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Jeffrey Gibb Kennett AC (born 2 March 1948) is an Australian former politician who served as the 43rd Premier of Victoria between 1992 and 1999, Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party from 1982 to 1989 and from 1991 to 1999, and the Member for Burwood from 1976 to 1999. He is currently a media commentator. He was previously the president of the Hawthorn Football Club, from 2005 to 2011 and again from 2017 to 2022. He is the founding Chairman of beyondblue, a national mental health advocacy organisation. Early life The son of Kenneth Munro Gibb Kennett (1921–2007), and Wendy Anne Kennett (1925–2006; née Fanning), he was born in Melbourne on 2 March 1948. He attended Scotch College; and, although an unexceptional student academically, he did well in the school's Cadet Corps Unit. He also played football (on the wing) for the school.  His failure to rise above the middle band academically almost led him to quit school in Fourth Form (Year 10 – 1963), but he was persuaded to stay on. His Fifth and Sixth Forms were an improvement, but he was still described in school reports as "[a] confident and at times helpful boy. Sometimes irritates. Sometimes works hard" (1964), and "[a] keen, pleasant, though sometimes erratic boy" (1965). After leaving school, Kennett was persuaded by his father Ken to attend the Australian National University in Canberra, but lost interest and left after one year of an economics degree. He returned to Melbourne and found work in the advertising department of the retail giant Myer – kindling an interest for advertising that would one day earn him his living. Kennett's life in the regular workforce was cut short when, in 1968, he was conscripted into the Australian Army.[9] Kennett was selected for officer training and graduated third in his class from the Officer Training Unit, Scheyville (OTU), near Windsor, New South Wales, outside Sydney. He was posted to Malaysia and Singapore as Second Lieutenant, commander of 1st Platoon, A Company, 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR). This military career (and his earlier experience in the Scotch College Cadet Corps) has been noted by many biographers as an essential formative influence on the adult Kennett's character. His sense and regard for hierarchical loyalty, punctuality, and general intolerance of dissent or disobedience may be traced to this period. Kennett returned to civilian life in 1970, reentering a divided Australian society, split by the Vietnam War, of which Kennett was a firm supporter. Having returned to Myer, Kennett became impatient with his work, and so with Ian Fegan and Eran Nicols, he formed his own advertising company (KNF) in June 1971. Thereafter, in December 1972, Kennett married Felicity Kellar, an old friend whom he had first met on a Number 69 tram on the long trips to school. Their first son was born in 1974, followed by a daughter and two more sons. Political career Kennett was elected as a Liberal Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Burwood in 1976, having had an interest in local politics since the early 1970s.[14] His preselection for the seat reportedly irritated then Premier Dick Hamer, who disliked Kennett's campaigning style, and had endorsed the sitting member, Haddon Storey. However, by 1981, Kennett was promoted to Cabinet as Minister for Housing and Minister of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs. He was one of several younger MPs whom Hamer promoted to Cabinet in a bid to renew his government. Kennett retained his post when Hamer was replaced as Liberal leader and Premier by Lindsay Thompson in June of that year. Following the defeat of the longstanding Liberal government in 1982, Kennett was the leading candidate to replace Thompson despite being the youngest member of the outgoing government. On 26 October, he was elected leader of the Liberal Party and hence Leader of the Opposition. He took an aggressive posture against the Cain government, and was often criticised for his "bull-in-a-china-shop" style and his anti-government rhetoric. Under his leadership, the Liberals were heavily defeated by Labor in 1985. Afterwards he faced a challenge to his leadership of the party from Ian Smith. Kennett survived easily, but increasingly, he was seen as an erratic and unapproachable leader. He faced two more challenges to his leadership in 1986 and 1987. In 1987, in one notable incident Kennett referred to the Federal Liberal leader John Howard as a 'cunt' in a mobile telephone conversation with Howard rival Andrew Peacock. The car-phone conversation damaged both Howard and Kennett politically, but aided Peacock in his push to return as Federal Liberal leader (1989). Toward the end of its second term the Cain government had lost support and the Liberals were expected to win the 1988 election. The Liberal vote indeed rebounded strongly – they won a majority of the two-party vote – however much of this margin was wasted on landslide majorities in their heartland. As a result, the Liberals took only one seat from Labor in the capital, and were left four seats short of a majority. Failing to become premier, Kennett was again criticised within his own party, and in 1989 he was deposed in favour of a little-known rural MLA, Alan Brown. Kennett's performance during his first stint as Liberal leader is a matter of debate. Economou sees his 1985 and 1988 election campaigns as weak, while Parkinson believes he was a significant asset in pushing the Labor government of John Cain in several key seats. First term as premier Kennett publicly pledged never to attempt a return to the Liberal leadership. However, when Brown proved unable to challenge the government effectively, he allowed his supporters to call a spill in 1991. Brown realised he didn't have enough support to keep his post and resigned, allowing Kennett to retake the leadership unopposed. With Victoria facing billions of dollars of debt, Kennett was seen as "Premier-in-waiting" from the moment he retook the leadership. Cain had resigned a year earlier in favour of Deputy Premier Joan Kirner, who was unable to regain the upper hand despite being personally more popular than Kennett. The Liberals' advantage was strengthened by an important decision taken during Brown's brief tenure as leader—negotiating a Coalition agreement with the National Party. The Liberals and Nationals have historically had a strained relationship in Victoria; they had sat separately for most of the second half of the 20th century. It had been believed that Kennett had been denied victory in 1988 due to a large number of three-cornered contests in rural seats. The Coalition went into the October 1992 state election as unbackable favourites, having been ahead in opinion polling by large margins for almost two years. They stoked the voters' anger with a series of "Guilty Party" ads, targeting many Labor ministers and highlighting concerns in their portfolios. In the second-largest defeat that a sitting government has ever suffered in Victoria, the Coalition scored a 19-seat swing, attaining a 16-seat majority in the Legislative Assembly. The Liberals won 52 seats, enough for a majority in their own right. Nevertheless, Kennett supported his coalition partner, retaining the Nationals in his cabinet. State school closures In the first three years of office, funding for public schools and the Department of Education was substantially reduced. 350 government schools were closed, including every Technical High School ("Tech") in Victoria, and 7,000 teaching jobs eliminated. The Tech School closures had a widespread, delayed effect two decades later when a skilled labour shortage in the state was declared by the government, attributable largely to the generation of children who were denied a trade-focused high school education, significantly reducing the number of school leavers commencing trade apprenticeships. The few who did so were insufficient to counterbalance the number of retiring tradespeople in the coming years. This directly resulted in the number of Skilled Migrant (subclass 190) visas being made available each year increasing to 190,000 from 2012 and an active campaign to entice migrants with trade qualifications to Victoria. Public transport Other controversial moves included the sacking of 16,000 public transport workers in a major technological upgrade of the system, and the initiation of a major scheme for privatisation of state-owned services, including the electricity (SECV) and gas (Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria) utilities, the ambulance service, as well as several prisons and other minor services. The sale of the Totalisator Agency Board raised $609 million. Between 1995 and 1998, $29 billion of state assets in gas and electricity alone were sold to private enterprise (for statistics, see Parkinson, Jeff, 1999) In the wake of these changes, investment and population growth slowly resumed, though unemployment was to remain above the national average for the duration of Kennett's premiership. While the benefits to the State budget figures were indisputable in the short term, the social and longer-term economic cost of the Kennett reforms have been questioned by many commentators, academics and those who suffered economically through the period of reform. This campaign of privatisations and cutbacks led to governmental acts of privatisation by splitting up Melbourne's rail (Hillside, Bayside, V/Line and West Coast Rail) and tramways (Yarra and Swanston) or budget-cutting becoming popularly known as being "Jeffed". He also cut back many regional rail services including The Vinelander (ran to Mildura, services later restored to Maryborough as a regular V/Line service in 2011) and services to Leongatha, Bairnsdale (returned in 2003), Dimboola (services later returned to Ararat in 2004). The largest public protest in Melbourne since the Vietnam War Moratorium occurred on 10 November 1992, with an estimated 100,000 people marching in opposition to the retrenchment of many workers and the large State budget cutbacks. Kennett was undeterred by this protest, and famously commented that though there were 100,000 outside his office at Parliament that day, there were 4.5 million who stayed at home or at work. High-profile capital works projects This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (April 2025) (Learn how and when to remove this message) The Kennett government also embarked on a series of high-profile capital works projects, such as the restoration of Parliament House, construction of a new $250 million Melbourne Museum and IMAX theatre, and a new $130 million Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Other projects included a $160 million expansion of the National Gallery of Victoria; $100 million for refurbishment of the State Library of Victoria; $65 million for a new Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC); and $130 million for the construction of a new civic square on the site of the old Gas and Fuel Buildings, to be known as Federation Square. The relocation of the Formula 1 Grand Prix from Adelaide in 1993 was a particular coup for Kennett, who had worked hard with his friend Ron Walker, the Chairman of the Melbourne Major Events Company, helped deliver Melbourne the hosting rights for the event from Adelaide in 1993. The most controversial project of the Kennett era was the $1.85 billion Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex, a gambling and entertainment centre on Melbourne's Southbank. Initial plans for a casino had been made under the Labor government, however the tendering process and construction occurred under Kennett. A$2 billion project to redevelop Melbourne's derelict Docklands area to include a new football stadium was also undertaken, in addition to the large CityLink project, a project resurrected from the 1969 Melbourne Transportation Plan, aimed at linking Melbourne's freeways, easing traffic problems in the inner city, and reducing commuting times from the outer suburbs to the CBD. Macedonian name dispute Kennett speaking at a event In the mid-1990s, Premier Kennett backed the Greek position over the Macedonian question in his attempts to shore up local electoral support. Kennett's stance gained him supporters from the Melburnian Greek community, whereas he was referred to as "Kennettopoulos" by the Macedonian community. At Kennett's insistence, his state government in 1994 issued its own directive that all its departments refer to the language as "Macedonian (Slavonic)" and to Macedonians as "Slav Macedonians". Reasons given for the decision were "to avoid confusion", be consistent with federal naming protocols toward Macedonians and repair relations between Macedonian and Greek communities. It was accepted that it would not impact the way Macedonians self identified themselves. The decision upset Macedonians, as they had to use the terms in deliberations with the government or its institutions related to education and public broadcasting. The Macedonian Community challenged the decision on the basis of the Race Discrimination Act. After years of litigation at the Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC), the Federal Court and High Court, previous judicial rulings were upheld that found Kennett's directive unlawful as it caused discrimination based on ethnic background and was struck down from usage in 2000. Second term as premier Kennett's personal popularity was mostly average to high through his first term, though that of the government as a whole went through peaks and troughs. Without a by-election in the previous four years, the 1996 state election shaped up as the first test of the 'Kennett Revolution' with the electorate. The Coalition was expected to win a second term at the 30 March election, albeit with a somewhat reduced majority. At the federal election held four weeks earlier, while Labor was heavily defeated, it actually picked up a swing in Victoria. However, to the surprise of most commentators, the Coalition only suffered a two-seat swing, allowing it to retain a comfortable 14-seat majority. The Coalition actually picked up modest swings in Melbourne's outer suburbs, which have traditionally decided most state elections. Several negative trends (for the Liberals) were obscured somewhat by the euphoria of victory. The government's sharp cuts to government services were particularly resented in country Victoria, where the Liberals and Nationals held almost all the seats. The loss of the Mildura seat to independent Russell Savage was an indication of this disaffection, and when in February 1997 independent Susan Davies was elected to the seat of Gippsland West, this trend seemed set to continue. However, the verdict of many was that the 'Kennett Revolution' was far from over – indeed it was seemingly set in stone with the opening of the Crown Casino in May 1997. Kennett's profile continued to grow as he became a major commentator on national issues, including urging the new government of John Howard to introduce tax reform, and actively opposing the rise of the One Nation Party of Pauline Hanson. In this last case, Kennett did not shy away from criticising the media, but also the decision of the Howard government to not actively oppose Hanson's agenda. Kennett was influential in Melbourne bidding for the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Three cities initially expressed interest in hosting the event; Melbourne, Wellington and Singapore. Singapore dropped out before its bid was officially selected by the Commonwealth Games Federation, leaving only two candidate cities. In the weeks prior to the announcement of the 2006 host, Wellington withdrew its bid, citing the costs involved with matching the bid plan presented by Melbourne, which became the default host without members of the Federation going to vote. The government lost ground over the next few years, with high-profile disagreements with the Director of Public Prosecutions Bernard Bongiorno, and Auditor-General Ches Baragwanath fuelling criticism of Kennett's governmental style. Kennett's perceived antipathy to Baragwanath led to 1997 legislation to restructure the office of the Auditor-General and set up Audit Victoria. While Kennett promised the independence of the office would be maintained, many saw his government's actions as an attempt to curb the Auditor-General's power to criticise government policy. Widespread community debate and substantial public dissent from Liberal MPs and Party members ensued, with MLA Roger Pescott resigning from Parliament at the height of the debate; citing his disagreement with this Bill and Kennett's style in general. The Liberal Party lost the by-election in Mitcham. Further scandals involving the handling of contracts for the state emergency services response system damaged the credibility of Kennett in 1997–1998, while rural dissent continued to grow. Personal difficulties also began to affect Kennett and his family. The strains of public life led to a trial separation between Felicity and Jeff in early 1998 (patched up by the end of the year), while earlier in Kennett's first term, public scrutiny had led to the forced sale of the KNF Advertising Company, despite all Kennett's involvement having been transferred to his wife's name. There were rumours in 1998 that Kennett might retire from politics; these were mostly centred around Phil Gude, his party deputy. These eventually came to nothing. In July 1998, Liberal MP Peter McLellan, Member for Frankston East, resigned from the party in protest over alleged corrupt Liberal Party Senate preselection, changes to WorkCover and the auditor-general's office. Again, Kennett failed to pick up the warning signs of declining support for his style of leadership. Labor leader John Brumby took care to capitalise on each of Kennett's mistakes over this period, though his absences in rural electorates were misunderstood by many Labor MPs, and led to his replacement by Steve Bracks in early 1999. Bracks, who came from Ballarat, was popular in rural areas and was seen as a fresh alternative to Brumby, who nevertheless remained a key figure in the shadow Cabinet. 