Coogee Voice

On the inaugural episode of Coogee Voice, we speak with Randwick Rugby legend Simon Poidevin about the "Wicks" 2019 season.We also look back at the Argentina Vs Randwick game held at a packed Coogee Oval, and Simon shares his story of yesteryear when a full strength All Blacks took on the might of The Galloping Greens.Simon also discusses the growth of the Woman's game and need for more facilities within our electorate and picks a winner of the Rugby World Cup.

Tim Murray is the President of the Tamarama Surf Club and one of the great servants of the eastern suburbs. Tim and I sat down to chat about the importance of surf lifesaving, the value of volunteering and the best ways to get involved in your local club and give back to your community.

This week on Coogee Voice we are joined by the smart, funny and razor sharp Yasmin London. Yasmin is one of Australia’s leading experts in the field of cyber safety, digital wellbeing and developing a courageous mindset. Having spent 13 years in the NSW Police Force, Yasmin has been at the coalface dealing with the real life consequences experienced by young people, parents and advocates trying to navigate this complex terrain. Now, she has turned her experiences into learnings and is busy teaching students, parents and professional how to master their online presence and ensure their interactions with technology enhance their lives, rather than detract from it.

This episode we are talking with Rabbi Mendal Kastel, the CEO of Jewish House. Jewish House is an independent, not-for-profit charity providing crisis intervention and prevention services in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. Join the Rabbi and me as we talk about the need for crisis housing in the East, what government can do to address this problem, as well as the Rabbis favourite beach!

In this week's episode of Coogee Voice we talk to Dave Babineau from the Rail, Tram and Bus Union. With the opening of the Light Rail in the coming weeks and the NSW Government's announcement that the the Eastern Suburbs Bus network will be privatised, there has been a lot of confusion and concern from locals about the future public transport and especially buses, in the Easter Suburbs. I chat to Dave about what happened when the Inner West buses were privatised and what we can expect if the NSW Government continue down this path of privatisation.

This week on #coogeevoice, we tap into a fascinating conversation with Hannah Beder. Hannah is an inspirational young woman, blazing her way through the tech industry and empowering more women to do the same. Last year, she was was awarded the Rotary NSW Young Urban Inspirational Woman of the Year and has so much to teach us about coding, the world of tech and how more young women can get involved.

In this episode of Coogee Voice we chat to Maria Poulos, Convener and Co-Founder of the Save Yarra Bay Coalition. Maria is one of the strongest and most vocal opponents to the proposed cruise ship terminal to be built in beautiful Yarra Bay. We discuss the impacts of the proposed cruise ship terminal on the environment and local infrastructure as well as discussing the position of the La Peruse Land Council.

In this episode of Coogee Voice we speak with the fantastic Nicki Page. Nicki is an ambassador for the Positive Rugby Foundation, which is the official charity of NSW Rugby Union. The foundation looks to grow the game in NSW, raises funds to invest in grassroots rugby programs and works to support the health and well being of our community. We speak to Nicki about the work of the foundation, the importance of kids getting into and staying in sport and Nicki also shares some of her insights into being a busy parent in the Eastern Suburbs.

On todays special International Womens Day episode of Coogee Voice we are celebrating some great local women, Stephanie Reuss and Victoria Stuart, Co CEOs and Founders of Beam. Beam is an organisation that is focused on helping Australian businesses become more inclusive of employees through improving the flexibility that they offer.On todays episode we talk about the great work Beam is doing, the challenges women face in a modern society and what all organisations can do to become more inclusive workplaces. Happy International Women’s Day!

On this episode of Coogee Voice we speak with Jack Jones from the Banksia Project. The Banksia Project is focussed on early intervention in men's mental health, and together with mental health professionals, industry leaders and professional bodies across Australia, they work to create a more supportive, more proactive approach to men's mental health. They are working to create best practice and practical solutions to drive community support, increase awareness, encourage positive lifestyle choices and facilitate ongoing, group based support. Jack and I discuss the increasing prevalence of mental health issues in our Eastern Suburbs communities as well as the practical steps you can take to help manage your own mental health. Be aware, this episode contains content that may be difficult for some listeners and if you are experiencing any mental health issues, please seek help immediately.

On this episode of Coogee voice we are joined by Emmanuel Constantino and Bernadette Summers the Presidents of the Bondi and Coogee Chambers of Commence. We discuss how COVID - 19 is impacting the small businesses in our community, how our local shops are innovating to survive in this current climate and how we can best support our local businesses so that they can make it out the other side.

On this episode of Coogee Voice we are talking with Mayor of Randwick City Council, Cr Danny Said. We discuss the different ways council is supporting the community and local businesses during COVID -19 as well as an update on the Coogee stormwater project.

In this episode we are talking with local Eastern Suburbs CEO of Women for Election, Founder of ClosEast, Wentworth bi election candidate, Licia Heath. We dive in the need for a new co-educational public high school in the Eastern Suburbs and how COVID-19, the economy and unemployment are impacting our educational system.We also dive into the topic of women in politics and how issues like obtaining a monogram for the Royal Women’s might be treated differently if the Minister for Health was a woman....

In today's episode we sit down to interview Sheridan Buchanan-Sorensen, founder of Sugar Free Mum, star of the reality TV series The Single Wives and Eastern Suburbs and social media marketing guru. We explore the world of digital marketing, the life of being on reality TV and the challenges of parenting in the Eastern Suburbs.

On this episode of Coogee voice we sit down for a chat with the Sydney Roosters legend Anthony “The Count" Minichiello. Mini is the Sydney Roosters' most capped player of all time and in 2005 was voted the world’s best player. Among a long list of accolades, in 2013, Minichiello Captained the Roosters to grand final victory, becoming the first fullback to captain his team to a grand final victory since Frank 'Skinny' Mcmillan in 1934.In this episode, Dr O’Neill talks with Mini about the 2020 NRL season and his thoughts on the development and growth of the game and we get a special insight into how to keep fit during COVID-19 as well as his new venture, Minifit.If you would like to learn more about Minifit head to https://www.minifit.com.au

On todays episode of Coogee Voice we are speak with the host of Thursday Drive on Eastside FM and Eastern Suburbs local, Gemma Purves. Gemma is a media master, with a media career spanning from the stock exchange of London, who is now hosting her own show at Eastside FM. This episode explores everything from the importance of community media and news for communities, what up and coming artists you should all watch out for, to what events and venues need to do to become inclusive.

In this episode of Coogee Voice we are talking with Australian business owner, entrepreneur, skydiver and coconut specialist David Freeman. David has done many things over his career, but he is potentially most well known as the creator of H2coco.In today’s episode we talk about how he has pivoted his business during the pandemic, including his new venture, Our Pure Planet. We discuss what skills it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and how our work and the way we do business has may change in the post COVID world.

On today’s episode of Coogee Voice, we speak to Wallaroos Captain and local sporting legend, Grace Hamilton. Grace is a country girl who grew up playing a number of sports but has risen all the way through the ranks of Australian Rugby Union, being named the Australian Captain in 2019.We speak to Grace about how she got involved in the game, we discuss the changing nature of Rugby Union in Australia and the status of women’s sport. We also get some tips about how she has stayed fit during the lockdown.

On today's episode we are talking with Professor Stuart Khan from the School of Civil & Environmental Engineering at UNSW. Stuart is a Coogee local and water contamination expert. In this episode we learn about the history of storm water in the Eastern Suburbs, water contamination in Sydney as a result of the recent bushfires and the future of water recycling and supply in NSW.

On today’s episode of Coogee Voice we are talking with Clementine Hartson the founder of Project Kindness. Project Kindness is a case specific donation accepting charity. Who aim to help the Sydney community to be kind to each other, by connecting people in need with donated goods and services that change their lives for the better. In today’s episode, we discuss inequality in our community and the increase in domestic violence, food insecurity and homelessness during this crisis. We also talk about the new Kindness Cupboard that has been launched in collaboration with Mary Immaculate Church, the Coogee Electorate Office and Project Kindness.

On today’s episode of Coogee Voice we have captivating conversation with the founder of The Beast Magazine, James Hutton. As The Beast comes to celebrating 15 years in circulation, and is the last remaining free press magazine in circulation in the East we discuss the importance of free press to our community, the Bronte Surf Club Development, including the historical and cultural significance of "The Cubes" and we delve into the secret to The Beast’s success.What is The Beast?The Beast is the premier monthly magazine for the beaches and bays of Sydney’s east. The Beast takes a look at everything going on in the local area and strives to maintain a positive vibe, with smiling local faces and a variety of articles from light-hearted prose to hard-hitting opinion pieces. The Beast also covers local news, sport and the arts and each month we interview a celebrity (more often than not local) for our cover.History:The first edition of The Beast hit the mean streets of the Eastern Suburbs back in February of 2005. It was 40 pages in size and we distributed 10,000 copies to a few hundred businesses between Bondi and Maroubra.Circulation increased to 40,000 copies in October 2005 and then to 60,000 in September 2006 and the page count has grown to in excess of 100 pages. The magazine continues to grow and we now circulate 61,000 copies every month. Over the years we have interviewed an amazing array of celebrities including sports stars (Anthony Mundine, Steve Waugh, Paul Roos, Layne Beachley, John Aloisi, Wendell Sailor), musicians (Sneaky Sound System, Potbelleez, Vanilla Ice), actors (Dan Mor, Esther Andersen, Zoe Ventoura, Gyton Grantley), politicians (Peter Garrett, Malcolm Turnbull), comedians (Wil Anderson, Dave Hughes, Peter Hellier, Corrinne Grant) and other interesting people (Deborah Hutton, Jen Hawkins, Ian Kiernan).

