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Natalie Woodfull discusses this years RUOK Day National Day of Action theme - 'Ask R U OK? Any Day'. For further details and resources for starting a conversation head to https://www.ruok.org.au/

Matt Daniels from Roadsafe Otway shares information about the Safe Plate Day and Child Car Seat safety check happening at Bunnings Colac on Sunday 31st of August.

Allison Moloney from Otway Districts Historical Society discusses the upcoming Open Day.

Colac Community Engagement Senior Constable Steph Ward chats to Jonathan about local information being shared toyouth to encourage getting active during Women's Health Week.

Rodd gives a South West Victoria stargazing update, plus shares the history of the telescope.

Mia from Crimestoppers Victoria discusses some recent illegal wildlife and exotic animal trading stories, highlighting how the community can help to report illegal activity For comprehensive information on the 'Your Pet, Our Pest' campaign, visit the Crime Stoppers Victoria website crimestoppersvic.com.au. The site provides resources on surrendering pets and reporting illegal activities.

Senior Constable Steph Ward from Colac Police dropped in to discuss the upcoming Digital Danger Zones info session coming to COPACC on Wednesday 3rd of September. It will detail what every parent must know before their child goes online.  This free event has been put together for any and all parents and carers of young children and teens who are "online". If your child is starting high s...

Rodd provides a weekly astronomy update for South West Victoria, plus as a special treat for National Science Week discusses the theories around the Big Bang.

Chelsea from the Colac Otway Shire dropped in to chat about the 2025 Youth Photography competition - with full details available at https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/Community-services/Youth-Services/2025-Youth-Photography-Competition Plus we heard about the upcoming Youth Fest and Music Showcase. Further information can be found at https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/Community-services/Youth-Servic...

Rodd brings a weekly update of what can be seen up in space in South West Victoria. Plus this week he continues the chat about potential life in space, and shares what evidence scientists have previous discovered.

Rohanna Hayes from Wolves Theatre Company chats about The Magnolia Tree which is coming to the Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery. This powerful play premiered at La Mama Theatre in May 2017 where it wowed critics and audiences alike. Three mature aged siblings have come together to choose a nursing home for their mother who has advanced Alzheimer’s but tonight Jack will attempt to talk his sis...

Mia from Crime Stoppers discusses the potential for being scammed when seeking romance and companionship. She highlights key 'red flags' and how to stay safe whether seeking love online or when out and about. For more information vivist https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/current-focus/scams/

Rodd shares what's up in the sky this week, plus continues the discussion of what could be up there in relation to extraterrestrial life. For more information visit https://www.seti.org/

Rodd shares the weekly sky watch update for South West Victoria, plus discusses the concept of UFO’s.

Mel talks about the launch of the next Mental Health First Aid courses and the upcoming Walk the Walk for Let's Talk. Stay updated at https://www.facebook.com/letstalkcolac

April chats to Jof about the creation of the new local magazine. Find all the details at https://linktr.ee/theotwayedit

Sharon chats to Jof about the upcoming Colac Camp Quality Convoy fundraisers - a movie themed trivia night, Paint and Sip, Gala Dinner and Christmas Market. To stay up to date with all the details visit https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19CbLAYgSx/

Warren Davies, the unbreakable farmer, talks about the current drought conditions and the upcoming community fundraiser for Aussie Hayrunners. Tickets available from https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hoedown-for-hay-a-ripper-night-for-a-bloody-good-cause-tickets-1432383661089

Rodd provides an update about what can be seen up in the sky in South West Victoria, plus shares some facts and information about safely observing the sun.

Mia discusses potential scams that pop up around Tax Time and what to do to avoid or deal with them. More information can be found at https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/current-focus/onlinesafety/tax-time-scams/

Ballarat hip hop artist D.B.L.U discusses the upcoming release of his EP Smoke Screen . You can stay up to date with his releases and upcoming gigs via https://linktr.ee/the.dblu

Tim Dwyer discusses an upcoming seminar organised by 'The Collective' in Colac about the Australian Consitution. Bookings and further info at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1426587

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...