1999 election loss Despite Bracks' appeal, Kennett entered the 1999 election campaign with a seemingly unassailable lead, and most commentators and opinion polls agreed that the Coalition would win a third term. However, in a shock result, the Coalition suffered a 13-seat swing to Labor. While there was only a modest swing in eastern Melbourne, which has historically decided elections in Victoria, the Coalition suffered significant losses in regional centres such as Ballarat and Bendigo. ABC elections analyst Antony Green later said that when he first saw the results coming in, it looked so unusual that he thought "something was wrong with the computer." Initial counting showed Labor on 41 seats and the Coalition on 43; a supplementary election had to be held in Frankston East following the death of sitting independent Peter McLellan. The balance of power rested with three independents-Russell Savage, Susan Davies and newly elected Craig Ingram. Negotiations began between the Coalition and the three independents. While Kennett acceded to all but two of their demands, his perceived poor treatment of Savage and Davies in the previous parliament meant that they would not even consider supporting a Coalition minority government headed by Kennett. On 18 October, two days after Labor won the supplementary election in Frankston East, the independents announced they would support a Labor minority government. The agreement entailed Labor signing a Charter of Good Government, pledging to restore services to rural areas, and promising parliamentary reforms. Kennett's supporters urged the Coalition to force a vote of 'no confidence' on the floor of the parliament in a last-ditch effort to force Savage, Davies and Ingram to support Kennett. However, with the Liberals divided on Kennett's future role, Kennett retired from all of his offices, saying he wished to have no further involvement in politics. Labor won the ensuing by-election in Burwood. Rumoured returns to politics Following the Liberals' second successive defeat in the 2002 election, rumours began that Kennett was planning a comeback to politics. The issue came to a head in May 2006 after the sudden resignation of Kennett's successor, Robert Doyle, when Kennett announced he would contemplate standing in a by-election for Doyle's old seat of Malvern and offering himself as party leader. His stance was supported by Prime Minister John Howard, who rated him as the party's best hope to win the November 2006 state election. But within 24 hours Kennett announced he would not return to Parliament rather than running against Ted Baillieu, whom Kennett had been grooming for the top post since 1999. John Howard was reported to have been "embarrassed" by having publicly supported Kennett before his decision not to re-enter politics. In 2008, it was rumoured that Kennett was planning to stand for Lord Mayor of Melbourne. Despite endorsing future Lord Mayor John So in the 2001 mayoral elections, Kennett was quoted as saying "I think the city is ready for a change". Kennett claimed he had been approached by "a range of interests" to run for the position, but in the end did not do so. Former Liberal leader Robert Doyle ultimately won the election. 2020: Indigenous voice to government On 15 January 2020, it was announced that Kennett would be one of the members of the National Co-design Group of the Indigenous voice to government. Life after politics Kennett at the 2018 VFL Grand Final In 2000, Kennett became the inaugural chairman of beyondblue (the National Depression Initiative), a body that was largely formed by the efforts of the Victorian State Government. On 24 June 2008, he announced that he would be stepping down from his role at beyondblue at the end of 2010. This did not happen. After 17 years as the chair of beyondblue, he stood down in 2017, handing the reins to former PM Julia Gillard. He stated "beyondblue is part of my DNA, outside my family, it has been my most important role. Kennett has previously served on the boards of Australian Seniors Finance, a reverse mortgage company, and SelecTV, which was a satellite television group. Kennett has said in an interview that he rarely thinks about the media or "bloody history", though he regrets the "disastrous" introduction of the Metcard ticketing system for trains and trams. Kennett angered gay rights groups in July 2008 when he supported the Bonnie Doon Football Club in their sacking of trainer Ken Campagnolo for being bisexual; and compared homosexuality to pedophilia. Anti-discrimination campaigner Gary Burns pursued an action in the NSW Administrative Decisions Tribunal against Kennett for making the following statement: "The club felt that once this had been pointed out and you had this gentleman there who was obviously close to young men – massaging young men – it ran an unnecessary risk, and that's why it decided it was best that he not perform those duties again. So the club was trying to do the right thing," The case was dropped due to Gary Burns' lack of funds to pursue the case. Hawthorn FC presidency On 14 December 2005, Kennett was made president of Hawthorn Football Club, taking over from Ian Dicker. Following the exit of the St Kilda Football Club from the Tasmanian AFL market in 2006, Kennett was president when the Hawthorn Football Club negotiated a five-year sponsorship deal with the Tasmanian state government. The sponsorship deal was worth an estimated $12 million for which the Tasmanian government bought naming rights to the club's guernsey, and the HFC committed to playing an agreed number of pre-season and four regular season "home games" at York Park.[56] Kennett was instrumental in Hawthorn's 2007 5-year business plan titled "five2fifty", the core idea being that in the next five years the club will target to win 2 premierships and have fifty thousand members. As part of the plan, the football club wants to be seen as the most professional club in the AFL, and places great emphasis on the welfare of the people associated with the club. Following Hawthorn's 2008 AFL Grand Final victory over Geelong, Kennett claimed that the Cats "lacked the mentality to defeat Hawthorn", this being in reference to the Cats' inability to counter-attack the running game of the Hawks in the aforementioned Grand Final. Kennett's comments led to the subsequent eleven-match losing streak for Hawthorn against Geelong becoming known as the "Kennett curse". He stepped down at the end of his second three-year term in 2011, he also changed the club's constitution so that presidents could only serve two 3-year terms. Second stint Kennett at an AFL Women's match in 2023 In what Fox Footy described as a "stunning return",[59] Kennett was announced as the president of the Hawthorn Football Club on 4 October 2017 following the sudden resignation of the incumbent president Richard Garvey. Garvey had taken criticism on the hiring and later sacking of club CEO Tracey Gaudry. Kennett subsequently appointed Justin Reeves as the club's new CEO. On 4 October 2017 he announced that he would serve the position for a full 3-year term. Soon after his re-appointment, Kennett and the club released a vision statement outlining the future of the club up to 2050. The first five-year strategic plan titled 'Dare to be Different' will drive the club's priorities from 2018 to 2022. Kennett said: "Hawthorn we aren't ones to sit back and wait, we work hard to achieve and deliver exciting results, on and off the field. Our vision for our strategic plan, "Dare to be Different", encapsulates this as we continue to strive for excellence. "We have set ourselves some ambitious targets but all are within our grasp if we continue to innovate, grow and forge new frontiers within the AFL industry." On 6 July 2021, Kennett and the Hawthorn board announced that they would not be renewing head coach Alastair Clarkson's contract following its expiry at the conclusion of the 2022 AFL Premiership season. It was announced that Box Hill Hawks and Hawthorn development coach, former player Sam Mitchell had been chosen by Kennett and the board to become the Hawthorn coach at the end of Clarkson's reign. Chairman of The Original Juice Company On 12 December 2022, The Original Juice Company announced that it would appoint Kennett as Chairman and Non-Executive Director. Honours In the Australia Day Honours of 2005, Kennett received Australia's then highest civilian honour, when he was made a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC). The honour was for "service to the Victorian Parliament and the introduction of initiatives for economic and social benefit, to business and commerce, and to the community in the development of the arts, sport and mental health awareness strategies." In May 2000, he was also awarded an honorary doctorate – DBus (Honoris Causa) – by the University of Ballarat. Media work For a brief period during 2002, Kennett was a radio presenter for Melbourne station 3AK, continuing an interest in mass communication which was also a feature of his premiership. Since 2010, Kennett has been a regular contributor to Neil Mitchell's 3AW radio program every Thursday, as a social commentator. On 28 March 2013 it was announced that Kennett had joined the Seven television network as national political commentator which will involve him appearing on breakfast show Sunrise every Tuesday and on Seven news as required. On 12 February 2017 Jeff Kennett engaged ex-Seven West Media employee on Twitter over leaked documents potentially breaching the company's own gag order on Amber Harrison.  

