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Rodd shares the weekly astronomy update for South West Victoria, plus talks about the James Webb Space Telescope. You can view images and find out more about the massive telescope at https://science.nasa.gov/mission/webb/

Rodd provides the weekly astronomy update for South West Victoria and shares interesting inofrmation about the constellation of Orion. To suggest topics or ask question for the What's Up segment visit Colac Astronomy at https://www.facebook.com/groups/281773288323000

Local snake catcher Benny McNamara discusses what to do if you get a slithery visitor during the hot weather. For further information visit https://www.facebook.com/snakecatcherscolac

James McLennan from Farm My School provides an update on the Colac Secondary School project, with highlights including the installation of watering systems and a crop that will soon be ready for harvest, as well as the upcoming Nourish community workshops. For more information about volunteering with the project contact colac@farmmymyschool.com.au

Matt Daniels drops in to chat about the work that Roadsafe Otway do and invites everyone along to their upcoming meeting on Friday 30th of January, midday at the Colac CFA rooms in Rae Street.

Mia shares rules and regulations around the use of e-scooters, and the various laws that riders must abide by. https://transport.vic.gov.au/road-and-active-transport/active-transport/e-scooter-road-rules https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/report-a-crime/

Rodd shares the weekly South West Victoria astronomy update, plus has information about the second largest planet in our solar system - Saturn!

Rodd provides the weekly stargazing update, plus shares information about the 'Seven Sisters'. https://earthsky.org/favorite-star-patterns/pleiades-star-cluster-enjoys-worldwide-renown/

Mia discusses fire prevention and the consequences of illegal firelighting practices. For more information visit https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/current-focus/bushfires/ For emergency updates in Victoria us the Vic Emergency app from https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

While making his way through Colac, Andy talks about his journey so far walking around Australia to combat gambling advertising and raising funds for Lifeline. You can follow his journey online at https://www.facebook.com/andyandscrubbysbigwag and make a donation at https://lifeline-north-coast-nsw.grassrootz.com/andy-scrubby-s-big-wag

Mia from Crimestoppers shares information about wildlife crime prevention. For further information visit https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/current-focus/its-your-call-wildlife-crime/ https://wwf.org.au/what-we-do/species/illegal-wildlife-trade-and-poaching/

Rodd shares the weekly astronomy update for South West Victoria and provides some information about upcoming astronomical events in 2026.

Bill Sgro dropped in to 921 to reflect on the past 12 months of the Growers and Makers Market in Colac, plus an update on the first market for 2026 - it's on a Friday!

Rodd provides some information about Christmas in space, alongside the weekly astronomy update. HEad to the Colac Astronomy group page to join in the conversation https://www.facebook.com/groups/281773288323000

Rodd provides the weekly astronomy update, plus expands on the discussion around satellites. Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/281773288323000 to join in the conversation and check out local photos

Mia from Crimestoppers Victoria shares information about stalking and services that can be utilised if you become a victim. Some helpful links are: Safe Steps https://safesteps.org.au/ No to Violence https://ntv.org.au/ 1800 Respect https://1800respect.org.au/violence-and-abuse/stalking Crimestoppers Victoria https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/

Rodd takes us through this weeks astronomy update, plus shares information about theIinternational Space Station.

Ivan from the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party discusses the identification and eradication strategies for an invasive species. Four further information visit https://serratedtussock.com/

Rodd provides the weekly South West Victoria astronomy update, plus discusses Dark Matter.

Thanks to Robyn for having a chat ahead of the final Repair Cafe session for 2025.

Andrew Beale chats about the Cororooke Brolga Festival, being held on November 29th. For full details visit https://ocrfm.org.au/event/cororooke-brolga-festival-2/

This week Mia from Crimestoppers chats about retail crime. You can find out more information at https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/

This week as Rodd presents his weekly overview of what's up in the sky in South West Victoria, he also discusses the concept of astrology.

Beth and David from the Mutiny Mob Social Motorcycle Club drop in to 921 on OCR FM to chat about their annual toy collection for Colac Area Health. Stay updated at https://www.facebook.com/Mutinymobinc

Rodd provides the weekly astronomy update for South West Victoria and dispels some myths about black holes.