Mix 94.5

My question is . . .
Why is it that when you move your bed to vacuum under it, the dust/dirt is equally spread in exactly the same shape as the bed?

Posted by Annette Van Dyk Thursday 18 December, 2008 12:33 PM

Why does everyone around the world have a different accent and how did they get it in the first place?

Posted by Jade Wednesday 17 December, 2008 11:53 AM

Hi bunch If you get this in time just a quick question ,have 2 girlfriends who have moved back to Perth with their 4 kids after finding out that their hubby's have been doing the dirty I have managed to organise a babysitter for this Fri night 19th Dec to take them out on the town. Where can I take them as I am a mum of 4 too and am out of the going out loop. What's the happening place now for the 38 year old age group??
Please help as I really want them to have a good time.
Michelle

Dan the internut says,
Hi Michelle, a quick survey around the office tells us that The Ess bar in Subi and The Ruby Room at Burswood both have great vibes. Deville's pad in Northbridge and Lucky Stripe in Leederville could be the go as well... Look out Perth Friday night :)

Posted by michelle Wednesday 17 December, 2008 08:06 AM

For the post:

"at cockburn central there is an erection with two pictures on it matuyre lady and young boy "Who are they " what do they represent ?"

Posted by Daniel Whyte Saturday 6 December, 2008 08:03 AM

they are a compilation of many many photo tiles to make up an overall 'general' or 'comprehensive' picture of our community

Posted by DANNAE Wednesday 17 December, 2008 05:58 AM

A beautiful 95 year old man attended a funeral ten years (1998) ago and heard a version of Amazing Grace played. He thinks it was by Linda Ronstadt although we cannot find it listed anywhere. he wishes to plan his own funeral and would dearly love some help in locating this track. Please help!

Posted by DANNAE Wednesday 17 December, 2008 05:42 AM

When meat has been packaged in a freezer bag and frozen, why does blood accummulate outside of the bag when you defrost the meat? (and yes, the bag is properly sealed!)

Posted by Caroline Mason Tuesday 16 December, 2008 01:21 PM

Can you tell me why there is a time difference between Melbourne and Cairns but no time difference between Esperance and Derby...

Dan the internut says,
The Bunch answered this this morning but essentially it all has to do with the fact that QLD does not have daylight saving.

Posted by Deb Stribley Tuesday 16 December, 2008 11:57 AM

Why does VODAPHONE charge you $2.00+GST ($2.20) for a so called "Paper charge" even if you account is in credit. It started in NOVEMBER and according to VODAPHONE finishes in APRIL when bills cease to exist. Why charge you $2.20 for 6 months when it has never been done before. Who agress with me this is a "money Grab" Vodaphone should cancel this stupid charge if you are in credit.

Posted by richard marek Monday 8 December, 2008 06:39 AM

I'm searching for "The Boab Nut", a man named Mike Hobic used to carve and sell boab nuts, my husband lived and worked with him 20 years ago! We found this carved boab nut in Guilford at a shop which used to sell them, but has since gone. We've lost touch with Mike Hobic probably 10 years ago. This was a sentimental ornament (carved with a koala and gum leaves), unfornately our nephew got hold of it and has crushed it! I haven't actually told hubby, as he will be "NOT HAPPY", but have no idea where I can find a replacement (which I'm hoping to do when I tell him it's broken). Please can anyone help with where I can get a replacement or contact details for Mike Hobic. My husband is Shane Williams and lived with Mike Hobic in Dianella in the 80's......Please!
Thank you.

Posted by Sally Williams Sunday 7 December, 2008 05:31 PM

at cockburn central there is an erection with two pictures on it matuyre lady and young boy "Who are they " what do they represent ?

Dan the internut says,
This has been answered on December 16 for those who are interested :) All thanks to Dannae

Posted by Daniel Whyte Saturday 6 December, 2008 08:03 AM

For your information, I was listening to your programme with Captain Paul from the Sea Shepherd, and my boss put tis motion to the Senate today, and it PASSED!!!Senate Journal
LAW AND JUSTICE—JAPAN—WHALING PROGRAM
Senator Siewert amended general business notice of motion no. 292 by leave and, pursuant to notice of motion not objected to as a formal motion, moved—That the Senate—
(a) notes that:
(i) in January 2008, the Humane Society International secured:
(A) a ruling from the Australian Federal Court that Japanese whaling in Australia's Whale Sanctuary in Antarctica is illegal, and

(B) an order that it be stopped, and
(ii) the Australian Government has taken no action to enforce this ruling; and
(b) urges the Australian Government to:
(i) set a timeline for legal proceedings in an international court to stop illegal Japanese whaling if Japan does not commit to stop whaling by 8 December 2008, and
(ii) send a vessel into the Southern Ocean to monitor Japanese whaling operations for the 2008-09 whaling season.
Question put and passed.

Nov 25th

Posted by Dee O'Neill Wednesday 26 November, 2008 09:33 AM

I was just wondering if you knew anything about the renewal of passports? I currently have an Australian Childs passport which expires in 2011, however i have just turned 18....I was wondering can i travel overseas on the childs passport or do i need to apply for an adult passport?\
Thanks

Posted by Lisha Thursday 20 November, 2008 07:23 AM

I like to know how my son who is 15 years old, an excellent guitar player can get his big break. He started playing the guitar when he was 6 years old, he had been in a band and now is looking into starting up his own band. Any suggestions would be great.

Dan the internut says,
Sylvia, on my internut oage there is a great new website called Ozjam, where your son can converse with other musos in trying to get a new band together. As for his big break, have you considered video taping him playing guitar and posting on Youtube, as well as starting a Facebook page for him and even a Myspace page... all great ways to get some viral stuff going... :) Good luck

Posted by Sylvia Wednesday 19 November, 2008 01:25 PM

would like to know about the goverment grant to familys, they say they may be giving vouchers to familys, but what about the bills you are faced with after you get the vouchers, the vouchers cant be used to help familys with bills, and if you are a pensioner like my parents or simply struggling through the year you put away food through the year so you can have a good christmas, so the vouchers are useless. yess there are people that abuse the system but the goverment has made the prommis the familys to help and get peoples hopes up just for the opposition to try to take it away.

