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Rodd provides an update on the current positions of planets and stars visible in South West Victoria, plus discusses some indigenous stargazing Dreamtime stories as part of NAIDOC Week.

Rodd provides an update on the current positions of planets and stars visible in South West Victoria, plus shares some tips for using a phone when stargazing. Some of the apps discussed include: Stellarium https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noctuasoftware.stellarium_free SkyView https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skyview-lite/id413936865 Clear Outside https://clearoutside.com/forecast/50...

Mia discusses the issues around privacy, taking photos and sharing them via social media.  In public places like streets, beaches and parks, photography is generally legal, but how you use the images matters. If a photo is shared to harass, humiliate, threaten or abuse, it may become a criminal or civil issue.  Commercial use of a person’s image (e.g. using someone’s photo in advertising or prom...

Xavier Meade talks about the transformation of the Colac Visitor Information Centre and the call out to volunteers and local producers to get on board with the new project. For further info visit https://www.facebook.com/colacunearthed

Rodd drops in to share some star gazing tips, interesting facts about Captain Cook's astronomy links and what we can look out for up in the sky over the coming week.

Simon chats about the program for the second half of 2025 that the Corangamite Film Society have put together. For more information visit https://corangamitefilmsociety.com/

Rodd Westwood joins us to talk local astronomy. This will be a regular feature on OCR FM, so if you've got a space themed question you'd like asked please send it in to admin@ocrfm.org.au.

Mia from Crime Stoppers Victoria discusses several different scams, red flags to be wary of and where to find more information if you become scammed. For further details visit https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/current-focus/onlinesafety/

Chelsea from the Colac Otway Shire discusses the current Youth Art Competition at COPACC, plus a number of upcoming youth activities including some improv and drama workshops. Full details at https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/Community-services/Youth-Services/Colac-Otway-Youth-Events

Gillian Brew talks about the upcoming Forrest School Fete which is being held over the King's Birthday weekend.

Mia from Crimestoppers phones in to discuss safety precautions around car theft and car jacking. More information can be found at https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/safecheck/

Robyn Alexander talks about the upcoming Circular Fashion Parade fundraiser on Sunday 1st of June. For further details visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1018681106450649

Geoff Sharp, the CEO of Volunteering Victoria, chats about the importance of volunteering and how people can get involved with their community. Interested individuals can visit the  GoVolunteer  website or https://www.volunteeringvictoria.org.au/

Robyn Alexander from the South West Community Foundation talks about the upcoming 15th anniversary celebration at COPACC on Friday 23rd of May. For further details and to rsvp visit https://www.southwestcommunityfoundation.org/

Mia from Crimestoppers chats about strategies to prevent bike theft and what to do if your bike is stolen. Topics include: - locking your bike properly - engraving your ID - mindful parking - exercising caution online - insurance What to do if your bike is stolen:  Completing an online theft report.  Calling the Police Assistance Line on 131 444.  Contact your local police station. https://www....

Sara Cashman from the Polwarth CWA discusses the upcoming Creative Arts and Home Crafts Exhibition. For further details visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079982313689

Jen from the Polwarth CWA and Jennifer from Colac Toyota drop in to discuss the May donation drive, collecting items to support Meli. For safety and hygiene reasons Meli is only able to accept new or unused items. The following items would be suitable: Toiletries o Toothpaste o Toothbrush o Toothbrush holder o Shampoo o Soap o Soap Holder o Deodorant o Hairbrushes Linen o Towels o Face washer o Po...

Paul chats about the launch of the new Plastic Cheeses single 'Mid Strength Crisis'. You can hear it live at the Bell's Beach Brewing launch tonight. Check out all their released tunes at https://plasticcheeses.bandcamp.com/

Andy Gray from Central Otway Landcare Network phones in to discuss the series of Urban Landcare activities being run locally throughout May. For all the details visit https://www.coln.org.au/ or https://www.facebook.com/Centralotwaylandcarenetwork

Mia Gardiner from Crimestoppers Victoria shares information about preventing aggravated burglary and keeping your valuables safe. For details about the discussion or Crimestoppers visit https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/current-focus/aggravated-burglaries/

Melissa from Let's Talk Colac talks about the launch of the 2025 Walk the Walk Festival, plus a numbed of other local Let's Talk intitiatives. Stay up to date with all the details at https://letstalkaustralia.org/initiatives/walk-the-walk-festival or via https://www.facebook.com/letstalkcolac

Community Liaison Nurse Brianna Baillie talks about the upcoming Palliative Care Week event at Anam Cara. For more information or to RSVP to the event, please email liaison@anamcarahousecolac.org.au

Ivan Carter here from the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party chats about the noxious weed many people mightn't know much about. For details about identifying Serrated Tussock, managing it or the Working Party, head to https://serratedtussock.com/

Community Hub Inc Programs Coordinator Liz Bishop talks about the Colac Community Roadmap Workshop, which is happening on Wednesday 14th of May. For more information and tickets visit https://events.humanitix.com/ircf-community-roadmap-workshop-colac/tickets

Camperdown Theatre Company director Madidi McKenzie chats about bringing the mystery, hilarity and nostalgia of the Cluedo board game to life at the Theatre Royal in May as Camperdown Theatre Company presents Clue: On Stage. For tickets and further information visit www.camperdowntheatrecompany.com.au