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Regular Interviews are broadcast from 7am & 4pm every Friday during the year.
"Gippsland Extra with Deb Bye"
Deb's theme music is The Victory Song from the Album: Breath of Life
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26th December 2008- listen now
Port Albert Maritime Museum - 8th August 2008 listen now
Thanks to Nance Fordham for taking the time to show us around the Port Albert Maritime Museum. That lighthouse light is worth a look – and there’s heaps to see…
The museum is open daily from now until May, 10.30am to 4.00pm. Wheelchair access is available to all areas.
For openings at other times, contact the museum on (03) 5183 2520.
Better Boards - 1st August 2008 listen now
We’ve all heard the news about how various big companies go under and, in extreme circumstances, directors and executives can even go to gaol… So where does that leave those of us who are on board or committees of non-for-profit groups?
GCASA Changes - 10th October 2008 listen now
Every month we speak with the Manager of the Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault Dr Margaret Uebergang. In October there were some changes happening, so we went back to find out how it all started…
CWCI Safari - 22nd February 2008 listen now
Deb spoke to National Director of KYB Lisa Watson about their Australian safari. If you’d like to know more about KYB or safaris call Lisa on 5622 3112.
Crossing the Gap - 9th May 2008 listen now
If you are looking for somewhere to spend New Years Eve this might be the place for you. The Crossing the Gap Christian FMX Motocross team is gearing up for their 5th New Years show. The night is put on free of charge so no-one needs to miss out!
The evening will officially start at 7.30pm and run through till midnight.
Casual Backflip's New CD - 10th October 2008 listen now
Life FM’s Randell Green talking with Richard Cornwell, from Traralgon-based band Casual Backflip, about their 2008 release - "Stories of Rejection".
Binge Drinking - 28th November 2008 listen now
Sarah Possart has also been contributing to the program this year and last month she put together a feature on binge drinking.
19th December 2008- listen now
Christmas in Jail listen now
In Gippsland there are 770 men who are in prison at Fulham Correctional Centre – what can they look forward to at Christmas?
Life FM’s Liam Craig asked Chair of the Regional Committee of Chairos at Fulham, Arthur McPherson, what it’s like for the prisoners at Christmas.
Another Christian based program developed specifically for prisons is an arm of Alpha. Liam spoke with director for Alpha for Prisons in Victoria, John Clarke.
For more information, visit the Caring for Ex-Offenders web-site.
Road to Bethlehem with Garlic Sauce listen now
Randell Green speaks with Rod Hardy from the the Morwell Community Church, who are putting on a performance of The Road to Bethlehem with Garlic Sauce, at 69 Princes Drive, Morwell, this Sunday 21st December, commencing at 5.30pm. Entry is by gold coin donation and proceeds will go to Life FM.
Midnight Mass listen now
Fr Peter Bickley is the senior parish priest at St Michaels in Traralgon and Randell Green spoke with him about their Christmas Midnight Mass.
12th December 2008 - listen now
Is Emu Off the Menu? listen now
…Apparently so. But today Deb speaks to Anne Andrew from the Gippsland Grammar Foundation about their two historic recipe books about a time when that wasn’t the case!
The books are available from station sponsor Gippsland Grammar – for more information check out their website, or call the school on 5143 6315.
Lions' Carols listen now
Randell Green caught up with Allan Vickery, Chairman for the annual Traralgon Lions Club Carols by Candlelight to find out the history behind this long standing event.
This year’s Carols will be held at Victory Park in Traralgon on Sunday Dec 21st. There'll be a pre-concert program for the kids at 4.30pm, and the main Carols will get underway around 8pm. For more information on the carols or the Lions Club, visit their website.
Sonshine Toy Library listen now
The Sonshine Toy Library provides kids with a huge range of toys to borrow out, and also gives parents a chance to sit down and have a cuppa while the important decisions are made. Deb visited the library and spoke with Anne Brough, the library's Co-ordinator, to find out how long it's been around…
You can visit the library at 26 Cambridge St Warragul, or phone 5623 1923.
LifeLine listen now
Lifeline provide a 24 hour crisis and referral line for those struggling with life issues. Randell Green spoke with Moira Tennyson, counseling manager with Lifeline Gippsland to talk about the types of call Lifeline receives at Christmas.
For details about the Lifeline 8 week Suicide Support Program you can phone their Morwell office on 5134 8278. Lifeline also provides a 24 hour crisis line – the number to call is 13 11 44.
5th December 2008- listen now
Chairo Christian School's Special Garden listen now
Deb speaks with station sponsor Chairo Christian School's Community Development Officer, Millie McLean, about their entry in the Victorian School Gardens Competition.
To contact the school, call 5144 7752; drop them a line to PO Box 254, Sale 3853; or follow the above link to their web-page.
A Fun Day for All listen now
Sale Baptist Church is holding a Community Fun Day tomorrow where there'll be food, games and activities, ALL for free. Life FM's Sarah Possart spoke to Jacquie Postlethwaite from the SBC and asked what we can expect on the day…
To contact the Church, call 5143 2727 or visit their web-site.
Introducing Liam listen now
Deb has a chat with Liam Craig, Life FM's newest recruit, about becoming a soldier in the Salvation Army, and what has brought him to this point.
V8 Festival listen now
Tomorrow Moe Apex Park will host the V8 Youth Skate and Music festival, from 10am to 9pm. Randell Green caught up with Bob Carmody, one of the event organizers for V8, to hear why he gets involved…
For more information about V8, you can call Bob at Grip Youth Services, on 5126 2726, or email gippgrip@hotmail.com. The V8 Festival also has a MySpace page with more details.
