nula. 10.55 Benny And The Dreamers. Midnight The Boy, The Queen And Everything In Between. 12.25 Not Even. 12.55 Big Backyard Quiz. 2.00 On The Road. 4.00 Late Programs. NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 9.35 Kindred. 11.25 The Thicket. (2024, Malsv) 1.25pm Spear. (2015, Malw) 3.00 Another Country. (2015, PGaw) 4.25 The Snow Foxes. (2023, PGv) 5.55 The Unknown Country. (2022, PGa) 7.30 Haywire. (2011, Mlv) 9.15 Looking Glass. (2017, MA15+asv) 11.10 Hail, Caesar! (2016, PGlsv) 1.05am The Sweeney. (2012, MA15+lv) 3.10 The Tracker. (2002, Mav) 5.00 The Movie Show. 5.35 The Unknown Country. (2022, PGa)

Pawn Stars. 7.30 Surveillance Oz. 8.30 MOVIE: The Da Vinci Code. (2006, M) 11.30 MOVIE: 21. (2008, M) 2am Pawn Stars. 3.00 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 4.00 Surveillance Oz. 5.00 Ax Men.

6.00 10 News+.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG,R) Hosted byRebecca Gibney.

7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) Acouple must bring their house upto date.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns,R) Celebrity panellists compete tosee who can remember the most about events ofthe week.

9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage ofnews, sport and weather.

10.40 The Big Bang Theory. (PG,R)

10 News+. (R)

Home Shopping. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon London Kills. 1.00 The Brokenwood Mysteries. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Baby And The Battleship. (1956) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Cronulla Sharks vManly Sea Eagles. 9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match. 10.45 MOVIE: Rambo III. (1988, M) 12.45am Major Crimes. 1.45 MOVIE: The Baby And The Battleship. (1956) 3.45 Explore. 4.00 Danger Man. 5.00 Late Programs. 10 DRAMA (53, 12)

10 COMEDY (52, 11)

9GO! (82, 93)

Saturday, May 30

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

SEVEN (6, 7)

NINE (8, 9) 6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (PG) 12.00 Football. VFL. Round10. Carlton v Geelong. 3.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 4.10 Shaun Micallef’s Going For Broke. (PG, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals,R) Kath’s

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG,R) Presenter Tom Gleeson grills four self-declared experts ina comedic quiz show.

7.00 ABC News. Takes alook atthe top stories ofthe day, including coverage ofdeveloping stories and events.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv) Alocal women’s football match iscut short when the star player isfound dead.

8.30 Silent Witness. (Final,MA15+av) When six people are slaughtered byan unknown gunman, Nikki and Jack must work against

10.15 Bergerac. (Mlv,R) Bergerac’s career ison the line asthe case gets personal. 11.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Continuous music programming.

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.30pm The Scarecrows’ Wedding. 4.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.05 Octonauts And Operation Deep Freeze. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.55 Caper Crew. 9.15 Mr Bean: The Animated Series. 9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 12.50pm Wildest Places: Great Barrier Reef. 1.45 Nula. 2.15 Over The Black Dot. 2.45 Always Was Always Will Be. 3.25 Songrites. 4.30 This Is Indian Country. 5.00 Treaty Road. 5.50 Our Law. 6.35 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Rogue. (2007, MA15+) 10.20 Yothu Yindi Tribute Concert. 11.45 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 12.50 PBS News. 1.50 Who Do You Think You Are? (Malv, R) 2.55 Stories From The Cities. (PG) 3.25 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 19. Highlights. 5.30 Sinking The German Fleet. (PGav, R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Jewels Of The Mediterranean: Ibiza. (PGaw) Takes alook atIbiza. 8.25 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland: From Lucerne Via Interlaken To Jungfraujoch. (Mn,R) Atrain journey from Lucerne toJungfraujoch.

9.25 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar: Passion. (Mal,R) Elizabeth Taylor challenges the studio system.

10.20 The Wonders Of Europe: Wawel Castle. (Mv,R) 11.20 Snowpiercer. (Mv,R) 2.05 Matched. (PG, R) 3.50 My Unique B&B. (PG, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning

Programs. 10.30 The Movie Show. 12.15pm The Swiping Game. 12.35 Black Comedy In America. 2.25 Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.35 Mastermind Aust. 6.35 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. 12.30am Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. 3.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. 12.20pm Blackout Love. (2021, Mdls, Italian) 2.10 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PGa, Tamil) 3.50 Discovering Film. 4.40 The Red Turtle. (2016, PGa, No dialogue) 6.15 Trinity Is Still My Name. (1971, PGv) 8.30 O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000, Mv) 10.30 Lonesome. (2022, MA15+adlnsv) 12.20am Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Lord Mayors Cup, Bel Esprit Stakes and Queensland Derby. 5.00 Seven News At5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG,R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted byJohanna Griggs. 8.00 Ooops! I Bought A Pub. (PG) Shane Jacobson buys arundown country pub sight unseen and attempts tobring itback tolife.

8.30 MOVIE: Gladiator. (2000,Mav,R)

Asuccessful Roman general seeks revenge after heis betrayed and his family ismurdered bythe emperor’s heir. Having been forced tobecome agladiator, heuses his new position inthe arena totorment his nemesis. Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen. 11.40 To Be Advised. 12.40 Devils. (MA15+av) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG,R)

7TWO (62, 72)

6am Morning

Programs. Noon Australia’s Amazing Homes. 1.00 Australia’s Big Backyards. 2.00 Animal Rescue. 2.30 Harry’s Practice. 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Lewis. 10.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Australia’s Amazing Homes. 12.30am Late Programs.

7MATE (64, 73)

6am Morning

Programs. 2pm Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 3.00 Motor Racing. National Drag Racing C’ship. Top Fuel C’ship. Riverbend Nationals. 4.00 Duck Dynasty. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: Taken 3. (2014, M) 9.45 MOVIE: The 6th Day. (2000, M) 12.15am Late Programs.

We Local News

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 TBA. 12.30 Destination WA. (R) 1.00 Explore TV Viking. (R) 1.30 Let’s Eat With George. (R) 2.00 Ready Vet Go: The Vet Paramedics. (PGalm, R) 2.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGl, R) 3.30 Tasman Trails. (PGl) 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Dune. (2021,Mav,R) Ayoung nobleman and his family accept stewardship over adangerous planet. Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac.

10.30 MOVIE: Species. (1995,MA15+hlsv,R) Scientists chase ahalf-alien girl who escapes from alaboratory, concerned she intends tobreed. Natasha Henstridge, Ben Kingsley.

12.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av,R) Stabler uncovers

1.30 Soccer. UEFA Champions League. Final. Paris Saint-Germain vArsenal. 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG,R)

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 MOVIE: Father’s Doing Fine. (1952) 12.45pm MOVIE: The Small Back Room. (1949, PG) 3.00 TBA. 5.00 Poirot. 7.00 Tennis. French Open. Midnight Rizzoli & Isles. 1.00 See No Evil. 2.00 MOVIE: Aces High. (1976, M) 4.05 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 5.30 Open Homes Australia.

9GO! (82, 93)

6am Morning

Programs. Noon Soccer. English Premier League. Crystal Palace vArsenal. 2.00 Snackmasters. 3.30 MOVIE: Bookworm. (2024, PG) 5.40 MOVIE: Show Dogs. (2018, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Shazam! (2019, M) 10.10 MOVIE: Cooked. (2025, MA15+) 11.50 Top 20 Funniest. 12.45am Prodigal Son. 2.30 Late Programs.

TEN (5, 10)

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 11.30 Farm To Fork. (R)

6.30 The Dog House. (R) Abiker hopes aminiature pinscher that lives life inthe fast lane can behis new sidekick. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (Return,PG) Theteam helps afamily ofsix that isbursting atthe seams ina two-bedroom house. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mad,R) NSWAmbulance crews race toa call for aslashed throat, perform life-saving CPR onteens, treat asuspected drug overdose ata brothel and rush toa potential stroke ata building site. 11.30 Elsbeth. dies ina suspicious cleaning accident. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

Sunday, May 31

ABC TV (2)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 The Assembly. (R) 3.15 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. (PG, R) 4.00 Restoration Aust. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Gangs And God. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Assembly: Ian Thorpe. (Final,PGa) Students return tointerview Ian Thorpe.

8.15 Bad Company. (Final,Ml) Opening Night of LePaysan... arrives.

8.40 Bergerac. (Final,Mlv) Trapped and desperate, Bergerac must negotiate for his life while still drawing together the threads ofthe mystery.

9.40 Death In Paradise. (Mv,R) Astar football player isfound dead.

10.40 Silent Witness. (Final,MA15+av,R)

12.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.00

Movin’ To The Country. (R) 4.30 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Bluey’s Big Play. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 The Inbestigators. 7.45 Caper Crew. 8.05 Secrets At Red Rocks. (Final) 8.30 Animal Park. 10.00 Late Programs.

SBS (3)

6am Morning Programs. 12.00 PBS News Compass Points. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 The Point. (R) 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike Championship. Round4. 4.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 4.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 20. Highlights. 5.25 Marilyn Monroe: The Rise Of An Icon. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Hunt For The Last Nazis. (Malv) Alook atNazi war criminals hiding inAustralia. 9.00 Mysteries Of Stonehenge: Secrets Of The Sun. (Mav,R) Takes alook atthe prehistoric structure that isStonehenge onEngland’s Salisbury Plain. 10.50 Pan Am: Rise And Fall Of An Aviation Icon. (PG,R) 11.50 The Fastest Bicycle. (Ml) 1.40 Matched. (R) 3.25 U-96, The True Story Of Das Boot. (PGaln, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning Programs. 12.15pm The Swiping Game. 12.35 Everything’s Gonna Be All White. 1.35 Faithless. 2.05 Jeopardy! 4.10 WorldWatch. 5.35 The Frontier. 6.30 Abandoned Engineering. 8.20 Travel Man. 8.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. 11.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. 3.25am Late Programs.

(6, 7)

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. Round12. Melbourne vGWS Giants.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round12. West Coast vEssendon. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking alook back atall the action from the match.

11.00 7NEWS Spotlight. (R)

12.10 A Friend Of The Family. (MA15+a,R) TheBrobergs are atthe end oftheir rope.

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

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted byGrant Denyer.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (62, 72)

6am Morning

Programs. 12.30pm Harry’s Practice. 1.00 Better Homes. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Surgery Ship. 3.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.30 My Greek Odyssey. 5.30 Australia’s Amazing Homes. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 The Coroner. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Maternal. 11.30 The Coroner. 12.30am Late Programs.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 12.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 1.00 GolfBarons. (PGl, R) 1.30 Fish Forever. 2.00 Oz Off Road TV. (PG) 3.00 Find My Country House

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 Shark! (Premiere,PGal) SixAussie celebrities face their fears.

8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.40 9News Late.

10.10 The First48: What About Me/Last Round. (Mal,R)

11.10 American Ripper: Blood And Bone. (Mav)

12.00 Oz Off Road TV. (PG,R)

1.00 Let’s Eat With George. (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. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 1pm Midsomer Murders. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Canberra Raiders vNorth Qld Cowboys. 6.00 Police Rescue Australia. 7.00 Tennis. French Open. Midnight Major Crimes. 1.00 See No Evil. 2.00 Transplant. 3.00 Iconic Australia. 4.00 Avengers. 5.00 My Favorite Martian. 5.30 Late Programs.

6.30 10 News+. Hosted byDenham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. (PG) Amateur cooks take tothe kitchen. 8.15 Race Across The World. (Ml) Theteams travel through Sumatra, enduring anad-hoc transport system, limited accommodation options and virtually zero English spoken.

9.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGal,R) Anisa Nandaula, Brett Blake, Celia Pacquola, Joel Creasey and Rove McManus decipher aRoman numerals task.

10.30 FBI. (Mv,R) Abus explosion kills several people. 11.30 10 News+. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Fishy Business. (Return) 2.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 3.00 Counting Cars. 4.00 Duck Dynasty. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Inside Man. (2006, MA15+) 11.10 MOVIE: S.W.A.T. (2003, M) 1.40am Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Morning Programs. 12.50pm With Or Without You. (2021, Mls, Italian) 2.55 The Unknown Country. (2022, PGa) 4.30 Hail, Caesar! (2016, PGlsv) 6.30 Notorious. (1946, PGa) 8.30 100 Yards. (2023, Mv, Mandarin) 10.30 Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery. (1997, Ms) 12.10am Late Programs. 7MATE (64, 73) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm FIFA World Cup

6am Morning Programs. 11.40 12.10pm Soccer. English Premier League. Manchester City vAston Villa. 2.10 The Summit. 5.30 MOVIE: Goosebumps. (2015, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Black Adam. (2022, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Locker. (2025, M) Midnight Gotham. 12.50 Arrow. 2.30 Late Programs.

Monday, June 1

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Silent Witness. (Final, Mav, R) 11.40 You Can’t Ask That. (PGl, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.30 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.55 Restoration Aust. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG,R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented bySarah Ferguson.

8.00 Australian Story. Australians tell personal stories.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.20 Media Watch. (PG) Presented byLinton Besser.

9.35 Planet America. Alook atAmerican politics.

10.10 Todd Sampson’s Why? Alien Church. (Ml,R)

10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R)

11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav,R)

12.00 Long Lost Family. (PG,R)

12.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 4.05pm Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.40 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.35 Chopped Jnr. 10.15 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 3.05 Arts Centres Keep Our Elders Connected. (R) 3.25 No Distance Between Us. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 21. Highlights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend

Escapes: Jo Joyner. (PG) Robson Green and Jo Joyner gohorse riding.

8.40 Ancient Greece By Train: Cyclades To Turkey. (PG,R) InParos, Professor Alice Roberts tours ancient sites and takes asmall boat tothe island ofDelos.

9.35 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M) Hosted byGreg Davies. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Sambre: Anatomy Of A Crime. (Mav)

12.05 Gomorrah. (MA15+s,R) 2.45 My Unique B&B. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning

Programs. 2.20pm Inside The Huddle. 2.50 Over The Black Dot. 3.20 Stories From The Cities. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 Alone Finland. (Premiere) 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Is The Cloud Damaging The Planet? 9.05 Soccer’s American Dream. 10.00 The Hunt For The Last Nazis. 11.30 Late Programs.

SEVEN (6, 7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Time Is Money. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) John and Remi question Sonny’s strange behaviour.

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

8.40 9-1-1. (Mav) Following Athena’s shooting, the118 gathers atthe hospital awaiting news.

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

10.40 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League.

11.40 Happy’s Place. (PGadl)

12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a,R)

1.10 The Outdoor Room With Jamie Durie. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

7TWO (62, 72)

6am Morning

Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Auction Squad. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.50 Air Crash Inv. 11.50 Doc Martin. 12.50am Late Programs.

NINE (8, 9)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Shark! (PGal, R) 1.45 My Way. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Shark! (PGal) Thecelebrities complete anopen water swim. (Ml) Ateam offooty experts tackles the AFL’s big issues and controversies.

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

10.40 9News Late.

11.10 100% Footy. (Mal) Features the latest rugby league news.

12.10 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. (PG) Amateur cooks take tothe kitchen.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete tosee who can remember the most about events ofthe week.

9.40 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage oflocal, national and international news, aswell asthe latest sport and weather. 10.40 The Big Bang Theory. (PGs,R) Sheldon approves ofLeonard’s new girlfriend. 11.30 10 News+. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6am Morning Programs.

11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Borderline. 1.00 Midsomer Murders. 3.00 MOVIE: The Amorous Prawn. (1962) 5.00 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 Tennis. French Open. Midnight Major Crimes. 1.00 Chicago Med. 2.00 Transplant. 3.00 MOVIE: The Amorous Prawn. (1962) 5.00 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Stompem Ground 2022: Karajarri Dancers. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Africa’s Underwater Wonders. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 The Declaration. 9.45 MOVIE: Walkabout. (1971, M) 11.35 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. Noon 100 Yards. (2023, Mv, Mandarin) 2.05 The Red Turtle. (2016, PGa, No dialogue) 3.35 Trinity Is Still My Name. (1971, PGv) 5.50 Emu Runner. (2018, PGadlv) 7.40 Hope Springs. (2012, Mas) 9.30 Cats. (2019, PG) 11.35 Let Them All Talk. (2020, Mls) 1.40am Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Jeopardy! UK. 12.40pm MOVIE: Penguin Bloom. (2020, PG) 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Dumb And Dumber. (1994, PG) 10.45 Seinfeld. 11.45 The 100. 12.35am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.35 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 2.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (64, 73)

6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Motor Racing. National Drag Racing C’ship. Top Fuel C’ship. Riverbend Nationals. Replay. 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 Late Programs.

SIGNUP

Tuesday, June 2

ABC TV (2)

9GO! (82, 93)

SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 Shaun Micallef’s Going For Broke. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 11.05 Queen Victoria’s Royal Mob. (M, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 3.05 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. Stage 3. Highlights.

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

8.00 Shaun Micallef’s Going For Broke. (Final,PG)

8.50 Murder In The Skies: Who Downed MH17? (Final,PGa) 9.35 Compass: Gangs And God. (PG,R)

10.05 If You’re Listening. (R) 10.30 ABC Late News.

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

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 4.05pm Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.40 Savage Builds. 9.25 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.50 BattleBots. 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Aaron Pedersen. (PG) Actor Aaron Pedersen explores his roots. 8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi takes alook atthe terrible effects ofdementia, which isnow Australia’s biggest killer. 9.30 Dateline. International current affairs.

10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 Living Black. (R) 11.05 The Negotiator. (MA15+av) 11.55 Divided We Stand. (Mal,R) 2.40 My Unique B&B. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Time Is Money. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Eden has second thoughts. 7.30 My Reno Rules. (Ma) Hosted byDr Chris Brown. 9.15 House Of Wellness. (PG) Ateam ofindustry experts, media personalities and wellness advocates shares insights and experiences tohighlight living well.

10.15 The Agenda Setters. (R) Anexpert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics. 11.15 Ambulance: Code Red. (Mamv,R) 12.15 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a,R) 1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

8.30 Explore TV: Western Australia. (Premiere) Sixfriends track anunforgettable journey across Australia’s largest state. (Ml) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl) 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG,R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Building Ideas. (PG, R) 3.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Hosted byGrant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted byRebecca Gibney. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG) Amateur cooks take tothe 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.

6am Morning Programs. 12.15pm DW The Day. 12.45 Homicide. 2.30 The Grudge. 3.00 Brady Vs Belichick: The Verdict. 4.00 WorldWatch. 6.00 Alone Finland. 6.50 Jeopardy! 7.45 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.40 The UnXplained. 10.20 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. 12.50am The Swiping Game. 1.10 Curious Australia. 1.45 Late Programs.

7TWO (62, 72) SBS VICELAND (31)

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 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Escape To The Country. 11.50 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 Wars.

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Borderline. 1.00 Chicago Med. 2.00 Our Yorkshire Farm. 3.00 MOVIE: Crooks In Cloisters. (1964) 5.00 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 Tennis. French Open. Men’s and women’s Midnight Rizzoli & Isles. 1.00 Chicago Med. 2.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Morning Programs. 12.25pm Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery. (1997, Ms) 2.00 Viceroy’s House. (2017, PGa) 4.00 Notorious. (1946, PGa) 6.00 Rabbit-Proof Fence.

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Jeopardy! UK. 12.30pm Manifest. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Hangover Part III. (2013, MA15+) 10.35 Seinfeld. 11.35 The 100. 12.25am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.20 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 2.35 Jeopardy! UK. 3.30 Late Programs.

Wednesday, June 3

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6am Morning Programs. 11.05 Queen Victoria’s Royal Mob. (M, R) 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

SEVEN (6, 7)

NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Restoration Aust. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG,R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented bySarah Ferguson.

8.00 Gruen. (PG) Presented byWil Anderson.

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

9.25 Urzila. (Final,Mdls) Urzila nit picks anassailant.

9.50 Bad Company. (Final,Ml,R) Opening Night of LePaysan... arrives. 10.15 Planet America. (R)

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 The Business. (R)

11.20 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav,R) 12.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. Stage 4. Highlights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented byMarc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wonders Of Volcanoes With Dara Ó Briain. (PGa,R) Dara Ó Briain embarks ona quest inItaly.

9.20 The Audacity. (MA15+a) Crises hit the Winter Forum and Winter Gala, grotesquely held inadjacent ballrooms.

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Rise Of The Raven. (MA15+av) Thesiege ofNandorfehervar continues.

12.30 Golden Boy. (Mal,R) (Mlv,R)

3.05 My Unique B&B. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.40 Steven Universe. 9.50 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.10 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning

Programs. 11.55 Bamay. 12.15pm DW The Day. 12.45 The Greatest Show On Earth. 2.50 Brady Vs Belichick: The Verdict. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 Alone Finland. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Darkness Of Man. (2024) 10.30 Travel Man. 11.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. 2am Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.35 News. 6.05 Bamay. 6.45 Africa’s Underwater Wonders. 7.35 Walkabout To Hollywood. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding: USA. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Inside The Huddle. 10.30 Mabo: Life Of An Island Man. 12.10am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Oskars Kleid. (2022, Mal, German, Spanish) 2.00 Hotel Salvation. (2016, PGad, Hindi) 3.55 Cats. (2019, PG) 6.00 Storm Boy. (1976, PGa) 7.35 Dirty Dancing. (1987, Mas) 9.30 Shakespeare In Love. (1998, Ms) 11.45 Crash. (1996, MA15+ansvw) 1.35am November. (2017, MA15+v, Estonian) 3.45 Late Programs.

Thursday, June 4

ABC TV (2)

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Time Is Money. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

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

7.30 SAS: AUS v ENG. (M) Therecruits try totraverse ahigh wire.

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

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

11.00 Australia: Now And Then. (Ma,R)

12.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a,R)

1.00 Harry’s Practice. (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 Australia’s Big Backyards. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Foyle’s War. 11.00 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. Midnight Bargain Hunt. 1.00 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 Surviving The Moment Of Impact. 12.30am Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGl, R) 1.00 Explore TV: Western Australia. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Events That Changed Australia: The Fight For Marriage Equality. (Mav) Looks atAustralia’s journey toLGBTQIA+ rights.

8.30 NRL Origin Story. Before1980, NSW dominated asthe “Origin” rule let players play where they started their career, not lived.

9.35 9News Late.

10.05 To Be Advised.

11.05 The Inheritance. (Final,Mav)

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG,R)

1.00 Destination WA.

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)

6am Morning Programs.

11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Borderline. 1.00 Chicago Med. 2.00 Our Yorkshire Farm. 3.00 MOVIE: Carlton-Browne Of The F.O. (1959) 5.00 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 Tennis. French Midnight Rizzoli & Isles. 1.00 Sight Unseen. 2.00 Transplant. 3.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Jeopardy! UK. 12.30pm Manifest. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Hunter Killer. (2018, MA15+) 10.50 Seinfeld. 11.50 The 100. 12.40am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.40 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 3.00 Jeopardy! UK. 4.00 Late Programs.

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6, 7)

(8, 9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Gruen. (PG, R) 10.35 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 11.20 Urzila. (Final, Mdls, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Bergerac. (Final, Mlv, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 4.00 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PG) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG,R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Restoration Australia: Boorowa Convent. Anurban fashion professional has ahuge restoration task.

9.00 The Assembly: Ian Thorpe. (Final,PGa,R) Students return tointerview Ian Thorpe.

9.45 Shaun Micallef’s Going For Broke. (Final,PG,R)

10.30 ABC Late News.

10.45 The Business. (R) 11.05 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PGv, R) 11.50 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Daniel Tiger’s. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.40 Ultimate Vets. 9.05 Animal Park. 10.35 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. Noon Pro Bull Riding: USA. 1.00 Over The Black Dot. 1.30 Inside The Huddle. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Africa’s Underwater Wonders. 7.30 Going Places. 8.30 Warm Props. 9.30 MOVIE: G.I. Jane. (1997, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Point. (R) 2.05 The Lost City Of Ramses. (PGa, R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. Stage 5. Highlights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Rick Stein’s Australia. (Final, PG) Rick Stein checks out the Sapphire Coast. 8.40 Saving Yellowstone: The Keystone. (Return, PG) Looks atthe wolves who call Yellowstone home. 9.35 A Gentleman In Moscow. (Mals) TheCount must undertake adangerous mission.

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Under The Bridge. (Madl) 12.10 De Gaulle. (Mv, R) 3.05 My Unique B&B. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm DW The Day. 12.40 UFOs: Investigating The Unknown. 2.20 Framed. 2.50 Insight. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 Alone Finland. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Travel Man. 11.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. 2am Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Beat The Chasers UK. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round13. Adelaide vGeelong. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.00 Kick Ons. Apreview ofthe upcoming AFL matches. Under Attack. ispummelled with aspade. 12.30 Brave New World. (MA15+asv) John struggles with adilemma. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) Asix-week-old boxer isexamined. 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: Accident Files. 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 Grace. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Father Brown. 12.30am Late Programs.

7MATE (64, 73)

6.00 10 News+. Hosted byDenham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PGa,R) Hosted byGrant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted byRebecca Gibney. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG) Amateur cooks take tothe kitchen. 8.40 Elsbeth. (Mv) Elsbeth battles aveteran gossip columnist who trades inpeople’s secrets and may have killed tokeep her own. 9.40 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage oflocal, national and international news, aswell asthe latest sport and weather. 10.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal,R) Presented byMelanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 11.40 10 News+. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

(5, 10)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Infamously In Love. (2022, PGa, R) Jennifer Freeman, Sydney Agudong. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 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. (PG, R) 11.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 12.00 GCBC. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG,

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (Madl,R) Alook atrandom breath-test patrols. 8.30 Emergency. (Mlm,R) Time iscritical asan unresponsive patient deteriorates with asuspected brain bleed.

9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mlm,R) A&Estaff treats apatient with burns. 10.30 Chicago Med. (Mam) 11.20 9News Late. 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG,R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 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. 2pm Our Yorkshire Farm. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Pink String And Sealing Wax. (1945, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Manly Sea Eagles vSouth Sydney Rabbitohs. 9.55 NRL Thursday Night Footy Post-Match. 10.40 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 Taskmaster Australia. (Mls) Hosted byTom Gleeson. 8.40 NCIS. (Mdv) When adesperate man barricades himself inside anammunitions warehouse, Knight isthe only negotiator he’ll talk to. 9.40 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage oflocal, national and international news, aswell asthe latest sport and weather. 10.40 The Big Bang Theory. (Mas,R) 11.30 10 News+. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Highway Patrol. 2.30 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 Special. 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. 10.30 MOVIE: Underworld: Awakening. (2012, MA15+) 12.20am Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Morning Programs. 12.50pm In A Land That No Longer Exists. (2022, Mns, German) 2.45 Victoria & Abdul. (2017) 4.50 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. (1968, PG) 7.30 An 9.30 Red Joan. (2018, Mas) 11.25 Beneath Hill 60. (2010, Malv) 1.40am Crash. (1996, MA15+ansvw) 3.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Detroit Grand Prix. H’lights. 12.35pm Manifest. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Hot Pursuit. (2015, M) 10.20 Seinfeld. 11.20 Rugby Heaven. 12.20am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.20 Late Programs.

Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural nouns ending in 's'.

Today’s Aim:

19 words: Good 28 words: Very good 38 words: Excellent

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Geelong Independent Community Calendar, 1/47 Pakington Street, Geelong West, 3218, or email to editorial@geelongindependent.com.au. Deadline for copy and announcements is 5pm Tuesday. Due to the ever increasing entries coming in each week for our Community Calendar page, we have enough to fill almost three pages. This means your entry will not appear each week. We will do our best to rotate them fairly. If you have an existing entry that no longer operates, please let us know so we can remove it. Your patience and understanding is welcome for this FREE service. The calendar in its entirety with every entry is posted every Saturday at 9am at geelongindy.com.au

Sunday talk

Geelong Museum Association presents The Portland Railway, a Sunday Series talk with Norman Houghton OAM, Sunday 31 May, 1.30-3pm, National Wool Museum, corner Brougham and Moorabool Streets, Geelong. Gold coin entry, afternoon tea provided.

