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Who would you like to say thank you to?

 
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Most of us probably know someone on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Whether it’s a teacher, nurse, postie, carer, checkout operator, police officer, doctor, bus driver or childcare educator.

Our community is full of everyday legends who are keeping this town ticking while we bunker down and wait for the pandemic to pass.

This Thursday we're once again putting the call out for you to say thank you.

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When it's over


 

We all want life to get back to normal. But do we really want to go back to the same traffic? The same working day? The same city? The same inequality? Or - are there ideas we can talk about now to make life better for us all - when it’s over? Tune in Monday to Mornings with Virginia Trioli for a special panel focusing on the future of the workplace.’
 

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The Friday Revue's Postcards from Victoria


 

 

We’re inviting you to be part of The Friday Revue by writing a postcard, hopefully to be broadcast on our show.
A Victorian Postcard is a short letter, addressed to someone or something, with a connection to Victoria. Serious, funny, nostalgic, contemporary, moving…it’s up to you. 

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The Post Pandemic Economy: A special ABC Radio Drive forum

Huge swathes of Victoria's economy have been brought to a halt to restrict COVID-19's spread, and government is spending like never before to provide a safety net.
Drive with Raf Epstein hosted a panel of prominent policy experts to discuss which of these coronavirus changes we should make permanent, and what we can learn from this time of radical change.

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Catch up on Brekkyfest

Marina Prior, Vika and Linda Bull, Geraldine Quinn, Josh Earl and Rusty Berther are just some of the recent guests phoning in their song for Sammy J’s Brekkyfest, providing some light and laughs to kick start your day.  

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Exercise during lockdown

David Astle speaks with University of Sydney Associate Professor Kate Edwards, on how 150 minutes of exercise a week is still achievable during lockdown.

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Congratulations to our Island Home winner

Thank you for all the wonderful heart-warming stories for our Describe Your Island Home competition.
Congratulations to our lucky winner ….

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Other ABC Online stories you may have missed


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David Malouf shares one of his poems with Jacinta Parsons on Afternoons.

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Residents in Mornington, Victoria, mark Anzac Day 2020 with a special driveway ceremony.

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Coronavirus lockdown has its share of first-world problems, writes Virginia Trioli

 
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Connect with Ageless Friendships

ABC Life is bridging the gap between young and old. There’s a number of ways you can support and stay connected with isolated older Australians during the coronavirus pandemic. You can volunteer and connect with groups working to help older Australians, or even take part in an ABC Ageless Friendships sing-along with the Wiggles.

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Home cooking tips to eat well and save money

Many of us are cooking a lot more due to coronavirus movement restrictions.
Whether you're a beginner cook or a bit of a chef, here are some ways you can save money, plan ahead and make your meals go further and impress yourself with what you're actually capable of in the kitchen.

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