Rob Cameron's Front Page discusses the issues of the day in Geelong, and speaks to leading Geelong people. Thursdays from 9:00am -11:00am on 94.7 The Pulse. You can listen live in and around Geelong on 94.7FM or via the internet at www.947thepulse.com

A long dry summer has has been forecast and Wayne talked about the importance of preparation.

There is increasing concern with issues regarding the attraction and retention of tradies throughout Australia

A very energetic Aleta spoke of the joy she has received on the hustings with the election only weeks away

A big Gala Dinner is planned to raise important funds for this great cause.

The election in Victoria is getting closer and to tension is building. Hung Parliament or new Government

There has been some changes to the property market around Geelong as investors shift from residential to commercial. The centre of Geelong needs a change and Gareth has ideas

There is plenty happening on the surf coast as summer approaches and Libby covered of most of it

How to be a winner on the host side with summer gathering, but still provide healthy options

Other wonderful Geelong community story of people giving back. Bay Leaf has a great story of connection to community

Alan has been affected by Prostate Cancer for over 20 years and now works tirelessly to support others trough the journey

Tim has had a terrible tragedy in their family and he and his wife have decided to offer support to others also suffering

There is plenty of things happening at GMHBA and Meg was happy to update the stories

Shed Happens is a community group designed to bring people together to share and their monthly guest speaker Lloyd joined me to talk about his new book

A day after an upheaval inside the Labor Party, Simon looks at the possible fallout and the effect on the Liberal Party and One Nation voters

With more fuel price rises hitting the budget Chris has some plans to help

Fellow Pulse presenter Darby has just returned from his first sols travel adventure

We started with dragon boats and then Louis reminded us of the horror of war

A huge Gala Dinner fundraiser is coming up for this great cause

Nicole raised some serious social concerns around the rise in Femicide and some worrying trends around free speech coming out of a royal commission

Meg came with some good news stories from around the region

Jemma discussed the dangers of pills when a change in diet is a safer way to change.

Take my advice, I don't need it. The title of an amazing story from a an amazing man

The recycling of drink containers has passed the 1.3 Billion mark but more can be done to keep the place free of garbage and landfill

The local Portarlington FNC have utilised the program to install a solar and battery energy resource at the club.

There is still some gaping holes in education funding and now teaching methods are now in question

Are we preparing well enough for the rush of AI coming our way particularly around social and environmental aspects

Station sponsor the Heat Shop owner Maurie talks about floor heating and other stuff in his candid manner

April joined to to chat about the great work Smart Recovery do in assisting with the damage of addiction, focusing on gambling in this case

Liz dropped in to chat about matters on the coast

Mick discussed the dangers of ill informed supplement and vitamin use and peptides to keep up with the Joneses

Geelong Animal Welfare Shelter are running their Winter Fundraiser to help keep the operation going

Rocky raised some concerns about the effect of AI on the social fabric, as projected figures suggest as many as 2.4 million Australians could lose their jobs

mark will make presentations at the Surf Coast Writers Festival around his latest book Where Truth Ends

A massive celebration is coming for the 150th Anniversary of the Winchelsea Football Club with netball joining in the 1960's. Phil talked through the events

Homelessness is continuing to grow in Geelong and Deb has created a forum with local council to drive change

Scott and Michael joined me to discuss the positive outcomes SALT are having working with local sports clubs to build community spirit

Director Mia de Rauch and local writer Tanya Scott joined my to promote a great new local event giving local writers some recognition.

Two of the stations newest announcers joined me to talk about their radio journey and sporting interests

A local primary school is having a fundraiser and Matt joined me to promote the day

Tony has had little time in local government but is loving his new role.

Bruce has been an outstanding author on Indigenous history and has two new books out this year

Aleta Moriarty joined me to chat with Nicole about the media inconsistency in reporting matters in the Middle East and the options for disgruntled voters

There is plenty happening in the world of politics and Simon helped us get through it.

Cost of living, fuel prices, interest rates, it keeps on coming Chris helps us work through the mire

Loneliness has become a major problem in Australian society and Friends for Good are helping many people get connected

Former Australian and Commonwealth Featherweight boxing champion, Mick has now set his life to getting troubled youth on track with Kakoda walks the mainstay

Shane continues to unearth important social stories, this time connecting key Australian politicians and media figures to the Epstein Files

Brian is a country boy, but the school of hard knocks led him to wonderful community service

The mystery of energy pricing and supply if a constant and Roger helped clear the air

Jane is seen on television, heard on radio and read in media and she is consistently strong on social change particularly in education. Her new book is full of very concerning data