Hot Shots

Western Heights Uniting Tennis Club coaching for ages 5 to 12. Equipment provided. Three sessions from 4-5.30pm at WHUTC and at Bell Post Hill tennis courts. Evie, 0409 433 772, or evieryan296@gmail.com

Ballroom dance

Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Saturday 30 May, 7.30-10.30pm. Admission $10 includes supper. Music: Puff. 0400 500 402

Feltabulous Fibre Exhibition

SpringDale Felt & Textile Artists invite you to discover cosy pieces to wear and delight in, all lovingly handmade by local artists. Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June, 10am-4pm, SpringDale Hall, 17-21 High Street, Drysdale. Gold coin entry.

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

Combined Probus Club of Highton Meets third Thursday of each month, South Barwon Football & Netball clubrooms, McDonald Reserve, Reynolds Road, Belmont, 10am. Sandra, 0427 348 260

Zonta Club of Geelong Global human rights organisation working to Build a Better World for Women and Girls. Meets first Wednesday monthly for dinner, 6pm. zontaclubgeelong@yahoo.com.au, or 0411 628 361

Geelong Prostate Cancer Support Group

Meets last Friday of the month (except December), 10am-noon, Belmont Park Pavilion, 162 Barrabool Road, Belmont. Bill, 0414 524 155, or info@geelongpsg.net

Geelong ballroom dancing

Saturdays 7.30-10.15pm, corner Bayview Parade and Carey Street, Hamlyn Heights. Entry: $10. BYO drinks and a plate. 5278 9740, or geelongballroomdc.com.au

Corio Bay Lions Club

Doll, teddy & craft show Kiwanis Geelong will have thousands of dolls and teddies, Masonic Hall, 25 Regent Street, Belmont, Saturday 13, 10am-4pm. Lunch prepared by members, raffles, all supporting local charities. Carmen, 0413 185 093

Meets first and third Thursday of each month at 6.30pm. geelongcoriobay.vic@lions.org.au

Alcoholics (and other addicts)

For Christ 12 Steps Group

Meets Thursdays 7.30pm at Belmont-Highton Baptist Church, 43 Mt Pleasant Road, Belmont. 0420 910 763

Children’s play group

For babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with parent/carer. Free play, story time, and music. Wednesdays 10-11.30am in school term, St John’s Highton, 269 Roslyn Road, Highton. office@stjohnshighton.org.au, or 0433 191 890

Belmont Seniors

Players wanted to play 500 each Monday 12.30pm. Belmont Senior Centre, 52 Thomson Street, Belmont. 5241 1776

Ocean Grove Library

Wednesday 3 June, 5:30pm-6:30pmGrowing Food, Growing Communities with Ben Shaw

Tuesday 9 June, 2pm-3pm - AI and deepfakes

Wednesday 17 June, 2pm-3pm - book chat Mondays 10.30am-11.30am: preschool story time

Tuesdays 4pm-5pm: youth collective (ages 12-18)

Wednesdays 9.30am-10am: toddler time Thursdays 11.30am-11.50am: baby time Thursdays 3.45pm-4.45pm: after-school program

Community kitchen

Do you enjoy cooking or want to learn cooking and budgeting skills with a small group of like-minded people in your community? Are you interested in volunteering to facilitate a Community Kitchen? healthycommunities@barwonhealth.org. au Welcome mat

Belmont Uniting Church every Friday from 10am-1pm. Games, lunch and friendship. Fay, 0409 361 414

Geelong Anglers Club Meets fourth Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, 9 Yuille Street, Geelong West. Monthly fishing competitions. Brian, 0417 190 092, or Ian, 0470 114 787

Geelong Showgrounds Museum Museum open to the public on the first Sunday of each month 10am-2pm (January and October excepted). Adults $10, students 13-18 $5, under 13 free. 5221 1707

Geelong Scottish Dance Highland dance classes for all ages Wednesday from 4pm and Saturday from 10am at Western Heights Uniting Church Hall, St Herne Hill. Christine, 0468 311 788, or facebook.com/GeelongScottishDance

Bingo

Tuesdays 1-3pm, great grocery prizes plus $50 jackpot books $2.50. Belmont Seniors Centre, 52 Thomson Street, Belmont. Frank, 5241 1776

First steps in music

Geelong Sports & Game Fishing Meets first and third Monday of the month at Belmont Park Pavilion, 7.30pm. John, 0409 234 307

OMNI

Older Men New Ideas men’s friendly informal chat group, South Barwon Community Centre, 33 Mt Pleasant Road, Belmont, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 10.30am. Allan, 0409 665 608

Bike riding

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from Belmont. Rides to suit all levels of fitness; e-bikes welcome. Rob, 0412 308 166

Lara Community Market Run by Rotary Club of Lara District every second Sunday of the month at Lara RSL 9am-1pm.

Geelong Amateur Radio Club

Storrer Street Clubhouse, Geelong, Wednesdays 1.30-4pm, Fridays 6.30pm. Robert, 0438 409 979, or vk3atl.org

Choir

St Paul’s Choir rehearses Wednesdays from 7.45-8.45pm and 9.30am Sunday for 10.30am service. Choral scholarships available. Occasional choir for those unable to make commitment to main choir. Tom Healey, 0451 960 768, or healeytf@gmail.com

Bellydance classes

Beginner level, new term commencing. New students welcome. Tuesdays 1.30pm, Life Activities Club, Belmont Park Pavillion, Belmont.

Glenys, 0400 214 897

Geelong’s Soroptimist International Service club for women and girls, every second Tuesday of the month from 6pm at Belmont RSL. 0455 835 691, or geelong@siswp.com

Drysdale CWA

Every second Tuesday at 1pm and crafts every fourth Tuesday at 11.30am of each month at Drysdale RSL Club. Jenny, 0452 258 333

Scottish dancing

GOG Scottish Country Dance classes

7.30pm Tuesdays at Leopold Hill Hall, $5. No partner needed. Vicki, 0412 762 983, or Barbara, 0419 511 781

Babies, toddlers and preschoolers welcome with parent/carer. Thursdays Northern Bay College, Tallis, and Fridays at Northern Bay College, Peacock. Free if living in 3214 postcode, bookings essential. info@bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au

Mainly Music

Music and fun for preschoolers during term time at the Welcome Centre, St Mark’s, Vicarage Road, Leopold, Thursdays 9.15-11am. $5 per family per week. Text: 0461 582 618 for bookings

Geelong Patchwork & Quilter’s Guild Meets third Saturday of each month 10.30am-3.30pm, Newcomb Hall, Wilsons Road. Visitors welcome. $6 includes time to sit and sew, morning tea and guest speaker.

info@geelongpatch.org.au

Dragons Abreast Geelong Dragon boating for breast cancer survivors, Saturdays 12.30pm, Geelong Canoe Club, Marnock Road, Highton. Free come and try. Traci, 0417 301 226, or Facebook Dragons Abreast Geelong - Juggernauts

PlayLinks

Music and art playgroup where babies, toddlers and preschoolers learn together with their parent/carer. Wednesdays St Thomas Aquinas Primary School, Norlane. Free if living in 3214 postcode, bookings essential. info@bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au

Grovedale East Ladies Probus Fourth Monday of each month, 9.30am, Belmont RSL.

Sally Nelson, 0402 450 610

Waurn Ponds Combined Probus Fourth Wednesday of the month, 10am. Maximum 100 members. probussouthpacific.org/microsites/waurn

Lions Club of Geelong Meets 1st & 3rd Monday of each month. Contact below for venues and times. geelong.vic@lions.org.au, or 0408 599 962

Geelong Harmony Chorus Women’s four-part harmony singing. All ages encouraged. Rehearsals Mondays 6.45pm at Herne Hill. contact@geelongharmony.com.au, 0406-666 737

Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir Small ladies choir who require no knowledge of the Welsh language. Meet Wednesdays 7pm at St Luke’s, Highton to help each other sing in Welsh and English. 0413 406 433, or welshladieschoir.com.au

Out and about as winter draws near

Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Geelong’s waterfront on Tuesday 26 May to see who was out and about as winter is only a few days away.

Top of the range, and pricey

By Chris Riley, Marque Motoring

You can understand why Japanese and Korean car makers continue to rollout petrol-onlymodels.

Not all buyers want, or can afford, the cost of an electric vehicle, although that is thewaythemarketisultimatelyheading.

With a barrage of competition from cheaper Chinese rivals, anything they can do to pick up a few extra sales is fast becomingessential.

And so, we have the top of the range Outlander Exceed Tourer, powered by a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, withallthebellsandwhistlestomatch.

Infairness,Mitsubishialsooffershybrids ormorespecificallyplug-inhybrids,forthe OutlanderandEclipseCross,butnaturally theycostmore–quiteabitmoreinfact.

Styling

Beforeproceeding,itshouldbepointedout that Outlander shares its underpinnings with the Nissan X-Trail, so you might want toshopbothvehicles.

Prices for Outlander start from $39,990 for the five-seat, front-wheel drive petrol Outlander ES. It’s followed by LS, Aspire, ExceedandExceedTourer,thelasttopping out at $57,990 plus on-road costs, with two orall-wheeldriveandfiveorsevenseatsan optionwithsomegrades.

If you’re feeling a little guilty about pumping unnecessary hydrocarbons into the atmosphere, the Exceed Tourer in plug-in hybrid form takes the price to a lofty$74,490plusonroads.

At a savings of $17,000, our test vehicle was the petrol-powered, five-seat, all-wheeldriveExceedTourer.

Launched in May 2025, the latest Outlander features local steering and suspension tuning, reportedly adopted for markets around the world because it’s so good.

Minor styling changes have been made to freshen up the car, with updated bumpers and lower garnish, designed to create a modern look with improved aerodynamics.

The lights have also been upgraded with the rear combination units featuring a ‘smoked’clearouterlensanda‘blacktone’ inner.

Rear turn indicators and reversing lights arenowLED.

The profile benefits from updated wheel designs, with 18s for the ES and LS, and a more complex 20-inch design for Aspire, ExceedandExceedTourer.

Exceed adds such goodies as cooled and heated front seats, aluminium pedals, frame-less rear-view mirror (with digital monitor), memory and auto tilt in reverse for exterior mirrors, along with front door puddle lights and a rear cargo floor box withlid.

The icing on the cake for Tourer includes two-tone exterior paintwork, full-size alloy spare, quilted brown semi-aniline leather trim, massage front seats, heated second-row seats and the Dynamic Sound Yamaha Ultimate audio system with 12 speakers.

Outlander is covered by a five-year/100,000km warranty or 10 years/200,000km provided you get it serviced by Mitsubishi – plus 10-year cappedpriceservicing,plusuptofouryears ofcomplimentaryroadsideassistance.

Infotainment

The new 12.3-inch infotainment system features higher resolution and an enhanced response rate, with another 12.3-inchscreenfortheinstrumentcluster, plustwoselectablethemes.

There’s Bluetooth with voice control, AM/FM and DAB+ digital radio, built-in navigation, wireless CarPlay and Android

AutoandinthecaseoftheTourer–Yamaha premiumaudio.

Thisincludes12speakersandisdesigned to deliver a rich, cinematic experience, withasubwoofer,dualampsandYamaha’s Digital Signal Processor (DSP) with Finite ImpulseResponse,delivering1650wattsof powerforanimmersivesoundexperience.

There’s also wireless charging and five USB-C ports (two front, two back and one console box), with 12-volt outlets in the frontandluggagearea.

Outlander is the first model to get MitsubishiConnect.

Available in LS grade and above, it features SOS calls, automatic collision notification, breakdown assistance, anti-theft notification, curfew alert, geo-fence alert, speed alert and tow-away notification.

Safety

Five-star safety includes refinements to the haptic brake warning, blind spot intervention and lane departure preventionsystems.

Autonomous emergency braking (Car to Car, Vulnerable Road User, Junction and Backover) as well as a lane support system withlanekeepassist(LKA),lanedeparture warning (LDW) and emergency lane keeping(ELK)arestandard.

There’s also driver monitoring, camera-linked rear automatic braking, 360-degree monitor, traffic sign recognition with active cruise control and speedlimitlink.

A centre airbag provides added protection to front seat occupants in side impact crashes, but the third row misses outonsideairbagprotection.

Engines/transmissions

Apart from the PHEV, all grades get the same proven 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinderpetrolengine.

Paired with a CVT style transmission, it generates135kWofpowerat6000rpmand 244Nmfrom3600rpm.

Driving

The new model is 4720mm long, 1862mm

wide and 1745mm high, with a 2706mm wheelbase and 11.2 metreturningcircle.

The interior has been redesigned, with higher quality materials throughout, and stitched and quilted part-leather trim.

Anupdatedcentreconsolesees the cup holders relocated, while centre storage has grown 45 per cent.

High-end Exceed and Exceed Tourer feature Super All-Wheel Control all-wheel drive.

With a 55-litre tank it takes standard 91 unleadedwithfuelconsumptionaclaimed 8.1L/100kmforthismodel.

Getting into the Outlander for the first time we were impressed by the fit and nish, generous space and comfortable seats, along with the way the chunky steeringwheelsatsnuglyinourhands.

Thecabinisanice,relaxingplacetowile awaythehours.

The non-turbo, non-hybrid 2.5-litre engine feels more than adequate around town, with gear change paddles and eight stepsorsimulatedgearstoplaywith.

At the same time, it could do with some more grunt, especially when it comes to merging or overtaking out on the open road.

This is where the gear change paddles come into play, allowing you to quickly dropbackasteportwo.

But,withafullcomplementofpassengers and their gear for a trip away, it could struggle.

Given Mitsubishi’s boast about Australianinputintotherideandhandling, wewereexpectingbigthings.

The experience on our favourite rural drive route, which features plenty of rise and fall and sneaky potholes to dodge, wasn’t bad – but it’s not what we’d call life-changing.

RATINGS

Looks: 8

Performance: 7

Safety: 7.5

Thirst: 7

Practicality: 7.5

Comfort: 7.5

Tech: 7.5

Value: 7.5

Overall: 7.4

Inthesecondrow,newpaddingimproves support and the seat back itself has been lengthenedforadditionalcomfort.

For the first time cooled front seats are offered up front for Exceed and Exceed Tourer. They’re also heated – not just the front seats but the outer, second-row positionsinTourer.

Allinteriorlightingisnowtouch-sensitive LED.

Australian and overseas research and development staff worked closely to refine theupdatedOutlander’srideandhandling balance.

Working on roads throughout Australia and Japan, the group developed new suspension components and a steering map to ensure Outlander drives better thanbefore.

Updates include re-calibrated front and rear shock absorbers with changes to both bump and rebound tuning, and a smaller-diameterfrontanti-rollbar.

The electric power steering has been re-mapped to provide improved on-centre feel and a more linear response when turning.

Finally, the whole package was calibrated to work in conjunction with a newBridgestonesummertyre.

The updated model also benefits from severalchassisandbodyupdatesdesigned toreducenoise,vibrationandharshness.

Forexample,anewisolatorwasaddedto the transmission tunnel, while the use of steel for the bonnet further reduces sound intrusion.

Inall,18structuralpointswereidentified and addressed to enhance the passenger experience.

Furthermore, 20-inch wheels with low profile 255/45 series rubber reduce roll in corners, but they are just not that absorbent whenitcomestobumps.

The wagon crashes through potholes and even becomes a tad bouncy at speed, but fortunately doesn’tgetoutofshape.

A centre rotary terrain control offers a variety of scenarios to selectfrom.

Dynamic we assume is Mitsu-speak for Sport and locks inall-wheeldrive.

For anyone seriously considering heading off road in the Outlander, it’s an SUV not a 4WD, and ground clearance is a moderate210mm.

Butitwillhappilytakeyoudownarough dirtroadwithouttoomanydramas. Keep away from sand – it’s hard on transmissions.

If the Japanese helped with ride and handling, the Chinese seem to have infiltrated the driver assistance systems, withaconstantandunexpectedbarrageof irritatingwarnings.

Braked towing capacity by the way is 1600kg and it comes with a full-size alloy spare(tick).

Rated at 8.1L/100km. we were getting 8.6L after close to 400km of driving. The long-term average, for more than 5000km, was9.0L/100km.

These figures are not outrageous, but by the same token are not really up to expectationsinthisdayandage.

Summing up

Outlander Exceed Tourer is a classy, accomplishedmotorcar.

It will appeal to a wide cross-section of buyers, but the main problem is cheaper, arguablybetter,competitors.

For the price of this car, you can get into a full-blown, plug-in hybrid Chinese SUV, thatinatleastonecasehasalsobeentuned forlocalroads.

They offer stronger performance, better fuel economy and an equally impressive equipment list and buyers are starting to takenotice.

The Yamaha sound system is a keeper though and adds a welcome point of difference.

Around the grounds

Scores, goals and best players from Geelong, Bellarine, and Geelong & District Football League senior matches played on Saturday 23 May.

GEELONG

Newtown & Chilwell 3.2(20), 9.4(58), 11.7(73),14.12(96)

GeelongWestGiants1.1(7),7.4(46),7.4(46), 7.8(50)

Goals: Newtown & Chilwell - C. Fopiani 2, J. Colville 2, A. Harkness 2, T. Beckworth 2, M. Jephson, C. Field, N. Caracella, M. Dodos, L. Nash, T. Kiddle. Geelong West Giants - A. Stelma 2, T. Niyak, C. Leamer, L. Horniblow, M. Kelly, F. Eastmure.

Best: Newtown & Chilwell - C. Karpala, A. Dunn, C. Field, N. Harris, M. Diamond, C. Wilkinson. Geelong West Giants - T. Nyak, N. Allen, L. Horniblow, R. Meddings, D. Cole, D. Fenton.

St Joseph’s 4.2(26), 4.4(28), 11.7(73), 17.8(110)

BellPark0.3(3),2.7(19),3.9(27),5.12(42)

Goals: St Joseph’s - J. Jovanovic 5, M. White 3,P.DeGrandi3,G.Morrison2,M.Chafer2, J.Mullen,R.Aquallina.BellPark-J.Sarcevic 2, F. Marris, Z. Lamb, O. Hicks.

Best: St Joseph’s - J. Nurnaitis, M. Chafer, J. Jovanovic,M.White,J.O’Dwyer,J.Gow.Bell Park - O. Hicks, F. Marris, J. Bermingham, I. Wareham, D. Melksham, T. Norton.

