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Phantom call

It's the road-related race call that stops a nation. Can Nose to Tail take it out?

ABC Radio Melbourne traffic reporter Brad Arnoldt shows off his skill as a phantom race caller on Sammy J’s Breakfast program.

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Lucky escape

Victoria Police’s First Constable Peter Ivory was one of the fast-acting Good Samaritans who rescued an 11-year-old boy after he was sucked into a drain in Altona Meadows.

He told Raf Epstein how he pulled the boy to safety.

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Your weekly election wrap

The heat is rising as the campaign officially begins. This week has seen tantrums and smears; plenty of policies but no costings.
Election campaigns require big bucks so Raf Epstein and Richard Willingham find out on this week's Matters of State podcast where the major parties get their cash from.

Plus, Raf Epstein is taking Drive to Pakenham to hear from the local candidates. Join him there at the bakery on Main Street from 3.30pm on Thursday, November 10.

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Win a Gardening Australia pack

The Gardening Australia and Organic Gardener 2023 diary and calendar pack are every green thumbs' best friend. They're Costa-approved and could be yours.

We're giving away one Gardening Australia pack and one Organic Gardener pack. Just tell us your best spring gardening tip to go in the draw to win. Please include your name, email, phone number and address.

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Our time to shine

Join Afternoons host Jacinta Parsons as she presents the 2023 Victorian Australian of the Year Awards, live from Melbourne.

Watch the live stream from 6pm on Tuesday, November 8.

Four mini pizzas on a baking tray with sauce, cheese, basil and capers on them, next to a bowl of basil and cheese.

You knead to try this

While our home ovens often can’t handle the temperatures needed for a perfectly cooked full-size pizza, pizzette (meaning small pizza) is a great alternative.

You can cook several at once – so it’s great for a fun family dinner or meal with guests.

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