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Hannah Rayment from Lifeblood talks about the importance of donating blood. The mobile donation van is in town for the next fortnight. Bookings and more information can be found at https://www.lifeblood.com.au/donor-centre/vic/colac-mobile-donor-centre

Chris Potter and Julie Hallifax dropped in to talk about the upcoming Community Picnic near the Colac Botanical Gardens for families across the district.

Nat Bignell chats to Jof about the huge array of 'Make a Splash' themed school holiday activities over the coming weeks at the Library. For more information visit https://www.grlc.vic.gov.au/locate/colac-library

Francois reflects on Cyclone Tracy, 50 years on.

Marni has a chat about the Synergy Christmas on the Lawn event in Elliminyt. For details visit https://www.facebook.com/SynergyChristianChurch/

Telstra Regional General Manager Steve Tinker chats to Jof about  supporting communities in the Barwon South West region with nine upgraded payphones, recovery equipment on standby and extra mobile data for customers. There's more disaster preparation tips here https://www.telstra.com.au/exchange/how-to-prepare-and-stay-connected-during-natural-disaster

Andrew Currie from the Colac City Band chats to Jof ahead of the upcoming Carols by Candlelight in Memorial Square. All the details can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/1598644704381694?active_tab=about

Maree chats to Jof about the annual Christmas decorations fundraiser at the Log Cabin Scout Hall in Colac. For opening days and times visit https://www.facebook.com/ScoutsChristmasCave

Laura Martin chats about the local Hay Bale Trail competition. For all the details visit https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19ddSvE6kh/

Guryel Ali drops in to the OCR FM studio to chat about his upcoming Bob Dylan tribute show at the Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery on December 13th. For tickets and information visit https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1307397

Colac Fire Brigade Captain Daniel Williams chats to Jof about the upcoming fire seasons, being prepared and where to get the most up to date information.

Kayla chats about the release of her latest track Queen of Hearts .

Alice from Ally Row chats to Jonathan ahead of their performance with Harry Hook, Leslie King and Flynn Gurry at Music at the Manor on Saturday 23rd of November. For details and tickets visit https://www.trybooking.com/eventlist/alderwoodmanor

David from the Colac Players chats to Jof about the upcoming performance at the Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery. Book now at RACV Colac or online at trybooking.com/CWDRC

Caroline chats about the upcoming tribute show to Jeannie Little, being performed at the Birregurra Hall on Saturday 16th of November. Tickets available at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1284048

Caroline Baum shares her mental health lived experience at the 2024 let's Talk Colac 'Walk the Walk Festival'. Please note that this podcast recording includes discussions of suicide. Lifeline provides a 24 hour free telephone crisis support service on 13 11 14.

Justin Foley shares his mental health lived experience at the 2024 let's Talk Colac 'Walk the Walk Festival'.

The reflection ceremony at the inaugural 2024 Walk the Walk Festival for Let's Talk Colac.

Local Let's Talk Colac ambassador Melissa Smith shares her lived experience of mental ill health at the 2024 Walk the Walk Festival.

Community Activation Lead for Let's Talk Abbi Power welcomes everyone to the Walk the Walk Festival and describes the mission of the Let's Talk organisation.

Jof chats with Ian Heffernan from the International Wood Collectors Society about their upcoming Conference and Open Day at the Gellibrand Hall on October 24th. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/WoodCollectors

Mel chats about thr upcoming Walk thr Walk Festival happening at the Colac Showgrounds on October 12th. Four registration and further details visit https://www.facebook.com/letstalkcolac

Bill chats to Jof about the formation of the new Makers and Growers Market in Colac. You can stay updated via their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562519265776

Michael Gray Griffith discusses his most recent play 'My Brother My Brother My Brother' which will be coming to the Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery in October. For tickets and more info visit https://www.trybooking.com/CVHNP

Wayne and Penni drop in for a cha tabout what's happening at the Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery this coming month. Bookings and details available at https://redrockarts.com.au/