Ancestry.com.au listen now
Generations often gather together over Christmas, so Deb had a chat with Brad Argent from ancestry.com.au to talk about the new ways of finding the generations who are no longer with us. Turns out he's been very busy since we last heard…
Awakening Follw-up listen now
Randell Green spoke last week with Paula Hoogerbrugge, event co-ordinator for the Awakening advent Christmas pageants held in Morwell and Churchill last Friday. Today Randell caught up with Paula to find out how it all went...
If you want to find out more about Awakening Advent pageants, you can contact Paula on 5134 6922, or follow the link to the website below.
28th November 2008 - listen now
Morwell Christmas Pageant listen now
Randell Green talks with Paula Hoogerbrugge from the Awakening Advent Christmas Pageants which will be taking place today at 10.30am in Churchill, starting at the Walker Parade Playground, and 11am in Morwell at the Town Common in Elgin Street.
What Randell didn't mention is that he will be involved as the Narrator...
You can contact Paula at:
Awakening Advent Christmas Pageant
PO Box 998
Morwell 3840
Or by phone, on 5134 6922, by email, at gipplsand@fusion.org.au, or visit their web-site.
Domestic Violence Walk listen now
A different kind of walk was held in East Gippsland this week - The East Gippland CommUNITY Walk against Violence. One of those involved is a regular Gippsland Extra guest – Dianne Wilkinson from the Gippsland Women’s Health Service.
Deb also spoke with Sgt Craig Millar, Gippsland Family Violence Advisor from Victoria Police.
Binge Drinking listen now
Life FM’s Sarah Possart set out to find out not only why young people indulge in binge drinking but also how much is too much.
For more information about Binge Drinking and its effects, the Salvation Army has released new research as part of its 2008 Alcohol Awareness campaign. The research reveals that a large percentage of the Australian community want alcohol advertising reduced.
Coffee Club Winner listen now
Our Coffee Club prize for November is a CD Stack from Melbourne-based Record Company - and station sponsor - Smallhouse Records.
AND THE WINNER IS...Judy from Fish Creek. CONGRATULATIONS!
If you’re not in our coffee club, call the office and we’ll send you info on how to sign up – each month we give away a great prize.
21st November - listen now
A Good Save - Sale Fire Brigade History listen now
Last month the Sale Fire Brigade celebrated its 125th anniversary and to commemorate the event Peter and Ann Synan released a book titled “A Good Save”.
The book is available through the Fire Brigade and Life FM for $25
Cycling4Africa listen now
Life FM's Sarah Possart spoke to David Briffa about his one man campaign to raise funds for a baby orphanage in Africa to find out how the trip was going…
To donate to the cause, you can contact the Salvation Army in Altona, on 9398 1750 or visit David's blog
RG's Rap #8 listen now
Randell Green from the Life FM Traralgon Office has been checking out the Christmas specials on the shelves at Station Partner Christian Bookworld.
GCASA AGM listen now
The Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault Annual General Meeting is on next Wednesday from 2 till 4pm in Morwell at 6 Victor Street – Deb catches up on what’s planned and more…
If you’d like to go along to the AGM, you need to give them a call, on 5134 3922.
Light & Life #45 Light & Life Downloads
This week Light & Life features a very frank testimony from sexual assault victim, Salvationist Lari Simpson.
14th November - listen now
Curlip on the Snowy Festival listen now
Last month we spoke to Liz Mitchell from the Curlip II about the launch of their replica Paddle Steamer, and this week Sarah Possart caught up with her again to talk about the old-time festival being held in the Curlip's honour.
For more information, call 5154 1699, or visit their web-site.
Red Frogs listen now
Red Frogs Australia is a chaplaincy network who provide invaluable support to Year 12 students during Schoolies' Week. This week Randell Green caught up with Mark Gellie, their Victorian co-ordinator, to find out how they began and what work they do...
TEAR listen now
Every Christmas The Evangelical Alliance Relief Fund (TEAR) organises a catalogue of gifts that can be sent all over the world to help those who really need it. Sarah spoke to TEAR Communications Officer Sally Cloke about The World's Most Useful Gifts Catalogue.
To find out more about the catalogue, or to make a purchase, you can contact TEAR toll-free on 1800 244 986 or go to their web-site.
7th November - listen now
Salvation Army Christmas Appeal listen now
LifeFM's Sarah Possart talks to Communications Director Brad Halse to find out about the Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal.
For more info call 13 7258.
Leg It for Leukaemia listen now
Sarah speaks with Jenny Breheny from the Leukaemia Foundation about the “Leg It” fundraiser.
The "Leg It" event is being held at Lake Guthridge on Sunday the 23rd of November – if you want to join in, you can call the foundation on 1800 620 420, or visit their web-site to register.
For any general enquiries, or if you or someone you know needs help from the foundation, call the local branch on 5176 0844.
Claire Hazzard listen now
Randell Green caught up with singer/songwriter Claire Hazzard recently to talk about how life has changed for her since recording her last CD seven years ago and the story behind her new single "Where Sinners Sing".
31st October - listen now 
Curlip Launched listen now
Life FM’s Sarah Possart caught up with Project Manager OF Gippsland’s newest old paddlesteamer Liz Mitchell to find out how the launch went.
You can get more information about the Curlip by ringing 5154 1699, or go to the Curlip website.
GWHS AGM listen now
Executive Officer of the Gippsland Women’s Health Service, Diane Wilkinson, talks to Deb about their Annual Meeting to be held on Tues 18th Nov from 4-5:30pm at the Baptist Church in Sale. If you would like to attend, you need to RSVP by Monday 10th Nov – 5143 1600.
Coffee Club Winner listen now
Have you heard about Life FM’s Coffee Club?
It’s a membership extra; for the price of one coffee per month - that’s just $3.00 per month! - you could win some great prizes, discounts and join in special events.
Our Coffee Club prize for October is a Life FM Goodies Pack, with some CDs and Life FM pen and magnet, stickers and a mystery gift…..
