Robbo's Pet Project
Hi there, Zara is my name and I am a 2 year old Ridgeback Cross who has found myself back here at BARC through no fault of my own. You may remember me as Jessica who was in the shelter looking for a home earlier in the year. I am a young adventurous, happy dog who takes life at full speed and relishes in every moment. I have responded very well to the training I've received here at BARC and wou...
4m Nov 11, 2020
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Craig Niemann
Craig Niemann, CEO of The City of Greater Bendigo joined Robbo for his regular segment....topics today included a Councillor Update, NAIDOC Week City of Greater Bendigo accredited as a Welcoming City, and young people encouraged to join Youth Council...full details here...
6m Nov 11, 2020
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Charles Fahey
Lots of discussion at the moment about our National Anthem having lyrics changed, or indeed the song replaced...Charles Fahey looked at the history of the anthem in Hidden History on The Wake Up Call with Robbo...
5m Nov 11, 2020
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Lucy Roffey
NAIDOC Week celebrations, Shop local this Christmas and Community Connectors were the topics discussed when CEO of The Central Goldfields Shire Lucy Roffey joined Robbo on The Wake Up Call...the full details here...
4m Nov 10, 2020
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Justin Dunlop - Ambulance Victoria
With pollen levels forecast to peak this week, Ambulance Victoria is urging the community to make sure they’re aware of the symptoms of asthma and know when to call for help.  Justin Dunlop from Ambulance Victoria joined Robbo on The Wake Up Call...
4m Nov 10, 2020
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Noel Sens
A hugely exciting Tour of Spain, Juniors racing and training in Bendigo, and a brand new microphone for Noel! He was in fine form this morning when he joined Robbo on The Wake Up Call...
5m Nov 10, 2020
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Lisa Chesters
Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters has slammed the Federal Government’s latest JobSeeker cut, raising concerns for 10,000 locals receiving the payment. She joined Robbo on The Wake Up Call this morning from Canberra...
6m Nov 10, 2020
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Brendan McClements
Victorians are being encouraged to take a break in their home state as part of a multi-million-dollar campaign to back our local tourism industry – and the thousands of jobs it supports. The Stay Close, Go Further campaign will promote Victoria across multiple platforms - CEO Brendan McClements joined Robbo on The Wake Up Call...
5m Nov 09, 2020
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Martin Myles
With Restrictions lifting, Cinemas have been given the thumbs up, and The Star Cinema Eaglehawk has started planning for their opening on December 1st...Martin Myles joined Robbo this morning on The Wake Up Call...
4m Nov 09, 2020
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Darren Fuzzard
Darren Fuzzard told Robbo this morning that it's all about business support at the moment, including business support as ‘ring of steel’ lifts, a Business workshop – Providing COVID-19 support, and the new Councillors starting  and officially being sworn in and training...all the details here...
6m Nov 09, 2020
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Anthony Judd - Buloke Shire
The new Council has been declared for Buloke Shire. Anthony Judd, CEO, joined Robbo on The Wake Up Call with that news, as well as details of key pieces of work for Council over the next 6 months including Community Vision, New Council Plan, Community Engagement Policy, Annual Budget and Pool Season is about to commence!  
6m Nov 08, 2020
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Maree Edwards
State Members for Bendigo, Jacinta Allan MP and Maree Edwards MP  announced successful recipients from three separate veterans’ grants programs, delivering 62 projects to support the ex-service community. Member for Bendigo West, Maree Edwards MP joined Robbo on The Wake Up Call this morning...
6m Nov 08, 2020
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Rick Mirabella
Age is just a number...Rick Mirabella from Runnez.com gave details of Masters Athletics when he gave some Monday Motivation on The Wake Up Call with Robbo this morning...you're never too old to start...
