Saturday Magazine

Radiothon 2026; Sat, 13th June: Ro Allen, AM Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner

Nevena, Macca and Paul are joined live on air by Ro Allen AM (they/them) is the current Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner, having commenced their term on 1 June 2021. In June 2026, they were appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for their significant service to the community through social reform and human rights advocacy. As they discuss the honour, the Member of the Order of Australia Ro was awarded in the King’s Birthday Honours, LGBTIQA+ advocacy and so much more. [http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/RO-ALLEN--300x275.jpg?x58966]http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/RO-ALLEN--scaled.jpg?x58966 Photos courtesy of Betty Sujecki and James WF Roberts/Red Wolf Press Aust. The post Radiothon 2026; Sat, 13th June: Ro Allen, AM Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/2026/06/radiothon-2026-sat-13th-june-ro-allen-am-victorian-equal-opportunity-and-human-rights-commissioner/] appeared first on Saturday Magazine [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine].

Radiothon 2026; Sat, 13th June: Alex Makin, Mayor City of Port Phillip, Outside Broadcast: Sth Melb. Market

Nevena, Macca and Paul  are joined live on air  by Alex Makin, Lord Mayor, City of Port Phillip, Latest in City of Port Phillip; Outside Broadcast: Sth Melb. Market Alex Makin, has lived in Port Phillip for over a decade, residing in Port Melbourne and the Montague Ward, drawn to its vibrant community and central location to beaches, markets, arts and culture. Alex brings extensive experience from both the private and not-for-profit sectors. He founded and ran a consulting business for nearly a decade before transitioning into strategic management roles within the not-for-profit sector. Alex is also a lecturer in postgraduate studies teaching Business Strategy, Marketing and Data Analytics. His leadership journey began as one of Victoria’s youngest politically independent Mayors. He previously served on Maroondah City Council (2005 to 2012) and as Mayor in 2010, where he helped transform Ringwood into a dynamic urban centre. He will be drawing on this experience to help Fishermans Bend fulfil its potential as Australia’s largest urban renewal. [http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-13-at-17.27.00-300x146.jpeg?x58966]http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-13-at-17.27.00.jpeg?x58966L Photos courtesy of Betty Sujecki and James WF Roberts/Red Wolf Press Aust. The post Radiothon 2026; Sat, 13th June: Alex Makin, Mayor City of Port Phillip, Outside Broadcast: Sth Melb. Market [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/2026/06/radiothon-2026-sat-13th-june-alex-makin-mayor-city-of-port-phillip-outside-broadcast-sth-melb-market/] appeared first on Saturday Magazine [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine].

Radiothon 2026; Sat, 13th June: Rob ‘Milsy’ Mills, Home Grown Musical Theatre Star; Outside Broadcast: Sth Melb. Market

Nevena, Macca and Paul are joined live on air by Robert Mills is an Australian stage and screen actor, television host and singer-songwriter. He was one of the finalists from the first season of Australian Idol in 2003. Milsy, is currently playing Dr Pomattar in Waitress right now at her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne. Over to You” is the title of the debut fiction novel by Australian journalist Georgie Tunny, who is the fiancé of entertainer Rob Mills. The phrase is a playful nod to her media background and their relationship. Photos courtesy of Betty Sujecki and James WF Roberts/Red Wolf Press Aust. [http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/720038861_1520954766392868_2368865404420662719_n-225x300.jpg?x58966]http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/720038861_1520954766392868_2368865404420662719_n-scaled.jpg?x58966 [http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/100_9722-300x230.jpg?x58966]http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/100_9722-scaled.jpg?x58966 Photos courtesy of Betty Sujecki and James WF Roberts/Red Wolf Press Aust. The post Radiothon 2026; Sat, 13th June: Rob ‘Milsy’ Mills, Home Grown Musical Theatre Star; Outside Broadcast: Sth Melb. Market [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/2026/06/radiothon-2026-sat-13th-june-2026-rob-milsy-mills-home-grown-musical-theatre-star-dr-pomattar/] appeared first on Saturday Magazine [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine].

Radiothon 2026; Sat, 13th June, Josh Cox, Conservationist and founder of Reptile Encounters; Outside Broadcast: Sth Melb. Market

Nevena, Macca and Paul are joined live on air by Josh Cox, an Olive Albino Python and a Barking Owl. Josh’s philosophy is simple. ‘As a a society we are disconnected from nature. The advent of technology has changed the way we live, it has changed the way we interact, and it has jammed a wedge between us and nature’. ‘Children, from the time they are born, are now inundated with technology. It has gone well beyond the 30 minutes of watching Playschool that was the norm a generation ago. As we’ve become increasingly disconnected from our world and nature, the state of the planet has declined at quite a rapid rate. The threat of climate change is at our door. We are on the precipice of a mass extinction. If as a society we are disconnected from nature, we are not going to have the impetus to want to protect the planet’. Josh goes on to say, ‘I started Reptile Encounters because I want to give students the chance to connect with nature. I believe that people need to have that ‘inspire’ moment to be able to make the connection for themselves. By meeting animals in the flesh we engender a respect for our environment and equip students to make a difference!’ Open to the public by appointment ONLY! Reptile Encounters was founded in 2007 and is now in its 17th year of operation. Founder Josh Cox has had a lifelong love of Australian wildlife and was keen to have his own business and share his passion with the public. [http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/100_9714-300x225.jpg?x58966]http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/100_9714-scaled.jpg?x58966 Initially, Reptile Encounters began with Josh as the sole presenter of reptile shows and a small collection of animals. He operated from home, and the majority of his business was weekend birthday parties. However it wasn’t long before schools began enquiring and the focus of the business has gradually shifted. Josh quit his pharmaceutical sales job in 2009 to run Reptile Encounters full time and is now offering reptile parties for kids, corporate events & team building activities. Photos courtesy of Betty Sujecki and James WF Roberts/Red Wolf Press Aust. [http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-13-at-17.26.59-300x204.jpeg?x58966]http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-13-at-17.26.59.jpeg?x58966 [http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/722703908_27657138250571064_8484800410756526391_n-300x188.jpg?x58966]http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/722703908_27657138250571064_8484800410756526391_n.jpg?x58966 [http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/723084230_1726967515143007_4492988582283750045_n-225x300.jpg?x58966]http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/723084230_1726967515143007_4492988582283750045_n-scaled.jpg?x58966 The post Radiothon 2026; Sat, 13th June, Josh Cox, Conservationist and founder of Reptile Encounters; Outside Broadcast: Sth Melb. Market [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/2026/06/radiothon-2026-sat-13th-june-josh-cox-conservationist-and-founder-of-reptile-encounters/] appeared first on Saturday Magazine [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine].

Radiothon 2026; Sat, 13th June, Todd McKenny, Australian Theatre Legend, Outside Broadcast: Sth Melb. Market

Macca, Paul and Nevena are joined live on air, at South Melbourne Market by legend of Australian stage and screen, Todd McKenny. Todd is an Australian dancer, theatre performer and TV personality. He is best known as a judge on the Australian television talent show Dancing with the Stars. As a theatre performer, he has appeared in numerous productions, notably singer Peter Allen in the theatre production. The Boy from Oz. Todd has recently just completed a tour of the West End classic production of Cats.     [http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-13-at-17.26.58-1-2-243x300.jpeg?x58966]http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-13-at-17.26.58-1-2.jpeg?x58966 Todd with his daughter Charlotte. [http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/100_9679-300x262.jpg?x58966]http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/100_9679-scaled.jpg?x58966 [http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/100_9678-300x225.jpg?x58966]http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/100_9678-scaled.jpg?x58966 [http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/100_9681-300x210.jpg?x58966]http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/100_9681-scaled.jpg?x58966 [http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-13-at-17.26.58-4-1-300x263.jpeg?x58966]http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-13-at-17.26.58-4-1.jpeg?x58966 Photos courtesy of Betty Sujecki and James WF Roberts/Red Wolf Press Aust. [http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/MACCA-JOSH-SNAKE-TODD-TEAM-300x190.jpg?x58966]http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/MACCA-JOSH-SNAKE-TODD-TEAM-scaled.jpg?x58966 [http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/JOSH-AND-TODD-SNAKE-300x225.jpg?x58966]http://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2026/06/JOSH-AND-TODD-SNAKE-scaled.jpg?x58966 The post Radiothon 2026; Sat, 13th June, Todd McKenny, Australian Theatre Legend, Outside Broadcast: Sth Melb. Market [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/2026/06/sat-13th-june-todd-mckenny-australian-theatre-legend-radiothon-2026-outside-broadcast-sth-melb-market/] appeared first on Saturday Magazine [https://joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine].