At least 1.4 million Victorian households have pets (2023 pet census) but what happens when they die? A new law allows them to be buried with their owners. There is an eco-friendly alternative to burial and gas-fired cremation: water cremation. Clare Arthurs asked LeAnne Martin from Resting Waterswhat most people do when their pets die.
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Justin Davies from the Tortured Souls performs live in the Southern FM studios and chats to Craig Francis about his sudden arrival on the music scene, the new single and forthcoming album, and becoming the support act for one of his long term musical heroes.
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Here is the Podcast of Sunday Lunch from 12 April 2026 in which our theme was SUGAR! Don’t ask why, it just was. We hope you enjoy it. If you’d like to hear the broadcast, click on READ MORE below.
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Thursday 9 April 2026 ROCK UP! with Ratts. 100% Australian music – Supporting Indie artists & OZ music legends. If you missed the show, never fear, you can listen back, or download here. ROCK UP! is on air 4-6 PM every Thursday on 88.3 Southern FM.
Read moreThe Bayside Climate Crisis Action Group is holding an EV information night on April 23rd, 2026 from 6pm at Brighton Town Hall. Annette Benger (pictured) from BCCAG told Clare Arthurs what’s happening. BCCAG website https://bccag.org.au/
Read moreThe on-again, off-again history of the century-old Mentone Public Library has taken a new turn. It’s been relaunched as a centre for local writers. Steve Carey told Clare Arthurs their plans. https://mentonepubliclibrary.com/
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