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Memorial a team effort HASTINGS SES has celebrated the launch of its new memorial garden, which was built in collaboration with students from Western Port Secondary College. See ‘Hastings SES celebrates launch of new memorial garden’ - Page 4 Picture: Gary Sissons

Petition calls for Sorrento to Queenscliff ferry subsidy Raia Flinos raia@mpnews.com.au A PETITION calling for a permanent Victorian government subsidy for the Searoad Ferries service between Sorrento and Queenscliff has been launched. The petition is requesting the state government investigate a subsidy or concession for eligible Mornington Peninsula and Bellarine Peninsula residents who frequently use the service. Frankston resident Marita Ryan, who started the petition, said the ferry could be incredibly useful for residents

on both sides of the bay; however, the cost impacts its accessibility. “We have two communities that are separated by a relatively short stretch of water, and I think the ferry provides a really direct connection between them instead of having to drive the whole way around the bay,” said Ryan. “I just felt that if the government could support making it more affordable, more local people might use it.” A one-way ticket from Sorrento to Queenscliff including a vehicle currently costs $89. “It’s too much at the moment,” said Ryan. “People say ‘stuff it’ and drive

around instead.” Ryan said conversations with fellow residents had highlighted just how strongly the issue is felt across the community. “I’d like the Victorian government to seriously investigate whether a permanent resident subsidy, not just a one-off, but a permanent resident subsidy, or concession is feasible,” said Ryan. Ryan said she contacted Mornington MP Chris Crewther, who helped her tweak the petition prior to it being lodged. Crewther said he is in support of Ryan and her petition. “Other states, such as NSW, provide

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public subsidies towards ferry services as another form of public transport,” said Crewther. “There is huge potential for ferries within Port Phillip, not just between Sorrento and Queenscliff, or between Port Arlington and the CBD, but also between other locations including Mornington.” Crewther said he believes the government should consider subsidies, particularly for residents of the peninsula, Queenscliff, and Geelong who regularly travel between each location. “Otherwise, it can be a long drive with a high petrol expense,” said Crewther. “But also, for older residents and

other people who might not be able to as easily afford the fare for passengers and vehicles.” If the petition reaches 10,000 signatures, it can trigger a debate in parliament. The petition currently has close to 450 signatures. “I hope that if you feel the same way I do, please sign it because the more people who sign it, the more the government has to take it seriously,” said Ryan. You can find more information or sign the petition at: parliament.vic.gov. au/get-involved/petitions/public-subsidy-for-the-searoad-ferries-servicebetween-sorrento-and-queenscliff/.

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Community calls for council to continue Meals on Wheels SUPPORTERS of shire-provided Meals On Wheels have pledged to fight for the service. Picture: Yanni

Harrison Borthwick harrison@mpnews.com.au MEALS on Wheels volunteer Joan Doyle is leading a campaign to have the program maintained by the Mornington Peninsula council after they announced they were ending its funding. After a private meeting on 9 June the Mornington Peninsula Shire council announced a transition away from aged care services to come in line with new Commonwealth Government reforms to the aged care sector. But after a change of mind from the government, federal minister for aged care and seniors Sam Rae announced funding for programs such as Meals on Wheels will be reinstated. Despite the backflip from the government, the Mornington Peninsula Council has stuck by its decision to no longer deliver aged care services, such as Meals on Wheels, and other programs the elderly rely on such as Dial-A-Bus and Outings & Excursions as of 30 June 2027. Meals on wheels is a program that offers home-delivered meals to older adults in Victoria, including on the Mornington Peninsula. Doyle who has been a volunteer for the Meals on Wheels program for over five years has highlighted how important programs is for the elderly in the community. “The program provides meals to people in need, it helps keep elderly connected to the community and creates a friendship between the volunteers and the clients,” said Doyle. “Some of the people we deliver to

need a well-fair check, sometimes when we deliver a meal it will be the only time that person sees another person for the entire day.” “We all know loneliness and socialisation can really have health implications for elderly people so it’s about keeping them in the community and enjoying life.” “It’s more than just the meal that we provide.” Doyle also worries about what will

happen if the program is privatised. “There will be less accountability, if it’s thrown to the private sector, and I’m sure prices to provide such services will go up.” The Meals on Wheels program provides over 80,000 meals each year to over 600 clients and has been running for over fifty-years. The Mornington Peninsula is home to the highest contingency of people over 65 in Victoria.

While leading the protest to have Meals on Wheels reinstated, Doyle has asked Briars by-election candidates their thoughts on the continuation of the program post June 2027. The by-election which will be taking place in October of this year will be contested between two independent candidates, Christine Leahy and Sue Ellison-Whyte. Both acknowledge the importance of programs such as Meals on Wheels

and want to see it continued if the circumstances are right. “At this stage, I am not in a position to give a definitive yes or no, but I want to assure you that I take this issue seriously,” said Leahy. “I understand how significant these services are for many people across the Mornington Peninsula, particularly given the high proportion of seniors who call the Mornington Peninsula home.” Ellison-Whyte has said she supports council reconsidering its decision on ending the meals on wheels program, subject to the updated financial and regulatory information. “I would be supportive of continuing these important services where the evidence demonstrates continuation would be in the best interest of the community,” said Ellison-Whyte. Along with fellow volunteers, Doyle plans to attend to the next two council meetings on 29 September and 27 October to demonstrate to councillors how important programs aimed to helping the elderly are. “Everyone is keen to see this program keep on going, and everyone’s very keen to keep on putting pressure on the council,” said Doyle. “We really want to show that the community really need Meals on Wheels and we really want to council to deliver.”

IT may only be three weeks out from winter, but a bushfire took hold at Boggy Creek Track, Carrum Downs, on Sunday afternoon (20 September). Around 15 fire trucks attended and McClelland Drive was closed near Centenary Park Golf Course while the fire was brought under control. Pictures: Gary Sissons

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Hastings SES celebrates launch of new memorial garden Raia Flinos raia@mpnews.com.au

The Hastings SES memorial garden was a group effort. Picture: Gary Sissons

HASTINGS SES has celebrated the launch of its new memorial garden, which was built in collaboration with students from Western Port Secondary College. On 17 September, Hastings SES held a community celebration to acknowledge the hard work students and volunteers put in to create a place to honour previous SES members. Silvana Hobley, Section Leader of Member Welfare, Wellbeing, and Progression at Hastings SES, said the garden was a result of community collaboration. “It’s been an amazing collaboration not just with Western Port Secondary, but also with Bunnings, and Everest Timber,” said Hobley. “It’s just been an amazing experience.” Bunnings and Everest Timber donated all the necessary resources, and the students helped with the physical labour. Hobley said the students’ commitment was amazing to witness. “They put 100% into it,” said Hobley. “They did all the heavy lifting.” The group of students are completing their Victorian Pathway Certificate at Western Port Secondary. Their teacher, Robert Last, said the program provides an opportunity for students to finish school even if the structures of VCE don’t work for them. “Helping my guys feel valued

within their community by helping the community was my driving force behind this project,” said Last. “Yes, we ticked off important learning outcomes, but what I really wanted out of this project was for my students to feel valued.

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and give back to the community. “Everyone gets along, and everyone has a set goal of improving something, building something, creating something,” said Blok. He said he was unaware that SES relies entirely on volunteers.

“It’s nice to know that there are a lot of people that do care and have not only the time but the sacrifice to do all that; the kind of calls that they go to, the things they go to help with,” said Blok. Hastings MP Paul Mercurio was also in attendance at the event. He addressed the group and thanked the SES volunteers and the work they do. “I think [the memorial garden] is just such a great example of what happens when we all get together and give our time to help each other; it makes the community such a better place to be in,” said Mercurio. “What’s so special about this, too, is that it is a garden of remembrance, and I think that it is really important to take a moment to remember those that have given so much, so that we can have what we have as well.” Hobley said she wanted to redo the memorial garden to properly honour their previous members. “Janet Carr was with us for over 31 years, and she recently passed last year in July,” said Hobley. “It’s a sense of accomplishment, achievement, and a sense of pride that we can now celebrate all our previous members.”

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Raia Flinos raia@mpnews.com.au A RESIDENT has expressed concerns over a growing pile of rubbish on Nepean Hwy in Mornington. The rubbish pile is on the corner of Nepean Hwy and Oakbank Rd, opposite Eagle St. Alistair Cuming, who lives off Nepean Hwy, said the pile has been continuously increasing in size over the past six months. “All the big roadworks are happening, and there’s a bus stop on the road, and it’s just becoming a regular dumping ground for people to dump rubbish,” said Cuming. Cuming said he contacted Mornington Peninsula Shire three months ago. “We told council about it three months ago, and it’s still there,” said Cuming. He said the rubbish pile was not a good look for tourists visiting the peninsula. “Here we are, trying to attract people down to the Mornington Peninsula, to come and spend a weekend, and it’s just absolutely disgusting with all sorts of rubbish being dumped there,” said Cuming. He said he is concerned the growing amount of rubbish on the side of the road is a result of tip fees. “The council is overcharging people to take rubbish to the rubbish tip,” said Cuming. “People are not able to afford it. It’s ridiculous the costs the council’s charging people to go to the tip, and then the rubbish tip people, they’re

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not recycling stuff because they say, ‘Oh, we’ve got enough of that, you have to take it away and dump it somewhere else’.” Mornington Peninsula Shire Acting Director, Dale Gilliate, said Nepean Hwy and any adjoining nature strips and reserves are owned and managed by the Victorian government.

“Council has reported this matter to the state government, and we will continue to advocate for appropriate maintenance of state-managed roads and roadside areas,” said Gilliate. When contacted by The News, the Department of Transport and Planning said any maintenance, including the removal of rubbish around the bus

stop on Nepean Hwy, is the responsibility of the local council. “We urge everyone to dispose of their rubbish responsibly and be mindful of the impacts roadside dumping has on the environment,” said a Department of Transport and Planning spokesperson.

POLICE arrested two men after more than $15,000 worth of stolen tools were allegedly located inside a stolen vehicle in Hastings last week. Hastings general duties officers spotted the allegedly stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee travelling along Hodgins Road about 2.30am on Wednesday 16 September. With assistance from the Air Wing, officers followed the vehicle, which was towing an allegedly stolen trailer, through the Hastings area before being dumped under a carport on Spring Street. Two men aged 22 and 40 were arrested nearby. It is alleged approximately $15,000 worth of tools, stolen in Cheltenham earlier, were located in the vehicle. The 22-year-old Crib Point man has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, theft from motor vehicle (x2), theft, handle stolen good and several traffic offences. He was remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 28 September. The 40-year-old Frankston man was released pending further enquiries. The Jeep was allegedly stolen in Frankston on 15 September.

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Ritchies and Rotary combine for dog comp By Raia Flinos RITCHIES and Rotary Mt Eliza are joining forces for a community event celebrating dogs and animal welfare. ‘Paws for a Cause’ will be held at Ritchies in Mt Eliza on 27 September from 10 am to 1 pm. Local animal-welfare professionals, pet businesses, and the community will gather for a morning of competitions, entertainment, information, and activities. Yvonne Simpson, community coordinator at Rotary Mt Eliza, said the event is a chance for the community to come together and have fun while supporting a good cause. “We are particularly pleased to have animal-welfare and pet-care professionals involved, because the event is not just about having fun with our dogs — it is also about promoting their wellbeing and responsible ownership,” said Simpson. Competitions on the day will include best dressed, owner and dog look-alike, best well-behaved, best trick, and an overall winner. First, second, and third prizes will be awarded in each category. The morning will also include face painting, a BBQ, in-store tasting, and entertainment. Simpson said Ritchies often supports and sponsors Rotary events. “It was a natural fit for us to be involved and to support them with this event,” said Simpson. The event is being supported by Rotary Mt Eliza, Hey Pup Dog Trainer, Dogs Victoria, Paw Behaviour, Real Pet Food, Story Dogs, and Heeling Hounds.

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in what they can when they can, and we do have retired members as well, of course,” said Simpson. “The Rotary motto is, ‘Come as you are and do what you can’.” She said Rotary Mt Eliza is the largest club in the area and has members ranging from aged 30 to 94. “We’d love to have more people come and get involved, particularly with our environment committee,” said Simpson.

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Eramosa Road East between Lower Somerville Road and Western Port Highway will receive major upgrades, including pavement and drainage upgrades, road safety barriers at high-risk areas, and audio-tactile line marking. During this period the road will be closed to through traffic, however residents who live along this section of road will maintain access.

Mayor Stephen Batty will be in attendance, as well as Tom Heeren, secretary of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers Australia. Entry to the competition is $5, with all proceeds going to Rotary Mt Eliza, which donated over $119,000 to local and international causes last year. Simpson said anyone is welcome to get involved with Rotary and help make a difference in the community. “We’ve got several members who are still working full time, and they fit

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Shed fire prompts spring battery safety warning CFA is reminding Victorians to take extra care when charging lithium-ion battery-powered devices and equipment this spring, following a significant shed fire in Somerville. The fire is believed to have started from the battery of a robotic lawn mower that was charging inside the shed. With Victorians becoming more active outdoors, in the garden and around the home as the weather warms up, extra care should be taken as mowers, power tools and other lithiumion battery-powered equipment are used and charged more frequently. Crews from Somerville, Tyabb, Somers and Baxter fire brigades responded to the incident on Friday 11 September. Somerville Captain Josh Caron said lithiumion battery incidents were becoming an increasingly common challenge for firefighters. “Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere now

and they’re part of our lives, so it’s about how we manage them and make sure we’re charging them safely,” J,said Caron. “With spring here, people will be getting back outside and using things like mowers, power tools and other battery-powered equipment more often. “Don’t leave batteries charging unattended or overnight. Only use the correct charger for that product and if something is on charge, make sure you’re around and able to act if something goes wrong. “This incident just highlights how quickly a fire involving batteries could develop, particularly in sheds and garages where tools, equipment and other combustible materials may be stored. Caron also encouraged people to consider installing interconnected smoke alarms in garages and sheds to provide an early warning if a fire starts.

