Geelong Indy - 8th May 2026

The second annual Shaka Cup between two Geelong & District Football Netball League clubs raised awareness for The Shaka Project and mental health and suicide prevention.

Geelong West Giants hosted Corio Devils on Saturday 2 May with a good crowd watching on and an entertaining match unfolded at West Oval, Geelong West.

Corio withstood a last-quarter Giants’ comeback to win 11.14(80) to 10.11(71).

Pictured are The Shaka Project’s Adam Looker and Devils captain Jack Hall with the Shaka Cup after the game.

“We love playing for the Shaka Cup – it definitely means a lot,” Devils’ co-coach Adam Bell said.

“Being inside the football club, you’re dealing, as a coach, with players and lots of mental health stuff and stuff going on in their lives.

“So having a round dedicated to looking after your mate and talking about how you’re feeling is so important.”

See pages 26 and 27 for more pictures and our full report.

Neither joy nor anger

By Matt Hewson

State treasurer Jaclyn Symes’ new budget, released on Tuesday, has drawn lukewarm responsesfromlocalleaders.

The budget, which avoids any major pitfalls but fails to deliver any serious changes, is an example of what Geelong Chamber of Commerce chief executive Jeremy Crawford called “a classic pre-electionbudget”.

“In terms of Geelong, there seems to be at least some regional investment across infrastructure…in terms of some TAFE and skills initiatives, some railway line connectivitywork,”hesaid.

“There are no major concerns for the business community, but there’s also nothingenablingeither.

“The conditions that Victorian businesses, including Geelong businesses, need to operate under are very, very challenging, and there’s been nothing done (in the budget) to either mitigate that or to try to improve it, whether that’s investment incentives or any other policy settingsorreform.

“The concern we have from a budget perspective is that there’s really no wiggle room to be able to deal with any potential economicshock.”

Mr Crawford said such an approach was understandable from an incumbent government in an election year, but the Chamber had hoped for a “clear approach on how investment in Geelong can help drivestateeconomicgrowth”.

“Wehavesomeprettykeystrategicassets

in terms of the Avalon precinct and the CBD that we’ve spoken to the government about,”hesaid.

“I think being a little targeted for the region that is quite literally providing the mostupsideintermsofgrowthforthestate wouldhavebeenreallygood.

“We’ll obviously continue to advocate for those changes we think might be able tohelp.”

Committee for Geelong chief executive Michael Johnston quoted Premier Jacinta Allan,saying“budgetsareaboutchoices”.

“The choices made through this year’s election campaign will…affect the future ofourcity,”hesaid.

“The Victorian government has leaned into budget initiatives aimed at easing cost of living pressures and promoting health

andsafety.

“Government infrastructure investment will continue to reduce, down from the forecast $21.4b in 2027 to $15.3b by 2030. WhilethisisinlinewiththeGovernment’s COVID debt recovery plan, it raises questions about Geelong’s ability to tap into a reducing infrastructure spend; something that is critical in attracting federalfunding.”

Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj said while the budget contained “welcome new spending for some key projects in Geelong” there was “still a lot of work for the government to do to ensure funding keeps pace with the region’s growth and servicedemands”.

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Better care closer to home

By Jena Carr

More care and treatment services for children and families are on the cards for UniversityHospitalGeelong,withfunding allocated through the state budget.

The Geelong paediatric emergency department will receive $20.3 million through the 2026/27 state budget to improve access to specialist emergency care for families.

Barwon Health Board director Lisa Neville said the funding would allow University Hospital Geelong to deliver bettercareastheregioncontinuestogrow.

“Further investment in paediatric, outpatients, surgery and IVF services is about meeting the needs of our community and ensuring we’re here and able to continue to grow our services,” she said.

“These new services, combined with the (Barwon Women’s and Children’s) facility (currently being built), will ensure we’re providing the best care to mothers and babies in our region for the foreseeable future.”

Minister for Health Harriet Shing said the new and upgraded services would give people the care they need closer to home.

“We know that there is an increasing set of demands and pressures, but also opportunities to make the most out of healthcarethatissafe,easyandaffordable for people to access,” she said.

“Whether it’s prenatal right through to palliative care, we want to make sure that opportunities for wellbeing, care, treatment, diagnosis and discharge continue to be met.”

With parking and accessibility at the Geelong hospital remaining an issue for many visitors and patients, Ms Shing said the state government would continue to work alongside local councils to address

Surf Coast Trek to break participation record

By Jena Carr

A record-breaking number of people will step up to raise money for a stronger, fairer and more inclusive community during the upcomingSurfCoastTrek.

The event has sold out for the first time in its 11-year history, with 1550 trekkers taking part to raise money for the Give WhereYouLiveFoundationandKids+.

Give Where You Live Foundation communications lead Kelly Suvoltos said she was “very excited” to see the event sold out for the first time and that the

fundraisingtargetwas$350,000.

“That then means that there’s money goingintoprogramsthathavethepotential to change lives...and build a better future,” shesaid.

“The trek creates a great and real community atmosphere, with...people comingtogetherwithagreatvibewithalot ofsmilingfaces.”

Kids+ chief executive Shaun Cannon said funds raised would help provide vital therapyservicesforkidsandfamilies,along with food relief, homelessness assistance andopportunitiestobuildabetterfuture.

“The Surf Coast Trek is such a great community event, and it’s inspiring to welcome so many new participants,” he said.

“The positive energy and generosity of everyone involved will make a real differencetotheworkwedoatKids+.”

The Surf Coast Trek will be held on Saturday 9 May, with participants walking 37kmfromAireysInlettoTorquayor23km fromAngleseatoTorquay. Visit surfcoasttrek.com.au for more informationortohelpraisemoneythrough theSurfCoastTrek.

Shire to show solidarity in event for support to the

The Surf Coast will raise the rainbow flag to recognise the importance of inclusion, respect and equality for LGBTQIA+ people.

Surf Coast Shire Council will host a flag-raising ceremony and community morning tea ahead of IDAHOBIT (International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination) held on May 17.

Surf Coast Shire councillor Phoebe Crockett said the ceremony and

morning tea were an opportunity for the community to come together.

“Weencouragethecommunitytoattend the flag raising and morning tea and show their support,” she said.

“IDAHOBIT is a meaningful day for recognising the progress made towards equality, while also acknowledging there is more work to be done.

“By hosting this event and flying the rainbow flag throughout May, we are

the issue.

“We know that parking in and around health services is a challenge not just being felt here in Geelong but all over the state,” she said.

“Wealsoknowthatparkingcanoftenbe very expensive for families, patients and the workforce who are looking to get into a health system or service as part of their everyday routine.

“Whether it’s changing the way that we deliver public transport services, like bus routes, or addressing the availability and affordabilityofcarparking,thisisongoing work that needs to be done.”

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“The City has strongly advocated to the Victorian government to commit to building Mt Duneed Secondary School and we are pleased to see money in the budget to purchase land in the fastest-growing region in the state,” hesaid.

“The extra funding for the Drysdale-Ocean Grove bus route was also a priority request from the City and we have long supported and advocated for the Aboriginal Co-operative in North Geelong which has received significant funding.

“The budget also included much-needed local school funding for Drysdale and Ocean Grove, $2.5m for Gifkins Road in Little River, as well as money for Portarlington Ferry services and a pedestrian crossing at Connewarre.”

Mayor Kontelj welcomed investment in University Hospital’s paediatric emergency department, $20m for Kardinia Park and $13m for the Nyaal Banyul Convention andEventCentre.

However, Armstrong Creek’s long-awaited $30 million ambulancestationhasbeenpushed backbytwoyears,whilementionof the promised Torquay community hospitalwasnowheretobefound.

“We understand the government is constrained by the significant pressures on the state’s budget position and the need to deliver costoflivingreliefacrossVictoriaat achallengingtime,”hesaid.

“But the real work now begins advocating for our priority projects in the lead up to the state election to ensure Geelong gets its fair share of funding to reflect our growing populationandeconomicgrowth.”

LGBTQIA+ community

showing our commitment to creating a safe,inclusiveandwelcomingcommunity for everyone.”

GuestspeakerRuebenWhytesaiditwas important to create safe and supportive environments for young people.

“Everyone deserves to feel seen, safe and supported for who they are,” he said.

“Allyship for me is about listening, learning and standing alongside my

fellow humans in everyday moments, being willing to try, even when I’m scared I might get it wrong.”

The rainbow flag raising ceremony and morning tea will be held on Monday 11 May, from 10am at Surf Coast Shire Council’s office.

The event is free, but people must visit events.humanitix.com/idahobit-flagraising-and-morning-tea to register their attendance for catering purposes.

Bank merger now official

The merger between Geelong Bank and HumeBankisnowcomplete.

The two effected the merger on 1 May, forming one of the country’s largest regional customer-owned banks with 16 branches,morethan60,000customersand $2.4billioninassets.

Thetwobankspennedamemorandumof understandingforthemoveinAugust2025 and received approval from the Australian PrudentialRegulationAuthority(APRA)to take the proposed merger to a members’ voteinFebruarythisyear.

GeelongBankmembersoverwhelmingly supported the proposal, with 96 per

cent voting in favour of the merger in March, with APRA approving all merger documentationinApril.

Going forward, Geelong Bank will form part of Hume Bank but retain its own brandingandlocalidentity.

Former Geelong Bank chair Allison Batten thanked members who voted yes, sayingthemovewouldsecurethelong-term sustainability of customer-owned banking intheregionforgenerationstocome.

“We truly appreciate the time our members invested in understanding the changes and voting for the future of our bank,”shesaid.

“AtGeelongBank,wehavealwaysgrown and innovated with a clear purpose - to better serve our members and the broader Geelongcommunity.Thismergerisanother investmentinourbank’sfuture,protecting the personal service our members value while delivering an even better banking experienceintheyearsahead.

“Wearecommittedtoensuringapositive adjustment for our team, providing seamless service to members and setting a solid foundation for future growth and scalability.”

Hume Bank chair Dr Kerry Grigg said the merger would combine two

values-aligned, customer-owned banks to create a stronger platform and deliver more meaningful outcomes for members andcommunities.

“The completion of our merger on 1 May is a significant milestone for Hume Bank andGeelongBank,”shesaid.

“Bothbanksalreadysharedeepregional roots, strong member relationships, and an unwavering commitment to customer-ownedbanking.

“Together, we will build a stronger, future-ready bank that continues to make a meaningful difference for our members andforregionalcommunities.”

Geelong’s water levels drop fast

After two years of record-breakingly low levels of rain, Geelong’s water storage is fallingfast.

The region’s six reservoirs, which were at 36.1 per cent at the end of April after only 12mm of rain in that month, are now sittingat28percentofcapacity.

Increased supplies from the Melbourne waternetwork,madepossiblebylastyear’s upgrades to the Melbourne to Geelong pipeline, have so far allowed the region to avoidstrictwaterrestrictions.

Melbourne is now providing about 60 million litres of water to Geelong each day, with another 10 million litres coming from theAngleseaborefield.

Barwon Water managing director Shaun Cumming said the region’s water security involvedamixofwatersavings,smartsand sources.

“Through smart technologies like digital meters, we’ve saved 600 million litres per year so far and are planning to increase that to one billion litres a year in the next coupleofyears,”MrCummingsaid.

“We’re increasing our interconnection with the state water grid, which is supported by the Victorian Desalination Plant.

“About 60 per cent of the region’s current water supply is coming from the Melbourne network, which is an essential partofhowwemanagewatersecurityasan interconnectedgridacrossthestate.

“We’re also replacing the use of drinking water with recycled water for applications like wine production on the Bellarine, or flushing toilets in houses in new growth areas.”

Barwon Water has encouraged residents to help make every drop count through simple measures, including shorter showers, making sure washing machines and dishwashers are fully loaded and choosingwaterwiseplants.

Visit barwonwater.vic.gov.au/ water-and-waste/saving-water for more information on how you can help save water.

Waterfront operators wanted

By Matt Hewson

Visitors to Geelong’s popular waterfront precinct will soon be able to experience a range of new food, tourism and entertainment attractions.

The City of Greater Geelong has put out the call to local businesses and entrepreneurs to help revitalise the waterfront, with applications now open for Geelong Waterfront placemaking licences for operators of mobile food, tourism, or water-based businesses and activities.

The call follows the council’s adoption of its Geelong Waterfront master plan in December last year, which, after nearly three years of community engagement, will guide development from Rippleside

Beach to Limeburners Point for the next decade and beyond.

Councillor Trent Sullivan, chair of the City’s economic development portfolio, said the revitalisation would help ensure the waterfront continued to evolve as a year-round destination.

“This is an opportunity to showcase the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of our community while strengthening Geelong’s position as a leading regional destination,” he said.

“We’re encouraging local businesses and operators with great ideas to come forward and help shape the future of this iconic public space.”

According to its website, the City is interested in “temporary, flexible, and mo-

bile options like food vans, waste-based recreation services, tourism experiences, or cultural tours”.

Brandon Verfurth, operator of family-owned attractions the Giant Sky Wheel and cafe and the Waterfront Train, said he considered the waterfront the heart of Geelong.

“It’s the most beautiful part of our city and it’s a real honour to be able to work down here and showcase our beautiful ferris wheel, cafe and our train ride,” he said.

“It’s a really nice working environment and we’ve got the best office in the world that we get to wake up to every day. It’s all smiles down here and everyone’s very happy.”

Seagulls flying at Windsor Park home base

Home of GFNL’s North Shore Football & Netball Club and GCA’s North Shore Seagulls Cricket Club, Windsor Park has undergone a significant transformation over the past two years.

With $2 million in funding from the Victorian government and $500,000 from project delivery leader the City of Greater Geelong, the first stage of the Windsor Park Facility Development Plan is now complete.

A key focus of the redevelopment was the provision of changerooms and toilets that were welcoming, inclusive and accessible for women and girls.

Previously, the netball change rooms did not meet requirements outlined by Netball

Victoria, with no change rooms at all for netball umpires.

Alongside the new netball and umpire changerooms, the redevelopment has provided a netball first aid and storage room, behind-the-goal netting for the main oval, tiered paving and a deck extension for the pavilion.

Member for Lara Ella George said facilities like changerooms for women and girls had been overlooked for too long.

“Every community and every sporting club deserves world class, female friendly facilities,” she said.

“I’m proud that the State Labor Government is focused on making sure that wom-

en and girls have comfortable and modern facilities, so they can get active and play the sports they love.”

Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj said the clubs had been “instrumental in the development of this project”

“We know that getting more women and girls into sport leads to improved mental and physical health and a happier and more connected North Shore community,” he said.

“We look forward to seeing the second stage of the works at Windsor Park, funded with $4 million from the Australian Government, with these works expected to be completed by 2029.”

Hops and hypotheses to collide in three-day Geelong event

By Matt Hewson

Get ready for your annual shot of laid-back enlightenment - the Pint of Science Festival is back in Geelong this month.

From the reproductive cycles of fattailed marsupials to the effects of built environment on brain function and health, the three Geelong events will feature local scientists taking audiences on a deep dive into their areas of expertise in the informal setting of the Barwon Club.

Deakin University professor and Ocean Grove resident Jeff Craig will be one of three presenters at the first eve-

ning event, where he will discuss the specifics of his work in twin research and genetic influences on health.

Prof Craig, also deputy director of Twins Research Australia, said concepts central to his work often resonated with the wider public.

“There’s a genetic influence on just about everything, including catching a cold…but how genes work is determined by epigenetics, which is basically the molecular switch that turns each gene on or off,” he said.

“One of the implications of that is that, in effect, on average 50 per cent of who

we are, what we do and what we achieve is down to random chance. That’s gobsmacking.

“I can see that in my life…a random event about 20 years ago changed the course of my career, when I bumped into a paediatrician who said, ‘have you thought about looking at twins?’

“This is a big concept, and it’s generally true, and I think people will be able to connect with that on a personal level.”

Pint of Science Festival is at the Barwon Club 18 to 20 May. Visit pintofscience.com.au/events/geelong for more information.

Mayor Stretch Kontelj said the waterfront was a key driver of Geelong’s tourism and economic growth.

“Geelong’s waterfront is the front door to our city and one of the most popular places for locals and visitors to gather, relax and experience everything our region has to offer,” he said.

“This new approach will bring even more energy to the precinct, supporting small businesses and creating new reasons for people to visit, stay longer and explore the area.”

For more information or to apply, visit yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/expression-interest-geelong-waterfront-Licences before 5pm Sunday 31 May.

Surf Coast’s Local Legends volunteers are worth celebrating

A two-time Local Legend recipient and a 103-year-old men’s shed member are just some of the community members being celebrated across the Surf Coast.

Twenty individuals and groups will be recognised at a Local Legends awards ceremony at Surf Coast Shire Council’s chambers on 21 May, following events held across the region for National Volunteer Week from 18 to 24 May.

Councillor Tony Phelps said people were invited to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of volunteers.

“Our Local Legends presentation ceremony has become a highlight of our National Volunteer Week activities,” he said.

“Testimonies of the devotions and contributions of individuals and organisations never fail to amaze and inspire.

“National Volunteer Week provides a focus for us to shine a light on their (volunteers’) wonderful work and say thank you.

“They make immeasurable contributions to so many aspects of community life, sharing their time and energy so selflessly for the betterment, welfare and enjoyment of others.”

This year’s Local Legends awards will be presented across the categories of community commitment, community impact, group volunteer excellence and community Inclusion.

Notable award recipients will include two-time Local Legend Dean Walton and 103-year-old Lorne Men’s Shed member Doug Stirling.

Council’s Local Legends Awards program was launched in 2021 to increase recognition for people contributing to the community and recognises this year’s National Volunteer Week theme of ‘Your Year To Volunteer’ . Visit surfcoast.vic.gov.au/volunteerweek for more information about National Volunteer Week and its events or Surf Coast Shire’s Local Legends.

Securing Geelong’s diesel

By Jena Carr

Viva Energy will look into expanding diesel production at the Geelong Refinery just three weeks after a major fire erupted at the facility.

Premier Jacinta Allan visited the Geelong Refinery on 7 May to announce that the state government would co-fund Viva Energy to undertake a feasibility study into increasing renewable diesel blend processing at the refinery.

Ms Allan said improving processing at the site was critical for securing diesel supply in the face of growing

global uncertainty.

“Victorian families have been doing it tough as a result of the increase in fuel prices,” she said.

“(Weare)lookingatsecuringlonger-term diesel supply at Viva Energy’s Geelong plant with a focus on looking at the use of renewable diesel products.

“It’s a big part of Geelong and Victoria’s manufacturing industry, so as we look at securing fuel supply, it’s also backing jobs and backing the manufacturing industry in Geelong.”

Viva Energy chief executive Scott Wyatt said the feasibility work would help lay

the groundwork for future low-carbon fuel production at the facility.

“Having lower carbon fuels will play a really important role in a transition to more long-term, 100 per cent renewable fuels into the future,” he said.

“We’re very conscious of the critical role in helping support energy transition in moving to renewables and providing solutions for parts of the industry where renewableenergiesarehardertocomeby.”

With the Geelong Refinery still recovering from a fire that broke out in oneofitsfuel productionunitslast month, Mr Wyatt said there continued to be

Exploring our roots through First Nations eyes

By Jena Carr

A new exhibition designed and organised by First Nations artists will look to speak to unseen systems and hold communities togetheracrossGeelong.

Eight First Nations artists from diverse Countries, cultures, and nations will come together to showcase their artworks during theYarranganyexhibitionatPlatformArts. GuestcuratorandproudWiradjuriperson living and creating on Wadawurrung Country Jessi Rebel, who uses they/them pronouns, said Yarrangany translates to

rootsinWiradjurilanguage.

“As an artist, I really value the way that art can be experienced and interpreted by everyonesouniquely,”theysaid.

“The thematics of the exhibition focus on bringingforththatkindofancestrallineage, knowledge and relationship to country and culturethroughtheartists.

“They’re bringing their own creative and cultural knowledge into the space to tell a story and create a kind of immersive experienceforthosewhocomeandwitness it.”

Rebel said the exhibition was about more

than just art and performance, as it was an invitation for people to “listen, to see, to think,tolearn,andtogrow”.

“I hope everyone who comes into the spacewalksawayandtakessomethingfrom it in their own way,” they said. “Art is quite paramountinFirstNationsculture;it’sbeen used in many different forms throughout the duration of time, always as a kind of storytellingandsharingknowledge.”

Yarrangany will launch with a free public event, including a smoking ceremony from 5pm on Friday 8 May, with the exhibition continuingtorununtil11July.

Boaters warned to watch out for whales along coast

Boaters heading out on waters along the SurfCoastshouldslowdownandwatchout forwhales,withsightingsexpectedtogrow.

Southern right whales will migrate to Victorian waters, including along the Surf Coast, from their sub-Antarctic feeding groundstobirthandraisetheiryoungfrom MaytoOctober.

Conservation Regulator Barwon South West regulatory operations manager Glenn Sharp said boaters were encouraged to stay alert, slow down and give whales their space.

“This is an important time of year when southern right whales return to Victoria’s coast,”hesaid.

“Slowingdownandkeepingyourdistance on the water is one of the simplest ways peoplecanhelpprotectthem.

“Followingtherulesaroundwhaleshelps keepeveryonesafeandensureswhalescan usethesewaterswithoutdisturbance.”

Arthur Rylah Institute’s WhaleFace photo-identification project will continue to support conservation efforts, which encourages people to report whale sightings.

Institute director James Todd said the project recorded 95 southern right

sufficient diesel available.

“In the last couple of weeks, we have been really focusing on recovery at the refinery and making sure it is safe,” he said.

“Right now, the refinery is operating as it was shortly after the fire, and we’re producingabout80percentofthecapacity for diesel and jet fuel, and 60 per cent for petrol.”

The state government has recently secured 10 million litres of diesel as a strategic fuel reserve for the agricultural sector, giving farmers confidence that fuel will be available when needed.

Bellarine schools receive upgrades

Bellarine students will benefit from upgraded facilities at two existing schools, while Greater Geelong families could see a new school built inthefuture.

Ocean Grove’s Surfside Primary School will receive upgrades while targeted works will take place at Drysdale Primary School thanks to allocatedfundingthroughthe2026/27 statebudget.

Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant said $11.645 million will be allocated for a new gymnasium at SurfsidePrimarySchool,andDrysdale Primary School will receive $498,000 toupdateandrefurbishitsbathrooms.

“Drysdale Primary School deserves facilitiesthattheycanbeproudof,and this funding will support upgrading and refurbishing their amenities,” she said. “The competition-grade gymnasium will mean more space for Surfside Primary School students to learn, be active and gather together as awholeschoolcommunity.

“I am proud to have advocated alongside the Drysdale and Surfside communities for this funding, and I am excited to see these upgrades take place.”

The state budget will also invest $104 million to acquire land for future schools in high-growth areas, including land for a new public secondaryschoolinMountDuneed.

“We are on a positive path to delivering a wonderful new public secondary school for Mount Duneed,” ParliamentarySecretaryforEducation NinaTaylorsaid.

“The Department of Transport is continually monitoring population growth data to identify where new schoolsareneeded.

“There’s nothing more important than investing in the future of Victorian students and (we are) firmly focused on making sure that every student has access to a great local publicschool.”

includingTorquay.

“Southern right whales, including cow-calf pairs, have been recorded across the entire Victorian coast, so it’s important that all water users are looking out for them,”hesaid.

Southern right whales are listed as endangered in Victoria, with swimmers andsurfersadvisedtostayatleast50metres away from whales, while boats must keep a distanceof200metres.

Jet skis must also keep 300 metres away fromwhales,andaircraft,includingdrones and helicopters, must stay at least 500 metresaway.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll said it was important to ensure that every child can attend a great public school close tohome.

“Victoria is building and upgrading more schools than anywhere else in the country, and we’re not stopping,” he said. “Great local public schools make life more affordable for families and give our kids the opportunities theydeserve.”

The state government will invest close to $1.6 billion through the state budget to plan, upgrade and acquire landforschoolsacrossthestate.

Draft policy back out for consultation

Golden Plains Shire has opened another period of community feedback on its draft community asset policy.

The decision, made at the council’s April meeting last week, came in response to a range of community concerns highlighted through the draft policy’s first round of public exhibition.

Those concerns revolved around insurance and costs for volunteer groups, the impact on existing community assets and the need for clearer guidance and supporting information.

The council will host three community consultation sessions, including one

session on Monday 18 May from 1pm to 2pm at Golden Plains Civic Centre in Bannockburn and another online at 6.30pm on Tuesday 19 May.

Golden Plains mayor Owen Sharkey encouraged community and volunteer groups to read through the updated draft policy and provide further feedback.

“This draft represents a new approach and sharing it with our community is an important step in making sure we understand where the policy is unclear and how it might affect our community groups, volunteers and the activities they deliver,” he said.

“The feedback we received has made it clear that a few stronger definitions and small refinements will help strengthen this policy.

“We’ll be using these and any further insights to make the necessary improvements, so the final document is practical, accessible and easy for everyone in our community to understand.”

Feedback on the draft policy is open at goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations until 5pm Thursday 21 May. Email enquiries@gplains.vic.gov.au or call 5220 7111 for more information.

Programs target support for local businesses

Three new specialist service programs have received backing from the City of Greater Geelong to help new businesses launch and existing ones thrive.

Federation University’s Circular Futures Initiative will support businesses to implement circular economy initiatives, while Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative’s Business on the Rise: Culturally Strong, Locally Connect program offers training workshops, mentoring and practical tools to strengthen capability, resilience and confidence.

Cultura, Geelong IT provider GravIT and The Gordon will also deliver a new Multicultural Business Hub that will provide structured pathways for multicultural entrepreneurs.

Cultura chief executive Rebecca Smith said the new hub represented a bold, city-shaping initiative that would unlock opportunity and drive long-term economic growth.

“We are incredibly proud to lead this transformative initiative, which will accelerate economic participation, strengthen business capability and build entrepreneurial confidence across Geelong’s multicultural communities,” she said.

“The Multicultural Business Hub will be delivered by Cultura and will play a critical role in strengthening our regional workforce, growing our small-business sector and directly advancing the City of Greater Geelong’s priorities around economic development, inclusion and innovation.

“This is about backing the talent, skills and ambition that already exist within our diverse communities and creating clear, practical pathways for business success.”

Councilor Trent Sullivan said the programs, supported by $60,000 of council funding, were designed to give targeted

groups the best chance of success.

“These initiatives will give our local businesses the tools, confidence and connections they need to grow,” he said.

“This will go a long way to reach and upskill the full breadth of Geelong’s business community.”

Tiny marvels to go on show

By Matt Hewson

A local arts program is ready to demonstrate that bigger isn’t always bigger.

Tiny Arts Inverleigh, an art program organised and run by local artists and volunteers, is set to launch its first free exhibition on Friday 15 May at the Inverleigh Community Hall.

The Exhibition of Tiny Arts will feature more than 140 miniature masterpieces from 70 professional artists from across Victoria and the country, working in mediums including watercolour, ceramics, textile art, cast metal and oil painting.

Program volunteer Georgia Quill said the exhibition was designed to surprise, delight and slow people down.

“We’re just so used to getting things at a fast pace these days, whereas with tiny art you need to stop, focus and get into the details,” she said.

“We’re going to have little magnifying glasses that people can travel around the exhibition with and look at the artworks. It’s really about slowing down and appreciating life.”

The exhibition is the finale for the first year of the Tiny Arts Inverleigh program, which is funded for three years through the Golden Plains Shire’s Berrybank Wind Farm Community Grants program.

Driven by local artist Bec Wilson, Tiny Arts runs community workshops focused on different visual arts for both adults and school children.

“At its core, it’s about social connections, mental health and economic development within small country towns,” Ms Quill said.

“We’ve already got 100 people registered for the launch night. We’ve got the Ukuleles, a band from Bannockburn, coming and miniature food we’ll be giving out, so it’ll be a really fun night.”

CITYNEWS

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK IS COMING UP!

National Volunteer Week runs from 18 to 24 May. This week provides a special opportunity to celebrate and recognise the vital work of volunteers in our region.

The theme for 2026 is ‘Your year to volunteer’, celebrating those who give their time and inviting everyone to make 2026 a year of meaningful volunteering in ways that work for them. The City proudly recognises and thanks the many volunteers who dedicate their time to the City's volunteer programs and other programs in the communities, and for the effort and passion they bring to their work.

To mark the occasion, the City's catenary lights at the intersection of Malop and Moorabool Streets will glow red from Wednesday 20 May until Sunday 24 May.

Learn more about volunteering with the City of Greater Geelong, at geelong.link/volunteering

Upcoming Shows

BackTrack

The Great Aussie Rock Trivia Show Saturday 16 May | 8.00pm

A nostalgic trip through Australia’s music history! Featuring rare footage of iconic stars from 1960s and 1970s TV shows, this interactive event blends classic clips with hilarious trivia, audience participation, and singalongs.

Book tickets: geelong.link/BackTrack

Geelong History on Film

Tuesday 12 May | 10.30am – 12.30pm

Step back in time with rare film footage of Geelong and the Bellarine.

Join Colin Mockett as he brings early archive films to life. Sonoka Miyake will accompany him with live ragtime and jazz tunes. Morning tea included.

Book tickets: geelong.link/HistoryOnFilm

HAVE YOUR SAY

Share your views on current engagements and submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for opportunities across Geelong, including:

› Geelong Waterfront Placemaking

Licences EOI

› New Sports Stadiums EOI

› Draft Open Space Strategy

Visit: geelong.link/HYS

CHILDREN’S WEEK GRANTS OPENING 9 MAY

Our Children’s Week grants open Saturday 9 May, and from 6.00pm to 7.00pm Tuesday 19 May we’ll be holding an online information session.

The session will cover eligibility, activities, expenses, and how to apply. To register visit geelong.link/CWInfo

For further information about Children’s Week Grants, visit geelong.link/Grants

SIGN UP FOR CITY NEWS

Receive your copy straight to your inbox. Register now: geelong.link/CityNews

Which of the following isn’t one of Geelong’s friendship cities?

a)Viqueque, Timor-Leste

b)Lianyungang, China

c)Dunedin, New Zealand

A: See base of page

DID YOU KNOW?

Geelong is a UN recognised Tree City of the World for our commitment to maintaining, managing and celebrating our urban forests and trees.

Ready to stop guessing and start using LinkedIn with purpose?

Join this free hands-on workshop for Geelong business owners and professionals on Monday 25 May, and learn how to build a strong presence, connect with your audience and turn insights into content that works.

Work on your profile in real time and walk away with a clear, practical roadmap to grow your visibility!

Tickets are available at geelong.link/ LinkedInWorkshop

International Museum Day Celebration Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Celebrate International Museum Day as part of the Australian Heritage Festival on Saturday 16 May at the National Wool Museum.

Enjoy a free day of family-friendly activities, including guided tours, hands-on art and craft, heritage loom demonstrations, and a special curator-led exhibition tour.

Find out more: geelong.link/ InternationalMuseumDay

Experience the world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the National Wool Museum.

Featuring award-winning images from across the globe, this powerful showcase captures the beauty and diversity of the natural world and inspires action for its future. On display until 17 May. Book now: geelong.link/WPOTY

Honouring our firefighters

Firefighting is not just about fighting fires.

It provides a range of experiences, from sad to weird, and everything in between.

Kirsty McNamara had relatively limited experience with firefighting when she started volunteering with Geelong West Fire Brigade eight years ago, at the age of 23.

“My parents were in the Lions Club, and I grew up around the sausage sizzle, so I always wanted to give back to the community,”shesaid.

“I’ve always worked outdoors, and the people I was working with at the time were talking a bit about the CFA...and I thought thatitsoundedinteresting.

“I met some great people when I first startedwiththeGeelongWestbrigadewho showed me the ropes, and I just got sucked in.”

Over her time with the brigade, Kirsty has risen through the ranks to become the brigade’s 4th Lieutenant. She said there wereafewcallsthatreallystuckwithher.

“You always remember your first of everything, like your first house fire, bushfire, car accident, and all the little localjobs,”shesaid.

“The summer fires always stand out, and that’s the bread and butter of what we do and this season alone, I was down in the Otwayswhenthefireskickedoffthere.

“In events like that, we see the beauty in the horrible, as that is when the best of peoplecomeout,whichIthinkisoneofthe reasonswhypeoplechoosetovolunteer.

“In one of the funniest jobs I was a part of, I remember pulling up to a scene and being told that there was a house fire when

police came up to us and asked, ‘Have you seenanakedmanwithashovel?’.

“We didn’t find him, but the police went off and did their thing, so it was fine, but I guess that was my first introduction into the fact that the CFA was not all about fightingfires.”

Having grown up working in more male-oriented roles, Kirsty said she wasn’t intimidatedbytheworldoffirefightingand thatherbrigadetreatedeveryoneasequal.

“Iwasveryluckycomingintothisbrigade where I’ve always just been a firefighter, not a female firefighter,” she said. “With that being said, like most women, you get a littlecommentoractionhereorthere.

“But generally speaking, and certainly in this brigade, I’m 100 per cent supported, and I’m just another body on the truck, which is good, and that’s the way we want it.

“I’m now a part of women in leadership mentoring programs, where I’ve been exposed to the fact that, unfortunately, there’s still a lot of brigades where that’s notagiven.”

International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) was 4 May to honour firefighters who died duringtheirserviceandtoshowsupportfor thosecontinuingtohelptheircommunity.

IFFD was established a year after five members of Geelong West Fire Brigade diedwhilehelpingbattlealargewildfirein Lintonon2December1998.

Garry Vredeveldt, Chris Evans, Stuart Davidson, Jason Thomas, and Matthew Armstrongheadedoutfromthefiretorefill their tanker when a sudden and violent windchangeengulfedthetruckinflames.

Kirsty said the incident led the Geelong West brigade to incorporate better safety

I was very lucky coming into this brigade where I’ve always just been a firefighter, not a female firefighter ... I’m just another body on the truck - Kirsty McNamara

featuresonitstrucks,whichmeantthatthe firefighters“didn’tdieinvain”.

“The incident is very close to our hearts and...helpsustoneverforgetandremember why we do what we do, while also showing ushowfarwe’vecome,”shesaid.

“So, I think it’s really important that we rememberthepastsothatitcaninformthe future, while making sure the legacy of the fivememberslostinLintonliveson.

“IFFD is also about checking in with each other, so that, if we do go to a bad job, we’remakingsureourmembersareokay.

“The CFA is really good these days with

mental health awareness, and gone are the days when you have to have a look at somethingthatcouldbedisturbing.”

CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said every story of selflessness, bravery and service was a significant part of history that continued to inspire firefighters past andpresent.

“We reflect and honour the loyalty, devotion and hard work of all CFA people andourfirefightingcommunity,”hesaid.

“CFA has a proud legacy, built through the challenges and sacrifice of hundreds of thousands of our volunteers and staff working tirelessly to defend lives and property.”

TheCFAisalwaysonthelookoutformore volunteers, and Kirsty encouraged people interestedinfirefightingtofindoutmore.

“Go to your local brigade, don’t be afraid to ask questions, and put yourself forward togetinvolved,”shesaid.

“We want you to succeed, and the leadership programs and experiences that we can take outside of CFA are just incredible.

“We see the absolute best in each other and the community, and we get to see and dothingsthattheaveragepersondoesnot.

“We’re seeing a lot more women coming through, and we’re not necessarily female firefighters; we’re just firefighters, and we candowhattheboyscando.

“We’ve all got different backgrounds, but attheendoftheday,we’vegotthisonesolid thing that brings us all together, including asenseofcommunityandfamily.”

Visit firefightersday.org for more information about IFFD, or cfa.vic.gov. au to enquire about volunteering with the CFA.

YOU CAN TEACH IN GEELONG

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Role model Jakara

By Cr Stretch Kontelj OAM

Resilience, creativity, inclusion and care arevaluesthatuniteusasacommunity.

They are also the qualities shown by our fearlessandfantasticJakaraAnthonyOAM – Geelong’s most successful Olympian of alltime.

I’msurethatmanyofusweregluedtothe television in February to watch Jakara do allAustraliansproudintheindividualand dual moguls events at the Milano Cortina WinterOlympics.

Jakara displayed true grit when she finished outside the podium places in the first individual moguls event, but through remarkable tenacity, focus and perseverance she came back and won the goldafewdayslaterinthedualmoguls.

And with that amazing result she etched her name in the history books forever, as the first Australian to win two winter gold medals, after her gold in 2022 individual mogulseventinChina.

Jakara also represented Australia as one of two flagbearers in the Milano Cortina 2026 opening ceremony, a true honour bestowed upon only the very best of our country’sathletes.

I was proud to recently award Jakara the inaugural Geelong Medal in recognition of her outstanding leadership and communitypride.

Crafted by renowned Geelong artist Phil Doggett-Williams, this civic honour features artwork inspired by the spirit of Geelong, celebrating the imagination and

collective strength that define our city and itspeople.

The medal is not only a tribute to sporting achievement, but a civic gesture of gratitude from the people of Greater Geelong.

It reflects our commitment to being a clever and creative city-region, where leadership is about lifting others, and where community, culture and courage converge.

Jakara is not just a champion on the slopes, she is also a respected leader and rolemodelathomeinhercommunity.

I had the pleasure of attending the Christian College Geelong Sport Hall of Honour ceremony last year, where

Jakara was inducted for her extraordinary achievementsinwomen’sskiing. Her speech at that ceremony demonstrated her incredible humility and generosity, and she took the time to share her insights with up-and-coming athletes fromherhometown.

This is something we see time and time again with successful athletes who have come from our region. They’re proud of wherethey’vecomefromandthey’reeager to mentor the next generation to reach for gold.

Now, I cannot claim that Barwon Heads or Geelong provided Jakara with the snow or mountains she needed to become Australia’s best Winter Olympian –butweareacitythatencouragessporting excellence in young people through our impressive schools, academies and sportingclubs.

A great example of this is the Barwon Sports Academy, which supports regional athletes, coaches and families by giving themthetraining,educationandguidance they need to grow, progress and succeed –bothonandoffthefield.

Through the academy, Jakara was able to train with other athletes who were striving forpersonalexcellence.

The City of Greater Geelong is proud to provide support to the Barwon Sports Academy, including financial support of their BIS-Sports Grants, which enable athletes from a range of different sports to competeatstate,nationalandinternational levels.

I hope that Jakara’s achievements will inspirethenextgenerationofathletesfrom our region to showcase their incredible skillsontheworldstage.

The Guide

GOING PLACES WITH ERNIE DINGO

SBS, Friday, 7.30pm

9-1-1

Seven, Monday, 8.40pm

OOOPS! I BOUGHT A PUB

Seven, Saturday, 8pm

Not content with showcasing the nation’s most incredible locations, wildlife and experiences, this uniquely Australian travel series also spotlights some of the country’s most fascinating folk, giving them the time and space to tell their personal stories on the country that made them. This week’s instalment follows Brooke Blurton on an early morning run with marathon runner and proud Western Arrente man Charlie Maher (pictured with Blurton), whose incredible accomplishments and perseverance will inspire even the most reluctant of athletes. Meanwhile, Ernie Dingo visits Alice Springs Desert Park, where he takes a pair of desert dingos for a walk.

arlie Maher will e, ert for a walk.

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

Friday, May 8

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

It’s grim, but rather standard practice these days for an episode of a crime procedural to kick off with a dead body. However, this unusual instalment of 9-1-1sees a man arrive at the police precinct on a bike and ask for Athena (Angela Bassett), intent on reporting his own murder. The confusing situation begins to make sense when he starts coughing and falls to the ground, apparently poisoned.

Step back in time: Broadcaster Bruce McAvaney traces his ancestry on a new season of WhoDoYou ThinkYouAre?

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While Athena teams up with Major Crimes on the confounding case, Buck (Oliver Stark, pictured, in a season-best performance) hits rock bottom and comes clean to Chimney (Kenneth Choi) about his recent reliance on prescription painkillers. In touching scenes, the entire 118 team rallies around as Buck recovers at home.

SEVEN (6, 7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Sinister Sorority. (2021,Madv,R) Maddison Bullock. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted byLarry Emdur.

PICK OF THE WEEK

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?

SBS, Tuesday, 7.30pm

What could be more alluring than uncovering long-hidden secrets, mysteries and forgotten histories? When those stories belong to famous faces we all know and love, that’s what. Legendary sports broadcaster Bruce McAvaney kicks off the 17th season of this Australian geneaology series by tracing his family’s past in South Australia. The emotional episode involves accounts of early settlement and personal tragedy that bring the 72-year-old a new understanding of what his forefathers went through. Walking land once owned by his ancestors, McAvaney remarks that he feels a deeper connection to his late parents. It’s hard not to be moved by his openness and honesty.

NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Compass. (PG, R) 10.30 A Symphonic Odyssey With Professor Brian Cox. (R) 12.00 News. 12.55 The Assembly. (R) 1.40 Bad Company. (Mln, R) 2.10 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 2.55 Grand Designs Aust. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa) 4.40 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 2.10 The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres. (R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG,R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Patience. (PGad) Amonk isfound dead ina chapel.

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

9.55 Urzila. (Mals,R)

10.25 ABC Late News.

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

11.25 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma,R)

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

5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 Mystery Of The First Temple. Looks atexcavations atthe Gobekli Tepe inTürkiye. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 The King. (Madlsv) 11.55 Babylon Berlin. (Mav, R) 1.45 Brian Cox: How The Other Half Live. (Ml, R)

3.30 Finding Your Roots. (PG, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.45 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 1.30pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 1.50 Kangaroo Beach. 2.30 Daniel Tiger’s. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School: What’s Cooking? 3.40 Thomas. 4.10 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Mojo Swoptops. 5.40 Kangaroo Beach. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.30 My Adventures With Superman. 8.55 BattleBots. 9.40 Gladiators UK. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round9. Brisbane Lions vCarlton. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking alook back atall the action from the match. 11.15 GetOn Extra. Alook atthe weekend’s best racing.

11.45 To Be Advised. 1.30 Quacks. himself with anew protégé. 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted bySimon Reeve. 5.00 NBC Today.

7TWO (62, 72)

6am Morning Programs. 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. 12.05pm DW The Day. 12.35 Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 2.10 The Swiping Game. 2.30 Bamay. 3.05 Where Are You Really From? 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.40 Inside The Huddle. 6.10 Over The Black Dot. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. 12.35am United Gangs Of America. 1.30 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 Business Builders. 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 Room For Improvement. 1.30 Surf Patrol. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Animal Rescue. 3.00 Better Homes. 5.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 5.30 Late Programs.