2025 has arrived so we are kicking off the year with our friend Tony Wilson. Tony is a key figure in the local model flying scene in Victoria, Australia. In 2024 he became the president of the Victorian Model Aeronautical Association as well as continuing to drive events at his local club in Bairnsdale. Tony brings us up to speed as to what his vision is for the VMAA and also what is happening at his local club.

To address GP shortages, particularly in rural areas the Victorian Government is trialling a Single Employer Model (SEM) in 2025. Junior doctors can remain employed within the public health system while training as GPs or rural generalists, ensuring continuity of employment and entitlements like parental leave. John Ryan, Senior Workplace Relations Advisor with AMA Victoria discusses the concept with the Bongiorno Group’s Marketing & Communications Director, Anneliese Shortt. John says the trial will occur at three regional health services: Grampians Health, Mildura Base, and Bairnsdale hospitals. SEM aims to increase GP training uptake, with potential expansion statewide and nationally. The Money Doctors is proudly brought to you by leading financial services organisation the Bongiorno Group, the preferred tax and accounting partner for the Australian Medical Association Victoria. For more information, please call 03 9863 3111 or visit https://bongiorno.com.au/ This general advice has been prepared without taking account of your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider the appropriateness of this advice before acting on it. If this general advice relates to acquiring a financial product, you should obtain a Product Disclosure Statement before deciding to acquire the product.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Ben & Harry... This or That  Footy Questions: Harry's update on the weekend's HIA assessment, Ben reflects on the Dons disappointing loss to Adelaide + why did Ben shave his beard?! Harry's North Melbourne tattoo twin Twinners & Losers CODEWORD FOR GUERNSEY GIVEAWAY Question time: Bryce from Bairnsdale, Claire from Narre Warren, Ita from Knox, Jackie from Yarraville ENTER GUERNSEY COMPETITION HERE: https://listnr.com/benandharrycomp  Get involved in the show by DMing Ben & Harry on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/benandharrypodcast/) ...and follow us on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@benandharrypodcast) Host: Will "Rollo" Ralston, Executive Producer: Michael James, Audio engineer: Matt Nikolic, Social media: Ethan Meldrum -------------- new episode every Tuesday! Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/ben-and-harry Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ben-and-harry/id1675419795  Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0sBeweyrEckNmmmwRoEUb0?si=6839e82cfce24d9f See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concluding Season 1 of AWP, with thanks and gratitude towards those who made this podcast possible and deep love for all of our guests who have embarked on this journey with us.Fliss acknowledges each guest and moves into sharing how she feels about her career and the new direction she has found herself in.A well rounded episode to bring Season 1 to an end, until Season 2 comes back bigger and bolder with new guests and an even more determined strong cookie, that we all know as The Yoga Barber, Fliss.Until next time, Peace, Love & Light.A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio where part of this episode was recorded. Check out his Podcast here.

