The Labor minister for water, regional development and equality and Eastern Victoria MLC speaks with FlowFM regional listeners about the new Living Local fund to help community groups invigorate their communities. More information: https://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs/living-local-regional-fund#:~:text=The%20Living%20Local%20%E2%80%93%20Regional%20Community%20Grants%20Program%20is%20open%20to,eligible%20equipment%20and%20minor%20refurbishments.

The Emergency Services Minister and member for Cootamundra in southern New South Wales speaks with Flow listeners about one of the most effective ways Australians can support flood-affected NSW communities with their donations, and how FRNSW is ready to help householders update their home fire safety to prevent injury or death from keeping warm during the winter

Is Victoria adequately prepared for the multi-pronged biosecurity challenges posed by the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak in Indonesia, particularly Bali? That's part of the conversation with the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Victoria after a deputy leadership change brought on by a MP's decision not to contest the November election

The Nationals' member for Lowan in western Victoria was chosen by party colleagues on Monday night as deputy leader to replace Steph Ryan, who is not recontesting Euroa at the November 2022 state election.

Data emerging from the northern hemisphere as crops roll in - and movements of food out of Russia and Ukraine - have hit wheat and canola prices, Market Check's Andrew Retallick discusses with Flow listeners for Friday's Country Viewpoint program

Cattle prices have taken a dive from record highs but are still healthy, as Thomas Elder Markets' (www.thomaseldermarkets.com.au) Matt Dalgleish chats with Flow listeners for Friday's Country Viewpoint program

A volume of wool not seen for around 3 years is coming on the market this week after a downturn in prices for sellers in the opening auctions of the 2022/23 trading year - and Michell Wool will be at the Bendigo Sheep Show, perhaps with some footballing talent in the lineup

Newly appointed assistant shadow minister in the Dutton shadow ministry speaks with Flow listeners about his focus in the roads, rail, ports, airports and other infrastructure portfolios as the federal Liberal Party's spokesperson, touching on the Murray Basin and Inland Rail projects and upgrading the Dukes and Sturt Highways in South Australia

The shadow minister says birthing services' suspension at Gawler Hospital highlights the challenges faced in regional health and the inequity between country and city people's access to health services, in a discussion about the Barossa Hospital promised by the Liberals in 2001 and Labor's pledges on Limestone Coast health in the south east of South Australia before the March 2022 state election

The member for Riverina and former Nationals leader talks about the importance of domestic bipartisanship when it comes to international relations, the challenges presented to local farmers and councils from a wetter-than-usual season on the land - and some commentary on Hume football including his unique interest in the MCUE Goannas