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: To England, With Love. (2023, G, R) Georgia Hirst, Sean Pogmore. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00[MELB] TippingPoint Australia.(PG,R) 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 6.30 Bold. (PG, R) 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 7.30

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Airport Security: USA. for anunaccompanied minor. 8.30 MOVIE: We Bought A Zoo. (2011,PGal,R) Inthe wake ofthe loss ofhis wife, asingle father moves his family toa run-down zoo. Matt Damon, Colin Ford, Scarlett Johansson. 11.00 MOVIE: Licorice Pizza. (2021,Mdls,R) Alana Haim. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

9GEM (81, 92)

6.00 10 News+.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG,R) 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) Acouple disagree onwhether toleave Coburg North. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns,R) Celebrity panellists compete tosee who can remember the most about events ofthe week.

9.30 10’s Late News. Coverage ofnews, sport and weather. 10.30 10 News+. (R) 11.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Antiques Downunder. 1.00 MOVIE: Bonnie Prince Charlie. (1948) 3.30 MOVIE: The Iron Maiden. (1963) 5.30 The Derbyshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. North Qld Cowboys vEels. 9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy PostMatch. 10.45 MOVIE: Snitch. (2013, M) 1am 1.30 MOVIE: The Iron Maiden. (1963) 3.30 My Favorite Martian. 4.00 Gideon’s Way. 5.00 The Derbyshire Auction House.

7MATE (64, 73)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Rugby Heaven. 12.30pm Premier League Stories. 1.00 LEGO Masters. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Hercules. (2014, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Clash Of The Titans. (2010, M) 11.35 Seinfeld. 12.35am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.35 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 2.30 LEGO Masters. 3.45 My Way. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Barney’s World. 4.50 Lego Dreamzzz. 5.10 Bubble’s Hotel. 5.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 9.00 Desert Collectors. 11.30 American Resto. Noon Storage Wars. 12.30 American Pickers. 1.30 Pawn Stars. 2.30 Kick Ons. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Surveillance Oz. 8.30 MOVIE: Tower Heist. (2011, M) 10.40 MOVIE: Anaconda. (1997, M) 12.35am Pawn Stars. 1.35 Storage Wars. 2.00 Golf. LIV Golf League Virginia.

10 COMEDY (52, 11)

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 8.15 Motown Magic. 8.40 The Magic Canoe. 9.10 Spartakus. 10.00 Tales From Zambia. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Mad Max III: Beyond Thunderdome. (1985, M) 2.00 On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Tales From Zambia. 7.30 MOVIE: Spirited Away. (2001, PG) 9.55 MOVIE: Friday. (1995, MA15+) 11.35 Nula. 12.05am Elder In Residence Oration 2023. 1.00 Big Backyard Quiz. 2.00 On The Road. 3.00 On The Road. 5.00 Bamay. NITV (34)

6am The Movie Show. 6.15 The Majestic. (2001, PGal) 9.05 The Straight Story. (1999, PGa) 11.10 Love Thing. (2022, Madlsv, German) 1.05pm Nobody Has To Know. (2021, Ml) 3.00 Discovering Film. 3.50 Anton Chekhov 1890. (2015, PGasv, French) 5.35 Meek’s Cutoff. (2010, PGav) 7.30 The Way Back. (2010,Mal,R) 10.00 Moulin Rouge! (2001, M) 12.30am Side Effects. (2013, MA15+s) 2.30 Danny Collins. (2015, M) 4.25 The Movie Show. 5.35 Anton Chekhov 1890. (2015, PGasv, French)

(82, 93)

10 DRAMA (53, 12)

Saturday, May 9

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. Round7. Collingwood v Geelong. 3.10 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef. (R) 4.10 Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia. (Final, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.35 Landline. (R)

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

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG,R) Presented byTom Gleeson.

7.00 ABC News. Alook atthe top stories ofthe day.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) Agame show contestant

8.30 Silent Witness. (MA15+v) Benjamin isvisited bythe police who promise tolook into Gloria’s disappearance. Nikki performs post-mortems ona couple found inthe woods.

10.15 Bergerac. (MA15+,R) Bergerac believes police corruption played apart ina murder. 11.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Continuous music programming.

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.30 Tiddler. 3.55 Odd Squad. 4.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.10 Kangaroo Beach. 5.30 Super Monsters. 6.05 Knee High Spies. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.50 Caper Crew. 9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup. Part Two. Highlights. 3.00 Stories From The Cities. 3.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Liege-Bastogne-Liege. Men’s race. Highlights. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 1. Highlights. 5.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 5.35 Cold War Spies. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Jewels Of The Mediterranean: Corfu. (PGa) 8.25 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland: On The Centovalli Express From Locarno To Domodossola. (R) Ajourney aboard the CentovalliExpress

9.25 Jersey And Guernsey. (R) Asailing duo take part inGorey Regatta. 10.20 The Wonders Of Europe. (PGa, R) 11.20 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v, R) 2.00 Matched. (PG, R) 2.50 Finding Your Roots. (PG, R) 3.50 Colors Of The Islands: The Caribbean. (PGaw, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning

Programs. 9.30 BBC News At Six. 10.00 France 24 English News. 10.30 The Movie Show. 12.10pm The Feed. 12.45 Black Comedy In America. 2.35 Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 Mastermind Aust. 6.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. 12.35am The Nine Lives Of. 1.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 12.15pm Ella. 1.45 Nula. 2.15 Tales From Zambia. 3.05 Over The Black Dot. 3.35 Black Magic. 4.35 This Is Indian Country. 5.05 Treaty Road. 5.55 Our Law. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Fright Night 2. (2013) 10.20 Ornette: Made In America. 11.45 Message From Mungo. 1am Big Backyard Quiz. 2.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.25pm Moulin Rouge! (2001, M) 3.00 The Straight Story. (1999, PGa) 5.05 The Assassin. (2015, PGv, Mandarin) 7.05 The Little Shop Of Horrors. (1960, PGav) 8.30 Treasure. (2024, M) 10.35 The Piano Teacher. (2001, MA15+anvw, French) 1.05am The Way Back. (2010, Mal) 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. TheCoast Race

Stakes Day and Goodwood Day. 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. (Mal) Shane Jacobson buys arundown country pub sight unseen and attempts tobring itback tolife.

8.30 MOVIE: Apollo13. (1995,PGal,R)

Based ona true story. Three NASA astronauts, ona mission tothe apotentially catastrophic explosion forces them toabandon their journey and return toEarth. Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon. 11.20 To Be Advised. 12.20 Devils. (MA15+av) 1.20 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG,R)

7TWO (62, 72)

6am Morning

Programs. Noon Auction Squad. 1.00 Australia’s Big Backyards. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Better Homes. 4.30 Animal Rescue. 5.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 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. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Garage 41. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 3.00 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. Late Model Nationals. 4.00 Frozen Gold. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: I, Robot. (2004, M) 9.50 MOVIE: Scarface. (1983, MA15+) 1.15am Late Programs.

Sunday, May 10

ABC TV (2)

TEN (5, 10)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Open For Inspection. 12.30 Great Australian Detour Snow. (R) 1.00 Explore TV Viking. (R) 1.30 Equestrian. The Adelaide Festival. H’lights. 2.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGs, R) 3.30 Tasman Trails. 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Escape Fishing. (R) 8.00 I Fish. (R) 8.30 On The Fly. (R) 9.00 All 4 Adventure. (l,

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back. (1980,PGv,R) TheEmpire attacks the rebels’ hidden base.

Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford.

10.00 MOVIE: Conan The Destroyer. (1984,Mv,R) Awarrior embarks ona quest. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Grace Jones.

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

12.45 Tasman Trails. (R)

1.35 Open For Inspection. (R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm MOVIE: Isn’t Life Wonderful! (1953)

3.15 MOVIE: Passport To Pimlico. (1949) 5.00 MOVIE: Our Man In Marrakesh. (1966) 7.00 ACT Brumbies vWestern Force. 9.30 Super 9.45 MOVIE: Blown Away. (1994, M) 12.10am Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93)

6am Morning Programs. 12.40pm Soccer. English Premier League. Manchester United vLiverpool. 2.40 Snackmasters. 3.50 MOVIE: Speechless. (1994, PG) 5.50 MOVIE: Space Jam. (1996) 7.30 MOVIE: Night At The Museum. (2006, PG) 9.45 MOVIE: The Spy Who Dumped Me. (2018, MA15+) Midnight Prodigal Son. 12.55 Late Programs.

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa,R) Acouple are looking for anoutgoing pup.

7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. Newlyweds who want toadd totheir family must decide iftheir two-bedroom townhouse can betransformed into asuitable home. 8.30 Building The Dream. Architectural designer Charlie Luxton helps friendly homes that suit their lifestyles. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Ma,R) Follows paramedics asthey respond toa seven-year-old boy who isgasping for air. 10.30 Matlock. (PGa,R) Anairport ramp operator isaccused ofnegligence. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6, 7)

9) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 The Assembly. (R) 3.20 Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia. (Final, R) 4.10 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (Final, PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6am Morning Programs. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. ProMX Championship. Round3. 4.00 Going Places. (PGa, R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 2. Highlights. 5.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 5.35 Cold War Spies. (PG)

6.30 Compass: Labassa –If These Walls Could Talk. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

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

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

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

9.30 Death In Paradise. (Ma,R) Agame show contestant

10.30 Silent Witness. (MA15+av,R)

12.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.00 Dream Gardens. (PG, R) 4.30 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. (PG,R) 8.20 Bettany Hughes’ Lost Worlds: Nabataeans. (R) Bettany Hughes arrives inPetra. 9.20 Tulum: The Last City Of The Mayan Empire. (Ma,R) 10.20 The Kim Dynasty: A Family Affair. (PGa, R) 11.15 MOVIE: Duran Duran: A Hollywood High. (2022, G, R) Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes. 12.35 MOVIE: Sheryl. (2022, Ml, R) Sheryl Crow. 2.20 Matched. (PG, R) 3.10 Finding Your Roots. (PG, R) 4.10 Colors Of The Islands: The Caribbean. (PGa, R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.30pm Guess How Much I Love You. 3.55 Odd Squad. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Bluey. 5.40 Super Monsters. 6.05 Knee High Spies. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 The Inbestigators. 7.45 Caper Crew. 8.05 Secrets At Red Rocks. 8.30 Animal Park. 9.55 Secrets Of The Zoo. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Morning

Programs. 12.15pm Motorcycle Racing. World Superbike C’ship. Motul Hungarian Round. 1.20 Faithless. 1.50 Jeopardy! 3.55 WorldWatch. 4.55 PBS News Compass Points. 5.25 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. 6.30 Abandoned Engineering. 7.25 Travel Man. 7.55 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. 12.35am Late Programs.

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. Round9. Richmond vAdelaide.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The1% Club. (PGls) Hosted byJim Jefferies. 8.00 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.00 Betrayal. (Malnsv) AsJohn tracks down anelusive Iranian general, hebecomes convinced he’s being deceived bythose closest tohim. 11.00 24 Hours In Police Custody: Family Secrets. (MA15+a,R) Follows apolice investigation. 12.00 A Friend Of The Family. (MA15+a,R) 1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (62, 72)

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Escape To The Country. 1.30 Business Builders. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Surgery Ship. 3.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.30 Australia’s Big Backyards. 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.

7MATE (64, 73) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Inside The Huddle. 1.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. H’lights. 2.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 3.35 Cassius X: Becoming Ali. 5.05 Ornette: Made In America. 6.40 Tales From Zambia. 7.30 The People Vs Robodebt. 8.30 White Nanny, Black Child. 9.45 MOVIE: Poetic Justice. (1993, M) 11.45 Late Programs. NITV (34)

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 The Floor. (PGl) 8.15 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.15 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: The Golden Hour. (Mavv) Detectives race

10.15 9News Late.

10.45 The First48: Childhood Friend/Magic Bullet. (Mav,R)

11.40 American Ripper. (Mav)

12.35 Oz Off Road TV. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Midsomer Murders. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Canberra Raiders vPenrith Panthers. 6.00 Getaway. 6.30 Police Rescue Australia. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Mammals. 8.40 Paramedics. 9.40 Emergency. 10.40 Major Crimes. 11.40 Midsomer Murders. 1.45am MOVIE: Where No Vultures Fly. (1951) 4.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Morning Programs. 12.25pm Anton Chekhov 1890. (2015, PGasv, French) 2.05 Forever Enthralled. (2008, PG, Mandarin) 4.45 Roxane. (2019, PGals, French) 6.25 Joan Baez: I Am A Noise. (2023) 8.30 Janet Planet. (2024) 10.40 Little Loves. (2024, Spanish) 12.30am November. (2017, MA15+v, Estonian) 2.35 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Charter Boat Wars 2: Port Phillip Bay. 2.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 3.00 Frozen Gold. 4.00 Mt Hutt Rescue. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Live Free Or Die Hard. (2007, M) 11.10 MOVIE: Backdraft. (1991, M) 2am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm Motor Racing. Formula E C’ship. Berlin ePrix. 1.15 Soccer. English Premier League. Everton vManchester City. 3.15 The Summit. 4.45 The Toys That Built The World. 5.45 MOVIE: Scooby-Doo. (2002, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Godzilla Vs. Kong. (2021, M) 9.45 MOVIE: The Iron Claw. (2024, MA15+) 12.25am 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 start from the third checkpoint inPhnom Penh, Cambodia, and must travel1400kms through Thailand. 9.30 Taskmaster Australia. (Ms,R) Contestants give memorials for eggs, get new middle names and travel toa new location. 10.30 NCIS: Origins. (Mv,R) Vera receives acall from aman inprison. 11.30 10 News+. (R) Hosted byDenham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

Monday, May 11

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Silent Witness. (Malv, R) 11.40

You Can’t Ask That. (PGl, R) 12.00

ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R)

2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (Final, PG, R) 2.55 Grand Designs Australia. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG,R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. 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.

10.05 Foreign Correspondent. (Final,R) International affairs program.

10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R)

11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa,R)

12.00 Long Lost Family. (PG,R)

12.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Morning Programs. 1pm PBS News Compass Points. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 2.05 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres. 2.55 Going Places. 3.25 Plat Du Tour. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. H’lights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend

Escapes: Alan Shearer. (PG) Robson Green and Alan Shearer visit Northumberland.

8.40 Ancient Greece By Train: Thessaloniki To Delphi. (R) Professor Alice Roberts explores Greece. 9.35 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M) Hosted byGreg Davies. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Sambre: Anatomy Of A Crime. (Mav)

12.05 Gomorrah. (Malv, R) 2.45 MOVIE: Fiona Clark: Unafraid. (2021, Malns, R) Fiona Clark. 4.10 Bamay. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (PGa, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s

Programs. 4.20pm Santiago Of The Seas. (Return) 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Gladiators UK. 9.40 Kids BBQ Championship. 10.25 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Tales From Zambia. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 MOVIE: Call Me Mum. (2006, M) 10.25 MOVIE: Mad Dog Morgan. (1976, MA15+) 12.15am Late Programs.