Going to East Gippsland. Sit down if you don't own a gun! How long is the pizza going to be?   More about The Debrief Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Hear the making of The Debrief theme song. Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Co-produced by Nearly Media Support podcasts you listen to via Lenny.fm   Looking for another podcast? The Junkees with Dave O'Neil & Kitty Flanagan - The sweet and salty roundabout! Junk food abounds! Confessions - laugh along with Sam Petersen and friends as he reads outrageous confessions from people you'll never meet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This 3-part series of messages was given by Kevin Conner in at a rural church in Bairnsdale, Victoria. 

In this weeks episode Fliss is joined by clinical psychologist Dr Leanne McEvoy, where Leanne shares her personal journey into psychology and becoming a therapist, why self compassion is important and necessary in her life and the duo describe how mindfulness and self-kindness can help people manage difficult emotions and promote personal growth.Throughout the episode, Leanne provides insights into the structure and purpose of the 'Mindful Self Compassion Course' she offers online and in person, detailing the various sessions focused on mindfulness, inner critics, difficult emotions, and more.Fliss shares her own positive experience of the course, highlighting the transformative impact it had on her and the other participants.Mentions in this episode include: London Buddhist Centre, Tina Gibson, Kristin Neff and her TED Talk.A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio where part of this episode was recorded. Check out his Podcast here.

This 3-part series of messages was given by Kevin Conner in at a rural church in Bairnsdale, Victoria. 

In this episode Fliss brings you a conversation which she had with The Barber Coach, Mathew Guerin.It turns into them both interviewing one another, where hey delve into Fliss' daily routine, her journey in the hair industry over the past 19 years, and her commitment to integrating wellness within the industry.Together they tackle topics such as the importance of mental and physical health, the connection between mind and body, and the role meditation and yoga play in well-being.Mathew and Fliss also discuss their personal experiences with mental health struggles and how adopting healthier lifestyles has transformed their lives and careers.Mentions in this podcast include: Chris Moody, Kyle Rowland, Shaun Buckinghman, Lorenzo from EP 51, Phil Rankin from EP 47 and next weeks guest Dr Leanne McEvoy.A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio where part of this episode was recorded. Check out his Podcast here.