Balnarring Pre-School announced as finalist for early childhood education award By Raia Flinos BALNARRING Pre-School has been announced as a finalist for HESTA’s Early Childhood Education and Care Awards. They are one of nine finalists for the awards, which celebrate innovation and excellence within the early childhood education sector. The finalists were selected from 177 nominations across three categories, with Balnarring Pre-School a finalist in the Outstanding Service category. The pre-school is recognised for its 15-year collaboration with Boonwurrung Elders to weave First Nations language, stories, and Country into daily life. Lead educator Karen Anderson said being recognised is a meaningful acknowledgement of the collective efforts of the staff, management, and families. “It reflects the collaborative approach that has underpinned the service for many years, and highlights that maintaining quality, excellence, and innovation requires the ongoing contribution of the entire community,” said Anderson. “We are proud to know that the work of reconciliation that is so central to the philosophy of our service is recognised within the wider early childhood community.” She said the pre-school has a strong commitment to continuous improvement and ensuring the voices of First Nations people are heard. “As a teaching team and committee of management, we regularly engage in critical reflection as a key driver of quality improvement, ensuring that our pedagogy and practices remain

THE teaching team and committee members at Balnarring Pre-School. Picture: Supplied

responsive, innovative, honour First Nations peoples, and align with the needs of the children and the families,” said Anderson. “To be recognised by HESTA acknowledges not only the commitment and passion of the service, but also the importance of quality early childhood education and the impact a collective approach has in shaping

children’s lives and prioritising the voices of First Nations peoples.” HESTA Chief Experience Officer Lisa Samuels said the finalists’ work highlighted the value in trusting educators to be innovative and test new ideas. “What stands out about this group is the depth of impact they are having in communities across the country.

Making sure that work is seen is something that HESTA cares about deeply,” said Samuels. “The incredible finalists include people who questioned what school readiness really means, undertook groundbreaking child-led research to improve teaching methods, and extended learning well beyond the fence line.”

Anderson said the recognition is an honour and will continue to motivate the team at Balnarring Pre-School. “Being recognised will motivate the team and the committee to continue striving for excellence, continue learning from First Nations people’s teachings, advocating for the value of the early childhood sector, and inspiring others to see the profound impact quality early education and care can have on children and families,” said Anderson. The awards are sponsored by AIA Australia, with each winner set to take home $10,000 in prize money to be used towards professional development or to improve workplace services or processes. Winners will be announced at the awards on 2 October in Melbourne.

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The festival is based at Coolart Wetlands & Homestead in Somers. On Saturday and Sunday, attend author conversations, writers’ panels, book readings and signings, and children’s events and meet exceptional authors and presenters. On Saturday 10 October, enjoy sessions on nature with Kylie Soanes, Josh Neille, Chris Flynn and Tracee Hutchison; gardens with Jac Semmler, Caroline Parker and Michael McCoy; a warm conversation between Kylie Moore-Gilbert, Sami Shah and Belinda Hawkins; and dive into the state of politics with Tony Barry, Sumeyya Ilanbey, Paul Strangio and Gay Alcorn. Then join us after for refreshments and book chat. Sunday 11 October kicks off with Garry Disher, Victoria Brownlee and Mate Antolos exploring the scene of the crime, with Irma Gold; Jacinta Parsons in conversation with Kate Mildenhall, Kate Legge and Lisa Moule on the ages of women; a discussion on ancient indigenous knowledge and how to share it in a changing world, with Tyson Yunkaporta, Claire G. Coleman and Shelley Ware; and acclaimed writers, Melissa Manning, Michael Winkler and Claire Thomas in conversation with Angela Savage, on the stories behind their novels. Music: On Saturday, hear guitarist Nick Charles playing from 12pm to 1.30pm – come along, bring a blanket and listen to beautiful music. Enjoy plein-air painters in the gardens.

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Kids: On Sunday, book the kids into a free lunchtime Children’s panel with Andrea Rowe, Sheila Knaggs and Toni D’Alia. Meet the Story Dogs and watch for Faery Emily visiting the Coolart grounds for face sprinkles and fun. We hope you can join us at this wonderful weekend of stories. Wherever you are on the Peninsula, you won’t have to travel far to enjoy an amazing lineup of talented writers and creatives.

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NEWS DESK Major turf remediation planned after accidential poisioning MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire is repairing significant turf damage at six of its sports ovals. Ovals at R J Rowley Reserve in Rye, Olympic Park Reserve in Rosebud, David MacFarlane Reserve in Sorrento and Emil Madsen in Mount Eliza were damaged after a contractor accidently applied the incorrect herbicide to the turf earlier this year. These ovals will receive major turf remediation works to restore them to competition standard and ensure their long-term sustainability. Two further ovals, Boneo and Olympic Park Oval 2 are also impacted due to increased use as clubs relocated fixtures away from the damaged grounds. Works at Boneo are near completion and Olympic Park Oval 2 will also receive refurbishment works this spring. The decision follows an investigation which found a seasonal herbicide product, accidentally applied by a council contractor, caused significant turf deterioration across the four reserves. Initial remediation works by the contractor did not result in the desired outcome of competitionstandard sporting fields. Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Stephen Batty said returning the ovals to their previous high standard was council’s highest priority. “We are committed to working with the sporting clubs that call these fields home. While there’s never a good time to close sporting fields for an extended period, the wait will be worth it. These works are a long-term investment in community sport, not a band-aid fix,” said Batty. Construction dates will be confirmed this month. DECKING T/Pine 70x22 KD ACQ ........................... $3.50mt T/Pine 90x22 KD ACQ ........................... $4.40mt

Regis aged care homes put on sustainable fashion show By Raia Flinos RESIDENTS from three Regis aged care homes on the peninsula came together for a sustainable fashion showcase, celebrating months of creativity and hard work. Regis Capel Sound, Rosebud, and Mornington residents came together on 8 September to showcase their designs. The project was in collaboration with Eco Fashion Week Australia, a nationwide initiative that celebrates sustainable fashion. All Regis homes across Australia participated, with finalists from the fashion showcases set to share their designs at Eco Fashion Week in Perth in October. Regis Capel Sound Lifestyle Coordinator Shelley Taylor said residents worked collaboratively with the lifestyle team for the past three months to create unique outfits. “The project has been inspiring, a lot of fun, and as Lifestyle Coordinator, I feel very privileged to be part of our wonderful home community and proud of what we have achieved,” said Taylor. “The aim of this project was to use recycled materials to repurpose and celebrate creativity, sustainability, collaboration and community connection.” Residents used items such as dyed kitchen hair nets, donated beads and gems, repurposed materials from Indonesia, and items from op shops. Regis Capel Sound resident Petah said she really enjoyed working col-

laboratively with other residents and staff. “The whole process was a lovely challenge, from the meetings to start with basic ideas through to seeing the complete view of the dress,” said Petah. “It was a lot of fun experimenting with ideas and materials and coming up with solutions. I liked that I got to know other residents through the experience.” Regis National Manager of Lifestyle and Community Engagement, Amanda Glenwright, said the project empowers residents to challenge themselves and work creatively as a team. “For people living in aged care, projects like this provide a meaningful sense of purpose and motivation,” said Glenwright. “We’ve seen firsthand how residents become more socially engaged as they collaborate. They really experience an increased sense of pride as they design, create and share their successes with a wider audience.” Regis co-designs programs such as Eco Fashion Week with their residents to continue to challenge perceptions of aging and highlight what is possible when older Australians are supported to create and contribute.

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HASTINGS: Labor Paul Mercurio

HASTINGS: Liberal Frank Schiefler

HASTINGS: One Nation Peter Angelico

HASTINGS: Animal Justice Party Chloe Coulson

HASTINGS: The Greens Isaac Willoughby

Field of five in Hastings, with One Nation candidate announced Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au WITH less than 70 days until the state election, things are shaping up in Hastings with five candidates announcing their intention to run. Labor’s Paul Mercurio holds the seat with a slim 1.35% margin after beating Liberal Briony Hutton in 2022. The seat had been held by Liberal Neale Burgess since 2006 before he decided not to recontest in 2022. With no incumbent, Mercurio managed to flip the seat to Labor. Mercurio told The News “I have a lot more to do, finishing things I have been working on during my term”.

Mercurio will face Liberal candidate Frank Schiefler who has been campaigning since being pre-selected in April. Schiefler told The News “I want to get the 24-hour police station in Hastings. I want to fix the potholes, and we’re committing $5b to fix 1,000,000 potholes. And I want to get Western Port the investment that it desperately deserves”. Liberal leader Jess Wilson announced last week that a Liberal/National government would build three new “select-entry” schools expanding academic pathways for highachieving students across Victoria. The press release stated one of the schools would be based in “Langwarrin, Cranbourne South, and sur-

rounding suburbs”. A Langwarrin-based select-entry school would be in the electorate of Hastings. “Every Victorian student deserves the opportunity to reach for their full potential, no matter where they live,” said Wilson. “Thousands of students sit the select-entry school exam every year and too many of them are missing out because there are not enough places. “A government I lead will expand opportunities for students and parents from across Victoria to access select-entry schools.” The press release stated the schools would be operational by 2030. One Nation has selected ex-Liberal

and ex-Libertarian Peter Angelico to contest Hastings. Peter grew up on an orchard in Somerville to Italian migrant parents. He was a Liberal Party member for 20 years before becoming disillusioned and resigning last November. “I resigned from the party because it doesn’t have the wherewithal to deal with the big issues that we all face,” said Angelico. He then joined the Libertarian Party, and contested the Nepean byelection in May. The Greens have selected Isaac Willoughby to contest the seat. Willoughby is a musician and teacher running to build a campaign “based on hope”. “When big corporate interests

dominate the political system, our community is left behind,” said Willoughby. “Hastings deserves a voice that listens to people, not corporate donors, who will fight for affordable housing, better public transport links, and a thriving natural environment. Rounding out the candidates is Chloe Coulson from the Animal Justice Party. Coulson told The News the party is working on a number of local issues that they are planning to take action on. Nominations for the Victorian state election open on Wednesday 4 November and close on Monday 9 November, with the election being held on Saturday 28 November.

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ART students working on one of the pieces. Picture: Supplied

Art students produce exhibition to help support charities By Raia Flinos A GROUP of local art students are holding an exhibition and auction to raise funds for Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation and Southern Peninsula Community Support. The exhibition will open at 4pm on 5 October at Mornington Library and run until 24 November. The artwork was created by students aged seven to 16 from This Artful Life, Visual Art education offering classes and workshops on the peninsula. Art educator Katrina Frazer teaches weekly term classes and has been working with the students on the upcoming exhibition titled ‘Our Mornington Peninsula’. “The art is their interpretation of photographs they’ve taken,” said Frazer. “They voted for which images they wanted to reproduce in different mediums to reflect the Mornington Peninsula, whether it was macro or micro natural landscapes.” Six works, size A0, are available to view and purchase; all made from a culmination of the students’ work. The works are made from a variety of mediums including oil paint, collage, watercolour, and wet felting. The students worked collaboratively to produce sections of a larger image, ensuring they connected key compositional elements to bring together the final piece. “I have quite a few new students, and some of them needed more support with social integration, so I wanted to get them working in partnership with each other,” said Frazer. “I wanted to celebrate collective pieces for collective causes.” Some of the landscapes depicted include Schnapper Point, a sunset over Arthurs Seat, and a manna gum at Balnarring Beach. Frazer said the students voted on which

organisations they wanted the proceeds to go towards. SPCS Fundraising Coordinator Kera Zaltsberg said they help support women experiencing homelessness on the peninsula, providing essential items and safety, to anyone sleeping rough. “Every piece purchased contributes to real, on-the-ground support in our community.” Funds raised through this exhibition will support women on the Mornington Peninsula who are experiencing homelessness or sleeping rough,” said Zaltsberg. Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation committee member Sue Scholey said their main goal is to create a koala wildlife corridor to connect existing sections of koala habitat and food trees on the peninsula. “This involves planting in the existing koala corridors, thereby encouraging koalas out of urban areas and away from the many threats they face,” said Scholey. “We seek to encourage and assist landholders to protect and enhance existing vegetation and highlight how everyone can better protect the peninsula’s koala population.” Frazer, who moved to the peninsula two years ago, said she has been impressed by the connection local students have to the natural environment on the peninsula. She said producing these art pieces has helped teach students the value of their work. “They’re learning to give back to the community and to see the purpose and the power that art can have,” said Frazer. “We talk about how art has social impact; art can make statements, whether it’s political or emotional. It’s about expressing ideas and opinions, and that can promote change for good.” The auction will be via: thisartfullife.com.au and will close on 24 November.

WHAT’S NEW...

