Tag: My Place
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 Moorabool?
My...
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...
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.
What’s your...
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...
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...
Rob Leslie is on a mission to welcome refugees to Ballan
Rob Leslie is on a mission to welcome people to Ballan.
The church leader has formed a group to welcome refugees to Moorabool.
He speaks to...
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...
MY PLACE
Eynesbury Photography Club’s Jason Ryan speaks to Esther Lauaki about life behind the lens.
What’s your connection to Melton and Moorabool?
I moved to Eynesbury five years...
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Spring brings swoop warning
People are again being warned to look out for swooping birds when they go outside as spring begins.
Simon Ruff, senior wildlife projects officer at...