South Barwon 6.3(39), 8.6(54), 11.10(76), 17.12(114)

Leopold2.3(15),2.4(16),4.5(29),6.11(47)

Goals: South Barwon - F. Fort 4, P. Bourke 3, J. Broughton 3, T. White 2, M. Caldow 2, T. Burke, W. Bennett, L. Page. Leopold - K. Gallagher 2, W. Sheahan, D. Brislane, D. Henderson, M. Williams.

Best: South Barwon - T. White, D. Madigan, T. Burke, R. Gough, B. Kellett, P. Bourke. Leopold - C. Gardiner, D. Brislane, B. Clark, K. Bumpstead, W. Sheahan, M. Thompson.

St Mary’s 6.2(38), 15.8(98), 20.12(132), 27.16(178)

Grovedale1.2(8),1.4(10),4.4(28),6.6(42)

Goals: St Mary’s - P. Dowling 5, C. Sprague 5, L. Peck 5, E. MacDonald 3, J. Willson 3, S. Bourke 2, J. Travaglini 2, N. Dowling, N. McElroy. Grovedale - N. Vassallo 2, B. Kreuger 2, T. Gillett, B. McDonald.

Best: St Mary’s - E. MacDonald, B. Ham, C. Sprague, H. Cook, L. Peck, H. Bourke. Grovedale - J. McCarthy, J. Caia, B. Spicer, T. Degoldi, J. Tute, B. McDonald.

Bellarine

Torquay 4.4(28), 10.7(67), 12.10(82), 17.14(116) Barwon Heads 0.5(5), 4.9(33), 11.11(77), 12.14(86)

Goals: Torquay - H. Trigg 5, T. Diamond 4, T. Smith 3, B. Dyer 2, N. Turner, N. Mifsud, C. Montebello.BarwonHeads-J.Henderson5, C.Ward2,M.Jensen2,A.Ford,C.Donohue, X. Whitcher.

Best: Torquay - T. Diamond, B. Henderson, J.Darke,B.Dyer,W.Doyle,H.Trigg.Barwon Heads-J.Allen,L.Blacket,C.Hurst,A.Ford, J. Callaway, C. Ward.

Drysdale 4.2(26), 8.3(51), 13.5(83), 17.8(110) Modewarre 3.2(20), 7.7(49), 11.7(73), 16.12(108)

Goals: Drysdale - O. Castro 5, J. Watson 3, J. Hargreaves 2, J. Hunt 2, B. Sykes, J. Robbins, C. Tainton, J. Jenkins, S. Willatt. Modewarre -T.Scott4,C.Joseph4,J.Motton3,T.Worpel 2, O. Hocking, D. Sharp, S. Hutley. Best: Drysdale - J. Breust, O. Castro, L. Nelis, B. Sykes, Chris Tainton, J. Jenkins. Modewarre - C. Farrell, M. Mckim, O. Cooke, Z. May, O. Hocking, C. Joseph. Newcomb 3.3(21), 9.7(61), 16.9(105), 23.11(149) SurfCoast3.1(19),4.3(27),6.4(40),10.6(66)

Goals: Newcomb - J. Duke 7, B. Ritchie 4, J. Drought3,J.Watson3,D.Johnstone,J.Smith, R. Hollins, L. Wagener, J. Saltalamacchia, P. McGinley. Surf Coast - not supplied. Best: Newcomb - L. Wagener, B. Ritchie, J. Duke, A. Pepper, T. Webster, B. Clark. Surf Coast - T. Barker, L. Cartelli, H. Gravener, Z. Warne, M. Wright, E. Waldron.

OceanGrove1.0(6),4.0(24),6.7(43),9.8(62) Portarlington 1.4(10), 3.9(27), 5.10(40), 8.13(61)

Goals: Ocean Grove - J. Thomson 3, L. Waldron, J. Paterson, R. Devlin, A. Woods, B. Hayward, L. Norman. Portarlington - M. Fromholtz2,B.Williamson2,T.Panuccio,J. Hunter, H. Eddy, M. Turnbull. Best: Ocean Grove - H. Walsh, L. Jarrad, A. Woods, N. Badrock, S. Waldron, J. Kneebone. Portarlington - M. Turnbull, K. Pickard, S. Greenhough, T. Panuccio, M. Fromholtz, K. Dart.

Queenscliff 4.2(26), 9.6(60), 11.6(72), 14.9(93)

Anglesea3.3(21),5.5(35),10.9(69),12.9(81)

Goals: Queenscliff - J. Rush 4, I. Grant 4, J. Monahan 2, N. Rippon, C. Durran, I. McCabe, J. Wright. Anglesea - A. Gras 4, D. Kerr 2, J. Keras 2, J. Walters, M. Virgona, J. Anderson, J. King.

Best: Queenscliff - C. Whitley, J. Lindrea, J. Rush, M. Waight, I. Grant, J. Wright. Anglesea - J. Walters, S. Leeds, D. Kerr, R. Baker, C. Hutchinson, J. Keras.

Geelong&District

Bannockburn 3.6(24), 8.8(56), 11.13(79), 15.16(106)

Corio3.5(23),5.8(38),9.9(63),12.12(84)

Goals: Bannockburn - H. Hawker 6, T. Battaglia 3, B. Harding 2, R. Harding 2, B. Kelly, R. Maibaum. Corio - C. Shoebridge 3, H. Carr 2, C. Gibson 2, J. Blackney, H. Burns, D. Waldron, D. Cefai, B. Weber. Best: Bannockburn - H. Hawker, L. Clifton, A. Seller, T. Battaglia, R. Perkins, J. Henderson. Corio - T. McMahon, J. Blackney, H. Burns, K. Manning-Stratton, C. Shoebridge, J. Kleidon.

Winchelsea22.11(143)

GeelongWestGiants12.6(78)

Goals: Winchelsea - C. Primmer 11, J. Gould 2,R.James2,L.Carver2,S.Adams,J.Sampi, B. Mumberton, C. Parish, I. Parish. Geelong West Giants - N. Butters 6, D. Pollard 3, J. Greaves, B. Greaves, M. Leamer. Best: Winchelsea - I. Parish, C. Primmer,

Around the courts

Results and best players from Bellarine, Geelong, and Geelong & District Netball League A Grade matches played on Saturday 23 May.

GEELONG

StJoseph’s60defBellPark45

Best: St Joseph’s - Tegan Philip, Larni Howard, Fionnuala McKeagney-Stubbs. Bell ParkMadison O’Keefe, Makaela Connelly, Makeely Rogers.

SouthBarwon71defLeopold46

Best: South Barwon - Eloise Maddox, Olivia Cameron, Michelle Svetnik. Leopold - Natalie Heagney, Amelia Holland, Breanna Heagney.

StMary’s84defGrovedale28

Best: Grovedale - Chloe Blunt, Tarnee Orr, Skye Fulton.

Newtown & Chilwell 81 def Geelong WestGiants31

GEELONG&DISTRICT

Bannockburn49defCorio46

R. James, L. Carver, A. Cooke, J. Sampi. GeelongWestGiants-N.Butters,D.Pollard, K. McCaughan, M. Leamer, J. Collins, S. Frangos.

WerribeeCentrals3.5(23),6.7(43),9.8(62), 14.9(93)

East Geelong 3.3(21), 5.4(34), 8.6(54), 11.8(74)

Goals: Werribee Centrals - K. Kur 6, D. Chesterman 2, C. Linehan-Cunningham 2, J. MacDonald 2, B. Houlihan, T. Camilleri. East Geelong - C. Ezard 4, J. Beardsell 3, A. Steele 2, B. Crombie, L. Zimmer.

Best: Werribee Centrals - K. Kur, B. Taylor, J. MacDonald, B. Houlihan, L. Robinson, D. Phillips. East Geelong - K. Kur, B. Taylor, J. MacDonald, B. Houlihan, L. Robinson, D. Phillips.

North Geelong 3.0(18), 5.2(32), 9.3(57), 14.8(92)

Inverleigh 2.3(15), 3.10(28), 4.11(35), 6.13(49)

Goals: North Geelong - N. Penny 2, C. Pasque2,BJO’Toole2,C.Farrell2,L.Parker, R.Desnoy,M.Habib.Inverleigh-M.Dickson 2, N. Mayes 2, A. Donohue, N. Haberfield. Best: North Geelong - J. Cambridge, C. Farrell, C. Smith, S. Reynolds, J. Purcell, T. Davis. Inverleigh - B. Warren, J. Fiolet, B. Collins, W. Stoney, C. Sharrock, X. Lewis.

Belmont Lions 0.1(1), 6.8(43), 6.10(46), 9.16(70)

Bell Post Hill 3.3(21), 4.3(27), 6.3(46), 9.7(61)

Goals: Belmont Lions - B. Mahoney 2, B. McPherson 2, M. Murdoch 2, C. Anderson 2, J. Evans. Bell Post Hill - N. Costello 2, B. Hickey2,E.Coffey,T.Martin,J.Saunders,Z. Jones, J. Norman.

Best: Belmont Lions - N. Houtsma, B. Mahoney, C. Anderson, J. Evans, N. Sherriff, M. Murdoch. Bell Post Hill - N. Flaccavento, D. Banister, H. Verschuren, J. Norman, Z. Jones, T. Martin.

