Podcasts about Australasia

Macca, Paul and Kenny talk to Adam about Mr Australasia Bear 2025. Held annually during the Southern HiBearnation festival is the highly anticipated Mr Australasia Bear competition!  This event stands as... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 14th June, 2025: Mr Australasia Bear 2025 appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Today's guest is a Real Estate Influencer, Trainer, Coach, Auctioneer , Author and, Public Speaker.He is the founder of the Real Estate Gym, Australasia's #1 real estate coach and trainer, plus he is the Co-Host of Million Dollar Agent with John McGrath and Troy Malcolm. He opened his own real estate office at 22 years of age and has been immersed in the industry for over 30 years.With a Masters degree in Management and Coaching Psychology, he teaches agents how to attract business and not just chase it.His weekly coaching videos are watched by over 20,000 agents.I'm not going to share what he discusses in this episode and you're just going to have to listen to the conversation to find out why he is one of the very best real estate coaches on the planet!

We went on a bear hunt and found an entire nation of fabulous, fur-flaunting contestants! JOY Breakfast gets fully immersed in Southern HiBearnation 2025 with an in-studio takeover featuring contestants... LEARN MORE The post Wednesday Breakfast: Mr Australasia Bear – Risqué Realness, Queer Community & Bear Hugs Galore appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Economic and political tides are shifting. Australia's new government is tackling low growth and rising fiscal pressure head-on, as New Zealand tries to ignite a sluggish economy. Meanwhile, trade tensions keep challenging global stability but also open new doors for business. This week we're joined by Professor Richard Holden, Chief Economist at CA ANZ and one of Australasia's strongest economic voices. A UNSW Professor, Harvard PhD, and Member of the Order of Australia, Richard is known for his bold views on how policy, geopolitics and markets are shaping our region's future. For investors, business owners and advisers, these shifts matter. What new opportunities will emerge? Which sectors will face headwinds or tailwinds? And how can business seize growth in an uncertain but promising landscape? Join us on the Monday Call to hear Professor Holden's insights.

Send us a textDr. Doug MacKie has over 30 years of experience as an organisational and business psychologist and executive coach working in the UK, Europe, and Australasia. He specialises in sustainability leadership, high-performance teams, and developing leadership within purposeful organisations. Through his consulting work, he has helped identify and accelerate the development of ethical leadership and team capability in CEO's, C-Suite executives, and MDs within many of the top 100 companies in the UK and Australia. He is the author of the definitive guide to Strength-Based Leadership Coaching in Organisations (2016) and is a co-editor of The Practitioners Handbook of Team Coaching (2019). He has recently established the Centre for Climate Change Leadership in Organisations and is the editor of the Handbook on this topic, published in 2023.A Few Quotes From This Episode“There is a significant gap between the scale and impact of anthropogenic climate change and the capacity of contemporary leadership to address those issues.”“We need to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation.”“We're not good at long-term thinking as a species.”Resources Mentioned in This Episode Book: Handbook of Climate Change Leadership in Organisations by MacKie (25AFLY2 will get listeners 20% off the handbook)Book: Lead for the Planet by AndreBook:  Earth for All by Dixon-Decleve et al Book: Climate Change by Hulme Book: Ethical Leadership: A Primer by McManus,R.M. et alBook: The Sustainability Mindset Principles by RimanoczyAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for Prague - October 15-18, 2025!About  Scott J. AllenWebsiteWeekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for LeadersMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic. ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast!⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your platform of choice.➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech.

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I don't know where the Head of Research at JLL, the commercial property company, I does his shopping, but it cannot be anywhere that I go. If you've ever wondered what the definition of gaslighting is, you may well have heard it this morning. Chris Dibble —the Head of Research at JLL— was on the wireless claiming that we have a critical under-supply of retail space in this country, and that to keep pace with population and demand we need to come up with a quarter of a million square metres in the next five years. Shopping centres and large format retail are experiencing solid demand, he reckons, and he told Mike Hosking CBD's strip vacancy rates are the lowest in Australasia. “The way that we've attacked this research is looked at basically the ratio between how much retail space we currently have and the population at the moment as well. And so when you look at that ratio, which is around about 0.5 square metres per person across the country, then when you look at the population growth that New Zealand's going to go through over the next sort of five years, we can understand that to keep their ratio we just need more space. “And so we are seeing a bit of development across the country, which is positive. It will help to start, I guess, eat away at some of this growth forecast that was required in retail floor space. But yeah, there will need to be a lot of that around in Auckland. They've got around about a third of all the retail supply across the country so from that perspective, it is a significant amount that will probably happen in Auckland.” I was listening to this, and I was thinking why don't we use the retail space that's vacant right now before we build anymore? The way he was talking it was that demand is such that you've got queues of retailers hammering on the doors of existing retailers, begging to take over the space, and that is simply not what I am seeing. I would love to know what your main street looks like? I know JLL is a commercial property leasing company, you have to talk up your business, but there's talking up and then there's downright delusional. If you have ventured into your local mall, how many sites are boarded up or being used as displays for the stores that remain or have these poor people sitting there gazing at you as you walk past, willing you to come into their store? They'd be lucky if they have four or five customers in a day. I've never seen it so bad. It's not just my anecdotal experience either. I thought it might have been, but according to OneRoof, New Zealand's commercial property market in 2024 has been one of the toughest in two decades. High interest rates, remote working online shopping leading to higher vacancy rates and soft rental growth. Bayley's commercial and capital figures show commercial property sales plummeted since 2021 in both volume and value, and we're sitting back where the market was in 2001 and 2002. Westpac said in early December the market had fallen around 10% since its peak in 2021. The value of sales dropped below $6 billion over the 12 months to June 2024, the lowest in more than a decade. So who's right? How can we possibly need up to a quarter of a million square metres of retail space in the next five years when so many shops are sitting empty? What are you seeing, because I am not seeing what Mr. JLL is seeing. The one thing I would agree with in the report is that along with the fact that we need three or four new 277's, is that Kiwis still value in-store experiences. And for those stores that remain, by crikey I do, I love a good in-store experience, and I get them. Where you've got people who've been in business for years who know their business, who know that there is online, so they upgrade their websites, they get with the programme. I was in Tauranga on Friday. There's a store called Wendy's there that's been there since 1984, and it's still doing a roaring trade. Great website, it was absolutely packed, knows its customers, and the staff were incredibly helpful. It's seen off recessions, it's seen off online shopping. If you know your stuff and you will have stores like that up and down the country, you stick with your knitting, you adapt with the times, you know what you're good at, you take on board what you need to grow with your customers, you'll be fine. And you cannot beat a good in-store experience, but bloody hell, it's tough out there. So how on Earth can we fill four or five massive new shopping complexes, which is what Chris Dibble was saying? Would it not be best to start with filling the existing stores that have vacant right now and have been vacant for far too long? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Devotional address with Elder David P. Homer was delivered on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 11:45 AM MST in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. Elder Homer was sustained as a General Authority Seventy on March 31, 2018. At the time of his call, he had been serving as a member of the Third Quorum of the Seventy in the Europe Area. He previously served as a member of the Sixth Quorum of the Seventy in the North America Northeast Area from 2013 to 2014. Elder Homer currently serves as a member of the Seventy with assignments at Church headquarters in Salt Lake City. He has served in a number of Church callings, including full-time missionary in the China Hong Kong Mission, bishop, stake president, and regional welfare chairman. Elder Homer received a bachelor of science degree in economics from the University of Utah in 1985. In 1987 he received a master's degree in business administration from the University of Pennsylvania. For 31 years he worked at General Mills, Inc., including assignments in the United States, Latin America, Australasia, Canada, and Europe. When he retired, he was CEO of Cereal Partners Worldwide, a global joint venture between General Mills and Nestlé S.A. David Paul Homer was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on April 25, 1961.

Send us a text00:00 Intro02:53 Australian CJI Trials06:00 Declan's Background10:58 Training Gi15:38 Australasia Squad22:41 Other Squads25:24 CJI Ruleset33:37 ADCC Reflections37:03 Training in Japan44:27 Weird Austin50:38 Brains at B-Team59:49 Future Prospects01:06:55 Competing01:11:45 Goals & ProjectsSupport the showCo-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)Audio and Video Edited, and Produced by Paul JohnsonInsta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your favourite athlete's - https://matadorapp.ioProtect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.ukSupport us by joining our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.Patreon.com/GrapplersPerspective10% off Mr Bassett's Grappler's Soap! Use Code: EVERYDAY at https://www.mrbassetts.com.Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk

Fatigue? Low Resilience when you know deep down you've usually ‘got this'? Anxiety? Thyroid problems? (especially conversion issues) On this week's show, I invite back to the show, one of Australasia's leading nutritionalBiochemists and 13 x best-selling authors, Dr Libby Weaver to discuss IRON and it is SUCH a helpful literacy-building conversation to help you: Know what to ask for when testingKnow what to do/explore when supplementingKnow what to watch for as a parent with your kids and as a woman going through pregnancy and mid life transitions and how they affect ironKnow how to apply dietary changes to ensure your iron is centre stage on the plate (all diets)Know what cofactors to consider for iron absorption and usageJust. So. Darn. Useful and with a good side serving of Libby's incredible knowledge, good vibes and desire to help you feel your best. Enjoy - share it with your friends. This is going to help a lot of people, I know, Your Host, AlexxWant to learn more about this week's guest? Website: https://drlibby.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/DrLibby/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu3rc9NVGa6z7fs6xSvxuUg Their book: Thank you to this month's show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps! @ausclimate is our major partner giving you 10% off their range for the whole of 2025, with brilliant Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers I've ever used and their new energy-efficient heating, air-circulating and cooling range. code LOWTOXLIFE (also works over and above their sales - pro tip!) https://bit.ly/ShopAusclimate@ediblebeautyau has put together a generous offer for us - 30% off for the month of May with code: LOWTOXLIFE. Seriously. Why not indulge yourself in the ultimate low tox facial, for some self-pampering this month?! Enjoy Alexx xBe sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tell me how you enjoyed the show!Want to support the Low Tox Life podcast? Free option: Leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to Low Tox Life - thanks SO much! Paid + Member PERKS: Join the Low Tox Club - monthly practitioner live masterclasses, a suite of low tox store discounts from around the world and the most supportive and lovely chat group on all low tox topics on the internet: Check it out and join here for just the price of a coffee per month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dionne Eleanor is a global leader in integrative wellness and trauma-informed healing and the founder of The Body Sage. With more than 14 years of international experience internationally across Europe, Australasia, Asia, and the Americas, Dionne has guided thousands of individuals in transforming grief and heartbreak into meaningful legacies. Her methods help people cultivate governance and awareness of the body's emotional intelligence, using it as a gateway and tool for mental liberation and empowerment in their personal and professional lives. Dionne's unique approach blends Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) hypnosis, intergenerational trauma & ancestral healing, tantric philosophy, somatic practices, and relationship skills training to help individuals heal emotional wounds and elevate their lives. Dionne's work is rooted in inclusivity, a deep understanding and passion for integrative functional medicine, human behaviour & psychology. Through tailored empowerment mentoring, transformational retreats & carefully curated rituals, she unlocks deep emotional blocks & offers people a path back to their true empowered selves. Dionne specialises in helping high-achieving professionals navigate grief, relationship challenges and the complexities of modern life. Dionne works with women and their partners to embrace challenges on the path of motherhood itself, working with people who've brought a child into the world or lost one. She addresses hidden barriers such as complex grief, negative body image, past abuse, sexual trauma, injury and relationship skills dysfunction. It is her hope that her work not only empowers individuals but also positively shifts the way organizations care for their staff and train their leaders. Her life mission is to facilitate deep healing from heartbreak & pain via the integration of relevant education. Dionne offers private mentoring that is a unique blend of action-based empowerment mentoring, hypnosis, somatics, voicework, movement therapy, sound therapeutics & tailored rituals. Mentorship is available for 1:1 or couples and features close tracking of progression. "People have known me for years as that person who always had a smile on her face. But it wasn't because I didn't experience pain," Dionne says. "It's because I invested multiple hours and finances into understanding heartbreak, pain, and adversity on both a physical and emotional level. I was determined to master how to transform loss into legacy and access pleasure. I knew it was essential to share my findings with the world and that is why I created The Body Sage Method - a unique personal empowerment and transformation method."In this episode, we discuss:How to turn a loss into a legacy: Moving from heartbreak to empowermentThe power of RTT hypnosis & integrative wellness to heal grief & intergenerational traumaCombining ancestral healing, relationship psychology & tantric philosophy to elevate relationshipsThe power of ritual to unlock deep emotional blocks and heal emotional painLeading Through Loss: Trauma-Informed Leadership and Grief ResilienceLearn more:https://bodysageco.com/linkedin.com/in/dionneeleanorhttps://www.instagram.com/dionneeleanor_/

Lee Stewart has written the book on sustainable business...No, actually, he really has! He's written the e handbook ‘How to build sustainability into your business strategy' for managers across Australasia. A Kiwi with experience in the UK, Australia and the Pacific, Lee has worked for Fujitsu and Fonterra and now heads ESG Strategies, a consulting company to corporations, and he joins me from a glorious sunny Sydney.

Send us a textIn this webinar, you will learn:✅ What is the ideal number of managements your Property Managers should be handling?✅ Learn how to structure the perfect day for your Property Manager✅The essential Dos & Don'ts of Offshoring in Property Management✅Organic or Acquisition? Which method is better?✅ Know exactly what to look for before buying a rent roll to avoid costly mistakes✅ How to manage your tech systems to stay secureWho is Jonathan Bell?Jonathan is one of the leading thought leaders in Property Management. As the founder and CEO of Housemark, Jonathan has expanded Housemark into the fastest-growing property management office in Australasia. Under his leadership, the company has organically grown from 0 to 3,000+ managements, and continues to expand at a rate of 100+ new managements per month. He is also the founder of Wingman Group, an offshoring solution that provides virtual assistants to real estate agencies. With a team of 900+ remote professionals in the Philippines, Wingman helps agents streamline their operations and improve efficiency.This webinar is sponsored by Wingman: https://wingmangroup.com.au/tompanos/

In this episode of Cultivating Cultures for the Greater Good podcast, host Michelle Bloom speaks to Matt Howell, the former Chief Executive Officer of Tomago Aluminium. Matt shares the incredible turnaround story of Tomago, an aluminium smelter in the Hunter Valley, NSW, where he served as CEO for nine years. He discusses the cultural change journey that not only resulted in significant financial returns but also improved safety standards to world-class levels, increased efficiency, and enhanced working conditions for employees. This transformation created the largest and most efficient aluminium smelter in Australasia, all underpinned by the value of care. Matt shares how he and the executive team led both the culture and business turnaround, the lessons learned, and key insights on how to architect and cultivate a culture for the greater good. Michelle Bloom from ANSTO; Matt Howell from Nystar

Send us a textProfessor Bart Kay is a returning guest on our show! Check out his first appearance on episode 445 of Boundless Body Radio, which was our most popular episode of 2023! You can also find him on his second appearance on episode 613 of our show!Professor Bart Kay is a former senior lecturer in cardiovascular and respiratory physiology, exercise physiology, nutrition, research methods, and statistics. Professor Kay has published a number of peer reviewed research and review articles, as well as book chapters.Professor Kay has successfully taught aspects of physiology, anatomy, biochemistry, metabolism/nutrition, and research design/statistics since 2001, both in the UK and in Australasia. He has consulted regarding optimizing physical performance to The New Zealand All Blacks, the National Rugby League (NRL) Referees Association, The Royal Australian Defense Force, and The Royal New Zealand Army.Professor Kay has a number of publications in the areas of exercise physiology, biochemistry, metabolism, nutrition, statistics, and physiological performance modelling. Find Professor Bart Kay at-YT- @Professor Bart Kay- Main ChannelIG- @bart_kay_nutritionhttps://bkaynutrition.cerule.com/Grounding! Check out Bart's video here!Find Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!

Send a message directly to Lee ( Include your details )What if the secret to extraordinary success isn't knowing exactly where you're headed but simply having the courage to start walking? Charles Tarbey, the real estate mogul who built an empire starting in his twenties, joins us to share his transformative "Hallway of Life" philosophy, which guided his journey from cleaning flats to owning Century 21 Australasia and Better Homes and Gardens and expanding into India and Dubai.With refreshing authenticity, Charles reveals how conversations with his son about career uncertainty led to this powerful metaphor: most of us stand in a room looking down a hallway of opportunity doors, but few ever leave that room due to fear or overthinking. Drawing from his experiences as a competitive weightlifter, musician, and business leader, he illustrates how seemingly unrelated skills created the foundation for his success in unexpected ways.The most liberating insight? Charles never planned his extraordinary path. While others waited for perfect information and guaranteed outcomes, he walked forward, discovering opportunities that would have remained invisible had he stayed still. "So many people tiptoe through life to make it safely to death," he observes, challenging listeners to stop analysing and start moving.Whether you're contemplating a career change, business venture, or personal transformation, this episode strips away the pressure of knowing the result before taking the first step. Charles's wisdom will inspire you to walk down your hallway of life, where the most significant opportunities are waiting behind doors you can't yet see. Listen now and discover why the difference between extraordinary achievement and mediocrity often isn't intelligence or even hard work—it's simply being "there when it happened."Hosted by Lee WoodwardProudly brought to you by Lee Woodward Training Systems. Brought to you by NexrElevate your real estate business with Nexr – the strategic partner that helps you overcome challenges in securing more listings, building better teams, and achieving faster growth. With over 20 years of experience in developing Tier 1 agencies, Nexr provides bespoke solutions tailored to your unique needs. Ready to redefine the future of your business? Visit nexr.com.au today. Discover more: Next Events Lee's New Book – Claiming Doors Explore Lee Woodward Short Courses

New Zealand's new bill is finding support from a women's sport advocacy group. The new bill wants to codify sex-based language, defining a woman as an “adult human biological female” and a man as an “adult human biological male”. It comes as Britain's Highest Court ruled that only biological women —not trans women— meet a definition of a woman under equity laws. Save Women's Sport Australasia NZ Spokeswoman Ro Edge told Francesca Rudkin the bill is a protection for the sex-based rights of women. She says all it does is reinforce the urgent need for the likes of Sport New Zealand to prioritise and protect safety and fairness for biological women. Edge says they play sports with their bodies, not their identities. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After having spoken to us about the importance of being filled with wonder at the love and mercy of God revealed to us in Christ and desiring him above all things, Saint Isaac immediately stresses that what is born from the heart must be real and concrete. It is one thing for us to use beautiful words to speak about Christ and the faith. It is another to embody the love and compassion of Christ so vitally that our actions and words transmit virtue to others. In other words, for our actions to be life-giving, they must be rooted in the experience of the living God. Otherwise, our wisdom becomes a “deposit of disgrace”. Whereas righteous activity born of the love of Christ and the experience of his mercy becomes a “treasury of hope”. How do we engage the world around us and those in it except by embodying He who is reality, love and truth. Our temporal life passes so quickly and Isaac tells us that if we love it then our way of life is defiled or we have been deprived of knowledge. He writes: “the fear of death distresses a man with a guilty conscience, but the man with a good witness within himself longs for death as for life.“  If Christ is the center of our life then we will have no fear or anxiety. The only thing that we take out of this world is our vice or virtue. Everything passes away like a dream disappearing in the morning. All that we have received is pure gift; coming to us through baptism and faith where we are called by the Lord - called by name - to enter into his life and to love as he loved. Indeed it is an interesting thing that Isaac begins his Ascetical Homilies by emphasizing wonder, desire, urgent longing and God‘s desire for us as well how freely He has given us everything that is good. Isaac set us upon a path that helps us keep our focus upon God and God alone. All of our spiritual disciplines must serve to help us love and give ourselves in love or they are hollow. Likewise, all that we receive must be responded to with gratitude. There is only one thing that keeps us from experiencing the richness of God's grace and mercy. It is our failure to turn towards him through a lack of trust or appreciation for His generosity. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:08:47 Catherine Opie: Apologies I missed last weeks zoom due to being offline. What page are we on today? 00:10:29 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: Page 118 paragraph 34 00:19:12 Catherine Opie: Things move slower down here in Australasia