New direct to boot service opens at Woolworths Hastings WOOLWORTHS recently launched a fresh new look at its store on Victoria Street in Hastings, offering locals a revitalised shopping experience, with more products to choose from and wider aisles to navigate around the supermarket. For those who choose to shop online, the Hastings store has now opened a brand new Direct to Boot service, which includes eight dedicated parking bays undercover. Customers can pick a dedicated time window that suits their needs and will receive a text when their order is ready for pick up. After placing their order, customers simply confirm when they’ve arrived via the Woolworths app or SMS link to notify the store team. Shoppers can then conveniently pull up in one of the dedicated parking bays to pick up their groceries. A store team member will then pack the order directly in the boot - the customer doesn’t even need to leave their car. All Direct to boot orders are free with a minimum spend of $50. If a customer orders by 1pm, they can pick up their shopping later that same day. As an added bonus, a $10 discount that is automatically applied to a shopper’s first Direct to boot shop when they spend $100 or more. As the Direct to boot officially opens, over 40 new team members have been recently hired to work in the new look store and also support online service, joining the existing store team of over 110 workers. Store manager, Daniel Exton, who has managed the store for the past 12 months, said at the Direct to boot opening, “Our customers have been waiting for this service and we are expecting to have over 500 orders a week, once we are up and running. It’s such a convenient way to shop and I’m sure it will be popular with Hastings locals“ Opening hours for Woolworths Hastings are 7am - 10pm, Monday to Sunday.

Woolworths Hastings Store Manager Daniel Exton and Woolworths Hastings Online Manager Alivia Tincknell. Picture: Supplied

Hastings, drop in on your way home. 23 Victoria St, Hastings Save $15 on your Direct to boot shop at Woolworths Hastings. Enter code HASTINGS at checkout when you spend $100 or more online by 13 October. Redeemable three times.*

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WHAT’S NEW...

Our Stories: bringing Peninsula history to life OUR Stories: Living the 60s & 70s, a weekend heritage event, invites visitors to explore the stories, memories and experiences that shaped communities across the Mornington Peninsula on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October at Mount Martha House and participating local historical societies. Delivered as part of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria’s History Month, the event encourages people of all ages to share memories, discover local collections and reflect on the social and cultural changes that shaped identity, place and community across the Peninsula. Exhibitions and displays will showcase diverse aspects of Peninsula life during the era, from surf culture and protest movements to Western Port industry, policing, education, agriculture, migration and everyday family life. Across the weekend, the Mornington Peninsula History Network, a network of local historical societies, will open their doors to welcome visitors into collections, conversations and community-led displays. Historical society members will be available to answer questions, share insights and encourage visitors to contribute firsthand accounts that may not always appear in official records. Mayor Stephen Batty said the event is a chance to celebrate the Peninsula’s living heritage and the stories carried by older residents, families and local history groups. “Heritage is not only found in buildings and collections — it lives in the stories people share about work, family, community and change,” Cr Batty said. “Our Stories: Living the 60s & 70s invites residents and visitors to connect across generations, remember how the Peninsula has changed, and celebrate the local stories that continue to shape who we are.”

GO GO Dancer. Photo: Vicky Sapkin

HISTORICAL Society volunteers, Val and Edna. Photo: Supplied

Event details: Event: Our Stories: Living the 60s & 70s Date: Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October Location: Mount Martha House and participating local historical societies Cost: free or low cost Bookings: For workshop bookings and further program details visit, artandculture.mornpen.vic.gov.au/ourstories26 Flower Power Floristry Sunday 18 October, 10am–12pm Mount Martha House Community Centre Cost: $30 full price/$15 seniors and concession holders - bookings essential. Create your own psychedelic bouquet or daisychain crown using seasonal blooms and native flowers, inspired by the free-spirited florals of the hippie era. Go Go Groove 18 October, 1:30pm–2:20pm Mount Martha House Community Centre Cost: $5 general admission - bookings essential.

Learn the iconic moves of the era in this highenergy workshop inspired by go-go dancing soul and disco. Follow the steps or make them your own, feel the beat, and bring the energy of the mod era to life. Optional: your favourite 60s outfit! Balnarring and District Historical Society 17 and 18 October, 11am–4pm Theme: Local identities with a focus on surfing in the 60s and 70s Entry: Free Location: 3041 Frankston-Flinders Road, Balnarring Website: www.balnarringdistricthistory.org.au Dromana and District Historical Society 18 October, 1–4pm Theme: The local shopping experience in the 60s and 70s Entry: $5 adults / $2 teenagers / children and seniors free Location: 359A Point Nepean Road, Dromana Website: www.dromanadistricthistory.com.au

Flinders Historical Society 17 and 18 October, 10:30am–3:30pm Theme: Public opening of Historic Cargo Shed Entry: Free Location: The Esplanade at the Flinders Pier area No website. Email: flindersdhs@gmail.com Hastings-Western Port Historical Society 17 and 18 October, 2–4pm Theme: Western Port industry in the 60s and 70s (also visit the newly restored Fishermans Cottage) Entry Fee: $5 Location: 7 Marine Parade, Hastings Website: www.hwphs.org.au Mornington and District Historical Society 17 and 18 October, 1–3:30pm Theme: Policing in the 1960s and 70s Entry: Free, donations welcome Location: 789 Esplanade, Mornington Website: www.morningtondistricthistory.org.au Nepean Historical Society and Sorrento Museum 17 October, 10:30am–1:30pm Theme: The history of Sorrento Museum Entry: $5 adults / $2 teenagers / children free Location: 827 Melbourne Road, Sorrento Website: www.nepeanhistoricalsociety.asn.au Somerville, Tyabb and District Historical Society 17 and 18 October, 2–4pm Theme: Orcharding in Somerville and Tyabb in the 60s and 70s. Display at Leila Shaw Gallery, plus Machinery Museum opening Entry: Free Location: 66 Station Street, Somerville Website: www.stdhs.com.au

Peninsula writers celebrated at Mayor's Short Story Writing Awards MORNINTON Peninsula's emerging and established writers have been recognised at the sixth annual Mayor's Short Story Writing Awards, with a record-breaking 305 entries showcasing the depth of local literary talent. The awards ceremony was held at Flinders Civic Hall on 16 September and hosted by comedian, writer and performer Sammy J. The Mayor's Short Story Writing Awards continue to nurture creativity, encourage storytelling and celebrate the diverse voices of emerging writers across the Mornington Peninsula. This year's record number of entries highlights the growing strength of the region's literary community. Mayor Stephen Batty congratulated all entrants, shortlisted writers and winners. "Each year, these awards reveal the incredible imagination, talent and creativity that exists throughout our community," Cr Batty said. "Congratulations to all our winners and shortlisted writers for sharing their unique voices and stories." 8-12 Years Category Winner: Florence Seith for Forgotme-not (excerpt) Iridescent droplets rained down from the sky, drawing white tracks through the dirt on the old man's face, creating rivers in the deep crevices of his wrinkles, wetting his ragged hair and soaking his filthy tuxedo. Shivers ran down his spine. But still, he forced himself to look up and face the world that had betrayed him. Water misted his eyes and flashes of memory raced through his mind of a life once lived. Long gone now but as deeply written into him as the wrinkles on his brow, he felt tiny

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MAYOR’S Short Story Writing Awards winners and hosts, pictured left to right: Sammy J, Damian Perry, Ahlia Oliveira da Silveira, Florence Seith and Mayor Cr Stephen Batty. Photo: Jess Gunn Photography

hands gripping his own, blissful waves as school shoes clapped down the driveway and the chime of glasses as the sun set sitting next to a woman with bright blue eyes. Yes, he had lived. Light streaked through the sky. Rain turned to hail shooting down on him like bullets reminding him of the night he lost it all. Highly commended: Maya Lin for Blazing Blooms and Alex Thomson for A World without Dragons 13-17 Years Category Winner: Ahlia Oliveira da Silveira for Out Here (excerpt) Out here, things are dealt with. Fences sag, animals get in,

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crops get torn through, and you fix it or you lose it. A man is measured by what he carries and what he holds steady and what he can finish, and there is no use for leaving things half done, no use for softness, not out here. The house sits low against the land; rusted metal holding itself together beneath the scorch, bucket and blow of the restless sky. The carport is empty. Boots sink deep the moment the boy steps off the deck, the ground as warm and claggy as porridge after a summer drenching, clinging to each step. Trying to stop him. The rifle hangs too heavy from a

shoulder too narrow to carry it. He leans into its weight the way his father does, so that it presses close against him and urges him forward. Highly commended: Ada Dynes for Split 18+ Years Category Winner: Damian Perry for Faded (excerpt) We tried to include him in everything that week. He’d sit on a comfy chair – we could see the indentation – and we’d ask him questions. But, not being all there, it took him awhile to answer any questions. And the answers didn’t always make sense. It hurt to see him like that. My father, always so completely full of

life, was now empty. I got out of the beach house in the mornings and walked for at least an hour before coming back to the house, to face the spectre that used to ride a motorcycle to work. The man who hardly flinched when he was kicked in the chest by a cow. Christmas morning was the worst. It was the Santa hat, resting in space, just above the indentation in the comfy couch. We opened our presents. Waved them at him in thanks and looked for a response. But he was having a bad day and he wasn’t reacting. I haven’t enjoyed Christmas since. Highly commended: Gwen Luscombe for The Bench and Suzanne Barmos for Epidermis Mornington Peninsula Shire thanks the Shortlist Committee of the Western Port Writes Literary Festival for its assistance in delivering this year's awards. Gratitude is extended to local bookshop sponsors Farrells Bookshop, Petersen's Bookstore and Rosebud Book Barn, along with judges Coral Vass, Megan Rogers, Jaclyn Crupi, Brendan Murray and Sofie Laguna, for their generosity, expertise and commitment to celebrating local writing excellence. Congratulations to all shortlisted writers and winners whose stories inspire, entertain and connect readers through the power of the written word. To read the award-winning stories in full, visit: artsandculture.mornpen. vic.gov.au/msswa

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ORIGINAL GANGSTERS WITH SEAN BEAN SBS2, 8.30pm

When Sean Bean (pictured) appears on-screen, mortal peril usually isn’t far behind. The iconic British actor has at least 25 deaths to his name across ﬁlm and television. Rest assured, Bean remains safe and sound throughout this four-part documentary exploring history’s greatest gangsters. Blending reenactments with exclusive interviews and some of the most notorious true-crime stories of all time, the series uncovers new details about Al Capone, the Peaky Blinders and more. This week, groundbreaking Harlem racketeer Stephanie St. Clair is in focus.

From food-loving farmers to bold bogan besties and a seriously chic creative couple, this 16th season of MKR has it all. Showcasing the country’s funny, friendly and feisty home cooks, this year’s competition focuses on real people and the dishes they love to serve. It begins in the Gold Coast hinterland, where wholesome mother-daughter team Krysten and Lucy (pictured) are ready to impress with their instant restaurant, Puggles – named for the baby platypuses that live in their nearby creek. While their beef tartare entrée and paella main aim to set the bar high, the proof will be in the pudding when self-taught baker Lucy serves her signature mangococonut croissant puff sweet rice dessert.

Step Into Cabello – Where Everyday Comfort Meets Effortless Style.

School’s out for the real students right now, but class is just getting started for six of Australia’s cheekiest comedians. In a new competition show ﬁlmed on location at an actual Sydney school, Matt Okine, Becky Lucas, Dave Hughes, Nina Oyama, Luke McGregor and Bron Lewis pair up to take on a variety of challenges and assessments related to school subjects. Principal Julia Morris (pictured) is in charge of dishing out points and punishments. As with Taskmasters, the same contestants stick around all season, so expect friendly rivalries to develop. 2509

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Hard Quiz. (PGa, R) 10.30 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PGl, R) 11.00 Small Town Scandal. (Madv, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Falling. (Final, Ml, R) 2.00 Back Roads. (R) 2.30 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 2.55 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 3.55 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 9.15 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.15 Vintage Voltage. (PGl, R) 11.10 Canal Boat Diaries. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (Final, PGa, R) 3.00 The Cook Up. (R) 3.30 The Crusaders: Fortresses Of Faith. (PG, R) 4.35 Plating Locally. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Time Is Money. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.15 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.45 My Way. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads: Bicheno, Tasmania. 8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Lainey Wilson. (PGa) Lainey Wilson shares five songs. 9.00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. Amanda wants to create a country chic boudoir. 9.30 The Cage. (Ml, R) 10.15 ABC Late News. 10.30 The Business. (R) 10.50 Death Valley. (PGa, R) 11.35 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (Mv, R) 12.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.40 Gardening Aust. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Hollywood Crime Story. (Mdv) Looks at Hollywood “fixer” Sidney Korshak. 8.30 9/11: One Day In America: I’m Coming For You, Brother. (Ma, R) First responders look at the vast pile of debris at ground zero and wonder how anyone could still be alive. 9.25 Say Nothing. (Final, MA15+lv) Dolours breaks the IRA’s code of silence. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Reyka. (MA15+asv) 11.50 Prisoner. (MA15+av, R) 2.10 Mountain Vets. (PG, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) A familiar face returns to Summer Bay. 8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL in the lead up to the AFL Grand Final. 10.00 Kick Ons. A preview of the upcoming AFL matches. 10.30 Hear The Mighty Roar: Brisbane Lions: Immortality. (Ml) 12.00 Mr Robot. (MA15+adlsv, R) 1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Footy Show Grand Final: My Room Telethon. (PG) Hosted by Eddie McGuire. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) Ripley confronts Lenox. 11.30 Next Stop. (R) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Cybershack. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Joe and Ashlea need a dog to tire out their sons. 8.30 NCIS: Sydney. (Mmv) The team investigates the suspicious death of a US Naval officer who’d just learned he was going to be a father. 9.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.30 Two And A Half Men. (Ms, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm Gardening Australia Junior. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.00 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.55 72 Cutest Animals. 10.25 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 11.55 DW The Day. 12.25pm Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. 2.15 Stories From The Cities. 2.45 Insight. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.45 Alone Belgium. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Secrets Declassified With David Duchovny. 9.20 Alone. 11.30 The Americans. 12.25am The Old Man. 2.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (72) 6am Surf Patrol. 6.30 Better Homes. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Malaysia Kitchen. 2.30 The Aussie Property Flippers. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Shetland. 11.10 Late Programs.

