New show to keep an eye on the peninsula
Leadership on family violence: Rosie Batty has been appointed head of a new Victim Survivors’ Advisory Council by the state government. Picture: Gary Sissons
New role for Rosie Batty FORMER Australian of the Year Rosie Batty will lead a new Victim Survivors’ Advisory Council as part of a state government plan to implement all recommendations of a Royal Commission into Family Violence due to hand down its recommendations this week. Premier Daniel Andrews said the advisory council will have a say on how the Labor state government ensures the Royal Commission’s findings are used to reform the family violence system across Victoria. Ms Batty’s son Luke was murdered by his father Greg Anderson, who had a history of mental illness and violence against Ms Batty, at the Tyabb football and cricket oval in February 2014. Mr Anderson was shot by police and died in hospital the day after the horrific incident that shocked the nation.
Ms Batty became a high-profile advocate against family violence and lobbyist for more protection for victims. “I’m very proud to have former Australian of the Year Rosie Batty lead the Victims Survivors’ Advisory Council. Her courage and leadership is an inspiration to all of us,’’ Mr Andrews said. Prevention of Family Violence Minister Fiona Richardson thanked victims of domestic abuse for speaking out at Royal Commission hearings. “Survivors have told us their stories. Now we need to make sure we give them the change they have long asked for,’’ she said. Ms Batty’s appointment has bipartisan political support. “Rosie is a formidable advocate and a great contributor for better public policy,” State Liberal opposition leader Matthew Guy said.
RPP FM local radio have announced the launch of a new current affairs radio program on Tuesday, 29 March 2016 at 12noon. The half hour program, called Eye on the Peninsula will be presented by Piers Cunningham and produced by Debra Mar. The program will cover local current affairs, developing stories, live crosses and breaking news across Mornington Peninsula communities. Station Manager, Mr Brendon Telfer said, “It’s all about the peninsula and our talented team who will be able to tell important local stories and give them ‘voice’ – we don’t want to rely on the big news agencies defining our part of the world. And I’m very proud that RPP FM is the first sub-metro community station to be embarking on this bold program initiative.” Executive producer of Eye on the Peninsula, Debra Mar said, “There is a demand for audio representation of current affairs on the peninsula.
The program has enormous potential to inform and update local communities with exclusive stories, breaking news and the latest developments on issues that matter to people across the peninsula. We are excited.” “Our team of reporters bring a high level of expertise and journalistic knowledge to the program.” The Eye on the Peninsula team want to know what is happening on the peninsula. They are encouraging individuals, communities, businesses and organisations to contact RPP FM on 5975 1234 with their ‘News on the Street’. Eye on the Peninsula. 98.7FM & 98.3FM Frankston. Live stream from rppfm.com.au or download the app. Podcasts of each program will be available on the RPP FM website.www.rppfm.com.au
Ready to roll: The team behind ‘Eye on the Peninsula’ are (l to r) Mitch Gardiner, Jessica Swann, Debra Mar, Piers Cunningham, Amy Henson, and Ray Reid
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