| We’ve got a new look and a new frequency. With our refreshed weekly edition, you’ll get our pick of local news, on-air highlights, stories and events in your inbox each Friday. Read on for all the latest from the team here at ABC Melbourne. |
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| Sammy J's Missing Moments: Here comes the bride |
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 Elspeth and James were all set for the happiest day of their lives. They had planned a glorious wedding at a winery in Glenrowan, surrounded by friends and family. But much like Ned Kelly, their plans went astray - and they had to cancel everything when the coronavirus hit. Or did they? Did love and Sammy J find a way? Find out who made special cameo appearances at their wedding and sang the Bridal Waltz. |
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| Living alone during lockdown |
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The emotional burden of COVID-19 restrictions is heavier on lone-person households, according to research.
Drive’s Life and Other Catastrophes co-host Professor Jane Fisher outlines some coping mechanisms. | | | |
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| "I felt helpless as fire tragedy unfolded" |
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| Jacinta Parsons writes about the tragic consequences of a little boy's death in Fitzroy North public housing. | | | |
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| Celebrating a centennial birthday in Melbourne's lockdown |
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On her 100th birthday, Enid Williamson had an inspirational message of hope in darkness.
She told Virginia Trioli on Mornings, Australians are resilient and are equal to all the challenges we now face. | | | |
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Rohit Roy tells Raf Epstein he uploaded his fizzy drink challenge to the social video app TikTok in June to help "keep him accountable", and he reflects on his sudden internet popularity as a tonic in the time of lockdown. |
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 Penny Smits is a New Zealand-born writer who has made Melbourne her home. She shares her postcard to her Dear Melbourne on The Friday Revue.
If you have a listener postcard you’d like to write (around 400 words) send it here. |
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 | Unofficial history of St Kilda beach |
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Each Tuesday, Drive with Raf Epstein uncovers the 'real' history of iconic Melbourne spots by hearing your stories.
Recently the team has delved into the history of the National Gallery of Victoria, Werribee Mansion, the Palace Theatre, and this week, St Kilda Beach.
You can email your suggestions of a location or event to explore. |
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 | From Bollywood classes to feeding needy |
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When Deepti Alurkar moved from Mumbai to Melbourne a decade ago she felt lonely and isolated for the first time in her life.
What began as a weekly Bollywood dance class has become a network of more than 500 new mothers exchanging tips and helping each other.
Now Deepti is distributing hundreds of meals a day to feed Melbourne’s hungry. |
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Reduce, reuse, recycle has been a key message to consumers for many years.
Is that a cop-out for industry? And how much does where you live determine how well you can recycle? |
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The ABC Science Carbon Counter can help you identify simple ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
See how much CO2 you could save with just one change to your lifestyle. |
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| Live streaming - Friday Wrap |
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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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| Coming Up - some highlights |
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- Author Jon Dale, on his new book "An Anthology of Australian Albums" on Mornings, Monday August 24.
- Author Roman Krznaric, on his latest book, "The Good Ancestor: How to Think Long Term in a Short-Term World" on Afternoons, Wednesday August 26.
- Gary Mehigan and Matt Preston for chat room, on Mornings, Thursday August 27.
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