In this enlightening episode, Fliss talks with Lorenzo from Life Fit Therapy a dedicated physiotherapist, they delve into his journey and the physiotherapy field.Lorenzo shares his personal story of overcoming a brain injury, which inspired him to pursue physiotherapy.He explains the differences between physiotherapists, osteopaths, and chiropractors, and discusses how physiotherapists can assist clients both in person and online.This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone interested in physical health and rehabilitation.Find Lorenzo on Instagram and check out his website here.Lorenzo is working along side Pinnacle Health & Fitness, who are raising funds for Alzheimer's Disease Charity.If you can't wait until next weeks episode and you'd like to gain access to Mathew and Fliss' conversation on The Barber Coach TV on Thursday at 8:30pm UK time, click here.A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio where a percentage of AWP is recorded. Check out Daniel's Podcast here.

This 3-part series of messages was given by Kevin Conner in at a rural church in Bairnsdale, Victoria. 

In this episode, Dr. Ioannis Ntanos shares his journey moving between Greece and the UK, his passion for gender-affirming surgeries, and the profound impact he has on his patients' lives. He delves into his personal background, his thoughts on gender and societal labels, and offers advice for both patients and healthcare providers.This conversation is filled with insights and thought-provoking discussions on autonomy, ethics, and the human experience.Find Ioannis on Instagram and LinkedInA Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio where a percentage of AWP is recorded. Check out Daniel's Podcast here.

In this weeks episode Fliss dives into Dave Nelson's fitness journey, founder of Flow St8. She asks Dave to share his story of how his early passion for sports led to the creation of his holistic fitness method that combines breath work, yoga, animal flow, and more. Known as the Power Hour. He discusses with Fliss the philosophy behind Flow St8 and the benefits of integrated fitness practices, and offers insights for those looking to change their approach to health and wellbeing.Not only does Fliss question Dave on his personal fitness journey but also touches base on business and what he's now providing to people who want to or already work in the health & fitness industry.Mentions in this episode include: Dylan Werner, Evolt 360, Dr Michael Colgan, Paul Chek, Djokovic, Lebron James, Dave's book 'Living In Flow State'.A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio where a percentage of AWP is recorded. Check out Daniel's Podcast here.

The episode 3121 days in the making In this episode of Ben & Harry... This OR That Ben Vs Harry: After 9 long year's the wait is nearly over. All of your questions answered! Weekend Review Wayne from Warragul Twinners & Losers Question time: Bella from Kew, Joel from Carisbrook, Bryce from Bairnsdale, James from London Get involved in the show by DMing Ben & Harry on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/benandharrypodcast/) ...and follow us on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@benandharrypodcast) Host: Will "Rollo" Ralston, Executive Producer: Michael James, Audio engineer: Matt Nikolic, Social media: Ethan Meldrum -------------- new episode every Tuesday! Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/ben-and-harry Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ben-and-harry/id1675419795  Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0sBeweyrEckNmmmwRoEUb0?si=6839e82cfce24d9f See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Come unlock the secrets to thinking big and transforming your entrepreneurial mindset with today's episode featuring insights from Andrea Liebross, a business and mindset coach, podcast host of 'Time To Level Up' and author to 'She Thinks Big'.Discover the role of future-thinking, the TRUST acronym for growth, and why embracing fear, uncertainty, and the unknown unlocks your potential.Learn from real-life client stories and shed the fear that holds back so many from their dreams.Whether you're struggling with the chaos of entrepreneurial life or looking for the next step in your journey, this episode offers actionable advice, innovative approaches, and the inspiration to take your professional and personal growth to the next level.Mentions in today's episode: Dr Joe Dispenza, Michael Hyatt and Dave Nelson, founder of Flow St8A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio where part of this episode was recorded. Check out his Podcast here.

This week Fliss has a conversation with a hydration enthusiast. Phil Rankin, founder of Balance Energy Australia. A matter of 15 years ago, Phil found himself in a situation which lead him down the path of health and wellness. Little did he know, years on, it'll turn into a took kit to help save his sons life.Phil's enthusiasm about his work, water and the healing zone, shines through when he talks so passionately about his life's work.To watch Lawson's Story, click here.Other mentions in this episode include Prince Wales Hospital NSW and Dr Gordon FlynnA Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio where part of this episode was recorded. Check out his Podcast here.

It's always a great yarn on the Ed for Breakfast show and in the latest podcast Ed chat with Country music icon Troy Casser-Daley ahead of his national tour. Ed and Troy talk about the impact of country music, their first car and fishing in the Top End. Troy's Between the fires tour starts this month – featuring new music and some old favorites as he tours around Australia including performances in Bairnsdale and at the famed Noojee pub. Enjoy a yarn with Ed for Breakfast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode Fliss looks at the words "mental health" and how we can look at them in a different way, she touches base on how the schooling systems do not teach children the true function of our brain and shares Australia's statistics.A special gift awaits you as it's AWP's first ever meditation on an episode #excitedSENTENCE UPDATE "Joe Dispenza says brainwave patterns, remember, 95 percent of who we are by the age 35 and is a set of memorised habits and behavioursMentions in this weeks episode: Simon Sinek, Dr Joe Dispenza, Australian Institute of Health & Wellbeing, Gaia, Alyssa SutherlandA Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio where part of this episode was recorded. Check out his Podcast here.

