Congratulations to Janinne Gliddon who has been recognised for her efforts to improving indigenous health services in three decades in the public sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por Triple M

Sad to say guys, it's the end of an era for my time here at Triple M for the Central Wheatbelt and Avon Valley Hope you enjoy the last Catch Up :) World According to Quinny- Quinny and I have had a ball of a time together on air, he let us know once again what's going on in Northam at the moment and I'm sure it won't be the last time you hear his p…

Another car crash in our region- Major Crash are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Chedaring Road, Wundowie yesterday afternoon, Retro Reviews with John- 1985 The Breakfast Club was up for discussion this morning, it was my pick for our last chat together :) What a classic and as always John provides some fun facts about the movie you mi…

Aunty Fil gives her 2 cents on the outcome of the budget, the proposed winners and losers. 'Hello Grief- Be My Friend' author Robina Haines gave me couple of minutes of her time this morning to share her story and also she let us know that she is coming out to our region next month. Jim has been MIA for a little while but fear not, he is back on bo…

The 2018 budget is unveiled tonight and looks like there will be a focus on tax breaks and looking after our elderly with aged care. Speaking of budgets... I couldn't help but share a bit of a tune Australia's Biggest Morning Tea events will be happening throughout the region very soon and the big one in Northam is set to be pretty great this year …

Pretty shocking to find out this morning that nearly one in four Australian women aged between 35 and 59 drink excessively to dangerous levels – far out-drinking Aussie men. Sports with Saratsis- A thorough dissection of the Eagles and Dockers games over the weekend Jason Whiteaker from the Shire of Northam let us in on some more details about this…

Senior Sergeant from the Merredin Police filled us in on the cases of vandals causing damage in town, both at the Pioneer Cemetery and at the Vietnam War Memorial in Roy Little Park, there is good news in that the culprits have been found. Whilst Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan was in town, the question of funding cuts to CRCs coul…

John's Retro Review- Born on this date, May 3rd back in 1933 was none other than the godfather of soul, James Brown. James of course, was part of a huge cast in the incredibly entertaining film 'The Blues Brothers'. The Commonwealth Bank confirmed this morning the loss of the historical financial statements of almost 20 million accounts, but insist…

Our WA Government has announced plans to cut $5 million in funding from our CRCs which will likely see operating hours cut and opportunities for trainees restricted. Aunty Fil gives her 2 cents this morning. Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre in our Avon Valley, Northam, has recorded the highest number of escape attempts in Australia... I thi…

A world first trial at UWA is investigating if cannabis can help people suffering from chronic insomnia sleep. Merredin SongFest will be here before we know it and so the Choir Master, Langley Smith, of our local group ‘Achoired Taste’ t is celebrating 10 years this year and came in to give us all the details for what will be a magical, musical wee…

*This week National Road Safety Week and this morning it’s unfortunate to report that we’ve had yet another fatal crash on our country roads. In Wongan Hills on Friday night the life was lost of a young man in his 20s. Macca fills us in with a big review of the football and netball in the Avon over the weekend, big blow outs on the scoreboard this …

*A trip to the movies is a highlight of the school holidays for many kids, but a cinema full of families had a shock when a trailer for a horror movie came on when they were least expecting it at a screening of Peter Rabbit, Aunty Fil gives her 2 cents. *I have a check in with Mia Davies who lets us in on her Anzac day and the local services she at…

*Great news! Treasurer Scott Morrison could have more tax cuts in his Budget after he announced dropped plans for the Medicare levy increase. *Hellie Turner afforded me some time this morning, play write of The Lighthouse Girl that is on a regional tour at the moment and coming to the Merredin Cummins theatre on Friday night. *The World According t…

There's been a decision made not to award the Ross Glendinning Medal in this Sunday’s western derby at Optus Stadium — a call that had West Coast and the Dockers at odds last night, apparently it's because of a change in the sponsorship agreement with Carlton & United Breweries. ANZAC Day tomorrow and in light of that I roped Rob Endersby in to hav…

