The story is famous and the movie fabulous.It's definitely one of Johns' favourite dog movies not only for the canine Koko but the larakin cast which is so true to the Pilbara.Shot in WA and a little in SA it's a perfect film to talk about for the Australia Day weekend.

Opposite Day, the very first Winter Olympics, the Merredin Drive In was showing one of the greatest WW2 films ever made and the Carpenters were at number 1.

Shire President David Wallace fills us in on the Australia Day fesitivties.

Eliza our new resident jourmo lets us know about a brand new cafe in town, two high school students have been afforded a fantastic international trip of a lifetime and a recent charge upon a Wundowie man.

Country week cricket is well under way and Sean let me give him a quick call this morning to see how our lads are faring from the region.

We spoke about Neil Diamond this morning and his unfortunate news.

A wonderful opportunity for women throughout the Central Wheatbelt and Avon Valley and applications are still open.

Australia Day events, the upcoming AGM and looking towards building a bigger and better Toodyay.

This year instead of the Railway museum our annual Aussie Day breaky is going to be hosted by and in front of the Community Resource Centre. Debbie Morris gives us all the details on what will make a really lovely morning out for the family.

The first performance of the year is just around the corner; President of the Northam Theatre Group Nicki Parker gives you all the details.