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Andrew Bath from the Colac Fire Brigade has a chat at the Colac Truck and Ute Show

Ivan McCallum from the Colac Lions Club has a chat at the Colac Truck and Ute show.

Vicki from the Colac Kana Festival drops in during our live broadcast to talk about some of the festival highlights.

Andrew from the Colac City Band drops by the live broadcast at the Colac Kana Festival.

Andrew Beale and Wayne Cahill dropped in for a chat about the upcoming showcase at the Red Rock Regional Gallery.

For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/rrrtag

Daniel provides an update on the fast approaching Colac Truck and Ute Show.

Stay updated at https://www.facebook.com/colactruckanduteshow

Robyn Alexander chats about the completion of the Cressy Water Tower Mural project.

Dan Warner from the Larrikins chats to Jof about the iconic Australian silent film 'The Sentimental Bloke' which will be screening at the Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery as part of their festivities on Saturday 30th of March.

Associate Professor Peter Christoff discusses the book he edited The Fires Next Time and the community forum that's happening at Lorne Community Connect.

More information available at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1181847

Jim Uttings shares information about all the activities and entertainment at this years bird themed Deans Marsh Festival on Sunday 17th of March.

For full details visit https://deansmarsh.org.au/deans-marsh-festival/

Brayden from the Colac Kana Festival chats about the upcoming 'Our World of Sport' themed parade and market.

Robyn Alexander shares information about the current grant funding round available to local community groups and organisations which close on March 31st.

For full details and to apply visit https://www.southwestcommunityfoundation.org/grants

Andrew chats to Jof ahead of his information session at the Colac Library on Thursday 22nd of February to discuss his new book 'Deep Listening to Nature' and sound recordings.

For more information visit https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/event/9948371

Sarah Doyle from Apollo Bay Arts inc chats to Jof about the upcoming Art Show and details for submitting entries (which close on February 25th).

For more information head to www.apollobayarts.com.au/

Judy Donald chats to Jof about the upcoming 30th anniversary celebrations for the Colac Rock n Roll club.

More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/groups/159354307928167

Rosemary and Garry Richardson chat to Jof about the upcoming year of activities and groups at Colac Otway U3A.

For more information visit https://u3acolacotway.org.au/

Sam chats to Jof about the fundraising efforts of Team Eeyore for brain cancer research.

For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551416077192

Matthew Taylor chats to Jof about the launch of the Beeac Community Market which is happening this Sunday.

Michael Berry from the Birregurra Motor Enthusiasts Club chats to Jof about their inaugural Show n' Shine.

Find out more information at https://www.facebook.com/birremotorclub

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/

Local artist Fingle Sin chats to Jof about an upcoming school holiday activity at the Colac Neighbourhood House.

Daniel chats to Jof about the Colac Santa Run, some tips for being fire safe over summer and an update on the Colac Truck and Ute Show.

Visit https://www.facebook.com/colactruckanduteshow for more information

Deans Marsh Community Cottage Events Coordinator Jim Utting chats about the upcoming community Christmas celebrations in Deans Marsh.

For full details visit www.deansmarsh.org.au

Francis dropped in to chat about the upcoming Ska Nation Music Festival in Colac.

Head to https://www.facebook.com/events/231087209565076 for more details

The Mutiny Mob Social Motorcycle Club dropped in for a chat about the return of the Colac Toy collection which will be donated to Colac Area Health at the Colac City Band Carols by Candlelight on Friday 15th of December.

For more information visit their page https://www.facebook.com/MutinymobSMC

Murray Green chats about his upcoming adventure across Australia to raise money for the Cancer Council as part of the Shitbox Rally.

You can find out more information and donate at https://autumn2024.shitboxrally.com.au/the-big-red-car

Kris from Kreative Business Marketing dropped in for a quick chat about the 'Spend $10 at 5' initiative.

Find out more at https://www.facebook.com/events/827069222756245

Lisa Deppeler, founder of Otway Coastal Environment Action Network, discusses the upcoming screening of Southern Blast at Brewicolo in the Ocean Grove on Sunday 19th of November and the Aireys Inlet Community Centre on Saturday 25th of November.

Visit www.ocean.org.au for more information.

As the youngest finalist in this years North Bellarine Film Festival, Lea Phillips chats about her entry - Catching Climate.

