UGFM - Radio Murrindindi

10/08/2026

🦘 Helping Our Native Wildlife 🐦
Would you know what to do if you came across an injured wallaby, bird or other native animal?
Join local wildlife rescuer and Park Ranger Kim Hunter for an informative and engaging session where you'll learn how to safely assist injured native wildlife, who to contact for help, and what to include in a simple wildlife rescue kit.
Whether you're a nature lover, live in a rural area, or simply want to be prepared, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical knowledge that could help save the life of one of our precious native animals.
📅 Sunday, 23 August
🕙 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
💲 $5 donation (to support local wildlife)
Every one of us can make a difference. Come along, learn valuable skills, and help protect the amazing wildlife that calls our region home.
We look forward to seeing you there! 🌿💚

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09/08/2026

UPDATE 4:00pm Monday The GV Highway should reopen in the next few hours once debris has been removed from the highway by contractors.
Monday 10th August 2026
Goulburn Valley Highway at Cathkin Closed to ALL Traffic. Diversion via Alexandra and Whanregarwen Road between Molesworth and Yarck is in place.

Water is up to 500mm deep, Police from Alexandra and Yea have closed the highway until water recedes.

Water is also over the Taggerty - Thornton Rd near Tumbling Waters and Spring Ck Rd Fawcett. There is also water on the Melba Highway south Yea, please take care and don’t drive through floodwater.

Alexandra SES also attended to storm damage at a house in Taylor Bay and Alexandra, a tree down in Albert St Alexandra that brought a power line down and monitored the Yea closely for possible flooding, that is expected to peak around 8pm tonight. Marysville SES attended to a very large tree down yesterday and the Mansfield and Mt Buller emergency services attend at a fatal accident at Mt Buller when a tree impacted a vehicle today.

09/08/2026

Thanks Andrew and Gordon and Team, and Warren Davies - The Unbreakable Farmer - supporting communities and changing lives, one conversation at a time.

This time it was Molesworth's turn for Comics and Conversations.

This is what community recovery looks like.

08/08/2026

Alexandra District Health team members Tash Bowater and Amanda Piggott on the Community Health hour last Thursday 6th August.

Amanda who is a Registered Nurse (RN) and Training and Development Coach at ADH, spoke about the quality improvement project that both she and Meredith, the ADH Pharmacist, worked on and recently received an award for their work in blood clot prevention for patients.

Tash who is the Director of Quality & Risk at ADH, spoke about Safer Care Victoria, who they are and their purpose. Tash also gave an update on some of the amazing statistics for the hospital over the past 12 months and what is happening at ADH.

Well done to all the team at ADH, the community health hour for ADH air’s from 9-10am on the first Thursday of the month on UGFM.

The Yea & District Memorial Hospital community health hour air's on the 3rd Thursday of the month 9-10am.

08/08/2026

HUMANS IN SPACE
Exploring the Lunar South Pole

NASA is steadily advancing work on the Moon Base — a resilient outpost planned for the Moon’s South Pole that will support science, technology development, and future human operations.

To help build essential infrastructure on the lunar surface, commercial partners including Blue Origin, Firefly Aerospace, Intuitive Machines, and Voyager Lunar Systems are preparing to deliver landers by 2028. These spacecraft will transport the foundational architecture needed for a sustained presence on the Moon.

Their progress marks a major step forward for commercial lunar delivery and sets the stage for the systems and surface capabilities the Moon Base will rely on.

A permanent human presence on the Moon may sound like science ficti...

08/08/2026

THE FIRST ARTISTS HAVE ARRIVED!
The wait is over! We're thrilled to reveal the first lineup for the return of Marysville Music Weekend, happening 13–15 November 2026.

Get ready to experience an unforgettable weekend of incredible Australian music featuring:

Henry Wagons
Jeff Lang
Rebecca Barnard & Shane O'Mara
The Pleasures
Ange Boxall
Blues Roulette feat. Iseula & Jesse Valach
Joyce Prescher
Pirritu

And many more...

This November, the streets, venues and hidden corners of Marysville will once again come alive with music as we celebrate the return of a festival built on community, connection and outstanding live performances.

Whether you're coming to see one of your favourite artists or discover someone new, there's something special waiting for you.

🎟️ Weekend Passes are just $99 + booking fee — grab yours now before they disappear!

👉 Tickets available now at marysvillemusicweekend.com

Who's the first artist you're heading to see? Tag your festival crew and let us know below!

The Marysville Music Weekend is presented by the Triangle Arts Group, with support from Murrindindi Shire Council, and accommodation partner Peppers Hotel Marysville, with support from Cindy McLeish, and media partners UGFM.

07/08/2026

Friday 7th August 2026
Statement From The Premier
Today I am announcing new Parliamentary Secretaries – part of the strong Labor team ready to deliver a new direction for Victorians.

This team is stay focused on what matters most – cost of living, keeping Victorians safe and delivering great healthcare and education.

Parliamentary Secretaries
Ryan Batchelor
Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Services

Josh Bull
Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer
Parliamentary Secretary for Roads

Anthony Cianflone
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Safety

Christine Couzens
Parliamentary Secretary for First Peoples

Ella George
Parliamentary Secretary for Mental Health and Su***de Prevention

Katie Hall
Parliamentary Secretary for Housing and Homelessness
Parliamentary Secretary for Creative Industries

Bronwyn Halfpenny
Parliamentary Secretary for State Electricity Commission

Martha Haylett
Parliamentary Secretary for Rural and Regional Development

Mat Hilakari
Parliamentary Secretary for Education

Nathan Lambert
Parliamentary Secretary for Children
Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Action

Pauline Richards
Parliamentary Secretary for Health

Kat Theophanous
Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier

Iwan Walters
Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural and Multifaith Victoria
Parliamentary Secretary for Disability

Sheena Watt
Parliamentary Secretary for Public and Active Transport
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Sport

Dylan Wight
Parliamentary Secretary for Jobs and Industrial Relations
Parliamentary Secretary for Racing and Major Events

07/08/2026

R U OK?Day is Thursday 10 September 2025, our annual National Day of Action and a reminder that any day is the day to check in with your friends, family and colleagues.