Posted by MauriceT rueman Wednesday 19 November, 2008 08:32 AM

I am urgently looking for the sheet music for Joyful Joyful from the film Sister Act 2 Back in the Habit, need it for a school concert

Posted by debbie dalton Wednesday 19 November, 2008 06:23 AM

Hi. I'm listening in the UK and can't believe that anyone would think that they shouldn't pay more for the water they use when they have chosen to have 4 kids!! We are on meters over here for water and that works really well and helps with water conservation. I would have thought it was the fairest method of all. Can you seriously justify thinking that an elderly couple should subsidise you?? If you think it is unfair then think yourself lucky that you don't live in the South West of the UK where we are surcharged for cleaning up all the beaches enjoyed by the tourists - now that is unfair!!!

Posted by Andy Warren Wednesday 19 November, 2008 05:34 AM

Is there an age limit to winning your competitions

Posted by Janice Monday 17 November, 2008 02:02 PM

Isn't "Dancing with the Stars" a complete waste of time? Once again, for what must seem like the 4th or 5th time in row on this series the local channel 7 star/starlet has won the final. It's absolutely pointless to watch the series because all you need to do is catch the first few minutes of the first episode, pick the channel 7 contracted star, and there you have it - the grand final winner!

...and they wonder at ch. 7 why the ratings are falling...

Posted by Sean Friday 14 November, 2008 03:19 PM

Could you please tell me what has happened to Anne Marie as we have not heard her for some time, however we are still enjoying the channel

Posted by Sharon Bray Wednesday 12 November, 2008 08:53 AM

Lisa Shaws after photo from the Maurice Meade Makeover - Verrry Nice!

Dan the internut says,
I totally agree Mick!!! Make sure to check out the other makeovers as well as the celebrity makeovers gone bad

Posted by Mick Tuesday 11 November, 2008 11:31 AM

What has happened to Lee Treby? I havent heard her on air for weeks now? She disappeared some time ago on the weekends and then came back and has gone again.

Dan the internut says,
Lee wanted a change and is now working on another project :)

Posted by Lisa Monday 10 November, 2008 08:25 PM

why cant there be 1 day a year were the news is good news on tv or radio, no deaths or shootings just happy news thats all i ask for.

Dan the internut says,
That would be nice wouldn't it :) We can only hope.

Posted by micheal bond Monday 10 November, 2008 01:11 PM

Which supermarket chain openend first woolworths or coles

Dan the internut says,
I checked on Wikipedia, and according to that Coles started in 1914, whereas Woolworths started in 1924. Hope that helps :)

Posted by Harley Weston Saturday 8 November, 2008 02:45 PM

What has happened to Anne-Marie? I have been listening to her for years and am missing her gorgeous voice!! (but Craig, you're pretty smooth too!)

Dan the internut says,
Hi Maxine, Anne Marie now works for Mix 94.5 in sales and is doing an unbelievable job. And yeah, we think Craig is pretty smooth too!

Posted by Maxine Wednesday 5 November, 2008 03:46 PM

Sorry to be a bit pessimistic - but, Do pesticides get sprayed on to our Fruit & Veg, absorbed by them and then possibly by us? Could this be cancerous? What sort of testing has been done on this?

Dan the internut says,
I am definitely not qualified to even attempt to answer this, but check out this Choice report I found.

Posted by Vicki Bentley Monday 3 November, 2008 09:21 PM

What is the purpose of red right-turn lights at a traffic light? Green and orange are obvious but red??? Sure, it means no right turn but why not when there is no oncoming traffic and no pedestrians? It should be no different to the next set of lights along the road that doesn't have right turn indicators.

Dan the internut says,
I couldn't find any info on this? Can someone help Bruze out?

Posted by Bruce Quail Friday 31 October, 2008 01:59 PM

Is Captain Paul ever going to go back up in the sky? I enjoy him being back but loved the fact he was actually in the air as I was driving to work and could "nip over" to various parts of the freeway to see what was causing holdups.
Please bring Chuckie back !

Dan the internut says,
Captain Paul was asked this at the last Bunch live breakfast, and he stated that with today's technology it's actually easier for him to stay on the ground and liaise with Main Roads.

Posted by Jayne Friday 31 October, 2008 11:36 AM

Couldn't agree with you more Amanda. I see a lot of this when driving south in the country too. All cars are much easier to see in the distance with their lights on, even on a bright day. You would think it is common sense but its not that common hey?

Posted by Kerry Thursday 30 October, 2008 03:38 PM

my daughter goes to ballajura primary school. we have been raising money to put in a new playground. i found out this morning that the people who the contractor got to supply the white sand has decided to put the price up by 30%, which is $1000 plus more that the school raised. is there some way that anyone can help the school finish the playground. the equipment is in but no sand. i think that it is rude that a company can do this to a school.

Posted by annoyed parent Wednesday 29 October, 2008 08:39 AM

This probably isnt something the bunch can answer but.. I would like to ask the general public... Why is it that you drivers with black, silver, grey, dark blue and dark green cars, DONT DRIVE WITH YOUR HEADLIGHTS ON when its raining or overcast...

4 times I saw near misses this morning driving into work in the rain because idiots in cars you cant see when its overcast or raining DONT drive with their headlights on..

When will you people learn that your headlights arent only so you can see on dark roads.. its so OTHER people can see you ON the road!!

Posted by Amanda Wednesday 29 October, 2008 08:28 AM

BUS LANES

What are the Road Rules when you enter a Road to exit at the next exit, the Road has three lanes, one being the Bus Lane, do you stay left or go into the middle lane (This is Peak Hours) Road distance is 577mtrs to turn.

Example: Enter South Street from Benningfield Road & Exit on Wheatley Drive. I just copped a $100.00 fine as the office states that I did not indicate in time, which I believe was approx 30mtrs?