“One's a dude, right? I want the one that's NOT the dude…”   DOWN III: OVER THE UNDER, the 3rd studio offering from southern fried doom lords DOWN, has a very 70's centric feel from start to finish. From the songs and the production to the album cover, OVER THE UNDER might just be the most 70's influenced and 70's sounding DOWN album ever recorded.    Time to fire up the “bowrider” and begin preparations for “The Dockside Sessions” coming later this summer. Discover why knowing the difference between a succubus and an incubus is critical when it comes to certain forms of somnia, remember that if you're learning guitar to always focus on your “fingering technique”, behold some outstanding metal from Australasia that's very “throaty”, and just accept the fact that “I don't know where they could have put it where I would have liked it” when you JOIN US as we take a trip through the heavier side of the 70's with DOWN III: OVER THE UNDER.   Visit www.metalnerdery.com/podcast for more on this episode   Help Support Metal Nerdery https://www.patreon.com/metalnerderypodcast Leave us a Voicemail to be played on a future episode: 980-666-8182   Metal Nerdery Tees and Hoodies – metalnerdery.com/merch and kindly leave us a review and/or rating on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts - Spotify or your favorite Podcast app Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean, or wherever you get your Podcasts. Follow us on the Socials: Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Email: metalnerdery@gmail.com Can't be LOUD Enough Playlist on Spotify Metal Nerdery Munchies on YouTube @metalnerderypodcast   Check out DOWN on the Interwebs: https://down-nola.com/   Show Notes: (00:01): “That's brand new, condo carpet right there…” / “Well…here's the thing…”/ #bowrider / #runabout / Metal Nerdery: The Dockside Sessions / ***WARNING: #listenerdiscretionisadvised *** / #audiobook #Hellraisers #debauchery / “They called it ‘The Zakk Wylde Drinking Game'…” / “Is it really reading if you're doing it with your ears?” / #earreading / ***WELCOME BACK TO THE METAL NERDERY PODCAST!!!*** / A brief reflection regarding our #WeSoldOurSoulForBonScott episode / #thisepisodesbeeroftheepisode #WingedCreatures / #WayfinderBeer / Succubus vs Incubus / “One's a dude, right? I want the one that's NOT the dude…” / #markthetime / #sleepfucking / 6.8%ABV (“It's green as fuck…”) / “It is brisket, but it ain't brisket…” / “They salt it…and corn it…”  / ***IF YOU WANNA SKIP THE NONSENSE AND GO STRAIGHT TO THE MEAT OF THE EPISODE, GO TO #THEDOCKET IN THE SHOW NOTES***   (08:35): “Grab the shaft…I'm gonna grab the horn…”/ Check us out on the social media on #Instagram #Facebook #YouTube #TikTok at #metalnerderypodcast  and EMAIL US at metalnerdery@gmail.com or GIVE US A CALL AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL AT 980-666-8182!!! / #voicemail / “Hail yeah!”/ Tips for new guitar players / “You're gonna fall into so much poon, you have no idea…” / “As I started adding fingers…”/ #EugenesBagOfTricks /  “Tablature is helpful, too…”/ “Get your fingering technique good…” / “Do we have any more voicemail?” / A comment regarding some old school #Aerosmith (from the 70's) / “What's it called?” / #AlienWeaponry / “I want the phone number of your #relaxerdealer …” / “If you had to pick an Aerosmith album…”/ #ghettoblaster / “You know what's almost equally as offensive?” / “You shouldn't say THAT word…EVER!” / “That's like going on to #TheView and saying…” / Learning how to “read the room” / “Starts with an N, ends with an R…”/ “A great new band out of Australasia…” / #NewZealandMetal / HANGING BY A THREAD (Te Ra – 2025) / “I like that word…throaty…” / A little too much / “Isn't that a song?” / “It's a different ‘lade'…” / “Speaking of NOLA…” (24:16): #TheDocket / METAL NERDERY PODCAST PRESENTS:  DOWN III – Over The Under / We felt like it was time to break out some #DOWN and properly prepare for 4/20 festivities and their upcoming new album which they're currently working on as we speak… / “…and stuff?” / Released on September 25, 2007 / “You know what this reminds me of?” / #MasterOfReality / “It'd be like 70's No Quarter influenced doom metal…”/  THREE SONS AND ONE STAR / #HeavyZZTop / “Embrace the riddle of regret…”/ THE PATH “Awwwwwww mannnnnnn…” / “I can hear #Pantera doing this…”/ “Well, caterpillars are weird…” / “Grab the shaft, I'm gonna grab the horn…”   (34:54): N.O.D. (“Because L.S.D. ain't what it used to be for me…”) / I SCREAM / “I had a dream and we were hanging out with #Metallica…” / “OMG, It's the Trident Challenge…” / ON MARCH THE SAINTS / “This sounds more #southernrock …”/ “There's no such thing as a good time for bad luck…” / “On mosh the saints…” / “That totally reminds me of Master of Reality…” / “Back it up because there's feedback that's weird…” / NEVER TRY / “That's the 70's, all day…that riff…” / #RussellsReflections regarding #LynyrdSkynyrd and their less popular stuff / “You can come over and taste my meat any time you want…”   (48:00): MOURN / “Do you ever turn down a bathroom break?” / “Castawhy?” / #HenrysHardSoda / “I think the next day I pee'd and it was green colored…”/ “Were you wearing your special shoes?” / BENEATH THE TIDES / “That's so fuckin' 70's, dude…” / “Feel Anselmo?” / “If you have relaxers, please set them on fire, right now…”/ HIS MAJESTY THE DESERT / “Bye Felicia…”/ “And building…and building…” / PILLAMYD / #usethoseheadphones / “I might like the riffage on this one better…”/ “Dude, your credibility is gone…” / #PlanetCaravan / “I don't know where they could have put it where I would have liked it…” / “You're welcome…”   (1:03:27): IN THE THRALL OF IT ALL / “Doesn't it have a 70's vibe to it? (This whole album does…)” / “I think they need to take #Pentagram out on tour…”/ “That'd be literally a Doom Fest…” / NOTHING IN RETURN (WALK AWAY) / “Sounds like Zeppelin…No Quarter, the middle part…” / “This might be my favorite song on the album…”/ “The harmony is so killer…”/ #victoryswampmetal / “Huh?” / “Probably gonna play a little butt-games…”/  “I kept being reminded what ‘the fourth hole' is…” / “That's a very descriptive dream…” /  THANK YOU FOR JOINING US AND HAPPY 4/20 TO ALL!!! / #untilthenext #outroreel

