Josh Meadows
@joshmeadows.bsky.social
Australian Conservation Foundation media adviser | It's a Jangle Out There on Main FM, Castlemaine | Leaf Mosaic, The Bell Streets, The Steinbecks, The Sugargliders | 🖤PNG and NMFC. Views own.
Castlemaine's five-day forecast has me feeling nervous. #heatwave #climatechange
January 22, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Castlemaine's five-day forecast has me feeling nervous. #heatwave #climatechange
Reposted by Josh Meadows
Bushfires scorched more than 400,000 hectares across Victoria this summer. A man is dead, 15,000 livestock have been killed, and over 250 homes have been destroyed.
What’s unclear is the wildlife death toll.
Here's why.
au.news.yahoo.com/silence-afte...
What’s unclear is the wildlife death toll.
Here's why.
au.news.yahoo.com/silence-afte...
Silence after 400,000-hectare tragedy sparks suspicion: 'We need you to leave'
A man is dead, livestock has been killed, and homes lost. But there's one thing that remains unclear.
au.news.yahoo.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Bushfires scorched more than 400,000 hectares across Victoria this summer. A man is dead, 15,000 livestock have been killed, and over 250 homes have been destroyed.
What’s unclear is the wildlife death toll.
Here's why.
au.news.yahoo.com/silence-afte...
What’s unclear is the wildlife death toll.
Here's why.
au.news.yahoo.com/silence-afte...
At least five days of temperatures above 40°C forecast for parts of inland South Australia, Victoria and NSW. #heatwave #climatechange @petrastock.bsky.social @benitakolovos.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Heatwave and fire warnings as parts of Victoria expected to approach ‘all-time maximum record’ temperatures
At least five days of temperatures above 40C forecast for parts of South Australia, Victoria and NSW
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 8:03 PM
At least five days of temperatures above 40°C forecast for parts of inland South Australia, Victoria and NSW. #heatwave #climatechange @petrastock.bsky.social @benitakolovos.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Reposted by Josh Meadows
South-east states are predicted to bake through a prolonged severe heatwave from Saturday onwards, which has the potential to break all-time temperature records and fuel another round of dangerous bushfires.
Seven-day heatwave to engulf south-east states, raising bushfire danger
South-east states are predicted to bake through a prolonged severe heatwave from Saturday onwards, which has the potential to break all-time temperature records and fuel another round of dangerous bushfires.
www.abc.net.au
January 22, 2026 at 7:08 PM
South-east states are predicted to bake through a prolonged severe heatwave from Saturday onwards, which has the potential to break all-time temperature records and fuel another round of dangerous bushfires.
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Playlist for Thursday 22 January 2026
REDS, PINKS & PURPLES – New leaf REDSPENCER – Shifting THE HOTEL CHOIR – The canvas always shudders SPECIAL FRIEND – Breakfast FAZERDAZE – Reel FAZED ON A PONY – The perfect swan MR FLOYD LARRY…
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January 22, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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The Bureau of Meteorology says maximum temperature records could tumble in some areas early next week — with the town of Ouyen tipped to reach 48 degrees — with heatwave conditions set to send temperatures soaring.
Temperature records tipped to break when heatwave hits Victoria
The Bureau of Meteorology says maximum temperature records could tumble in some areas early next week — with the town of Ouyen tipped to reach 48 degrees — with heatwave conditions set to send temperatures soaring.
www.abc.net.au
January 22, 2026 at 6:18 AM
The Bureau of Meteorology says maximum temperature records could tumble in some areas early next week — with the town of Ouyen tipped to reach 48 degrees — with heatwave conditions set to send temperatures soaring.
Reposted by Josh Meadows
It's time RIGHT NOW for #ItsAJangleOutThere with @JoshMeadows.bsky.social! Tune to #949MAINfm on 94.9fm in #Castlemaine or via t.co/HVPCLZp1Z4 or the #AudialsSoftware or #VRadio apps. Trust me, it will make your day - come on, it's about to start!! 🎸😎
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January 22, 2026 at 5:56 AM
It's time RIGHT NOW for #ItsAJangleOutThere with @JoshMeadows.bsky.social! Tune to #949MAINfm on 94.9fm in #Castlemaine or via t.co/HVPCLZp1Z4 or the #AudialsSoftware or #VRadio apps. Trust me, it will make your day - come on, it's about to start!! 🎸😎
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ACF’s media adviser @joshmeadows.bsky.social accompanied Jim Billings on his return to Upton Hill, east of Avenel in Victoria, for the first time since a bushfire destroyed his home. Pics by Tom Kinsman. #bushfires #climate #nature #community www.acf.org.au/news/jim-bil...
