On the first Friday of each month from 6-7 PM, Cindy Sullivan presents music and chat with a philosophical edge. This special 2 hour episode of ‘What The World Needs Now’ was broadcast on Southern FM from 6-8pm on Saturday 30th August 2025. In this episode, Cindy proposes that ‘what the world needs now’ is RAIN. Let the rain kiss
Read moreThe head of Victoria’s Bicycle Network says cycling should be safe for everyone, and that means tackling ‘illegal motorbikes’ on trains. Clare Arthurs spoke with Alison McCormack.
Read moreCheltenham Golf Club is confident about the future after it applied to Bayside Council to renew its lease on the 9-hole course, which has existed since the 1930s. Club members gathered in numbers to lobby the Council because the renewal wasn’t always certain, as President Phil Parker told Clare Arthurs.
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Legendary Australian band Spiderbait drummer and singer Kram talks to Craig Francis about headlining the upcoming Croxton Park Bandroom ‘Block Party’. Kram also chats about the band’s humble beginnings and subsequent global success following their iconic cover of ‘Black Betty’, and having his children join the band on stage in recent gigs.
Read moreOne unexpected sight on the horse trails in and near Bayside are ponies from Iceland. Local owner, Sara Joquist, adores the breed and rides her ponies in the area regularly. Clare Arthurs asked her about the animals and their unique traits.
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Lucija Valentic, local optician and eye health expert, talks to Craig Francis about the significant impact that increased screen time is having on children and adults alike. Lucija gives her recommendations on what we should be doing about this issue, as well as more general advice on how to look after our eyes.
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