Richard

Posted by Richard Webb Wednesday 29 October, 2008 06:48 AM

I would like to know why there always seems to be one or two streetlights around the place on during the day, when all the others are off? Sometimes it's even just one side of a two sided light. Any ideas????

Posted by Jo Tuesday 28 October, 2008 10:58 PM

Why is it that we have three Freeways: Mitchell, Kwinnana & Graham Farmer. Two have 100KPH limits and one has an 80 KPH limit.

Posted by Loz Brady Tuesday 28 October, 2008 11:53 AM

Hi, I was just wondering, if any of The Bunch team has worked with the On The Big Couch team? Thanks :)

Dan the internut says,
Hi Jacqueline, indeed, Joss used to produce The Big Couch as well as The Bunch - but he came to his senses and decided that one show was more than enough... :)

Thanks for your blog.

Posted by Jacqueline Monday 27 October, 2008 08:26 PM

Just wondering I had heard you mention the guy that plays Chopper (used to be on the Ronnie Johns show) was coming to Perth. Just wanting to know what his real name is and where we can see him

Dan the internut says,
Chopper is actually a guy called Heath Franklin, he is very funny and you can book tickets via his website at
Laughing Stock.

Posted by Sandra Monday 27 October, 2008 01:44 PM

Your movies critic - Justin is it - has a screw loose. I've just been to see Body of Lies and give it 9.5 out of 10.

Posted by Jenny WILLIAMS Friday 24 October, 2008 03:30 PM

hey bunch not ask anything but give you some info i am working in china and have found a good diet possibly the best i call it the is it cat or dog diet you are too scared to eat anything incase it is cat or dog ,snake ,cricket ,goats knakkas ,ducks blood soup dont even trust the cornel or ronald mac 2 weeks 7 kgs gone beat that jenny a dose of china guts and you can lose more thank god for live streaming cheers wayne

Posted by wayne Thursday 23 October, 2008 01:35 PM

The other day you played a comedy clip of a Kiwi radio announcer, could you please let me know who they are.

Posted by john Saturday 18 October, 2008 08:54 PM

The Boys of Summer song that was just played - Who sings that?

Dan the internut says;,
That is a classic by Don Henley.

Posted by Darren Thursday 16 October, 2008 11:17 AM

In AFL, I've always wondered when a player has the ball from a mark or free kick and is standing outside the boundary line waiting to take his kick and is taking too long so the umpire calls play-on - why is that not deemed as "out of bounds" resulting in a throw in?

It seems crazy that if the umpire calls play-on and the player is out of bounds how can he run across the line into the playing arena and the play continue!!

Cheers
Peter

Posted by Peter Ridge Wednesday 15 October, 2008 06:31 AM

what do the little white flecks you get on your nails mean?

Dan the internut says,
I found this at a website, Medically speaking, those little white marks that sometimes appear as dots or lines on the fingernail are known as leukonychia. There are several possible causes for the discoloration, but the most common are mild trauma, a fungal infection, skin conditions, or nutritional deficiencies.

Posted by bianca Wednesday 15 October, 2008 05:51 AM

Tuesday morning you played "Saturday Night" by Cold Chisel. Do you know who the man is in the intro who says "Well if you don't like it why are you standing there for 20 minutes?" Has this man every been recognised by Cold Chisel, as countless people around the world would have heard his voice over the years?????

Dan the internut replies;,
I couldn't find much, other than this from Wikipedia, "the track features ambient noise recorded in Darlinghurst Road, including the sound of motorbikes, strip club spruikers and crowds of drunks."

Posted by Gretchen Lee Tuesday 14 October, 2008 11:08 PM

what are the things being built along the freeway. they look like veiwing platforms,a stairway to nowhere

Dan the internut says:
Hi Derek... We believe they are going to be digital information panels similar to what you see along the Kwinana freeway, telling you what sections of the freeway up and coming are doing what.

Posted by derek english Tuesday 14 October, 2008 05:15 PM

would like to know why a squirt up the nose and away it goes works for erection problems

Posted by judy Tuesday 14 October, 2008 03:38 PM

After September 11 disaster air marshalls were put on almost all flights worldwide, I want to know if all flights still have air marshalls and if so is it on all internationa and domestic flights. Ive just returned from 2 overseas trips and the thought came to me if they still existed. Many Thanks.

Posted by Mary Tuesday 14 October, 2008 12:49 PM

Do you know the name of that famous piece of music that strippers strip to?

Dan the internut says:
Hi Barry... I did some research and found this link. Apparently, if it's the one I think you're asking about, is called The Stripper and was written by a guy named David Rose.

Posted by Barry Dobson Thursday 9 October, 2008 12:04 AM

Lets talk WATER ... If the chemical symbol for water is H2O, that means it's 2 parts of Hydrogen and 1 part of Oxygen...right ??

So if Hydrogen burns, and Oxygen is a burning agent, then why doesn't Water burn ???

Posted by Wizard Tuesday 7 October, 2008 02:58 PM

Question:
Do you know the language of the SBS theme song and/or the country? Ta, this has being bugging me for years

Dan the internut says:
Hi Val... I hope this is correct, i found a website that suggests it is "Sweet Lullaby" by Deep Forest. According to Wikipedia, the song is based around a traditional Baegu lullaby from the Solomon Islands called "Rorogwela"

Posted by Val Di Girolami Thursday 2 October, 2008 10:30 PM

My 8 yr old daughter has just asked me this question
the Song "What goes around" by Justin Timberlake is it about Britney Spears?? Because someone at her school told her it was?? Can you please let me know Thanks.

Dan the internut says:
Searching Wikipedia, all it says that Timberlake told the person he wrote it about, but the the public had generated their lyrical interpretation.

Posted by Tracy Ward Tuesday 30 September, 2008 11:02 AM

To janine colene: Yes "Just Shoot Me" is still playing in the US.

Posted by Bob Hauser Thursday 25 September, 2008 10:35 PM

Please solve a household debate for us! Does Fred do voice overs for TV?

