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Rodd has returned from viewing the solar eclipse in Spain. As well as recounting that adventure he provides the weekly astronomy and news update.

Joel chats to Jof as The Mik Maks share their brand-new original song, “We're Off to the Footy”, created in collaboration with the AFL.You can listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/5cg8Kjy4MZv5Z2jQXqDUPB?si=ETOyQpjtRU2Hlt7B4LjKrw

Caitie provides updates on the Colac Farm My School Project with exciting announcements about a partnership with Deakin University and also the Jack Johnson Foundation.For volunteering information visit https://www.farmmyschool.com/pages/volunteerTo donate or get Jack Johnson tickets head to https://www.givenow.com.au/allatonce

The Barwon Downs Astronomy Group are hosting a special 'Observe the Moon' night on Friday 18th of September.Full details at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1383264096306261

Amanda chats to Jof about some of the activities and updates with this years Hunt for the Golden Gumboot across the September School Holidays.Full details will be available at https://gellihouse.org.au/golden-gumboot/

Ceilidh McKinna-Robertson and Micháel O'Dhonnabháin from Celts of the Colony chat to Jof about their performance this afternoon at the Globe Theatre in Winchelsea.Tickets available at https://events.humanitix.com/cead-mile-failte-one-hundred-thousand-welcomes

Prakriti Chhetri from Carers Victoria chats about the role of carers in the community and an upcoming event for carers in Colac.For more information and to book in visit https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/colac-carers-lunch-mingle/

Chelsea drops in to chat about all the upcoming (and current) activities for young people in the Colac Otway Shire.Related links:Youth Photography comp https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/Community-services/Youth-Services/2026-Youth-Photography-CompetitionPhotography Workshop https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-youth-photography-workshop-colac-otway-shire-youth-12-25-tickets-1993453885233Podcast Workshop https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-youth-podcast-radio-training-colac-otway-shire-youth-12-25-tickets-1994136885104Sound Check Workshop https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-youth-soundcheck-workshop-ages-12-25-tickets-1994139324400DJ Workshop https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-youth-dj-workshop-ages-12-25-tickets-1994138089707Youth Music opportunities https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/Community-services/Youth-Services/Youth-Music-Opportunities

Alex from Crimestoppers discusses things to look out for to avoid pet theft, including tips for pet owners to keep them safe.Related linkshttps://www.police.vic.gov.au/reporthttps://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/

Alex from Crimestoppers Victoria shares information about laws relating to Elder Abuse.Links discussed in the interview https://www.police.vic.gov.au/elder-abusehttps://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/crimepreventionresources/elder-abuse/https://seniorsrights.org.au/about-us/contact-us/https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/support-toolkit/community-perspectives/older-adults

Jonathan chats with Trudy from Creative Otways about the upcoming Arts Trail in November.Artists can register here https://www.creativeotwaysartstrail.com/theartstrail-403804-591367.htmlThe next Arts network meeting is Sunday August 16th - 2pm facilitated by Linnet Hunter at U3A Colac. R.S.V.P Creativeotways@gmail.comFurther details about Creative Otways and the local arts calendar that is discussed during the interview can be found at https://www.creativeotwaysartstrail.com/

Aged Care Employee Day was celebrated nationally on August 7th, and Jof chats with Mandy Dawes who has been the Lifestyle Coordinator in Aged Care for over 20 years at Mercy Place Colac. #ThanksForCaring

Rodd presents the final What's Up segment for a short while, as he will be off overseas chasing the sun. As well as the weekly South West Vic astronomy report and news, he also chats about the Greenwich Observatory.

Rodd shares the weekly South West Vic astronomy update and space news, plus chats about Galileo.To submit questions and suggestions head to Colac Astronomy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/281773288323000

Jof is joined by Millah from Millah's Mixtape to chat with Ella Hooper about her upcoming regional tour, new music and other upcoming music gigs in her calendar.For further details and tickets head to https://ellahooper.com/events

Rodd provides the weekly astronomy update and space news, plus chats about the astrophysics concept of the Great Attractor.For feedback and sending in questions, please visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/281773288323000

Jof chats to Delwyn and Eppy from the Colac Lions Club ahead of the the visit from the free Lions Skin Check and Awareness Unit at the Colac Showgrounds on July 25th and 26th.To book an appointment contact Fran on 0409 527 600.

Jof and Max from Afternoon Delight will be chatting with Todd from BUDS this Sunday on the show. We featured a snippet of what will be featured on the show ahead of the first official BUBDS meeting this Sunday.

Uncle Michael “Mookeye” Bell chats about being part of the First People's Assembly of Victoria, the work and discussions achieved and paving a path for the future.

Ebony chats with Jonathan about the official opening of the new Colac Aboriginal Gathering Space, as well as the current journey and future plans.You can keep updated with programs and information from the Space via their social media https://www.facebook.com/colacaboriginalgatheringplace

Rodd provides the weekly astronomy update for South West Victoria, plus discusses facts and information about our solar system.