9GEM (92) 6am Seaway. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon As Time Goes By. 1.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Spring And Port Wine. (1970, PG) 5.30 Poirot. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 8.30 Poirot. 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.30 Poirot. 12.30am Late Programs.

10 COMEDY (11) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 GCBC. 9.30 Farm To Fork. 10.00 Bold. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 11.30 Lingo. 12.30pm Becker. 1.00 Friends. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 Two And A Half Men. 9.30 Becker. 10.00 Cheap Seats. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Ridiculousness. 12.30 Ent. Tonight. 1.00 Shopping. 2.30 Bold. 3.30 Shopping.

N ITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Friday Night Thunder. Noon Pro Bull Riding: USA. 1.00 Over The Black Dot. 1.30 Inside The Huddle. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Going Places. 8.30 Rabbit Fall. (Premiere) 9.00 MOVIE: Seven Samurai. (1954, PG) 12.30am Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The Return Of The Soldier. (1982, PG) 7.55 I Accidentally Wrote A Book. (2024, PG, Hungarian) 9.45 Vai. (2019, PG) 11.25 How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies. (2024, PG, Thai) 1.50pm Born To Dance. (2015, PG) 3.40 Go! (2020, PG) 5.35 Gurrumul. (2017, PG) 7.30 Escape From Alcatraz. (1979, M) 9.35 Eye In The Sky. (2015, M) 11.30 Late Programs. 5.55am The Movie Show.

7MATE (74) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 American Resto. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 Engineering Disasters. 12.30pm Tougher In Alaska. 1.30 Highway Patrol. 2.30 The Force: BTL. 3.30 Engineering Disasters. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 7. Geelong v Hawthorn. 9.15 MOVIE: The Woman King. (2022, M) Midnight Late Programs.

9GO! (93) 6am Morning Programs. 3.40pm Seinfeld. 4.40 Addams Family. 5.40 Bewitched. 6.40 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: A Star Is Born. (2018, M) 11.15 Seinfeld. 11.45 Rugby Heaven. 12.45am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.45 Legacies. 2.35 Parental Guidance. 3.45 Explore. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Mia & Codie. 5.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive.

10 DRAMA (12) 6am Shopping. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 Bold. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 JAG. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Shopping.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

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23 September 2026

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Friday, September 25 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (9)

TEN (10)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. (R) 10.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PGa, R) 10.55 Austin. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) 1.45 The Cage. (Ml, R) 2.30 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.15 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.15 Vintage Voltage. (R) 11.10 Canal Boat Diaries. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 12.55 PBS News. 1.55 DNA Family Secrets. (PG, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Destination Love. (2021, PGa) Anna Hutchison, Josh McKenzie. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 7. Carlton v Richmond.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: You, Me, And That Mountain Retreat. (2023, PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. Advice for the home gardener. 8.20 Death Valley. (PGa) Janie is tasked with solving the murder of a best man the night before a wedding. 9.05 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) Nine artists create portraits of Baker Boy, Jenny Kee and Peter Rowsthorn. 9.55 Spicks And Specks. (PGl, R) Hosted by comedian Adam Hills. 10.25 ABC Late News. 10.40 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 11.15 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 12.00 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Good Ship Murder. (Mv) A colleague of Jack and Kate is murdered. 8.30 WWII With Tom Hanks. (Maw) With an Allied victory in Europe seeming all but assured, the fighting in the Pacific intensifies. 10.10 SBS World News Late. 10.40 Spy/Master. (MA15+a) 11.40 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (Mav, R) 1.30 Mountain Vets. (PG, R) 3.50 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 7. Melbourne v North Melbourne. 9.15 Unfiltered. (PG, R) Hamish McLachlan sits down with Geelong Cats premiership player Tom Stewart. 9.45 MOVIE: A Few Good Men. (1992, Ml, R) Two lawyers defend a pair of US Marines who have been accused of murdering a fellow serviceman. Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore. 12.30 GetOn Extra. (R) 1.00 The Front Bar. (Ml, R) 3.00 The Agenda Setters. (R) 4.00 To Be Advised. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 9News. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL Finals. First preliminary final. Dolphins v Sydney Roosters. 9.50 NRL Finals Footy PostMatch. Post-match coverage of the first preliminary final between the Dolphins and Sydney Roosters. 10.45 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon 3. (1992, Mlv, R) Two cops pursue a crooked former policeman. Mel Gibson. 1.00 Drive Review. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Australia Vs Brazil Pre-Game. Pre-game coverage of the Australia v Brazil match. 8.10 Soccer. International Friendly Series. Australia v Brazil. Game 1. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) 12.30 Two And A Half Men. (Ms, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.25pm Numberblocks. 2.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.00 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 9.40 BattleBots. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3.10pm

7TWO (72)

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Malaysia Kitchen. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (92) 6am Seaway. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Iconic Australia. 1.00 Poirot. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Lease Of Life. (1954) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Find My Country House Aust. 8.30 MOVIE: The Birdcage. (1996, M) 10.50 Forensics: Catching The Killer. 11.50 Late Programs.

10 COMEDY (11) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Farm To Fork. 10.00 Bold. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 11.30 Lingo. 12.30pm Becker. 1.00 Friends. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 Two And A Half Men. 9.30 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Ridiculousness. 11.30 Ent. Tonight. Midnight Shopping. 2.30 Bold. 3.30 Shopping. 5.30 Joseph Prince.

NITV (34)

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (74) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 NFL. Week 3. Green Bay Packers v Atlanta Falcons. 1.30pm Pawn Stars. 2.30 Kick Ons. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Engineering Disasters. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Motorbike Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: Billy Madison. (1995, M) 10.30 MOVIE: King Of Thieves. (2018, M) 12.45am Late Programs.

9GO! (93) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 MOVIE: Hot Shots! (1991, M) 9.15 MOVIE: We’re The Millers. (2013, MA15+) 11.30 Top 20 Funniest. 12.25am Babies Behind Bars. 1.15 Love Island UK: All Stars. 2.15 Legacies. 3.05 World’s Greatest Natural Wonders. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 9.10 Spartakus. 9.40 Fresh Fairytales. 10.00 Undiscovered Vistas. 11.00 Going Places. Noon Connection To Country. 1.00 Yana Djamaga Ganji. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Ocean Warriors. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 MOVIE: My Girl. (1991, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Eddie The Eagle. (2016, PG) 11.20 Late Programs.

Stories From The Cities. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.40 Inside The Huddle. 6.10 Over The Black Dot. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 Celebrity Jeopardy. 8.30 Original Gangsters. 9.25 The Naked World. 10.20 Sex Actually. 11.15 The Americans. 12.10am The Old Man. 1.10 Age Of Rage: Australian Punk Revolution. 2.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

The Movie Show. 6.30 Vai. (2019, PG) 8.10 Born To Dance. (2015, PG) 10.00 Suffragette. (2015, M) Noon I Accidentally Wrote A Book. (2024, PG, Hungarian) 1.50 The Return Of The Soldier. (1982, PG) 3.45 Casablanca. (1942, PG) 5.40 84 Charing Cross Road. (1987, PG) 7.30 Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. (1974, M) 9.35 The Departed. (2006, MA15+) 12.25am Late Programs.

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SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (9)

TEN (10)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Grantchester. (Final, Mv, R) 1.15 Father Brown. (PGa, R) 2.05 Death Valley. (PGa, R) 2.50 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (PG, R) 3.40 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PGl, R) 4.05 The Tony Blair Story. (PGa, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R) 6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) 6.25 Hard Quiz. (PGa, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Beyond Paradise Christmas Special. (PGad) Bob is visited by the ghost of his late wife. 8.30 Father Brown. (PGv) Father Brown must untangle the mysteries that lie within the sewing circle when a seamstress is stabbed to death. 9.15 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) The discovery of a saint’s bones at an archaeological dig causes a stir in the village. 10.45 Falling. (Final, Ml, R) 11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 DW English News. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 BBC News At Six. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.20 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 9.50 Car & Country Quest. 11.00 BBC News At Ten. 11.30 France 24. 12.00 PBS News. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 5. Day 1. 5.05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 5.35 War Trains. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Jewels Of The Mediterranean: Capri. (PGa) A tour of Capri, an island in the Tyrrhenian Sea. 8.20 Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive. (Mav, R) Looks at the comeback journey of 79-year-old artist Gloria Gaynor as she works on a passion gospel project. 10.15 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey: Tony Armstrong In Ireland. (Final, PGa, R) 11.15 DNA Family Secrets. (PG, R) 12.25 Vikings: The Lost Kingdom. (R) 2.05 Mountain Vets. (Ma, R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 9.00 AFL Grand Final Brunch. 10.30 AFL Grand Final Countdown. 12.00 AFL Grand Final Pre-Game. 2.00 Football. AFL. Grand Final. Fremantle v Brisbane Lions. 5.00 AFL Grand Final Post-Match Presentation. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club. (PGls, R) Jim Jefferies hosts a game show where contestants must answer increasingly obscure questions. 8.00 MOVIE: The Martian. (2015, Mal, R) Believed to be dead by his crew, an astronaut is stranded on Mars and has to rely on his ingenuity to survive. Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels. 11.00 Dennis Cometti: Centimetre Perfect. (PGalv, R) Looks at the life of Dennis Cometti. 1.15 The Midwich Cuckoos. (MA15+av) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (R) 12.30 Drive Review. 1.00 Find My Country House Australia. (R) 1.35 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.15 The Block. (PGl, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Zookeeper. (2011, PGls, R) Animals help a zookeeper find love. Kevin James, Rosario Dawson. 9.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 2. Perth Wildcats v New Zealand Breakers. 11.30 Wild Cards. (Mav, R) 12.20 Destination Celebrity. (PG) 1.30 Next Stop. (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)

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Camper Deals. (R) 9.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 9.30 Frugal Foodie. (R) 10.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 10.30 What’s Up Down Under. (PG) 11.30 Love It Or List It: Brilliant Builds. (PG, R) 12.30 Sydney Harbour Cops. (PGad, R) 1.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 2.00 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PGdls, R) 3.00 The Finish Line. (R) 4.00 Lingo. (R) 5.00 News. 6.30 Gogglebox Australia. (PGalsv, R) Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PG) Empty-nesters want to sell their home. 8.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) Neale Whitaker and Andrew Winter tackle a Lilyfield home for Dana and Ray, a couple struggling with a dysfunctional, two-level property. 9.40 Love It Or List It: Brilliant Builds. (PG) Kirstie and Phil look back on their best builds that put family front and centre. 10.40 Watson. (Mm, R) Watson is sued for wrongful life by a patient. 11.40 FBI. (Mav, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 The Most Magnificent Thing. 4.15 Stan & Gran. 5.20 Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Iron Man And His Awesome Friends. 6.25 Zog. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 7.55 MOVIE: Spy Kids 2: The Island Of Lost Dreams. (2002, PG) 9.35 The Lady Grace Mysteries. (Final) 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 2.10pm

7TWO (72)

6am Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes. 10.30 Auction Squad. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Horse Racing. Golden Rose Day and Mornington Grand Final Weekend. 5.00 Harry’s Practice. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Chateau. 9.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 11.30 Auction Squad. 12.30am Late Programs.

9GEM (92) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 Skippy. 11.40 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 1pm MOVIE: Mister Ten Per Cent. (1967) 2.50 MOVIE: Murphy’s War. (1971, PG) 5.00 MOVIE: The 7th Dawn. (1964, PG) 7.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership Finals. First preliminary final. Sydney Roosters v Canberra Raiders. 9.30 MOVIE: Be Cool. (2005, M) 11.55 Late Programs.

10 COMEDY (11) 6am Shopping. 7.30 Deal Or No Deal. 8.30 Bold. 11.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 11.30 Becker. Noon Frasier. 1.00 Becker. 1.30 Frasier. 2.30 Friends. 7.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Becker. 11.30 Frasier. 12.30am Home Shopping.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 1.20pm Nula. 1.50 Undiscovered Vistas. 2.40 Over The Black Dot. 3.10 Stompem Ground 2022: Footprince. 3.30 Sunny And The Dark Horse. 5.00 Murder In Big Horn. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia Reunion. 8.40 MOVIE: Fright Night 2. (2013, MA15+) 10.30 MOVIE: Luther: Never Too Much. (2024, PG) 12.20am Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (74) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Cool Cars & Bikes. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Dipper’s Rigs. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. Silver Cup. Replay. 4.00 Frozen Gold. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Pawn Stars. 6.00 AFL Grand Final Post-Match Show. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Robin Hood. (2010, M) 10.25 MOVIE: Miami Vice. (2006, MA15+) 1.05am Late Programs.

