The Phatt Community Conversations
The Phatt Community Conversations
The Phatt Community Conversations are interviews with local community organisations during The Phatt on community radio station 106.7 Phoenix FM Bendigo, Australia. The Phatt is on Wednesdays 7am-9am with Keith and Brett, follow us for more more in-depth chats with community organisations.Follow the podcast:
Michelle Murphy, CEO Bendigo Foodshare - 10th December 2025
One of Brett and Keith's favourite guests, Foodshare Bendigo CEO Michelle Murphy came by the studio to talk about how things have gone for Foodshare over the past year, their plans for a Community Food hub at their Golden Square site, and give a special push to their Christmas Appeal and Christmas …
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Craig Bosworth from Bendigo Health - 19th November 2025
On The Phatt and Phoenix FM, we've built a great relationship with Bendigo Health, having had a number of guests on the show from there talking about health-related topics. As part of that support, Phoenix FM will be broadcasting a T20 cricket match between Bendigo Health and Bendigo Bank next Mond…
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Dan Mitchell from Dumawul - 5th November 2025
Dan Mitchell is no stranger to The Phatt, having already been a guest twice before on the show. With the upcoming Songlines and Seasons Exhibition at Dumawul, Dan chatted with Brett and Keith about the six seasons on Djarra country, and how this informs the exhibition.
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Ellie Smith from The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion - 29th October 2025
The Great Stupa is an underappreciated icon of Bendigo and Ellie Smith from the team out there came into the studio to chat with Brett and Keith about their upcoming Vegecareian Festival as well as about the Stupa in general. Needless to say that they were blown away by what the Stupa is all about …
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Cr. Owen Cosgriff from City of Greater Bendigo - 22nd October 2025
One of the new Councillors voted in at the last election, Cr. Owen Cosgriff represents Whipstick Ward in the City of Greater Bendigo. He came into the studio at Phoenix FM to chat to Brett and Keith about his experiences so far as a Councillor, the challenges of local government, and what's happeni…
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LEAD Loddon Murray with Carly Noble - 15th October 2025
LEAD Loddon Murray have been running their community leadership program since 1998, helping graduates from communities across the region to "find their authentic voice". 2020 graduate Carly Noble from Arnold came in to chat with Brett and Keith about her story and the program, as well as some of th…
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Jonathan Ridnell from Long Gully Community Garden - 1st October 2025
No stranger to radio, Jonathan Ridnell has been working hard and developing the Long Gully Community Garden to the stage where they are holding a seedling swap morning at the garden on Saturday 4th of October. He came in to talk about what they're up to there and have a general chat with Brett and …
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Police Remembrance Day with Superintendent Brad Dixon from Victoria Police - 24th Sept 2025
September 29th is National Police Remembrance Day where we pay respects to those members of the police who have passed in the last year. This year's service is all the more important after the recent tragic events. Superintendent Brad Dixon from Victoria Police came in to chat to Brett and Keith ab…
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The Creativerse with Christian Leavesley - 17th September 2025
An initiative of Arena Theatre Company, The City of Greater Bendigo and Ulumbarra Theatre (Bendigo Venues & Events), the Creativerse is a one-day mini-festival that will celebrate where art, tech and play collide, looking to inspire creativity in our youth and young-at-heart. To be held on the 11th…
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Prostate Cancer with Russell Brown, Chris White and Will Valley - 10th September
On the 10th of September 2025 in the Community Conversation, Brett and Keith chatted with Bendigo Health Cancer Centre Director Chris White, and cancer survivor and patient Russell Brown about Prostate Cancer, and joining them was Will Valley, committee member for the Bendigo's Biggest Ever Blokes…
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