Dan the internut says:
Ah, the answer lies within this very website. Check Fred's bio via The Bunch home page. The answer is YES.

Posted by Ally Tuesday 23 September, 2008 03:46 PM

How can you become a DJ?

I would love to give it a whirl. There are no courses one can in Perth . I am insatiably curious!

Dan the internut says:


That's pretty curious Gemma... :) it's way too detailed a question to answer here, but you'll find ECU at Mt Lawley is where WAAPA lives, who run a very good broadcasting course.

Posted by Gemma Hopetoun-Smith Friday 19 September, 2008 04:41 PM

Can Fred or anyone tell us what's happened to John Farnham? He seems to have diassappeared of the face of the earth.
Does he still appear ANYWHERE???

Dan the internut says:


Doing a bit of research hasn't uncovered much about what he is doing now... his website looks as if it has not been touched in almost two years. Maybe he seriously has retired now? Can any John Farnham fans help?

Posted by Saydee Wednesday 17 September, 2008 08:46 PM

On Fri 12th Sept you had a comedian on just as the show was finishing. I was kiling myself laughing it was so true. Can you tell me were I can hear more or find this comedian.
Thanks Peta

Posted by Peta Saturday 13 September, 2008 10:09 PM

Hi my post isnt about whats on your site today I just wanted to say a BIG thankyou to you guys because i won tickets to The Nut cracker Ballet last night and it was fantastic i took my daughter to her first ever concert and she loved it she was humming along to the classical music and enjoying herself so again thanks so much will be entering even more comps now..

Posted by Naomi Friday 12 September, 2008 06:05 AM

My questions is.......why is it that when international artists that ive been waiting to see finaly visit Perth, they don't have their own concert, instead they perform at a festival? It happened with John Mayer, who only played at the bluesfest and now with Neil Young who will be headlining at the Big Day Out. Yet they can always manage to do seperate shows in the eastern states. Its ok to see them at the festivals but its just not the same as seeing them at a show full of fans who are dedicated to the artists music. I'm 46 and have been waiting most of my life to see Neil, and yes i will be going to the BDO if thats what it takes to fianly see him live. Do you know if there is anyone i can contact to try and make a Neil show happen? maybe we can even get a petition happening????

Posted by Linda Wednesday 10 September, 2008 12:00 PM

Was listening to Friday funnies on 29/8 about a skit on 'prokopal?! music, v funny! Can you telll me where I can hear it again please? Cheers

Posted by Julie Monday 8 September, 2008 01:06 PM

Hi Bunch, I'm just wondering if there will ever be a link to the Brendan Fraser interview that you played on Thursday 04/09 (so we can hear it again and again and again..oops, sorry!!! There's people outside of Perth that would also love to hear it. Other stations have interviewed him and made it accessible for the world to hear. Thanks.

Dan the internut replies:
Hi Toula, have you tried The Bunch's podcast section at mix.com.au. It should be there for you to listen again.

Posted by Toula Saturday 6 September, 2008 06:18 AM

Congratulations to Trevor - I voted for him, he was the best. But I felt that as runner up, perhaps Keegan should have been given tickets to Stevie's show as a lucky voter was ??

Posted by Liz Wednesday 3 September, 2008 10:32 AM

Put both the Stevie Wonder contenders up there with Stevie. They are eboth terrific and would do themselves and Perth proud.

Posted by Llana Wednesday 3 September, 2008 07:10 AM

It was such a great idea to hold the Jammin' with Stevie comp! The talent is amazing. How did the comp come about?

Is Stevie doing it at any of his other gigs?

Any chance of getting to know what the voting percentages became in figures?

Thanks.

Posted by Nell Tuesday 2 September, 2008 11:31 AM

Could someone please tell me the title of the song that was played this evening (Sunday August 31st), just on 6:00pm? I think part of the lyrics were "Will you miss me when I'm gone?', but not certain. Thanks!

Mix music replies:

Hi Jai, that song is called "Don't Forget Me When I'm Gone" by Glass Tiger. Thanks for listening.

Posted by Jai Sunday 31 August, 2008 08:37 PM

Why is Araluen facing its current dilemma and there is little public knowledge or outcry about it. Visit the Araluen website 'Paradise Lose'. Please start public debate to SAVE ARALUEN

Posted by Carol Elfgren Wednesday 27 August, 2008 12:29 AM

One for the inspector - who has right of way at an intersection - pedestrians or motorists? I regularly get almost run down trying to cross on the way to my local shops which happen to be a major shopping centre?

Posted by Sharon Sunday 24 August, 2008 10:31 AM

I often see empty blocks, usually fenced, with a hole in it, sort of basin-shaped. What is that for?

Posted by Tjala Leysley Wednesday 20 August, 2008 05:17 PM

Hi Bunch,
Got one here for the Inspector next time youhave him on...
Two cars at a four way intersection facing each other one at a stop sign (going straight ahead)other at a give way ( turning Right)
Who has right of way?

Posted by Kevin Schulze Sunday 17 August, 2008 02:16 PM

can you please suppy the website from this mornings show that you could look up the names of suburbs and streets, thanks

Dan the internut replies:
Hi Lynn, you'll find that street view page link (Google Street View) at my "Dan the Internut" page, just look for the link off The Bunch home page here at mix.com.au. Thanks for your interest

Posted by Lynn Wednesday 13 August, 2008 01:13 PM

i passed a little yellow trailer the other day on the side of the road called "SAM", and it read out my speed in big bold numbers!...wont they be better used on roads to highlight to motorists their speed, and make them aware of their speeds, instead of just hiding multi-nova cameras?...surely these "SAM" trailers could be used to gather infomation about road users speeds, and then if needed a multi-nova cameras could be used thereafter if needed anyway?...may theshires and councils could supply these little "SAM" trailers?

Posted by Todd Wednesday 13 August, 2008 05:57 AM

Where do i go to get my speedo checked for accuracy?

Posted by Todd Wednesday 13 August, 2008 05:46 AM

Hi guys. Please explain the method of AFL jumper numbering. How is it determined when you get a lower number?

Steve of Thornlie

Dan the internut says:
Hi Steve, we believe that jumper numbers just come down to which player wants what... Some choose numbers based on their favourite player, some inherit there relatives number (eg: Brett Peake getting Brian Peake's number 7), and so forth. There's an interesting article on jumper numbering here

Posted by Steve Williams Tuesday 12 August, 2008 05:12 PM

do you know of anywhere in perth that has compressed natural gas [CNG] for sale for use in vehicles.

Posted by jason berry Wednesday 6 August, 2008 06:31 PM

fred i have a cd that was made for me by craig jonhston lead singer of mother goose its a compiliation of m goose music would u like a copy

Posted by clive traill Friday 1 August, 2008 05:02 PM

just enquiring about the website you mentioned wednesday morning, regarding downloading music from any music artist whose ever recorded. what is the website called.

Dan the internut says:
Hi Cheryle, I'm pretty sure that was me talking with The Bunch, about iTunes. Unfortunately, the music is mostly not free :)

Posted by cheryle jones Friday 1 August, 2008 04:36 PM

I would just like to comment/know why when we here comments like "we are a throw away society", that when you call 1 of the charity organisations to collect goods, they won't take a lot of things because its "too old", I have just had to clean out my parents house after them living there for 51 years....a lot of furniture is now going in the bin... I thought it was good for someone who doesn't have anything...but apparently not!!!

Posted by denise bremner Thursday 31 July, 2008 02:46 PM

In reply to Lesley Lynam and the "ships in bottles"....I have seen them in the shop called "Menz Bitz"...I am not sure how many branches of these shops are in Perth, but there is one in Midland....it might pay to give them a call first and see if they have them in stock....Hope this helps

Posted by Michelle Chia Wednesday 30 July, 2008 09:19 AM

Hi Bunch,
Why do media news readers always refer to State Emergency Service (SES)volunteers as "workers"? Yes we do work for the community eg search, rescues & storm mitigation etc but we do it at cost to our own leisure time and jobs. We are volunteers and the word "workers" infers that we are getting paid. I assure we recieve no financial reward and this media inference tends to cast SES volunteers in a bad light.

Thanks
Phillip Petersen
25 years volunteering with SES

Posted by Phillip Petersen Monday 28 July, 2008 10:08 AM

Lola by the Kinks.....
words go----"met her in a club down in old Soho where they drink champagne and it tastes just like coca- cola c o l a cola"
but when the song first came out they used to sing
cherry cola......when did the words change and why.

Mix Music says:
Hi Jossie, according to Wikipedia, The original lyrics had the word Coca-Cola but because of BBC Radio's policy against product placement, those words were changed to the generic "cherry cola." Cherry Cola was introduced by Coca-Cola 12 years later.

Posted by Jossie Bright Saturday 26 July, 2008 04:54 PM

I am trying to find someone who makes ships in bottles. My mother bought one each for her grandsons when they were born. She passed away 12 years ago and I now have grandsons. I would love to be able to carry one the tradition
Pleeeeease help
Thanks

Lesley :)

Posted by Mrs Lesley Lynam Friday 25 July, 2008 03:02 PM

the bunch was just talking about the rain going to waste and needing to be captured - doesn't rain sink through and recharge the groundwater ?

Posted by trish Thursday 24 July, 2008 06:25 AM

I thought there was a law passed that said you cant profit from the proceeds of a crime isnt that what he is doing by sueing western power and if insurance companies can stop you claiming if you break the law ie drunk why cant our pathetic courts do the same

Posted by mark Friday 18 July, 2008 06:23 AM

Is Dimitri for real or what? I find it hard to beleive that he is but then again.....

Posted by Rebecca Ashby Wednesday 16 July, 2008 07:27 PM

The plane used for the stunt was a decommissioned Boeing 747-200 that weighs 155 tons. VW had initially calculated the Touareg could successfully pull 200 tons, and had even done a dry run with a 190-ton Boeing 747-400. Unfortunately, the only plane that could be acquired for the PR stunt was this one that is usually used as a giant prop in films. Apparently it didn't put up much of a fight, as the Touareg towed the jet 150 meters at 5 mph before slowing itself and the plane to a stop with its stock brakes. Impressive indeed, and we think the Touareg V10 TDI has laid down the gauntlet for our domestic heavy haulers. Let's see what crazy objects the Ford Super-Duty, Chevy Silverado HD and Dodge Ram 3500 can tug around

Posted by tim waltham Wednesday 16 July, 2008 07:11 AM

when you download a page on the net and you get the adds, how much kbs is it and does it add to your down load limit. because I don't want to be paying for something that is of no use to me. and can you block them out???

Posted by Matt Tuesday 15 July, 2008 05:18 PM

In regards to Nicole & Keith's baby name being mistaken for Sunday Roast - here is the irony her best friend did the ad for lamb roast and passed up a date with none other than Tom Cruise!!!!

Posted by Kylie Branch Thursday 10 July, 2008 06:49 AM

The new P plate laws will cause a lot of problems with the worker who have to drive to or from work. For eg: friends of our family one girl has to leave mandurah at 2 am to be at work at the airport at 4 am . Also another friend manages Hungry Jacks and has to drive people home early in the morning after midnight. Will these become unemployed with the new P plate laws?

Posted by Tanya Barwise Thursday 3 July, 2008 07:47 AM

please send me the details of the book Fred read on his holidays...think it was Shantara?
many thanks

Posted by julie theedom Tuesday 1 July, 2008 06:12 PM

ANSWER for Footrot Dog question.

Unless in the later ones it was revealed... "The Dog's Name" as given by Aunt Dolly was never spoken... he seemed to have issue with it. But when they introduced the "Murphy Dog's" in one of the books it was commented that some dog's AKA "Cream Puff Murphy" could be forgive for attitude because of their names... I have't collected after about book 31... so I am not sure if Murray Ball ever resolved it.