Find out more information at https://www.facebook.com/NorthBellarineFilmFestival

Andrew chats to Jonathan about the Colac City Band's Remembrance Day Lunch concert and the upcoming Carols by Candlelight performances in Winchelsea, Beeac and Colac.

Misty phoned in to chat about the upcoming Cobden Sunday Funday.

Find out more information on the Cobden Pioneer Park Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/cobdenpioneerpark

Jane Bear and Fiona Jellie speak to Jonathan at the Colac Show about their current and upcoming projects with the Maker's Space.

Find out more at https://www.facebook.com/colacmakersspace

Leslie Christie talks about the monthly Winchelsea Community Market.

You can contact the market organisers via winchelseamarket@gmail.com or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553215553346

Amanda from the Polwarth CWA dropped by the OCR FM broadcast at the Colac Show for a chat about the local branches.

Find out more information at https://www.facebook.com/p/CWA-Polwarth-Group-100079982313689/

Carl Jones from the Winchelsea Repertory Society phones in to chat about the upcoming performance of 'Under the Big Top'.

Tickets available at https://www.trybooking.com/CLYZN

Colac Otway Shire Youth Engagement Project Officers Chelsea and Ed chat about the current Youth Photography Competition, 2023 Youth Survey and upcoming training sessions.

For details visit https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/Community-services/Youth-services

Maree Powell dropped in to chat about the upcoming Haunted House at the Log Cabin Scout Hall in Colac.

Details at https://www.facebook.com/ScoutsHauntedHouse including ticketing link for the 'No Scares' Monday walkthrough.

Charlie chats to Jonathan about his latest release 'When My Ship Comes In'.

Check out more of Charlie's music at http://charliepowling.com.au/charliepowling.php

Bella chats with Jof about her upcoming music release tour to promote 'Care too Much'.

Find out more about her tunes and touring at https://www.belladeer.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.

Daryl Lawrence from the Colac Orchid Club chats about the upcoming Orchid Show in Colac.

For more information visit their Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2400079436906929

Sylvester phoned in from the OCR FM Bunnings BBQ fundraiser, where there's footy fever fun for the Grand Final. Pop down and say hi, grab a snag and drink to support OCR FM community radio station.

Colac Otway Shire Municipal Emergency Management Officer Scott Hilditch talks about preparing properties ahead of the bushfire season.

Discussion includes ways to reduce risk and the registration requirements for burn offs.

More information is available at https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/My-property/Fire-and-emergencies/Burning-off-and-Fire-Restrictions

Deb Gartland chats about all the events that are happening as part of the Old Beechy Golden Gumboot Hunt during the September school holidays

More information and updates can be found at https://www.facebook.com/goldengumboot

Rhiannon Young discusses her open letter to the local Council about having a BMX track created.

If you'd like to find out more or sign the campaign visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScM1ONhzjwm4wVgK9-p7eU_ImubbQQJea3HxfmWaGthHvoeKg/viewform?pli=1

Sharon Williamson talks about the launch of a Gala Dinner to raise funds for Camp Quality.

It will be held at the Lake Colac Bowling Club on Saturday 14th of October.

Tickets informaiton can be found at https://www.facebook.com/groups/950865292340885

Charlotte Breen talks about caring for her mother with MS and how the Young Carers Network provides support.

Applications close on September 12th for the current grants of up to $3,768 to young carers aged 12-25 to assist with educational costs while they provide unpaid care.

Applicants can apply via the Young Carers Network website: https://youngcarersnetwork.com.au/bursary/young-carer-bursary/

Krazy Dawg phones in to chat about his latest release 'Lambo Club'.

Check him out at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550006967122

Members from Shae K'It Studios dropped in to chat about their success moving through to the Dancelife Unite National Championship in September in NSW.

You can support their journey by joining in with their fundraising in the lead up.

Details at https://www.facebook.com/shaekitstudios

Pat Mackle chats to Jof about the WinterWild Festival which is being held in Apollo Bay across August 25th to 27th.

Tickets and more information available at www.winterwild.com.au

Colac Salvation Army Corps Officer Lieutenant Paul Trotter drops in to the studio to talk about the recently opened Community Centre which features a drop-in centre, worship centre, playgroup area, meeting rooms, showers, laundry, and food pantry for those seeking assistance.

For updates and more information visit https://www.facebook.com/TheSalvosColac

Melissa Smith from Let's Talk Colac chats about the upcoming walkathon.

Registrations are open now, so head to https://lets-talk-colac.grassrootz.com/walk-the-walk-for-lets-talk to get involved.

Laura Carrazza from Keep Australia Beautiful chats about the 6 R's and what you can do to help promote sustainability.

Find out more at https://kab.org.au/

Sonya Tufnell from Orange Sky speaks to Jof about Homelessness Week and the upcoming Sudsy Challenge in September to help raise funds and awareness.

More information can be found at https://www.thesudsychallenge.com.au/

Nicky from the Corangamite Film Society chats about the great selection of films and venues at this years Corangamite Film Festival.

More details at https://corangamitefilmsociety.com/

Naomi Letteri discusses the upcoming Dying to Know Day event at Anam Cara on Tuesday 8th of August featuring guest speaker Sally Cant who is the author of 'Conversations about Death', 'The Ultimate Funeral Guide' and 'The Heart and Soul of Celebrancy'.

Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1293942111546802 for more information

Ami chats to Jof about the inaugral Otways Winter Festival that's raising funds for the Colac Area Health Foundation.

More information is available at https://www.facebook.com/events/206184435608317

David McKenzie drops in to chat about auditions for the upcoming Colac Players production of 'Ladies Day'

More info available at https://www.facebook.com/colacplayers

Bill Fraser phones in to chat about the upcoming WinterWild Festival in Apollo Bay.

Tickets and information are available at https://www.winterwild.com.au/

Jonathan chats with Jordy, Merran and Peter from the Camperdown Robert Burns Festival about all the different events and activities happening in Camperdown across June 29th to July 2nd. For more information and ticketing details head to https://camperdownburnsfestival.com.au/ or the Facebook page.

Writer, producer and performer Alli Pope chats to Jof about the upcoming performance of Snowy and the Seven Cool Dudes at COPACC on Wednesday 28th of June.

Tickets and more information can be found at https://www.copacc.com.au/THEATRE-SEASON-2023/SNOWY-AND-THE-7-COOL-DUDES-2023

Steve chats to Jof about his music writing career and influences, as well as the release of his latest track It's a Dream.

Find out more about Steve and his music at https://stevebellprojects.com/

Susan speaks to Jof about the release of her recent album and it's lead single Ruby Ruby.

Find more of her music here https://www.susanmuranty.com/

Colac optometrist Leigh Plowman chats about Optometry Australia’s Dry Eye Guide and the recent announcement that Victorians now have access to a new chronic severe dry eye disease treatment listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

Colac Community Hub Inc Centre Manager Rachel Wood chats to Jof about the launch of an updated and expanded community directory and new webpage dedicated to volunteering on Community Hub Inc’s website. The launch will be on Tuesday 13th of June at COPACC and the new information will be available at the Hub's website http://www.communityhubinc.org.au/

Rachaela chats to Jof about her debut release 'Complicated'

Fin her music and more information at https://www.rachaelcoltrona.com/

Anirban chats to Jof about his recent release 'You on my Side'.

For more of his story and music visit https://www.anirbanjee.com/

Barwon Community Legal Service's Community Development Manager Alex Jones chats to Jof about two events occuring during Law Week in Colac:

Monday 15th May - Free legal 'Health Check' at the Colac Neighbourhood House between 12pm and 3pm.

Tuesday 16th May - Barwon Warm Safe Home Community Project at Colac Library between 1pm and 3pm.

For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/barwoncls

Jof chats to Castle about her recent release 'Mine' and catches up on some of her journey since last they spoke late last year.

Check out the rest of her tunes at https://www.castlehughes.com.au/

Avalanche chat about the legacy of their band name, pub rock and upcoming gigs.

Toby McKenzie from Camperdown Theatre Company speaks to Jof about the upcoming 75th anniversary performance and reunion.

Tickets and more information available at https://www.facebook.com/camperdowntheatreco or https://www.camperdowntheatrecompany.com.au/current-show

Amy chats to Jof about the upcoming Mother's Day Classic in Colac.

Find out more information at https://www.facebook.com/MDC.colac and register for the event at https://www.mothersdayclassic.com.au/vic-colac

Stephen 'Pumpkin' Pefanis dropped in to the studio for a catch up after the Good Friday Appeal and Colac Truck and Ute Show, plus some timely reminders as we head into the colder, wetter months.

As the school holidays approach, Lynne Richardson talks about the upcoming Colac Otway Arts Trail

Stay update at https://www.facebook.com/Colacotwayartstrail

Simon phones in to give an update on the current Corangamite Film Society season and the upcoming screenings as part of Thursday Pictures.