And the winner is...YVONNE from Neerim Junction. Congratulations!
If you’re not in our coffee club, call the office and we’ll send you info on how to sign up – each month we give away a great prize.
24th October - listen now
Gipps KidzFest listen now
Life FM’s Sarah Possart finds out about the GippsKidzFest, to be held on Sat 25th (tomorrow) at 144 Maryvale Rd – the Old Tech School in Morwell – from 2pm. Concert is at 4 and should be all over by about 5:30pm.
Call 5133 7068 for more info.
GCASA - Fiona listen now
Deb speaks with newly appointed Senior Clinician, Fiona Boyle,…to find out why she chose the area of sexual assault counselling to work in.
Bibles for Bolivia listen now
Life FM’s Sarah Possart speaks with executive director of the Bible Society, Tony Crook, about the Bibles for Bolivia project.
There’s a sponsored walk to raise funds for the bibles being held on Saturday the 25th – that's tomorrow – at Leongatha, meeting at the start of the Great Southern Rail Trail at 12:30, for a 1pm start.
For more information call Nola on 5662 5932.
Light & Life #43 Light & Life Downloads
Light and Life's Kevin Lowe talks about alcohol advertising...
17th October - listen now
WorkSafe Week listen now
Next week is Work Safe Week Deb speaks with Michael Birt from WorkSafe about what’s planned for Gippsland
Join the East Gippsland OHS Network for breakfast as they cover work/life balance, as well as healthy lifestyles, as part of a holistic approach to workplace health and safety.
Bairnsdale RSL - Tuesday 28 October - 7:30am - 12.00pm
Help make your community a safer place to work as you join the Gippsland Safety Group at their annual Work Safe Week breakfast.
To register for this event please contact Rachel Cocala at Hazcom on 1800 429 266 or email rachel.cicala@hazcom.com.au.
Morwell Club - Wednesday 29 October - 8:00am - 10.00am
Starting Points listen now
Starting Points aims to give a sense of hope and excitement to your role as parents. Anne Hill from Focus on the Family Australia explains...
Contact Focus on the Family Australia online, or you can call the Focus office on 1330 300 361.
RG's Rap #7 listen now
Randell Green chats about the latest in store at Station Sponsor Christian Bookworld in Traralgon.
Light & Life #42 Light & Life Downloads
Light and Life looks at 25 years of the Salvo's telephone counselling careline.
10th October - listen now
Casual Backflip's New CD and Concert listen now
Life FM’s Randell Green caught up with Richard Cornwell, guitarist for Casual Backflip, to talk about the band's new album and some of the stories behind the songs.
The new CD Stories of Rejection will be launched Saturday night at 7pm at the Traralgon Salvation Army.
GCASA Changes listen now
Deb talks to the Manager of the Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault, Dr Margaret Uebergang, about changes happening at the agency and its history.
Light & Life #40 Light & Life Downloads
This week, Light & Life reporter Lauren Martin goes shopping to help the environment...
3rd October - listen now
Matt’s Protest listen now
Deb speaks with anti-abortion protestor Matt Prince from his post at Parliament House in Melbourne.
Operation Christmas Child listen now
Kathryn Brown - the Operation Christmas Box coordinator for the Sale area….
For pickups in the Sale area call - 5143 1971
For pick ups in other areas call 1800 684 300
Moya Brennan listen now
Deb speaks with Irish singer/songwriter Moya Brennan about her life and music.
26th September - listen now
Be Inspired listen now
There’s an exciting night planned as a tribute to brave young Sale man Chris Hirth, to raise funds for the Challenge Foundation and much more.
Deb speaks to one of the organizers of BE INSPIRED David Salerman to explain more….
For bookings call the Sale Baptist Church on 5143 2727 or email beinspired@sbc.org.au
Sarsfield Community Safety Day listen now
Deb speaks to Sarsfield RFB Community Safety Coordinator Allan Cracknell about the Community Safety Day to be held at Sarsfield Recreation Reserve on Sat 4th Oct, from 11am to 3pm.
GWHS - Adolescent Violence to Parents listen now
New research has revealed some disturbing statistics about adolescents being violent towards their parents.
Alma Reis, the community health nurse at the Gippsland Women’s Health Service, has some material that could be helpful if you are, or know of someone, in this situation.
The Field of Women afternoon will be at the Sale Botanical Gardens 1pm Sun 26th October and it’s all free!
RG's Rap #6 listen now
Randell Green chats about the latest in store at Station Sponsor Christian Bookworld in Traralgon.
Light and Life #39 Light & Life Downloads
Spring has sprung and at Light and Life Peter McGwiggan is excited because now he can get out in his garden...
19th September - listen now
Super Issues listen now
Well if you’ve been following the news this week it’s been hard to ignore the drastic downturn in the stock market and the trouble the USA seems to be in financially. Deb asked Financial Planner from Alkimia Financial Cameron Rash what he thinks….
Heart Health listen now
The annual Heart Foundation Door Knock Appeal is on again this month aiming to raise $705,000 to continue funding research and community education programs.
Salvo’s Hope for Life listen now
Deb speaks with Chris Webster Program Manager – Hope for Life – a suicide prevention and bereavement support line.
Light & Life #38 Light & Life Downloads
Today Light and Life investigates the real costs of rising petrol costs and who it’s affecting the most….
12th September - listen now
Gippsland Grammar Boarding listen now
Life FM’s Sarah Possart chats with boarders at station sponsor Gippsland Grammar...
GWHS - Overexercise listen now
Gippsland Women’s Health Service nurse Alam Rees came in to talk about the problem of over exercising. Apparently it is a growing problem.
You can contact the GWHS on 1800 805 448 or via their web-site
Ancestry.com listen now
Brad Argent from ancestry.com.au is very excited about Walsh’s Tasmanian Almanac...