Self imposed nick names of the dog were

The Scarlet Manuka, The Grey Ghost of the Forrest and Mitey Iron Paw.

Posted by Yoli Monday 30 June, 2008 06:03 AM

what is the name of the dog from footrrot flats...
Fred you should know New Zealand

Posted by Darren Friday 27 June, 2008 07:08 PM

ANSWER FOR CD
B. The Legal Framework
(i) Control of Burial and Cemeteries
The burial of bodies is restricted in non-indigenous Australia by health regulations and cemeteries legislation. In New South Wales, for example, the Public Health Regulations provide in section 34 that bodies may only be buried in public cemeteries or in a private cemetery or place approved by the local authority or on private land with an area greater than five hectares and the local authority has approved the location. Bodies may not be buried on land if that would “make likely” the contamination of drinking water or domestic water supply. It is thus relatively rare for people to be buried outside public cemeteries. Cemeteries in most Australian jurisdictions are governed by Local Government legislation.[62] For example, in New South Wales the Local Government (Control of Cemeteries) Act 1966 establishes local councils as controllers of public cemeteries, but each cemetery may also have legislation of its own,[63] which must be considered in looking at the rights of bodies buried there.
Cremations are also protected by legisalation pertaining to the strict handling of remains.

Posted by Cindy Tuesday 24 June, 2008 12:18 PM

I would like to know if there is any process you can pursue to have special funeral arrangements made rather than the usual. Example..if you owned a property or knew someone who owned a property and was willing to let you have a cremation ceremony with a difference on this property, can you obtain special permission to do so? Strange Question! Maybe So...but i really wish i could.

Posted by CD Monday 23 June, 2008 08:50 PM

Can someone please answer this question for me? When people go on strike for whatever reason it is they are striking for....no this does not just necessarily mean the teachers....do they get paid whilst striking? If they don't get paid how do they afford to live (strikes can last quite some time) and if they do get paid...then why strike ? Many thanks

Posted by Michelle Chia Thursday 19 June, 2008 03:53 PM

I wonder (morbid as it may sound) about what on earth they did with the dead body of the elephant they had to put down at Perth Zoo a few months ago. How did they move it to wherever? Did they chop it upand feed it to the big cats? What happened. While this is a question I guess noone wants to ask - it's intriguing.

Posted by Rusty Tuesday 17 June, 2008 02:36 PM

Hi Bunch,
I would like to ask who built your bbq trailers as our company would like something similar to share with it's staff around the state

Posted by Mark Tetlaw Wednesday 11 June, 2008 08:03 PM

Can someone please tell me how to get the ringtone it was played on the bunch about a month ago (It goes: Are you going to answer the phone nackers and so forth) If I could find the answer that would be great thanks!

Posted by Graham Schulze Wednesday 11 June, 2008 07:25 PM

Do you need an auctioneer for Fridays breakfast in Busso

Answer

We weren't auctioning anything :)

Posted by Tiny Holly Tuesday 3 June, 2008 07:00 AM

Hi all;

We have a lot of questions, I'm going to try and get to them early next week.

Cheers

Joss

Posted by Joss from The Bunch Friday 23 May, 2008 11:46 AM

Can anyone tell me why when a bus stops in the left lane (collecting or dropping off) the cars in the right lane stop too??

Answer

I think we'd have to ask all the Perth drivers that :) That's not something we can answer.

Posted by Tanya Monday 19 May, 2008 01:11 PM

i would like to know is just shoot me still showing is the us

Answer

Hi Janine, from what we know the show stopped being filmed in 2003.

Posted by janine colene Sunday 18 May, 2008 04:19 PM

Do any listeners know of any company promoting brown gas as an alternative fuel source in W.A.

Answer

Maybe one of our informed listeners could help out with this one?

Posted by Rob Thursday 15 May, 2008 10:03 AM

why do cats eat birds

Posted by janine colene Wednesday 14 May, 2008 05:40 PM

On the TV commercial for Saab was the song (Release Me?) written for the commercial or is it a full length song? If so who sings it and what is the correct title?

Cheers!

Answer

It's a song called 'Release Me' by a Swedish band called Oh Laura.

Posted by Tiecher Tuesday 13 May, 2008 12:14 PM

Last week you had a day for people to call in about things or people they were searching for. There was a lady who rang up searching for Safari perfume, I didnt hear it all as I have 3 kids and was wondering if it was the Safari for women she was looking for and if some one had found it. My mum loves this perfume too but we can't find it for her. Hope you can help, thanks :)

Answer

If it's the 'Safari' produced by Ralph Lauren, do a Google search for "safari ralph lauren", a few places in Australia sell it

Posted by Marianne Tuesday 13 May, 2008 10:17 AM

If todays temperature is 0 degrees and tomorrows temperature is twice as cold - how cold is it???

Answer

You lost us at 0 Val :)

Posted by Val Rappold Monday 12 May, 2008 12:01 PM

Why, when travelling north on the Kwinana Freeway, does the right hand lane at Berrigan drive travel slower than the left hand lane?

Answer

A listener has blogged to say that it's simply because people get off the freeway at Berrigan drive AND people are also looking to get off at Roe highway (which is the next exit going North). Hope this helps?

Posted by Steve Thursday 8 May, 2008 02:06 PM

In the spy movies when they are talking about spiking someones drink with an odourless, colourless and tasteless poison... how do they know its tasteless without tasting? (and subsequently dying).. Is there really such a poison? LOL

Posted by Melanie Wednesday 7 May, 2008 09:01 PM

thanks bunch, i now have 1 piggy bank money box for my granddaughter caitlin. thanks to the kind listeners who rang in. would still like 2 more. Thanks , Jenny from Kenwick.

Posted by jenny green Wednesday 7 May, 2008 02:16 PM

I want to know who was the talented person that came up with the idea of a very short bus lane along Beaufort St. Just so cars can back up on the inside lane because someone wants to turn right.... I would like to take him / her out to lunch if he / she can get a day pass out of Graylands Hospital

Posted by Wally Brown Tuesday 6 May, 2008 08:34 PM

To the guy who saved my day by giving me Jorjias footy tips today THANK YOU!!!! Grt show guys

Posted by Chris Friday 2 May, 2008 07:10 AM

When is secretaries day??

