CMR Update Posts

Keeping you up-to-date with travel locations and general CMR activities

Day 50: COVID-19 jab, Darebin Council and Bundoora Park (Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country)

A great day spent back in Darebin in Banyule, meeting up with awesome people and - the highlight - getting the first COVID-19 jab.

Day 49: Staying put at Point Leo (Boonwurrung/Bunurung Country)

Day 49 being spent at Point Leo in Victoria, catching up on a backlog of administration and article writing.

CMR Newsletter #04 Dated 31 August 2020

Featuring an overview of all the stories covered during the past week of broadcasting Connection Matters Radio

Imagery. It’s All About the Imagery!

You get what you pay for. Well, it's time to dip into the diminishing CMR coffers and fork over dollars for a better photo library resource.

CMR Newsletter #03 Dated 24 August 2020

Our third newsletter, coinciding with the completion of the third full week of broadcasting five days a week.

CMR Newsletter #02 Dated 17 August 2020

Our second newsletter, coinciding with the completion of the second full week of broadcasting five days a week.

CMR Newsletter #01 Dated 10 August 2020

Our first newsletter, created as a direct result of the massive increase in stories being developed by Connection Matters Radio.

CMR Launches the COVID-19 Bulletin Project

CMR and 3KND partner once again, delivering a much-needed daily COVID-19 update to community and listeners.

Vanlife: Still on the Floor, Hunting Down Rust

The last thing needed in Violet the Van is rust, but that's what I found...and immediately removed. Instead of rust, it's a beauty mark.

Vanlife: At Last…Working on CMR’s Home, Violet the Van

After months of distractions, the flooring for Violet the Van is well and truly underway. Framing is cut and fitted, but not yet secured.

A Boost for CMR’s Future Travel Safety

Given to me by Aunty Cindy Bux, a Travel Stone to protect me during my travels and reporting on positive Aboriginal stories from across Victoria.

CMR Chosen by VLGA to Produce New Podcast Series

CMR selected by the Victorian Local Governance Association to develop a new Your Community, Country and Council podcast series.

CMR and 3KND Join Forces

In a move to keep high engagement with audiences, Connection Matters Radio and 3KND join forces.

CMR Launch Fast-Tracked

The December 2020 launch date for Connection Matters Radio has been fast-tracked by nearly nine months.

Violet the Van Arrives

After nearly a year of researching, the decision was made to purchase a 2019 Ford Transit as the CMR home.