Police say crime has dropped in the general areas around Glen Eira, Bayside and Kingston. To find out what is working to make our suburbs safer, Clare Arthurs spoke to Leading Senior Constable Tania Stacey from the Proactive Policing Unit for the Southern Metro Region. They began by talking about what ‘proactive’ approaches look like in practice.
Read moreKingston Council has appointed three writers-in-residence to connect with other writers in the community as well as doing their own projects. We invited one of them, Kimberly Gillan, to chat about the project. She joined Clare Arthurs, and Steve Carey from the Kingston Writers Centre, and Steve began by asking her about the writer in residence programme.
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Aania Tandon, acting media manager for Australian Red Cross Victoria and Tasmania, talks to Craig Francis about the recently opened blood and plasma donor centre in Cheltenham. Aania also discusses the importance of people donating and what to expect for those who may be donating for the first time.
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At Sandybeach Centre, you’ll find programs and activities ranging from health and fitness to cooking, armchair travel and musical entertainment. Elana Pedersen from Sandybeach Centre tells you more in this podcast from The Community Block, broadcast on Tuesday 12 May 2026. Check out The Beatles Show featuring Paul O’Gorman and Gary Hammond on Friday 26 June 2026 at Sandybeach Centre.
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In this edition of The Spirit Within, Glenford Noble chats with singer-songwriter Tim Clark. As well as featuring songs by some of Tim’s favourite artists, Tim and guitarist Rory Newman perform three songs live in the studio. Photo: Glenford (left) with Tim and Rory. The Spirit Within, broadcast Tuesday 12 May 2026 on The Community Block at 88.3 Southern FM
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Monique diMattina, composer, lyricist and book writer of the Miles Franklin based musical ‘Stella’, talks to Craig Francis about the background to the musical and the outstanding cast involved. Monique also shares details of the forthcoming season at Monash University’s Alexander Theatre from June 12th to 20th.
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