Shows
YarraBUGCatch up on news from the summer breakVal and Faith are back in the studio for 2024 and kick things off with a catch up on some of the local news over the summer break.We start by sharing our bike moments and for both of us they seem to resolve around red traffic lights and those magic moments when they turn green! Over the weekend a solidarity ride for the Gaza Sunbirds was organised by An Other Collective in Melbourne and Sydney as part of a world wide show of support. You can find out more about the Gaza Sunbirds at their website and donate to support thei...2024-01-0800 min
YarraBUG2023 Australian Walking and Cycling Conference: Pathways to changeOn this weeks program Chris chats to Bailey Underwood and Nicky Page about the upcoming Australian Walking and Cycling Conference and Step Away From the Car series that will explore the many pathways to create change in Australian transport.Local news includes Road-safety experts push for 30km/h speed limit to save lives, Change.org petition: Build kerbside protected bike lanes on Johnston St from Kew to Carlton!, Merri-bek Council vote on Kent Road protected lane to be revisited in October, Bike West organising a Kidical Mass to Maribynong Council meeting for protected lanes on Summerhill Road, September Critical Mass to p...2023-09-2500 min
YarraBUGSpring time & urban cycling issuesAfter a spoken word introduction, Val and Faith discuss the rising pollen count, spring warmth, bicycle moments, Walmer Street Bridge works, drop in cycling rates, The Age: The congestion-busting change that would transform school pick-ups and urban cycling issues.2023-09-0400 min
YarraBUG'Strict liability' - what is it, what can it achieve and what won't it do?Val and Faith are joined in the studio by Thijs van der Heiden of Sparque. We share our bike moments and take a look at some local news including last Friday's Critical Mass ride, Mark Cavendish's last Giro d'Italia and the Walmer Street bridge build. Thijs gives us an update on Sparque, an electric bike business that makes e-bikes accessible with salary packaging, lease or buy arrangements, and it's development since we last spoke to him a few years ago.Discussion then turns to 'strict liability', an issue often raised by pedestrian and cycling advocates in Australia but which is al...2023-05-2900 min
YarraBUG100 years at Preston Cycling ClubFaith and Val are joinedin the studio by Hugh Schulz, life member and former president of Preston Cycling Club.We quickly take a look at local cycling news, including the Walmer St bridge progress, St Kilda Road bike lanes and the upcoming Critical Mass ride. Hugh chats about when he first joined the club as a fifteen year old, the changes over the years in racing and clubs, and the celebrations this coming Saturday of the Club's 100th anniversary. Its not all about the past though, the Club's Junior Clinic is taking care of the future and with support from Dar...2022-11-1400 min
Magnify Church - Ensley CampusShaping Children for Love The world wants us to believe that children are a burden. But scripture is clear, children are a blessing. In his final sermon from the series It’s Personal, Steve Walmer encourages parents to see children as the gifts they are and to pass vitality and life from this generation to the next. 2022-10-0942 min
The Talking PointNelvis QekemaThis morning as part of marking 45 years since the brutal death of Steve Biko in police custody, the Azanian People’s Organisation is gathering at the Walmer Police Station in Gqeberha. This is the cell where Biko was detained in. Some of his friends and family will be there in the next hour (11:00) where they say they will be having a conversation with Biko. To talk more on why they chose to visit the cell and how they believe we should keep Biko’s memory alive, Guest: Nelvis Qekema – Azapo President Guest: Prof Jeanine Ntihirageza – Director...2022-09-1239 min
YarraBUGUpCycles at Yarra Valley ECOSSOn this weeks program Chris chats to Damian Auton about back history to creating the newly opened UpCycles bicycle maintenance hub located at Yarra Valley ECOSS that will be a youth group space for bicycle education, recycling bicycles and providing courses, training and workshops.Bicycle-themed news includes Boroondara Council works at Walmer Street commencing this week for an estimated eight months to replace the northern land bridge section from Kew, Gipps Street ramp replacement possibly going back out to tender, Moreland Council voting to retain separated lanes and shared zones in Dawson, Victoria, Albert and Albion streets and extending the...2022-08-1500 min
Magnify Church - Ensley CampusThe God Who Sees and Saves How can a God who is remarkably great and beyond comprehension also be near to His people? Steve Walmer continues our Worthy of Worship series, offering wisdom and clarity to this profound question. 2022-08-1440 minMagnify Church - Ensley CampusThe Reign of God Over All Things All of creation is called to proclaim the glory and power of God’s kingdom. If we don’t, the very rocks will cry out! Join us as Steve Walmer uses Psalm 145 and Isaiah 60 to teach us more about being God’s church and living for His kingdom. 2022-07-3144 min
YarraBUGCycling news, works & rides around Naarm/MelbourneOn this weeks program Chris and Steve discuss upcoming cycling news, works and related events around the metro naarm/Melbourne area, including; Pedestrian And Cyclist Safety Upgrades Near Monash Uni,VicRoads Yarra Boulevard Safety Improvements (May 2022 - ongoing), intriguing bicycle parking provision at the newly opened Richmond Traders at Bridge Road & Church Street, improvements, plantings, Federation Trail extension and new veloway as part of West Gate freeway works.Rides: Whittlesea Bicycle Users Group: Yarraville & Punt Ride, 8am, Sunday 26 June 2022, Glen Eira Bicycle Users Group: Community Bike Ride along Djerring and Scotchman's Creek, 10am Sunday 3 July 2022Petitions include: Boroondara Bicycle Users...2022-06-2000 min
Magnify Church - Ensley CampusLife Through Death Jesus brings life, even through death. From John 12, Steve Walmer explores the necessary deaths we must experience in hopeful anticipation of life in Christ, and to bear fruit for His glory. 2022-05-0847 min
Magnify Church - Ensley CampusBe Found Whether we know it or not, we are part of a lineage of either serving sin or serving Christ. Steve Walmer explores the words of Jesus in John 8, and calls us to choose to which family we will belong. 2022-03-1334 min
The Daily GardenerNovember 20, 2020 What to Know Before Planting Bulbs, Penelope Hobhouse, Richard Fagan, August Henry Kramer, Martine Bailey, Gardens of the Arts and Crafts Movement by Judith Tankard, and the Misnaming of LespedezaToday we celebrate the gardener and writer who turns 91 today. We'll also learn about the man who created the world’s smallest rose garden. We’ll recognize the lost work of an American botanist and painter. We salute November with an excerpt from a book by an American historical crime novelist. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a fantastic book about the Arts and Crafts Movement, which gave us wonderfully inspiring homes and gardens. And then we’ll wrap things up with the story of a misnamed plant - and it’s too late to change it now. Subscribe Apple | Goo...2020-11-2021 min
YarraBUGMaking connections: new Merri Creek Bridge between Northcote & BrunswickOn this weeks 3CR program produced at home due to COVID19 restrictions with one of our talented cats as producer, Chris talks to Juliet Hall and Helen McDonald from The Merri Creek Bridge Group about their story getting a new bridge built between Northcote and Brunswick, what they learnt along the way, getting Darebin and Moreland councils to listen to community concerns and importantly, getting a positive (and built!) outcome that supports local active transport.Local news includes another positive outcome with Yarra Council voting (15 September 2020 Meeting minutes, this is the link to download the pdf) to proceed with 12 month trials w...2020-09-2800 min
YarraBUGMelbourne and Yarra Councils move to fast-track cycling infrastructure during COVID19 emergencyOn this weeks program Chris returns to the 3CR studio after a looooong time away recording in the front room under the supervision of several cats. News includes Yarra City Councils COVID19 Response Trials location and concept plans, Leisure and Walking Circuits, Carlton North LAPM Scheme Draft Recommendations and the speedy delivery of temporary seperated bicycle lanes on Elizabeth Street, Richmond.Moreland Bicycle Users Group are asking for public support on a failed promise to construct seperated infrastructure on Cumberland Street (scroll down for newsletter), Pascoe Vale and more Yarra City Council news with upgrade works for Gipps St /Collins Bridg...2020-06-2200 min
YarraBUGTalking about the Handmade Bicycle Show 2019This Easter Monday, Chris and Steve are joined in the 3CR studio with Michael Hand to chat about the 2019 Australian Handmade Bicycle Show.This years show takes place 26-28 April 2019 at Meat Market in North Melbourne and showcases markers, rides and emerging technology."Featuring the finest brands of bespoke bicycles and accessories from around the country and the world, the makers themselves will be in attendance to talk about their products and craft. This is an opportunity to savour the craft of handmade bicycles and mingle with the new-comers and the legends of the industry alike"Local news includes Walmer St...2019-04-2200 min
YarraBUGVulnerable road users & behaviour change: new 30kph speed trial in YarraOn this weeks show: first up Chris discusses vulnerable road users, behaviour change and floating signifiers in the aftermath of two young women's deaths in New York and South Yarra, including the Coburg hit and run incident involving a teenage girl from last year.Thanks for 30: Yarra City Council will soon be trialling a 30km/h speed limit in a pocket of Fitzroy and Collingwood, Adam Ferrante from The Rose St. Artists’ Market talks about growing up, living and working in Fitzroy and how he supports the speed trial and changing attitudes to slower speeds.Second interview: Sam Luck, Principal of C...2018-08-1300 minYarraBUGLewis Ciddor rides the Tour DivideFaith and Val are joined in the studio by endurance cyclist Lewis Ciddor. We swap bicycle moments before taking a look at local and overseas cycling news, particularly that affecting your transport options. Moreland Council have released their Draft Integrated Transport and Parking Strategy for feedback, but hurry, consultaion closes August 17th. Partially separated bike paths form part of the latest proposal for Sydney Road and the Walmer Street Bridge campaign is promised $200,000.00 towards a scoping study. Discussion turns to the 2018 Tour Divide mtb race and Lewis's inaugral effort, winning the 4400km race in fifteen days, two hours and eight m...2018-08-0600 min
YarraBUGBuilding Bridges: talking to Mike Waller about Walmer Street Bridge Coalition campaignIn fantastic 3CR Radiothon news: we've made OVER our target for Yarra Bicycle users Group Radio, thank you so much to everyone who donated!On this weeks program, Chris welcomes Mike Waller from the Walmer Street Bridge Coalition back to the 3CR studio for a catch up on this long running local campaign. Mike explains changes to the Salta site, recent history, what's needed to get a fit for purpose connection between Abbotsford and Kew and the community campaign that consists of Yarra and Boroondara Councils, Walmer Street Action Group, Collingwood and Abbotsford Residents Association (CARA) and the Yarra and B...2018-07-0200 min
YarraBUGThis Girl Can + more #IPWR TalesOn this weeks program Chris speaks to Sarah Knight on Melburn Durt + Hurt contributing to This Girl Can and Henry Yates on his #IWPR adventures.Sarah Knight was interviewed at Jetnikoff Bicycle Co. after the screening of several clips created by This Girl Can ( also see Cycling Australia TGC site) with Melburn Durt + Hurt members talking about how cx & track cycling had changed their lives.On to more tales of (not the) Indian Pacific Wheelrace, Henry Yates, known to dotwatchers as 6ft8cyclist, chats about overcoming his ordeals during the 5000km ride and his next planned adventures.Local news includes Euryd...2018-06-1800 min
YarraBUG#FightForYourMic + Ride for RefugeesToday's show is a special live one hour broadcast featuring the entire team, Chris, Val, Steve and Faith as part of the 2018 3CR Community Radio Radiothon.Val kicks off the show reciting "Mulga Bill's Bicycle" before Chris, Val and Steve share their bicycle moments. Next we thank those who've already donated to support the YarraBUG Radio Show and 3CR as part of the 2018 Radiothon. 3CR relies on the support of its listeners to stay on the air each year and the radiothon is your opportunity to donate and ensure that your voice and stories of others rarely heard in mainstream m...2018-06-1100 min
YarraBUGRishi Fox riding the TransAtlantic Way and Zoe Condliffe on female access to cycling cultureTwo interviews this week, Chris catches up with Rishi Fox riding the TransAtlanticWay, a 2500 km one stage self-supported road bike race between Dublin and Cork via The Wild Atlantic Way. She talks about bikepacking, her race choice decision, dotwatching and anticipated cultural highlights during the ride.Second interview is with Zoe Condliffe talking about her projects and involvement for female access to cycling culture in Melbourne, including using crowdmapping to document womens experiences, her recent project She's a Crowd, the recent election of Sally Capp as Lord Mayor and how to make Melbourne the best city for women to cycle in...2018-06-0400 min