4m Nov 08, 2020
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James Reade - Bendigo Heritage
After visiting Bendigo each December to have their sleigh serviced by the expert Bendigo Tramways workshop team, Mr and Mrs Claus have identified Bendigo as the ideal location for their new Elf Academy, a training facility especially for Santa’s little helpers. The surface of Central Deborah Gold Mine will be transformed into an enchanted land where glitter, gold and candy canes are the norm. B...
3m Nov 05, 2020
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Andrew Walker
The two-month countdown to Christmas has officially commenced, and while many Australians are excited for the big day, it is expected more Australians than ever before will experience financial hardship this festive season following a challenging year. Andrew Walker from The Salvation Army Bendigo joined Robbo to talk about how people are doing...
4m Nov 05, 2020
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Jayden Forster
Entertainment Reporter Jayden Forster from Celebrity Lane joined Robbo this morning on The Wake Up Call to bring us up to date with the latest news, including why Molly Meldrum has been dragged into Craig McLachlan's assault case; what now for Johnny Depp and conformation of what Jayden told us in September about Carols by Candlelight in Melbourne...listen here for all the details...
4m Nov 05, 2020
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Robbo's Pet Project
Thursday morning is Robbo's Pet Project with BARC, Bendigo Animal Relief Centre...This week it's Nikita, a 4 year old, black & white female, domestic short hair cat. She is chunky and yet funky and looking for a calm and quiet home to call her own. She is super affectionate and would make the perfect companion for someone with no other pets or children. Listen it at 8:15 Thursday to The Wake U...
3m Nov 04, 2020
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Craig Niemann
Plenty going on in the City of Greater Bendigo...CEO Craig Niemann updated us on the Council Election, Request a Street Tree, the works at Belle Vue Road and Sullivan Street, Golden Square, Community Grants Program Now Open and NAIDOC Week...hear all the details as Craig spoke with Robbo on The Wake Up Call this morning.
6m Nov 04, 2020
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Charles Fahey
With the fight for the White House top of mind at the moment, Hidden History with Charles Fahey focused on a visit to Central Victoria by a guy who went on to become President of The United States...Herbert Hoover...
6m Nov 04, 2020
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Bruce Lees
In lieu of being able to stage a live venue festival proper this year the Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival is running an online streamed event featuring over 65 great acts from Central Victoria, across Australia, and overseas this weekend. Former Host of The Wake Up Call and all round good guy, (plus great Blues aficionado) Bruce Lees joined Robbo to run through the details...
7m Nov 03, 2020
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Lucy Roffey
Just who is Squirtle the Turtle? CEO of The Central Goldfields Shire reveals all...plus community grants available, and a new TV campaign for the shire...it was all on The Wake Up Call this morning...
5m Nov 03, 2020
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Noel Sens
Local juniors back in action at Tom Flood Centre Thursday, an Aussie almost pinches a Grand Tour, and talking of the Tours of Spain and Italy, some young British riders looking very strong at the moment...those stories and more with Noel Sens from Sens Jewelers when he joined Robbo on The Wake Up Call this morning...
5m Nov 03, 2020
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Darren Fuzzard
Lots happening in Mt Alexander Shire with Australia Day nominations now open, Council’s roadside slashing program underway, and the formal announcement of Mount Alexander Shire Council election....CEO Darren Fuzzard joined Robbo on The Wake Up Call this morning...
6m Nov 02, 2020
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Peter Walsh
It's the race that stops the nation...Sky Sports pundit, and ex ABC Sports presenter Peter Walsh joined Robbo on The Wake Up Call with his thoughts...including a Matt Harris phantom of the closing stages...
8m Nov 02, 2020
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Paul Tangey
We continue or series of tips on The Wake Up Call to be ready for the fire season ahead, , with Paul Tangey from The CFA...today, your pets...
5m Nov 02, 2020
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Jake Harrison
Jake & Elle were My Kitchen Rules Runners Up in 2014, and this year Jake and Elle won The MKR Rivals competition. They are also passionate that half of Aussies are unaware of the harmful chemicals used to manufacture some non-stick coatings. Jake joined Robbo on The Wake Up Call to talk about the issue and the alternatives...      
