On Country Viewpoint, Jason Regan interviews David Ward from the Rainbow Argus about the good news on the re-opening of Yaapeet Lake and the disappointing news about the closure of Rainbow's CBA bank branch - and some good news about the dux of the local high school
IMAGE: "File:Ruin overlooking Lake Albacutya, in the north west of Victoria, Australia. - panoramio.jpg" by Peter Neaum is licensed under CC BY 3.0

Jason Regan interviews David Basham, SA Minister for Primary Industries, on Country Viewpoint, covering the snapper fishing quota, the release of Murray Cod fingerlings, an excellent SA grain crop - and the hopeful return of country shows in regional SA.

Jason Regan interviews SA Energy Minister and Liberal member for Stuart covering northern SA, Dan Van Holst Pellekaan, about proposed wind energy projects, the need for grid scale batteries, what happens when wind farms are approved but don't proceed, and how they wind down.

Jason Regan speaks with Rhiannon Koch about country cricket results on the Yorke Peninsula

Wayne Phillips reflects on Canberra correspondent John McDonnell's piece about the Coalition government's bold push into regional NSW and Victorian seats held by Labor, while the Coalition's carbon-neutral position seeks to put Labor in an awkward position.
More at FlowNews24.com.au :- https://www.flownews24.com.au/blog/the-battle-for-hearts-and-minds-in-regional-australia

Wayne Phillips reflects on the future of Australia's universities, with debate between universities and the federal government on job losses during the current pandemic - and whether regional study hubs ought to receive more attention.
More on FlowNews24.com.au - https://www.flownews24.com.au/blog/university-futures-up-in-the-air

Courtney from the FlowFM Breaky show reminisces about today's birthdays including Australian cricket legend Glenn McGrath, Gina Rinehart and the 'Human Headline' Derryn Hinch, the origins of the Davis Cup, the 'Jumbo Jet', the world's oldest driver, a milestone for The Simpsons and more

On the Breaky show, Courtney reflects on birthdays and other major events occurring on this day, Monday 8 February 2021 - including a happy birthday to AFL legend, 'big bad' Barry Hall

Wayne reflects on Murray MP Helen Dalton's push for New South Wales to establish a public water register.
Read more on FlowNews24: https://www.flownews24.com.au/blog/mps-4th-push-for-public-water-register

Wayne reflects on the arrest and charge of a woman near Corowa for an alleged $1.1 million fraud against a local sporting club, observing that it is important that community clubs get their accounts audited to detect irregularities.
More at FlowNews24: https://www.flownews24.com.au/blog/corowa-court-to-hear-1-1m-sport-fraud-case-against-local-woman