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Rodd provides the weekly astronomy update for South West Victoria, plus discusses facts and information about our solar system.

Andrew Farrell chats about bringing his show 'Songs From Long Ago and Far Away' to the Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery. Tickets availble at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1556717

Rodd presents the weekly astronomy update and news for South West Victoria, plus shares some history and information about indigenous stargazing as NAIDOC week commences.

Alex chats to Jof about what to do if you've been scammed. Some of the resources discussed include: Scam Watch https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/ Crimestoppers https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/current-focus/scams/ ID Care https://www.idcare.org/ Lifeline https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Rodd shares the weekly astronomy update and news for South West Victoria, plus discusses what to look for when getting your first telescope. Examples of beginner telescopes can be found at https://bintel.com.au/collections/beginner-telescopes or https://www.opticscentral.com.au/telescopes.html/for-beginners.html?

Rodd provides the weekly astronomy update and news for South West Victoria, plus shares information about the Winter Solstice.

Liza Freddi let's everyone know about the upcoming Bush Dance at the Forrest Hall. Tickets available at https://events.humanitix.com/forrest-bush-dance

Mia from Crimestoppers Victoria discusses protecting your vehicle from theft and damage. Links mentioned in this podcast include https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/report-a-crime/ and https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/car-theft-prevention/

Rodd provides the weekly astronomy update for South West Victoria, shares some space news and information about the planet Venus.

Mia from Crimestoppers Victoria discusses ways to prevent graffiti and report it. https://www.police.vic.gov.au/preventing-and-removing-graffiti https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/report-a-crime/

Jack Hodgins, who is writing a book about the largest annual music event in the country from 1966 until 1972, chats to Jof about the Hoadley Battle of the Sounds. If you have any information that can be passed on, please contact Jack via jackhodgins67@gmail.com

Matthew Tossolini, Head of Motoring events at the Royal Flying Doctor Service chats about the Outback Car Trek which will be rolling into Apollo Bay on Tuesday 2nd of June as part of its 2026 journey through regional Victoria and Tasmania. For further details please visit https://www.outbackcartrek.com.au/

Rodd presents the weekly astronomy update for South West Victoria, plus provides some space news. Share your feedback at https://www.facebook.com/groups/281773288323000

Liz Bishop chats to Jof at the end of the 2026 Colac Volunteer Expo, sharing some successes from the day, as well as what's coming up.

Clare from the Colac and District Family History Group chats to Jof about a virtual vemorialisation pilot which will share 200 stories from the Almost Forgotten collection, available through a free mobile app. Visitors will be able to download the app and, as they move through the cemetery, view stories connected to grave locations. Further details available at https://www.colacfamilyhistory.org.a...

Heather from the Colac Evening View Club discusses local volunteering opportunities and fundraising at the 2026 Colac Volunteer Expo. Further information available at https://www.facebook.com/colaceveningviewclub

Robyn Alexander chats to Jof at the 2026 Colac Volunteer Expo about funding local projects and volunteering opportunities with the Meriba Service Club. Further details available at https://www.facebook.com/p/Meriba-Service-Club-of-Colac-61566182985399/

Janet, the Community Activation Lead for Let's Talk Colac, chats to Jof about different volunteering opportunities available through the organisation at the 2026 Colac Volunteer Expo. Further information available at https://letstalkaustralia.org/

Dan Zapelli from Colac SES discusses volunteering and training opportunities at the Colac Volunteer Expo. Further details available at https://www.facebook.com/colacses

Jonathan Graham presents at the Colac Volunteer Expo, sharing some of the volunteering opportunities available at OCR FM community radio station and how to show support. Further details available at www.ocrfm.org.au

Josiah Van Niekerk presents at the Colac Volunteer Expo about opportunities available through the Colac Salvos. He also chats with Jof near the end of the Expo about some of the current local projects. https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/colac/about-us/

Sue Schram and Ben Zapelli present at the Colac Volunteer Expo 2026, sharing volunteer opportunities as part of the local Rotary Clubs. Ben also chats with Jof about the upcoming merger.

Brayden chats to Jof at the 2026 Colac Volunteer Expo about volunteering opportunities with the Colac Kana Festival. Further details at https://www.facebook.com/KanaFestivalColac

Mairead O'Sullivan presents at the Colac Volunteer Expo 2026, sharing volunteer opportunities through Ed Connec.t Further details available at https://www.edconnectaustralia.org.au/

Jonathan Graham presents at the Colac Volunteer Expo 2026, sharing volunteering opportunities at 2nd Colac Sea Scout Group. Further details can be found at https://www.facebook.com/2ndColac/ and https://www.facebook.com/ColacLogCabinHall