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Read moreWRITE NOW 16/7/26 Garry; then Faye Dumont re upcoming FDS concert; then Eve Thomson re Sisters in Crime’s upcoming event. Please join me, Gaytana ALSO: let’s wear a mask to protect ourselves & others from Influenza, COVID, RSV & more. Looking out for each other – that’s what community does. G
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If you missed Happy Hour with John Cotterell on Friday 10 July 2026, you can listen to the full episode here. Enjoy the music, the look back at history and JC’s tips for your wellbeing. Happy Hour is broadcast on 88.3 Southern FM on Fridays from 10 AM to Midday.
Read moreThere’s good news about growth in dolphin numbers and plans for the kids in this interview between Jeff Weir OAM, the Executive Director of our local Dolphin Research Institute, and Clare Arthurs. Clare began by asking him whether rainy winter weather makes or breaks a good whale-watching outing.
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Student Journalists Riley Dezelak and Max Ecuyer interviewed ‘Clare on Air’ regular guests Megan Christie, a money coach, and Jessica Watson Thorpe, local artist, live on this week’s show. It was a first for both Interns and we think they did a great job! Check out the interviews for some great tips on getting control of your finances mid-year, and
Read moreActor Syd Brisbane talks to Craig Francis about the Bloomshed Theatre Company’s forthcoming production of George Orwell’s classic fable ‘Animal Farm’ and how it has been adapted to an Australian setting. Photo Credit; Gregory Lorenzutti
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Liz Dawes OAM, CEO and Founder of the Robert Connor Dawes Foundation, talks to Craig Francis and Ruby Parkinson about this year’s Connor’s Run event and how people can get involved. Liz also shares some of the great work that the Foundation continues to fund via this iconic Bayside event.
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