6m Nov 01, 2020
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Anthony Judd - Buloke Shire
Lots going on in Bloke Shire, including Working 4 Vic Program, lots of works about to get underway and 4 Tenders currently open. Plus Council’s annual road resealing program has commenced, and Australia Day Awards nominations are still open. CEO Anthony Judd talked to Robbo this morning on The Wake Up Call with all the details...  
6m Nov 01, 2020
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Dennis Bice
Dennis Bice from Be Bendigo joined Robbo on The Wake Up Call this morning for an update on how things are going for local business and we continue to 'normalise'....and some events they have coming up with are crucial to businesses going forward...
5m Nov 01, 2020
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Rick Mirabella
If you're setting out on your journey to health and fitness, Rick Mirabella from Runnez.com had some great advice on The Wake Up Call with Robbo this morning...don't compare yourself to anyone else...set you own goals, and stick to them...it will be well worth it...find out why here...
4m Nov 01, 2020
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Rosa Raco - Employment Law
Rosa Raco from WR Law joined Robbo this morning on The Wake Up Call and talked about the way high court judges appointments can affect the rights of workers in both ways...
2m Oct 29, 2020
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Jayden Forster
Jayden Forster from Celebrity Lane, the Wake Up Call's entertainment reporter, updated Robbo this morning with all the latest news, including a Denise Drysdale update on her shoulder injury, the countdown on to the start of Craig McLachlan's assault trial and Cosentino scores a special gig in Asia...all the details here
5m Oct 29, 2020
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Robbo's Pet Project
Robbo's Pet Project with BARC, Bendigo Animal Relief Centre is Hank. Hank is a 3 year old Bull Mastiff cross. He is incredibly loveable, and enjoys the company of other dogs and kids and anyone who is willing to play with him! Hank has received obedience training in the past and is very well mannered on a lead. He is full of energy and off lead runs around in a mad mass of drool and lanky legs....
3m Oct 28, 2020
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Craig Niemann
What happens once you've voted in the local elections? Craig Niemann, CEO of the City of Greater Bendigo, explained the process....also free Compost from The City...details  here, no tulip dig for 2020, an online workshop  for reusable cloth nappies and the Heathcote Dog Park opens on Monday 2 November...  
6m Oct 28, 2020
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Lisa Chesters
Federal Labor has moved amendments to extend the Coronavirus Supplement until March, in line with JobKeeper – and require the Government to announce a permanent increase in JobSeeker Payment.  Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters joined Robbo on The Wake Up Call to discuss the issue...
5m Oct 28, 2020
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Charles Fahey
Do you ever get a bit confused when the footy ladder gets down to percentages? Well that was nothing compared to what happened in the early 20th Century when they had 'The Argus Method'....Hidden History's Charles Fahey explained it to Robbo on The Wake Up Call this morning...
5m Oct 28, 2020
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Tommy O'Dell
With three top #10 ARIA albums, now 9 x ARIA-nominations, and multiple ARIA Platinum and ARIA Gold singles already under their belt, DMA’S have well and truly established themselves as both here and in the UK. They also played the AFL Grand Final…not to universal applause….Tommy O’Dell is one of the trio and he joined Robbo on The Wake Up Call… 
6m Oct 26, 2020
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Darren Fuzzard
Mt Alexander Shire is looking for you to share your stories about Maldon CBD...These stories will help to inform a heritage assessment of the public spaces in Maldon, as part of the Maldon Streetscape Revitalisation Project. There is funding for three new bridges in the Barfold area and bridge works are underway in Harcourt this week and a reminder: free disposal of green waste (now until 9 No...