6am Morning

Programs. 2.25pm Inside The Huddle. 2.55 Over The Black Dot. 3.25 Stories From The Cities. 3.55 WorldWatch. 4.50 PBS News Compass Points. 5.20 WorldWatch. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Holy Marvels. 9.20 Soccer’s American Dream. (Premiere) 10.15 The Verdict. 11.10 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm The Assassin. (2015, PGv, Mandarin) 3.40 The Little Shop Of Horrors. (1960, PGav) 5.05 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976, PG) 7.30 The Three Musketeers: Milady. (2023, Mav, French) 9.40 The Idol. (2015, Ma, Arabic) 11.35 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. 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 and Remi test their talent.

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

8.40 9-1-1. (Madv) The118 races tothe site ofa car crash involving amother and son.

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. (PGa)

12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a,R)

1.05 The Outdoor Room With Jamie Durie. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

7TWO (62, 72)

6am Morning

Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Australia’s Big Backyards. 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. 10.45 Air Crash Inv. 11.45 Doc Martin. 12.45am Late Programs.

7MATE (64, 73)

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 2.30 Boating. Circuit Boat Drivers C’ship. 3.30 Mt Hutt Rescue. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Agenda Setters. 8.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 9.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. 10.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 11.30 Late Programs.

NINE (8, 9)

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

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

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

10.45 9News Late.

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

12.15 Tipping Point. (PG,R)

1.05 Hello SA. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

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

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs. Noon David Attenborough’s Mammals. 1.00 Midsomer Murders. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Brothers In Law. (1957) 5.30 The Derbyshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Four Weddings And A Funeral. 10.40 Borderline. 11.40 Chicago Med. 12.40am Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93)

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

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

Tuesday, May 12

ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia. (Final, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Death In Paradise. (Ma, R) 2.00 Parliament. 2.55 Grand Designs Aust. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres. (R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGal, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

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

7.30 Budget2026: The Treasurer’s Speech.

8.00 Budget2026: A7.30 Special. 8.30 Insiders. David Speers looks atthis year’s budget. 9.30 Compass: Labassa – If These Walls Could Talk. (PG,R) 10.00 ABC Late News. 10.15 The Business. (R) 10.50 Four Corners. (R) 11.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 11.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 12.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.30 Parliament Question Time. 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.30 Budget 2026: A 7.30 Special. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Bruce McAvaney. (Return) 8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi looks atthe work-life balance in2026. 9.30 Dateline: The World’s Most Remote Rescue? Follows ahelicopter rescue team inPapua New Guinea. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 Living Black. (R) 11.05 Exit. (MA15+av)

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

(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. 4.00 Seven News At4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Floor. (PG, R) 1.15 Destination WA. 1.45 My Way. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 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.

6.00 Seven News.

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

7.30 My Reno Rules. (PGl) Hosted byDr Chris Brown.

9.05 Doc. (Ma) While navigating the fallout from Katie’s secret, Amy treats acritically-ill patient with adark one ofher own.

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

11.05 The Agenda Setters. (R)

12.05 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a,R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

8.30 Clarkson’s Farm: Endgaming. (Mal) Thelivestock are heading out tograze and while the goats are going high-tech, the cows are getting abull-friend.

9.30 9News Late. (Ml)

11.00 The Grand Tour. (Ml)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Our State On A Plate. (PG, R) 3.00 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+. Hosted by Denham 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 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take alook atthe week that was. 9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage ofnews, sport and weather. 10.40 10 News+. (R) 11.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm DW The Day. 12.40 Homicide. 2.30 The Grudge. 3.00 Brady Vs Belichick: The Verdict. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.55 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.45 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.35 Rock Legends: ABBA. 9.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. 1.35am Deepfake Porn: Could You Be Next? 2.35 Late Programs.

7TWO (62, 72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 The Slow Mo Guys’ Big Adventures. 9.10 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.35 BattleBots. 10.20 Late Programs.

6am Morning

9GEM (81, 92)

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. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Inspector Morse. 11.05 Escape To The Country. 12.05am Showtrial. 1.05 Bargain Hunt. 2.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. Noon Death In Paradise. 1.10 MOVIE: Now And Forever. (1956, PG) 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Brighton Rock. (1948, PG) 5.30 The Derbyshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.40 Good Karma Hospital. 11.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 12.40am Late Programs.

7MATE (64, 73) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 12.35pm MOVIE: Call Me Mum. (2006, M) 2.00 On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30

6am Morning Programs. 1pm The Idol. (2015, Ma, Arabic) 2.55 Discovering Film. 3.50 Joan Baez: I Am A Noise. (2023) 5.55 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PGa) 7.35 Hating Alison Ashley. (2005, PG) 9.30 Love And Mercy. (2014, Madl) 11.45 Sing Street. (2016, Mal) 1.45am Holy Spider. (2022, MA15+asv, Farsi) 3.50 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 2.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Agenda Setters. 8.30 Cape Carnage: Killer Catch. 9.30 Outback Truckers. 10.30 Train Rescue Down Under. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Explore. 11.45 Big Rigs Of Oz. 12.15pm MOVIE: Godzilla Vs. Kong. (2021, M) 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Hot Shots! (1991, M) 10.15 Seinfeld. 11.15 The 100. 12.05am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.05 LEGO Masters. 3.30 Late Programs.

Wednesday, May 13

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

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

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG,R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. 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. (Mls) Comedic chaos from Urzila Carlson.

9.50 Bad Company. (M,R) Julia learns about Margie’s famous sister. 10.15 Planet America. (R) 11.25 You Can’t Ask That. (Madl,R)

11.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 12.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.30 Parliament Question Time. 2.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Wonderland: Lewis Carol To JRR Tolkien. (PGa, 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 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 4. Highlights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Alexander Armstrong In India. (Premiere) Alexander Armstrong visits Mumbai.

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

9.25 The Audacity. (M) Awould-be tech titan and his therapist try tomake afortune.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Rise Of The Raven. (MA15+asv)

12.00 Blue Lights. (Malv, R) 2.05 3.45 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 4.05pm Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 9.05 Adv Time. 9.55 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Karla Grant Presents. 2.00 Strait To The Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.45 Tales From Zambia. 7.35 Ice Vikings. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding: USA. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Inside The Huddle. 10.30 MOVIE: Banel & Adama. (2023, M) 12.05am Late Programs.

6am Morning

Programs. 10.30 The Movie Show. 12.15pm DW The Day. 12.45 The Greatest Show On Earth. 2.55 The Bee Whisperer. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.55 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.45 Jeopardy! 7.40 Jeopardy! 8.05 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. 1.35am Dark Side Of The Ring. 2.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. 12.40pm Post Coitum, Animal Triste. (1997, Malsv, French) 2.30 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976, PG) 4.55 Discovering Film. 5.45 Moonlighting. (1982, PGal) 7.35 Xanadu. (1980) 9.30 Walk The Line. (2005, Madl) Midnight Body Melt. (1993, MA15+hsv) 1.30 Late Programs.

Thursday, May 14

ABC TV (2)

SEVEN (6, 7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 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) Sonny worries that hehas taken ontoo much.

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

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take alighter look atall things AFL. (M) Hamish McLachlan sits down with key football stars and personalities toreveal their stories.

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

11.00 Why Bridges Collapse. (PGa,R)

12.15 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R) 12.45 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a,R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

7TWO (62, 72)

6am Morning

Programs. Noon My Reno Rules. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 McDonald And Dodds. (Return) 10.45 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 11.45 Late Programs.

7MATE (64, 73)

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Outback Truckers. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 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 Special Forces. 12.30am Late Programs.

NINE (8, 9)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGs, R) 1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGams, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 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: Ganglands – The Real Underbelly. (Madlv) Looks atMelbourne’s gangland wars.

8.30 Outback Murder Highway: Jayden’s Disappearance – Charters Towers. (Mdv) Looks atthe disappearance ofJayden PennoTompsett onthe Flinders Highway.

9.30 The Social Media Murders: Alice Ruggles. (Malv,R) Alook atthe murder ofAlice Ruggles.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 The Inheritance. (Premiere,Ma) 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs. Noon New Tricks. 1.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Confession. (1955, PG) 5.30 The Derbyshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 The Spencer Sisters. 11.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 12.40am Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93)

6am Morning Programs.

12.35pm MOVIE: Police Academy. (1984, M) 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Tango & Cash. (1989, M) 10.35 Seinfeld. 11.35 The 100. 12.25am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.25 Late Programs.

SBS (3)

(6, 7)

(8, 9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Gruen. (PGs, R) 10.35 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 11.25 Urzila. (Mls, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Bergerac. (Mlv, R) 1.45 Tech Smart Agriculture. (R) 2.00 Parliament. (Final) 2.55 Grand Designs Aust. (PG, R) 3.55 Frankie Drake. (PGv, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG,R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Budget2026: Opposition Reply.

8.00 7.30. Presented bySarah Ferguson.

8.30 Grand Designs. (Final) Hosted byKevin McCloud.

9.20 The Assembly: Jimmy Barnes. (PGa,R) Students return tointerview Jimmy Barnes.

10.05 ABC Late News.

10.20 The Business. (R)

10.35 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PGv,R)

11.20 Long Lost Family. (PG,R)

12.10 Parliament Question Time. 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (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. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Ultimate Vets. 9.05 Animal Park. 10.35 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres. (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. Stage 5. Highlights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Rick Stein’s Australia. Rick Stein motors upthe NSW North Coast. 8.40 American Prince: JFK Jr: Ladies And Gentlemen, Meet George. (Ml,R) John F Kennedy Jr introduces George magazine tothe world, just ashis relationship with Carolyn Bessette gets more serious.

9.30 A Gentleman In Moscow. (Premiere) ARussian count issentenced tohouse arrest. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Under The Bridge. (Madl) 11.50 DNA. (MA15+a,R) 2.25 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 5.00 Eurovision Song Contest.

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. Round10. Brisbane Lions vGeelong. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking alook back atall the action from the match.

11.00 Kick Ons. Apreview ofthe upcoming AFL matches.

11.30 To Be Advised.

12.30 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a,R) Reynolds chases anelusive diagnosis. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

TEN (5, 10)

(R)

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 Elsbeth. (PGlsv) Elsbeth organises abook club toinvestigate acelebrated novelist who may have written the perfect crime. 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) 11.40 10 News+. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Abducted On Prom Night. (2023, Mav) Karen Cliche, Scott Gibson. 2.00 Pointless. (PG)

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)

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRLWomen’s State Of Origin. Queensland vNew South Wales. Game2.

9.35 NRL Women’s State Of Origin Post-Match. Post-match wrap-up. 10.00 9News Late.

10.30 The Inheritance. (Premiere,Ma)

11.30 First On Scene. (Mad,R)

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG,R)

1.00 Reel Destinations. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

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,R) Hosted byRebecca Gibney. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (Ms) Hosted byTom Gleeson. 8.40 The Claudia Winkleman Show. (Mls) Claudia Winkleman isjoined byRalph Fiennes, Anna Faris, Olivia Cooke and Michelle De Swarte. 9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage ofnews, sport and weather. 10.40 10 News+. (R) 11.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Pro Bull Riding: USA. 1.00 Over The Black Dot. 1.30 Inside The Huddle. 2.00 Strait To The Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Tales From Zambia. 7.30 Going Places. (Final) 8.30 True Colours. 9.30 MOVIE: The Pelican Brief. (1993,

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

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 The Movie Show. 12.10pm DW The Day. 12.40 Alone. 1.55 UFOs: Investigating The Unknown. 2.50 Insight. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.55 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.45 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.35 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. 1.35am The Nine Lives Of. 2.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

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)

9GEM (81, 92)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Motor Racing. Indycar Series. Sonsio Grand Prix. H’lights. 12.35pm MOVIE: June Again. (2020, M) 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Never Been Kissed. (1999, PG) 10.40 Seinfeld. 11.40 Rugby Heaven. 12.40am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.40 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.05pm Ali. (2001, Mlsv) 2.55 Discovering Film. 3.45 Monsieur Verdoux. (1947, PGa) 6.00 Golden Years. (2016, PGals) 7.50 Monty Python’s Life Of Brian. (1979, Maln) 9.30 The Commitments. (1991, Mlv) 11.40 Long Story Short. (2021, Ml) 1.20am Unfaithful. (2002, MA15+sv) 3.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Highway Patrol. 2.30 The Force: BTL. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.00 Motorway Patrol. 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. 10.30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Keeping Up Appearances. 1.00 Midsomer Murders. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Carry On Regardless. (1961) 5.30 The Derbyshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 Emergency. 9.30 A+E Crash Scene Emergency. 10.30 Chicago Med. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93)

Authenticity key for band

Geelong and the Bellarine’s music scene is awash with artists – from metal and garage bands to concert pianists and jazz maestros – producing music of the highest calibre.

One example is Back Alley Sally, a collaboration between two of the Australian blues scene’s most distinctive voices; guitarist-singer Benji Miu and harmonicaplayerJulieNoble.

The award-winning duo formed after a chancemeetingatGeelong’sSleepyHollow BluesClubin2024.

Miu, originally a Melbourne-based musician and producer who had already built a successful career teaching, recording and performing music around theworld,wasarecentarrivalinGeelong.

“I’d just moved into town and I was looking to make some friends because I’d

leftitallbehindinMelbourne,”hesaid.

“I went to the blues club, put my name on the board, and they put Julie with me. Then I heard her play and I looked at her and said, ‘I think you and I are going to be friends’.”

The duo soon caught up over a cup of tea, had another jam and decided to start playing together.

“Julie is really a wealth of blues knowledge,”Miusaid.

“IthoughtIknewalotaboutbluesmusic; I didn’t. She would say, ‘have a listen to these guys’, and I hadn’t heard of half of them.

“I was listening to so many crazy jazz guys, metal musicians, I love African music.Butshe’slike,bluesismyjam.”

Since their fateful meeting, the pair have been named Melbourne Blues

Appreciation Society’s blues duo of the year2025andreleasedanalbumproduced byAussie blues legend Geoff Achison.

Miu said their guiding principle with the project was to have fun and enjoy playing together.

