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Jof chats with Shae from the Bendigo Chinese Association at the Colac Taiwan Moon Festival after the 4pm dragon performance. For video of the event visit https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14MH7NLgPpq/ For more about the association visit https://bendigochinese.org.au/

Jof chats with Elsie Rigby from The Maes about the release of their recent album 'Abreast' and subsequent tour. For all the links to their music and upcoming tour dates visit https://themaes.com.au/

Jof chats with the director of Embers Terence O'Connell ahead of the Apollo Bay Theatre Collective's upcoming performance. For further details and tickets head to events.humanitix.com/embers-apollo-bay

Rodd shares the weekly astronomy updates for South West Victoria, plus shares interesting facts about the largest planet in our Solar System.

Kylie Trevarthen, Kasey Thomson and Jodi Larkins from Special Olympics Barwon Club chat to Jonathan about the upcoming ‘Come and Try Bowling’ session in Colac. For further details please email Barwon.bowling@specialolympics.com.au

Rodd provides the weekly run down of what you can see up in the sky this week. Plus he deep dives on everything related to solar eclipses.

Mia from Crimestoppers discusses the problems of drug dealing and signs to look out for in the community that may point to drug dealing behavious. For further information visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Rodd gives a run down of what to expect to see in the sky this week, plus shares information about the lunar eclipse which is happening on Sunday. For further details visit https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2025-09-05/total-lunar-eclipse-blood-moon-path-september-7-2025/105714016

Rodd gives the weekly astronomy update, plus shares some interesting information about our moon.

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