88.6 Plenty Valley FM

05/02/2025

Earlier this week we held our latest training course info night. It’s great to see people wanting to engage with their local community through the power of local radio. If you’re still interested but missed the info session, email training at pvfm dot org dot au ASAP!

01/02/2025

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Heatwave Warning.

Please go to http://www.bom.gov.au for the latest information on the Bureau of Meteorology Heatwave Warning. The Bureau can update its heatwave forecast, so it is important to check the warning every afternoon after 3:00pm.

Heatwave conditions may cause health impacts in the community. Extreme heat can affect anyone. Those over the age of 65, people with acute or chronic health problems, people who are socially isolated, pregnant women and young children and babies are more at risk.

Organisations should monitor their local weather conditions from Victoria Weather and Warnings (bom.gov.au) and respond in accordance with their extreme heat plans. Individuals and communities should also prepare for the heat.

You can find more information at:
• Bureau of Meteorology Heatwave Service for Australia - http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/heatwave/
• Better Health Channel - Extreme Heat - https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/extreme-heat
• VicEmergency - https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/
There are steps you can take to protect yourself and others:
• Stay cool. Use air conditioning or a fan. Wear light and loose clothing. Keep skin wet, using a spray bottle or damp sponge and by taking cool showers. If you can’t keep cool at home, think about where you can go on hot days to cool down. Public pools, or air-conditioned buildings to name a few.
• Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water. Keep drinking fluids before you feel thirsty, especially if outdoors and performing physical activity.
• Stay connected and check in with family, friends and neighbours. Let people know you are OK and check in on those at increased risk or who may need your support. Look out for those who might be more affected by the heat, like the those over the age of 65 years, young children or people with certain medical conditions.
• Stay up to date with the weather forecasts. Plan ahead and schedule activities to the coolest part of the day.
• Hot cars kill. Never leave kids, adults or pets in cars. The temperature inside a parked car can double within minutes.
Know where to get help / Get help if needed:
• If needed call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 606 024 or contact Victorian Virtual Emergency Department at https://www.vved.org.au/ or in an emergency call 000.

29/01/2025

24/01/2025

Good advice especially heading into a long weekend… take and bring in your neighbours’ bin as well to show activity.

Unfortunately, the Nillumbik and Banyule areas had a spate of Aggravated (Creep in) Burglaries overnight into the early hours of yesterday morning. 🙁
Whilst our members continue to investigate and pursue those responsible, we encourage all our residents to conduct their nightly lock up checklist. It's really simple and could save you the stress of having uninvited guests in while you sleep, they are looking for your keys to steal your cars. 🤬

17/01/2025

If you are in and surrounds, something to be aware of...

13/01/2025

Hey - We've launched a Listener Survey! We'd love to hear from you about what you'd like to hear from your favourite community radio station!!

Click on the Listener Survey tile on our website...

www.pvfm.org.au

Feel free to share with your local networks in Melbourne's Outer North East too!

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04/01/2025

Do the right thing. Imagine it is your family or friend they are rushing to assist.

31/12/2024

Just like last week, if your bin night is tonight and beyond, your bins in and will be collected a day later than normal.

24/12/2024

Kick Off Christmas Morning with 88.6 PVFM!

Join us for our Christmas Breakfast Show, hosted by our very own Richard Donelly!

Whether you’re opening presents, prepping the feast, or just soaking in the holiday spirit, let us be your soundtrack this Christmas morning!

24/12/2024

Whatever way you plan to spend the end of the year, stay safe when travelling and enjoy time with family and friends. Download the Community Radio Plus app to take us with you!

We look forward to connecting with you in 2025 - and keep an eye out for a Listener Survey that you can participate in very soon!

24/12/2024

If you need to prepare your bushfire plan, today is the day to do it.

A reminder that Parks Victoria close parks on days of Total Fire Ban

A TOTAL FIRE BAN has been declared for the whole State of Victoria on Thursday 26 December 2024. 🚫 🔥

No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM Thursday 26 December 2024. Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans

22/12/2024

It has taken us a few days to catch up, but we would like to congratulate Vicki Ward MP for Eltham on her recent appointment as the Minister for Emergency Services portfolio. Vicki is well aware of us as the local community radio station and has actively participated with some of our shows previously. We take great pride in our role as a designated emergency broadcaster and look forward to working with Vicki in the future to continue supporting the community to be safe and resilient in times of emergency.

22/12/2024

Good news from our friends at Diamond Creek Rotary Tram Cafe if you are after an end of year catch up coffee!

Send a message to learn more

15/12/2024

Stay safe everyone - especially our amazing emergency service agencies protecting the community! As a designated emergency broadcaster we’ll monitor for any important incident messages to keep the community informed and safe.

It's going to be a hot one tomorrow (16/12).

A total fire ban has been declared for most of the state including central region which includes the Mornington Peninsula.

🔥Heat kills more Australians than any natural disaster!

So be prepared
🚗 Never leave children in cars, not even for a minute or the more vulnerable such as the elderly and people with special needs.
💧 Drink plenty of water earlier in the day before you get too hot.
⛱️ Seek shade or cool areas
🐦 Leave water out for wildlife
🐶 Ensure your pets have plenty of water and shade, never leave pets in cars.
🏢 If you don’t have cooling, Seek refuge at your local shopping centre (aircon).

If you think someone is suffering from heatstroke call 000

For help with heat stressed wildlife call
Wildlife Victoria
(03) 8400 7300
Warriors 4 wildlife
1300 352 923

For more information about suriving the heat visit
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/campaigns/survive-heat

14/12/2024

But wait, there’s more!💚❤️

If you are still in the festive spirit from last nights Carols by Candlelight, there are more events on around the community this weekend:

🎄Whittlesea Christmas Festival
4pm-9pm, Saturday 14 December
Whittlesea Agricultural Society, Whittlesea
Enjoy a Christmas tree extravaganza, animal farm, carols, kids activities food and more!
ℹ https://bit.ly/4gtXXPm

🎅🏼Doreen Community Carols
4pm, Sunday 15 December
Collingrove Park, Doreen
Come along for kids activities, ice-cream, pizza, carols, and a merry visit from the local CFA Brigade.
ℹ https://bit.ly/3VCSyxt

These events are proudly supported by the City of Whittlesea Community Grants Program.

11/12/2024

Just a reminder of the information session tomorrow evening at 7pm.

Everyone is welcome, whether or not in the Panton Hill/Smiths Gully area.

A supervised room will be available for children.
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Uncertain whether to leave for high risk fire days, and when? Thinking about staying and defending?

Come to our information session to help you be prepared for this fire season with an informed decision.

Note that some imagery in the presentation may not be suitable for young children.

Thursday 12 December 7 - 9pm.
St Matthews Anglican Church
575 Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Rd, Panton Hill.

A light supper will be provided.

Yarrambat Fire Brigade Plenty Fire Brigade Arthurs Creek & Strathewen CFA CFA North Warrandyte Fire Brigade Nillumbik Group of Fire Doreen CFA CFA District 14 - North West Region Kinglake West Fire Brigade Nillumbik Shire Council 88.6 Plenty Valley FM