My Neighbourhood
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My Melton: Peter Swann
Peter Swann, 24, is a serial volunteer. The Melton Uniting Church Op Shop assistant manager tells Sumeyya Ilanbey that he loves to help out whenever,…
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My Moorabool: Kevin Healey
Kevin Healey longed for a sense of belonging when he lived in the ‘burbs. He tells Sumeyya Ilanbey his love for feeling part of the…
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Melton resident Carolyn MacGavin shares her love of music
Carolyn MacGavin, 69, has been on the airwaves for the past three decades, sharing her love of music and quirky facts about famous musicians. She…
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Bacchus Marsh’s Geoff Threlfall on never looking back
Bacchus Marsh Great War centenary committee secretary Geoff Threlfall made a tree change from Melbourne’s northern suburbs 17 years ago and, as he tells Laura Michell,…
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My Melton: Val Fisher and Tania Verocci-Penberthy
Val Fisher and Tania Verocchi-Penberthy are part of the newly formed Melton Singers Group. They tell Sumeyya Ilanbey about the mental health benefits of singing.…
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Mazi McBurnie on writing nine books in less than nine months
Mazi McBurnie, 71, has written nine books in less than nine months. She tells Sumeyya Ilanbey she fell in love with Bacchus Marsh after moving from…
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Tim Welshe speaks about life as a Diggers Rest CFA volunteer
Tim Welshe was only 16 when he volunteered to join the Country Fire Authority. Now 30, the diesel mechanic is captain of the Diggers Rest brigade.…
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Sue Bartleman speaks about the Millrose Cottage
Ballan’s Sue Bartleman tells Sumeyya Ilanbey about her love of fabrics and the Millrose Cottage, which she owns and operates. What’s your connection to…
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Broden Borg on serving as a Melton councillor for six years
Broden Borg, 28, served as a Melton councillor for six years until he left for Dubai in 2014. He’s back home for the next few…
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Vietnam veteran ‘Irish’ Kummerlowe on life after the military
Vietnam veteran ‘Irish’ Kummerlowe has been president of the Bacchus Marsh RSL for four terms. He tells Sumeyya Ilanbey about life after the military. …
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Lesley Jenner on contributing to the Melton community
When Lesley Jenner moved to Melton 12 years ago, she wanted to meet friends, socialise and contribute to her new community. She tells Sumeyya Ilanbey…
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Ballan resident Stephanie Day share her love of trees
Stephanie Day founded the Ballan Arboretum Group in 2014 to share her love of trees with the community. She discusses their significant role in Moorabool’s…
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Damien Loizou on issues confronting Aboriginal people
Warlpiri man Damien Loizou recently gave a talk at the Bacchus Marsh library about issues confronting Aboriginal people. He speaks with Sumeyya Ilanbey about the…
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Chieko Hester immerses herself in Gisborne’s art scene
Japanese-born origamist Chieko Hester tells reporter Matt Crossman it wasn’t until she moved to Gisborne that she immersed herself in the art world. How…
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My Moorabool: Glenda Jones wants everyone to know about Bacchus Marsh
Glenda Jones thinks she’s found the sweet spot of regional Victoria in Bacchus Marsh and she wants everyone to know about it. She spoke to…
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