Adam Olszanski has done the Fast Form for Bairnsdale ahead of the meeting on Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warren Huntly has done the form for Bairnsdale ahead of the meeting on Monday afternoon and Robbie Griffiths joined in with his thoughts on the stable's runners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fWotD Episode 2529: The boy Jones Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day.The featured article for Sunday, 7 April 2024 is The boy Jones.Edward Jones (7 April 1824 – c. 1893 or 1896), also known as "the boy Jones", was an English stalker who became notorious for breaking into Buckingham Palace several times between 1838 and 1841.Jones was fourteen years old when he first broke into the palace in December 1838. He was found in possession of some items he had stolen, but was acquitted at his trial. He broke in again in 1840, ten days after Queen Victoria had given birth to Princess Victoria. Staff found him hiding under a sofa and he was arrested and subsequently questioned by the Privy Council—the monarch's formal body of advisers. He was sentenced to three months' hard labour at Tothill Fields Bridewell prison. He was released in March 1841 and broke back into the palace two weeks later, where he was caught stealing food from the larders. He was again arrested and sentenced to three months' hard labour at Tothill Fields.To remove Jones from Britain, the Thames Police tried to surreptitiously coerce him into employment as a sailor. After a voyage on a merchant ship to Brazil, Jones returned to London, where he worked for a month before disappearing and signing up to the Royal Navy—again at the instigation of the Thames Police. He was a ship's boy on HMS Warspite and had further duty on Inconstant and Harlequin. He deserted twice before being allowed to leave the service in 1847. After his return to Britain, Jones was arrested in 1849 for burgling houses in Lewisham, Kent, now South London, and sentenced to transportation to Australia for ten years. He returned to Britain in late 1855 or early 1856 and was again arrested for burglary, before he returned—of his own accord—to Australia. The details of his death are not known, although it was possibly in Bairnsdale in the east of Australia on Boxing Day 1893 or in Perth, in the west of Australia in 1896.Jones's exploits were extensively covered in the press, and several songs, ballads, poems and cartoons were created. He has been used as the basis for fictional characters and, because of the connection to Queen Victoria, is mentioned in several history books.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:31 UTC on Sunday, 7 April 2024.For the full current version of the article, see The boy Jones on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Kimberly Neural.

RSN Form Expert Travis Noonan joins Warren Huntly on Turf Talk with his full preview of today's Bairnsdale Cup day meeting including his race by race analysis and selections, plus his Best Bets and Quaddie selectionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the next exciting episode of Proper True Yarn Podcast, our guest Danny from Bairnsdale takes us on a journey into the heart of the oil and gas industry. With stories that range from high-stakes platform strikes to offshore humor, Danny's experiences are nothing short of captivating.Danny begins by shedding light on the oil and gas hub of Bairnsdale, where many locals are employed in this vital industry. He delves into his time working on the construction barge named the Hugh Gordon, sharing a particularly eventful night when the neighboring North Rankin A platform became the epicenter of a worker strike. The protest escalated to egg-throwing antics that disrupted operations, prompting the intervention of the Army. Danny provides a gripping account of how the military swiftly resolved the situation, restoring order to the platform.As Danny transitions to his time in Jakarta and work on gas platforms, he regales us with humorous anecdotes from the offshore world. One of his mates, a superintendent on the platforms, had a knack for comedic quips, and Danny shares one such joke, demonstrating the camaraderie and unique sense of humor prevalent in this industry.Join us for this episode filled with high-stakes drama and laughter as Danny from Bairnsdale opens up about his remarkable experiences in the oil and gas sector. Subscribe now to Proper True Yarn Podcast and embark on an adventure that will leave you both entertained and informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Olszanski is calling the action at Bairnsdale.

Mark Hunter has done the form for Bairnsdale on Tuesday.

Two men rescued from the roof of their car near Bairnsdale, as floodwaters rise in Victoria's Gippsland and north-east.

Two men rescued from the roof of their car near Bairnsdale, as floodwaters rise in Victoria's Gippsland and north-east.

Two men rescued from the roof of their car near Bairnsdale, as floodwaters rise in Victoria's Gippsland and north-east.

Nick Noonan joins Warren Huntly to preview all of today's racing action out of Bairnsdale.

Daniel trained the $116 winner at Bairnsdale yesterday called Wave The Wand. He joined the Big V Racing team to discuss all about it.

Warren Huntly previews the racing today at bet365 Bairnsdale.

Adam Olszanski give his thoughts on the meeting today at bet365 Bairnsdale.

Nick Noonan joins Warren Huntly to preview today's action out of Bairnsdale.

Fast Form - Bet365 Geelong & Bairnsdale - 14th July 2023 with Matt Hill & Terry Bailey

Form Preview - Bet365 Bairnsdale - 14th July 2023 with Nick Foot

Fast Form - Bet365 Bairnsdale - 1st May 2023 with Adam Olszanski

Form Preview - Bet365 Bairnsdale - 1st May 2023 with Warren Huntly

Dylan rode a double at Werribee yesterday and has a nice book of rides at Bairnsdale today

May is here and, with it, another strange pair of cases for our team at All Night with the Living Geeks to investigate. This month we look at The Bairnsdale Pole...the bizarre sighting of a pole-shaped creature in Bairnsdale, Victoria Australia on the morning of the Moon Landing...and The Bearer of Bad News...a case of a UFO taking over control of a car in upstate New York, dragging it through a field, and then telling the driver that an acquaintance had died in a truck accident. And he actually had! Why don't we all get our news via UFO encounters?