Light & Life #37 Light & Life Downloads
Light and Life goes aboard the largest International floating bookstore – the Doulos. The Doulos is docked in Geelong until September 29th and is open for visits from today until the 28th of September.
5th September - listen now
Gippsland Grammar Boarding House Opens listen now
Last night there was a special service at Gippsland Grammar to commemorate the opening of the new Blackwood House for the school’s borders. Deb was there….
SALTSHAKERS – Abortion Debate listen now
The Abortion Law Reform Bill will be introduced into the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday 19 August.
Jenny Stokes, the Research Director at SALT SHAKERS explains what it all means
Gianna Jessen will be speaking on Sunday September 7 at 10:00am at Southland International Christian Centre, 37-43 Graham Court, Hoppers Crossing. For more info call 9360-9766. Everyone welcome.
Legislative Assembly Representatives
Peter Ryan - Gippsland South - Leader of The Nationals
54B Cunninghame St, Sale 3850
(PO Box 145, Sale 3850)
Tel: 5144 1987
Fax: 5144 7086
Email: peter.ryan@parliament.vic.gov.au
Internet: http://www.peterryan.com.au
Craig Ingram - Gippsland East - IND
143 Main St, Bairnsdale 3875
(PO Box 443, Bairnsdale 3875)
Tel: 5152 3491
Fax: 5152 2023
Email: craig.ingram@parliament.vic.gov.au
Internet: http://www.craigingram.com/
Russell Northe- Morwell – NP
66 George St, Morwell 3840
(PO BOX 214 , Morwell 3840)
Tel: 5133 9088
Fax: 5133 9388
Email: russell.northe@parliament.vic.gov.au
The Honourable Ken Smith – Bass - LP
26 McBride Ave, Wonthaggi 3995
(PO Box 448, Wonthaggi 3995)
Tel: 5672 4755
Fax: 5672 4772
Email: ken.smith@parliament.vic.gov.au
Gary Blackwood – Narracan - LP
3/24 Mason St Warragul 3820
Tel: 5623 1960
Fax: 5623 4506
Email: gary.blackwood@parliament.vic.gov.au
Luke Donnellan - Narre Warren North - Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier - ALP
Shop 101, Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre, Cnr Heatherton Rd and Matthew Flinders Ave, Endeavour Hills 3802
(PO Box 126, Endeavour Hills 3802)
Tel: 9706 0566
Fax: 9706 0388
Email: luke.donnellan@parliament.vic.gov.au
Judith Graley - Narre Warren South - ALP
Suite 4, 418 Princes Highway Narre Warren 3805
(PO Box 4180, Narre Warren South 3805)
Tel: 9704 6055
Fax: 9704 7966
Email:judith.graley@parliament.vic.gov.au
Jude Perera – Cranbourne - ALP
155 Sladen St, Cranbourne 3977
Tel: 5996 2901
Fax: 5996 7494
Email: jude.perera@parliament.vic.gov.au
GCASA – National Child Protection Week listen now
National Child Protection Week commences on Father’s Day – this Sunday. The Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault deals daily with child protection as CEO Dr Margaret Uebergang explains
You can call 5134 3922 or go to GCASA online.
RG’S RAP #5 listen now
Randell Green has more ideas for Father's Day, at station sponsor Christian Bookworld in Traralgon.
29th August - listen now
Alabaster Box listen now
Earlier this week, Randell Green had the opportunity to speak with Nara from Alabaster Box, who have now set up home in Nashville...
Light & Life #35 Light & Life Downloads
Lauren Martin from Light and Life speaks with a 70 year old female drover.
If you have a story that you think would encourage others we’d love to hear from you. You can send us a message through the feedback section, drop a line to PO Box 1378 Sale 3853, or leave us a message on our feedback line - 5143 0357.
RG's Rap #4 listen now
Randell Green tells us what's new for Father's Day, at station sponsor Christian Bookworld in Traralgon.
Coffee Club Winner! listen now
Our Coffee Club prize for August is the new Third Day album "Revelation", which retails at $21.95 and is donated by station sponsor Christian Bookworld in Traralgon. AND THE WINNER IS...Carolyn from Newborough! Congratulations!
22nd August - listen now
Port Albert Tour #3 listen now
Today we end our tour around the Port Albert Maritime Museum with Nance Fordham AND President Bill Black has an announcement.
Port Albert Maritime Museum, Bill Black is open daily from September to May inclusive, 10.30am - 4.00pm. From June to August it is open only on weekends and school holidays, 10.30am - 4.00pm.
For openings at other times, contact the musuem on (03) 5183 2520.
Wheelchair access is available to all areas.
RG's Rap #3 listen now
Randell Green chats about the latest in store at Station Sponsor Christian Bookworld in Traralgon.
Light & Life #34
Light and Life reporter Lauren Martin went to an Oasis center on the NSW north coast to chat to some of the young people trying to make up for their wrong doings.
Locally, you can contact:
GippsCare Adolescent Community Placement (ACP)
PO Box 126
51a McCartin Street
Leongatha VIC 3953
Ph: (03) 5672 4322 or 1800 221 200
Fax: (03) 5662 4589
15th August - listen now
Cheese Show - Jindi listen now
The Melbourne Specialist Cheese Show is on in Melbourne this weekend - Deb talks with Gippsland’s Jindi Cheese Manager Alec Zurrer why they enter the competitions….
Simeon listen now
Simeon’s latest album “Then We Collide” was released in June and the first single, “All Remains Is Love”, is number 3 on the Christian music charts in Australia.
RG’s Rap listen now
Randell Green’s report on what’s new on the shelves at Life Fm sponsor Christian Bookworld
Port Albert Tour #2 listen now
Part 2 of a walk through the Port Albert Maritime Museum with volunteer of 36 years – Nance Fordham.
