Looking After Our Local Environment and Our Health

Dr Vicki Kotsirilos AM talks to Craig Francis about the impacts on our health of traffic related air pollution and gives some practical advice on how we can work locally to address the issue.  Vicki also discusses her focus on lifestyle and preventative medicine, including writing out ‘nature prescriptions’ for her patients, recommending taking advantage of our local green and

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Eat Your Art Out – Melbourne Fringe 2024

Danny Delahunty, Head of Programming and Deputy Creative Director for the 2024 Melbourne Fringe Festival, talks to Craig Francis about this year’s wide range of activities across Melbourne and suburbs.  Events will encompass performing arts, music, dance, cabaret and much more, including this year’s ‘Cooked’ festivities in Federation Square combining Melbourne’s love of food and art.  

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Everyday Science for Science Every Day

As a follow on to National Science Week, Djuke Veldhuis, researcher and educator from Monash University, talks to Craig Francis about her interest and background in anthropology and how it relates to our everyday lives.  Djuke also discusses her learnings from her time in Alaska and Papua New Guinea, and what science tells us about our role in the world

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Around The Bay 2024 – Celebrating 30 Years

Alison McCormack, CEO of Bicycle Network, talks to Craig Francis about celebrating 30 years of the Around The Bay Bike Ride and the various options open to participants for this year’s ride on October 6th.  Alison also discusses their fundraising for Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision and tells us how people can get involved.

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Celebrating National Science Week

Djuke Veldhuis, Chair of the Inspiring Victoria Partnership, and Monash University science expert, talks to Craig Francis about the importance of National Science Week as an opportunity for all of us to better understand various aspects of the world around us.  Djuke also discusses local Bayside events and how we can engage with the activities taking place this week.

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