Gambing Harm Awareness Week (18 to 24 November 2024) puts the spotlight on gambling harm within our community. It encourages discussion about how gambling affects individuals, families and the community. In this podcast, Claire Emmanuel (pictured) from Better Health Network explains that help is available to people who are experiencing difficulties as a result of gambling harm. For more information
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Dr Liam Davies, RMIT lecturer and research fellow, talks to Craig Francis about the recent announcements on planned ‘activity centres’ in Bayside and beyond. Liam discusses the background to Melbourne’s housing challenges, the idea behind the recently announced new activity centres, and gives his thoughts on some considerations around ongoing planning decisions.
Read moreBEST MEDICINE – today 12/11/24 – Samantha Wills re her book: Marigold’s Magic Stars; Dr Christian Verdilecchio re Cholesterol Awareness Week. Please join me, Gaytana. ALSO: let’s wear a mask to protect ourselves & others from COVID, Whooping Cough & more. Looking out for each other – that’s what community does. G
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Dr Mark Schroffel, President of Bentleigh-Cheltenham RSL, talks to Craig Francis about the significance of Remembrance Day for veterans past and present, and how the RSL continues to work to support veterans, their families and their communities.
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Mackenzie Dunn, producer of the upcoming Melbourne musical ‘One Day in September’, talks to Craig Francis about the fictional story of Sam Thompson, a gay professional AFL footballer grappling with his personal and private lives. Mackenzie also discusses her own current and upcoming roles in Grease and in Annie.
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Physiotherapist Steve Ooi from Southern FM sponsor Kieser Brighton joins Colin Tyrus every month for the Be Strong, Stay Strong segment on A Newsman and His Music. The topic for 11 November 2024 was preparing for your next ocean swim. Steve and Colin also spoke to Stuart McIntyre, the organiser of The Great Bayside Swim that’s run by the Rotary
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