Jim Billings returns to a razed Upton Hill
Jim Billings returns to Upton Hill, east of Avenel in Victoria, for the first time since a bushfire destroyed his home.
www.acf.org.au
January 21, 2026 at 3:42 AM
ACF’s media adviser @joshmeadows.bsky.social accompanied Jim Billings on his return to Upton Hill, east of Avenel in Victoria, for the first time since a bushfire destroyed his home. Pics by Tom Kinsman. #bushfires #climate #nature #community www.acf.org.au/news/jim-bil...
An increasing number of scientists are casting doubt on the wisdom of planned burning, saying the climate has become too hot and the areas of risk too vast for safe and effective hazard reduction burns. #SpringSt www.theage.com.au/national/it-...
It’s the accepted wisdom on reducing bushfire risk, but doubts are growing
For decades, authorities have used prescribed burning to reduce bushfire severity. But a rising number of scientists say we can no longer burn our way to safety.
www.theage.com.au
January 15, 2026 at 9:33 PM
An increasing number of scientists are casting doubt on the wisdom of planned burning, saying the climate has become too hot and the areas of risk too vast for safe and effective hazard reduction burns. #SpringSt www.theage.com.au/national/it-...
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Playlist for Thursday 15 January 2026
NADA SURF – Popular BELLE & SEBASTIAN – Shoot the sexual athlete BLUR – Parklife REM – Belong ARAB STRAP – First big weekend BLUEBOY – Fondette SHELLEY – Reproduction is pollution THE CLIENTELE…
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January 15, 2026 at 9:52 AM
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It’s a Jangle Out There starts in 1 hour. Today: spoken word songs. Listen on 94.9fm in #Castlemaine or mainfm.net
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January 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM
It’s a Jangle Out There starts in 1 hour. Today: spoken word songs. Listen on 94.9fm in #Castlemaine or mainfm.net
Reposted by Josh Meadows
12 years after Australia’s 'extinct' night parrot was rediscovered, a worrying new investigation by the Australian Conservation Foundation has revealed swathes of its remaining habitat are under threat.
au.news.yahoo.com/rare-and-bea...
au.news.yahoo.com/rare-and-bea...
Rare and beautiful bird rediscovered 100 years after becoming 'extinct' faces fresh threat
It was one of 10 species highlighted in a worrying new report. Find out more.
au.news.yahoo.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:43 AM
12 years after Australia’s 'extinct' night parrot was rediscovered, a worrying new investigation by the Australian Conservation Foundation has revealed swathes of its remaining habitat are under threat.
au.news.yahoo.com/rare-and-bea...
au.news.yahoo.com/rare-and-bea...
Reposted by Josh Meadows
The Pilbara region of Western Australia is home for five of the animals worst affected by habitat destruction in 2025: the northern quoll, night parrot, ghost bat, Pilbara leaf-nosed bat and Pilbara olive python. #auspol #nature www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ten Sydney Harbours’ worth of threatened species habitat approved for destruction in 2025, report finds
ACF analysis finds amount of habitat approved by Albanese government for land-clearing hit a 15-year high last year
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:51 PM
The Pilbara region of Western Australia is home for five of the animals worst affected by habitat destruction in 2025: the northern quoll, night parrot, ghost bat, Pilbara leaf-nosed bat and Pilbara olive python. #auspol #nature www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The federal government gave the green light to more than 57,000 hectares of threatened species habitat destruction last year, making it the worst 12-month period in 15 years. #auspol #nature www.acf.org.au/news/defores...
Deforestation doom: 2025 worst year in more than a decade…
The Federal government gave the green light to more than 57,000 hectares of threatened species habitat destruction last year, making it the worst…
www.acf.org.au
January 13, 2026 at 8:41 PM
The federal government gave the green light to more than 57,000 hectares of threatened species habitat destruction last year, making it the worst 12-month period in 15 years. #auspol #nature www.acf.org.au/news/defores...
The transmission site on Leanganook, which provides ABC radio and TV services to #Bendigo, #Castlemaine and surrounds, was damaged in the #Harcourt bushfires. (NB. Main FM’s signal is not affected.) www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Fire at Mount Alexander silences central Victoria broadcasts
A fast-moving fire has silenced free-to-air TV and radio across central Victoria — and it could take months to fix the site.
www.abc.net.au
January 13, 2026 at 2:24 AM
The transmission site on Leanganook, which provides ABC radio and TV services to #Bendigo, #Castlemaine and surrounds, was damaged in the #Harcourt bushfires. (NB. Main FM’s signal is not affected.) www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Another powerful piece by Josie Taylor (words) and Danielle Bonica (images) about the impact of the #Harcourt #bushfires. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Scores of business affected as bushfire destroys beloved storage facility
More than 90 businesses used the coolstore in the central Victorian town of Harcourt to store wine, beer, apples, and other produce. Now it's gone.
www.abc.net.au
January 12, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Another powerful piece by Josie Taylor (words) and Danielle Bonica (images) about the impact of the #Harcourt #bushfires. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
As the small Victorian town of #Harcourt reeled from the shock of Friday’s devastating #bushfires that destroyed homes and the town’s co-operative housing 80-plus businesses, their neighbours in #Castlemaine were already swinging into action. www.theage.com.au/goodfood/mel...
‘Zero income’: Locals rally behind small businesses wiped out by fires
Raffles, donations and other fundraising efforts are underway for 80-odd businesses devastated by fire in Harcourt, from wineries to cafes, distillers to cider-makers.
www.theage.com.au
January 12, 2026 at 7:52 PM
As the small Victorian town of #Harcourt reeled from the shock of Friday’s devastating #bushfires that destroyed homes and the town’s co-operative housing 80-plus businesses, their neighbours in #Castlemaine were already swinging into action. www.theage.com.au/goodfood/mel...
Powerful words (Josie Taylor) and images (Danielle Bonica) in this story. #bushfires #Harcourt www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
'This was a safe place': Harcourt's heart in ruins but community stands strong
In a region famed for its lush pastoral farmland, locals thought Harcourt was less likely to be hit than neighbouring bush towns Castlemaine and Barkers Creek.
www.abc.net.au
January 11, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Powerful words (Josie Taylor) and images (Danielle Bonica) in this story. #bushfires #Harcourt www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Harcourt’s wine and beer producers mourn loss of industry’s heart in #bushfires. By @jennyvalentish.bsky.social Pix by Penny Ryan. #Castlemaine #Shedshaker #LoveShack www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘You can’t replace time’: Harcourt’s wine and beer producers mourn loss of industry’s heart in Victoria bushfires
The Harcourt Cooperative Cool Stores stored priceless stock for local businesses – but it was also the focal point for friendships in ‘a passionate industry’
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Harcourt’s wine and beer producers mourn loss of industry’s heart in #bushfires. By @jennyvalentish.bsky.social Pix by Penny Ryan. #Castlemaine #Shedshaker #LoveShack www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Reposted by Josh Meadows
Today's shift on the Fogarty's Gap fire was emotionally hard. We spent time going down streets to assess houses for damage. Walking around the ruins of someone's home, their loved gardens, their fruit trees, now all a tangled heap of metal & beams, is heartbreaking. Feeling sad for so much loss.
January 10, 2026 at 5:19 AM
Today's shift on the Fogarty's Gap fire was emotionally hard. We spent time going down streets to assess houses for damage. Walking around the ruins of someone's home, their loved gardens, their fruit trees, now all a tangled heap of metal & beams, is heartbreaking. Feeling sad for so much loss.
Photos of damage from Harcourt bushfire at this link. (Pics by ABC reporter Josie Taylor.) #bushfires #Harcourt www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Live: Trio missing in Victorian fires found safe, as heatwave intensifies across NSW
A state of disaster has been declared in Victoria as bushfires continue to rage, while NSW battles extreme heat and Queensland is bracing for a potential cyclone. Follow live.
www.abc.net.au
January 10, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Photos of damage from Harcourt bushfire at this link. (Pics by ABC reporter Josie Taylor.) #bushfires #Harcourt www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
The fire north of Castlemaine has burnt parts of Harcourt and Liyanganook (Mt Alexander). #bushfires www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Live: Wind change set to hamper efforts to contain multiple out-of-control Victorian fires
Multiple out-of-control bushfires are threatening dozens of towns in central and north-eastern Victoria, with hot temperatures and strong winds resulting in "catastrophic" fire conditions. Follow live...
www.abc.net.au
January 9, 2026 at 10:44 AM
The fire north of Castlemaine has burnt parts of Harcourt and Liyanganook (Mt Alexander). #bushfires www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
View from north Castlemaine, looking north. #bushfires
January 9, 2026 at 5:26 AM
View from north Castlemaine, looking north. #bushfires
View from our place, Castlemaine, looking north. #bushfires
January 9, 2026 at 4:56 AM
View from our place, Castlemaine, looking north. #bushfires
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Playlist for Thursday 1 January 2026
HAIRCUT – Prawns in the bin SHARP PINS – All the shops and stores are closing now SHARP PINS – Popafangout JULIAN WA – Far out JULIAN WA – It’s over MINKS – Weekenders REC CENTRE – Sauble Beacher J…
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January 1, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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