5m Oct 26, 2020
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Anthony Judd - Buloke Shire
Anthony Judd, CEO of Buloke Shire joined Robbo today on the Wake Up Call with all the news from the shire, including an update on Metropolitan Landholders getting permits to travel into Buloke for property maintenance,the last days of Free Green Waste Month, reusable facemasks available from Council for vulnerable community members and expressions of interest are being called for a Youth Adviso...
5m Oct 25, 2020
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Lana Mitchell OCT 26
The Royal Flying Doctor Service and the CWA have worked shoulder-to-shoulder for more than 9 decades, and have brought out a book with stories of that time…A Darn a Good Yarn. Lana Mitchell from The RFDS joined Robbo on the Wake Up Call to chat about it…  
6m Oct 25, 2020
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Rick Mirabella
Rick Mirabella from Runnez.com joined Robbo on The Wake Up Call for his regular Monday Motivation segment...and today it was all about Liquid Calories...listen for the smart news here...
4m Oct 25, 2020
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Robbo's Pet Project
This morning, Kayla from Bendigo Animal Relief Centre BARC joined Robbo on The Wake Up Call this morning to talk about adopting older cats...
4m Oct 21, 2020
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Evan King
The Cities Power Partnership is a free national program created by theClimate Council (https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/) that celebrates and accelerates the emission reduction and clean energy successes of Australia in towns and cities. They have announced the finalists for its third annual national climate awards, and Hepburn Shire is a finalist with their Z-NET - Community Transition Plan....
5m Oct 21, 2020
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Scott Miller Volunteering Victoria
There's a new report called 'State of Volunteering 2020' that has been released...CEO of Volunteering Victoria Scott Miller joined Robbo on the Wake Up Call to dissect the report in these Covid 19 times...
6m Oct 20, 2020
6m
Lucy Roffey
Some great news coming out of The Central Goldfields Shire, including the Maryborough and Dunolly Libraries Reopening, the VCE Art & Design Exhibition opening, and Neighbourhood Safer Places re-assessed for the fire season ahead...Lucy Roffey CEO joined Robbo with the details...
4m Oct 20, 2020
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Noel Sens
Old Champions going backwards, world champs crashing into motorbikes, the new crop of young stars emerging, and two Grand Tours on at once! So much happening in Cycling, and Noel Sens from Sens Jewelers in Hargreaves Mall had all the details when he joined Robbo for his regular segment on The Wake Up Call...
6m Oct 20, 2020
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Martin Leach
Today is 'National Thank Your Cleaners Day'...Martin Leach from The Bendigo Cleaning Company joined Robbo on The Wake Up Call to talk about the day...
5m Oct 20, 2020
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Mick Aylett
The City of Greater Bendigo is hosting a free Detox Your Home service from 9am to 2pm on the Bendigo Cup Day public holiday, Wednesday October 28 at the Bendigo Livestock Exchange, Wallenjoe Road, Huntly ...Mick Aylett joined Robbo on The Wake Up Call with all the details....
5m Oct 19, 2020
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Darren Fuzzard
Darren Fuzzard CEO of the Mt Alexander Shire joined Robbo on The Wake Up Call for his regular shire update...including details of Online Week, Tactile markers to improve accessibility in Castlemaine CBD, the last  Council Meeting of current Council being held tonight and voting closing soon for the Council elections...all the details here...  
6m Oct 19, 2020
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John Warlters Rural Aid
As October draws to a close, Rural Aid is reminding rural communities during Victoria Mental Health Month that one conversation at the right time, with the right person, can change everything. CEO of Rural Aid, John Warlters, says that Rural Aid is committed to supporting farmers and their well-being. He joined Robbo on The Wake Up Call...  
6m Oct 19, 2020
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Anthony Judd - Buloke Shire
Another busy week in Buloke Shire...CEO Anthony Judd told Robbo on The Wake Up Call about some of the activities, including the Wycheproof Wetlands Project, Online Story Time for Buloke kids and Cr Ellen White’s last Ordinary Meeting...  
6m Oct 18, 2020
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