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Sammy J celebrates his 100th show

 
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Quite a lot has happened since Sammy J started presenting on ABC Radio Melbourne Breakfast back in January!

Last week he reflected on his 100th show with cake and a costumes.

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Win our presenters Winter Reads selections

 
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Now more than ever is a great time to stay indoors with a good book.
Our presenters share which books, (new or old) they are looking forward to reading this winter.

We've put together a list and now you can win every book in our Winter Reads collection.

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Presenter changes over the winter break

While some of your regular presenters take a mid-winter break, from this Monday, David Astle will be presenting Breakfast. Taking over the microphone for Mornings will be Ali Moore, and Matt Preston will be delighting you on Afternoons.
Drive warmly welcomes ABC News hosts Iskhandar Razak next week with Tamara Oudyn the following week. Brian Nankervis will be entertaining you in the Evenings chair for the next three weeks, and Libbi Gorr will continue to inspire you on the Weekends. Your Overnights favourites, Michael 'Pav' Pavlich and Trevor Chappell will take turns presenting with Pav kicking off next week

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Matt Preston's Good Vibrations songs

Matt Preston will be presenting Afternoons, for the next two weeks from Monday.
We caught up with him, to find out his top five songs that make him happy, as part of our nation-wide call out for Your Good Vibrations, the songs that make you happy.
We’re on the hunt for Australia’s top feel-good tracks – the music that gives you “good vibrations”.
It could be bangers and belters, songs that lift you up when you’re feeling down, get you moving or just make you feel good.
Nominate your happy tracks now to get it on our top Good Vibrations playlist. 

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Nominate your happy tracks now to get it on our top Good Vibrations playlist.
 
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Victoria's Coronavirus restrictions changes explained

What are the changes under Victoria's tightened coronavirus restrictions?

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Dr Norman Swan answers Coronavirus questions

As COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria tighten once again, Dr Norman Swan, physician and host of Coronacast joined the Conversation Hour to discuss the second spike.

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Other ABC online stories to catch up on

 

An arts degree has long been the butt of predictable jokes but there's another side

I've always said that an honours degree in art history is the most useful preparation you can ever get for the kind of daily journalism and broadcasting I do: It's not until you truly understand the imagery and meaning of a Renaissance painting of a crucifixion that you will ever make sense of a federal leadership spill, writes Virginia Trioli.

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A betrayal of trust

Victoria Police apologises after mishandling a domestic violence case.
In an exclusive interview on Mornings with Virginia Trioli, a mother and son detail the abuse they suffered at the hands of a Victorian police officer.
Read more about this story from our producer Matilda Marozzi.

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ABC Managing Director defends axing of 7:45am radio news bulletin

listen TAC admits road safety barrier program was poorly implemented, on Mornings with Virginia Trioli
listen Melbourne live music venues ask government to 'Save Our Scene', on Drive with Raf Epstein
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How a family tragedy shaped Brett Sutton's journey to become Victoria's Chief Health Officer

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Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton reflects on a long and eventful career

 

The latest from across the ABC

 
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Australian of the Year Awards 2021 

Do you know someone working hard to make a difference in our community?

Give them the recognition they deserve by nominating them for one of four awards: Australian of the Year, Senior Australian, Young Australian or a Local Hero Award. 

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In My Blood It Runs 

Watch the inspiring story of Arrernte/Garrwa boy, Dujuan Hoosan as he shares a glimpse of what it’s like to be an Aboriginal child in Australia, highlighting the barriers of our education system and the need for an inclusive curriculum. 

In My Blood It Runs premieres on ABCTV + iview, Sunday 5 July at 9.30pm  

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Common baking terms explained

 
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Become a more confident baker with this A-Z guide of confusing baking terms.
Are whisking, beating and combining all just words for mixing? Knowing what baking terms really mean can help you bake better.

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