“Sometimes that means taking less money but we get to hang with our mates, or we get to support somebody we really admire,”hesaid.

“Butifit’snotfun,wedon’tdoit…youjust havetodowhatyoulove.

“There are so many better ways to make moneythanthroughmusicthatitmakesno sensetomakecompromises.IfI’mgoingto failI’mgoingtoatleastdoitmyway”

Back Alley Sally is at Door Gallery Cafe on Saturday 9 May. Visit trybooking. com/events/landing/1565844 for more information.

Peace train comes to town for heartfelt homage to a legend

The music of Cat Stevens comes to life this May when a heartfelt celebration of the legendary singer-songwriter comes to GeelongArtsCentre.

Music Legends Productions return to Geelong for the fourth time on Saturday 16 May to deliver a heartfelt homage to an artist that defined a generation with songs like Father and Son, Wild World and Peace Train before changing his name to Yusuf Islam and disappearing from the music worldfortwodecades.

Pianist, guitarist and singer James van Cuylenburg, who formed the band with long-time collaborator Paul Davies three

yearsagotoputonaBillyJoelshow,saidhe hedgedattheterm“tribute”.

“Somewhat ironically, I’m not that interested in tribute shows; I’ve never thought much of those kind of Las Vegas things,”hesaid.

“But what I do love to do is celebrate the artistsandtheirgreatmusic.Soatnopoint are we pretending to be Cat Stevens, but we’recertainlytryingtocelebratehim.

“To be able to dive into those beautiful songs and tell the stories and share that with friends, family and audiences is just puresatisfactionandfulfillment.”

Van Cuylenburg and Davies’ musical

relationship forms the nucleus of the shows, having performed in cover and originalbandstogetherfortwodecades.

The new show also includes van Cuylenburg’s parents on vocals, who he describesas“originalfolkies”.

“They’ve been playing music together since the 70s…so it’s nostalgic and joyful,” he said. “Our main goal is joy and connection.Lifecanbeprettystressfuland chaotic,sotofeelthewarmembraceofthis music and connect with each other for a few hours,that’sa prettygoodthing.”

Visit geelongartscentre.org.au for more information.

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

Quilt-in

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

wheatsheaf_quilting@hotmail.com

Ballroom dance

Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Saturday 9 May, 7.30-10.30pm. Admission $10 includes supper. Music: Puff. 0400 500 402

Adfas Geelong

Illustrated lecture on ‘The Arts & Crafts of Kashmir’ by Zara Fleming, Newcomb Hall, 13 May, 10am. ‘A Journey through the Himalayas’, Geelong West Town Hall, 13 May, 5.45pm.

Sports

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

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

Maureen, 0429 397 015

Live music

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

Bellarine Historical Society

Open to the public. Discover the area’s past. Open Sundays, 10.30am-12.30pm. Courthouse Museum, 11 High Street, Drysdale. bellarinehistory.org

Arts National-Geelong One hour arts lectures and presentation, Newcomb Hall, Wednesdays monthly, 10.15am.

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

Geelong Vietnam Veterans

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

GROW Australia

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

Grovedale Seniors

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

Drysdale Day VIEW

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

Table tennis

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

Child safety Talk by Fay Matete of Destiny Rescue.org.au rescuing children from human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Soroptimist club, Geelong RSL, Tuesday May 12, 7pm.

Leopold VIEW

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

Writers’ group

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

Geelong Evening VIEW

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

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

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

Les, 0428 466 446

Grovedale Marshall Probus

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

Chess Group

Chess lessons at Geelong West. Suitable for beginners who have a reasonably firm understanding of the game rules. Kids and adults welcome. Isaac, isaacsmith5603@gmail.com or 0406 199 457

Geelong Day VIEW

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

Ocean Grove Senior Citizens 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove

Weekly

Tuesday: 1pm snooker, chess, indoor bowls

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

Thursday: social afternoon, cards 500 1pm Friday: art classes 9am, social art group 1pm. Fortnightly 1st & 3rd Monday: CWA, 2pm Paschal, 0426 889 456

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

Leopold Book Club

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

Church

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

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

Esoteric coffee meetups

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

Text name/details: 0400 542 522

Combine Probus Belmont Central

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

Geelong Central Probus

Third Friday of the month, 9.45am, Grovedale Hotel. geelcentprob@gmail.com

Newcomb Probus

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

Music for preschoolers

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

Leopold Library

Friday 8 May, 10am: Local-history talk, early setters of Leopold.

Thursday 14 May, 6pm: Career Pathways –a look at careers in emergency services. Tuesdays 2pm: Digital drop in for basic tech needs Free school holiday programs. All ages, all interests. 4201 0675 or grlc.vic.gov.au

Rostrum meets Geelong Rostrum Public Speaking Club Inc meets each Monday.

Andrew, 0408 369 446 or Jan, 0407 296 958

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

Australian Multicultural Support Services

Social Support Groups for communities from different multicultural backgrounds for seniors over 65. Meals, activities and fun. White Eagle House, Breakwater. 10am-2.30pm Fridays. 9689 9170, amcservices.org.au or info@amcservices.org.au

Cards

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

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

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

Scrabble club

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

Games

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

Book club

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

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

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

Lions Club of Geelong Breakfast Inc

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

Scribes Writers Group

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

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

Out and about at Hamlyn Park

Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Hamlyn Park on Saturday 2 May where Bell Park hosted Leopold in footy and netball and on another warm day, took these pictures.

PUZZLES

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or

1 Egyptian solar deity (5)

4 Learning; erudition (9)

9 Slavic language (7)

10 African nation bordering the Mediterranean (7)

11 Dutch city (9)

12 Japanese dish (5)

13 Biological blueprint (1,1,1) 14 Excessive grief (11)

16 Question (11)

19 Minor falsehood (3)

21 File (5)

23 Sandwich meat (9)

25 Scholarly (7)

26 Breach of law (7)

27 Therapy (9)

28 Clip (5)

1 Top US university (7) 2 Impervious (9) 3 Seasoning (5)

4 Realm (7)

5 Former Turkish empire (7)

6 Visible features of an area (9) 7 CDs (5) 8 Avoidance (7) 14 Thief (9) 15 Pull (9)

16 Investigation into an unexplained death (7) 17 Indecent (7)

18 Plane hub (7)

20 Cause of annoyance (7)

22 Dodge (5)

24 Puts through a sieve (5)

3 LETTERS

5 LETTERS ABETS AIDES ALIEN

Today’s Aim:

19 words: Good 29 words: Very good 39 words: Excellent

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”. S R D U E Y L S A

uses, yule

Who is often referred to as the Queen of Soul? 2 Does the Greek alphabet have more or less letters than the English alphabet?

3 The majority of the world's vanilla is produced in which Indian Ocean island country?

4 Alexander Skarsgård (pictured) plays the titular character in which sci-fi TV series based on books by Martha Wells?

5 ‘Business in the front, party in the back’ is a colloquial description of which haircut?

6 What is the only stadium in the world to have hosted the Olympic games more than once?

7 The Gulf of St. Lawrence is located in which country?

8 The sport borden ball is also known as what?

9 What colour is the roughlytextured rind of a lychee fruit?

10 Wagashi is a traditional confection of which country?

Tiggo 4 is cheap, but beware

By Chris Riley, Marque Motoring

It’s cheap and it’s a hybrid – that’s what it is.

In fact, Chery reckons the Tiggo 4 is Australia’s cheapest hybrid SUV as well as its best-selling SUV.

It’s powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine together with the help of an electric motor, that combine to offer budget-friendly fuel consumption of 5.4L/100km.

The Tiggo feels cheap, but let’s find out.

Styling

Tiggo 4 Hybrid is available in two grades: Urban and top-of-the-range Ultimate. Urbanispricedfrom$29,990driveaway, the Ultimate from $34,990 – both prices are driveaway. Metallic paint adds $500 to the price.

Be aware there’s a big $6000 difference between the regular Tiggo 4 Ultimate and the Tiggo 4 Hybrid Ultimate.

Competitors include the Honda HR-V, Haval Jolion and MG ZS.

Although billed as Australia’s cheapest hybrid SUV, Urban offers quite a few standard features, that range from dual 10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster and multimedia touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus innovative ‘Hello Chery’ voice control system.

Standardequipmentincludesclothtrim and dual zone climate air-conditioning, with rear air vents, height adjustable driver’s seat, remote start and walk-away locking.

There are also 17-inch alloys, adaptive cruise control, speed limit information, LED lights all-round, auto high beam, auto lights and wipers, and front and rear parking sensors.

Ultimate ups the ante with artificial leather seats, heated front pews, power adjustment for the driver’s seat, electric sunroof, colour-select ambient interior lighting and a 360-degree surround view camera.

Tiggo 4 is covered by a seven-year unlimited kilometre warranty, seven-year capped price servicing and up to seven years of roadside assistance.

Infotainment

Infotainment consists of a 12.5-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, steering wheel mounted controls, Hello Chery voice control, AM/FM and DAB+ digital radio, wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus four-speaker sound. Another 12.5-inch screen supplies the instrument cluster, both incorporated into the same sweeping display panel.

There’snobuilt-insatellitenavigationin either variant, so for that you will have to use your phone.

USB-A and -C ports are located in the frontwithanotherUSB-Aportintheback, as well as a 12-volt outlet up front. Ultimate adds six-speaker sound and a 15W wireless phone charger.

Safety

TheTiggo4scoresafullfivestarsforcrash safety from ANCAP.

A reversing camera, stability control and seven airbags are fitted including a centre airbag which provides added protection to front seat occupants in side impact crashes is also standard.

Autonomous emergency braking (Car-to-Car, Vulnerable Road User, Junction & Crossing, Backover and Head-On) as well as a lane support system withlanekeepassist(LKA),lanedeparture warning (LDW) and emergency lane keeping (ELK), and an advanced speed assistance system (SAS) are standard. Two ISOFix and three top-tether child seats anchor points are offered.

Engines/transmissions

Under the bonnet is Chery’s new hybrid system, that operates in series and parallel mode as required, combining a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor, together with a 1.83 kWh battery.

The petrol engine produces 71kW of power and 120Nm of torque, while the electricmotorprovides150kW/310Nm.

Combined power and torque outputs are not supplied, but the petrol engine should add something to the equation when both areoperatingtogetherinparallelmode.

The graphic displayed in the driver information panel suggests this to be the case.

There are no gears or gear changed paddles, with drive to the front wheels through a one-speed dedicated hybrid transmission(DHT).

Driving

At 4330mm long, with a 2604mm wheelbase, the Tiggo 4 Hybrid seats five occupants.

Front legroom is adequate, but there’s limitedroomtostretchyourlegsifyou’rein theback.

There is however a rear air outlet for rear seatpassengers,butonlyone.

The touchscreen is relatively easy to operate, with plenty of options to play around with and three different themes for theinstrumentcluster.

But try finding out how much fuel it averages for anything more than the last 50km–nocandoamigo.

A row of buttons provides easy access to oft-used features such as volume, driving modes and the around-view camera which getsinthewaysometimes.

The two centre cupholders will not accommodatesportsdrinkbottles,norwill thecupholdersinthefrontdoors.

A small centre console box is provided as wellasastoragetraybelowtheconsole.

Ratherinconvenientlythephonecharger istobefoundsomewheredowntheretoo.

But, and it’s a big but, a lot of space has beensecondedtoflashyRangeRover-esque glass climate control panel and the gloss blacktrimthatrunsthelengthofthecentre –waytoomuch.

With a largish 51-litre tank, fuel consumption, using standard 91 unleaded, isaclaimed5.4L/100km.

That’s27percentlessthantheequivalent non-hybridmodel.

Therearetwodrivemodes,EcoandSport. In Eco mode the petrol engine remains dormantmostofthetime.

In terms of the overall drive experience, the Tiggo presents two different personalities, just like the proverbial Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. It goes okay, or so we thought,untilweencounteredourfirsthill.

Even the ride quality is pretty good for an import, with adjustment for steering weight and some tyre squeal and tendency to oversteer when pushed hard through corners.

But point it at a long, steep hill such as the big one heading up the M1 north out of Sydney and it soon becomes apparent that thingsaren’tquiteright.

As the petrol engine cuts in, things becomeverynoisy,veryquickly–andyou’d beforgivenforthinkingthethingisgoingto blowup.Mywifethoughtso.

Although CVT and one-speed dedicated hybridtransmissionsaremechanicallyand fundamentallydifferent,theseamlessdrive ratio transition is much the same – as the enginerevsrisetokeeppacewithdemands fromthethrottle.

Thisiswhatproducestheescalatingcabin

noise and zoom-like acceleration (or lack thereof).

The majority of time, however, the Tiggo is a pussycat, operating on electric power alone, and as such surprisingly quick and responsive off the line – thanks to the instanttorquefromtheelectricmotor. It stays this way up to 80km/h or so, dependingonsystemload,deliveringavery EV-likedrivingexperiencearoundtown. Hillshoweverremainitsweakpoint. Then there’s the incessant warnings and interventions from the driver assistance systems, especially the lane-centring function.

Even with everything we could find turned off, the steering wheel continued to tugthiswayandthatsoonbecametiring. And what about the requirement to clip your driver seatbelt before the car will move?

It’sagoodideafromasafetypointofview, but damned annoying in practical terms, whenyousimplyneedtomovethecaraside toletsomeoneout.

Or move to another bowser at the petrol station because the one you have pulled up at is out of order – the scenarios continue to cropup.

The boot offers a reasonable amount of space, but an odd bump in the floor hides thestandard12-voltbattery.

Of note Urban gets a puncture repair kit while the higher priced Ultimate scores a spacesaverspare.

Weclockedup450kminourweekwiththe Tiggo 4 Hybrid. We can tell you our average speedoverthisperiodwas50.2km/hwhich included motorways, suburban routes and countryroads.

Alas the Tiggo would not disclose the average fuel used over this same distance, producing only a figure for the last 50km (notworthmentioning).

We did however have 390km of range remaining. Whataboutsometransparency?

Summing up

Yeah, nah – it might be cheap, but it needs some refinement. The raucous powertrain and intrusive driver assistance systems springtomind.

The non-hybrid Tiggo 4 is an award winner, but we can’t see this one receiving any gongs until these problems are sorted out.

Around the grounds

Scores, goalkickers and best players from Geelong & District, Geelong and Bellarine Football Leagues matches played on Saturday 2 May.