Anakie5.1(31),6.2(38),10.4(64),15.5(95) Thomson1.2(8),3.2(20),6.4(40),10.6(66)

Goals: Anakie-J.Francese-Fulton7,J.Alessi 3,M.McLachlan,D.Robinson,J.Mawson,P. Ridout, B. Gerrard. Thomson - J. Camm 4, J. Hanneysee 2, D. Smith, A. Anticev, C. Judd, H. Ryan.

Best: Anakie - J. Francese-Fulton, J. Alessi, J. Mawson, D. Harms, J. Moylan, S. Sim. Thomson - J. Blair, J. Camm, C. Eden, R. Dixon, A. Anticev, J. Hanneysee.

Best: Bannockburn - Jade Merry, Courtney Leith, Rebecca Trenerry. Corio - Sarah Kasparian, Bridie Shanahan, Holly Ross. Winchelsea 68 def Geelong West Giants16

Best: Winchelsea - Maddison McKiernan, Liv Barber, Grace Pullen. Geelong West Giants - Ellen Gleeson, Olivia Butterworth, Kirsten Martin. East Geelong 36 def Werribee Centrals26

Best: East Geelong - Molly Neeson, Jenelle Baker, Madeline Solly. Werribee Centrals - Julia Nash, Natasha Dimkovski, Mia Bruce. BelmontLions54defBellPostHill52

Best: Belmont Lions - Lara Demko, Ella Wasik, Sophie Allison. Bell Post Hill - Kaytlyn Stone, Brigitte Ardossi, Pip Hodge.

Thomson68defAnakie39

Best: Thomson - Amelia Jarvis, Bree Caldwell, Ebony Harris. AnakieMia Edwards, Kyra Ballantyne, Alice Egberts.

Inverleigh68defNorthGeelong26

Best: Inverleigh - Briana Walters, Leah Blake, Jemma Schaftenaar. North Geelong - Keira Marsh, Tegan Butler, Cody Dixon.

BELLARINE

Drysdale37defModewarre33

Best: Drysdale - Maddison Connally, Demi Grant, Alyce Delaney. Modewarre - Laney Mcfadyen, Sarah Mulqueen, Sophie Brumby. Torquay58defBarwonHeads38

Best: Barwon Heads - Racquel Scott, Tiana Newman, Nikki Allen. Portarlington56defOceanGrove54

Best: Ocean Grove - Gemma Bell, Julia Mitchell, Zanna Punshon. Portarlington - Tully Bethune, Laura Robinson, Mikayla Mevissen. Queenscliff57defAnglesea40

Best: Queenscliff - Rebecca O’Neill, Georgia Berry, Phoebe Knox. SurfCoast57defNewcomb31

Young gymnasts thrive

YMCA Geelong Gymnastics Club is celebrating an outstanding weekend with athletes bringing home state titles, AllAround championships, apparatus medals and Victorian team selections from the 2026 Senior Victorian Championships.

Held at the State Netball and Hockey Centre in Parkville from Friday 22 May to Sunday 24 May, the championships were highlighted by Ivy Alford being crowned Level 8 Under All-Around Champion with Ailani Songsaeng taking out second place while the club secured the Level 8 Division 1 Team Champion title.

The club’s Level 10 athletes also achieved success with YMCA Geelong named Level 10 Division 1 team champions.

In the Future International category, Lucy Riddle was crowned All-Around Champion and Beam Champion, while in the Developing Athlete category Olivia Meaney is now All-Around Champion, as well as Beam Champion, Floor Champion and Vault Champion and Alyssa Rantino took out third place in the All-Around.

YMCA Geelong’s Men’s artistic gymnastics athletes also represented the club with pride, with Hamish Goodin coming third in Level 5 Open with Jack Burgess, Max Iliopoulos and Oliver Paisley putting in personal best performances.

The club also had success in the Special Olympics competition with Jessie Rawson earning All-Around bronze and gold on the floor.

YMCA Geelong chief executive Shona Eland said the results reflected not only the athletes’ talent, but their resilience,

discipline and commitment to training.

“These results are a wonderful celebration of the hard work, dedication and resilience of our athletes, coaches, judges and families,” she said.

An all Surf Coast derby semi

It was semi-finals week for five of the seven Tuesday Women’s sections and while the weather is starting to deteriorate, the tennis was heating up.

Anglesea hosted Surfcoast Torquay in Section 3, and with two wins over their opponents,wouldhavebeenconfidentgoing into their sudden death match. Surfcoast got the better start, winning the first two sets, and enjoyed the momentum, winning the next three before Andrea Webb and Linda Convery took the last in a tie-break to put Anglesea on the board.

Surfcoast’s Loretta Fisher, Christine Kelso, RobynBaxterandJoanneDowwillbelooking to continue their good form next week when they face Wandana Heights for the chance to meet St Leonards in the grand final.

Grovedale were at home to Highton in Section 4 and would have been a little nervous, having lost their one meeting by just four games in round 10. Nerves may have played a part, but not for Highton, who played consistent tennis, taking a clean sweep six sets to love.

LisaLeahy,MelanieWise,FionaMillerand Lia Neate will be hoping they haven’t peaked too early and will face Eastern Districts next week, who have proven too strong in the two previous meetings.

Geelong Lawn Green had the pressure taken off when Ocean Grove couldn’t field a full team in Section 1, giving them three sets. They will need to be on their game next week when they face Surfcoast Bellbrae Green, who will be looking to get back into grand finalcontentionaftermissingoutlastseason.

Wandana Heights Blue would have been liking their chances against third placed Ocean Grove in Section 5 after a 6-0 win in Round 10 at Ocean Grove, but finals are always a different story, and so it was in the Section 5 elimination final.

Melissa Fisher and Vanessa Armstrong

Lin

Anna Pegg, Andrea Webb, Chris Gray.

kicked off for the home team winning 6-3 while Wandana’s Catherine Thomson and Simone Francis levelled the match taking the second set 6-3. Lisa Miller and Anita Dobney put Wandana in front, winning the third 6-1, but Ocean Grove stayed in touch with Armstrong teaming with Dallas Cronwright to win the fourth 6-2.

The result came down to the wire when Fisher and Cronwright gave Ocean Grove every chance winning 6-2 while Armstrong and Karen Singer toughed it out against Thomson and Nerida Potter with Wandana eventual winners 6-4. Those four games, however, got Ocean Grove over the line by one, putting them through to the prelim against Surfcoast Bellbrae.

Section 6 was one of the closest all season, but this week proved a little different in the elimination final between Hamlyn Park and Newcomb. The home team had a convincing win in the second set 6-0, but outside of that Newcomb proved too good winning 5-1, holding Hamlyn Park to just 14 games and will play Portarlington next week.

Sections 2 and 7 were in the final home and away rounds with Point Lonsdale, Barwon Heads and Aireys Inlet the top three teams in S2 posting strong wins while in S7 Wandana Heights gave St Mary’s fair warning of what to expect if these top two teams make it through next week, winning 5-1.

“To see so many YMCA Geelong athletes achieving state titles, personal milestones and Victorian team selection is incredibly special.

“We are also very proud of the athletes who were unable to compete due to injury, but who continue to show courage and commitment through their rehabilitation and support of their teammates. Their contributionispartofthissuccessstorytoo.”

Takle takes out state SUP title

Jan Juc’s Matt Takle claimed the Open Men’s SUP state title at Point Impossible onSaturday26MayandJanJuconSunday 27 May.

Tackle handled the clean conditions and long running walls brilliantly as some of the state’s best stand-up paddle surfers showcased their talent.

Takle claimed the Victorian title after a standout day of competition.

He consistently found the best waves throughout the event and delivered under pressure in the final, edging out a stacked field featuring Sandy Ryan, Koyu Matsunaga and Steve Toy.

Takle’s ability to link together powerful rail turns and critical manoeuvres on the open face proved the difference in a closely contested final.

Ryan (Phillip Island) finished runnerup after another strong performance, while Matsunaga (Ventnor) and Toy (Kingsville) rounded out the final placings after impressive campaigns throughout the event.

“The standard of surfing has lifted again this year compared to years gone by,” Tackle said.

“It’s really great to see and be part of. It

started off a bit slow for me this morning, but I eventually got into rhythm and got a couple of good waves in the final, so I’m stoked.”

Torquay’s Tiffany Riggs went back to back in the Over 40 Women’s and was in control for the majority of the final. With the clock counting down it was Clair Eldridge (Portland) who put in a late charge locking in a 7.00 ride in the final five minutes of the heat. However, it wasn’t enough, leaving Riggs in top place and with the state title.

Other local winners at Jan Juc on Sunday 27 May were Johnny Hawken (Over 40 Open, Jan Juc), Craig Lloyd (Over 55 Open, Armstrong Creek), Rowan Sapwell (Over 60 Open, Torquay).

In an exciting element to the weekend, the first Under 18 Girls heat was run since 2018 and finishing in first place was Willa Webb (Torquay) on 12.33 heat total with Tulleah Close (Jan Juc) second on 6.17. Other local event champions on Saturday included John Takle (Over 60 Open and 9ft Over 60 Open, Torquay), Gwen Carbone (Over 60 Women, Ocean Grove) and Emma Webb (9ft Open Women, Torquay).

Grubbers in a one-point thriller

Ocean Grove held on to win its second game of the season, defeating Portarlington by a point at Ray Menzies Oval on Saturday 23 May and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was there to take these photographs.

By Justin Flynn

the cuff remark now motto

A random phrase uttered by coach Guy McCleish has become Portarlington’s unofficial motto as its Bellarine Netball League A Grade side sits comfortably inside the top three.