More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/CorangamiteFilmSociety

Burnsy chats about his recent release 'Afraid of Sharks'.

Follow his work at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100023081301983

Luke Phillips drops in to chat about foraging and unearthing local history, plus an upcoming episode of 'The Weekend Prospector' on 7mate.

Find out more at https://www.facebook.com/DIGITDETECTING

Ava Schram dropped in to the studio to have a chat about her line of t-shirts and hoodies being sold to raise funds for the Good Friday Appeal.

You can purchase here https://borneapparel.com.au/product-category/community-of-love-and-charity/ or make a direct donation to her Good Friday Appeal page at 

Mel Duve chats to Jof about the upcoming movie screening of 'The Whale' at Colac Cinemas on Friday 3rd of March.

Lark chats to Jof about the release of her latest track 'Unicorn'

Find more of Lark's music here https://www.facebook.com/lalalarkmusic/ 

Jof chats to Toni Childs about her musical tour which is coming to COPACC on Saturday 4th of March, as well as the plans for the release of her next albums and the environmental message behind them.

Tickets available at https://ocrfm.org.au/calendar/improvaganza/34084/

More information about 'It's a Beautiful Noise' and future projects visit https://www.tonichilds.com/2019/09/18/its-all-a-beautiful-noise-preorder/

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

James phones in to 921 from the US to discuss the release of his track 'Hold Me Close'

Check out more of his tunes at https://open.spotify.com/artist/5w6smO5ALw7Zridxu6XTFQ

Lyn Russell from the Colac Kana Festival chats about the 'circus' themed festival for 2023.

For more information about becoming a sponsor, parade participant, Fair in the Square vendor or entertainer on the community stage head to https://www.facebook.com/KanaFestivalColac

Troy Jones phones in to talk about the upcoming Camp Quality Geelong Convoy.

More details at https://www.facebook.com/groups/171124694880797

Brendan Delorenzo chats to Jof about the 2023 local baseball season, training and recruitment of a female team for the competition.

For more info visit https://www.facebook.com/ColacBravesBaseballClub

Geoff De La Rue drops in to chat about registering for the Colac Rotary Otway Trail Run, helping to raise funds for the Colac Area Health Foundation.

Registration and more information available at https://www.facebook.com/rotarycolac

Rhonda Mahoney dropped in to the studio to chat to Jonathan about the upcoming performance of 'Cosi' and the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Colac Players.

Details on auditions and more information available at https://www.facebook.com/colacplayers

Daniel phones in to give an update on the return of the Colac Truck and Ute Show.

Stay updated and find more information at https://www.facebook.com/colactruckanduteshow

Laura Pugliese the Geelong Regional Library Community Outreach coordinator speaks to Jonathan about the local service and volunteering opportunities to help deliver library materials to members of the community who are unable to access their local library due to ill health or mobility challenges.

For more information about volunteering for the service please contact Mary at the Home Library Service in Colac on 5231 4613 or email hlscolac@grlc.vic.gov.au

Kate Hanson phones in to discuss the 2023 Colac Otway Shire Community Awards.

Digital nominations are available here https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/Council-the-shire/Permits-applications-forms/Community-Awards-Nominations

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

Colac Otway L2P Program Coordinator Bhakti De Bon chats about the local program training mentors and drivers.

More information is available at https://www.facebook.com/ColacOtwayL2P/

Cororooke Hall Committee's Geoff Robinson talks about the upcoming celebrations in Cororooke on January 28th, including an art exhibition, community market, Op Shop fashion parade and the the unveiling of a new mural. 

Jack from the Lazy Guns chats about being in a band with his brothers and the release of their track 'I Like It When I'm with You'

Find out more about their tunes here https://linktr.ee/lazyguns

ƵOE chats to Jof about her debut single 'Fire'

Find out more at https://www.facebook.com/ZOEfromearth

Jof chats with local snake catcher Benny McNamara about the return of snake season as the weather warms up and what locals can do to stay safe.

Stay up to date with local sightings at https://www.facebook.com/groups/369935497430518/

Shaun discusses his current Australian tour 'Holding On to Hope' which will be at the Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery on Friday 2nd of December.

Details at https://www.facebook.com/events/844925426490709

Sheralee speaks to Jof about the upcoming Christmas festivities in Cobden.

Details at https://www.facebook.com/events/1348869099255843