Well intention-ed efforts to assist wild life following disasters such as the wild-fires on Kangaroo Island can be counter-productive unless done with knowledge. Prof Sophie Pettit from Adelaide University has done some of the research required.

Well intention-ed efforts to assist wild life following disasters such as the wild-fires on Kangaroo Island can be counter-productive unless done with knowledge. Prof Sophie Pettit from Adelaide University has done some of the research required.

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

Sophie Pettit - helping animal recover from disasters

Hoarding is a an increasingly noticed practise, so what is behind it?

Hoarding is a an increasingly noticed practise, so what is behind it?

Coffee with Chris -  hoarding

With sales of EV's surging will charging stations expand to match?

With sales of EV's surging will charging stations expand to match?

Amelia Pearson ev charging

We discuss the complaints about changes to the rubbish collection in the shire, the recent trip to Canberra, and other local issues.

We discuss the complaints about changes to the rubbish collection in the shire, the recent trip to Canberra, and other local issues.

Mayor Kate Wilson July 26 

We chat the latest in Victorian State politics, with member for Narracan Wayne Farnham, and his recent walk of the Kokoda track in PNG with 3 local students. Why is this piece of important history not better acknowledged?

We chat the latest in Victorian State politics, with member for Narracan Wayne Farnham, and his recent walk of the Kokoda track in PNG with 3 local students. Why is this piece of important history not better acknowledged?

Wayne F july 2026

Member for Monash in Federal Australian Parliament has joined a select committee examining the role (positive and negative) in the use of AI in Small and Medium business. But we also chat about the rise of One Nation in the polls and what else is going on in our parliament.

Member for Monash in Federal Australian Parliament has joined a select committee examining the role (positive and negative) in the use of AI in Small and Medium business. But we also chat about the rise of One Nation in the polls and what else is going on in our parliament.

Mary Aldred July 2026

Food Share is a way to build neighborhoods and help with living expense by sharing the excess produce from our gardens. To follow up you can go to this link to complete a simple survey to join. Sign-up link:https://forms.office.com/r/DFtgfJjybB

You can also find their Facebook group by searching Food Share Baw Baw.

Food Share is a way to build neighborhoods and help with living expense by sharing the excess produce from our gardens. To follow up you can go to this link to complete a simple survey to join. Sign-up link: <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/DFtgfJjybB" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://forms.office.com/r/DFtgfJjybB&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1785310413356000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1riz0qM2TIEVtKx8gJYGXE">https://forms.office.com/r/DFtgfJjybB</a>
You can also find their Facebook group by searching Food Share Baw Baw.

Franchesca Hazikian Food Share

The coastline around Australia is being washed away in many parts, especially in Victoria. We discuss the forces involved and what is happening.

The coastline around Australia is being washed away in many parts, especially in Victoria. We discuss the forces involved and what is happening.

Amelia Pearson beach erosion edit

We may be familiar with Brass Bands, but a Brass Quintet? Let's dive in ....

We may be familiar with Brass Bands, but a Brass Quintet? Let's dive in ....

Karina Filipi Brass Quintet

The AMA is pressing for improved food labeling to help us make healthier choices, but is struggling to counter the industry lobby, and at the same time is trying to counter the Pharmacy Guild who are lobbying to gain more ability to be involved in prescribing.

The AMA is pressing for improved food labeling to help us make healthier choices, but is struggling to counter the industry lobby, and at the same time is trying to counter the Pharmacy Guild who are lobbying to gain more ability to be involved in prescribing.

Dr Daniel McMullen AMA

Its Diabetes week so what has been developing in improved outcomes?

Its Diabetes week so what has been developing in improved outcomes?

Diabetes Week

After the huge Royal Commission into institutional child sexual abuse a "redress" scheme was set up which it now appears significantly underestimated the need, so there now is a risk it may close leaving some people out. We discuss what the problems are, and what people should do.

After the huge Royal Commission into institutional child sexual abuse a "redress" scheme was set up which it now appears significantly underestimated the need, so there now is a risk it may close leaving some people out. We discuss what the problems are, and what people should do.

Rachel Neil Knowmore re abuse redress scheme closing

Usually useful aps on our phones and devices can be "weaponized" in domestic violence, but we aren't clear on how much this is a factor, so a Federation University survey is looking to find out. 

The anonymous surveys can be completed here:

Victim-survivors: https://tinyurl.com/FVsurvivor

Practitioners: https://tinyurl.com/FVpractitioner

Usually useful aps on our phones and devices can be "weaponized" in domestic violence, but we aren't clear on how much this is a factor, so a Federation University survey is looking to find out.&nbsp;
The anonymous surveys can be completed here:
Victim-survivors: <a href="https://email.streem.com.au/c/eJwsy81u6yAQQOGngR0WPwOGBYts_Ah3Gw3MOEHXblpwHPXtq1TdfkeHMmBaSXI2c9QuaIhB3nPUBDpywIQzcAJTLc3FVeMwWeeDbDmgYevNDDElvJpCGrQNycQoQI9G_L99qR3bxn2o6Cn5sFbvVaE-6vQOcsv34_gcwl2EXYRdjvbx_ezbVB-7sMvybzz72c5HlztTQ9V5YxysGuVfuP6BcBewEKzs-XV7CdCulL7u06PfJnzKcXTm_X25uFJ0a1EWqCoICRVqp1WCYKufESAWeWb7EwAA__9fLVPs" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://email.streem.com.au/c/eJwsy81u6yAQQOGngR0WPwOGBYts_Ah3Gw3MOEHXblpwHPXtq1TdfkeHMmBaSXI2c9QuaIhB3nPUBDpywIQzcAJTLc3FVeMwWeeDbDmgYevNDDElvJpCGrQNycQoQI9G_L99qR3bxn2o6Cn5sFbvVaE-6vQOcsv34_gcwl2EXYRdjvbx_ezbVB-7sMvybzz72c5HlztTQ9V5YxysGuVfuP6BcBewEKzs-XV7CdCulL7u06PfJnzKcXTm_X25uFJ0a1EWqCoICRVqp1WCYKufESAWeWb7EwAA__9fLVPs&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1783747342464000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3VEpGrIzO2KJ0cCTOARwpS">https://tinyurl.com/FVsurvivor</a>
Practitioners: <a href="https://email.streem.com.au/c/eJwsyz1uAyEQQOHTQMeKn4GFgsLNHiGtNcBgo-zaDuBYuX3kKO339EoEDLVwimr10jgJ3vFrDEhOrjqkREkCoZUQSClArBmCUbxFh4q0VSv4EPCsUpEgtQvKewZytEKf7Usc2HbqQ3hbgnU1WytS6SMv78D3eJ3zMZg5Mb0xvc12-3n2fcn3g-lt-3h0zLPNdr9R5weVhqLTTjhItBL_4PwPzJxAg9O8x9flxUCalHo9lnu_LPjkY3ai430ZX4s3NQkNJQtwAQVKI0UAp7NdEcAn_h31bwAAAP__S7FV8w" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://email.streem.com.au/c/eJwsyz1uAyEQQOHTQMeKn4GFgsLNHiGtNcBgo-zaDuBYuX3kKO339EoEDLVwimr10jgJ3vFrDEhOrjqkREkCoZUQSClArBmCUbxFh4q0VSv4EPCsUpEgtQvKewZytEKf7Usc2HbqQ3hbgnU1WytS6SMv78D3eJ3zMZg5Mb0xvc12-3n2fcn3g-lt-3h0zLPNdr9R5weVhqLTTjhItBL_4PwPzJxAg9O8x9flxUCalHo9lnu_LPjkY3ai430ZX4s3NQkNJQtwAQVKI0UAp7NdEcAn_h31bwAAAP__S7FV8w&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1783747342464000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0nXnPTZgIwdMX8zRbfa748">https://tinyurl.com/FVpractitioner</a>

Prof Zenfelt phone DV abuse survey

There is any amount of talk about "critical minerals" but what are they, and do they really help improve our environment by contributing to the eletrication of our systems.

There is any amount of talk about "critical minerals" but what are they, and do they really help improve our environment by contributing to the eletrication of our systems.

Amelia Pearson - critical minerals

While the statistics report near full employment there are many employers claiming they can't find suitable applicants. Simon tackles some of the statistical gaps, and considers how to approach employers even if you don't have exactly what they ask for, and how to dodge the automatic filtering.

While the statistics report near full employment there are many employers claiming they can't find suitable applicants. Simon tackles some of the statistical gaps, and considers how to approach employers even if you don't have exactly what they ask for, and how to dodge the automatic filtering.

Simon Ortega employment anomaly

The Committee For Drouin is a community group aiming to improve the live of one town. It's an example of many around the country but takes on a wide brief...

The Committee For Drouin is a community group aiming to improve the live of one town. It's an example of many around the country but takes on a wide brief...

Jeanie Horton Committee For Drouin

There is a wide variety of battery options so we go through our choices.

There is a wide variety of battery options so we go through our choices.

Amelia Pearson - home batteries

Domestic Violence is a sadly increasing feature of or society, but it isn't just the humans that are affected - pets get cought up in the tragedy too.

Domestic Violence is a sadly increasing feature of or society, but it isn't just the humans that are affected - pets get cought up in the tragedy too.

Lauren Roberts RSPCA  - pets and DV

Does the ambiet temperature affect the performance of car batteries, and if so how?

Does the ambiet temperature affect the performance of car batteries, and if so how?

Amelia Pearson Car batteries and cold

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.

Wayne F June 2026 full

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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West Gippsland Week EXTRAS