Andrew Farrell chats about bringing his show 'Songs From Long Ago and Far Away' to the Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery.Tickets availble at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1556717

Rodd presents the weekly astronomy update and news for South West Victoria, plus shares some history and information about indigenous stargazing as NAIDOC week commences.

Alex chats to Jof about what to do if you've been scammed.Some of the resources discussed include:Scam Watch https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/Crimestoppers https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/current-focus/scams/ID Care https://www.idcare.org/Lifeline https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Rodd shares the weekly astronomy update and news for South West Victoria, plus discusses what to look for when getting your first telescope.Examples of beginner telescopes can be found at https://bintel.com.au/collections/beginner-telescopes or https://www.opticscentral.com.au/telescopes.html/for-beginners.html?

Rodd provides the weekly astronomy update and news for South West Victoria, plus shares information about the Winter Solstice.

Liza Freddi let's everyone know about the upcoming Bush Dance at the Forrest Hall.Tickets available at https://events.humanitix.com/forrest-bush-dance

Mia from Crimestoppers Victoria discusses protecting your vehicle from theft and damage.Links mentioned in this podcast include https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/report-a-crime/ and https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/car-theft-prevention/

Rodd provides the weekly astronomy update for South West Victoria, shares some space news and information about the planet Venus.

Mia from Crimestoppers Victoria discusses ways to prevent graffiti and report it. https://www.police.vic.gov.au/preventing-and-removing-graffitihttps://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/report-a-crime/

Jack Hodgins, who is writing a book about the largest annual music event in the country from 1966 until 1972, chats to Jof about the Hoadley Battle of the Sounds.If you have any information that can be passed on, please contact Jack via jackhodgins67@gmail.com

Matthew Tossolini, Head of Motoring events at the Royal Flying Doctor Service chats about the Outback Car Trek which will be rolling into Apollo Bay on Tuesday 2nd of June as part of its 2026 journey through regional Victoria and Tasmania.For further details please visit https://www.outbackcartrek.com.au/

Rodd presents the weekly astronomy update for South West Victoria, plus provides some space news.Share your feedback at https://www.facebook.com/groups/281773288323000

Liz Bishop chats to Jof at the end of the 2026 Colac Volunteer Expo, sharing some successes from the day, as well as what's coming up.

Clare from the Colac and District Family History Group chats to Jof about a virtual vemorialisation pilot which will share 200 stories from the Almost Forgotten collection, available through a free mobile app. Visitors will be able to download the app and, as they move through the cemetery, view stories connected to grave locations.Further details available at https://www.colacfamilyhistory.org.au/projects/

Heather from the Colac Evening View Club discusses local volunteering opportunities and fundraising at the 2026 Colac Volunteer Expo.Further information available at https://www.facebook.com/colaceveningviewclub

Robyn Alexander chats to Jof at the 2026 Colac Volunteer Expo about funding local projects and volunteering opportunities with the Meriba Service Club.Further details available at https://www.facebook.com/p/Meriba-Service-Club-of-Colac-61566182985399/

Dan Zapelli from Colac SES discusses volunteering and training opportunities at the Colac Volunteer Expo.Further details available at https://www.facebook.com/colacses

Janet, the Community Activation Lead for Let's Talk Colac, chats to Jof about different volunteering opportunities available through the organisation at the 2026 Colac Volunteer Expo.Further information available at https://letstalkaustralia.org/

Jonathan Graham presents at the Colac Volunteer Expo, sharing some of the volunteering opportunities available at OCR FM community radio station and how to show support.Further details available at www.ocrfm.org.au

Josiah Van Niekerk presents at the Colac Volunteer Expo about opportunities available through the Colac Salvos. He also chats with Jof near the end of the Expo about some of the current local projects.https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/colac/about-us/

Sue Schram and Ben Zapelli present at the Colac Volunteer Expo 2026, sharing volunteer opportunities as part of the local Rotary Clubs. Ben also chats with Jof about the upcoming merger.

Brayden chats to Jof at the 2026 Colac Volunteer Expo about volunteering opportunities with the Colac Kana Festival.Further details at https://www.facebook.com/KanaFestivalColac

Mairead O'Sullivan presents at the Colac Volunteer Expo 2026, sharing volunteer opportunities through Ed Connec.tFurther details available at https://www.edconnectaustralia.org.au/

Jonathan Graham presents at the Colac Volunteer Expo 2026, sharing volunteering opportunities at 2nd Colac Sea Scout Group. Further details can be found at https://www.facebook.com/2ndColac/ and https://www.facebook.com/ColacLogCabinHall

Sarah Evans presents at the Colac Volunteer Expo 2026, sharing volunteer opportunities at Colac Park Run.Further details available at https://www.parkrun.com.au/lakecolac/

Rachel Wood presents at the Colac Volunteer Expo 2026, sharing information about volunteer opportunities at Colac Community Hub Inc.Further details are available at https://communityhubinc.org.au/