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Rodd provides the weekly astronomy update, plus discusses globular clusters.https://esahubble.org/wordbank/globular-cluster/

Jof chats with Naomi Mancktelow from the Petstock Foundation about their work assisting communities after natural disasters. For further information or to make a donation head to https://www.petstock.com.au/pages/foundation-initiatives

Sue chats to Jonathan about the upcoming Heytesbury Show which will be held at the Simpson Rec Reserve on Saturday 28th of February.For further details visit https://www.vicagshows.com.au/heytesbury-show

Rodd provides the weekly astronomy update, plus shares information about comets.

April chats about the latest release of the Otway Edit and puts out the call to local young people to submit artwork for the next editions front cover.Get all the details at https://linktr.ee/theotwayedit

Robyn Alexander drops in to discuss the upcoming fundraiser for the Colac Community Fund in conjunction with the Colac and District Chamber of Commerce.Tickets available at https://events.humanitix.com/business-breakfast-ray-mclean

Rodd shares the weekly astronomy update and talks about exoplanets.

Cheryl Lang discusses some of the many opportunities for local retirees offered at U3A Colac. For more information visit https://u3acolacotway.org.au/

Jof chats with Mia from Crimestoppers about avoiding romance scams ahead of Valentines Day.For further details visit https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/current-focus/onlinesafety/navigating-the-heartbreak/ or https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/

Jof chats to Farmer of the Year finalist and Beeac local Lachie Barclay about his farming practices and what it feels like to be a finalist in the competition.For further details on The Weekly Times Coles 2025 Farmer of the Year finalists can be found at theweeklytimes.com.au"

Rodd shares the weekly astronomy update for South West Victoria, plus talks about the James Webb Space Telescope.You can view images and find out more about the massive telescope at https://science.nasa.gov/mission/webb/

Rodd provides the weekly astronomy update for South West Victoria and shares interesting inofrmation about the constellation of Orion. To suggest topics or ask question for the What's Up segment visit Colac Astronomy at https://www.facebook.com/groups/281773288323000

Local snake catcher Benny McNamara discusses what to do if you get a slithery visitor during the hot weather.For further information visit https://www.facebook.com/snakecatcherscolac

James McLennan from Farm My School provides an update on the Colac Secondary School project, with highlights including the installation of watering systems and a crop that will soon be ready for harvest, as well as the upcoming Nourish community workshops. For more information about volunteering with the project contact colac@farmmymyschool.com.au

Matt Daniels drops in to chat about the work that Roadsafe Otway do and invites everyone along to their upcoming meeting on Friday 30th of January, midday at the Colac CFA rooms in Rae Street.

Mia shares rules and regulations around the use of e-scooters, and the various laws that riders must abide by.https://transport.vic.gov.au/road-and-active-transport/active-transport/e-scooter-road-ruleshttps://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/report-a-crime/

Rodd shares the weekly South West Victoria astronomy update, plus has information about the second largest planet in our solar system - Saturn!

Rodd provides the weekly stargazing update, plus shares information about the 'Seven Sisters'.https://earthsky.org/favorite-star-patterns/pleiades-star-cluster-enjoys-worldwide-renown/

Mia discusses fire prevention and the consequences of illegal firelighting practices.For more information visit https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/current-focus/bushfires/For emergency updates in Victoria us the Vic Emergency app from https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

While making his way through Colac, Andy talks about his journey so far walking around Australia to combat gambling advertising and raising funds for Lifeline.You can follow his journey online at https://www.facebook.com/andyandscrubbysbigwag and make a donation at https://lifeline-north-coast-nsw.grassrootz.com/andy-scrubby-s-big-wag

Mia from Crimestoppers shares information about wildlife crime prevention.For further information visithttps://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/current-focus/its-your-call-wildlife-crime/https://wwf.org.au/what-we-do/species/illegal-wildlife-trade-and-poaching/

Rodd shares the weekly astronomy update for South West Victoria and provides some information about upcoming astronomical events in 2026.

Bill Sgro dropped in to 921 to reflect on the past 12 months of the Growers and Makers Market in Colac, plus an update on the first market for 2026 - it's on a Friday!

Rodd provides some information about Christmas in space, alongside the weekly astronomy update.HEad to the Colac Astronomy group page to join in the conversation https://www.facebook.com/groups/281773288323000

Rodd provides the weekly astronomy update, plus expands on the discussion around satellites.Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/281773288323000 to join in the conversation and check out local photos

Mia from Crimestoppers Victoria shares information about stalking and services that can be utilised if you become a victim.Some helpful links are:Safe Steps https://safesteps.org.au/No to Violence https://ntv.org.au/1800 Respect https://1800respect.org.au/violence-and-abuse/stalkingCrimestoppers Victoria https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/

Rodd takes us through this weeks astronomy update, plus shares information about theIinternational Space Station.

Ivan from the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party discusses the identification and eradication strategies for an invasive species. Four further information visit https://serratedtussock.com/

Rodd provides the weekly South West Victoria astronomy update, plus discusses Dark Matter.

Thanks to Robyn for having a chat ahead of the final Repair Cafe session for 2025.

Andrew Beale chats about the Cororooke Brolga Festival, being held on November 29th.For full details visit https://ocrfm.org.au/event/cororooke-brolga-festival-2/

This week Mia from Crimestoppers chats about retail crime.You can find out more information at https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/

This week as Rodd presents his weekly overview of what's up in the sky in South West Victoria, he also discusses the concept of astrology.

Beth and David from the Mutiny Mob Social Motorcycle Club drop in to 921 on OCR FM to chat about their annual toy collection for Colac Area Health.Stay updated at https://www.facebook.com/Mutinymobinc

Rodd provides the weekly astronomy update for South West Victoria and dispels some myths about black holes.

Jill Karena, the Head of Granting from the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal, chats about a brand new tool that FRRR have launched to support community organisations when applying for grants. You can access the FRRR Community Data Tool here: https://frrr.org.au/grantseeker-resources/#community-data-tool.

Watty Thompson drops in to the studio to chat about the upcoming gig at Birregurra Hall to support the Birre Rec Reserve.For tickets to support the event head to www.trybooking.com/DCUWF

Rodd gives the weekly astronomy update, plus shares information about meteors, meteorites and meteoroids.To share questions or suggest future topics comment in the Colac Astronomy Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/281773288323000

Mia from Crime Stoppers discusses coercive control behaviours and the support systems in place.1800 RESPECT https://1800respect.org.au/Safe Steps https://safesteps.org.au/https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/

Cindy chats to Jof about the Map My Food project. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/MapMyFood2025

Rodd gives an update of what you can (or possibly can't) see up in the South West Victorian skies this week, plus shares information about our galaxy - the Milky Way.

Kim chats about the Polwarth CWA at the Colac Show

David from the Colac Players dropped by the live broadcast at the Colac Show to chat about their upcoming performance.Tickets available at www.trybooking.com/DGEXP or in person at Colac Toyota

Mike swings by the OCR FM live broadcast at the Colac Show to talk about this years new feature - wrestling!

Rodd gives an update on the weekly goings on in the sky, plus shares information about the formation of comets.

Gemma from the Colac P&A Society chats to Jonathan about this years Colac Show which is on Saturday 1st of November. Details at https://www.colacshow.com.au/

Jof chats with April from the Otway Edit at the Walk for Respect live broadcast.