On the latest episode of Coogee Voice we are interviewing Brenton McHatton, better known as BJ from Little Jack Horner. BJ shares his experiences of operating a business during COVID-19, his thoughts on activating Coogee Beach as well as what he and his wife Brooke have been doing to support our community during the bushfires, COVID-19 as well as their fundraising for the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation.

On today’s episode of Coogee Voice we are talking with Ben Higgs, The Founder of the Rise Foundation. The Rise foundation is aimed at stepping beyond raising mental health awareness, but educating, empowering and teaching the everyday, practical tools we can use to start helping each other and ourselves so that people no longer have to live in silence with mental illness or poor mental health. Be aware, this episode contains content that may be difficult for some listeners and if youare experiencing any mental health issues, please seek help immediately. Youcan contact Lifeline directly on 13 11 14

On todays episode of Coogee Voice Marjorie is talking with Richard and Randa from Autism mates. Autism MATES, aims is to engage, collaborate and make our world a more inclusive place for all. Autism Mates want to make a positive difference to the lives of those living with autism through their Best MATES and Model MATES programs.

On today’s episode we are talking with Sharon Deans, the President of Coogee Netball Club about the thriving netball competition that exists within the Eastern Suburbs and why you’re never too old to grab some mates, pick up a ball and play.From humble beginnings in 1929 when it had only a handful of players, Netball NSW has grown to become one of the largest independent sports organisations in this state. With over 115,000 members playing and enjoying netball at all levels of performance in cities, suburbs, and country towns in all corners of New South Wales, netball continues to grow both on and off the court as Netball NSW becomes increasingly successful and professional.

On this episode of Coogee Voice we are talking with Mayor of Waverley Council, Cr Paula Masselos. We discuss the different ways council is supporting the community and local businesses during COVID -19, as well as an update on some major projects including the Bondi Pavilion and the historic Boot Factory.

On this episode of Coogee Voice we're talking with Gavin Smith, who's an amateur beekeeper and biosecurity officer for the Sydney Bee Club.Gavin discusses the current state of bees in New South Wales that are depleted as a result of the drought, bushfires and pesticides and the critical role that bees play in our society. And what you can be doing on a daily basis to help them.

On today’s episode of Coogee Voice Dr Marjorie O’Neill is talking with Pat, Lochie and Luca, three Waverley College graduates who, after identifying a need in the community started the podcast Turn Up the Talk. Turn up the Talk is aimed at helping tackle mental health in our community by sharing stories about their own lives and speaking with celebrities and mental health advocates about uncomfortable topics in an open and easy manner with the objective of helping young people tackle mental health.

On today’s episode we sit down and talk with Zara Seilder and Sam Koslowski, two Eastern Suburbs millennials who founded the hugely popular Daily Aus social media news outlet which is designed to be read in under a minute and provide you with your top five news stories you need to know on any day of the week.The Daily Aus objective is to deliver digestible and punchy news. They aim to cut through the noise of mainstream media to deliver clear and concise news bites for the busy millennial. It’s designed to be read in under a minute on the run as part of weekday morning routines.

On today episode we are talking with Jess Innes, who at the age of 19 founded 100% Dance, which is now one of Sydney’s leading boutique commercial dance studios and entertainment providers. We discuss how COVID-19 and lock down transformed the way she engaged with members and kept her business going and what is takes to become “Brightest & Best Local Business” in performing arts.100% DANCE was opened in 2007 by founder and director Jess Innes and is now one of Sydney’s leading boutique commercial dance studios and entertainment providers. 100% Dance specialise in the commercial dance styles of Hip hop, Jazz, Funk, Lyrical, Cheerleading and Acrobatics. All of our instructors are highly trained professionals currently working in the dance industry which allows us to remain relevant and inspiring in the ever-evolving world of dance. With a fully equipped premises in the heart of Waverley, 100% DANCE is the place to go for all things dance.

Join us on today’s show as we interview Adam and Alessandro, the founders of Educating the Future, a not for profit organisation that seeks to facilitate relief from poverty and generational disadvantage by providing access to preschool education.In 2014, co-founders Adam and Alessandro were selected as part of an inaugural Timor-Leste immersion team run by their school Waverley College. Whilst immersed in the local culture, they were able to witness a uniquely diverse nation, bound by natural and cultural beauty. However, as their stay elapsed they learnt the conflicted past of the nation and the shocking educational statistics. This, paired with the monumental disparity between educational standards compared to Australia sparked a desire to help. Situated for the duration of their stay in the Ermera District, Adam and Alessandro inherently drew comparisons to Australia, realising a need for change to increase the quality of life. As such, the Schoolies For Schooling initiative was cultivated, which raised $19,165 to facilitate the building of pre-school infrastructure in Timor-Leste. This created the foundations for Educating The Future to then be formed as a registered charity in April 2016.

This week we talk to local legend Mike Whitney. Mike grew up in Matraville and played all of his club cricket for the Randwick Cricket Club. At the young age of 22 he represented Australia in his 1st test match against England. Mike played 12 tests for Australia, is a life member of South Sydney Rabbitohs a TV host and musician.Mike is also one half of the "Ella- Whitney" Stand at Coogee Oval.

September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month and is used as an opportunity to encourage women to become more aware about cancers of the cervix, vagina, vulva, ovaries, and uterus including early detection and prevention. As such, we have a special this week, Dr Rhonda Farrell Deputy Director of Gynaecological Oncology at the Chris O'brien Lifehouse to shine some light on Gynecologicals Cancers.Rhonda is a certified gynaecological oncologist with over 10 years experience as a senior staff specialist caring for women with gynaecological cancer and Coogee local.Men, be not alarmed, this episode is also for you

Teela Reid is a proud Wiradjuri and Wailwan woman and lawyer. She was born and raised in Gilgandra western NSW and comes from a family of advocates in the NSW Land rights movement.On this episode of Coogee Voice, Teela discusses indigenous constitutional recognition, Wallama Court and the Uluru statement of the heart.

On the latest episode of Coogee Voice Dr Marjorie O’Neill is talking with Susie Bell, a local ambo and paramedic who shares with us what it’s like working in eastern suburbs and why she started Girls Night In to help address domestic abuse.

On this weeks' episode, Michael Waterhouse, President of "Saving Moore Park" talks about the history of Moore Park and Centennial Park Lands. We learn about the importance of the Moore Park masterplan and the threats to the parklands with the expansion of the SCG precinct.

On today’s episode of Coogee Voice Dr Marjorie O’Neill sits down with the founder and owner of The Parlour Room, Natalie Papadopoulos about building a beauty empire, expanding her business during the height of Covid-19 and what it takes to be an entrepreneur and small business owner.The Parlour Room is a leading beauty destination located in the heart of Clovelly. An all-encompassing destination committed to helping you look and feel your best. The Parlour Rooms believes true beauty comes from within, feeling confident and comfortable in your own skin.

On today’s episode of Coogee Voice Dr Marjorie O’Neill sits down with the boys from Gully Days. The band discuss how they formed, as well as the origins of the name and how current noise and liquor legislation is impacting the live music scene and performers in Sydney.

On the latest episode of Coogee Voice, Dr Marjorie O'Neill sits down with Trent Knox and Todd Liubinskas, founders of the 440 Run Club that runs every Saturday morning at 5am sharp, 52 weeks of the year, rain, hail or shine. We discuss the genesis of the run club, the importance of exercise and wellbeing and how COVID-19 has made connecting with our community more important than ever.

This month, Coogee Voice dedicates each episode to raising the awareness of pancreatic cancer. In this weeks episode Marjorie sits down with Danny and Jess from 'purple our world.' Following the loss of their mother from pancreatic cancer the family have put forward a social media platform to support those affected by pancreatic cancer and to raise awareness and much needed funds.

November is pancreatic cancer awareness months. As part of pour month long series on today’s episode Dr Marjorie O’Neill interviews Associate Professor Phoebe Phillips, a Senior Research Fellow in the Adult Cancer Program at the UNSW Lowy Cancer Research Centre where she is head of the Pancreatic Research Group. Pancreatic cancer is a particularly devastating form of cancer which claims around 7 lives in Australia every day. Pancreatic cancer is currently the third leading cause of cancer-related death but is expected to become number two by 2030. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to this important research head to: https://alumni.unsw.edu.au/Giving/MED/PPCRF

November is pancreatic cancer awareness months. As part of pour month long series on today’s episode Dr Marjorie O’Neill in this episode is interviewing Dr Baggoley who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2019.Between 2011 and 2016, Dr Baggoley was the country's Chief Medical Officer, advising the government on major health matters including the Ebola and Zika pandemics, giving him a unique background and understanding of pancreatic cancer before his diagnosis.Dr Baggoley is one of the lucky 10% of people who are able to have surgery to remove his tumour, followed by chemotherapy and he is now doing well. Today Chris joins us to share his journey with pancreatic cancer including talking about the new roadmap that you can personally contribute to here: https://www.canceraustralia.gov.au/national-pancreatic-cancer-roadmap

In this weeks episode Marjorie sits down with Professor David Goldstein for the final episode of pancreatic cancer month. David is a clinical professor who is a senior staff specialist at the prince of wales hospital, Sydney and the director of the translational cancer research network at UNSW. David is a leading researcher in pancreatic cancer and has played a big role in raising awareness.

