Nick Brown will be interviewing Dr Helen Haines, Independent Federal Member for Indi, on Tuesday morning Breakfast, 2nd June at 8.15am. Dr Haines will be talking about issues of interest to the North East, with a focus on National Reconciliation Week (27th May to 3rd June). Helen will also discuss mental health challenges facing people in our community with Cath Smith.

A note for your diary! You can catch Helen on Alpine Radio's Tuesday Breakfast Show every four weeks from Tuesday 2nd June.

You can find out more about National Reconciliation Week if you visit Reconciliation Australia’s website here.

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The dates for National Reconciliation Week remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June.

This year's theme for #NRW2020 – In this together – is now resonating in ways we could not have foreseen when it was announced last year, but it reminds us whether in a crisis or in reconciliation we are all #InThisTogether.

There are some great resources on NRW's website which will enable you to share, support and celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2020 by tuning-in to a host of virtual events, and by joining in on the conversation online.

Stay safe and healthy, and be involved with your local community – because we are #InThisTogether2020.

You can find out more about National Reconciliation Week if you visit Reconciliation Australia’s website here.

Great news! Alpine Radio is back on air. The Harrietville transmitter is back up and running thanks to our local TV technicians.

Out of our broadcasting area but still want to tune in? We have online streaming on our website. Visit www.alpineradio.com.au and click the play button at the top of the page.

Alpine Radio is unfortunately, unable to broadcast into Harrietville at the current time. The communication towers broadcasting into the area have been struck by lightning. We will keep you informed of when these will be back up and running.

Remember, we can still be streamed on the web at www.alpineradio.com.au, anytime of the day or night, so there is no need to miss out on hearing your favourite community radio station.

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Out of our broadcasting area but still want to tune in? We have online streaming on our website. Visit www.alpineradio.com.au and click the play button at the top of the page.

With heavy hearts we advise our listening community, that former presenter Rolf Proft passed away just prior to Easter.  We remember Rolf as a beloved presenter at the station, and his programs were widely regarded.  At one time, Rolf was hosting four programs a week, including 'Classics for Beginners' on Friday evenings, 'Bits 'n Pieces on Monday evenings, 'Welcome To My Pad' on Sunday evenings - incorporating his German program with Luise Mock from 6pm to 7pm - then from 10pm Rolf played old radio theatre shows on 'Rolf Proft's Alpine Radio Theatre'.

Over the years, the station received many emails from near and far, about how great Rolf was on air, and we were lucky to have such a great presenter.  Rolf had a diverse knowledge of music, and presented programs that were entertaining and unique for the station. He was always keen to fill in where needed, and was a very willing volunteer.  At Outside Broadcasts, he loved to grab the roving microphone, and get out among the crowd and interview stall-holders and buskers. RIP Rolf, we are very lucky to have the memories of Rolf’s contributions to Alpine Radio. Rolf’s dog Missy, until she died in 2018, was a fixture at the station and the station’s doggy mascot.
 
Alpine Radio is preparing a tribute program for Rolf, invoking some of our favourite memories of Rolf and some of the music that he loved to play. If any of our listeners have particular memories they would like to share, please contact the station by emailing your stories to info@alpineradio.com.au.  We will keep you informed when we have this program ready to go – probably in a couple of weeks’ time.

• Protecting our volunteers, presenters and staff by introducing new health and cleaning practices in the radio station.
• Protecting our community by suspending group visits to the studios until further notice.
• We’ll continue to broadcast our regular programs hosted by our dedicated volunteer presenters wherever possible.
• We’ll bring you local news, local personalities and plenty of music to soothe your soul.
• Promoting caring, sharing, warmth and kindness in our community.

Health information

• You can find public health announcements on the Australian Government Department of Health website at Health Alerts
• For health information about Coronavirus in Victoria go to About Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• If you have concerns about your health or suspect you may have the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19),  speak to your GP (please call ahead to your medical centre) or call the dedicated hotline – 1800 675 398  – open 24 hours, 7 days.
• Please keep Triple Zero (000) for emergencies only.

Sharing facts to reduce social stigma and anxiety

• Your community radio station plays a critical role in delivering its community with informed, factual information while also preventing the social stigma associated with COVID-19. You can find resources here.