CMR Update Posts
Keeping you up-to-date with CMR activities and locations
Not all home invaders are bad. Sometimes, especially when they have four legs, a wet nose and an enthusiastically wagging tail, they're an incredibly welcome visitor to my home on four wheels. Say g'day to Pip and Mavis.
It isn't often that I end up the one being interviewed instead of the other way around. But who can ever say no to the amazingly talented and committed fellow First Nations broadcaster Troy Benjamin. Not me, for sure!
It's no small wonder that vanlifers have a bad name. Especially so when those who have no respect for the environment and community leave such a mess behind them in a public park. Shame!
At day 13 of being alone in my van in Bundoora Park, the horrid weather melted away when a "neighbour" knocked on my door and delivered a heart-warming and tummy-pleasing treat.
Producing audio on the road, using a range of professional quality gear is one of the foundations of the fully self-funded Connection Matters Radio. Who needs a bloody studio!?
CMR travels to Gunditjmara country to meet with the Traditional Owners, gets stuck in the mud and experiences the amazing flavour of goat poo coffee (not really, but it's a damn good story).
Still in Mildura with amazing mob and sharing an intimate yet emotional ANZAC Day wreath-laying ceremony for our warrior past and present.
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 being spent at Point Leo in Victoria, catching up on a backlog of administration and article writing.
Featuring an overview of all the stories covered during the week of 8-14 September 2020 Connection Matters Radio broadcasting
Featuring an overview of all the stories covered during the past week of broadcasting Connection Matters Radio
Featuring an overview of all the stories covered during the past week of broadcasting Connection Matters Radio
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.
Our third newsletter, coinciding with the completion of the third full week of broadcasting five days a week.
Our second newsletter, coinciding with the completion of the second full week of broadcasting five days a week.
Our first newsletter, created as a direct result of the massive increase in stories being developed by Connection Matters Radio.
CMR and 3KND partner once again, delivering a much-needed daily COVID-19 update to community and listeners.
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.
After months of distractions, the flooring for Violet the Van is well and truly underway. Framing is cut and fitted, but not yet secured.
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 selected by the Victorian Local Governance Association to develop a new Your Community, Country and Council podcast series.
In a move to keep high engagement with audiences, Connection Matters Radio and 3KND join forces.
The December 2020 launch date for Connection Matters Radio has been fast-tracked by nearly nine months.
After nearly a year of researching, the decision was made to purchase a 2019 Ford Transit as the CMR home.