9GO! (93) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Ronaldo. 4.30 The Dog House UK. 5.30 MOVIE: 17 Again. (2009, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: John Tucker Must Die. (2006, PG) 9.20 MOVIE: Magic Mike. (2012, MA15+) 11.40 Top 20 Funniest. 12.35am The Purge. 3.05 The Dog House UK. 4.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 4.30 Barney’s World. 4.50 Hop. 5.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive.

10 DRAMA (12) 6am Shopping. 9.00 Reel Action. 9.30 Building The Dream. 12.30pm The Living Room. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 Reel Action. 5.00 Bondi Rescue. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 JAG. 12.15am Home Shopping.

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Stories From The Cities. 2.40 If You Are The One. 3.45 BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News. 5.45 Mastermind Aust. 6.45 Engineering By Catastrophe. (Final) 7.40 History’s Greatest Machines. 8.30 Battle Of The Brands. 9.25 Couples Therapy. (Final) 10.05 MOVIE: Amy. (2015, MA15+) 12.25am Vikings: The Rise And Fall. 3.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

Discovering Film. 7.00 84 Charing Cross Road. (1987, PG) 8.50 Gurrumul. (2017, PG) 10.45 Eye In The Sky. (2015, M) 12.45pm Escape From Alcatraz. (1979, M) 2.45 Roxane. (2019, PG, French) 4.20 Mary Shelley. (2017, PG) 6.35 Hating Alison Ashley. (2005, PG) 8.30 Insomnia. (2002) 10.40 Pretty Young Thing. (2022, MA15+, Danish) 12.30am Tigerland. (2000, MA15+) 2.25 Late Programs.

Sunday, September 27 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (9)

TEN (10)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.20 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) 3.10 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 4.30 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. (R) 5.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PGa, R) 5.30 Back Roads. (R)

6.00 DW English News. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 PBS News Horizons. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Flying Hands. (PG) 11.00 The Isle Of Rum. (PGa, R) 12.00 PBS News Compass Points. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 5. Day 2. 5.05 Going Places. (R) 5.35 War Trains. (PG)

6.00 Better Homes. (R) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 7. Collingwood v GWS Giants. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 7. Sydney v Brisbane Lions. From Henson Park, Sydney. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 12.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 1.00 GolfBarons. (R) 1.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, R) 2.30 Postcards. (PG) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL Finals. Second preliminary final. Penrith Panthers v Newcastle Knights. From Accor Stadium, Sydney.

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 9.00 Pooches At Play. (PG, R) 9.30 GCBC. (R) 10.00 Buy To Build. (R) 10.30 Well Traveller. (PG, R) 11.00 Intrepid Adventures. (R) 11.30 Building The Dream. (R) 12.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 1.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 1.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 2.00 Gogglebox Aust. (PGalsv, R) 3.00 The Finish Line. (R) 4.00 Lingo. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Portrait Artist Of The Year. Six artists paint portraits of Marcia Hines. 8.20 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. Kevin McCloud explores outstanding homes where materials and craftsmanship shine. 9.05 The Cage. (M) Matty and Leanne have a chaotic night. 9.55 Father Brown. (PGv, R) A seamstress is stabbed to death. 10.40 MOVIE: Death In Brunswick. (1991, Msv, R) 12.30 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 2.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Roman Empire By Train With Alice Roberts. (PGavw) Alice Roberts’ train takes her to Herculaneum. 8.25 Ancient Superstructures: Acropolis Of Athens. (PG) Looks at the creation of the ultimate symbol of ancient Greek civilsation, the Acropolis. 9.25 Troy Story. (PG, R) Explores the latest archaeology and science about whether or not the Trojan War really happened. 11.10 Whoopee Blues. (Mdlns) 1.30 Mountain Vets. (Ma, R) 3.40 The Mighty Mississippi With Nick Knowles. (Maw, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (Final, PG) The contestants perform in the grand finale. 9.05 7NEWS Spotlight. Focuses on major breaking news events and long-form investigations of national significance. 10.05 Murder In The Goldfields. (Madv, R) Caroline Overington investigates three murders. 12.05 Curfew. (Final, MA15+av) 1.05 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.00 NFL. Week 3. Jacksonville Jaguars v New England Patriots. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Rugby Union. International Test Series. Australia v South Africa. 9.45 Test Rugby: Australia v South Africa Post-Match. Post-match analysis and interviews of the Australia versus South Africa clash. 10.15 9News Late. 10.45 The First 48: The Beautiful Life. (Mah) A young father is shot in his driveway. 11.45 Murder In The 21st: Beneath The Surface. (MA15+v) 12.40 Tycoons Down Under. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Destination WA. (PG, R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 10 News+. Comprehensive coverage of the day’s top stories, investigative reports and stories that haven’t been heard. 7.00 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 8.00 Watson. (Ma) Watson and the fellows race to save the life of a young woman who needs a lifesaving kidney donation. Sherlock returns to help crack unsolved cases in Pittsburgh. 9.00 FBI. (Madv) A dangerous drug kingpin from Eva’s past resurfaces when two children and a daycare worker are killed due to an accidental drug exposure. 12.00 10 News+. (R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 12.55pm Talking Tom Heroes. 1.20 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 1.50 Kangaroo Beach. 2.30 The Makery. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 The Gruffalo’s Child. 4.15 Stan & Gran. 5.45 Iron Man And His Awesome Friends. 6.25 Zog. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 MOVIE: Paddington 2. (2017, PG) 9.10 Animal Park. 10.35 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. 11.20 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 10.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 10.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 11.45 Escape To The Country. 12.45pm Malaysia Kitchen. 1.15 Harry’s Practice. 1.45 Medical Emergency. 2.15 Better Homes. 3.15 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.10 My Greek Odyssey. 5.10 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 6.10 Escape To The Country. 7.10 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Genius: Picasso. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (92) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Getaway. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 12.30pm NRLW Wrap. 1.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership Finals. Second preliminary final. Gold Coast Titans v Brisbane Broncos. 3.00 MOVIE: The Colditz Story. (1955) 5.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 7.00 Keeping Up Appearances. 7.30 Clarkson’s Farm. 8.35 Fawlty Towers. 9.55 Blackadder II. 11.15 Late Programs.

10 COMEDY (11) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.30 Lingo. 11.30 Becker. Noon Frasier. 1.00 Becker. 1.30 Frasier. 2.30 Friends. 7.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.30 Becker. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping.

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7MATE (74) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Counting Cars. 10.30 Pawn Stars. 11.30 Step Outside. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Red’s Fishing Adventures. 2.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 3.00 Air Crash Inv. 4.00 Frozen Gold. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. (2018, M) 11.05 Late Programs.

9GO! (93) 6am Morning Programs. 4pm The Toys That Built The World. 5.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 5.30 Seinfeld. 6.00 Basketball. NBL. Sydney Kings v Illawarra Hawks. 8.00 MOVIE: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. (2012, PG) 10.00 MOVIE: Wonder Woman 1984. (2020, M) 1am Bel-Air. 2.00 MOVIE: Everything In Between. (2022, M) 3.50 Animal Tales. 4.50 Wild Manes. 5.10 Bubble’s Hotel. 5.30 Late Programs.

10 DRAMA (12) 6am Shopping. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 All 4 Adventure. 9.00 Roads Less Travelled. 9.30 Navigating The World. 10.30 Building The Dream. 12.30pm What’s Up Down Under. 1.30 Buy To Build. 2.00 JAG. 4.00 Pooches At Play. 4.30 Bondi Rescue. 5.00 I Fish. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Fire Country. 11.20 JAG. 1.15am Shopping.

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Football. Big Rivers Football League. Men’s. Grand final. Ngukurr v Katherine Camels. Replay. 3.10 Johnny Warren’s Football Mission. 4.10 MOVIE: Luther: Never Too Much. (2024, PG) 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Extraordinary Animals. 8.30 MOVIE: The Australian Dream. (2019, MA15+) 10.30 Malcolm X: Justice By Any Means. 11.30 Late Programs.

MOVIE: Deathtrap. (1982, M) 2.05pm MOVIE: The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 4.25 France 24. 4.55 PBS Washington Week. 5.20 PBS News Compass Points. 5.50 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 The Dropout. 10.25 The UnXplained. 12.05am Secrets Of Penthouse. 1.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

Roxane. Continued. (2019, PG, French) 6.35 Hating Alison Ashley. (2005, PG) 8.30 Mary Shelley. (2017, PG) 10.45 Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. (1974, M) 12.50pm Empty Nets. (2023, M, Persian) 2.50 84 Charing Cross Road. (1987, PG) 4.40 Madison. (2020, PG, German) 6.20 The Giants. (2023, PG) 8.30 The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou. (2004) 10.45 Late Programs.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 9.55 Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia. (PG, R) 10.45 Father Brown. (PG, R) 11.30 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Back Roads. (R) 2.30 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, R) 3.45 Grand Designs Transformations. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program. 9.20 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser. 9.35 Planet America. A look at American politics. 10.05 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 11.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.40 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 10.25 Vintage Voltage. (R) 11.15 Canal Boat Diaries. 12.10 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News Compass Points. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Second Edition. 2.00 DNA Family Secrets. (PG, R) 3.10 Going Places. (PGa, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PGl, R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Adventure. (PG, R) 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency: Without Warning. (M) A 71-year-old suffers a suspected stroke. 9.25 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) Hosted by Jimmy Carr. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Black Sands. (Mals) 1.30 Mountain Vets. (Ma, R) 3.45 The Mighty Mississippi With Nick Knowles. (PGaw, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Beat The Chasers UK. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (Return, PG) The competition kicks off in Queensland. 9.15 The Rookie. (Mav) Juarez’s temporary missing persons assignment leads her into a dangerous situation. 10.15 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics. 11.15 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. An expert panel tackles the biggest rugby league topics. 12.15 Transplant. (MA15+a, R) 1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: A Love To Remember. (2021, PGa, R) Rhiannon Fish. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) The winner is announced for the rumpus and laundry. 9.00 100% Footy. (Final, Mal) Features the latest rugby league news, with exclusive insights from an expert panel. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl) 11.30 I Survived A Crime. (MA15+lv) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 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.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 6.30 Bold. (PG, R) 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 11.00 Gogglebox Aust. (ls, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Parents’ Evening. (Premiere) Comedy quiz show. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.40 MTV Video Music Awards 2026. (R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Monster Makes. (Premiere) 2.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.25 Octonauts. 5.50 Super Monsters. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. 11.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Auction Squad. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.10 Escape To The Country. 11.10 Late Programs.

9GEM (92) 6am Seaway. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Rainbow Country. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 1.00 Fawlty Towers. 2.20 Blackadder II. 3.40 MOVIE: Carry On Spying. (1964) 5.30 Poirot. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Brokenwood Mysteries. 10.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.40 Late Programs.

10 COMEDY (11) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 11.30 Ridiculousness. 12.30pm Becker. 1.00 Friends. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 Two And A Half Men. 8.30 MTV Video Music Awards 2026. 10.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.30 Frasier. 12.30am Ridiculousness. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 Shopping. 2.30 Bold. 3.30 Shopping.

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9GO! (93) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Baywatch. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 NBL: Overtime. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Dumb And Dumber. (1994, PG) 10.50 NBL: Overtime. 11.55 Seinfeld. 12.55am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.50 Legacies. 2.40 World’s Greatest Natural Wonders. 3.30 Surfing Aust. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. Noon MOVIE: The Skin Of Others. (2020, PG) 1.40 Stompem Ground 2022: Karajarri Dancers. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Ocean Warriors. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Colombia’s Wild Coast. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Living Black. 9.10 Red, White And Black: More Than A Game. 9.45 MOVIE: Flatliners. (1990, MA15+) 11.50 Late Programs.

Leguizamo Does America. 3.15 Over The Black Dot. 3.45 BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News Compass Points. 5.15 Al Jazeera. 5.45 Alone Belgium. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Scrabble. 9.20 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. 10.20 The Americans. 12.05am Sex Tape Finland. 3.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

Morning Programs. 10.25 Insomnia. (2002) 12.35pm The Tunnel (Part 1) (2001, M) 2.20 Hating Alison Ashley. (2005, PG) 4.15 Arthur’s Hallowed Ground. (1984, PG) 5.40 The Man Who Brought Down The White House. (2017, PG) 7.35 Putuparri And The Rainmakers. (2015, M) 9.30 A Woman In Berlin. (2008, MA15+, Russian, Georgian, German) 11.55 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Frozen Gold. 11.00 Border Security: Int. Noon Border Security. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. Silver Cup. Replay. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 American Resto. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Agenda Setters. 8.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. (Return) 9.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 10.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.05 The Tony Blair Story. (Ml, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Beyond Paradise Christmas Special. (PGad, R) 2.00 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 3.45 Grand Designs Transformations. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Prince’s Master Crafters Next Generation. (R) 11.05 Canal Boat Diaries. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 DNA Family Secrets. (PG, R) 3.10 Going Places. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 11.00 Shaun Micallef’s Parents’ Evening. (R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 The Tony Blair Story: Iraq. (PG) Looks at Tony Blair’s response to 9/11. 9.25 I Was Actually There: Fairlie Arrow Abduction Hoax. (Mns, R) Looks at the ‘abduction’ of a singer. 10.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PGa, R) 10.25 ABC Late News. 10.40 The Business. (R) 11.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.45 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 12.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.40 Gardening Aust. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Stonehenge: The Final Mystery Revealed. 8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi looks at the idea of red flags. 9.30 Dateline: Myanmar – The War We Carry. Follows a family in war-torn Myanmar. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 The Point. (R) 11.30 Mussolini: Son Of The Century. (MA15+lv) 12.30 Atlantic Crossing. (MA15+a, R) 2.40 The Doll Factory. (Malsv, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGal) Best mates Angus and Simon host a dinner. 9.00 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (Return, Mal) Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel are back on the road in Aotearoa. 10.00 Ed Sheeran V Adele. (Md, R) A look at Ed Sheeran and Adele. 11.00 Happy’s Place. (PGa) Bobbie alerts Isabella to a way to make extra cash. 12.00 The Path. (MA15+adlv) 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 Block. (PGl) 8.40 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) The guides head to Newcastle, NSW. 9.50 The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. (MA15+alvv) 10.50 9News Late. 11.20 Next Stop. 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 The Garden Gurus. (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.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Sydney Harbour Cops. (PGa) Follows the NSW Police Marine Area Command. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.30 Two And A Half Men. (Ms, R) Charlie sleeps with Kandi’s mum. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Monster Makes. 2.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.25 Octonauts. 5.50 Super Monsters. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 10.10 Chopped Jnr. 10.55 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 2.15pm Leguizamo Does America. 3.10 Inside The Huddle. 3.45 BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News. 5.45 Alone Belgium. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Steven Spielberg: The New Hollywood Prodigy. 9.35 MOVIE: Empire Of The Sun. (1987, PG) 12.20am MOVIE: Flags Of Our Fathers. (2006, MA15+) 2.45 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

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6am Surf Patrol. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon TBA. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 House Of Wellness. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Inspector Morse. 11.05 Escape To The Country. 12.05am Late Programs.

9GEM (92) 6am Seaway. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 1.00 MOVIE: The Cracksman. (1963) 3.20 MOVIE: The Lady With A Lamp. (1951) 5.30 Poirot. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Grantchester. 9.50 Wong & Winchester. (Premiere) 10.50 Late Programs.

10 COMEDY (11) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 GCBC. 9.30 Farm To Fork. 10.00 Bold. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 11.30 Ridiculousness. 12.30pm Becker. 1.00 Friends. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 Two And A Half Men. 9.30 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Ridiculousness. 11.30 Ent. Tonight. Midnight Shopping. 2.30 Bold. 3.30 Shopping.

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7MATE (74) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 American Resto. 11.30 American Pickers. 12.30pm Tougher In Alaska. 1.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 2.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 3.30 Air Crash Inv. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers: Best Of. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 8.30 Marlin Kings: Chasing Giants. 9.30 Outback Truckers. 10.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (93) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Rush Hour 3. (2007, M) 10.20 Seinfeld. 11.20 Jane The Virgin. 12.10am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.10 Legacies. 2.00 Baywatch. 3.00 World’s Greatest Natural Wonders. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.50 Red, White And Black: More Than A Game. 12.20pm After Sherman. 1.40 Stompem Ground 2022: Karajarri Dancers. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Ocean Warriors. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Colombia’s Wild Coast. 7.30 The Point. 8.00 The First Inventors. 8.50 MOVIE: Lean On Me. (1989, M) 10.50 Late Programs.

Morning Programs. 8.20 The Giants. (2023, PG) 10.30 The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou. (2004) 12.45pm The Bodyguard From Beijing. (1994, M) 2.25 Madison. (2020, PG, German) 4.00 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG) 5.45 Where Angels Fear To Tread. (1991, PG) 7.50 Here I Am. (2011, M) 9.30 Black Box. (2021, M, French, English) 11.45 Late Programs.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 11.20 Back Roads. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Back Roads. (R) 2.30 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 3.45 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PGa) 8.30 Class Clowns. (Premiere, PGs) Australian comedians compete for the Class Clowns Cup. 9.00 Crime Night! (Return, PG) Hosted by Julia Zemiro. 9.30 Small Prophets. (PGl, R) 10.05 Planet America. (R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mv, R) 12.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.30 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 2.40 Gardening Aust. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Prince’s Master Crafters Next Generation. (PG, R) 11.05 Canal Boat Diaries. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Elvis, The Colonel And The Mob. (Premiere) Charts the relationship between Elvis and his manager. 9.30 Apollo Has Fallen. When another betrayal leaves Zara framed and wanted for murder, she knows that she must stop Voltov. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 The Old Man. (Mlv) 11.50 Liaison. (Mlv, R) 2.50 A Cold War Of Spies. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGs) Hosted by Lee Mack. 8.30 A Taste For Murder. (Premiere, Malv) A family reunion in Italy is shattered when a body is found at sea and a restaurant employee is arrested. 9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) Insights and experiences that highlight living well. 10.30 The Agenda Setters. (R) 11.30 Stumble. (PGal) 12.00 The Fear Index. (MA15+asv) 1.00 Riviera. (MA15+adlsv, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) The teams plan for the buyers jury challenge. 8.40 Chefs Ahoy. (Premiere) Courtney Roulston clashes with Minoli De Silva aboard Sun Princess to win over 4,000 cruise passengers. 9.40 To Be Advised. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Sight Unseen. (Return, Mv) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Destination WA. (Final) 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 Ent. Tonight. (R) 6.30 Bold. (PG, R) 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 11.00 Sydney Harbour Cops. (PGa, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows. 8.30 Boston Blue. (Mav) When a homicide leads to a cross-city case, Danny and Lena reunite with Danny’s former NYPD partner. 9.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 11.30 Two And A Half Men. (PGas, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.50pm Kangaroo Beach. 2.30 Monster Makes. 2.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.25 Octonauts. 5.50 Super Monsters. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 The Piano. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 3.10pm 12 Dishes In 12 Hours. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.50 Alone Belgium. (Final) 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Precious Metal: A Love Story. (Final) 9.25 Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. 10.20 Ramy. 11.30 The Americans. 12.25am MOVIE: Letters From Iwo Jima. (2006, MA15+) 3.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

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6am Surf Patrol. 6.30 Better Homes. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon TBA. 1.30 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Escape To The Country. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Foyle’s War. 10.55 Late Programs.

9GEM (92) 6am Seaway. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 1.00 MOVIE: Scott Of The Antarctic. (1948) 3.20 MOVIE: Kind Hearts And Coronets. (1949, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.40 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 12.35pm Connection To Country. 1.40 Turn Up Respect. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Ocean Warriors. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Great Parks Of Africa. 7.30 Friday Night Thunder. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding Australia. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Inside The Huddle. 10.30 Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising. Midnight Late Programs.

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9GO! (93) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Baywatch. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Man Of Steel. (2013, M) 11.15 Seinfeld. 12.15am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.15 Legacies. 2.05 Baywatch. 2.55 Parental Guidance. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 I Love VIP Pets. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Bubble’s Hotel. 5.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive.

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Morning Programs. 8.10 The Man Who Brought Down The White House. (2017, PG) 10.05 Here I Am. (2011, M) 11.45 Vampire Seeking Consenting Person. (2023, M, French) 1.25pm Arthur’s Hallowed Ground. (1984, PG) 2.50 Putuparri And The Rainmakers. (2015, PG) 4.45 The Majestic. (2001, PG) 7.35 The Hudsucker Proxy. (1994, M) 9.35 Afire. (2023, M, German) 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 American Pickers: Best Of. 12.30pm Tougher In Alaska. 1.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 2.30 Outback Truckers. 3.30 Air Crash Inv. 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 Late Programs.

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OBITUARY

Brian Stahl – Community leader, lifelong volunteer, and dedicated family man OBITUARY

Brian Leonard Stahl OAM JP 1 December 1937 – 20 August 2026 By Cameron McCullough HASTINGS has lost a true servant with the death of Brian Stahl. Tenacious and dedicated, his six decades in the town left an indelible mark, and he will be remembered by all who knew him. The following is based on the eulogy read by his three children, Gab, Justin and Cathy, at his funeral. *** Early years Brian Leonard Stahl was born at the Wycheproof Hospital on 1 December 1937 to parents James Patrick Stahl and Margarita Stahl, nee Keane. He is survived by his ﬁve siblings: Elaine, Peter, Brendan, John and Margaret. Speaking of his early years in Wycheproof, Brian said “As I reﬂect on my life growing up in the security of a loving home environment blessed with parents who lived for their family, I do so with gratitude and love”. Brian was educated at Wycheproof Primary and Elementary School right near the legendary Mt Wycheproof. He had aspirations of continuing further education and working in the bank until a very serious family car accident occurred when he was in Year 10 resulting in him having to leave school and help in the family barber shop. He enjoyed his early years in Wycheproof. He would often hire Mr Prater’s eight seater Buick and drive his close friends to the dancing balls all the way to Sea Lake and St Arnaud on a weekly basis. It was at Wycheproof that Brian developed his love of community work, volunteering in the CFA, as an altar boy, and as a curator at the local tennis club. Both his parents, Jim and Rita, were heavily involved in the community in Wycheproof, instilling wonderful values of service to others that remained a core value of Brian’s throughout his life.

One Saturday night at a local dance he met his beautiful wife Bernice who was best friends with his sister Elaine. Brian said that at the Wycheproof High School they had two secondary teachers, Mr and Mrs Saffin, who were well ahead of their time; one of their innovations was to set up, in conjunction with the Wycheproof Shire Council, a Junior Council. Brian often talked about the activities and indeed the achievements of the Junior Council. The community work had begun. Making the trek to the big smoke Brian travelled up and down to Melbourne chasing the girl from Nullawil when Bernice commenced her mothercraft nursing at St Joseph’s Broadmeadows. To make things easier, Brian started working with Jack Leach in the barber shop in Springvale.

BRIAN as a baby in Wycheproof.

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Bernice and Brian were married on 25 March 1961 at Nullawil and were blessed with 53 years together. From this time Brian worked in many barber shops including one in Cheltenham with his very close friend Leo Wilson. Cathy was born in 1963 followed on Gab in 1964. Brian began to make his mark in the communities of Springvale and Dandenong, before becoming the owner of the men’s hairdressing business at 27 High Street, Hastings, on 1 August 1966. Justin was born in 1967 with a big proud sign of “It’s a boy” displayed in the window of the shop. Sixty years of service in Westernport For decades, Brian was a tireless advocate for the people of Western Port; always willing to step forward, take on responsibility and help make the community a better place.

BRIAN and Bernice on their wedding day in 1961.

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Brian’s service in local government was both significant and inﬂuential. He served as a councillor with the former Shire of Hastings from 1987 to 1994, including serving as shire president in 1992-93. He was later elected to the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council as councillor for Bittern Ward in 2003 and subsequently as councillor for Cerberus Ward in 2005. His leadership culminated in his term as mayor of Mornington Peninsula Shire in 2005-06. Earlier, in recognition of his community contribution, he was named Mornington Peninsula Shire “Citizen of the Year” in 2000. Brian played a leading role in Tidy Towns, contributing over many years and receiving the prestigious Dame Phyllis Frost Award. He served as chairman of Neighbourhood Renewal Hastings, helping drive the redevelopment of the former Hastings Family Leisure Centre into the Hastings Community Hub, and supporting the redevelopment of the Bittern Memorial Centre. Brian served as president of the Western Port Chamber of Commerce and was heavily involved with the Western Port Festival. Brian also continued his long association as convenor of the Soundshell Committee, supporting bursary programs for local students. Brian’s service was recognised with some of the community’s highest honours. In 2004 he was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for outstanding community service. Brian served as an honorary justice of the peace for 45 years, assisting countless local residents until as recently as 2025. He received a Papal Award from the Vatican, presented at St Patrick’s Cathedral, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to parish and community life. Brian also received an award recognising his contribution to local indigenous groups on the Mornington Peninsula. He devoted ten years of service,

including as chairman, to the Order of Australia Association’s Frankston and Mornington Peninsula branch, supporting school bursaries and representing the group at regional and state levels. He was inaugural chairman of the Hastings Literacy Festival, inaugural chairman of the Western Port Community Alliance, and a founding director of the Western Port Business Centre. He contributed to local sport as a trainer and committeeman of the Hastings Football Club, while also serving the Hastings Cricket and Football Social Club as a committee member, president, secretary, manager, and ultimately being recognised as a life member. His involvement with the Hastings Tennis Club included roles as a player, committee member and president, and he was also awarded life membership. He served as a member of the Hastings CFA and was president of the social committee. He participated in the original inquiry that led to the establishment of the local Bendigo Bank branch, subsequently serving as a director for many years until 2014. Brian also served on the committee of the Hastings Bowling Club, including six years as sponsorship director. His contribution to the Western Port Parish and Catholic community has been immense. Brian was a member of the Knights of the Southern Cross for more than 60 years, serving as chairman and later becoming a life member. He led bursary programs for the parish’s three primary schools and coordinated fundraising, dinners and award ceremonies supporting young people. At St Mary’s Church Hastings, Brian served as a parish councillor, member of the finance committee, church building committee and school committee. He was actively involved in the construction of the current church building and continued to support

BERNICE and Brian in later years.

parish governance through service on both the parish council and finance committee. Brian’s dedication to Catholic education included serving as a board member of Padua College. He was instrumental in the purchase of the land on which the Padua College Tyabb campus now stands and was also heavily involved in the purchase and sale of church land in High Street, Hastings. He regularly assisted with liaison between the church and the shire when required. Brian was the inaugural chairman of the Southern Cross Aged Care local support group and played an important role in supporting aged care services locally. His commitment to aged care continued through Southern Cross Aged Care, where he served as a board

member from its commencement through to its closure. Brian also led the development of a memorial garden at St Mary’s, and was an active participant and leader in interfaith activities throughout both the town and the wider shire. Family life Brian was a family man and loved his three children, nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. They brought him such joy, always telling family members who he had caught up with stories of things that were happening and even being known to communicate confidential family news and celebrations that hadn’t been leaked out on the family messenger. He continued Bernice’s legacy of letting family members know when there were birthdays via a text after

looking every day Bernice’s celebration book. Brian had strong values. He believed family was everything which was a lesson handed down from his parents. He had a strong work ethic and morals. He believed in serving the community and remaining active. He would dedicate himself wholeheartedly to anything he decided to do. He believed in being kind. He was a problem solver and liked to think outside the box. Brian loved his routine and keeping fit. He loved his lawn bowling each week and was really devastated when it had to stop. He loved his beloved Essendon and would at times yell at the TV in frustration. He loved The Hastings Club and was very sad when the club ceased to operate last year. He enjoyed so many fun adventures and holidays and loved any time he

could get away on a trip. Brian and Bernice also enjoyed many wonderful trips with the Order of Australia group and with friends Bill and Joan, his siblings and other family. Among his favourite trips were the ones to Taiwan visiting family friend Lyn Shyr Min, who would also come out to Australia to visit. Above all his greatest pride was his beautiful wife Bernice who died in 2014. More recently, Brian loved spending time with his friend Iole, sharing many special times together: travelling weekends away, concerts and a love of gardening. He cherished their time together. Brian’s health declined last year but with every knock he just kept getting up and moving forward. While going into The Bays was not part of his script, he loved the con-

nection he had with his close friends John and Denise Crough and Janice Daniher. On 7 August, friends and family gathered with Brian at the Hastings Community Hub to witness the presentation of a Mayoral Commendation for his lifetime of work. It was at that event he gave his final speech. Brian died less than two weeks later in the early hours of 20 August. A measure of the man Brian Stahl was can be captured in his favourite quote: We prove our greatness, not by the amount of our possessions, but by the grandeur of our actions. (Solzhenitsyn).

BRIAN, on right, inspecting the future site of the Hastings Tennis Club circa 1970’s. Pictured are, from left, Rev Peter Kissick, Jim Paton, Jack Babbington, Gordon Gray and Brian.

BRIAN, wearing the tie, at the Shire of Hastings building on the occassion of the Hastings Football Club premiership in 1992.

BRIAN and Bernice in Taiwan in 2013.

BRIAN with his children Cathy, Justin and Gab.

BRIAN with his grandchildren on his 80th birthday.

BRIAN holding his Mayoral Commendation on 7 August. Western Port News

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LETTERS

Where do you think you came from? I was interested to read the letter by Dr Sarah Russell (“Go back to where you came from”, Letters, 1/9/26). It was great to see her calling out the issue of anti-migrant sentiment. It flabbergasts me that in a country like Australia that people express anti-migrant sentiment. Unless you are of Aboriginal origin, where do you think you came from? Your forebears were migrants to Australia. We came from European countries, mainly England, Scotland and Ireland, in the early days and brought our culture and religion. We did not adopt Aboriginal culture, religion and language. We just imposed ours. You could say that our success in assimilation was appalling. Pauline Hanson expects migrants to drop their culture, something we did not do ourselves. So, no pats on the back to us. A recent hospital stay made me realise just how dependent we are on migrant skills and expertise. In all areas of staffing, a huge proportion were of migrant origin. If migrants went back to where they came from I think our health system would collapse. Waiting times would blow out. And I was impressed by the skill and care I received. I suspect the same is true in many fields. People from other countries are at heart, the same as us. They have the same feelings, hopes, fears and needs. The experience of being alive is the same for all people. And the suffering is the same too. We do not have a migrant problem. Rather, as I heard elsewhere, we have a planning problem. There is enough for all if the planning is right. Janet Turnbull, Mornington

Rupert response

In response to Rupert’s letter (“Paying more for less”, Letters, 15/9/26), I have a one word answer. Obsolete. That one word describes how one is viewed/ treated if you are included into the category of older or frail people. Because of father-time and/or circumstances, you become the easiest target for council to handle when making purposeful cost-cutting decisions. Your “use by date” has been recognised and therefore your ability to “rock the boat” is seen as minimal and only temporary. This situation is used at every level of government. Where is due respect and reward for all that has been given by this group of our population especially the many hours of “Volunteering” within our community? Joan Martin, Safety Beach

Community transport

Your correspondent Rupert Steiner is over-pessimistic about the future for non-drivers when the Shire Community Bus service closes (“Paying more for less”, Letters, 15/9/26). There is another service available to nondrivers, and drivers who are unable to drive due to short term issues such as a cataract operation, or simply that they no longer feel safe driving to e.g. the city. That service is Peninsula Transport Assist, a registered charity made up almost exclusively of volunteers, of which I am one. We are all police checked and subject to a regular driving test. We handle over 200 drives each month. Our service is only limited by the number of volunteer drivers we have available at any time. We always need more. Drivers make themselves available for one or more days a week. They will then be invited to take a drive which they can accept or decline. Most bookings are done with at least a week’s notice. It’s not hard work, it is enormously rewarding and is very flexible. Funds are available to cover fuel costs on a per km basis for drivers. If we can get more drivers, we can service more drive requests. So, what’s making it difficult to get enough volunteers? Are you someone who enjoys driving, and enjoys interacting with people? Do you have a day or two each week to be available to accept drives? If so, please get in touch and

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Animal threat

I was saddened to read that the habitat of the beautiful Powerful Owl, a threatened species under the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act, is at risk of being lost through the proposed sale of more than 1000 hectares of the HMAS Cerberus site (“Cerberus land sale could impact rare owl species”, The News, 15/9/26). Australia has approximately 300 vertebrate species that use tree hollows, and Powerful Owls require large hollows in very old trees, often 200 years or more in age. In this day and age, every remnant of old native bushland providing habitat for threatened species should be protected. Animals need houses too. Maggie Cowling, Coburg North

Conservation problem

The government has decided to cash up excess defence land which includes HMS Cerberus surrounding land where the Powerful Owl has its territory and is resident on the land where it nests in hollows of trees (“Cerberus land sale could impact rare owl species”, The News, 15/9/26) As with many land sales where developments can and want to happen suddenly there is a rare bird or animal which resides in the proposed sale or proposed development. In the past developers who wish to build housing who have purchased land and suddenly there was discovered the earless dragon and the land has been declared a conservation zone to protect it so the housing development will not go ahead. Jess Wilson the leader of the opposition in Victoria wants to expand Melbourne to fix the housing crisis and of course this will include green wedges and farms being developed to create new suburbs. The Carroll government wants to build highrise around public transport hubs where existing services exist and not expand Melbourne such as the Suburban Rail Loop corridor. The coalition says supply is needed to to fix the housing crisis and it is not only immigration and therefore land is required for development. Small farms are now up for sale along the Cranbourne Frankston Road to cash in on the housing shortage. A decision needs to be made as to whether conservation should become a priority or housing as we cannot have both. Of course as far as Cerberus is concerned councils and the state government has no power over the sale of HMAS Cerberus land. So it will be interesting to see if Jess Wilson’s housing will end up being totally bogged down by conservation and giving local government the power to stop developments and giving residents power to appeal to VCAT. Russell Morse, Karingal

Election time

It is springtime and there must be the smell of an election in the air. Why else would a failed Labor candidate put pen to paper and get on about her pet subject? Anybody or anything who is not a Laborite will be reminded by Marg that they have skeletons or such in their cupboard. It would appear that One Nation is selecting “Joe Blows”, and ex-druggie, and even lawyers and other forward thinking people who will fight to keep Australia from becoming a future Islamic country. The Labor Party are ex shop stewards, with no real job experience. There needs to be a mass exodus of the whole judicial system to replace the current Labor appointees in every state. When the High Court of Australia cannot tell the difference between a person who sits down

to pee or a person who stands up and leaves the seat up then we have no hope. Marg D’Arcy, give it a rest. Graham Griffiths, Rye

Road to nowhere

Oh dear! One of the first lessons I learnt about these letter pages is the five or six day gap between writing the letter and the actual publication. Someone who has just learnt that lesson is Marg D’Arcy (“Pot holes not the only priority”, Letters, 15/9/26). Marg had many choices of subjects when trying to make a silk purse out of the pigs ear that is Victorian Labor like how homelessness on the peninsula has gone from 105 to 157 in 12 months, $15b allegedly rorted from the Big Build, hospital ramping and so on but chose to try and put a bandaid on potholes. On the day Marg’s letter was published the papers were still full of the death of a motorcycle rider caused by a pothole and worse, Marg singled out the Princes Hwy as, in her words, being “quite good”. Problem being the RACV had just released a report with Victorias top 20 most dangerous roads and there at numbers one and two were sections of the Princes Hwy with another section also in the top 20. Marg also mentioned Labor’s commitment to renewables. With Labor’s signature off-shore wind farm on hold through lack of finance, The Western Renewables Link has now been put on hold because “of increasing concerns over costs”. Enough said. M. G. Free, Mt Martha

Interstate experience

I AM pleased Marg D’Arcy had the opportunity to travel on the roads through several states. However, her claims Victoria is no worse than other states indicates she had a very different experience to me (“Pot holes not the only priority”, Letters, 15/9/26) I travelled to Adelaide, then through the MidNorth and Flinders Ranges in SA, then across to outback NSW. I found the standard of roads in SA and NSW to be almost pothole-free, and consistently much higher than in Victoria, where potholes are numerous – and often large - even on major highways. Additionally, a high percentage of Victorian road surfaces have started exhibiting “crocodile scales” – the surface cracking that immediately precedes the break-up of the entire road surface. Sadly, this negligence of our roads by the Victorian state government has now caused the death of a motorcyclist on the Western Hwy at Trawalla, and my thoughts are with his family and friends. It is unbelievable – and unforgivable - that road maintenance has been neglected to this extent on a major inter-capital highway. This neglect of taxpayer assets, to the point that lives are at risk, clearly demonstrates that the current state government cannot be trusted to manage either public money or assets. Marg also mentioned climate change and suggests that the current state government offers hope. This government couldn’t care a hoot about climate change and seems happy to ignore the threat of more and larger bushfires. Our front-line bushfire-fighting service, CFA, has had its annual budget cut by the state government in real terms for each of the last five years. In many cases, volunteer firefighters are driving around in old trucks that belong in museums, not on the front line. With an imminent mega-El Nino summer, what excuses will Ben Carroll roll out to justify the inevitable consequences of his government’s neglect of the CFA? Eric Collier, Somerville

Pothole art?

Perhaps if the authorities responsible for our road maintenance are too short of time and money to repair our burgeoning potholes they could enlist time rich “Taggers” with assorted colours of spray paint. These graffiti virtuosos could then travel our bitumen tracks and decorate each pit they come across, saving lives and costly repairs and creating a feast for our eyes! Bruce Wearing-Smith, Somers

“BRY-tuhn”

Our roads compete with Brighton for repairs. Point Nepean Road sits in the same road maintenance contract region as state roads in

Brighton, Dandenong and other Melbourne suburbs. That is an enormous patch, stretching from inner Melbourne to the tip of the peninsula. The Auditor-General’s latest figures should worry everyone who drives across the southern peninsula, particularly on Pt Nepean Road. Around Victoria, 48 per cent of state roads were rated poor or very poor for remaining useful life in 2024. Pt Nepean Rd was worse: more than 56 per cent was poor or very poor, including nearly 40 per cent rated very poor! So where’s Point Nepean Road in the queue? The audit found the government department doesn’t always document why it chooses some roads over others. It also can’t show that it regularly checks if contractors’ monthly maintenance programs reflect its priorities. I can’t say a Brighton road is repaired at the expense of Pt Nepean Road. The audit doesn’t say that. But our roads compete for scarce funding inside a system that can’t really explain its decisions. Much of Pt Nepean Road feels dangerous to drive on, and we should have an explanation for the delays. We deserve a published timeline for its complete repair. I intend to keep asking until we get one. Kim Robbins, Safety Beach Independent candidate for Nepean

Pothole problem

The current general complaint is the proliferation of potholes across Victoria. Why aren’t they fixed? Why aren’t the roads made safe? Without moving into the contract business for road construction, cheapest tenders, questionable inspections, etc. let’s look at roads generally. Our roads are rock based, and finished in bitumen, which is a mix of fine gravel and tar. The depth of rock or road base, the elimination of water erosion points, and the gravel are all done to minimum spec. to save money, hence the failures. The tar is another matter. In recent letters I have been accused of supporting fossil fuels warming the planet. Others say electrics, biofuels, and bioplastics can do it all. None of these other options make roads. We make roads of tar. Tar comes from Saudi heavy crude. A barrel of Saudi crude weighs 144 kg. Depending on the oilwell source, three to five per cent of a barrel is tar, or about four kilograms. The rest is fuel and a small feedstock for plastics and detergents. A square metre of road requires about 12kg of tar, or three barrels of crude, leaving 400 litres of fuel behind to be disposed of. An Olympic swimming pool is 2,500,000 litres or 6250 barrels of fuel required for 2083 square metres of tar road, or 260 metres of eight metre wide roadway. So four Olympic pools of volatile fuel to the kilometre. We cannot keep building Olympic pools to store it up. We have to burn it. You can have a green planet with potholes, or global warming without potholes. You choose. John Dusting, Mornington

