The Voice of Mill Park

In today’s short check‑in from Mill Park, I share a behind‑the‑scenes update on learning Reaper for production at home, wrangling mic gain, managing background noise, and eyeing some sound treatment to keep the cars and creaks at bay. Then I pivot to a serious local issue: the recent vandalism of the accessible public toilets at Mill Park’s much‑loved all‑abilities play space, with damage topping...

In this episode, I give a quick local roundup for Mill Park and surrounds while still road‑testing Reaper for the show. On the community calendar: the Men’s Health Forum this Sunday at Whittlesea Masonic Lodge (20 Beech Street, Whittlesea) with morning tea, lunch and arvo tea included; the Belong annual art exhibition in the Blue Gum Room through 27 May; and “Framing Your Artwork,” a hands‑on work...

In this shorter, slightly experimental episode, I fire up some new recording software (hello, Reaper) and share a candid update on the tech side of the show, what’s working, what’s daunting, and whether I’ll stick with it or return to old faithfuls like GarageBand, Audacity, or my first‑gen RODECaster Pro. I also take a lap around local happenings and concerns in and around Mill Park: a call for b...

In this episode of The Voice of Mill Park, I catch up in the evening to share what’s on around our community and why I started this podcast as a simple, reliable local resource. I spotlight two important supports: the Lalor and District Men’s Shed as a place for connection, purpose and skills after work and retirement, and the Mill Park Alcoholics Anonymous group meeting Thursdays at 7:00 pm at Mi...

In today’s episode, I kick off the first week of school holidays in Mill Park with a safety reminder for drivers: slow down in our residential streets and drive to the conditions, especially with more kids out and about. I run through what’s on locally, including Mill Park Leisure Centre’s five-day swim and water safety program, La Trobe Sport Bundoora’s high‑energy holiday sports comp for ages 5–...

In this short and slightly croaky Tuesday catch‑up, I run through what’s happening around Mill Park this week and share a few thoughts on local issues. With Easter on the doorstep, remember Mill Park Library and most council facilities will be closed on Good Friday (3 April) and Easter Monday (6 April). I touch on this week’s events—Storytime, Chatty Cafe, Walking Football at Mill Park Basketball...

In today’s episode, I check in on Mill Park as the teachers’ strike disrupts schooling and share my disappointment with both sides for letting it reach this point. I also update you on local community happenings: my petition for toilets and rubbish bins at Telopea Reserve (I’ll be out collecting signatures and chatting with locals), the upcoming six-month closure of Mill Park’s BlueFit pool from M...

In this slightly belated Wednesday edition, I shake off a nasty bug and catch you up on what’s happening around Mill Park. I share updates on the petition for toilets and bins at Telopea Reserve (I’ll be out with a clipboard this week—come say hi) and give my take on the Education Union’s planned one‑day stoppage next Tuesday, focusing on the real impact last‑minute decisions have on families and...

In this week’s episode of The Voice of Mill Park, I share an on-the-ground update about the proposed high‑density development at 25 Oleander Drive and why I’m sceptical it will proceed in the current market. I also have a good old-fashioned traffic rant about the Plenty Road/Childs Road bottleneck, blocked intersections, buses stopping short, and those out‑of‑sequence lights near the M80 underpass...

In today’s episode of The Voice of Mill Park, I encourage parents and community-minded locals to throw their hat in the ring for government school councils—whether as a parent or a community member with skills in governance, finance, or management. I also share an update on the rumoured Mill Park development: while details remain scarce and timelines unclear, I discuss community sentiment, potenti...

In today’s episode, I unpack last week’s approval of a $155 million mixed‑use development in Mill Park, slated for 18 Bush Boulevard within the Plenty Valley Activity Centre. The proposal features two eight‑storey residential buildings with 254 apartments (110 one‑bed, 125 two‑bed, 19 three‑bed), a standalone six‑storey car park (443 spaces; 273 resident, 153 public), and 324 bike spaces, with 10%...

In today’s episode of Voice of Mill Park, I share a practical, on‑the-ground guide for anyone thinking of moving to Mill Park and surrounds. Drawing on seven years as a local and dad, I walk through how to approach school choices, why it pays to visit campuses and talk with principals and school councils, and what to expect from local parks and playgrounds—great for older kids, but we really need...

In episode three of the Mill Park Podcast, I share a candid update on the show’s direction and some local priorities. Rather than rehashing which level of government handles what, I focus on what affects us day‑to‑day: council-managed parks, paths and facilities. I call out simple but meaningful upgrades—like more bins, shade and toilets at local reserves around Plenty Parklands Primary and Kellyn...

In this second episode of The Voice of Mill Park, I take you on a practical tour of things to do around Mill Park and nearby. From grabbing a solid coffee at local cafés around The Stables, Rivergum and Mill Park Drive, to catching a movie at Plenty Valley, there’s plenty on offer without straying far from home. I also touch on family‑friendly spots like Kalinac Reserve’s oval, cricket nets and ne...

Welcome to episode one of The Voice of Mill Park. I’m Cameron Blewett, your host and a five‑year local, kicking off 2026 by sharing why this show exists and how it’ll serve our community. Every Tuesday around 9am, I’ll bring you a short, honest update on what’s happening in and around Mill Park: local news, events, sports, community group activities, and simple explainers on council and state matt...

In this relaunch of The Voice of Mill Park, I introduce the refreshed direction for the show, share a quick update on the new feed and branding, and outline what you can expect moving forward. Episodes will come out twice a week. One to wrap up the week and look toward the weekend, and another to preview what’s ahead across Mill Park and nearby suburbs like South Morang, Bundoora, Lalor and Reserv...