| | | As Melbourne starts moving and operating again, we take a look at Melbourne in the moment, a snapshot of Melbourne as we slowly wake from our pandemic slumber. | |
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"More detail please," catches on |
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| Each Thursday at 2pm Jacinta Parsons is joined by twitcher and writer Sean Dooley for Squawk-back, a segment all about the birds (and the bees).
When Virginia heard a young talkback caller, Orlo ask for more detail about how birds mate, she thought it would make a great t ’shirt. So did one of our listener’s, who kindly sent one in.
Then on Swquawk-back, they followed this up, and provided Orlo a more detailed answer on how birds mate. | |
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Raf’s adventures in a COVID-19 testing lab | |
| Ever wondered what it's like to get tested for COVID-19?
Raf Epstein went along to Melbourne Pathology to find out how it all operates. | |
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A well-deserved Melbie Award | |
| Meet Marty, the man whose phone number is one digit away from ABC Radio Melbourne’s. He's been accidentally receiving text messages for the last ten years and offering counsel to listeners. | |
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Be part of Raf's generation COVID-19 capsule | |
| These COVID-19 times are strange. But are they the strangest we’ve ever seen?
Raf Epstein is building a generation capsule and he needs your help. He wants to hear from Melburnians of every age about what this time is like for you, and how it compares to what you’ve already lived through.
Nominate yourself, or someone you know. Don’t forget to own up to your age, or at least an age range, and share the wisdom your years have given you. | |
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Missing boy found | |
| After two freezing nights on Mount Disappointment, William Callaghan was found by rescuers using a search strategy "tailor-made" for his autism, an effort advocates say we can all celebrate and learn from. | |
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Take 2: Grandstand AFL is back | |
| Our expert commentary team are back, led by Alister Nicholson, Corbin Middlemas, Kelli Underwood, Matt Clinch and welcoming to the team, former footballer Tony Armstrong.
Also joining the Grandstand team this season is Cameron Ling. Cameron will join Alister and Adam Ramanauskas from midday each Saturday with all the latest on the AFL with The Lead.
From midday Sunday, Corbin will host Grandstand AFL, joining him will be Lauren Arnell and Brett Deledio.
Want to hear Roy and HG? Hear them live on the ABC listen app (just click the ABC Grandstand button) or download their podcast Bludging from the Blindside. | |
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Alternative listening during Grandstand | |
| With footy back, we give you a choice. If you like your sport, you can listen to ABC Radio Melbourne on 774AM or to ABC Grandstand, your 24 hour sports station on the ABC listen app or at abc.net.au/grandstand.
But if you’re not a big sports fan, tune in to ABC Radio Melbourne on one of our digital platforms, and you'll hear some great programs. The easiest way is to tune in to Channel 25 on your free to air TV, stream on abc.net.au/radio, on digital radio or on the ABC listen app. | |
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Other ABC online stories to catch up on |
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Takeover Melbourne Competition - Entries close June 27! |
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| High school students* across greater Melbourne have two weeks left to enter their stories in the Takeover Melbourne Competition.
Winners get to work with ABC producers to share their story on the ABC and take part in shaping the future of their city.
Head to the Takeover website for helpful advice and resources to take you through writing your story, step-by-step. Enter by June 27!
(* or those aged 12-18 outside of formal education). | |
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Comforting and delicious winter recipes |
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| It's been a long year, and no-one needs reminding we've still got to get through winter.
But like it or not the season is here, so we may as well make the best of it by looking after ourselves and eating well. Here’s a list of comforting and delicious recipes, that are also healthy and easy to make. | |
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