Alli Harding brings you stories from our community, with a special focus on wellbeing, lifestyle and travel.
Breast cancer survivor Sophie van Haalen (left) and her sister Emily Jabour (right) joined Alli Harding in the studio today to discuss the emotional and physical impact of the disease on the patient, and their family and friends. Sophie, 37, was living a ‘pretty much perfect’ life when she was suddenly diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer in May last
Read moreMS ambassador Sam Bidey joined Alli Harding on Sunday 21 April to discuss his journey with the condition, and the importance of fundraising for more research – and ultimately, a cure. Sam, a media officer with Victoria Police, was diagnosed with MS when he was 29 and had not long moved in with his now-wife Christine. Now 32, Sam and
Read moreHerbs, fruit and veggie swaps, recycling trailers, secondhand clothes stalls, cargo bike trials, and much more will be available at the inaugural Sandy Eco Expo on Saturday 11 May. Alli Harding from South of the River was joined in the studio on Sunday 7 April by expo organisers Kate Stitfold and Simon Gaites. They are part of a team of
Read moreBlack Rock runner Donna Urquhart loves running but she’s not content with running along the beach … instead she set herself a goal to achieve the longest run in a polar region. Donna, an Associate Professor at Monash University, completed the 1300km ultramarathon in Antarctica in January. She ran up to 60km every day for 26 days – and all
Read moreIn a magical outcome for wildlife lovers, community pressure has today forced the banishment of The Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience to a nearby community forest. In an emergency meeting today, Mornington Peninsula Council voted unanimously to move the upcoming event from The Briars sanctuary to the Briars Community Forest (dog walking park), 500 metres away. Wildlife advocates are celebrating
Read moreMornington Peninsula Shire Council and Warner Bros are reconsidering the controversial wildlife sanctuary location of the Harry Potter Forbidden Forest event. A statement from the CEO of Mornington Peninsula Shire, John Baker, has just been posted on the shire’s Facebook page: “Together with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, Mornington Peninsula Shire is re-evaluating the current location of the Harry
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