| Sammy J's Missing Moments: Emily and Eden's Bat Mitzvah |
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 Emily and Eden were planning a big year of roller skating, a Wizard of Oz school production, and their own Bat Mitzvahs - a rite of passage for every Jewish child. But then coronavirus came along and spoiled the fun. Can Sammy J and his guests recreate the special event? |
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| Women's Health Week series with Libbi Gorr |
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 Libbi Gorr is presenting a special two-part live streamed event focusing on women’s health and wellbeing for Women’s Health Week. Part 1: The Mental Load - Sunday, 6 September, 10-11am on ABC Radio Melbourne and Victoria and ABC Melbourne Facebook Live Part 2: The Private Parts – Wednesday, 9 September, 8.30-9.30pm on ABC Melbourne Facebook Live |
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| A golden thread of hope starts a chain reaction |
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| Coronavirus anger and disappointment hides moments of care and compassion, writes Virginia Trioli. | | |
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| Jacinta's reading, watching and listening list |
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| We caught up with Jacinta Parsons to find out what she's doing to keep sane during lockdown. | | |
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| Working through COVID-19, with Raf Epstein |
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 “We're all in this together" yet every community is unique, with different needs and ways of connecting. ABC Melbourne is partnering with the Victorian Council of Social Service to deliver a series of online events to discuss critical COVID-19 public health and legal information. There will be a focus on working with communities and language groups that might not ordinarily engage with the mainstream media. Exploring a range of themes from workplace issues, to housing, wellbeing and mental health, these sessions will provide a platform for communities to hear from experts, ask questions and air their concerns. The first session Working during Covid-19 will be hosted by Raf Epstein on Thursday, 3 September, 7.30-8.30pm on ABC Melbourne Facebook. This session will be translated into Hindi, Arabic and Mandarin. |
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| Rebuilding after Black Summer |
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| The Conversation Hour catches up with those in bushfire-affected communities almost eight months after devastating fires ripped through East Gippsland and the state’s north-east. | | |
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| Planting seeds of recovery |
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Milusa Giles and her husband Kevin have been living in a caravan on their Sarsfield property since catastrophic bushfires tore through East Gippsland on December 30 last year. Work is underway to rebuild their home and replant their wildflower farm. |
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 Peregrine Falcons have been nesting at 367 Collins St since 1991. It took more than two years of planning, but in mid-August a Birdlife Australia volunteer finally renovated the famous falcons' nesting boxes. |
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"Schools are ready either way," Julie Podbury, President of the Australian Principals Federation tells Sammy J. |
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Phillip Island Nature Parks ranger and live stream commentator Skye Nichol tells Raf Epstein their viral success was inevitable. |
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A surge in online shopping is starting to take a toll on Australia Post workers. Jacinta Parsons looks into the extraordinary journey of a Melbourne parcel. |
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We’re half-way into the lockdown marathon and it is now that Melbourne's "race begins to take shape", according to Australian long-distance champ Steve Moneghetti, on Weekends with
Libbi Gorr. |
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 Virginia Trioli and Insiders ABC presenter David Speers wrap up another big week in news and politics. |
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| 30 vegetarian dinner recipes |
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 If you don’t eat meat or would like to eat less meat, here’s a list of 30 delicious and filling recipes to help you nail vegetarian dinners. |
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