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:
18 clip(s) in playlist
Ben Vahland Warragul RSL vets support
Returning veterans from military service often need support across a range of medical issues and Warragul RSL has taken on the issues from the ground up. Beginning with opening a tranquil garden to advocacy and support for those seeking from the department of veteran affairs they have set out to ac…
13:59
Simon Ortega employment changes
New rules for employment services, opportunities around the region and aligning applications to the problems of the employer. Simon is an employment consultant in the region.
12:37
Kate Wilson Mayor Baw Baw Shire
Regular catch up with the mayor, discussing staffing, rubbish costs and collection changes, new library / community centre, consultation on governance policy and more.
19:37
Prof Julian Rait re diptheria
A significant outbreak of diptheria in central australia raises questions about why these diseases long time dormant are re-emerging, what contribution is made by the poor housing conditions and how we need to respond ourselves in regard to our own vaccination status.
14:42
Gas tax
Much discussion recently about how to get the most for our community from our gas production, raised options such as a tax on exports, reservation and so on. What might it mean?
10:14
VALID Disability access - Ben Haack
Ben Haack is a founder and leader in the Australian Special Olympics. The team discuss what teh background and purpose of the games, and explore Ben's background and approach to life as a disabled person.
20:00
Social media and young people - what do they think?
Recent research has investigated the views of under 16's about the social media ban - good and bad.
11:25
Cormac Farrell Australian Parliament's Beekeeper on World Bee Day
World bee day is May 20, when we highlight the vital role bees and all pollinators play in ensuring we have food! Cormac Farrell is the Chair of the Australian World Bee Day steering committee, and the head volunteer beekeeper at Australia's Parliament. We chat about all that and especially discuss…
15:59
Fighting the winter chill
There are several small and large things that we can do to make our houses more cosy. Many don't cost large amounts. We talk them through
10:33
Wayne Farnham May Chat
Wayne Farnham is the member for the State lower house seat of Narracan. We discuss some recent issues from the state budget for 2026/7
14:06