West Gippsland Week Extras
West Gippsland Week EXTRAS
Playlist by West Gippsland Week ExtrasA program that looks to what's going on in the community, aims to understand issues that affect us, and lets you know what's on in the coming weeks. We summarise what's in the local press each week (…Follow the podcast:
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Dan Manderson ZEN power BESS edit
The proposals for Battery Energy Storage System developments in West Gippsland have sparked misinformation and exaggeration. One proponent answers the questions.
18:52
Prof Marion Ekhart skin cancer nurses edit
Australia still leads the world in skin cancer, and as with most cancers early detection is the best path to cure. In many rural areas the availability of skilled medical staff to undertake examinations means that more people find out too late. A new program that trains nurse practitioners to under…
13:46
Olivia Nasari Ess Tremor Aust edit
Essential tremor is a rare brain condition that is often mistaken for Parkinson's disease but is very different. Peer support is important to provide information and the feeling that you are not alone.
10:41
Wayne F Oct edit long
Monthly chat to state parliament member for Narracan.
24:40
Jason Rantell Bettermentall long edit Oct
Jason and His partner run several mental health support activities, including new outreach to homeless people, without government support. This involves continual fundraising events.
16:47
Danny Goss Oct edit long
Regular chat with Baw Baw Shire Mayor in October 2025.
25:47
Mary Aldred Oct long edit
Our regular chat with member for Monash in Federal parliament, Mary Aldred.
20:03
Prof Erica Smith - apprenticship changes disavantage women long edit
The federal government has made changes to the list of traineeships (non-trade apprenticeships) that exclude a number of female dominated industries from support. This will damage the skills upgrade in our economy.
15:18
Hannah Farone Litter Bird-en edit
You may have seen birds interacting with our rubbish, from being food to nesting materials. Is this good or bad? This study tries to understand.
08:45
Christine Connelly Road killshort edit
The continuing terrible toll on our wildlife from road crashes has had a number of proposed solutions. Christine Connelly and her colleagues from Victoria University have for the first time done a rigorous study of the "virtual fence" idea, with some disappointing results.
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