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Childrens’ emotional wellbeing expert Kari Sutton spoke to the show about how to communicate with children about the need for masks during this time of COVID-19.

Hannah James, Journalist at Australian Geographic spoke to the program about her report on Auslan. Auslan is  a specific Australian lingo, and her report looks at how the Auslan language has developed, and the important connection it provides to Australia’s deaf community.

A look at weekend football and some tips for the games ahead.

South Barwon MP Darren Cheeseman spoke to the program about the issues in state politics.

Geelong Mayor Cr Stephanie Asher joined the program to discuss her decision to re-run for council in October along with other council matters.   View Full Profile View -1 other candidates for

James Taylor, Editor at the Surf Coast Times appeared on Mitchell’s Front Page to discuss the latest issues on the Surf Coast.

The TAC’s Manager – Media and Communications Nic McGay spoke to the program about the findings of their annual road safety monitor survey. 1800 road users were surveyed on road user behaviours and attitudes. Some of the key findings include: 50 per cent of respondents reported having driven after drinking alcohol in the past 12 months, but when they believed they were under the legal limit – an increase of two per cent on the previous year. 31% self-report using a mobile phone illegally while driving. 2% admitted to driving after using recreational drugs. 37% had knowingly driven while drowsy. 83% of respondents support centreline barriers as effective road safety infrastructure, while 81% support flexible safety barriers. 9% admitted to speeding at least half the time in a 60km/h zones, and 10% speeding at least half the time in a 100km/h zone. Find out more about the survey findings here.

Australian brands are only pretending to be diverse says media professional Lisa Cox. “While social media has created new ways for brands to communicate their values, a quick scroll through Instagram makes it clear that by not representing disability, brands don’t value the disability dollar.”

Paula Standing has released a new single – ‘My Heart Goes With You’. She joined the program to tell us all about it.

Liz and Vic discuss the issues of the day.