McCleishinnocentlysaid“keepkeeping” one day and the players ran with it and it has stuck.

“We’ve got a motto that we use, which is funny-we’vegotagreatoff-courtpresence - and I use the words ‘keep keeping’,” McCleish said.

“I don’t understand what that means, (but) that’s our motto now. If you keep working, keep doing the little things, you keep getting the wins.

“It’s a little funny thing that I didn’t realise I said, but they say that in our huddlesand‘keepkeeping’-it’sjustalittle motivationthatifwedothehardyards,the results should come.”

The results are coming. The Demons knocked off three-time reigning premiers Ocean Grove in round 8 on Saturday 26 May after the Grubbers held a handy lead in the last quarter.

Port was without defender Georgia Howell and goal attack Tylah McCleish with VNL commitments, although Grove was missing Amanda O’Malley and midcourters Georgia Ryan and Perri Jones.

O’Malley’sabsencehurtasTullyBethune ranriotingoalfortheDemons,shooting49 goals from 60 attempts with Port running out winners 56 to 54 at Ray Menzies Oval courts.

“It was a really interesting day because we lose Georgia and Tylah to VNL commitmentssowehadtogoandbringup Jamison (Camilleri) from B Grade, but still the confidence was there in the group,” McCleish said.

“We’ve got a great group on and off the court, which I think helps.”

McCleish said he spent a lot of time working out how to combat Ocean Grove star Zanna Punshon (nee Woods). He rotated Camilleri and Nicole Butler on Punshon, who scored 35 goals from 28 attempts.

“Zanna Woods is one of the best local netballers going around, so they can score quickly,” he said.

“We did a lot of work on Zanna Woods, which I think really helped get those crucial gains to get that comeback in that last quarter.

“They put Zanna back in (goal) shooting which sort of changed the game so again you have to switch. Jami’s six foot two, so just trying to get that height in there and then Nicole went back in as a rotation.”

McCleish said Laura Robinson played “four quarters” of great netball at goal

defenceandcaptainMikaylaMevissenwas excellent at goal attack.

The Demons are outright third on the ladder, already with five wins, just two short of last season’s final tally of seven.

Port takes on Newcomb this Saturday at home. No doubt McCleish will have already started planning for Power goaler

Tight contest between Grove and Port

Voice photographer Ivan Kemp was at Ray Menzies Oval netball courts on Saturday 23 May to see the home team Ocean Grove defeat Portarlington by seven goals in a tightly contested Bellarine Netball League C Grade match.

Carly Sanders, who is in outstanding form.

“They have got Carly Sanders, who’s a gun,” McCleish said.

“How do we stop her? I teach the group to just perform week in week out and the results will come.

“Pressure down court and then really try and get our turnovers. Our defence end is super strong.”

A huge test awaits after the Newcomb clash. Portarlington meets the unbeaten Geelong Amateur and then Queenscliff (fourth).

“We said to the girls, ‘we’re on a three-game winning streak’ and Ocean Grove is now four,” McCleish said.

“Newcomb, Ammos, Queenscliff - what an amazing month to challenge the group. I believe in them.”

SURF Coast made it three wins in a row with 57 to 31 win against Newcomb with Elisa Hall bagging 48 goals.

DRYSDALE got the better of Modewarre 37 to 33 with Maddison Connally starring in attack and Demi Grant having an influence at wing attack.

TORQUAY defeated Barwon Heads 58 to 38 with Sophie Ritchie-Crichton and Kate Schippers combining for 49 goals.

FORMEROceanGrovepremiershipstars RebeccaO’Neill(40goalsfrom43attempts) and Georgia Berry (defence) were huge in their side’s 57 to 40 win against Anglesea.

Annand drafted to Punt Rd

By Justin Flynn

A decision to lay off the booze and work harder paid off for Kye Annand when he was selected by Richmond in Tuesday night’s AFL midseason rookie draft.

The22-year-oldruck/defenderplayedjunior and senior footy at Ocean Grove before progressing to Geelong’s VFL side where he has impressed in a new role in defence.

“I’ve been off the drink and alcohol and that sort of thing for a while now just to really knuckle down on it and obviously had a good start to the year and here we are,” Annand told the Independent.

“Late last year just knuckled down on the little things, more of the hydration, nutrition, recovery and then had a decent end to last year.”

Annand said Geelong VFL coach Mark Corrigan and operations manager Aaron Black suggested a move to the defensive end of the ground where he has thrived.

“I had a good chat with Blacky (Black) and Harry (Corrigan) and they just trusted me and believed me so much,” he said.

“TheysaidtheyreckontheyseeAFLtraits in me. Last year I was playing forward/ruck for the Cats and then Harry the coach said there’s an opportunity down there for me.

“They thought they could see something there for me to go and do and I went down there and loved it ever since.”

Years spent running around for Ocean Grove have paid off and Annand said the club had played a major role in making it onto an AFL list. He said there is every chance the Grubbers can produce more AFL players.

“There’s many more to come out of that system and are able to make it onto a list,” he said.

“They run a good program down there.”

There is no time to rest with Richmond’s AFL and VFL side playing in Sydney this weekend. Annand will be on a flight on Friday regardless of where he is picked.

Tigers’ coach Adem Yze was the first to speak to Annand after his name was read out at pick No 2.

“He just gave me a call and just said, ‘welcome on board, rapt to have you’ and that

sort of thing,” he said.

“It was good to have a chat with him.”

Annand gathered with family on draft night to watch the coverage on the AFL’s website, but said he was given no indication by Richmond that he would be selected.

“It was a busy night, but it was a good

one,” he said.

“I spoke to them (Richmond) yesterday (Monday 25 May) during the day and they just said, ‘mate, we’re going to keep it a surprise if it is you’ so I was happy with that.

“I was happy to sort of find out on the night but I had family that wanted to know

a little bit sooner.”

Former Leopold and current Geelong VFL midfielder Marcus Herbert was drafted by West Coast with pick 13.

The 23-year-old has been a ball magnet in recent weeks and won Geelong’s VFL best and fairest award last season.

Grubbers grab win number two in a nailbiter against Port

By Justin Flynn

Ocean Grove heads into its round 9 bye on the back of a thrilling one-point win against Portarlington at Ray Menzies Oval on Saturday 23 May.

The win was the Grubbers’ second for the season, but there were some nervous moments during the frantic final few minutes.

When Jack Thomson kicked his third goal at the 19-minute mark of the final term, Ocean Grove held a 13-point lead.

Brock Williamson cut the margin to seven at the 25-minute mark and when Matthew Fromholtz goaled in the 28th minute, it was one point the difference.

There was not much Ocean Grove coach Dave Farrell could do at that point. He just had to trust the onfield leaders to get the job done and they did.

“Trust and connection are super strong within our group,” he said.

“It was an intense finish to the game and a really great example of where our group has and is growing.

“The players took ownership of that period of the game, they weren’t overawed and didn’t go into survival mode, kept pressing the game and it was terrific to see them get the reward for all the work they’re putting in.”

In what was a low-scoring game, Grove prevailed 9.8(62) to Portarlington 8.13(61)

with both sides struggling to make the most of their forward 50 entries.

“We had periods of the game where we got a lot of inside 50s and repeat entries but didn’t manage to get it to the advantage of our forwards and capitalise the last couple of weeks,” Farrell said.

“The forwards worked really hard, but that kick placement going in is a big focus of ours at the moment.”

The Grubbers benefited from having two Geelong Falcons listed players - Thomson and Ned Badrock - who each made positive contributions. Badrock made his senior debut and was in the best players and another youngster, Hugo Walsh, was named best.

“Jack’s got loads of talent, he kicks the ball really well and had a great day,” Farrell

said.

“Ned has had a big couple of years with school footy and Falcons footy that has made it hard to get back and play with Ocean Grove. We’ve really enjoyed seeing his progress and he’s been really good at staying connected.

“He had a terrific first game, read the ball really well and was super composed for a young first gamer. He looked like he really enjoyed the day, too.”

After the bye, Ocean Grove meets Surf Coast followed by a Battle of the Bridge encounter against Barwon Heads.

“We’ve been conditioned for a long time to get a bye at round six and break the season down that way so it is great to get a freshen up this week,” Farrell said.

“We will train through with some small tweaks to give everyone a chance to recharge a little.”

While the loss doesn’t discount Port from playing finals, the reality is it’s a long shot.

The Demons have a tough run coming up with games against Newcomb, Geelong Amateur and Queenscliff.

Mitch Turnbull is showing zero signs of slowing down with another great game on Saturday while 2024 best and fairest Kelly Pickard continued his good run of form.

QUEENSCLIFF stayed outright top of the ladder with a 12-point win against Anglesea in a pulsating match-up. Skipper Caleb

Whitley was the general down back for the Coutas while Izaac Grant and Jonty Rush each booted four goals as did Ayden Gras for Anglesea.

TORQUAY pulled away from Barwon Heads to win by 30 points. The Seagulls booted the last three goals of the third quarter to trail by five points at the break, but Torquay replied with the first three of the final term with Tom Diamond (four goals) best afield while Hugh Trigg booted five majors as did Barwon Heads’ Jack Henderson.

DRYSDALE hung on in a see-sawing battle with Modewarre to win by two points. James Breust was best and Ollie Castro starred in his debut with five goals.

NEWCOMB defeated Surf Coast by 83 points with Jack Duke bagging seven goals and Leopold premiership star Logan Wagener was best.