On today's episode of Coogee Voice, Dr Marjorie O’Neill sits down with Paul Vanni, the President of Coogee Dolphins and Mark Daoud the Clubs Captain. The episode explores the club's rich history, as well as the rugby league team’s deep commitment to giving back to the community and their desire to expand and have a women’s team.PaulFavourite beach: CoogeeBest Coffee: Courtyard CafeBest Burgers: Duke of GloucesterMarkFavourite beach: BronteBest Coffee: Courtyard CafeBest Burgers: Betty's BurgersIf you would like to learn more about the Coogee Dolphins, head to http://www.coogeedolphins.com.au/

In today’s episode, Dr Marjorie O’Neill sits down with Chanel Contos, the founder of the Teach us Consent petition that has since gone viral and has become a petition to the NSW Parliament.Through her website thousands of woman have since disclosed their own sexual assault experiences subsequently sparking a public debate regarding reform within our education system and the need to teach all young people about age appropriate consent. https://www.teachusconsent.com/If you would like to sign the NSW Parliamentary petition you can do so here: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/la/Pages/ePetition-details.aspx?q=E1vJM17r85TsPf4J7KNUbg==Please be advised that this episode contains material that may disturbing or triggering for some. If you require assistance or advice pertaining to sexual assault call 1800 Respect

On today's episode, Dr Marjorie O’Neill sits down and talks with Julia Sussman one of the founding members of Youth HEAR, an organisation dedicated to bridging the gap between Australian youth and the memory of the Holocaust. We discuss the increasing rates of anti-Semitism and hate throughout our community and why hate in all forms should never be accepted.Favourite beach: Paradise poolsBest Coffee: Diver CafeBest Burgers: Little L'sYouth HEAR is an organisation dedicated to mitigating hate in society by connecting young Australians with the memory of the Holocaust. We are committed to engaging Australian youth through education, commemoration and cross-community collaboration. In this way, we strive to learn the lessons of the past in the hope that we will truly be able to say never again. Fundamental to Youth HEAR’s approach is a dedication to maximising the engagement of youth, defined as 17-30 years of age.If you would like to learn more about Youth HEAR and the Jewish community head to:Youth HEAR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youthhearExecutive Council of Australian Jewry – 2020 report covering antisemitic incidents and antisemitic discourse in Australia.https://www.ecaj.org.au/the-ecaj-2020-antisemitism-report/The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies – roof body for the NSW Jewish communityhttps://www.nswjbd.org/The Sydney Jewish Museumhttps://sydneyjewishmuseum.com.au/Live For Me commemoration bracelethttps://www.instagram.com/liveforme.bracelets/?hl=en

On today’s episode of Coogee Voice Dr Marjorie O’Neill sits down with the CEO and founder of Support the Girls, a not for profit organisation that works to ensure all women have dignity by ensuring they have access to essential products including sanitary items and bras. The Coogee Electoral office is a drop off point Support the Girls, so if you have preloved bras in good condition or brand new that you no longer need and would like to donate, bring them around.Favourite Beach: Clovelly BeachBest Coffee: HuxtonsBest Burgers: Little L'sFor more information on Support the Girls head to: https://supportthegirls.com.au/what-we-need/

In today’s episode, Dr Marjorie O’Neill sits down with Associate Professor Simon Rosenbaum from the School of Psychiatry at UNSW and an honorary fellow at the Black Dog Institute. Today’s interview explores Simon’s research where exercise and mental health meet and how physical activity can help address our mental health crisis and how we need to shift the focus away exercise and body image to one of health care management.Favourite beach: CoogeeBest Coffee: High Street SocietyBest Burgers: High Street SocietySimon has worked with a variety of groups including youth, veterans, emergency service workers and refugees. Simon has published >180 peer-reviewed publications including a textbook and a Lancet Commission. He serves as an elected national director of Exercise and Sports Science Australia, the President-Elect of the Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies and co-chair of the Olympic Refuge Foundation’s think tank on sport and humanitarian settings. Simon has led international research and capacity building projects, including working in the Rohingya refugee crises in Bangladesh. In 2019, Simon was recognised by the Clarivate Highly Cited list for mental health, awarded to the top 1% of researchers in a given field worldwide. You can follow Simon’s work here: https://research.unsw.edu.au/people/associate-professor-simon-rosenbaum

On today’s episode of Coogee Voice Dr Marjorie O’Neill sits down with Annik Petrou from Greenpeace Eastern Suburbs Support Group and discuss the organisations current projects including Reenergising Australia’s power sources and what you can be doing at home to help address climate change.

On todays episode Dr Marjorie O’Neill sits down with Sarah Launt, one half of the Bondi Beach Babes. Created in 2020, we discuss the business mantra and why women supporting women is more today than ever. We discuss the challenges and opportunities that have arisen out of starting a business during COVID 19 and how their diverse events bring women together and help combat isolation in our community.Favourite Beach: BondiBest Coffee: SideroomBest Burgers: Bondi Public Bar

On Todays’ episode of Coogee Voice we sit down with Eddie Tamir, owner of The Ritz. We discuss the rich and diverse history of the cinema including its ownership by nuns! Eddie reveals the plans to develop and expand The Ritz, as well as upcoming attraction that has the audience in the nude.

On Today's episode of Coogee Voice Dr Marjorie O’Neill sits down with Alexa Towersey, Alexa, better known as “Action Alexa” is an internationally published sports model, celebrity trainer and nutrition & lifestyle coach with over 15 years of experience in the health & fitness industry. In this episode, Alexa shares with us her deeply personal story of growing up, being bullied at school, mental health and alcoholism as well as her inspirational journey that has also inspired and helped others.