Gambling laws

Our local parliamentarians should be ashamed of themselves (“MP defends gambling reforms”, The News, 15/9/26). Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea and Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie both voted for the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026. Despite the late Peta Murphy MP and a crossparty committee handing down 31 recommendations to reduce harm, these politicians failed to deliver a full ban on gambling advertising. Despite around 80% of Australians supporting a total ban on gambling advertising, the Labor and Liberals parties failed to act in the national interest and deliver a full ban on gambling advertising. If Jodie and Zoe were so supportive of the 2023 Murphy Report, why didn’t they cross the floor and vote against this inadequate Bill as two Coalition politicians did? 103 politicians from Labor, Liberals, Nationals and Liberal/Nationals QLD voted “aye” in favour of the flawed Gambling Reform Bill 2026 while 14 Independents, Greens, Centre Alliance and Liberal/Nationals voted “no” against the Bill. $666m is lost by Australian gamblers each week - $36b lost in the twelve months to March 2026. This is not about some “fun” or “flutter” or “backing a winner” as Zoe McKenzie MP stated in Parliament on 12 August 2026 in an attempt

Letters - 300 words maximum and including full name, address and contact number - can be sent to The News, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or emailed to: letters@mpnews.com.au to balance the negativity of gambling. This is moral failure from our elected representatives. This is the power of gambling lobbyists influencing our politicians to vote against their own constituents. Our politicians need to introduce a full ban on gambling advertising, ban inducements like “free bets”, establish a national gambling regulator and implement all recommendations from the Murphy Report. Our politicians must stop putting commercial interests ahead of responsibilities towards their constituents and their children. Dale Stohr, Crib Point

A return to values

A senior Liberal MP said recently: “the Liberal Party risks sleepwalking into a decline and marginalisation”. The reason is the loss of confidence in the party’s values, policies and brand. Senior members of the party are quoted as saying that the party has plenty of values, but they do not expand on or explain what these values are. The observation is made that some/many people do not understand the concept of value, and have little or no understanding of the values of the Liberal Party. One MP said: “the need for a policy review is urgent”. This MP backs the party’s core beliefs, “i.e. the power of the individual; the power of democracy; the power of private enterprise. You’ve got to trust your values”. Another said: “Our values are terrific, but we haven’t translated them into meaningful policies”. Another MP said: “Successful politics is rooted in good policy. What is needed now is the re-affirmation of the long-standing principles of the party”. Tony Abbott said (inter alia) that the focus should be on “serious research”; such as better schools, making the health dollar go further, cutting red tape that smothers economic activity, greater emphasis on hard science and practical trades, addressing unaffordable home ownership etc. So what are values? Values are principles or moral standards that define someone’s behaviour and judgement about what is important in life. Values define desired attitudes in organisations. Value refers to the worth, desirability, or utility of something. Core values form the spine of the values statement. They espouse principles which the party/ organisation deems to be important. They should be memorable, actionable and timeless. Core values in our present system of government include: belief in democracy; the rule of law; tolerance; equal treatment for all; and respect for one’s country and its shared heritage. Michael W. Small, Mornington

Accident waiting to happen

There are two terribly overgrown roundabouts on Jetty Road. One is the responsibility of the state government and one is the responsibility of Mornington Peninsula Shire. The weed growth is so high, if you are in a normal car, vision is blocked of cars on the other side, and turning. School holidays are about to start, as you know, and this will be trecherous! One of the girls at the council had driven by, and put it as urgent. The contractor phoned me to say he had to send VicRoads paperwork to get the go ahead. He left something small off and they rejected it. Now he has to send paperwork again, and he said this will delay it until the end of September, or October! He said it’s a big job, and there will be machinery, and they will poison etc. It’s an accident waiting to happen. Deidre Holicka, Rosebud

abandon mandatory national packaging laws is extremely disappointing. Businesses, consumers, scientists and environmental organisations all agree that companies should take responsibility for the packaging they produce. If these students can see the problem, surely our political leaders can no longer ignore it. Larni Dibben, Glen Iris

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More than just coffee

Following up the letter to the editor from Ken Anderson (Coffee culture, Letters, 15/9/26) about local coffee shop morning gatherings I wish to make the following observations. These inclusive groups in many peninsula villages offer friendship, a helping hand, a sense of belonging and no less important, a laugh as stories are swapped and opinions aired. Thank you Ken for your elegant and fun descriptions of some of the characters you have met at Mt Martha Village. I see many similar groups in my travels around the peninsula, calling coffee shops “area offices” as they are often where I arrange meetings. These groups have been given names, often by shopkeepers, ranging from “Grumpy Old Men” to “Retired Super Models” and “Guardians of the Galaxy”. The best part is stopping for a chat, local knowledge and feedback is always quickly given! Love to hear more about YOUR local coffee group in further letters. Cr David Gill, Coolart Ward

BarleyCharlie@90

22nd September 2026, half-way to 91. Change, for the better, for the worse? Artificial intelligence could wipe us out, better to go down innocently, smiling, with our friends, our mates, our enemies? The urge at 90+ to join the majority crowd, ignorance is bliss? Half birthday thoughts; passing, as in bye bye birdie, being life begone. Facts: aunties, uncles, cousins, friends, almost all, gone, including direct family, almost alone. The question: Who to say nice things at my funeral? Tape/film a goodbye, naming the rotters over the years? Unimportant, ignore, a fleeting thought, once in that blue moon. Switch as in Welcome Aboard Foxtel, super rich on luxury liners, mostly old rich people, every conceivable service head to toes, the evils of the big 4 (Putin, Trump, Zelensky, Netanyahu) barely a passing thought. And Albo, our six monthly exorbitant cigarettes tax; remaining hopeful, common sense before the mafia of the Cancer Counsel. Saturday; alone 10 am, likely no visitors until Wednesday lunchtime; positivity a necessity, don’t think, DO! Choices; shower, shave, dishes, washing, nap; Scarlett’s, ‘Gone with the wind’ “I’ll think about that, tomorrow?” To the cot; and later, one beer, RSL. Father and mother never a word, their past, private people beyond comparison, why? Current thinking attributed to my 90th year? Self-pity a danger, particularly plain selfishness. Old age outwits intentions? It could be my feet, refusing to let the blood run free? No, a nap, definitely a nap; thanks Scarlett. Finally, at Club, a Melbourne visitor, next to my “spot” raging on against homosexuals. Why me? Worked with them all my working life. Get a life buddy. Aussieland; hope and glory, tired Wankers on radio, Triple M Footy, no mighty magpies? Doom and gloom to the backline, the “can’t wait” catchcry, Magpies, March, 2027. Cliff Ellen, Rye

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Frankston breakwater - where is the scheme? Compiled by Cameron McCullough At the Frankston Progress Association meeting on Monday night, Commander Creswell referred to the question of providing a harbor for yachts and larger vessels at Frankston. It seemed to him that the association ought to take an active interest in this matter, as there was no safe harbor on the eastern shore of the bay. He understood that a big scheme for building a breakwater at Davey’s Bay had been proposed by the authorities, but had been opposed by Frankston and Mornington. The President (Mr. Bell): I heard nothing of it. Commander Creswell said he was quoting from good authority. He considered it a short-sighted policy on the part of Frankston to oppose the construction of the breakwater, no matter what site was chosen. A safe harbor would develop the district immensely, and the people should take a big view of the matter, particularly as the Department of Ports and Harbours was anxious to proceed with the Davey’s Bay scheme. Continuing the speaker said he was informed that opposition came from people who were anxious to have a small harbor created at the mouth of Kananook creek. Mr. Jewell thought the people of Frankston were chiefly concerned about getting rid of the Kananook “whiff.” (Laughter). Mr. S. Lawrey said, that Cr. Miles informed him the other day that the

water intended for Kananook creek improvement scheme was now being turned into the Patterson river at Carrum. It looked as though Frankston had lost its chance of improving the creek. Mr. Pope said that Commander Creswell’s statement was news to him, although the Kananook creek improvement scheme had been discussed by the Traders’ Association. He thought the idea of a breakwater was a big thing for Frankston, and should be pushed for all it was worth. They should get the other organisations in the district to organise a monster deputation to urge the construction of the breakwater. On the motion of Commander Creswell, seconded by Mr. Young, it was decided to bring the matter of the breakwater under the notice of the Shire council, and, with the cooperation of other organisations seek to have the breakwater construction scheme, as proposed by the Department of Ports and Harbours, carried out. At the meeting of the Frankston Traders’ Association held on Tuesday night, Cr. Oates moved that a letter be forwarded to the Minister of Ports and Harbours re the proposed breakwater for Frankston, and enquire how far the scheme was advanced, also to remind the Minister of his promise to a deputation, from the Shire council which waited on him about two years ago, when it was stated that the work would be done. The motion was seconded by Mr. McFarlane and carried.

*** Hunting On The Peninsula Mr. J. L. Byrne, of “Halycon”, Mt. Eliza, has caused a flutter amongst sporting men and women on the Peninsula by the introduction of a hunting pack of hounds and several hunters, also a number of polo ponies. Hunting as a sport is booming and the Peninsula country is said to be eminently adapted for it. Fences as far away as Bittern are being ‘capped’ and it is expected the hunting season will be closed by the opening run on the Peninsula shortly. Next season everything will be in readiness and regular “meets” will take place. *** Motor Accident As the result of a motor accident near Mile Bridge on Sunday last, Mrs. Funston, wife of Mr. F. J. Funston, of Edithvale, was conveyed,to “Maxwellton” private hospital at Frankston suffering from serious scalp wounds. The car which was driven by Mr. Davies failed to answer the wheel and ran into a telegraph pole with considerable force. Mrs. Funston is now stated to be making satisfactory progress. *** Tyabb Progress Association Efforts are being made by the Tyabb Progress Association to have the Tyabb-Tooradin-Cranbourne road, taken over and constructed as a modern roadway. This road is the main connecting link between the Mornington Peninsula and South Gippsland. At, present, owing to its wild state,

it is very seldom used by vehicular or motor traffic. The local progress association is seeking the co-operation of the various shires interested towards furthering the project. The Tyabb Progress Association held their usual monthly general meeting on the 2nd September. The attendance was poor. Messrs. S. Chalwell (vice-president), B. S. Potts, G. C. Cole, J. F. White, C. L James, W. Butler and A. Noble (secretary) were present. The apathy of the people did not damp the enthusiasm of the members present, and much important and minor business was put through. Mr. S. Chalwell has been elected president of the Tyabb Progress Association. Mr. J. F. White has been appointed vice-president. The former president (Mr. A. C. Van) resigned on account of ill-health. He performed a lot of valuable work for the district. *** Personal James Marshall, late of Baxter, near Frankston, orchardist, who died on18th July, left by will dated 17th August, 1923, real estate valued at £1260 and personal property valued at £684 to his widow and children. Mrs. W. M. Hanton, Mrs. Bradbury, Mr. W. C. Young and Mr. H. B. Legge have been advised by the Education Department that an Order-in-Council has been obtained appointing them as members of the Advisory Council for the Frankston High school for the period ending 30th June, 1929. Since the death in America of the Rev. F. A. Merner, says the “Argus,”

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the Dandenong district Roman Catholic parish has been administered by the Rev. Dr. W. M. Collins. The Rev. Father T. Little, formerly of Ferntree Gully, has now succeeded the Rev. Father Merner as district parish priest. The Rev. T. McCarthy, of South Melbourne, will take charge of the Ferntree Gully parish. Father Little is a nephew of Mrs. C. Maxwell and Miss Little, of “Thalassa”, Frankston. “Jumbo” Sharland, the well known footballer, and member of “The Herald” journalistic staff, left England for Australia on Tuesday last. “Jumbo” has been on a world tour. His many Frankston friends will be delighted to welcome him home. General Grimwade and Mrs Grimwade have arrived home, after a holiday trip to Colombo. Mr. and Mrs. P. Wheeler, of Frankston, who have been on an extended trip abroad, sailed from England on their homeward journey this week. Mr. and Mrs. James Lambie, who have been visiting the Northern States, returned to Frankston last week. Mrs. L. Street left Frankston on Monday last for a motor tour through New South Wales, and expects to be away for about a month. Mr. J. B. Jolly, of “Avondale,” Melbourne road, has been appointed a life governor of the Minton Boys’ Home. *** From the Pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 24 September 1926

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Your advertisement will be published in the Classified section for 15 weeks. Advertise your car, motorbike, truck, tractor, trailer, caravan, campervan, machinery or even your boat (with trailer), houseboat or other water toys. Include a colour photo for no extra charge. *Conditions: 1) Private sellers only. No refunds once sold. 2) Maximum of 10 lines including heading.

3) Extra charge for extra lines above 10. 4) Extra colour pics only $5.50 each.

We accept

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Advertise in Western Port’s number one newspaper.

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Western Port News

23 September 2026

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*Full colour 10cms x 1 col or 5cms x 2 col

Priced: $12,000 o.b.o

Buy & Sell in our

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