8th August - listen now
Fromelles listen now
Melbourne schoolteacher Lambis Englezos has worked for six years gathering evidence to discover the truth about what happened to at least 170 missing soldiers at Fromelles in France and he was joined a few years ago by Pvt Willis’ great nephew Tim Whitford.
Lambis and Tim were in Yarram last week with a presentation on their research and the news that the Australian and British governments have announced that the bodies found at Fromelles will be exhumed, identified where possible, and reburied in France where they fell, with full military honours. Deb caught up with Lambis after the presentation.
Steve Messer listen now
We’d love to see you at the Strange Country concert tomorrow night at the Sale Baptist Church from 7:30pm. Entry is free - there will be an offering taken for the work of Life FM and there’ll be a great country supper.
Nance Fordham at the Port Albert Maritime Museum listen now
If you haven’t been down to Port Albert, it’s a lovely piece of Gippsland and the Museum is absolutely worth a visit. So sit back as we now present in full colour radio – the first part in our series - a walk through the Port Albert Maritime Museum with Nance Forham.
RG In Store listen now
The latest news on what’s in store at Station partner/sponsor Christian Bookworld Traralgon...
ancestry.com Backyard Search listen now
Here’s something to think about from Brad Argent at ancestery.com.au – a Backyard History Hunt.
1st August - listen now
Better Boards listen now
Deb speaks with Director of Building Better Boards Sallie Saunders about why it’s important for not for profit groups to have good boards or committees.
GWHS on Hysterectomies listen now
Alma Reis from the Gippsland Women’s Health Service says there are a lot of us women who really don’t know our options when it comes to hysterectomy.
Gippsland Women’s Health Service – 1800 805 448
Light and Life #31 Light & Life Downloads
Well, Big Brother has now ended – hear what life was like inside the house from a Christian’s perspective.
25th July - listen now
Steve Messer listen now
Saturday the 9th August AT Sale Baptist support Life FM’s fundraising concert with Steve Messer’s Strange Country - what Steve describes as Righteously Blue Gospel-a-Billy...
Tim on Giving listen now
One of the many cheerful givers to our annual appeal tells how his attitude to giving has changed and why…
We’d love to hear your story – how has God touched your life…..you can drop us a line to PO Box 1378 Sale 3853 or call our feedback 5143 0357 and leave us a message – we’ll get back to you. Let’s share as Tim has – how lives are changed through knowing Jesus.
Light and Life #30 Light & Life Downloads
Climate change - the Salvation Army’s response to the Garno Report.
Coffee Club Winner listen now
The special Edition DVD of Veggie Tales “Ultimate Silly Song Countdown”. Hilariously hosted by The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything, everyone's favourite motivationally challenged pirates, The Ultimate Silly Song Countdown answers the question on every Silly Song fan's lips: What is the silliest Silly Song of all time? Valued at $16.95, it is donated by station sponsor Christian Bookworld in Traralgon. – goes to Norma at Kardella ……congratulations!!!
18th July - listen now
All Announcements listen now
Life FM partner allannouncements.com.au has just announced that any postings will be totally free for 12 months!!
KYB - Know Your Bible listen now
Deb caught up with the KYB coordinator for Gippsland Jenny Nixon and Helen Harden from a Bairnsdale KYB group at Bruthen last week…
GCASA Programs listen now
The Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault has expanded quite rapidly in the past few years and now runs a number of programs – as GCASA CEO Dr Margaret Uebergang explains.
You can call 5134 3922 or go to GCASA online.
Laszlo and Eva Mihalyi – Missionaries to Hungary listen now
Deb caught up with Laszlo and Eva last week at the Sale Presbyterian church where they came to share news about their mission to Hungary.
For more information, call 1800 78 78 89 or go to the Pioneers website.
11th July - listen now
CWCI Safari - Vicki Mustafa - listen now
Deb caught up with Vicki Mustafa – CWCI guest speaker in Bruthen to ask her about her life and ministry in the Middle East and Australia.
Carter and Carter - listen now
Multi Award winning country music duo David and Merelyn Carter - known as Carter and Carter - will be at the Italian Australian Club in Morwell next Friday from 8pm for the start of their Taste of Tamworth tour. Deb spoke with David and Merelyn about their gospel roots…
For more details call 5134 3541.
Veggie Tales - The Ballad of Little Joe
Our second school holiday feature from Veggie Tales Radio - you can listen through the website – www.bigidea.com
This week we also gave away some great Veggie Tales prizes, donated by station sponsor Christian Bookworld.
You can hear more Veggie Tales Radio on Life FM every Saturday at 8am and 5:30pm, or pick up some Veggie Tales DVDs and CDs from Christian Bookworld in Traralgon.
4th July
It’s school holidays, so we have a special presentation of Veggie Tales for you. As well we’ll catch up with Brad from ancestry.com.au – there’s some great new resources for finding your ancestors and Wes Jay has the latest news in the Christian music world…
Ancestry.com - listen now
The immigration information launched last month has been well received according to ancestry.com.au’s Brad Argent.
Veggie Tales - Dave and the Giant Pickle
Our school holiday feature from Veggie Tales Radio - you can listen through the website – www.bigidea.com
You can hear more Veggie Tales Radio on Life FM every Saturday at 8am and 5:30pm. Listen to Gippsland Extra next week for another feature presentation and we’ll have some prizes to win next week too.
Veggie Tales DVDs and CDs are available through Christian Bookworld in Traralgon.
27th June - listen now
Girl's Brigade listen now
Last Sunday there was a special commissioning service at the Sale Baptist Church for the 1st Victoria Sale Girl’s Brigade Company and Deb was there…
Girls Brigade is on Wednesdays from 6pm and finish at 8pm at Sale Baptist Church, Princes Highway on the left as you head to Bairnsdale Contact: Captain Cathie on 0412 120 201 or the Church Office
New P Plate Rules listen now
The final stage of VicRoads' 3-step Graduated Licensing System will come into effect on the 1st of July – next Tuesday…..