On today episode of Coogee Voice Dr Marjorie O’Neill sits down with General Secretary, of the PSA Stewart Little to discuss the future of TAFE in NSW. The pair unpack the importance of TAFE to our communities and why the NSW Liberals cuts and privatisation agenda for TAFE is catastrophic for current and future generations

On today’s episode of Coogee Voice, Dr Marjorie sits down with Randwick Councillor Dylan Parker to discuss all things Randwick City Council. From buses and light rail, the cruise ship terminal at Yarra Bay, The proposal for an incinerator and the nighttime economy strategy, in this episode you’ll get an update on everything that’s happening around the East.

In this weeks episode, we sit down with Eastern Suburbs local Yasmin Mund.Yasmin Mund is a multi-award winning freelance photographer, who has a large curiosity and wonder for the world. Yasmin carries this sense of wonder through both her commissioned & personal work, taking her lens to food, travel, lifestyle & documentary subjects.We talk about her passion and career and learn what's fact and fiction about the infamous Glenview court.

On today episode we are talking with Grant Levitas, head of the girl cricket at Randwick Junior Cricket Club that has seen exponential growth. In today's show we discuss the growing number of girls who are picking up a bat and ball, the challenges and opportunities that are being presented by the increased female participation of cricket and how the game has been modified so it doesn't take up a parent's entire weekend!

On today's episode, we sit down with Adrian Sutter, founder of Swiss 8, a veteran's mental health charity founded by Combat Veterans that focuses on disrupting the current, reactive, mental health care model and making it proactive. Adrian and Dr O'Neill discuss the veteran's mental health crisis, the Royal Commission into veterans suicide and the role and importance of RSL Sub Branches.

On Toady episode of Coogee Voice Dr Marjorie O'Neill sits down with Cain Slater from KARI. KARI is one of the nation's leading Aboriginal service providers and is the largest Aboriginal foster care agency. The pair discuss this year's National Reconciliation Week theme “more than a word. Reconciliation takes action”, what this means and what each individual can do in the process of reconciliation, issues surrounding Black cladding as well the establishment of the Walama Court as well as Uluru statement and the need for constitutional recognition.

On today's episode of Coogee Voice, we sit down and talk with Keith, from Keith's Closet. Keith's Closet – the brainchild of Keith Donnelly, Clinical Nurse Specialist and Community Mental Health Case Manager at Prince of Wales Hospital – has helped clothe and accessorise more than 200 vulnerable clients at the Kiloh Centre. We discuss how Keith's closest has helped hundreds of people and what you can do to support this amazing initiative.

On this episode of Coogee Voice we sit down with local Bronte Boy and artist, Harry Murdoch. Listeners, if you have been to the Clovelly Hotel in the last 12 months, you would be familiar with Harrys work as the fantastic roosters memorial behind the bar, is Harrys art. Harry's work has also featured on the cover of The Beast Magazine. In today's show Harry shares his passion for art, what inspires him and how he wants to inspire energy and positivity including using his art to help those impacted by bush fires as well as helping close the gap.

Marina is a local artist, activist and aggravator who uses her talents to share poignant messages about our need to eliminate waste and better protect our environment.Most well know for her Inconvenience Store which has received multiple awards , and was most recently on exhibition at the Australian National Maritime Museum along with her beach couture, and Trashion which in itself sends a very strong message about the implications and dangers of Fast Fashion .

Today we are talking with CR Steven Lewis from Hunter Ward, Waverley council. A lawyer by trade, Cr Lewis was voted onto Waverley council in 2016, where he has served for coming up to four ears. Part of the Labor team that is responsible for Saving the Bondi pavilion, restoring to Boot factory and bringing back free parking across Waverly local Government area. Cr Lewis has also improved the amenity in hunter ward with projects such as fixing pinch point and standing up against rampant overdevelopment.Beach: North BondiCoffee: Gusto BondiBurgers: Shuke

On today's episode we sit down with Andrea de Carvalho, Master Teacher Research and Leadership Team from Sydney Catholic Schools. Many parents and children at the moment are engaged in distance learning, today we will be providing some helpful tips and tricks for parents to ensure distance learning is smooth running and fun!

On toady's episode Dr Marjorie O'Neill sits down with Karen Horder, Assistant English Coordinator and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Support Teacher at Sydney Catholic Schools. This episode focuses on some practice tips and advice for Yr 12 students, including the importance of having balance in your life and some practical tips for parents trying to support their kids with distance learning.BEST BEACH: Bondi beachBURGER: Maroubra Bay PubCOFFEE: NA

In this week's episode of Coogee Voice we are joined by Trent Baldock.Trent is a born and bred Bondi local who does it all.Trent has spent a lot of his life travelling the world with his band, is a marriage celebrant and is also a passionate advocate for mental health.In this week's episode Trent talks to us about the effect Covid is having on businesses and the whole arts industry, his work as a celebrant on 'Love At First Sight' and how he has found himself advocating for mental health.