YarraBUGBad planning hinders Walmer Street development + Heatherdale-Syndal Pipe Trail LaunchChris catches up with Mike Waller from the Walmer Street Action Group on the long running Salta development issue in Walmer St, including bad planning processes and lack of real engagement addressing local residents and stakeholder concerns in Abbotsford and Kew. Mike discusses broader planning issues related to political donations, lack of clear vision and planning integration, in light of Richard Wynnes recent approval, subject to 57 conditions. Also see Defend the Yarra River Bank | Yarra Riverkeeper Association | Collingwood & Abbotford Residents Association David Blom from Whitehorse Cyclists talks about recent completion of the Heatherdale-Syndal Pipe Trail in South-east Melbourne and upcoming Gardine...2017-02-1300 min
YarraBUGTime is running out for Walmer Street decisionOn this weeks program, Chris speaks to new Yarra Mayor, Cr Amanda Stone about the continuing Walmer Street Plaza impasse, will community concerns be acted upon by developers and Richard Wynne, Victorian Planning Minister, with a decision now overdue and imminent?News includes the 119th Austral Wheelrace, new look Brunswick velodrome, news from Hobsons Bay Council with Laverton Creek shared path now open between McCormack Park and State Baseball Softball Centre, and Freewheeling, a travelling exhibition from the National Museum of Australia opening this week at Scienceworks in Spotwood. In related transport news, The Atlantic's CityLab reports on the US Dep...2016-12-1900 min
YarraBUGCycle Innovation showcase in Bendigo & ongoing Walmer Plaza planning issuesOn this weeks show: Chris talks to Robert Kretschmer from Bike Bendigo about this weeks (24-26 November) Cycling Innovation showcase, Open Streets Bendigo, Bendigo International Bike Film Festival, new Cycleport initiative and more!In local news: Walmer Plaza recap with Sue Donovan from Walmer Street Action Group about looming deadline for action and Yarra City Councils meeting this Tuesday 21 November to vote on this contentious planning issue that will have massive implications for open space, walking and cycling accessibility in the Kew/Abbotsford area. Also you can support keep 3CR on air by buying lovely Crudo wines for summer! Read the...2016-11-2100 min
YarraBUGSingle Speed World Championship recap & Walmer Street issuesOn this weeks program Chris discusses 2016 local council elections and big changes to local representation in metro Melbourne councils. There's a Single Speed World Championship recap with Damian Auton, Renata the new womens SSWC champion and happy cast of hundreds at Woodend. Sue Donovan from Walmer Street Action Group talks about about recent public consultation at Richmond Town Hall over two Salta developments planned for Walmer/Victoria Street, Abbotsford, in light of changes with local council elections, public outcry over the illegal Corkman Irish Hotel demolition and leadership needed from the planning minister rather than allowing developers to hold sway over...2016-10-2400 min
YarraBUGSaving Parkville's iconic Flemington Road GumOn todays program: Chris attempts to chat about Le Tour, magnificent French scenery & sleep deprivation after only one coffee. Local news includes last weeks lively Walmer Street public meeting in Abbotford. This weeks guest is Sue Freeman from Guardians of the Flemington Road Gum, we chat about this iconic Lemon-scented gum's long, rich history in Parkville, proactive reasons why it must be retained, despite the CityLink Tulla Widening Project marking it for removal and why it shouldn't be removed for either "safety" concerns or a painted bicycle lane. Sue lets us know how to get involved with the Guardians 24-hour roster to pr...2016-07-1800 min
YarraBUGGetting a better outcome for Walmer Street Bridge, Tour de France & moreOn todays show, Chris chats to Mike Waller from Walmer Street Action Group about proposed a Salta redevelopment at the old MFB site on Yarra bank in Abbotsford, it's potential impact upon pedestrian & cyclist access and how you can assist get a better outcome by registering and attending two upcoming public meetings. Local bicycle news includes obligatory mention of how wonderful the Tour de France is to watch on SBS during an Australian winter, City of Yarra bicycle lane and footpath upgrade works at Canning Street and Lee Street intersection between 4-11 July and The Squeaky Wheels Share Our Streets campa...2016-07-0400 min
YarraBUGService Roads: creating new routes and links for cyclistsOn this weeks show: Chris chat to David Blom from Whitehorse Cyclists about utilising existing service roads across Melbourne and Victoria for cycling infrastructure. Local news includes good news from Parks Victoria about Gipps Street Steps, hopefully soon to be Gipps Street Ramp and looming accessibility issues in Walmer Street, Abbotsford for Main Yarra Trail users, where a developer has proposed Walmer Plaza, radically changing the existing cul-de-sac and potentially impinging on access and public land along the Yarra.2016-05-2300 min