Answer

We can't confirm this, but we believe it's the 2nd May> Maybe someone can confirm that?

Posted by Sara Byrne Tuesday 22 April, 2008 01:09 PM

This is probably not the sort of question you are looking for but I would like to know how people can get through to you so quickly almost before the bunch have finished asking the question or whatever. Thanks.

Posted by Marilyn Smith Saturday 19 April, 2008 12:27 PM

Do you know where I can purchase the song "There's Trouble in the Jungle" By Bindi Irwin. I saw it on ET a couple of weeks ago but am unable to find a copy. Great Show. Luv the sick humour.

Posted by Julie McCallum Saturday 19 April, 2008 12:02 AM

When Bill Clinton was President, Hillary was known as the First Lady. If she is successful in becoming the First Woman President, what will Bill be known as apart from the obvious?

Posted by Ann Wednesday 9 April, 2008 04:22 PM

Where does Captain Paul broadcast the traffic report from now? is it in the studio or at Main roads?
tis a shame he not flying Chucky anymore

Posted by Peter Buchanan Friday 4 April, 2008 08:28 AM

Please find out for me why vegetable purchased fresh on the weekend are rotten in less than a week, though stored in the fridge, but 10 years ago you could keep vegetables and fruit satisfactorily for up to two week

Posted by Alison O'Brien Thursday 3 April, 2008 03:40 PM

I'm curious about how you compile your library. Does Mix purchase individual songs, or entire albums? How do you decide?

Posted by Helen Naylor Friday 28 March, 2008 10:41 AM

Hi Bunch,
Re: your chat with Rod Stewart and his payment in car carpets for singing "In a Broken Dream" with Python Lee Jackson. I remember this song well from my youth when in the U.K. It is a great song. I can't believe you haven't heard of it.
My question is:
Do you not have this track in your library and, if so, when can we hear it being played?

Posted by Barry Inder Friday 14 March, 2008 07:00 AM

Where did Tony Serb go again. It was nice to hear him doing the news again?

Posted by Trudy-Ann Thursday 13 March, 2008 02:56 PM

Can you please repost a christmas message that Fred broadcast about five years ago about what life was about when we were kids it was very true and I would like to show it some friends but can not find it and more

Posted by Tesa La-Rue Wednesday 12 March, 2008 03:01 PM

Hi again Guys. What type of handles was Ethol Chop talking about with Inspector Royale and motor bikes?

Posted by Steve Williams Thursday 6 March, 2008 04:47 PM

Hi guys, love your show. Listen in everyday.
I was looking through some junk mail and saw something I didn't understand. What are 'Niteclub Sleep Shorts'?

Only $8.94 - save $3

Posted by Steve Williams Thursday 6 March, 2008 04:25 PM

Hello There,

Kenneth Maguire from Ireland here.

Did you hear that the International Rules Series (more than likely) will return this year?

I was in Perth in 2003. It reminded me of New York. 1998 was the year that I was there.

Goodbye for now,

Kenneth Maguire

Posted by Kenneth Maguire Tuesday 4 March, 2008 06:45 AM

My father (aged 85) and his old army mate always quoted poetry - well at least parts of poems. This one has always bugged us because we never heard the whole poem (may be it's a dirty ditty?) But now Dad can't remember it. Can anybody fill in the blanks?...
"Now listen chaps," the Colonel said.
"To the tale I have to tell.
I know you hear me, everyone,
And I know you'll heed me well.
.........What's next?

Posted by Judy Kezich Wednesday 27 February, 2008 07:18 PM

Why is it that people say they 'slept like a baby' when babies wake up every two hours?

If a deaf person has to go to court, is it still called a hearing?

Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are flat?

Why do banks charge a fee on 'insufficient funds' when they know there is not enough?

Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?

Why do they use sterilized needles for death by lethal injection?

Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard?

Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him?

Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets?

Whose idea was it to put an 'S' in the word 'lisp'?

What is the speed of darkness?

Are there especially reserved parking spaces for 'normal' people at the Special Olympics?

If it's true that we are here to help others, what are the others doing here?

Do married people live longer than single ones or does it only seem longer?

Do you cry under water?

How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?

Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look at things on the ground?

Did you ever stop and wonder......

Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, 'I think I'll squeeze these pink dangly things here, and drink whatever comes out?'

Who was the first person to say, 'See that chicken there... I'm gonna eat the next thing that comes outta it's bum.'

Why do toasters always have a setting so high that could burn the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat?

Why is there a light in the fridge and not in the freezer?

Why do people point to their wrist when asking for the time, but don't point to their bum when they ask where the bathroom is?

Why does your Obstetrician, Gynaecologist leave the room when you get undressed if they are going to look up there anyway ?

Why does Goofy stand erect while Pluto remains on all fours? They're both dogs !
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Can blind people see their dreams? Do they dream ??

If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests? (This one kills me !!!!)

If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, then what is baby oil made from ?

If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons ?

Why do the Alphabet song and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star have the same tune?

Stop singing and read on . .. . . . .. . . .

Do illiterate people get the full effect of Alphabet Soup?

Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog's face, he gets mad at you, but when you take him on a car ride, he sticks his head out the window?

Does pushing the elevator button more than once make it arrive faster?

Do you ever wonder why you gave me your e-mail address in the first place?

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Posted by Mike Tuesday 26 February, 2008 06:07 AM

where did the saying the birds and the bees come from is there a reason , why not the cows and the sheepi know what te saying means but how did it come about

Posted by david Friday 22 February, 2008 07:30 PM

A while ago u had a man on the radio that has a strange job for a male. He is a manicurist and has his own shop. I was wondering if u are able to email me back with where the shop is and the phone number, as i cant find anyone desent to do my nails. Hope u can help me.