GWHS – Breast Cancer listen now
Breast cancer very much in the news this week and Women’s Health Nurse…Alma Reis from the Gippsland Women’s Health Service is passionate about the topic….
Gippsland Women’s Health Service… …1800 805 448.… GWHS website
Light and Life #25 – Light & Life Downloads
20th June 2008 - listen now
Patchetts to Africa listen now
In a couple of weeks Ray and Pip Patchett and family will be packing up and taking a huge journey to live and work in Ethiopia for 12 months – Deb finds out why…
You can contact the Patchetts while they're in Ethiopia, through SIM Australia:
SIM Australia
PO Box 42
Penshurst
NSW 2222
or phone (02) 9580 1422.
Their field address will be:
SIM
PO Box 127
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
The Patchetts (Back): Hannah, Philipa, Raymond |
(Front) Aaron and Daniel |
Light and Life
Light and Life is a program produced by The Salvation Army Media Department. Over the next few weeks we’ll hear various interviews from the program Light and Life so let us know what you think and we may introduce the full program into our next schedule update. You can access the programs on podcast…
13th June 2008 - listen now
AllAnnouncements.com.au listen now
We get lots of calls from people who have lost pets and sometimes from those who’ve found them and until now we haven’t been able to do anything to assist. That has now changed.
Find out how…
Uplift Fiji listen now
Rotary International is collecting second hand bras for the Uplift Fiji project, to help provide bras to indigenous Fijian women.
Deb spoke with Gippsland collection coordinator Vanessa Noble…
You can call Vanessa for more info on (03) 5147 2023.
All second bras size 14 or bigger are welcome, and the bigger the better as larger sizes are the most needed. Sports bras and nursing bras are especially a priority and smaller or worn out bras are also welcome as they can be used for the hooks and straps. Rotary has an import duty exception for second had goods taken to Fiji for charitable purposes, so the bras need to be second hand.
Bras can be left at the St. John’s Op Shop, Maffra, Anglican Op Shop in Stratford or Heyfield, Collins book store in Sale and the Tinamba store.
GCASA Indigenous Information Day listen now
Dr Margaret Uebergang from The Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault speaks about an information day for the indigenous community coming up in East Gippsland in relation to the GCASA emergency response unit.
The meeting will be held at Lakes Entrance Mechanics Hall Tuesday 24th June 9:30am – 3:30pm – catered lunch (03) 5134 3922 –and it’s free.
6th June 2008 Listen Now
Go Red For Women Listen Now
The Heart Foundation is aiming to turn Black Friday - Red – Deb speaks with CEO Kathy Bell.
Make REEL Change Listen Now
The Human Rights Arts and Film Festival and Make Poverty History have partnered for a unique film competition.
ancestry.com.au – free settlers lists Listen Now
Exciting news for family history researchers – in a world first – this week ancestry.com.au commenced the online launch of the most comprehensive collection of Australian free settler records – almost 8.9 million names.
Brad Argent from ancestry.com.au explains…..
30th May 2008 Listen Now
Levi McGrath in Warragul Listen Now
Deb chats with Levi McGrath - you can see Levi in concert this Sunday at the Community Church in Warragul at 7pm…call 5623 2411
GWHS - Heart Health Listen Now
Deb chats with Alma Rees from the Gippsland Women's Health Service about heart health….
Have you heard about Life FM's Coffee Club?
It's a membership extra - for the price of one coffee per month - that's just $3.00 per month! - and you could win some great prizes, discounts and join in special events.
Our Coffee Club prize for May is a Left Behind pack - the first book of the series and a DVD movie of the 2nd book - donated by station sponsor Christian Bookworld Traralgon and Life FM.
And the winner is Kathryn from Meeniyan! ... and if you're not in our coffee club - call the office and we'll send you info on how to sign up - each month we give away a great prize and we have lots of plans for future coffee club things
9th May 2008 Listen Now
Crossing The Gap Listen Now
Jeremy Aitken from the Christian FMX team Crossing the Gap talks about a great family night and it's all FREE - tomorrow night from 5:30 - Christian FMX Outreach & Fitzpatricks Fireworks at the Pig Pen Arena!! (Bring Chairs & Warm Clothes)
Kids under 12 have chance to win... A NEW 50cc DIRT BIKE!!!
At Pig Pen Arena Hiamdale (www.crossingthegap.com.au for map)
Binge Drinking - Focus on the Family Listen Now
National Programs and Development Director of Focus on the Family Australia, Dale Stagg talks about binge drinking…
Ancestry.com.au Listen Now
Each month we speak with Brad Argent from ancestry.com.au about all things genealogical and interestingly Brad was in Gippsland last weekend for the Victorian State Family History Society Conference.
2nd May 2008 Listen Now
Starlight Day – 2nd May Listen Now
It’s Starlight Day today and the Starlight Children’s Foundation is encouraging people to hold Star Parties during May to raise much needed funds for seriously ill and hospitalized children.
Deb spoke with CEO of Starlight Children’s Foundation Jill Weekes
CCI - Cross & Icon – Fly A-thon Listen Now
Well the Journey of the Cross and Icon has passed through Gippsland and a special service was held in Melbourne last Friday. Deb caught up with Peter Rush – from Catholic Church Insurances – one of the major sponsors of the event to find out where the journey is up to…
Heart Week Listen Now
Heart Week begins on Sunday and the Heart Foundation is staging a world record attempt in skipping next week - Deb speaks with Heart Foundation CEO Kathy Ball
GWHS- Diabetes Listen Now
Diabetes – the silent killer …but it needn’t be so –Alma Reese from the Gippsland Women’s Health Service explains
18th April 2008 Listen Now
Cross and Icon @ Newry Listen Now
Tomorrow the Journey of the Cross and the Icon continues and there are significant and very touching reasons why the tour is coming thru Newry as Krista Dwyer explains
Flinders College 25th Anniversary Listen Now
Deb speaks with Head of LV Campus Sue Starling when it all kicks off about the 25th celebrations.
GCASA Listen Now
Dr Margaret Uebergang talks about the East Gippsland Crisis Care Service offered by GCASA
11th April 2008 - listen now
Cross and Icon Tour - listen now
Deb chats with the general manager of Catholic Church Insurance one of the major sponsors – Peter Rush about the Journey of the Cross and Icon and CCI.
Journey of the Cross and Icon - schedule
Friday, April 18:
7am – Eastern Beach, Lakes Entrance, beachside Way of the Cross
8.40am – Main Beach, lakes Entrance, ecumenical prayer service and breakfast
10am - Waterfront procession and flotilla to Kalimna
1pm - Bairnsdale student gathering, Nagle College
4.30pm - Outdoor veneration, St Mary’s Church, Bairnsdale
6.30pm - Encounter at St Mary’s Church, Bairnsdale.
Saturday, April 19:
9am - Welcome to Gunai-Kurnai country, Knob Reserve, Stratford
11am - Celebration of life walk, Johnson St., Maffra
3pm - Heart region JCI Mass, St Ita’s Catholic Church, Newry
5pm - Cowwarr youth gathering, Cowwarr retreat centre.
Sunday, April 20:
8.40am - Valley region JCI Mass, St Michael’s Church, Traralgon
11am - Mass and community picnic, Lumen Christ Church, Churchill
2pm - Ecumenical procession, Morwell
4.15pm - Lectio Divina meditation, St Mary’s Church, Newborough
6.30pm - Glow stick vigil, St Kieran’s Church, Moe
Monday, April 21:
7am - JCI witness walk, Neerim Hall
10am – Central region JCI Mass, Neerim South football ground
1pm - Student encounter, Marist Sion College, Warragul
3pm – JCI gathering, St Joseph’s Church, Warragul
5pm - JCI encounter, St John’s Church, Trafalgar
5.30pm - Universal music festival, Logan Park, Warragul
Tuesday, April 22:
9am - West region primary student encounter, Columba School, Bunyip
10.30am - Beaconsfield gathering, St Francis Xavier College, Beaconsfield
11.30am - Meet and greet cross, St Francis Xavier College, Berwick
Noon - JCI picnic and veneration, St Peter’s College, Cranbourne
4.45pm - St Agatha’s encounter, St Agatha’s Church, Cranbourne
7pm - Youth festival, St Francis Xavier College, Beaconsfield
10pm - Overnight prayer vigil, St Patrick’s Church, Pakenham
Wednesday, April 23:
6.50am - Phillip Island to San Remo procession, Newhaven
7.30am - Prayer breakfast, St Mary’s Church, San Remo
9am - Devotional Hour, St Joseph’s Church, Wonthaggi
11am - Ecumenical procession, St Peter’s Anglican Church, Leongatha
12.10am - South region student encounter, Mary MacKillop College, Leongatha
5pm - Youth night, St Joseph’s Church, Foster
Thursday, April 24:
8.30am - JCI reflection, Tarraville
10.45am - Peace Mass, Bishop Phelan Stadium, Sale
2pm – Prisoner encounter, Fulham Correctional Centre
5pm – Rosary and veneration, St Mary’s Cathedral, Sale
6pm - Diocese farewell to cross and icon
Finance Chat - listen now
We’re starting a new segment on Gippsland Extra today – on money – saving, spending and investing with Cameron Rash – financial planner and partner in Alkimia Financial.
Cameron will answer your questions about investments, interest rates, budgeting, philanthropy, retirement and tax planning on the 3rd Friday of each month on Gippsland Extra.
Address your questions to The Financial Adviser - PO Box 1378 Sale, 3853 or phone (03) 5143 0357 and you can record your question.
Family Trees - listen now
Each month on Gippsland Extra we talk to Brad Argent from ancestry.com.au about tracking down and compiling our family tree….today Brad has some interesting info on the newly listed Victorian cemetery index…..
4th April 2008
Special school holiday program featuring Veggie Tales Radio
28th March 2008 - listen now
Robin’s Leaving! - listen now
Robin Harrison who is retiring and stepping down from his role as manager of Christian Bookworld in Traralgon….so as partners with CBW we’re looking for people to step up and volunteer some time in the bookshop. There are some criteria– but if you’re interested and have a few hours or even a day to spare once a week – give us a call and we’ll arrange an interview – (03) 5143 0355. Deb chats with Robin about his retirement after so many years of faithful service.
CWCI Convention - listen now
It’s the 31st Convention and it’s happening in April and they want to bring your pajamas!!!
Deb chats with CWCI Convention Chairperson Bev Lade.
Call the registrar for more info - Wendy White - (03) 5147 1264
Family Trees - listen now
Australian spokesperson for ancestry.com.au Brad Argent tells Deb how to start a family tree
21st March 2008 - Easter - no program
14th March 2008 - Listen Now
Easter@Victory08 - Listen Now
Deb spoke with Lyn Poon from the Easter@Victory08 organizing committee – it’s going to be great – Easter Sunday from 4pm at Victory Park in Traralgon.
Something About Easter - Listen Now
Different perspectives of Easter will be on display at Delbridge Hall in Sale over the Easter weekend - Rev Sue Jacka from St Paul’s Cathedral explains.
‘Something About Easter’, an exhibition of visual art and poetry, will be held at Delbridge Hall, Anglican Cathedral, Cunningham St Sale, from Wed 19th Mar.
Artists were invited to respond to the theme ‘Something About Easter’ In the media of 2D art, Photography, Textile Art, Sculpture, AV by negotiation or Poetry.
Further information contact Ross or Sue on (03) 5144 4623
Alabaster Box Back In Oz - Listen Now
Naarah from Alabaster Box chats with Deb about life in the US, on the road and their Aussie tour
Busker - Kayden Eagle - Listen Now
Deb speaks with Sale busker Kayden Eagle about his faith and his music
29th February 2008 - Listen Now
Alpha For Prisons - Listen Now
An Alpha For Prisons course was recently run at Fulham Correctional Centre and the results have been very positive according to director for Alpha For Prisons in Victoria – John Clarke
email - prisons@alpha.org.au
Gippsland Women’s Health Service – International Women’s Day - Listen Now
International Women’s Day is 8th March – Executive Officer of the Gippsland Women’s Health Service Diane Wilkinson tells Deb what it’s all about.
Diane will be the guest speaker the International Women’s Day Breakfast Thurs 6th March in the Wellington Room at Wellington Shire Council Foster Street, Sale from 7.30am – 8.45am
Cost: $5.00 (subsidised) RSVP: Virginia Cleary ph: (03) 5142 3345 or email virginia.cleary@wellington.vic.gov.au
22nd February 2008 - Listen Now
CWCI Safari - Listen Now
Deb speaks with Lisa Watson from CWCI (Christian Women Communication International) in Gippsland about what happens on a CWCI Safari.
If you’d like to know more about KYB or safaris call Lisa on 5626 8538.
World Youth Day Ball - listen now
The Catholic Diocese of Sale is hosting a Diocesan World Youth Day Ball in Warragul on Saturday February 23rd starting at 8pm. Tickets are only $25 and it is BYO drinks. If anyone would like to purchase a ticket please call (03) 5126 1063.
Deb asked the Diocese of Sale World Youth Day coordinator, Andy Moore what World Youth Day is all about…
UCA Remote Area Services - Listen Now
This Sunday at 11am in Buchan there will be the launch of a new partnership between Frontier Service and The UCA Gippsland Presbytery’s Remote Area Ministry.
Uniting Church Presbytery Minister for Gippsland Tim Angus explains…
Sweet As – A Fragrance of Love - Listen Now
Ladies – how would you like to have a day where the focus is entirely on you – being pampered, inspired, entertained and fed!!
Deb speaks with one of the organisers of Sweet As, Pat Bowman about what’s planned this year….
For tickets call 5662 0999 during business hours.
15th February 2008 - Listen Now
The Fromelles – Alberton Connection - Listen Now
Come to Yarram Country Club next Thursday 21st Feb from 7pm to hear the amazing true story of the boy from Alberton and the Battle of Fromelles.
Here’s a taste of what’s it’s all about – from Tim Whitford
Sale Singers - Listen Now
The Sale Singers are a community singing group that meets each Thursday at Gippsland Grammar senior school – they’re looking for more singera.
For more info (03) 5144 3786
RezFest - Listen Now
RezFest is a new gospel music Easter festival which will feature two evening concerts showcasing a range of highly acclaimed International and Australian Christian bands.
The RezFest Festival at the historic Point Cook Homestead is on Easter Sunday and Monday – 23rd & 24th March.
Station sponsor RezFest is a ticketed, alcohol free event sponsored by Wyndham City Council and Wyndham Ministers' Network. Tickets are $37 per per day. A special discounted weekend ticket is available from February 18 to March 9 for $55 (incl GST).
Tickets available from the Wyndham City Council on 9741 9400
- Rezfest Concert - 1 Concert - 6pm Sunday 23rd March 2008 - bookings
- Rezfest Concert - 2 Concerts - 6pm Sunday 23rd and Monday 24th March 2008 - bookings
Artists are for the Easter Sunday Concert
Grace Note
Melbourne Gospel Choir
Alabaster Box
Newsboys
And for the Easter Monday Concert Artists are
Roma Waterman
Compliments of Gus
Planetshakers
Jars of Clay
8th February 2008 - listen now
Girls Brigade in Sale - listen now
Girls Brigade started at the Baptist Church in Sale a couple of weeks ago – Deb caught up with Captain of the 1st Sale company Cathie Lyons to see how things are going…
Girls Brigade is on Wednesdays from 6pm and finish at 8pm at Sale Baptist Church, Princes Highway on the left as you head to Bairnsdale Contact: Cathie on 0412 120 201 or the Church Office
ancestory.com.au - listen now
Deb spoke with Australian spokesperson for ancestry.com.au Brad Argent about the List of Convicts with Particulars, 1788-1842, which was launched this week. For a free trial go to ancestry.com.au
GCASA - Listen Now
Every month we talk with the Manager of the Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault. We do that because no matter how much we want to think that we don’t need to know about “that sort of thing” – the reality is that sexual assault is a huge problem in our local community. The fact that Gippsland has a very busy CASA is testament to that.
Being aware of issues such as this can be a protection mechanism or a warning. It’s not easy to talk about – especially our topic this morning. In this increasingly morally decaying society of ours we shouldn’t be surprised to hear that CASA’s are now hearing more about female perpetrators of sexual assault as Dr Margaret Uebergang explains.
25 January 2008
Girls Brigade in Sale - see - 21st Dec 07
Alpha
John Graham - Victorian State Director for Alpha popped into the studio this week and he told Deb that the Alpha program in Victoria was started right here in Gippsland...
Leongatha Combined Churches Telephone: 5662 2880
Narre Warren - Bethany Christian Fellowship Telephone: 9705 9220
Newborough - Anglican Telephone: (03) 5127 8249
Just call those numbers to find out when the next course is scheduled.
John Graham (State Coordinator)
Ph: 9438 5260 / 0423 165 320
Email John vicoffice@alpha.org.au