May is here and, with it, another strange pair of cases for our team at All Night with the Living Geeks to investigate. This month we look at The Bairnsdale Pole...the bizarre sighting of a pole-shaped creature in Bairnsdale, Victoria Australia on the morning of the Moon Landing...and The Bearer of Bad News...a case of a UFO taking over control of a car in upstate New York, dragging it through a field, and then telling the driver that an acquaintance had died in a truck accident. And he actually had! Why don't we all get our news via UFO encounters?

David Keith Williamson was born in Melbourne on 24 February 1942 and brought up in Bairnsdale. He studied mechanical engineering and psychology at the University of Melbourne and Monash University, graduating in mechanical engineering in 1964. He lectured in both these subjects and worked as a design engineer for General Motors. His first play, The Indecent Exposure of Anthony East, was produced by the Tin Alley Players at Melbourne University's Union Theatre in 1968. David Williamson's career as a dramatist began when La Mama produced three of his short plays and The Coming of Stork in 1970, followed by The Removalists in 1971, launching him to become one of Australia's best known and most widely performed playwrights and one of Australia's leading screenwriters. Some of his more than fifty produced plays include Don's Party, The Department, The Club, Travelling North, The Perfectionist, Sons of Cain, Emerald City, Top Silk, Money & Friends, Sanctuary, Dead White Males, After the Ball, Face to Face, Up For Grabs, A Conversation, Charitable Intent, Soulmates, Birthrights, Amigos, Influence, Lotte's Gift, Scarlet O'Hara at the Crimson Parrot, Let the Sunshine, Rhinestone Rex and Miss Monica, Don Parties On, At Any Cost? (co-written by Mohamed Khadra), When Dad Married Fury, Managing Carmen, Rupert, Cruise Control, Jack of Hearts, Odd Man Out, Sorting Out Rachel, Nearer the Gods, and Family Values.    His plays have been produced by all the major Australian theatre companies – with twenty Sydney Theatre Company productions and twenty-two at Sydney's Ensemble Theatre. His plays have been translated into many languages and performed internationally, including; The Removalists at Royal Court London, New York, Germany, France and Los Angeles; Don's Party at the Royal Court and in Scandinavia; The Club at Kennedy Center for Arts in Washington DC and then a Broadway transfer, Hampstead Theatre London, Toronto; The Perfectionist at Hampstead Theatre and the Spoleto Festival; Money & Friends in Los Angeles, and in Poland and Canada; Sanctuary in NZ, Antwerp, Belgium, Hong Kong and Singapore; Up For Grabs on the West End starring Madonna, and Rupert at the Kennedy Centre Washington DC in 2013. David has directed eight professional productions of his own work and written many radio dramas.  David has written (or co-written) fifteen feature films, including the original screenplays for Petersen, Eliza Fraser, (starring Susannah York) Gallipoli, The Year of Living Dangerously (both starring Mel Gibson), Phar Lap and Balibo. His writing feature adaptations of his own plays include The Removalists, Don's Party, The Club, Travelling North, Emerald City and Sanctuary. For television he adapted On the Beach, wrote The Four Minute Mile, A Dangerous Life, The Perfectionist, and The Department. David was the first person outside Britain to receive the George Devine Award (for The Removalists). His many awards include twelve Australian Writers' Guild AWGIE Awards, five Australian Film Institutes' Awards for Best Screenplay and, in 1996 The United Nations Association of Australia Media Peace Award.  In 2005 he was awarded the Richard Lane Award for services to the Australian Writers' Guild. David has received four honorary doctorates and been made an Officer of the Order of Australia, as well as having been named one of Australia's Living National Treasures. David's memoir Home Truths was published by Harper Collins and shortlisted for the 2022 National Biography Award.A much lauded revival of his play Rhinestone Rex and Miss Monica is currently playing a season at the Ensemble theatre in Sydney.The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au

After the entire team's gear was stolen in Carlton this morning, Geelong Cricket Association Coach Brad Hauenstein called in to talk about their scramble to find replacements ahead of their Country Week game against Bairnsdale this morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back for 2023 and joining us first up is Tony Wilson. Tony is the club secretary at the Bairnsdale and District Model Aero Club, a club that is very proactive in running events. We discuss what Tony has been up to with his personal aeromodelling activity and then talk about what the year ahead looks like at the Bairnsdale club.

Peter Gelagotis joins Racing Pulse after he had a debutant winner with Margie's Boy in the 2nd at Bairnsdale yesterday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fast Form - Bairnsdale 14th November 2022 with Adam Olszanski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Form Preview - 10th October 2022 for racing from bet365 Bairnsdale

Fast Form – Bairnsdale 10th October 2022

I had Krystii Melaine on the podcast today. She was born and raised in a very small town in southeastern Australia called Bairnsdale and followed her love of art up and down, trying to find her path. Eventually, she found her way into America and started painting Western art, which was a thing she didn't even know existed. Fast forward to today and she's one of the top artists in America painting wildlife and western figurative realism. She's done Native American subjects as well as cowboy subjects and is in more than 25 museum collections.It's just really fun to just hear how somebody from a little town in Australia can have a dream that a lot of us in the art world have/ had and pursue it so successfully. That's a big deal, right? To leave your country,  leave your family and friends,  follow your dream, and find success and security from your passion.Krystii will tell you her motto is: "How hard could it be?" Well, let me tell you, achieving what Krystii has achieved is incredibly difficult. It's something to be applauded. So if you're anything like me you'll find this podcast very interesting. I had a great time listening to her, she's just so upbeat, fun, and authentic. Krystii Melaine on Art Dealer Diaries Podcast Number 193.