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Rodd provides the weekly astronomy update for South West Victoria, and shares lots of interesting information about sun dials.

Naomi Lettieri from Anam Cara House Colac discusses the upcoming Palliative Care Week event featuring Dr Hannah Gould. Dr Gould is a cultural anthropologist and author of “How to Die in the 21st Century”, and will share insights into contemporary approaches to death, dying, and care, drawing on her research and public work in this field.To RSVP, please email [email protected] or (03) 5233 8203.

Emma Lawrence from Kids Alive, discusses the free CPR training launch to equip parents for life-or-death emergencies as drowning deaths have reached their highest level since 1996, with 357 lives lost last year. For every child who drowns, another eight are hospitalised following non-fatal incidents, often with lifelong consequences.At the same time, four in five (80%) cardiac arrests occur in the home, challenging the perception that emergencies happen where help is readily available. Injury also remains the leading cause of harm among Australian children, with more than 600,000 emergency department visits and nearly 89,000 hospitalisations each year.To help address this, Kids Alive Do the Five and Royal Life Saving WA are relaunching the online education initiative, The Heart Beat Club in 2026, a free, one-hour online course covering CPR and essential first aid for babies and toddlers, available throughout May.For further details and to register visit the Heart Beat Club website at https://kidsalive.com.au/the-heart-beat-club/

Rodd provides a weekly stargazing update, plus discusses the true length of a day.

Phil Gray talks about writing and starring in a play based on his recent road accident.Tickets available at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1558201

Susan chats about the release of her latest album.Find all the details and tracks at https://linktr.ee/muranty

Camperdown Theatre Company director Warren Easley discusses bringing ‘Noises Off’ by Michael Frayn to the stage.Tickets to the show can be purchased from Laffs, 163 Manifold St, phone 5593 1469 or online atcamperdowntheatrecompany.com.au

While accidents on the road might seem unavoidable, many can actually be prevented with mindful and cautious driving.  Mia from Crimestoppers Victoria some of the common causes and ways to avoid them.For further information visit https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/

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!

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/

Glenn chats to Jof about the upcoming release of Jude Judas by Shotgun Mistress and their excitement on sharing the lineup of Glamfest with Slaughter, Lynch Mob, Sisters Doll, and H.E.A.T. Find more information at https://shotgunmistress.com/

As we continue to chat Mental Health Awareness month, Simon Buggy from Headspace Colac chats to Jof about the local services available to young people.

Lark chats to Jof about the release of her latest track 'Unicorn' Find more of Lark's music here https://www.facebook.com/lalalarkmusic/ 

Keiran Carroll phones in to chat about the play profiling the life of the man who discovered Elvis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and Howlin' Wolf. Sons of Sun is playing at COPACC on Sunday 26th of February - tickets available at https://www.copacc.com.au/Theatre-Season/SONS-OF-SUN

Julie drops in for a chat about what's happening and coming up at the Colac Neighbourhood House. Stay updated at https://www.facebook.com/cnhouse

Mitch and Amila from Otway Rotaract dropped in to have a chat about what the local crew have been up to and what projects are on the horizon.

Robyn Alexander from the South West Community Foundation - Colac Sub Fund dropped in to chat about the current grant round, which closes on March 31st. Details and applications can be found at https://www.southwestcommunityfoundation.org/

Robyn chats to Jonathan about funding available for local community groups to apply for, closing on March 31st.

Jof chats to Amy about the Pink Up Colac campaign for October, raising funds and awareness for the McGrath Foundation.

Jof talks to Mel from Let's Talk Colac about dealing with stress, anxiety and some coping strategies to put into play during these uncertain times.

Barb chats to Jof about the Colac Gaming Community school holiday program for kids to stay occupied with various table top card games and role playing games.