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Rodd provides the weekly South West Vic astronomy update and space news.

Rodd provides the weekly astronomy update and news, plus shares information about some of the international astronomy sites he visited in his recent travels. To submit questions and suggestions for future astronomy discussions, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/281773288323000/

Alex chats to Jof about what people should do if they come across illegal exotic animals as pets. Links discussed: Second Chance Animal Rescue https://secondchanceanimalrescue.com.au/ RSPCA https://rspcavic.org/what-we-do/surrendering-and-rehoming-pets

Jamie from Dealing in Design chats about the upcoming premiere at Martians Saloon of the upcoming Makers documentary featuring local creators from around teh Great Ocean Road. Full details at https://www.instagram.com/fabrica.cine/p/Dd6C0HwT-cC/

Jof chats to Robyn Alexander and Gemma Cuolahan about the upcoming Colac Scavenger Hunt competition supporting the South West Community Foundation. Details are available at https://app.gathershot.com/public/ufxq/colac-scavenger-hunt-2026

As part of the 2026 Let's Talk Colac Walk the Walk Festival a Q&A panel was held with local people discussing their mental health journey. Please note that the discussions in this recording may be confronting. Help is always available by contacting Lifeline on 131114 or https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ For further information about Let's Talk visit https://letstalkaustralia.org/

As part of the 2026 Let's Talk Colac Walk the Walk Festival a Q&A panel was held with guest speakers Dr Peter from Kinfolk Chiropractic Centre, Andrew Delorenzo from One Movement, Cody from Snap Fitness and Sonam Jethwa from Allcare Physiotherapy. For further information about Let's Talk visit https://letstalkaustralia.org/

Rodd shares the weekly astronomy update live at the Let's Talk Colac 'Walk the Walk Festival', plus shares some more highlights from his trip to Spain for the solar eclipse.

Rodd has returned from viewing the solar eclipse in Spain. As well as recounting that adventure he provides the weekly astronomy and news update.

Joel chats to Jof as The Mik Maks share their brand-new original song,  “We’re Off to the Footy” , created in collaboration with the AFL. You can listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/5cg8Kjy4MZv5Z2jQXqDUPB?si=ETOyQpjtRU2Hlt7B4LjKrw

Caitie provides updates on the Colac Farm My School Project with exciting announcements about a partnership with Deakin University and also the Jack Johnson Foundation. For volunteering information visit https://www.farmmyschool.com/pages/volunteer To donate or get Jack Johnson tickets head to https://www.givenow.com.au/allatonce

The Barwon Downs Astronomy Group are hosting a special 'Observe the Moon' night on Friday 18th of September. Full details at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1383264096306261

Amanda chats to Jof about some of the activities and updates with this years Hunt for the Golden Gumboot across the September School Holidays. Full details will be available at https://gellihouse.org.au/golden-gumboot/

Ceilidh McKinna-Robertson and Micháel O’Dhonnabháin from Celts of the Colony chat to Jof about their performance this afternoon at the Globe Theatre in Winchelsea. Tickets available at https://events.humanitix.com/cead-mile-failte-one-hundred-thousand-welcomes

Prakriti Chhetri from Carers Victoria chats about the role of carers in the community and an upcoming event for carers in Colac. For more information and to book in visit https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/colac-carers-lunch-mingle/

Chelsea drops in to chat about all the upcoming (and current) activities for young people in the Colac Otway Shire. Related links: Youth Photography comp https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/Community-services/Youth-Services/2026-Youth-Photography-Competition Photography Workshop https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-youth-photography-workshop-colac-otway-shire-youth-12-25-tickets-1993453885233 Podcas...

Alex from Crimestoppers discusses things to look out for to avoid pet theft, including tips for pet owners to keep them safe. Related links https://www.police.vic.gov.au/report https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/

Alex from Crimestoppers Victoria shares information about laws relating to Elder Abuse. Links discussed in the interview https://www.police.vic.gov.au/elder-abuse https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/crimepreventionresources/elder-abuse/ https://seniorsrights.org.au/about-us/contact-us/ https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/support-toolkit/community-perspectives/older-adults

Jonathan chats with Trudy from Creative Otways about the upcoming Arts Trail in November. Artists can register here https://www.creativeotwaysartstrail.com/theartstrail-403804-591367.html The next Arts network meeting is Sunday August 16th - 2pm facilitated by Linnet Hunter at U3A Colac. R.S.V.P  Creativeotways@gmail.com Further details about Creative Otways and the local arts calendar that is dis...

Aged Care Employee Day  was celebrated nationally on August 7th, and Jof chats with Mandy Dawes who has been the Lifestyle Coordinator in Aged Care for over 20 years at Mercy Place Colac. #ThanksForCaring

Rodd presents the final What's Up segment for a short while, as he will be off overseas chasing the sun. As well as the weekly South West Vic astronomy report and news, he also chats about the Greenwich Observatory.

Rodd shares the weekly South West Vic astronomy update and space news, plus chats about Galileo. To submit questions and suggestions head to Colac Astronomy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/281773288323000

Jof is joined by Millah from Millah's Mixtape to chat with Ella Hooper about her upcoming regional tour, new music and other upcoming music gigs in her calendar. For further details and tickets head to https://ellahooper.com/events

Rodd provides the weekly astronomy update and space news, plus chats about the astrophysics concept of the Great Attractor. For feedback and sending in questions, please visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/281773288323000

Jof chats to Delwyn and Eppy from the Colac Lions Club ahead of the the visit from the free Lions Skin Check and Awareness Unit at the Colac Showgrounds on July 25th and 26th. To book an appointment contact Fran on 0409 527 600.