There is a family in Mundijong with three young children, and two of their children have been diagnosed with MLD “Meta-chromatic Leuko-dystrophy”, an inherited genetic disease with no cure, only treatment to extend life and slow down the disease. There’s a 1 in 40,000 chance of having the gene, with 1 in 4 chance of passing it to your children. Skw…

Major Crime Squad detectives have located the body of a man, believed to be Dean Patrick White, in a camp area north of my home town Quairading. Macca gives us a preview into Round 3 of the Avon Footy Association games! Including the big derby in Northam on Sunday Wendy in Wyalkatchem just received a doggo called Winston, not only is he super cute …

We have a bit of a chat about the immense pressure on our Truckies and at the moment tensions are high over their working conditions and what is expected of them. John's Retro Review- Today is Tim Curry's birthday, he was born on this date in 1946 so this morning we went back to 1975 and the 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' The World According to Quinny…

A report has found instability at our only WA juvenile detention centre with affected proper delivery of education services. The Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services report, released yesterday, found education was "one of the biggest casualties" of a lack of strategic direction at the Banksia Hill Juvenile Detention Centre. Aunty Fil’s thr…

Richard Marek from the Kellerberrin Men's Shed let us know about some great things happening, the restoration of another beauty of a machine, this one from 1939, some tickets are left for the raffle at the CRC for the wonderful table that they made and there's the possible creation of a Sheila's Shed on the cards which is pretty fantastic. Business…

The Seven Network, the Australian television rights holders for the Commonwealth Games, ravaged the organisers because the broadcast vision they provided did not include the athletes entering the stadium, it's been labelled at "disgraceful" closing ceremony for 2018. Ian Macca gave us the review for Round 2 of the Avon Footy Association Games James…

Leader of the National Party WA Mia Davies gave us time this morning to have a chat about the exciting launch of a telecommunications network set bring a new era in internet connectivity and speed for our region. Mia also gave her stance on the issues surrounding live export as of late. MACCA IS BACK- Ian Macca is back on the airwaves letting us kn…

The African nation of Cameroon has lost one-third of its Commonwealth Games team .Yesterday afternoon Cameroon officials revealed eight out of the 24 athletes on their team had gone missing from the games village. Out of those who went missing, two were still due to compete. Johns' Retro Review this morning released on this date in1969. Support You…

Eliza Wynn from the Avon Valley and Wheatbelt Advocate let us know about a new restaturant that is to be set up in the main street of Northam, we recently had successful graduated from our regional TAFE program and lastly we touched on the big issue lately which is the government cuts to our Community Resource Centres. Released on this date in 1974…

The Upper House of the WA Parliament is demanding the McGowan Government reverse its cuts to regional education, including Moora Residential College where the fight is continuing to save it and Aunty Fil threw in her 2 cents this morning. Senior Sergeant Geoff Dickson from the Northam police let us know of course about the impending double demerit …

Australia is set to expel the 2 'undeclared intelligence officers' along with the 21 other countries who have collectively sent 130 diplomats back to Russia. Mr. Barry Urqhart from Marketing Focus has a chat with me about Home Businesses, a really interesting discussion especially when we have so many people working from home in our region. Today i…

A dark day for Aussie cricket, Steve Smith has been banned from one Test in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal, we have a bit of debrief about it all with our resident Joel, Sports with Saratsis for your Monday James West let us know how the big Northam ball went over the weekend and the Farmers Markets were a bit of hit also with Molly Dickson…

Sports with Saratsis on Friday to celebrate the beginning of the 2018 season, we have a debrief over last night’s game and look into the weekend for our Eagles and Dockers. President of Farming Champions Mary Nanke gives me some time to talk about the big event on in Perth today Farmer on Your Plate, showcasing produce from all over the state inclu…

Bushfire advice was issued yesterday for people in parts of Dale in the Shire of Beverley yesterday. The alert level for this fire has been downgraded as the fire is contained and under control. Judy from Beverly gave me a call this morning with a bit of an update on things. Galaxy Quest was our Retro Review film this morning with John from Grass V…

Tanya Richardson from the Volunteering WA Wheatbelt Hub lets us know about some awesome positions available throughout the region. Energy Minister Ben Wyatt attended the ground-breaking ceremony yesterday for the State’s newest solar farm in Northam! Aunty Fil throws in her 2 cents on the future WA government funding for health Craig Gmeiner tells …

Barry Urqhart from Marketing Focus dissects what the term 'Money back guarantee' really means to to businesses and customers today Merredin Repertory Club has their first performances for the year this week, Director Meg lets us know what we're in for Around the Towns for the Shire of Toodyay- Merredith reminds us of the awesome Toodyay Music Festi…

James managed to get down to see the motorbikes take off yesterday morning for the big Black Dog Ride, a huge ride that raises funds and awareness for depression and suicide prevention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por Triple M

A snippet of the big stories out in the paper this week, Eliza fills us in :) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por Triple M

Great chat with Ivo this morning, we had a talk about the disclosure of criminal convictions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por Triple M

President Xi Jinping's Social Credit System sounds...interesting... The system will be rolled out by 2020, and will give each of the country's 1.3 billion people a score based on their "trustworthiness". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por Triple M

Claire is a Parent Educator, Resilience Trainer, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Counselor and Family Therapist, just to add a few notches to her belt, wonderful to have someone on this morning with so much knowledge on the subject. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por Triple M

Prepare yourself guys, the Bindoon Primary School Fete & Mango Festival is almost here! Nadine from the shire gives us all the details :) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por Triple M

Mummabear has been in the teaching world for 30+ years and has seen a bit of bullying in her time as an educator, was great to have her on this morning to discuss the issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por Triple M

Clairsy had his beginnings right here at the Merredin station in 1983 and this year marks 35 years on radio, managed to get him on board this morning, what a legend! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por Triple M

Quinny makes a shout out to some great young sporting women from the region, a Rotary Quiz on tomorrow night and the Black Dog ride on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por Triple M

1975 it came out- A Rock Opera so to speak, what a film it was/is! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por Triple M

Dane Swan is coming to the Q Pub! Lock in Saturday 17 March for a ripper night in Quairading. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por Triple M

Britain is to kick out 23 Russian diplomats, the biggest such expulsion since the Cold War... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por Triple M

A double dose of Davo this morning- he tells us what we can look forward at the show this weekend, celebrating in 100 years so all the more special for 2018! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por Triple M

For the love of literature and reading we've got a big swim meet happening next weekend in Bruce Rock, coordinated by Rotary members throughout the Wheatbelt :) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por Triple M

Over the weekend, Attenborough was awarded the 2017 Britain-Australia Society Award and, in his acceptance speech he revealed we play host to his favourite place in the world! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por Triple M

Minister David Gillespie says there's been a "reluctance to look at adoption as a solution to getting a good outcome for our children". He has said he would push states and territories to consider more "open adoptions" for Indigenous children — where a child is able to have continued contact with his or her biological parents. Not a light topic of …

A truck convoy will roll into town today, and protesters have promised to make plenty of noise until Moora Residential College is saved. The rally is expected to begin within the nect hour and here is hoping the government hear the concerns today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por Triple M

The first of many chats with Barry this morning, we discuss the concept of Reverse- Mentoring, a really interesting conversation that is worth the listen out there for any businesses owners/leaders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por Triple M

Richard let us know how things are going with the Kellerberrin Men’s Shed at the moment, a classic piece of machinery is back up and running, there is a beautifully crafted table up for grabs in a raffle at the CRC and we've got some visitors coming to town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Another classic from Davo this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por Triple M