Mix 94.5 says,
That was on The Big Couch Kym, unfortunately he never gave us his business details so we can't help out. Maybe he will read the blog and reply? We can only hope...

Thanks for your message though, and good luck with the nails

Posted by kym Truman Friday 22 February, 2008 08:26 AM

Will Howard And Sons Pyrotecnics be back again for Lotterywest Skyworks 2009 and will MIX 94.5 be the offial Skyworks station again in 2009?

Posted by Benjamin Ong Tuesday 19 February, 2008 04:41 PM

Where can I get a copy of any Mackenzie and Clements CDs

Posted by Annette Monday 18 February, 2008 11:45 AM

Australia..Australian
Siberia..Siberian
Angola..Angolan
Malta..Maltese not Maltan
Canada..Canadian not Canadan or Canadese !
Congo..Congolese not Congon or Congese !
What if any are the rules ?

Posted by Ken Truslove Sunday 17 February, 2008 03:24 PM

What happens to our DNA when we donate blood, ie if the receiver commits a crime for example, whose DNA will they find if blood is left behind?

Posted by Kirstie Saturday 16 February, 2008 08:27 AM

Whenever we see the Bunch on t.v. or ads, why is it that Fred has to hide his face?

Posted by Paul Merrick Thursday 14 February, 2008 04:48 PM

Can you help me get in contact with my friend Jennie Stammers who listens to your show? I've lost her e-mail address. Could you ask her to e-mail it to you, maybe, and forward it to me? It would be great if you could. Thanks!

Posted by Lesley West Thursday 14 February, 2008 08:46 AM

I can't ring from work with a question so here it is: Where does the saying "To carry on like a pork chop" come from? I've never seen a pork chop do anything besides sizzle!!
Thanks

Posted by Felicity Robson Wednesday 13 February, 2008 08:03 PM

Bicycle riders are supposed to ride single file. Why do groups of 10 or 15 ride around in the mornings, 3 and 4 abreast blocking lanes and holding up traffic, in Guildford? Particularly on these single lane bridges we have.

Mix 94.5 says,
Riders can only legally be 2 abreast on the roads.

Posted by Craig Tuesday 12 February, 2008 03:51 PM

Just wondering if u could help us we are looking for a 2007 50 cent coin we have every other but not that one we lost our daughter in 07 so we have looked every where for one.

Mix 94.5 says,
If anyone can help, please email bunch@mix.com.au and we'll get hold of Clinton

Posted by clinton lach Sunday 10 February, 2008 12:13 PM

why are there blue cats eyes in Subiaco?

Mix 94.5 says,
Blue cats eyes denote fire hydrants. You'll notice they are slightly offset from the centre of the road to show which side of the road the hydrant is located.

Posted by helen charlesworth Saturday 9 February, 2008 09:50 PM

In subiaco near King Edward hospital there are blue cats eyes on the road, what are they for?

Mix 94.5 says,
Blue cats eyes denote fire hydrants. You'll notice they are slightly offset from the centre of the road to show which side of the road the hydrant is located.

Posted by helen charlesworth Saturday 9 February, 2008 09:49 PM

Do all the places that have Daylight Savings Time adjust their clocks on the same two days of the year?

Mix 94.5 says
Hi Joanne, this page will give you some historical data on the implementation of Daylight Saving, and you can see from it that Tasmania starts it earlier than anyone else, and that WA starts the same as the Eastern States but stops it one week earlier. Thanks for your question.

Posted by Joanne Joyce Friday 8 February, 2008 07:03 AM

Could you please tell me the name of the drum instrument that was on the show
Cheers Brian

Mix 94.5 says
Brian, it was called a Hang Drum, and you can see it in action off our home page. Thanks for your question.

Posted by Brian Morley Thursday 7 February, 2008 09:46 PM

Hi Guys
Heard you talking about a guy who works in a Didgeridoo shop in Fremantle who plays the hang drum but you couldn't remember the name. His name is Jesse and the shop is called Didgeridoo Breath at 6 Market St, Fremantle. It's a rocking didgeridoo shop with loads of didgeridoos, concerts and lessons... they teach you o play for free! Keep up the great work.

Posted by Matt Reed Thursday 7 February, 2008 07:54 AM

the hang is not a wok but the other asian sooking pot, the "steam boat" with the lid on, looks like it was designed by a couple of wasted euro doods messing around with special herbs in the broth

Posted by darren Thursday 7 February, 2008 06:37 AM

why is it that once the `seal` is broken you have to keep going.

Joss says,
I assume that your bladder can hold a certain amount without needing to go, then as you continue drinking, your body can only process a certain amount at a time, hence you'll have to keep emptying it as you are filling it faster that it can process it.

Posted by Darryl Thursday 7 February, 2008 01:29 AM

Looking for lost old friends, email address for Keith or Lorraine Gordon would be greatly appreciated. Haven't been in Perth since 1970.

Mix 94.5 says,
If you can help, please contact us - bunch@mix.com.au and we'll pass the details onto Des

Posted by Des Butler Wednesday 6 February, 2008 04:00 AM

How come you guys never play anything from the Long Road Out Of Eden album. It went to No 1 selling album in Australia and do hear anything on Mix.... No!

I' m going challenge you. Play, Waiting in the Weeds, just once, and see what the reaction is from your listners. Go on, I dare you. It's as good as Hotel Califorina, any day!

Joss says,
I have passed your request onto our music team... Cheers

Posted by Bernie Genner Tuesday 5 February, 2008 10:46 PM

Gday Joss
Why did Captain Paul leave us?

Mix 94.5 says,
He moved down South for family reasons last year, but we are encouraging him back to Mix through our blog

Posted by Michelle H Tuesday 5 February, 2008 08:40 PM

to the morning bunch, I would like to know when is captain paul is coming back because I miss his jokes in the mornings, so please captain paul come back we are all missing you,

Mix 94.5 says,
He moved down South for family reasons last year, but we are encouraging him back to Mix through our blog

Posted by mark Allender Tuesday 5 February, 2008 04:59 PM