GEELONG&DISTRICT FOOTBALL

LEAGUE

Werribee Centrals 6.4(40), 9.6(60), 11.10(76),11.12(78)

Thomson4.2(26),5.6(56),5.9(39),8.10(58)

Goals: Werribee Centrals - K. Kur 5, C. Saliba 3, C. Linehan-Cunningham, A. Stone, T. Camilleri. Thomson - P. Davis 5, J. Blair, J. Hanneysee, J. Camm.

Best: Werribee Centrals - K. Kur, M. Culliver, B. Linehan-Cunningham, L. Robinson, B. Carlton, I. Cohen. ThomsonP. Davis, S. Jacka, J. Hanneysee, C. Eden, M. Deller, L. Purtill.

Belmont Lions 4.3(27), 8.7(55), 11.8(74), 16.9(105) North Geelong 3.3(21), 6.4(40), 11.5(71), 11.6(72)

Goals: Belmont Lions - B. Evans 4, S. Gunther 2, M. Murdoch 2, J. Beasley, J. Stapleton, M. Jolly, C. Anderson, B. McPherson, J. Grohmann, Jak Evans, Jed Evans. North Geelong - C. Vaughan 3, R. Desnoy 2, B. Miller 2, C. Pasque 2, O. Riccardi 2.

Best: Belmont Lions - Jed Evans, L. Slorach, D. Johnston, J. Beasley, B. Eddy, M. Murdoch. North Geelong - C. Vaughan, J. Cambridge, B. Miller, B. O’Brien.

East Geelong 5.2(32), 12.6(78), 14.8(92), 17.15(117) Winchelsea 3.2(20), 4.2(26), 6.7(43), 9.8(62)

Goals: East Geelong - Z. Smith 5, A. Steele 3, W. Hough 2, C. Ezard 2, J. Beardsell, B. Crombie, L. Zimmer, J. Ollis, M. McCombe. Winchelsea - C. Primmer 2, R. Baulch, C. Mumberson, S. Adams, B. Mumberson, J. Gould, C. Parish, I. Parish.

Best: East Geelong - B. Crombie, M. Kasparian, J. McIntyre, A. Mulvahil, D. Martin, Z. Smith. Winchelsea - F. Parish, J. Huff, A. Cooke, L. Gemmill, J. Sampi, C. Nankervis.

Inverleigh 5.5(35), 7.9(51), 14.15(99), 17.19(121)

Anakie1.4(10),3.7(25),4.8(32),7.10(52)

Goals: Inverleigh-N.Sneskov3,M.Dickson 3, D. Peel 2, N. Mayes 2, A. Donohue 2, J. Viney 2, J. Reid, J. Love, F. O’Keefe. Anakie - O. Barter 2, J. Sutherland, J. Francese-Fulton, L. Dahlhaus, J. Mawson, P. Ridout.

Best: Inverleigh - J. Viney, E. Floyd, B. Collins, J. Love, M. Dickson, F. O’Keefe. Anakie - J. Mawson, O. Barter, L. Dahlhaus, B. Gerrard.

Bannockburn 5.9(39), 7.9(51), 11.11(77), 12.18(90)

Bell Post Hill 1.1(7), 5.6(36), 5.11(41), 5.14(44)

Goals: Bannockburn - H. Hawker 4, F. Wilson 3, W. Mack 2, C. Jervies, B. Harding, T. Battaglia. Bell Post Hill - J. Saunders, L. Wilson, N. Costello, F. Jones, L. Meyrich.

Best: Bannockburn - J. Gorman, C. Jervies, H.Hawker,R.Ginn,R.Perkins,A.Mahoney. Bell Post Hill - B. Hickey, J. Saunders, B. Carter, C. Chircop, W. Kerrins

Corio6.5(41),7.8(50),9.13(68),11.14(80)

Geelong West Giants 0.2(2), 3.6(24), 4.10(34),10.11(71)

Goals: Corio - H. Carr 5, D. Waldron 2, J. Blackney, C. Shoebridge, J. Kleidon, J. Evans. Geelong West Giants - N. Butters 2, J. Greaves 2, M. Leamer 2, S. Keane, J. Jans, J. Carey, S. Goddard.

Best: Corio - B. Cervenka, D. Waldron, M. Jelenic, J. Evans, T. McMahon, B. Natoli-West. Geelong West Giants - J. Collins, J. Jans, A. Buckwell, B. Greaves, D. Craven, B. Mitchell.

GeelongFootballLeague

Bell Park 5.4(34), 8.7(55), 9.8(62), 15.12(102)

Leopold3.2(20),6.6(42),8.10(58)9.10(64)

Goals: Bell Park - J. Sarcevic 5, T. Pidgeon 3, M.Mahady2,E.Pearce2,J.Bermingham,H. Lucas, E. Hollard. Leopold - D. Brislane 2, T. Lunnon-Johnson, T. Porter, D. Henderson, J. Henderson, J. Morphet, B. Pasque, W. Sheahan.

Best: Bell Park - H. Lucas, J. Sarcevic, F. Lucas, J. Nihill, J. Bermingham, M. Mahady. Leopold - Z. Lee, D. Pitcher, T. Porter, H. Morphet, J. Henderson, W. Sheahan.

South Barwon 4.1(25), 7.7(49), 11.11(77), 17.14(116)

Colac2.3(15),3.3(21),6.3(39),8.4(52)

Goals: South Barwon - F. Fort 3, M. Caldow 3, M. Noble 2, Z. Stevens 2, M. Mawson 2, S. James, H. Sinnott, T. Burke, K. O’Neil, T. White. Colac - J. Garner 2, C. Murray 2, K. Spokes, M. Robb, R. Monaghan, B. Hall.

Best: South Barwon - T. Peirce, D. Madigan, L. Weidemann, T. White, F. Fort,M. Caldow. Colac-C.Murray,M.Buchanan,L.Gorwell, S. Presani, A. Walters, H. Darroch.

Newtown & Chilwell 4.5(29), 7.11(53), 15.14(104),20.20(140)

Grovedale3.1(19),5.1(31),5.6(36),5.8(38)

Goals: Newtown&Chilwell-J.Coburn6,C. Fopiani 3, A. Harkness 3, A. Wojcinski 2, L. Nash 2, B. McGlade, C. Field, M. Dodos, C. Byrne.Grovedale-B.Kreuger2,G.Murrant, T. Gillett, J. Tute.

Best: Newtown & Chilwell - J. Coburn, B. Sutterby, A. Harkness, C. Byrne, N. Jephson, T. McMillan. Grovedale - L. Ellis, R. Quinn, B.Ferguson,W.Ford,J.Martyn,J.McCarthy.

St Mary’s 4.4(28), 8.9(57), 12.10(82), 14.19(103)

StAlbans1.3(9),3.3(21),4.7(31),9.7(61)

Goals: St Mary’s - S. Bourke 3, L. Peck 2, E. MacDonald 2, J. Willson 2, B. Cockerill, J. Blood, H. Benson, P. Dowling, F. Hughes. St Albans - T. Higgins 4, H. Cockerell 2, B. Coutts, H. Dickson.

Best: St Mary’s - H. Benson, J. Blood, C. Lang,B.Ham,F.Hughes,H.Ryan.StAlbans - E. Mantas, D. Barbary, B. McDonald, H. Elliot, T. Higgins, F. Keck.

BellarineFootballLeague

Newcomb 3.1(19), 7.4(46), 10.5(65), 14.8(92)

GeelongAmateur3.4(22),5.9(39),9.13(67), 13.13(91)

Goals: Newcomb-J.Duke4,F.Gardiner2,J. Watson 2, J. Drought, R. Hollins, K. Sykstus, L. Wagener, J. Saltalamacchia, J. Duncan.

Around the courts

Scores and best players from around the netball courts on Saturday 2 May.

GEELONG&DISTRICT

Winchelsea37defEastGeelong34

Best: Winchelsea - Liv Barber, MaddisonMcKiernan,LaylaPretorius. EastGeelong-MollyNeeson,Madeline Solly, Stephanie Boyce. Corio48defGeelongWestGiants40

Best: Corio - Holly Ross, Sarah Kasparian, Hannah Welsh. Geelong West Giants - Tori Hogan, Sam Tucker, Taleea Drever. Bannockburn55defBellPostHill40

Best: Bannockburn - Lila Morris, Rebecca Trenerry, Sharon Ford. Bell Post Hill - Sharni Van Doren, Sarah Cushing, Kaytlyn Stone. Inverleigh58defAnakie27

Best: Inverleigh - Briana Walters, Riley Baker. Anakie - Atiana Niu, Mia Edwards, Alice Egberts.

Thomson34defWerribeeCentrals22

Best: Thomson - Cheyenne Philpott, Amelia Jarvis, Alexandra Muraca. Werribee Centrals - Julia Nash, Steph Kearney, Natasha Dimkovski. Belmont Lions 71 def North Geelong 22

Geelong Amateur - S. Lloyd 4, M. Day 3, L. Reilly, J. Sheahan, J. Tardio, X. Muhor, H. Anderson.

Best: Newcomb - L. Justin, L. Wagener, J. Drought, A. Pepper, B. Clark, J. Duke. Geelong Amateur - R. Ferguson, M. Day, S. Lloyd, J. Tardio, T. Zeitz.

Barwon Heads 2.2(14), 8.4(52), 12.7(79), 16.11(107) Queenscliff 3.7(25), 5.14(44), 9.17(71), 13.18(96)

Goals: Barwon Heads - J. Henderson 4, M. Jensen 2, A. Ford 2, N. Young, K. Smith, H. Hyland,D.Graham,C.Donohue,J.Callaway, J. Whybrow, D. McMahon. Queenscliff - S. Bowtell 4, I. Grant 2, L. Kidd 2, N. Rippon 2, B. Jones, J. Monahan, J. Cincotta.

Best: Barwon Heads - J. Henderson, K. Hinchcliffe, C. Donohue, H. Hyland, D. Shaw,J.Callaway.Queenscliff-N.Rippon,S. Bowtell,L.Adam,T.Monahan,C.Whitley,J. Cincotta.

Drysdale 6.8(44), 9.9(63), 15.14(104), 18.14(122)

SurfCoast1.3(9),2.5(17),2.6(18),5.8(38)

Goals: Drysdale - J. Watson 5, J. Breust 3, J. Payne 3, J. Preece 2, D. Foley, L. Chapman, C. Tainton, H. Smith, J. Jenkins. Surf CoastT. Stephen, L. Cartelli.

Best: Drysdale - J. Breust, J. Jenkins, J. Watson, L. Dalgleish, L. Nelis, G. Christofi Surf Coast - H. Gravener, T. Stephen, D. Flanigan, E. Weeks, M. Hovey, T. Barker.

Portarlington 3.2(20), 6.4(40), 9.7(61), 16.13(109)

Modewarre 3.2(20), 6.7(43), 10.10(70), 12.12(84)

Goals: Portarlington - T. Miles 5, M. Turnbull 5, B. Williamson 3, B. Poole, S. Scott, M. Ruiter. Modewarre - C. Joseph 5, T. Scott 3, O. Cooke, S. Morter, J. Motton, T. Anderson.

Best: Portarlington - J. Hunter, S. Greenhough, T. Miles, N. Lane, T. Panuccio, S.Walton.Modewarre-O.Cooke,C.Joseph, M. Farrelly, C. Farrell, B. Campi, T. Scott.

Torquay 6.2(38), 11.4(70), 16.5(101), 20.6(126)

Ocean Grove 3.3(21), 3.7(25), 4.10(34), 5.12(42)

Goals: Torquay - H. Trigg 10, S. Ham 3, N. Turner, A. Hanley, J. Dawson, M. Boag, T. Boak. Ocean Grove - A. Waldron 3, K. Reilly, T. Ruck.

Best: Torquay - H. Trigg, S. Ham, W. Doyle, W. Montebello, M. Boag, J. Darke. Ocean Grove - J. Lange, A. Woods, H. Walsh, L. Jarrad, L. Waldron, J. Thomson.

Best: Belmont Lions - Ella Wasik, Yianna Ross, Molly Gribble. North Geelong - Tegan Butler, Alexandra Smilovic, Marney McRandall.

GEELONG

SouthBarwon77defColac32

Best: South Barwon - Ainsley Corrigan, Ellen Doyle, Eloise Maddox. Colac - Jessie Lang, Georgia Finn, Ava Cuolahan.

StMary’s62defStAlbans26

Best: St Mary’s - Eliza Brown, Renee Garing, Meg Blood. St Albans - Amy Cook, Tegan Line, Isabel Henriksen. BellPark57defLeopold43

Best:BellPark-MakeelyRogers,Louise Shaw, Makaela Connelly. LeopoldAchel Yout, Breanna Heagney, Amelia Holland.

Newtown&Chilwell93defGrovedale 33: best not supplied

BELLARINE

Queenscliff56defBarwonHeads37

Best: Queenscliff - Alex Booker, Jessica Rankin, Rebecca O’Neill. Barwon Heads - Krystal Baker, Racquel Scott, Chelsea Baker.

Drysdale41defSurfCoast35

Best: Drysdale - Mia Fallon, Chloe Hobbs, Madison Foot.

Portarlington53defModewarre38

Best: Portarlington - Laura Robinson, Mikayla Mevissen, Tylah McCleish. Modewarre - Abby Larkin, Sarah Mulqueen, Clodagh Newton. GeelongAmateur56defNewcomb35

Best: Newcomb - Abbey Dingwall, Ebony Side, Carly Sanders. Torquay61defOceanGrove52

Best: Torquay - Kiralee Collings, Daisy O’Kane, Bridget Aughton. Ocean Grove - Zanna Punshon, Perri Jones, Emma Jones.

Finals spots unknown with two rounds left

LOCAL TENNIS

Donna Schoenmaekers

Tennis Geelong’s Tuesday Women’s Summer season is building with only a few ofthesevensectionswithdefinedfinalfours and with two weeks to play.

In Section 6, it looks like the four may already be decided, but with two teams less than 10 points outside the four, the last few rounds still have plenty to offer.

Ladder leaders Moolap travelled to Newcomb in a battle of first against fourth with the home team taking an upset 5-1 victory. Newcomb snuck home in two tiebreaks to start the match, which set them up for the win and put them a little closer to a second chance final.

Hamlyn Park hosted Barwon Heads and fought out a thriller with the home team winning by just one game. Barwon Heads was leading by one set and two games when Katrina Hayes and Lydia Cover (BH)

came up against Cassie Spain and Delwyn Purves (HP) in the deciding set.

