Behind the mic: Meet Melbourne’s community radio stars
Forget Kyle and Jackie O, these local legends are the real stars of Melbourne radio with some on air for 40-odd years. Meet some of our community radio stars.
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Meet regional Victoria’s community radio stars
Kyle and Jackie O may have taken over some Melbourne airwaves but in regional Victoria, they’re not the stars.
Mum pleads for support after sudden death of her son
A Noble Park mother says the mental health system is “f—ed” after the sudden death of her son, who “had a big heart and a great sense of humour”.
‘You can’t pick what calls you answer’: Crisis hotline calltaker tells all
Bob started volunteering at Lifeline after a friend died from suicide. 25 years later, he is still on the line talking to people considering ending their lives. This is what he’s learnt.
Revealed: Three new stores coming to Westfield Knox
The revamp continues at Westfield Knox with the centre releasing news three more stores are set to open this year as part of its $355m redevelopment.
‘Whipper snipper, pink galah‘: strangest Aussie sewer finds
A live galah and a thriving tomato plant are just some of the weird and wacky things found in Victoria’s sewer system. You won’t believe what else has been flushed.
Hunt on to find most wanted alleged crims in the east
Dozens of warrants have been issued. Now, police need your help to find the most wanted alleged crims in Melbourne’s east.
Alleged Burgertory arsonist fronts court
One of the men accused of firebombing the Caulfield Burgertory store in November last year has faced court.
‘Not the brightest’ church thief hides in pews to steal collection money
A Box Hill South man was not concerned by divine judgement when he broke into a local church twice in hopes of stealing collection money before hiding in the pews to avoid detection.
Quick-thinking truckie thwarts potentially deadly chemical spill
A quick-thinking truck driver has managed to help stop a poisonous chemical from entering Melbourne’s water system before firefighters arrived to finish the job.
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