88.6 Plenty Valley FM

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

11/12/2024

People in the area and surrounds, please note a training exercise is happening tonight. Rest assured in a real declared emergency, we would be suspending programs to provide updates as a designated emergency broadcaster.

We are also hearing sirens in other locations where a certain red man in a beard is doing some final checks… it’s not long to go… 🎅🏻🎄

‼️ 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 ‼️

We will be running a training exercise on the western side of Quarry Hills tonight.

Don’t be alarmed if you see a number of fire trucks operating with their flashing lights operating in the Quarry Hills and Harvest Home Road area.

01/12/2024

Alright Trash Disco, we’ll play along… 😉

Hey Listeners: Which is worse - this or All I Want For Christmas-aggedon??

Ok, it’s December 1. We all have until the 24th to see if we can avoid the original Last Christmas.

See rules in the pic for details.

Good luck!

30/11/2024

The City of Whittlesea provides regular updates during Thursday Drive, usually on air around 4:15pm. We've started a new series in light of the new Council being recently confirmed. You can also find the podcast on iHeart Radio, Spotify and on the Community Radio Plus app. In case you missed it this week, newly elected Mayor Aidan McLindon chatted on the show to Brett.

19/11/2024

The City of Whittlesea Fire Danger Period commenced at 1am Monday November 18

The Fire Danger Period will begin in Nillumbik on Monday 25 November.

Are you prepared?

Find out what you can and can't do at the CFA website: https://bit.ly/3wDkebK

17/11/2024

People in and surrounds, please note.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!

IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO THE COMMUNITY

Mill Park Police Station is currently undergoing building works which will impact on the ability to provide some services to the community in the coming week. Community safety will not be impacted.

The reception area will be closed to the public for 2 days being Friday 22nd November - Saturday 23rd November 2024

Phones enquiries will still be answered at Mill Park Police Station.

Public to be advised to attend Mernda (24 hrs) or Epping (16 hrs) which will be open during this period or call Triple 000 in an emergency.

15/11/2024

Today is at local McDonald's outlets raising funds for rmhcaustralia, to help provide health services and support for children and their families. Please consider donating.

Recently one of our station historians found this gem in the wayback machine from 1997 😮 when we were asked to participate behind the counter at .

What were your favourite songs from 1997? 🎶

Fun times out in the community supporting a worthy cause! We’d love to do it again sometime! 🍦🍔 🍟 🥤🧦📻

11/11/2024

We would like to congratulate those who put their names forward for local council elections recently. In particular, we would like to congratulate those who were recently declared by The Victorian Electoral Commission as successful councilor-elects in the local wards that are within our Licence Area Plan (LAP) as authorised by ACMA.

As the station locally, we recognise the importance of being able to connect with people in our area. As the designated we take great pride in our responsibilities with engaging to keep our community informed and safe and providing a public service to the community.

We look forward to working with the local councilors within our LAP for them to strongly advocate within their networks and circles of influence the importance and the work that grassroots media does in supporting positive messaging in the community.

Congratulations to the following declared elected candidates who will be sworn in over the coming week or so. We would also like to extend our thanks to Lydia Wilson, Peita Duncan and team for their support of our station during the City of Whittlesea's administration period.

Banyule:

Beale - Elizabeth Nealy
Bakewell - Mark Di Pasquale
Grimshaw - Rick Garotti
Hawdon - Matt Wood
Sherbourne - Alison Champion

Nillumbik:

Bunjil - Naomi Joiner
Sugarloaf - Kim Cope
Blue Lake - Grant Brooker
Edendale - Kelly Joy
Ellis - Peter Perkins
Swipers Gully - Kate McKay
Wingrove - John Dumaresq

Whittlesea:

Bundoora - Daniela Zinni
Epping - David Lenberg
Ganbu Gulinj - Lawrie Cox
Kirrip - Aidan McLindon
Lalor - Stevan Kozmevski
Mernda - Jarrod Lappin
Mill Park - Blair Cowell
North - Christine Stow
Painted Hills - Deb Gunn
South Morang - Martin Taylor
Thomastown - Nicholas Brooks

08/11/2024

Coming along to tomorrow? We’ll be there too! Come and say Hi

30/10/2024

Tune in Today for a Special Interview with DPV Health on Wellbeing Wednesdays with Snez

We’re excited to announce that our first interview with our sponsors DPV Health will be live on air today at 1:15 pm on Wellbeing Wednesdays with Snez!

This month, Brad Camerlengo, Program Manager - Individualised Care & Social Support at DPV Health joins us to talk about Home Care Packages and how caring for our elderly is evolving with modern healthcare. Don’t miss this important conversation on supporting independence and well-being for our older loved ones.

And great news—this is just the beginning! Snez will be bringing you monthly interviews from health professionals at DPV Health, covering a range of health topics to keep you informed and empowered.

Tune in today from 12-2 pm on https://www.pvfm.org.au/

26/10/2024

It’s on TODAY!

Head over to the Eltham Men's Shed Incorporated Mammoth Garage Sale from 10am - 3pm for unbeatable bargains and to support this fantastic community cause! We are enjoying a delicious pizza.
From tools and garden gear to homewares, plants, toys, and even BBQ and barista coffee, there’s something for everyone!

We’re proud to support our community at 88.6 PVFM – our team will be there, chatting with Men’s Shed members about their incredible work and how you can get involved.

📍 Where: 20 Wattletree Road, Eltham North
💳 EFTPOS available
🌐 More info: elthammensshed.com.au

Don’t miss it! See you there! 👋

25/10/2024

When Sunday met Monday who met Tuesday on a Friday!! Bill from Valley Lifestyles (Sun 8-9am) together with Kat from Monday Drive with Dee & Kat (Mon 4-6pm) and Tony from One Summer PVFM (Tues 10am-Noon) at the Banyule City Council Nillumbik Shire Council Ageing Well Expo today in !! Don’t forget tomorrow we’ll be at the Eltham Men's Shed Incorporated MAMMOTH in Wattletree Road! See you there!!

19/10/2024

We’re having a blast here at LibCon!
Come join the fun at Mill Park Library today till 4PM for a day full of superheroes, cosplay, video games, comics, workshops, and more!

As presenters at 88.6PVFM, we love getting out into the community and experiencing the fun as well as meeting so many awesome people!

Gear up and get along – we can’t wait to see you there! Pop in and say hi!

📅 Saturday, October 19, 2024
📍 Mill Park Library
🕙 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM