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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A record crowd turned out for the October open day at the Bay Road Heathland Sanctuary with rare flowers still in bloom. The area is one of few original bushland areas to survive since colonial settlement. Despite being surrounded by apartments and sports fields, it’s an important area for biodiversity and a significant seed bank. The Convenor of the
Read moreThe Melbourne PC User Group has grown to become much more than advice for people keen on computers and fixing problems. Whether you’re a gamer, a digital artist, or just keen to connect with other people interested in technology, the Bayside club has something for you. David Stonier-Gibson explains.
Read moreJust some of the stories heard this week with Clare Arthurs, Wednesday 12-2. A new career at 70 Ian Benskin retrained as a gym instructor after he retired from finance. He spoke to Sophia Grant. Art Appreciation Artist Jessica Watson-Thorp on Clarice Beckett. Money and mental well-being Money Coach Megan Christie has tips for a healthy outlook on money.
Read moreFor more than 30 years, Ian Benskin worked in finance. These days you’re more likely to find him on the golf course, checking his beehives, or running fitness classes in Brighton and Mentone. Ian told RMIT Journalism student, Sophia Grant, how he’s enjoying a new career in his 70’s.
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