Monthly chat with member for Narracan, in which we discuss language in politics, late night sittings, the opening of the new metro tunnel and new ideas to speed the delivery of housing.

Monthly chat with member for Narracan, in which we discuss language in politics, late night sittings, the opening of the new metro tunnel and new ideas to speed the delivery of housing.

A 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 (with members of the Regional News Team), present interviews with experts from here or even around the world to get to the bottom of topics, talk to local politicians from Shire to Federal parliament, talk to local people who are making things happen, and to local performers and artists presenting in the region.

A 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 (with members of the Regional News Team), present interviews with experts from here or even around the world to get to the bottom of topics, talk to local politicians from Shire to Federal parliament, talk to local people who are making things happen, and to local performers and artists presenting in the region.

West Gippsland Week EXTRAS

West Gippsland Week Extras

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The cost of transition needs to be balanced against the costs caused by ongoing changes to the climate, and a recent report by Infrastructure Victoria highlights likely future costs.

The cost of transition needs to be balanced against the costs caused by ongoing changes to the climate, and a recent report by Infrastructure Victoria highlights likely future costs.

Amelia Pearson infrastructure costs of climate change

The team from VALID explore their ideas on managing the cost of living, including some savings tips!

The team from VALID explore their ideas on managing the cost of living, including some savings tips!

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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 actively back their members.

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 actively back their members.

Ben Vahland Warragul RSL vets support

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.

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.

Simon Ortega employment changes

Regular catch up with the mayor, discussing staffing, rubbish costs and collection changes, new library / community centre, consultation on governance policy and more.

Regular catch up with the mayor, discussing staffing, rubbish costs and collection changes, new library / community centre, consultation on governance policy and more.

Kate Wilson Mayor Baw Baw Shire

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.

A&nbsp; 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.

Prof Julian Rait re diptheria

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?

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?

Gas tax

Ben Haack is a founder and leader in the Australian Special Olympics. The team discuss the background and purpose of the games, and explore Ben's background and approach to life as a disabled person.

Ben Haack is a founder and leader in the Australian Special Olympics. The team discuss the background and purpose of the games, and explore Ben's background and approach to life as a disabled person.

VALID Disability access - Ben Haack

Recent research has investigated the views of under 16's about the social media ban - good and bad.

Recent research has investigated the views of under 16's about the social media ban - good and bad.

Social media and young people - what do they think?

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 Australian native bees, who produce the world's most anti-bacterial honey!

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 Australian native bees, who produce the world's most anti-bacterial honey!

Cormac Farrell Australian Parliament's Beekeeper on World Bee Day

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

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

Fighting the winter chill

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

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

Wayne Farnham May Chat

Much has been written about the possible dangers of PFAS, and here we discuss what the problem part of the chemical is, and consider some research that show possible genetic damage from low levels in drinking water.

Much has been written about the possible dangers of PFAS, and here we discuss what the problem part of the chemical is, and consider some research that show possible genetic damage from low levels in drinking water.

PFAS in water

Solar Citizens is a user group that represents and advocates for owners and users of solar power. They have a current campaign to support a process to encourage landlords to invest in solar power so that renters can benefit in the lower power bills.

Solar Citizens is a user group that represents and advocates for owners and users of solar power. They have a current campaign to support a process to encourage landlords to invest in solar power so that renters can benefit in the lower power bills.

Solar for renters - Heidi Lee Douglas - CEO Solar Citizens part 1

Longer interview with the president of the AMA on their campaign to encourage people to talk to their GP about getting the jab, and also a little on their hopes for the Federal budget, and the gendered outcomes of medicare rebates.

Longer interview with the president of the AMA on their campaign to encourage people to talk to their GP about getting the jab, and also a little on their hopes for the Federal budget, and the gendered outcomes of medicare rebates.

Dr Danielle McMullen AMA on vaccination

Some EV's and hybrids can now be connected to houses or other equipment so can help manage power us to maximize solar benefit, or make it easy to power your holiday campsite. We explain how.

Some EV's and hybrids can now be connected to houses or other equipment so can help manage power us to maximize solar benefit, or make it easy to power your holiday campsite. We explain how.

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West Gippsland Week EXTRAS