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Heidi moves from 3AW to Nine Heidi Murphy, long standing Senior Producer of Neil Mitchell ‘s talk back program on 3AW, has quit radio (well, sort of) to take up a on-camera role with parent company Nine News. TV reporting is not new to Heidi as she has previously had freelance stints on camera whenever

David Gregory, Chief Executive Officer of the Small Business Mentoring Service, was recognised in the Australia Day Honours. Mr Gregory, of Eltham North, was cited for service to the small business sector. He was CEO of The Small Business Institute Pty Ltd,and Vice-Chairman of the Small Enterprise Association of Australia and New Zealand. He is

Recipients of Australia Day Honours in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs have been announced: Companion (AC) in the General Division of the Order of Australia• Dr Alan Simon FINKEL AO, South Yarra VIC 3141. For eminent service to science, to national energy innovation and research infrastructure capability, to climate change and COVID-19 response initiatives, and to science and engineering education.•

Recipients of Australia Day Honours in Melbourne’s southern suburbs, and Mornington Peninsula, have been announced: Honorary Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia • Mr Andrew Geoffrey WHEELER, VIC. For significant service to the community through charitable organisations. Honorary Member (AO) in the General Division of the Order of Australia •

Recipients of Australia Day Honours in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs have been announced: Companion (AC) in the General Division of the Order of Australia • Dr Graeme MOAD, Sassafras VIC 3787. For eminent service to science, particularly polymer design and synthesis and radical polymerization, education through mentoring, and to professional scientific organisations. Honorary Member (AM) in the General

Recipients of Australia Day Honours in Melbourne’s north-west suburbs have been announced: Honorary Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia• The Honourable Bronwyn Jane PIKE, North Melbourne VIC 3051. For significant service to social welfare and not-for-profit organisations, and to the Parliament of Victoria.• Professor Colin Frederick ROBERTSON, Princes Hill Vic 3054. For significant service to medicine,

Recipients of Australia Day Honours in Melbourne’s northern suburbs have been announced: Companion (AC) in the General Division of the Order of Australia• Distinguished Professor Jennifer Marshall GRAVES AO, Eltham VIC 3095. For eminent service to science, particularly through leadership and research in evolutionary genetics, to international and national professional societies, for science education in schools, and as

Actress Judy Banks died at the age of 86 on Saturday (Jan. 22). Judy was a pioneer of Melbourne television, co-hosted a radio show on Mornington Peninsula radio, was a stage performer from the 1950s, and ran a school of television and dramatic arts/ She was a good friend of this newspaper. Judy’s showbiz credits

Frankston City Council has gone onto social media to praise local MLA Paul Edbrooke for saving the life of a young girl. “ A heartfelt well done to our local MP Paul Edbrooke for saving the life of a girl who suffered a heart episode while swimming.,” the Council post said. “Paul — a former

Cardinia Shire Council has named its 2022 Australia Day award nominees. Cardinia Shire Mayor, CrJeff Springfield, congratulated all nominees and thanked them for their valuable contribution. “Congratulations to all of our nominees for our 2022 Australia Day awards,” he said. “Thank you to each and every one of you for your amazing efforts and contributions.