The 30th annual Melbourne Queer Film Festival is now underway and Program Director Spiro joined Tom and Jess for a preview of what’s in store for over 120 screenings across the next 2 weeks.

For the full program, locations and tickets head to the festival website mqff.com.au.

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Australian music superstar Kate Ceberano is bringing her “genre-fluid” live show to Memo Music Hall next month. Tom and Jess found out what we’re in for, and what else is to come down the track.

Tickets are on sale now for Sunday 5 April at a special time of 3pm!

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Tom and Jess were thrilled to chat to writer-composer Joseph May-Dessmann and actor and singer Samm Hagen about the brand new musical made here in Melbourne, Jack Frost.

Jack Frost has its premiere on 17 March at St Martins Theatre in South Yarra and tickets are on sale now. Use the code AUTUMNFROST for a special JOY listener discount!

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The public fear brought on by Coronavirus along with disruption to the global supply chain have triggered some effects to the sharemarket and interest rates.  Our financial expert, Phoebe from Clover Financial Solutions, is on hand to explain it all to Tom and Jess, and let us know what opportunities this creates for investors and home owners.

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The What Does International Women’s Day Mean To Me? photographic exhibition at Hares & Hyenas bookstore is now in its ninth year. On the morning of the launch gala event, Tom and Jess speak to photographer Suzanne Phoenix and model and MC Miss Jessi Leigh about the works and the important meaning behind them.

For more information, head to Suzanne’s website.

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Jess is upset that her local video store is closing down, so is it time to let go of the past?

Meanwhile, Tom’s found an exercise regime he can get on board with.

Plus, are baboons really on the loose in downtown Sydney, or it fake news covering up something else?  And the South American tourism board are getting complacent with their online reviews.

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We all love our pets but sometimes people need extra support to care for their animals during challenging times. RSPCA is lending a hand in the City of Latrobe with things like pet food, shelter or vet care.

Tom and Jess spoke to RSPCA Victoria’s Education and Learning manager, Sally Meakin, to find out more about it.

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The Real Housewives of Melbourne are back for season 5, and Tom was at the launch event ready to get the scoop on who has their claws out, and how the new recruits will cope.

Find out what Gina, Lydia and Janet had to say.

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Some Victorian residents were outraged at the State Government’s announcement of a 4-bin recycling system, but Victorian Greens couldn’t be happier with the idea of separate glass recycling.

Leader, Samantha Ratnam, joined Tom and Jess to let us know how this system works elsewhere, and why it’s the best thing for Victoria.

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Melbourne singer/songwriter Aydan is back with new music, and Tom and Jess got to premiere his new track Wide Awake exclusively on JOY 94.9, after a little catch up chat to find out what’s on the 2020 calendar.

Wide Awake is available now to buy or stream wherever you get your music, and the video is on YouTube.  Follow Aydan’s Instagram @aydan_music or visit aydanmusic.com.

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