WE SOLD OUR SOUL FOR BON SCOTT (a continuation of our AC/DC Side 1: The Bon Scott Years episode from way back in 2020) is OUR greatest hits package from the iconic Bon Scott Years of AC/DC. And because we couldn't include ALL of the tracks from this legendary era, there were quite a few that unfortunately got “Shot Down In Flames”. Having said that, we still managed to include everything we felt SHOULD be included which best represents the classic Bon era of AC/DC.   Find out how tasting the “after-tang” from “snooch smooching” is a lot like “when you're used to the black and you get the green”. Brace yourself for our upcoming “Metal Nerdery apology tour” with a stop in “Australasia”, embrace the presence of the “Ghost of The Bunkerpoon”, and prepare for a story with a cast of characters that can only be described as “The Reverse Oreo”. Get ready to “mark the time” a LOT and remember that “Balls are BALLS, dude!” when you JOIN US because WE SOLD OUR SOUL FOR BON SCOTT!!!   Visit www.metalnerdery.com/podcast for more on this episode Help Support Metal Nerdery https://www.patreon.com/metalnerderypodcast Leave us a Voicemail to be played on a future episode: 980-666-8182   Metal Nerdery Tees and Hoodies – metalnerdery.com/merch and kindly leave us a review and/or rating on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts - Spotify or your favorite Podcast app Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean, or wherever you get your Podcasts. Follow us on the Socials: Facebook - Instagram - TikTok   Email: metalnerdery@gmail.com Can't be LOUD Enough Playlist on Spotify Metal Nerdery Munchies on YouTube @metalnerderypodcast Show Notes: (00:01): “From the heart…” / “Give it to the dog…”/ #baconsoda / “Somebody's gotta drink it…”/ “We should do a toast…it should be our thing…” / ***WARNING: #listenerdiscretionisadvised *** / “I forgot the #aftertwang that Jager's got…”/ “When you're used to the black…and you get the green…” / “Snooch Smooching and the pee after-tang” / ***WELCOME BACK TO THE DIGITAL BUNKERPOON WITH METAL NERDERY PODCAST!!!*** / “Over here praying that my family doesn't listen to this…” / #forgiveness /  “Crafting my perfect #LaughingSkull set…” / “I think the 3 of us…need to go to Austin, Texas…and sign you up…”/ “But now he's going on The View and sucking their tits…”/ “I wonder if people love our podcast but hate our politics…”/ ***IF YOU WANNA SKIP THE NONSENSE AND GO STRAIGHT TO THE MEAT, LOOK FOR #THEDOCKET ***    (08:00): “Y'all need to get some of this Bunkerpoon After-Dark Meat over on the #Patreon at patreon.com/metalnerderypodcast / #PatreonShoutOut / #complimentary / #HellYeah #BunkerpoonAfterDark / #Doomsicle update / “I've been warming up to the Helmet…”/ “It's marked…” / “Whenever I do a hand solo, the finish is the same…”/ #rapnerdery / “Hold on, I'm not ready…”/ ***CHECK US OUT ON THE SOCIALS AT #TIKTOK #FACEBOOK #INSTAGRAM #YOUTUBE at #metalnerderypodcast EMAIL US at metalnerdery@gmail.com *** / “I got really good accolades at home because of that…”/ ***IF YOU WANNA GIVE US A CALL AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL YOU CAN DO SO AT 980-666-8182!!!*** / #EmberingEffigy stickers (share the wealth) / #MetalNerderyApologyTour    (15:15): #TheDocket METAL NERDERY PODCAST PRESENTS:  WE SOLD OUR SOUL FOR BON SCOTT – THE BEST OF THE BON SCOTT ERA OF AC/DC!!! / “Angus bangs his head, yes, #ACDCisMetal !!!” / #Era / #Ghey / “I didn't get any gay come on me…now I've got come and gay come on me…” / #GreatestHitsPackage #TheBestOfBonScott / A reference to #ThePerfectAlbumSide from the golden years of #WKLS #96Rock / “Australasia?” / How to sequence a greatest hits package? Do you do it chronologically? Or do you do it like Pink Floyd: Echoes?    (22:44): “It's got to start with…” / “We gonna play the video?” / LET THERE BE ROCK (Let There Be Rock – 1977) / Reverend Bon / “I like the halo…”/ “What do you follow that up with?” / “Oy!” / T.N.T. (High Voltage – 1976) / “Ghost of The Bunkerpoon…” / “I almost hear a busted speaker…”/ “I almost think you've gotta throw Jailbreak right after that…” / “Is it #Australasia now because Donald Trump says so?” / JAILBREAK ('74 Jailbreak – 1976 – U.S. release was 1984) / “They were using real dynamite…”/ “We've gotta hear the breakdown part…”/ “Looking back, those lyrics are pretty dark…”   (35:19): “You need something up-tempo at this point…” / BEATING AROUND THE BUSH (Highway To Hell – 1979) / “That's pre-thrash…”/ “I just remember the finishing scenes…” / “He's gonna be a dick…”/ DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEAP (Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap – 1976 – U.S. release was 1981) / “Who does the #deathmetalvoice?” / “It's kinda like the Damage Inc. of Let There Be Rock…” / “That's gonna be a button…”/ WHOLE LOTTA ROSIE (Let There Be Rock – 1977) / 42-39-56 / “That's a LOT of poon…”/ 266 lbs / “You know what the Australian version is missing?” / “Did we limit it to 12?” / “There were 17 songs on We Sold Our Soul for Rock ‘N' Roll…”/ “Do you have a vinyl player?” / #fuckface / “They're following orders…” / “Technically…usually…” / “It's always accidental and it's perfect…”   (46:10): “We've gotta have something from Powerage in here…”/ “Should we slow it down after this?” / RIFF RAFF (Powerage – 1978) / #LOLASMR / “Now we're gonna slow it down a little bit…”/ “In fairness…I know I didn't score a lot of poon, but I got some quality handies…these were better than I can do…” / “I told y'all the story right…the #Astroglide story?” / Prepare for a story with a cast of characters that can only be described as “The Reverse Oreo” / #RussellsReflections / “Astroglow?”/ “I guarantee he was riding mouth…it was a strange grouping…”/ THE JACK (High Voltage – 1976) / “What'd she give you?” / “Well, we've gotta follow it with what actually followed it…” / LIVE WIRE (High Voltage – 1976) / “They tune a quarter step down…”   (1:00:05): “He said ‘balls'…”/ The double entendre…/ “Balls are BALLS, dude!” / BIG BALLS (Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap – 1976 – U.S. release in 1981) / NOTE:  there were a few tunes that unfortunately got “shot down in flames”, pun intended…/ “How about this one here?” / “That's the one you just turn it up to loud…” / IF YOU WANT BLOOD (YOU'VE GOT IT) (Highway To Hell – 1979) / “That's where you just turn it up louder…”/ “Bon was doing a Peter Griffin laugh way before #FamilyGuy was a thing…”/ “Between Go Down and Dog Eat Dog…if you were gonna pick?” / DOG EAT DOG (Let There Be Rock – 1977) / “It's kinda got that ‘Everybody Wants Some' drum line…”/ SIN CITY (Powerage – 1978) / “How about a little bit of that middle section?” / “So, I think if we were to close it now, I would say…” / “While you count that out…in your head…”   (1:12:50): RIDE ON (Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap – 1976 – U.S. release in 1981) / “Are we recording, Jimmy?” / “If you want, I could go first…”/ “Hold on…”/ HIGHWAY TO HELL (Highway To Hell – 1979) / “I had the lyrics to this so wrong when I was a kid…” / The count as of this point (songs from each album) / Some honorable mentions that didn't make the cut… / “Break out your bagpipes…”/ IT'S A LONG WAY TO THE TOP (IF YOU WANNA ROCK ‘N' ROLL) (High Voltage – 1976) / “Here's a question: What other AC/DC songs would be good with bagpipes?” / ***Check out our #ACDC #BonScottEra episode as well!!!*** / “I'll make a #SpotifyPlaylist…”/ “I brought the Finger Ease, too…”/ #magicalpieceofpaper / “Your dick is like 90% water…” / THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!!! / #DoomsicleASMR / “You haven't seen my stormtrooper!” / #untilthenext #outroreel 

This episode, we discuss the first Federal Council of Australasia, as we examine the year 1886. In addition, we see major political changes in NSW, Victoria, and Tasmania, as well as some significant moment's in Australia's labour history. 

It's three weeks away but The Masters is already on the minds of those teeing up in the PGA TOUR's Houston Open this week. While they are in Texas the LPGA heads to the desert of Arizona for the Ford Championship, the DP World Tour is in India at the always interesting DLF Golf Club for the Indian Open and the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia wraps up at The National in Victoria. In non-traditional golf the WPGA holds the World Sand Greens Championship at Binalong in NSW while the TGL will crown a champion this week in Florida.Music by www.Audionautix.com 

In this episode, Andreas Anthony uncovers how he met his spirit guides, what are spirit guides and how we can connect with them. I also share a story on how I met one of my spirit guides. BIOAndreas has been connecting spiritual seekers to their spirit guides & galactic teams through channeled readings every week. When he's not channeling them directly, Andreas' works with the spirit realm on the ground in his established energy healing and tantric facilitation programs to support his clients clear energetic blockages and awaken their galactic gifts. Andreas is a certified yoga teacher through Yoga Australia, and certified somatic practitioner through the Somatic Sex Educators Association of Australasia.Online Spiritual Mentor, Energy Healer & Wholistic Sexuality Coach | Andreas Embodiment(2) FacebookAwake in the Game - YouTubeAndreas | Gay Tantra & Spirit (@andreas.embodiment) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedInTikTok - Make Your Day #alittlelessfearpodcast #spirituality #cosmicconsciousness #channeler #psychic #spiritguides #miracles #intergalactic #interstellar #spirituality #angels #connectwithangels #psychicmedium This is Dr. Lino Martinez the host for A Little Less Fear Podcast. For more information, please use the information below. Thanks so much for your support!Author | A Little Less FearA Little LESS FEAR Podcast (@alittlelessfearpodcast) • Instagram photos and videosLino Marinez (@alittlelessfear) TikTok | Watch Lino Marinez's Newest TikTok Videos(4) A Little Less Fear Podcast - YouTube

Eden Hore held one of one of the most significant high fashion collections of its kind in Australasia in a tractor shed on his high-country farm in the Māniatoto.

The Routledge Handbook of Urban Cultural Planning (Routledge, 2024) provides a manual for planning for arts and culture in cities, featuring chapters and case studies from Africa, the Americas, Australasia, the Middle East, South and East Asia, and more. The handbook is organized around seven themes: arts and planning for equity and social development; incorporating culture in urban planning; the intersection of creative and cultural industries and tourism planning; financing; public buildings, public space and public art; cultural heritage planning; and culture and the climate crisis. Urban planners are often tasked with preserving and attracting new art and culture to a city, but there are no common rules on how practitioners accomplish this work. This handbook will be an invaluable resource for city planners and designers, cultural workers, elected officials, artists, and social justice workers and advocates seeking to integrate creativity and culture into urban planning. Rana Amirtahmasebi is an economic development and cultural planning strategist and researcher. She is the founder of Eparque Urban Strategies in New York and previously worked at the World Bank, Aga Khan Programme on Islamic Architecture at MIT and several other entities. Jason Schupbach is the dean of the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design at Drexel University. He is a nationally recognized expert on support systems for creatives and the nexus of creativity and equitable community development. This interview was conducted by Timi Koyejo, a graduate student in urban studies at the University of Vienna. He has worked professionally as a researcher at the University of Chicago and as an urban policy advisor to the City of Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

The Routledge Handbook of Urban Cultural Planning (Routledge, 2024) provides a manual for planning for arts and culture in cities, featuring chapters and case studies from Africa, the Americas, Australasia, the Middle East, South and East Asia, and more. The handbook is organized around seven themes: arts and planning for equity and social development; incorporating culture in urban planning; the intersection of creative and cultural industries and tourism planning; financing; public buildings, public space and public art; cultural heritage planning; and culture and the climate crisis. Urban planners are often tasked with preserving and attracting new art and culture to a city, but there are no common rules on how practitioners accomplish this work. This handbook will be an invaluable resource for city planners and designers, cultural workers, elected officials, artists, and social justice workers and advocates seeking to integrate creativity and culture into urban planning. Rana Amirtahmasebi is an economic development and cultural planning strategist and researcher. She is the founder of Eparque Urban Strategies in New York and previously worked at the World Bank, Aga Khan Programme on Islamic Architecture at MIT and several other entities. Jason Schupbach is the dean of the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design at Drexel University. He is a nationally recognized expert on support systems for creatives and the nexus of creativity and equitable community development. This interview was conducted by Timi Koyejo, a graduate student in urban studies at the University of Vienna. He has worked professionally as a researcher at the University of Chicago and as an urban policy advisor to the City of Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Routledge Handbook of Urban Cultural Planning (Routledge, 2024) provides a manual for planning for arts and culture in cities, featuring chapters and case studies from Africa, the Americas, Australasia, the Middle East, South and East Asia, and more. The handbook is organized around seven themes: arts and planning for equity and social development; incorporating culture in urban planning; the intersection of creative and cultural industries and tourism planning; financing; public buildings, public space and public art; cultural heritage planning; and culture and the climate crisis. Urban planners are often tasked with preserving and attracting new art and culture to a city, but there are no common rules on how practitioners accomplish this work. This handbook will be an invaluable resource for city planners and designers, cultural workers, elected officials, artists, and social justice workers and advocates seeking to integrate creativity and culture into urban planning. Rana Amirtahmasebi is an economic development and cultural planning strategist and researcher. She is the founder of Eparque Urban Strategies in New York and previously worked at the World Bank, Aga Khan Programme on Islamic Architecture at MIT and several other entities. Jason Schupbach is the dean of the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design at Drexel University. He is a nationally recognized expert on support systems for creatives and the nexus of creativity and equitable community development. This interview was conducted by Timi Koyejo, a graduate student in urban studies at the University of Vienna. He has worked professionally as a researcher at the University of Chicago and as an urban policy advisor to the City of Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

The Routledge Handbook of Urban Cultural Planning (Routledge, 2024) provides a manual for planning for arts and culture in cities, featuring chapters and case studies from Africa, the Americas, Australasia, the Middle East, South and East Asia, and more. The handbook is organized around seven themes: arts and planning for equity and social development; incorporating culture in urban planning; the intersection of creative and cultural industries and tourism planning; financing; public buildings, public space and public art; cultural heritage planning; and culture and the climate crisis. Urban planners are often tasked with preserving and attracting new art and culture to a city, but there are no common rules on how practitioners accomplish this work. This handbook will be an invaluable resource for city planners and designers, cultural workers, elected officials, artists, and social justice workers and advocates seeking to integrate creativity and culture into urban planning. Rana Amirtahmasebi is an economic development and cultural planning strategist and researcher. She is the founder of Eparque Urban Strategies in New York and previously worked at the World Bank, Aga Khan Programme on Islamic Architecture at MIT and several other entities. Jason Schupbach is the dean of the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design at Drexel University. He is a nationally recognized expert on support systems for creatives and the nexus of creativity and equitable community development. This interview was conducted by Timi Koyejo, a graduate student in urban studies at the University of Vienna. He has worked professionally as a researcher at the University of Chicago and as an urban policy advisor to the City of Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With further rate cuts on the way, is this the time that property investors should look to get back into the market?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we dive into one of the first international moves an Australian colony makes, Queensland's annexation of New Guinea. We also discuss the 1883 Intercolonial Conference and the finalising of the Federal Council of Australasia. Furthermore, we take some time to look over the Kalkadoon wars of Queensland, as well as colonial politics in New South Wales and Victoria. 

Auckland could become one of the cornerstones of the SailGP calendar, with the league discussing a six-year agreement to run events in the City of Sails. The global foiling league made its debut in Auckland in January, with bumper crowds turning out to enjoy the action on the Waitematā Harbour. It's a sight Sir Russell Coutts hopes to see more of in years to come. “One of the things we're trying to do with SailGP is make it an annual event, and I know the authorities in New Zealand are interested as well, so we're discussing something like a six-year, or six-season, term, because there are huge benefits in coming back year after year,” he told the Herald. “Like many of the iconic events around the world, whether it be the Melbourne Cup or the Australian Open tennis, people get to know when they're on at a certain time of the year and that has its distinct advantages. “We're looking to do the same as we build out our calendar to 20-plus events a year. We're looking to grow those events in the various continents around the world. “So in Australasia, of course, we're looking to expand that calendar of events and no doubt you'll see some announcements on that in the coming weeks.” Coutts said the make-up of those six years was still being discussed, with the potential of a four-year commitment with a two-year right of renewal an option alongside a straight six-year deal. It comes after the success of its first time in Auckland, with the event having a 46% audience increase between that and the season opener in Dubai late in 2024. The economic impact report for the event is expected to be made public soon, however, Coutts told the Herald it revealed a US$36 million ($63m) return. That number is a 73% increase on the 2024 New Zealand SailGP event, held in Christchurch, which amassed a total economic impact of US$20.7m for the host region. In a statement to the Herald, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited chief executive Nick Hill said it was positive about the potential to host SailGP again. “As with any major event investment, there is a process to follow including post-event analysis and a new business case. We are working constructively with the SailGP team to ensure we have all the information to take this forward and are working to a mid-April timeline,” Hill said. “We face significant funding challenges for attracting and delivering major events in Auckland. At present, we do not have a sustainable long-term funding model and this remains a critical issue.” While Coutts has previously spoken about the potential for other host cities in New Zealand, he said at this stage the organisation was not looking anywhere but Auckland. “It was a great event in Auckland, wasn't it? I think it was hugely successful from SailGP's perspective, but also from the city's perspective and New Zealand's perspective for that matter “We are not looking, at this stage, at other events in New Zealand, but that's not to say we wouldn't do at some time in the future.” While season five has its fourth of 13 confirmed events on the calendar in Los Angeles this weekend, plans are already in place for further expansion in season six. This season brought the addition of two new teams and another two are expected to be added for the next campaign as well as more stops on the calendar. The expanded lineup is also expected to see racing move to split-fleet racing, with seven boats on the water at a time opposed to the current structure in which all 12 teams compete against one another in fleet racing. “We're going to run a process with the next two teams that we put on sale, which are teams 13 and 14, that'll be more of a structured assessment of the various buyers,” Coutts said. “We know that there's buyer interest out there, and obviously we evaluate which country they're going to be representing as well and the where they could host an event, because we like to pair teams with events in their own countries as well. “All of those things come into it as well as the offer on the economics behind the team. We'll be going through a process for that for teams 13 and 14 over the coming months and that process will be announced in due course.” - Christopher Reive LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a light week of tournaments with The Players Championship taking centre stage in Florida while LIV Golf are in Singapore for their fourth event of the season. Meanwhile closer to home, the WPGA Tour of Australasia and Ladies European Tour co-sanctioned Australian Women's Classic has been reduced to 54 holes but will go ahead at Coffs Harbour Golf Club on the NSW North Coast.Music by www.Audionautix.com 

In this episode of The TEN, we dive deep into the HEX 34 wrap-up, breaking down the weigh-ins, press conference, and the stacked 7-fight card that showcased some of Australasia's finest mixed martial arts talent. It was an absolute barnburner from start to finish! We also discuss the Road to Hex 3, covering key matchups, rising prospects, and what's next for the future of Australian MMA. From fights and training insights to behind-the-scenes details, we've got it all.  Follow us on Instagram @10podcast You can find us on Instagram (@10thplanetmelbourne) // (@Mannyzen) If you would like to support us, please share the show and/or leave us a review. Keep it 10

The wondrous Ruapehu region never ceases to amaze me at its capacity to stir all senses, from its expansive platter of leisurely outdoorsy pursuits. It easily ranks as one of my all-time favourite playgrounds in New Zealand and I have revelled in its glories via a multitude of modes in recent years. I have savoured exceptional mountain bike trails, jet boating, quad biking and world-class hiking. Not to mention skiing. But in the autumn months, why not head to the heart of Tongariro National Park and take a ride to the summit of Ruapehu from Whakapapa village? The radiant Sky Waka, New Zealand's longest gondola ride, fully warrants the stature as a signature Kiwi experience. I've always been in awe of the alpine engineering audacity of the Swiss – and the Sky Waka absolutely projects that same sense of spine-tingling prowess. Spanning 1.8km from the base station and zipping you up 390m, Whakapapa's dramatically serrated volcanic landscape sweeps you up, as you gawp in wonder out of the glasshouse-like cabin, luxuriously appointed with heated leather seating! Situated at 2,020m above sea level, the cherry on top is Whakapapa Ski Area's Knoll Ridge Chalet which is New Zealand's highest café. As you gush superlatives over the horizon-searching views, it's a novel perch to enjoy coffee from Pātaka, drinks in The Back Bar, or nosh in style while marvelling at the skyline from Knoll Ridge's giant floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking The Pinnacles. I highly recommend “Tea at 2020m”, Whakapapa's stirring take on traditional high tea. It's actually considered the highest high tea on the planet, with a delectable tiered stand of sandwiches, savouries and cakes to work your way through. It's currently available until the end of April, prior to the mountain's seasonal switch to winter activities. After feasting on far too many tasty morsels, the mountain trails were calling. There are over 10km of marked trails to strike out on, ranging from 20 minute strolls to 3 hours return alpine hikes. Without its snow-coat, it's a compelling way to admire the dramatic terrain and its mash-up of volcanic rock, pumice, scoria and sand. Close to Chateau Tongariro, there's a stack of tasty wee tracks. The Tawhai Falls walk is a heart-stealer, leading you through mountain toatoa and beech forest to a waterfall tumbling over the edge of an ancient lava flow. It's one of two waterfalls used in Lord of the Rings that depicted Gollum fishing, hence its nickname is Gollum's Pool. (Mangawhero Falls, very close to Waitonga Falls, is the other location that was cast as Gollum's Pool.) It was sad to see the sorry sight of the moth-balled Chateau Tongariro, although the local rumour mill suggests a wealthy Irish businessman is a hot prospect to breathe new life into the grand lady. Just behind the Chateau, Taranaki Falls is a return walk for even grander waterworks. Passing through a mix of tussock, alpine shrublands and beech forest, the track wraps around the lower slopes of Ruapehu, with vintage views of Ngauruhoe's symmetrical cone. A flock of native birds, including whiteheads and grey warblers, serenaded my stroll all the way to Taranaki Falls, tumbling 20 metres over the edge of a large andesite lava flow which erupted from Ruapehu 15,000 years ago. If you're up for a half-day advanced hike, I definitely recommend the Tupapakura Falls walk. It starts just out of National Park village, on Fishers Road. The track has been upgraded by the local community in partnership with the Department of Conservation. It begins with an easy 20 minute walk to the Taranaki Lookout, serving up panoramic wide-range perspectives of Mt Taranaki and Mt Ruapehu. Beyond this point, the trail becomes a back country adventure track, which will test your stamina in the Erua Forest. The track follows a ridge and then descends steeply to a stream. There are good stands of tawa, mature rimu, miro and totara to see along the way. Climbing from the stream, the track winds its way around bluffs to a sparkling lookout point with views of the long-drop falls. You'll need at least four hours to knock off this 11km long track. Refuel? Reward yourself with a thirst-quencher at Schnapps Bar & Restaurant in National Park Village. Heading south? Synonymous with Ohakune as much as carrots, the famed main-street Chocolate Éclair Shop is worth the trip alone. Sinking your teeth into one of their celebrated giant cream-filled, chocolate-topped pastries is one of life's great pleasures. Just north of town, a curious diversion is Horopito Motors. It's featured in two classic Kiwi flicks, Smash Palace and Goodbye Pork Pie. Nicknamed Smash Palace, for a gold coin donation, you can see some film memorabilia and have a look around the yard. It's quite a yard – more like a vast car graveyard because Smash Palace are the biggest vintage car dismantlers in Australasia. It's like an enormous op-shop for old cars. They sell parts around the world for cars made between the 1920s-1970s and also for some early models that were built before WW1. The on-site museum also includes owner Colin Fredricksen's favourite car restorations on display. Back in my Ezi Car Rental vehicle, I was bound for Taumarunui, but I also enjoyed a short layover in the pint-sized village of Owhango, to reacquaint myself with Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve. Just over a decade ago a group of passionate local residents banded together to bring the birdlife back to this unlogged native podocarp forest, mercifully spared from the ravages of historic milling. This glorious slice of wilderness is on the boundary of Tongariro Forest Park and is now one of our national kiwi sanctuaries. It's also home to a vast flock native bird species including the whio (blue duck), dabchick, whitehead, North Island robin and kereru. Take a stroll on the 3.8km loop track around the reserve for some seriously soothing forest-bathing. I gave a massive 600 year old totara tree a fresh hug, after first marvelling over this mighty specimen four years ago. Yes, I'm still a happy little tree-hugger. I romped my way around the Ruapehu region in a trusty hybrid Ford Puma, courtesy of Ezi Car Rental. I thoroughly enjoyed the Ezi experience, where excellent vehicles, super sharp prices and fast & friendly service are all part of the package. Ezi Car Rental operates an extensive network from 24 locations across the country. They're everywhere you want to be with vehicles to suit your specific needs. Head to www.ezicarrental.co.nz The drama and grandeur of Ruapehu is power-packed as a year-round wonderland for outdoorsy adventure. Crowned by the triple volcanoes of the central plateau and the majestic Tongariro National Park, make tracks to the wide open spaces and hospitality charms of Ruapehu. www.visitruapehu.com Mike Yardley is our Travel Correspondent on Jack Tame Saturday Mornings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The axis of the automotive world is tilting towards Australasia; its proximity to the EV leaders in China & Korea makes it amongst the hottest export markets. The Fully Charged Show finds itself in Sydney for its 3rd show there on the 7th-9th March - is also making its way to Melbourne in November - & is delighted to announce its new YouTube channel Everything Electric AUSTRALASIA. Hosted by our China-based correspondent Elliot Richards - and bringing in Korea's DK Kim, Australia's Sarah Aubrey and New Zealand's Gavin Shoebridge - this introductory episode brings us up to speed on everything electric in the West Pacific. Subscribe to Everything Electric AUSTRALASIA (link below). Everything Electric SYDNEY is the biggest battery-only EV show ever held on Earth. With a stellar line-up - from car launches to test drives, home energy to micro mobility, & bikes to boats - the Sydney show is unmissable'. Join us - https://au.everythingelectric.show/. Show Programme - https://issuu.com/everythingelectricevents/docs/everything_electric_australia_nsw_show_programme_2 NEW! YouTube channel - Everything Electric AUSTRALASIA: https://www.youtube.com/@everythingelectricaustralasia AND it's on Bili-Bili too for China: https://space.bilibili.com/417226725 Enter the Free Prize Draw to WIN your own Duracell Energy bunny here: https://www.duracellenergy.com/givaway/ Get a free quote for solar and battery from Duracell Energy here: https://bit.ly/3Qvm7Ow Free Prize Draw Terms & Conditions can be found here: https://www.duracellenergy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Prize-Draw-2025-Puredrive-Energy-Ltd.pdf Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow Why are our episodes now sponsored? https://fullycharged.show/blog/dan-caesar-on-x-insta-youtube-and-why-we-made-a-contro[…]s-on-fully-charged-everything-electric-electric-vehicles-uk/ Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0   Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show Everything Electric AUSTRALIA NSW - Sydney Showground - 7th, 8th & 9th March 2025 Everything Electric LONDON (UK) - ExCel - 16th, 17th & 18th April 2025 Everything Electric CANADA - Vancouver Convention Center - 5th, 6th & 7th September 2025 Everything Electric SOUTH (UK) - Farnborough International - 10th, 11th & 12th October 2025 Everything Electric AUSTRALIA VIC - 14th, 15th & 16th November 2025

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick and Gio welcome Andrew McBride. Andrew McBride is the CEO of Integrity Bridge LLC, a consulting practice offering strategic & operational compliance support for companies. Andrew has over 25 years of compliance experience, at an international law firm and several multinational companies in the Americas, Europe and Australasia. In his most recent role as Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Albemarle Corporation, he built a new ethics and compliance program, and recruited a new team, against the backdrop of an FCPA investigation. The investigation was resolved by way of a Non-Prosecution Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and Cease & Desist Order with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. As part of the resolution, Albemarle secured a 45% reduction in penalty due to its co-operation with the investigation and the compliance program that was built, the largest FCPA % penalty reduction to date. In recognition of these efforts Albemarle was awarded Compliance Program of the Year by Compliance Week in May 2024. In parallel to the FCPA investigation and business ethics efforts, Andrew played a key role supporting Albemarle's commitment to sustainability including UN Global Compact membership, management of the company's human rights framework and support for the company's successful efforts to achieve certification against the Initiative of Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA)'s Mining Standard. Prior to Albemarle, Andrew was Associate General Counsel Compliance at BHP, Senior Antitrust Counsel at BP and Managing Associate at Linklaters. Andrew is admitted to practice law in England, Western Australia & California. He is also a Certified Fraud Examiner.

Action aplenty with two of the world's oldest national Opens being played this week, the NZ Open in Queenstown on the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia and the Investec South African Open at Durban Country Club on the DP World Tour. Meanwhile, the PGA TOUR is back on US soil for the start of the Florida swing at the Cognizant Classic at PGA National while the LPGA continues their tour through Asia at the limited field, no cut HSBC Women's World Championship of Golf. Music by www.Audionautix.com 

Episode 52: Show Notes We've taken many trips to Australia, but our most recent one was certainly one to remember! In today's episode, Trevor walks us through his most recent visit down under, and he begins with his domestic flights leaving the USA before detailing his international flight path. We unpack an awkward midair encounter from New Zealand to Australia, why Trevor was pleasantly surprised with his American Airlines flight home, how he and his family maximized their time in Qantas Business and other airport lounges, and the hotels he chose in Australasia. We also learn about the world's biggest LEGO store, the Taronga Zoo, an unforgettable cookie, and Paddy's Markets. To end, Trevor shares his final thoughts on Australia and the wonders of being able to walk across one of the world's major cities. Key Points From This Episode: [0:00:00] Unpacking Trevor's most recent trip to Australia. [0:04:00] The flights he took from USA to Australia, both domestic and international. [0:09:20] His awkward trans-Tasman encounter and pleasant American Airlines flight home. [0:24:32] Trevor's  lounge experiences throughout the trip including some bucket list ones. [0:30:57] The Park Hyatt in Auckland, and InterContinental and Hyatt Regency in Sydney. [0:42:39] Exploring the largest LEGO store in the world and other food and entertainment. [0:44:52] Local transport options, world-famous treats, and a memorable zoo.  [0:54:40] The Sydney Opera House, Paddy's Markets, and the joys of a pedestrian city. [1:05:10] Final thoughts on a great trip to Australia.  Quotes: “You know what? I might just make the stretch to Executive Platinum [on AAdvantage]. It's going to come down to the wire.” — @tmount [22:08] “Qantas does earn a little high praise from me for their à la carte dining in general.” — @TktweetsKim [28:30] “Three of four people responded to me saying, ‘Why on Earth are you trying to get coffee at a hotel in Australia? There's so much great coffee, just go up the street.” — @tmount [41:50] “We walked almost everywhere [in Sydney].” — @TktweetsKim [01:04:07] “Going back to Sydney felt so good because it felt so familiar.” — @tmount [01:05:21] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: American Airlines Etihad Airways Emirates LATAM Airlines American Express China Eastern Airlines Delta AAdvantage Executive Platinum Qantas | Airport Lounges The Centurion Lounge Lufthansa The Chelsea Lounge Park Hyatt | Auckland SailGP InterContinental | Sydney Andy's Travel Blog Butterboy Taronga Zoo Hyatt Regency | Sydney Healesville Sanctuary Sydney Opera House Paddy's Markets Thomas Kim on X Trevor Mountcastle on X Milenomics | Podcasts

Hagley Park plays host now to the biggest two-day festival in all of Australasia, Electric Ave, and entertainment reporter Chris Schultz is there live. "It really is something, the city is maxed out - you can't get accommodation, there's queues for food places all over town. Its that busy down here." LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 22 February 2025, Groove Armada are bringing their genre-defying discography down under and catch up with Jack to chat raves, record deals and regenerative farming. Every parent has a birth story - and now Jack does too. Making the most of stone fruit season, Nici Wickes share a delightful peach and blueberry tart recipe. Tara Ward dishes all on the brand-new season of The White Lotus. And, Chris Schulz took one for the team and danced the night away at Australasia's biggest two-day festival Electric Avenue. He gives some insight into the spectacle. Get the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast every Saturday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we chat with Marc Sale, CEO of First Class Metals, a junior miner focused on gold and critical exploration in Ontario, Canada. They are dedicated to unlocking the potential of untapped resources, providing innovative solutions to the supply shortage, and making a lasting impact in the mining industry. A geologist by background and a competent person for JORC and NI-43 101, Marc is an experienced explorer working in exploration and development across Africa, Americas, Europe, and Australasia during his career. He gives us an overview of First Class Metals and what they have been up to, talks about a recent partnership with the 79th Group they have secured, and an overview of the current exploration market. KEY TAKEAWAYS Marc has a diverse career in geology and corporate management, having worked in various regions including Australia, Africa, and South America. He transitioned from being an exploration geologist to holding several management roles, ultimately becoming the CEO of First Class Metals. First Class Metals is a junior mining company focused on gold and critical mineral exploration in Ontario, Canada. The company aims to unlock untapped resources and has a business model centred around developing properties to either joint venture or sell them. The company has two flagship projects, North Hemlo and Sunbeam, both of which are district-scale plays with significant potential. North Hemlo features the Dead Otter Trend, which has shown promising gold and molybdenum results, while Sunbeam has historical production and mineralization. A strategic partnership with the 79th Group is expected to provide First Class Metals with funding for exploration activities. This partnership will allow the company to pursue its exploration goals without the typical funding challenges faced by many small-cap explorers. First Class Metals emphasises responsible exploration and environmental stewardship. The company actively engages with local First Nations communities to maintain transparency and build trust, ensuring that their exploration activities are conducted ethically and responsibly. BEST MOMENTS "I would really like to find one more decent multimillion ounce gold deposit. I've been very fortunate in my career in that I've been associated with three multi-million ounce discoveries." "I think it's important to re-mention zigzag, the hard rock lithium target, which again has multimeter plus one percent lithium values and associated gallium, niobium and cesium on it." "I have to say one of the hardest billets I had was in Sardinia, where the landowners were equally as passionate, but they might only own two fields." "In these challenging markets, we can negotiate on properties at, shall we say, bargain basement prices." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org This episode is sponsored by Hawcroft, leaders in property risk management since 1992. They offer: Insurance risk surveys recognised as an industry standard Construction risk reviews Asset criticality assessments and more Working across over 600 sites globally, Hawcroft supports mining, processing, smelting, power, refining, ports, and rail operations. For bespoke property risk management services, visit www.hawcroft.com GUEST SOCIALS https://firstclassmetalsplc.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.

Foundations of Amateur Radio Have you ever come across a solution to a problem that you sort of knew you had, but didn't really appreciate until that moment? I had one of those recently. To set the scene, fair warning, we're not going to solve this today, we're still very much shaving yaks, but there's plenty to take away. So, the scene. I'm hosting my weekly net. It's going well. All the internet links are up and running again, thanks to the hard work behind the scenes of several unsung heroes, I can name a few, Bob VK6ZGN, John VK6RX and Rob VK6LD, but there are plenty of others whom I don't know and who have yet to stick up their hand to say, I was there. Regardless, thank you. Anyway, I'm hosting my weekly net, F-troop. A curious thing is occurring. Two of the stations are emitting a tone during their transmission. I'm pretty hot on how things sound, so I ask. We talk about it for a bit when Allen VK6XL comes in and tells us that according to his spectrum analyser it's a 1 kHz tone with harmonics and it's on all transmissions, just audible on two. This starts a conversation about spectrum analysers when Allen mentions that he's using an audio spectrum analyser, a piece of software running on his computer. The software has a copyright from 1999 and based on the documentation I saw, has lots of excellent functionality. I might even be able to run it on a Linux machine using WINE, but that's an adventure for another day. Randall VK6WR points out that I could use the spectrum display on Audacity. This is a much more current piece of software, but it's not intended for real-time use, it's what I use to edit the audio after recording my podcast. Not even sure if the spectrum display can show during recording, I've never tried. In the past I've used SoX, the Swiss Army knife of sound processing to create sonograms, but that too isn't real-time. Then it hits me. I have a real-time tool. I've been playing with it for weeks. GNU Radio. Surely it has a spectrum display, and indeed it does, several. So, I already have a tool, purpose built for processing signals, that can do all the things I'm looking for and some I've not yet imagined. Before I proceed, I'll remind you that we're in the middle of the Bald Yak project, so named because by the time we're done there won't be much hair left, if any. In case you're unfamiliar, the Bald Yak project aims to create a modular, bidirectional and distributed signal processing and control system that leverages GNU Radio. So, boldly clicking about, I set on the notion of making a block called "fosphor" work. Depending on which description you use, it's an Open Source, GPU-accelerated FFT and Waterfall display tool. What that means is that it uses a graphics processor to do the heavy lifting and has the ability to show signal levels across frequencies and on a waterfall display. Apparently it's a block for RTSA-like spectrum visualisation. I'm fairly sure that doesn't mean Railway Technical Society of Australasia or has any relationship with Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty or the Road Transport and Safety Agency of Zambia. I'll admit that I didn't see the GPU part of that description until several days later. Had I seen it at the time, I would likely have carefully backed away and shelved the idea, but that's all water under the bridge. To cut to the chase, I have yet to make this show a single pixel. I smelled trouble for the first time when I discovered a post asking if anyone had gotten this to work on a current release of Debian. I came across a lovely post by what appears to be the author helping some hapless user, and I'll confess that's the camp I'm currently in, to make it work. I have no doubt that I can make it work, but that's going to take some effort. Now, at this point you might ask me why I wasted your time with this tale of woe? Well, the answer is simple. This is what "Yak Shaving" looks like. You solve a thousand little problems, one at a time, and if you manage to keep track of what you're doing and why, you can get stuff done. This applies here, but it also applies in your life, in radio, in antenna building, in making a contact, in participating in a contest, in activating a park. Each activity reveals myriad issues that you'll each need to resolve. The more practice you have at this, the better you'll get. I will point out that for me it's not without stress. When I go though intractable problems I'm often as grumpy as a bear with a sore tooth whilst my brain is running like a hamster in a wheel generating kilowatts of power. This too shall pass. Oh, because I know it's bothering you. RTSA, Real Time Spectrum Analyser, obvious, right? I'm Onno VK6FLAB

Subscribe to Alumless World on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.  In this episode of Alumless World, hosts Ryan Catherwood and Nicole Kempton explore the evolving landscape of alumni engagement and advancement with Mandy McFarland, Executive Officer at Educate Plus. Mandy shares how Educate Plus is expanding its membership across Australasia, providing vital resources for institutions looking to strengthen their advancement strategies. She also discusses the importance of advocacy, highlighting how the organization educates institutional leaders about the value of alumni relations, fundraising, and marketing teams. Listeners will hear how international and boarding schools navigate the challenges of transient student populations, ensuring long-term alumni engagement and successful philanthropy programs. Mandy will reflect on her own journey in advancement, from her early career in South Africa to leadership roles in Australia, emphasizing the impact of professional networks and mentorship in the industry. This episode offers a global perspective on alumni engagement, with actionable insights for advancement professionals worldwide. Alumless World airs every other Friday at 11:30 a.m. GMT, alternating weeks with Alumless. Subscribe to the podcast to hear the entire conversation, including an extended segment with Mandy.  Special thanks to AlumniQ for sponsoring this episode! Show notes & Friday Cheers The Generations Defined - McCrindle A June of Ordinary Murders by Conor Brady Holly Ransom on LinkedIn Inga Peterson, GRIT coach on LinkedIn

It's another full week on the global golf stage with LIV Golf making its 2025 debut in Riyadh, the DP World Tour finishing up five weeks in the Middle East at Qatar, the LPGA in Florida for the Founders Cup, the PGA TOUR whooping it up in Phoenix and the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia heading to 13th Beach for the iconic Vic Open.Music by www.Audionautix.com 

In this episode, Andreas reveals how he became a channeler, his spiritual journey into Asencion, how our bodies are learning to hold more light and that miracles are energetic calibrations. Andreas' psychic abilities were abruptly turned on in 2021 when his spiritual team made their first contact inside his ex-boyfriends inner city apartment  (as Rupaul's Drag Race played along in the background). Since then, Andreas'  has been connecting spiritual seekers to their spirit guides  & galactic teams through channelled readings every week. When he's not channeling them directly, Andreas' works with the spirit realm on the ground in his established energy healing and tantric facilitation programs to support his clients clear energetic blockages and awaken their galactic gifts. Andreas is a certified yoga teacher through Yoga Australia, and certified somatic practitioner through the Somatic Sex Educators Association of Australasia.Facebook(32) Awake in the Game - YouTubeAndreas | Gay Tantra & Spirit (@andreas.embodiment) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedInTikTok - Make Your Day#alittlelessfearpodcast #spirituality #cosmicconsciousness #channeler #psychic #spiritguides #miracles #intergalactic #interstellarThis is Dr. Lino Martinez the host for A Little Less Fear Podcast. For more information, please use the information below. Thanks so much for your support!Author | A Little Less FearA Little LESS FEAR Podcast (@alittlelessfearpodcast) • Instagram photos and videosLino Marinez (@alittlelessfear) TikTok | Watch Lino Marinez's Newest TikTok Videos(4) A Little Less Fear Podcast - YouTube

In the first programme of the new year we present a selection of interviews that the Monocle team conducted this past November on the margins of the UBS Australasia Conference in Sydney. UBS gathered industry leaders, policymakers and innovators at the event to explore how topics such as productivity, healthcare and technology affect the economy and investment landscape. Our show features Paul Donovan, chief economist in UBS Global Wealth Management; Renee Lo, Singapore-based regional director at Google; Lachlan Shaw, co-head of UBS mining research; and UBS analyst Richard Schellbach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to the magic of technology, Chris is joined from the other side of planet Earth by Emma Pearce, Carnivore Keeper and Animal Training Coordinator at Hamilton Zoo in New Zealand! Emma shares her journey through the animal care field in Australasia (including a brief detour into biosecurity), what it's like to be an "animal training committee of one," offers feedback about what it's like to be "pushed" by NEI, and how she's applying her animal training knowledge and skills to the human animals she works with. If you have a shout-out you'd like us to share, a question or a topic you'd like us to discuss, or a suggestion for a guest we should have on the show, let us know at podcast@naturalencounters.com!

It's the Ranch It Up Radio Show Herd It Here Weekly Report!  A 3-minute look at cattle markets, reports, news info, or anything that has to do with those of us who live at the end of dirt roads.  Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' by subscribing on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. EPISODE 58 DETAILS Stock Cow Prices, Tyson Closing Plants & Best Steak Named Stockmen's Livestock, Dickinson, North Dakota Stock Cow Sale Tremendous prices for stock cows that were sold through Stockmen's Livestock in Dickinson, North Dakota at their annual Thanksgiving Stock Cow & Bred Heifer Sale.  3 to 6 year old stock cows brought in between $2,100 and $3,700 with an average of $3,006 per head.  For the complete report, click HERE! Tyson Closing 3 Facilities In addition to closing its beef & pork non harvest processing facility in Emporia, Kansa, Tyson announced it is closing two additional food processing facilities in Philadelphia, impacting 229 employees.  The closings are slated for January 31, and sometime in February 2025.  The complete story HERE. World's Best Steak Named Australia claimed top honors at the 2024 World Steak Challenge, earning 21 gold medals across three categories and the prestigious World's Best Steak title for Jack's Creek Wagyu from Tamworth, New South Wales. This year's competition featured entries from nearly 20 countries, including Europe, the U.S., Australasia and South America. Jack's Creek earned 17 medals overall, including 10 golds across Wagyu, Wagyu cross and Angus entries. Held at London's Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse, the challenge judged steaks on appearance, marbling, tenderness, aroma and flavor. SPONSORS Trans Ova Genetics https://transova.com/ @TransOvaGenetics American Gelbvieh Association https://gelbvieh.org/ @AmericanGelbvieh Allied Genetic Resources https://alliedgeneticresources.com/ @AlliedGeneticResources Clear Springs Cattle Company https://www.bredforbalance.com/female-sale Axiota Animal Health https://axiota.com/ @MultiminUSA Jorgensen Land & Cattle https://jorgensenfarms.com/ @JorLandCat Ranch Channel https://ranchchannel.com/ @RanchChannel Questions & Concerns From The Field? Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Or email RanchItUpShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow SUBSCRIBE to the Ranch It Up YouTube Channel: @ranchitup Website: RanchItUpShow.com https://ranchitupshow.com/ The Ranch It Up Podcast is available on ALL podcasting apps. https://ranchitup.podbean.com/ Rural America is center-stage on this outfit. AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle. Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/ #RanchItUp #StayRanchy #TiggerApproved #tiggerandbec #rodeo #ranching #farming REFERENCES https://www.meatingplace.com/Industry/News/Details/117058 https://www.meatingplace.com/Industry/News/Details/117019

Join Dr. Jay and Brad as they interview their dear friend, Dr. Heidi Haavik. Dr. Heidi Haavik is a chiropractor and a neurophysiologist who has worked in the area of human neurophysiology for over 15 years. She has a PhD in human neurophysiology from the University of Auckland. As a researcher, she has investigated the effects of chiropractic adjustments of dysfunctional spinal segments (vertebral subluxations) on somatosensory processing, sensorimotor integration and motor cortical output.  Dr. Haavik is also the founder of Haavik Research - a team dedicated to see a world full of people expressing their optimal potential. Haavik Research gives chiropractors clarity and confidence about what it is they do and the value they provide to their customers. Dr. Haavik is the Director of Research at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic where she has established the Centre for Chiropractic Research. The Centre for Chiropractic Research (CCR) is the dedicated research arm of the college and is a resource for the college. Dr. Haavik is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Ontario, Institute of Technology in Oshawa, Canada and is a member of the World Federation of Chiropractic's Research Council. Dr. Haavik has received numerous research awards and has published a number of papers in chiropractic and neurophysiology journals. She has presented her work to both chiropractic and neuroscience communities around Australasia, North America and Europe. She is on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics and Journal of Chiropractic Education. For more information, visit www.chiroshub.com. 

This is episode 196 and we're covering the movement towards sef-government and the first Cape Constitution which included what's known as a qualified Franchise. A trend had been sweeping British colonies by the mid-nineteenth century where the coming commonwealth was intent on running its own affairs on a country-by-country basis. The first self-governing colony of the British Empire you could say was Massachussett's in 1630 showing how long the Americans had been tugging at the British leash before they began their war of independence. But to be strictly accurate it was really the Province of Canada in 1841, and all colonies of British North America became self governing between 1848 and 1855 — except Vancouver Island. Australia was a bit more complex, there were six settler colonies which each achieved self-governing status over quite a long period, between 1852 and 1901. Well Seven if you include New Zealand, sorry Kiwis, the English system kind of lumped Australasia together. There had been a tension growing between the mother-country with it's erratic political system, and the colonies. The plethora of politics that blew back and forth on the headlands of the British voter was head spinning - but by 1850 the British bureaucracy began to gain prominance and in the halls of power, it was whispered that public jobs were going to be based on merit rather than patronage. As this liberalisation of the system back home began to shake the dusty and cobweb strewn hallways of ancient Britain, the philosophy drifted outwards, like an informed mist, towards the distant colonies. The problem for the colonists was the liberals wanted black people to have rights, the conservatives vacillated. Settlers almost to a man preferred indigenous people of the colonised territories to avail themselves as labour without recourse to the same rights as themselves. You'll remember last episode we met new Cape Attorney General William Porter, an Irish democrat who wanted to extend the rights afforded white colonists to all who lived in the Cape. He arrived in Cape Town in 1839 and was acutely aware of the changing winds back home when it came to bureaucracy. Confounding a quick solution to the debate about who should be allowed to vote was the fact that officials in the Cape couldn't get along. Chief Justice Wylde wanted to have a seat on the proposed lower house of a new Cape Legislature, even though he was a technocrat. Porter himself hankered after a seat in the House of Assembly proposed as Attorney General that officials should be allowed to stand for election without being held responsible to Parliament for their official acts. Everyone agreed however that the concept of a franchise system was important, and the franchise must be low enough so that everyone had a shot of being allowed to vote. Disallowing coloureds the vote had been the major reason at least two Colonial Secretaries had delayed self-government in South Africa. This was known as the Cape Qualified Franchise. What we must keep in mind is that the ideology of utilitarianism mixed with evangelicalism was characteristic of the new order. However, it was tempered by fear. There were two factions debating this in 1850 through to 1853. One faction sought a narrowly based electorate to be achieved by high property qualification, and the other a widely based electorate to be achieved by a low property qualification. Speaking of the war, it was about to come to an end. Burned itself out so to speak. When Lieutenant Colonel Cathcart had arrived in the Eastern Cape, his initial strategy of ending the war was to do what other British commanders had done, start building fortified posts.