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Australian author Michelle Worthington talks about Book Week 2020 and the importance of supporting kids reading.

Australian musician Liam Rorke talks about the release of his debut album.

Graham Costin is the next of our chats with local Colac Otway Shire candidates ahead of the local election. For more information about Graham and his campaign to join Council head to his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/costinforcouncil

Catriona is the first of our chats with local Colac Otway Shire candidates ahead of the local election. For more information about Catriona and her campaign to join Council head to her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CatrionaEbeling/

Jof chats to Amy about the Pink Up Colac campaign for October, raising funds and awareness for the McGrath Foundation.

Jof chats to Carol about how people can make donations and put together special shoe boxes with gifts for children experiencing poverty this Christmas.

Jof chats to Vicki Jeffrey about the nomination period for the 2021 Colac Otway Shire Australia Day awards which close on October 2nd. Details available at https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/Recreation-tourism/Festivals-events/Australia-Day-2021

Jof chats to Bec Elmes from the Moyne FReeZA Committee who are partnering with the Colac Otway FReeZA Committee to host a series of online events for people in the Barwon South West Region. There's a skateboard and scooter video competition - https://clippero.com/scooter/barwon-southwest-scooter-titles Plus two streamed Friday Night Live Arts Festival events - http://www.moyne.vic.gov.au/Our-Commu...

Nettie Hulme chats to Jof about the re-invigoration of the Otway Life magazine as an online format. Contributions can be made by emailing otwaylifemagazine@gmail.com before October 31st. More info available here

Sue Schram from the Rotary Club of Colac West speaks about the clubs involvement in collection of sanitary items for women in need and how locals can be involved during cornavirus times.

Deb from the Gellibrand Community House chats about how the small community is banding together to help each other during COVID restrictions, such as making face masks and assisting with online shopping. PLEASE NOTE: There was some form of electrical interference that was undetectable and did not show up during the recording process. It's only during playback that the recording has significant cli...

David from Adelaide band Big Room chats about the release of the latest single 'Unleash the Beast'.

Aneesa chats about her latest release 'Tough Times' plus the formation of a not-for-profit organisation around music therapy. Find more about Aneesa here https://www.instagram.com/music4m.i.r.a.c.l.e/

Vinny chats about the new single 'Good Stuff' from Vegas Sunset

Claire and Jill chat to Jof about the release of their debut song 'Simplicity'.

Melissa discusses her new single 'On the Water' Find out more about Melissa and her music at https://www.facebook.com/melissalukinmusic/

Dr Angie Bone, Deputy Chief Health Officer (Environment), chats to Jof about caring for chickens in your backyard, egg health plus a recent salmonella outbreak.

Allan Billing speaks about a submission from the CORPA in regards to the proposed Colac Otway Shire budget rate increase for 2021. To view the draft budget head to https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/Community-consultations/Colac-Otway-Shire-Council-2020-21-Draft-Budget? BestBetMatch=budget|d13b95b2-5146-4b00-9e3e-a80c73739a64|4f05f368-ecaa-4a93-b749-7ad6c4867c1f|en-AU before June 29th.

Ross discusses the release of his tune Speakin' Again, as well as his musical influences and returning to song-writing and performing after a significant health challenge.

Mahmood chats to Jof about the release of his recent song 'Merry Go Round', currently sitting in the top position of the AIR charts. You can find his music and more information online at https://www.facebook.com/mahmoodkhanofficial/

Perth musician Dom Musceder speaks to Jof about the release of 'Mad For You' from his band Jamaica Scream. Find out more information at http://jamaicascream.com.au/

Canadian musician Drake Jensen chats to Jof about his new release 'Burn the Floor' which is available alongside more information and tunes at his website https://drakejensen.ca/

Julie from Colac Neighbourhood House chats about the impact of COVID 19 on local volunteers and how some of the local groups have adapted. You can still contact the Neighbourhood House for updates via nhouse@cah.vic.gov.au.

Jof chats with Lieutenant Aaron Coombes from the Salvation Army about the shift to digital donations for this years Red Shield Appeal. Donations can be made at https://digitaldoorknock.salvationarmy.org.au/t/colac-salvos

This coming Monday is Crimestoppers Day, and Jof spoke with Bambi Gordon from Neighbourhood Watch about come of the things we can be doing to keep our neighbourhoods, homes and businesses safe. For more information visit https://nhw.com.au/ and check out their How Safe is My Place quiz.