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Andrew, an escape guide at Geelong Gaol spoke to the program about some of the incredible stories of escapes from Geelong Gaol up until its closure in 1991.

President of the Queensland Strawberry Growers’ Association Adrian Schulz says there are a number of incentives for Victorians to head to Queensland to pick strawberries this season. “Queensland Strawberries have a strawesome incentive package for Victorians,” Mr Schulz said. “Firstly, there’s a whopping incentive of 10 x $100,000 cash prizes up for grabs for workers, an additional $1,500 cash payment from the QLD Government AND a relocation payment from AgMove of up to $6,000.” “Plus, excellent wages to be made on the farm on top of that.” “These are just a few of the many reasons why you should come and pick or pack strawberries this winter.”

Director at How To Buy Australian Made Steve Eagle discusses the impacts of counterfeit goods to the economy and how consumers can spot them.

Using smart rainwater tanks and urban lakes, a new project aims to provide crucial water to platypus habitat when it’s needed most – leading up to the breeding season. Urban hydrology expert Professor Tim Fletcher from the University of Melbourne explains.

Money coach Max Phelps talks about how we can recreate the savings practices of previous generations. “Most of us know a grandma, or nonna, who always seems to have money tucked away somewhere,” he said. “Now we walk around with credit cards to instantly borrow money for anything we want and then if income slows, or stops, wonder how we’ll cope.” “How can we hide money from ourselves in a world of digital money?”

Trent Geddes discusses the latest tech news – including the plans of Telstra to make calls from payphones free.

Animal Justice Party MP Andy Meddick looks at the issues in state politics.

Davina Montgomery looks at the issues of the day.

Leanne Boase, President of the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners spoke to the program about the potential role of nurse practioners (NPs) in the vaccine rollout.

With R U OK Day coming up, Mental Health Expert Graeme Cowan spoke to the program about getting ready to ask the important questions on the day.