Cassie and Delwyn managed to edge in front early, paving the way for a 6-3 win which tied the sets at three-all but produced a 25-24 victory on the games scoreboard.

For Barwon Heads, it was a big improvement on their previous encounter in March when Hamlyn Park triumphed 5-1 and 34-19. Best player for the home side was Cassie Spain while Sue Cole was steady for Barwon Heads.

Grovedale kept their slim chance of making finals alive, with a 4-2 away win over Bannockburn. Banno have struggled a little in their first season, but showed they are starting to find their way, taking two sets and potentially having enough of an impact to disrupt their finals chances.

Fifth placed Clifton Springs hosted third placed Portarlington, in what happened to be a battle of two halves. The Springs came

out firing, with Anong McGrath and Anne Lynn fighting through a tie-break while Lynne Treloar and Wendy McLennan consolidated the lead, winning 6-2. McGrath and Treloar continued the goodforminthethirdwinning6-2,butthat was where the Springs locked in to turn the tide. Eden Koch and Ute Cook started the roll winning 6-1 and then backed up with Christine Smith and Mary-Jane O’Brien respectively to win 6-2, 6-2, to give the team an overall come from behind win.

At the end of the day, while the ladder positions remained the same, things becamemuchtighteratthetopofthetable, with Hamlyn Park drawing level on points with Moolap and the difference between first and fourth narrowing from 12 to six.

Clifton Springs and Grovedale still remain eight and 10 points out of the four, but with so little difference now between first and fourth, all teams need to play well to cement their places.

Conroy wins longboard championships

Point Lonsdale’s Bea Conroy earned a spot into the WSL Bells Beach Longboard Classic afterclaimingtheOpenStateChampionship at 13th Beach on Saturday 2 May.

The final round of the Victorian Longboard Titles delivered with Conroy, along with Sam Dunton (Mornington Peninsula), will compete in the Longboard Classic in November.

Conroy dominated the Open Women’s division at 13th Beach, locking in the two highest heat totals of the event.

Surfing against former Australian champions Angela King and Emma Webb as well as young up and comer Rori Reyntjes, Conroy was calm under pressure finishing with a heat total of 15.50 points.

“It was really hard,” Conroy said. “Rori was surfing to a super high standard so I really had to bring it. I had to make some tough decisions under priority which worked in my favour to get the win.”

Placing in second was Reyntjes who

Barwon Heads’ Ben Considine was runner-up in the

Point Lonsdale’s Bea Conroy is off to the Longboard Classic.

finished on 13.90 points. King finished in third on 10.80 points with Webb fourth on 7.37 points.

The final resulted in the top three surfers within 0.4 of a point of each other, however it was Dunton who ended ahead with a 14.40 heat total. Considine (Barwon Heads) finished in second

place on 14.30 points and Tas Dunton (Mornington Peninsula) in third on 14.00 points and Matt Shay (Torquay) in fourth place on 10.76 points.

Both Conroy and Dunton will now compete in the WSL Bells Beach Longboard Classic set to be held at the famous break from 25 to 29 November.

Geelong digs deep late to obliterate Roos as Holmes runs amok

By AAP

Geelongclickedwhenitcounted,turninga tight contest into a blowout and extending itswinningstreakoverNorthMelbourneto 15 matches.

WhenJySimpkinkickedagoal29minutes into the third term of Saturday’s twilight game at GHMBA Stadium, the Kangaroos only trailed by four points.

Cats forward Shannon Neale then closed out the quarter with two goals in as many minutes, before Geelong ran rampant in the final term for a 49-point win, 21.9(135) to 13.8(86).

North would have fancied its chances of claimingitsfirstwinoverGeelongsince2015.

After giving up the first four goals of the game, the Roos were right in the contestand then suddenly, they weren’t.

“It’s a difficult one - we’re pleased we competed so strongly for a big portion of the game, but obviously disappointed we couldn’t maintain the rage in that space,” North coach Alastair Clarkson said.

“When the game was opened up and the pressure came out of the game a little bit, they were able to score freely.

“They’re hard to stop when they get forward momentum like that.”

Geelong utility Max Holmes was best afield, kicking two crucial goals in the third term and giving the Cats plenty of drive.

“We thought he (Holmes) was really influential...one of the things we needed to change (during the game) was how we looked in front of the ball,” Geelong coach Chris Scott said.

“It’s a little bit unusual for him to be spending so much time in the forward half, but we thought the game called for it and we were pleased with his output.”

Crucially, while Holmes was used to lethaleffectaheadofcentre,Roosmidfielder Harry Sheezel became the latest victim of specialist Cats tagger Oisin Mullin.

Scott said one of things he admires most aboutSheezelishowdamaginghecanbefor the Kangaroos going into attack.

The Cats coach lauded the job Mullin did

Venom signs star point guard Rocci

Point guard Maddy Rocci will have a fresh start in the Women’s National Basketball League, signing with the Geelong Venom.

After five seasons with the Southside Flyers, including the 2024 championship season, Rocci is making the move to the Venom.

Rocci’s most recent WNBL campaign with Southside saw her averaging 16.04 points, 6.96 assists, four rebounds and 1.80 steals per game as she helped steer the Flyers to a finals berth.

Rocci played her 200th WNBL in the most recent season and has international experience with the Australian Opals.

Rocci recently had a training camp contract with new WNBA side the Toronto Tempo.

She scored nine points in the side’s opening practice match before being waived.

Venom head coach Cheryl Chambers said Rocci is exactly the type of player and person Geelong was seeking.

“I know what she’s capable of - I’ve watched her win championships, and I’ve seen first-hand the work she puts in behind the scenes to get there,” she said.

“As a point guard, she controls the game in a way that makes everyone around her better. Her vision, her ability to get into the paint and create.

“Maddy’s experience at the highest levels, including her recent stint with the Tempo,meansshearrivesherereadytolead from day one. We’re building something very exciting here in Geelong, and having Maddy at the helm of it is a very significant statement of intent.”

Meanwhile, guard Lilly Rotunno will return to the Venom.

on the Kangaroos’ young gun.

“Those jobs are hard to do. It’s not as if you go ‘let’s just take him out’ and it’s done,” Scott said.

“Welaudthereallygoodplayerswell,and rightfullyso,buttheguyswhocanplaythose defensive roles...he (Mullin) has become a really important player for us.”

The Cats kicked away with 16 goals in the second half, including nine in the final quarter.

Just as Mullin was excellent on Sheezel, Simpkin executed a strong tag on Cats star Bailey Smith until the final term.

North’s Tristan Xerri racked up 26 contested possessions - an AFL record for a ruckman - but they could not capitalise on his excellent work.

Ultimately, the Kangaroos were made to pay for too many disposal errors.

Cats forward Shaun Mannagh kicked a game-high four goals.

Geelong made a late change, losing Jack Henry to a foot problem and bringing in Jack Bowes.

Currently in outstanding form in the NBL1 for Geelong United, Rotunno is averaging 18.50 points, 3.67 rebounds and 2.83 assists per game.

“From the moment I arrived in Geelong, I felt at home - the community here is something genuinely special and that’s not something I take for granted in this game,” Rotunno said.

“The support of the fans, the warmth of the people in this city - it means a lot to me and I am excited to recommit under Cheryl (Chambers) and her vision for this team.”

Dragons notch

first win

Bell Park defeated Leopold by 14 goals in round 4 of Geelong Netball League A Grade on Saturday 2 May and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Hamlyn Park to catch some of the action.

Devils win Shaka Cup

Independent photographer Ivan Kemp went to West Oval on Saturday 2 May where Geelong West Giants hosted Corio for the second annual Shaka Cup, an initiative by the Giants for mental health awareness. The Devils from Corio won the game by nine points.

Corio wins on a special day

By Justin Flynn

Corio co-coach Adam Bell said his side’s win against Geelong West Giants was the perfect ending to a day where the message of mental health awareness was arguably more important than the result on the field.

The two Geelong & District Football League clubs played for the second annual Shaka Cup at West Oval on Saturday 2 May in support of The Shaka Project and mental health and suicide prevention.

Corio survived a last-quarter Giants comeback to win by nine points.

“We love playing for the Shaka Cup - it definitely means a lot,” Bell said.

“Being inside the football club, you’re dealing, as a coach, with players and lots of mental health stuff and stuff going on in their lives.

“So having a round dedicated to looking after your mate and talking about how you’re feeling is so important.”

The Devils were wasteful with the wind in the opening term and scored 5.9, but still took a handy 37-point lead into the second term. Geelong West stormed home and booted seven goals in the final quarter after trailing by 34 points at the break.

Bell said despite converting just five goals from 14 scoring shots, the first term was pleasing.

“The way we started and just being consistent through the game,” he said.

“There were patches where they came back at us, but we kept going. I think in the past few weeks we’ve probably dropped our heads a bit.

“And…having a few losses like we have, sometimes it can drain or take some energy out of the group.

“(But) the boys have been so up and about. Coming into the game, they were feeling good, they were feeling positive.”

Brock Cervenka won the medal for best afield with the youngster given a different role in the backline.

“Just looking at his pace and we have a lot of forwards so we really wanted to keep him in the team somehow and then just try him down back and he’s just flourished

from that,” Bell said.

“He’s had a good preseason. He’s a really good kid, he just wants to get better and better every week and having his contested game was something that we really focused on. And he’s taken that to another level as well.”

Herchelle Carr booted five goals for Corio and was a constant threat.

“He’s so just dynamic,” Bell said.

“He’s a hard matchup, too. He gets you on the ground, in the air. He’s a very smart footballer.

David Waldron kicked two goals, but it was his work in the ruck that contributed most to the win.

“He’s got a really good leap on him,” Bell said.

“He played forward-ruck at his club last year and there have been a few games where we’ve chucked him in there (ruck), but we thought we’d just go with him a bit more this week.”

Corio hosts Anakie on Saturday in round 5. Anakie defeated the Giants by 55 points in round 3 and although it is a winnable game for the Devils, Bell said his side would need to play very well.

“It’s a bit of a rivalry with Anakie,” he said.

“I think last year we beat them twice, but I think this win (against Geelong West)

Bell Park’s response pleases coach

By Justin Flynn

Bell Park coach Jayne Soden labelled her side’s performance against St Mary’s in round 3 as “super disappointing” , but she was more than pleased with the response against Leopold.

Rather than dwell on an opportunity missed after a six-goal loss to the Saints, the Dragons identified areas of their game that needed improvement and produced a strong second half in the round 4 Geelong Netball League fixture on Saturday 2 May.

Ahead by three goals at half-time in unseasonably warm conditions, Bell Park went on to record a 57 to 43 win against the Polders.

“We only lost by six (against St Mary’s) and we had taken some stats during the game and what was really apparent was our decision making and poor passes that led to turnovers that resulted in goals for the opposition,” Soden said.

“We tried to identify some of those things that have been happening and focus on them at training. And a win against Leopold yesterday was really good.

“I would have thought that we probably would have got up on St Mary’s and we didn’t because we just weren’t the better team on the day and that’s how netball rolls.

“Just the fact that they played out the full 60 minutes. Traditionally we have had times where we might go missing for a few min-

utes of each quarter when the opposition either get a bit of a run on or sneak ahead or catch up, depending on the momentum of the game.

“I felt like we were solid and consistent yesterday, which was really good to see.”

The Dragons still have a young squad with sisters Louise and Zoey Shaw crossing from Geelong Amateur and Isabella McDowell moving from Camperdown to play in Geelong while she does Year 12.

Star recruit Charli Hoey won’t be available until after the Super Netball season concludes, but if Bell Park is in contention for a finals spot when she does, it will be a massive boost.

The experienced Bree Cail has returned, adding stability to a young squad.

“Bree’s experienced and level headed and she’s very crafty in what she can actually put together on the court,” Soden said.

“So that’s been something that we tried to balance is that those younger girls and also just making sure that we had that experience as well.

“Bell Park A and B (Grades) are a very young squad. Part of that’s great because there’s the enthusiasm and energy and all that kind of stuff. But it is important to have a bit of experience as well.”

Bell Park travels to Burdoo Reserve in round 5 to take on Grovedale, which was soundly beaten by Newtown & Chilwell.

The Tigers won’t be the only side to suffer

at the hands of the Eagles this season and Soden is expecting a response from her opposition this week.

“Grovedale’s also done a bit of recruiting in the off-season, so it’s really hard to start anew when you start looking at teams that you might pencil in for a win or pencilling as a tough game,” she said.

“And you don’t really know until you get to play everyone where you actually sit. So it’s all well and good to look at a loss like last week against Newtown for Grovedale, but I think they’re going to be stronger than what they were last year.”

SOUTH Barwon travelled home from Colac with the four points after a 45-goal mauling of the Tigers. Defenders Ainsley Corrigan and Eloise Maddox played well while Ellen Doyle was unstoppable with 67 goals.

gives us a bit more confidence.

“Each week we’re adding some more things to our game, and probably for us it’s just playing a full game the way we want to play and we haven’t quite done that just yet.

“Even though we had the win yesterday, we still had a quarter or two where we went away from what we wanted.

“In the next few weeks, we’ve got some sides down the bottom there with us so if we can get a couple of wins it can just take us anywhere.”

BELMONT Lions made a statement, defeating reigning premier North Geelong by 35 points with a five-goal to none last quarter. Jed Evans was best while Ben Evans booted four goals.

EAST Geelong spearhead Zac Smith took his season’s goal tally to 28 with five majors in a 55-point win against Winchelsea.

JOSH Viney was best afield in Inverleigh’s 69-point win against Anakie. The former Geelong West Giants star is enjoying a fast start at his new home while another newcomer, Ethan Floyd, also played well.

BANNOCKBURN defeated Bell Post Hill by 46 points thanks to a fast, but wasteful, start where it kicked 5.9 in the first term. Jackson Gorman crossed from Bell Park in the offseason and was best while Henry Hawker kicked four goals.

THOMSON’S winless start continued with a 20-point loss to Werribee Centrals. Paul Davis kicked five goals for Thomson while Kur Kur did the same for the Centurions.

ST MARY’S proved too good for St Albans, winning by 36 goals with defender Eliza Brown starring and Renee Garing good in the middle. Amy Cook did her best at both ends of the court for St Albans.

NEWTOWN & Chilwell had its game against Grovedale over early with a 19-goal lead at the first break. The Eagles went on to win by 60 with Holly Adams-Alcock shooting 70 goals from 79 attempts.