On today's episode of Coogee Voice, Dr Marjorie O'Neill sits down with Jacob & Lenka Kriz, owners and founder of Cat and Cow Coffee, one of our local cafes that unites specialty coffee and delicious local food with a passion for Zero Waste. In today's episode we discuss how COVID has changed their mode of operation and using biogradgable cups that are FOGO friendly, and what you can be doing to reduce our own waste and impact on the environment.

On today's episode Dr Marjorie O'Neill sits down with Move for Men founders Kurt and Tom. Move for Men is a grassroots project aiming to support men's health and wellbeing via walking groups and community-based events. It aims to be a source of support, connection, and mate-ship for all fathers, brothers, sons, mothers and daughters in the local community.KurtBest beach BronteBurger: Little LCoffee: social houseTomBest Beach: ClovellyBurger: Out of the Blue – Beast burgerCoffee: Clovelly social house

The Irish Support Agency provides support for seniors, they give visa advice, health advice, covid exemptions, they help people with homelessness, new mothers and mental health support to the Irish community.

On today's episode we have Christina Underwood from Plastic Free Bronte. Plastic Free Bronte is a community-based group of passionate volunteers that supports the local community with education and events and liaise with local businesses to help make their plastic-free journey as easy as possible. Learn about the great work they are doing and how you can get involved.

On this episode we talk with Simone Abel, Eastern Suburbs local and CEO of the Capital Punishment Justice Project. On todays episode we discuss the critical work they are doing to in providing emergency assistance to evacuate Afghans at risk of death and their work to eliminate the death penalty including one of their most recent projects to establish an Australia-Japan Reciprocal Access Agreement.Beach: Red leaf beachBurger: Bondi Tony'sCoffee: Shuke

In today's episode DR Marjorie O'Neill sits down with Caroline McKenna, Irish born and now eastern suburbs local, school teacher and the host of the podcast A County Down Under. In today's show Caroline and Marjorie discuss the trials and tribulations of moving abroad and what drove Caroline to start her podcast and run her weekly sunrise socials that are centred on connection, activity and inclusivity. As a teacher of year 12 HSC students Caroline also provides tips and trick for parents and kids who are engaged in distance learning.

On Today's episode of Coogee Voice, Dr Marjorie O'Neill sits down with Katie Brown, an Eastern Suburbs local, Sports Broadcaster, Souths Rugby League Player and host of the Real Talk podcast. In today's show we unpack Katie's illustrious career and we get down and dirty about the ongoing trials and tribulations facing professional women's sport and what we need to do to advance and support our professional female sports players

On today's episode of Coogee Voice Dr Marjorie O'Neill sits down with Eastern suburbs local and environmental activist, Jennifer Turpin from Turpin Crawford studios. The episode focus upon the need for environmental protection and what NSW and Australia needs to do to address climate change and protect our environment, how art and industrial design is part of the important dialogue and how local issues like the Coogee Stormwater problem are best solved with an environmental sustainability focus at its core.

In this week's episode Marjorie sits down with Sam Davies the founder of Defy Designs. Defy Designs is a Sydney based company, with a diverse team of passionate people dedicated to improving the environment through action, rather than words with a mission of wanting to remove the traditional barriers of plastic recycling and make it accessible, affordable and reliable.

On this episode of Coogee Voice we talk to Alea Babeck from schoolstrike4climate.comAlea talks about the rise in activism amongst the youth, frustrations at the government's inaction when it comes to climate change, why we should listen and take more notice of students and Alea shares some tips on what we can all do to prevent further damage to the climate.

On today's episode of Coogee Voice Dr Marjorie O'Neill sits down with Professor Katrin Meissner from the UNSW Climate Change Research Centre. UNSW CCRC is a multi-disciplinary research centre comprising one of the largest university research facilities of its kind in Australia, administered within the School of BEES in the Faculty of Science. CCRC houses research expertise in the key areas of Earth's climate: atmospheric, oceanic and terrestrial processes. We apply basic scientific principles to pressing questions on climate dynamics, global climate change, and extremes of weather and climate. On today's episode we discuss the science of climate change and what we need to do to slow down it down.Beach: Coogee and MaroubraCoffee: Gusto

On today's episode Dr Marjorie O'Neill sits down with multi-award-winning filmmaker and cinematographer, Jane Castles. In today's show we unpack Jane's latest film that is premiering at the Sydney Film Festival “When the Camera Stopped Rolling”, a moving and multi-layered documentary about her filmmaker mother Lilias Fraser. Beyond the camera, Jane is also a passionate environmental and land rights activist and eastern suburbs local.

On todays episode of Coogee voice we have Claire Stafford from Surf Aid. Surf Aid are empowering and supporting local communities in developing countries to enrich their own lives, and increase their choices and possibilities for realising their own potential. In today's show we discuss surf aids programs that focus on addressing infant mortality, food insecurity and female empowerment. Most Recently they launched their 30 day surf challenge that raised over 735K!Beach: MaroubraCoffee: Bake HouseBurger: Feedback

On this episode of Coogee Voice, we sit down with Emily Kate Symes, founder of EKOLUV.Emily talks about the huge amount of clothing and textile waste that ends up in landfills and what role fast fashion plays in it.Emily also shares the story of her boutique EKOLUV which is a conscious, sustainable, compassionate, zero waste living boutique that gives back with each purchase through Opportunity International, helping to empower women through opportunity.Emily aims to change people's perception that luxury has to mean ‘new', offering customers the opportunity to buy vintage and second-hand, as well as to rent clothing.

On today's episode of Coogee Voice Dr Marjorie O'Neill sits down with artist Alex Snellgrove, who's painting of local journalist Helen Pitt was a finalist in the prestigious 2021 Portia Geach Memorial Award. This episode focuses on the important of art in our community and the need for greater recognition of female artists.

On this episode of Coogee Voice we sit down with Lorin Muhlmann as she tells the story of her formidable and remarkable grandmother, Ella Blumenthal. Ella was born in 1921 in Warsaw and survived three NAZI concentration camps. Her story is being retold in a documentary “I Am Here” that is showing at this years Jewish Film Festival at our Randwick Ritz.

On this episode of Coogee Voice Dr Marjorie O'Neill sit down with our federal Member of Parliament for Kingsford Smith, Matt Thistlethwaite. Born and bred local, surf life saver and Souths supporter, Matt has been the Federal member since 2013From bushfires, COVID and the Jenkins report to the Matraville incinerator and bus cuts we unpack everything that has been happening between Canberra and our local community over the last three years.

On today's episode of Coogee Voice Dr Marjorie O'Neill is joined by Richard Baldwin from Randwick Football Association. On today's show we learn about this all-inclusive community focused club, including their Purple Hearts!

On today's show, Dr Marjorie O'Neill sits down with local nurse and member of the nurses and midwives union Skye Romer to unpack and explain why our nurses from Prince of Wales, Sydney Children's Hospital and The Royal have gone on strike for the first time in a decade. We learn about the importance of nurse to patient ratios and why this is an issue everyone in our community should be concerned about, not just nurses.

This week on Coogee Voice we sit down with Ryan Mangan from the Clovelly Crocodiles JRLFC.Ryan talks about the 100 year history of the club, the development of their women's team and local juniors such as Victor Radley and Lachie Lam who began their careers as crocs.

In this week's episode we chat with the founder of 'Let's Go Surfing', Brenda Miley. Brenda started LGS out of the back of a Kombi van in 1995 as an idea to encourage more women into surfing. In the years since the team has grown and have helped thousands of people from all over the world learn to surf, developing confidence, focus and strength and most importantly….Have fun!

In this episode, we sit down with Leanne Bergan from Randwick Girls and Boys P&C.We talk about the role of P&Cs, the importance of fair funding for our public schools and upgrades to Randwick Girls and Boys public school, which have been promised since 2015.

This week we sit down with Maxwell Munro, Sales Executive at Ballard Property.Maxwell shares his views on the current property market in the Eastern Suburbs, the impact of the forecasted interest rate rises and the issues facing young people and 1st home buyers.

In this episode, we chat with Jack Singleton from the Clovelly Eagles rugby club.We talk about the history of the club, how to get more girls involved in the game they play in heaven and some super rugby players who are Clovelly Eagles juniors!

This year the Lions celebrate 75 years of being in Australia;is. We unpack all the wonderful work the Coogee Lions are doing in our community, including supporting the floods, our nurses at Prince Of Wales and helping local kids.

On this week's episode of Coogee Voice, we chat with Nick Benson. We dismantle myths about the current industrial action being taken by teachers, why fair funding for public schools matters and how you can support your local public school.

In this episode of Coogee Voice we are joined by Hattie Runow from In Hatties World. Hattie is a certified pilates instructor and nutrition student who dedicates her time once a week to free pilates for our community.

On this episode we sit down with CEO and Co-Founder of Consent Labs, Angie Wan. Angie is the 2022 NSW Young Woman of the Year for her work in consent education.Angie talks about the role of Consent Labs and how they are educating students, teachers and parents in this space.

This week we sit down with David Babineau, Secretary of the Bus & Tram Division of the RBTU.Dave gives us an update on the dwindling bus services in the East and the changes to our bus network since the privatisation.

In this week's episode, we are joined by Ed Coper, Author of 'Facts and other lies'. In this episode, we unpack fake news and the impact it is having on our society

In today's episode, we talk to Camille Goldstone-Henry, CEO and Founder of Xylo Systems.We talk about conservation in the Eastern Suburbs and across Australia and what it's like to be a female startup in 2022.

In this episode of Coogee Voice we are joined by the CEO of Randwick Petersham Cricket Club, John Stewart.John shares with us the rich history of the club, his favourite moment from Coogee Oval and details about the upcoming T20 games at Coogee Oval with Ireland.