Podcasts about Batemans Bay

In this episode of the Knowledge for Teachers podcast, I speak with Amy Haywood and Nick Parkinson, co-authors of the Grattan Institute's Maths Guarantee report. We unpack what they describe as Australia's “national problem” with maths underperformance — from the equity gaps to the urgent need for high-quality curriculum materials and teacher support. Amy and Nick share key findings from their research, including a national teacher survey and international case studies, as well as practical insights from some of Australia's most effective schools. We dive deep into what explicit instruction really looks like, the power of fluency, and how the instructional hierarchy can help teachers better sequence their maths lessons. Whether you're a school leader, instructional coach, or passionate teacher, this conversation will leave you with clarity, evidence, and next steps to improve maths teaching in your school. Resources mentioned: The Maths Guarantee (Grattan Institute report) The Maths Guarantee: A guide for principals (Grattan Institute) Teach Like a Champion – Doug Lemov Teaching Primary Mathematics – George Booker Eddie Wu Craig Barton Ochre Education PR1ME International EAST materials Maths Olympiad Times Tables Rock Stars James Dobson - From Research to Reality: A Primary Maths Resource Toolkit The schools they visited for case studies were: Wattle Grove Primary, a government school in suburban Perth  Bentleigh West Primary, a government school in suburban Melbourne  Ballarat Clarendon College, an independent school in regional Victoria  St Bernard's Primary, a Catholic school in Batemans Bay on the NSW south coast  Charlestown South Public, a government school in Newcastle, NSW  The Entrance Public, a government school on the NSW central coast  Budgewoi Public, a government school also on the NSW central coast  The final three schools are part of the Explicit and Systematic Teaching (EAST) network, a grassroots network which exists to champion explicit teaching in NSW government schools   You can connect with Amy: Twitter/X: @Amy_L_Haywood   You can connect with Nick: Twitter/X: @NickJParkinson   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter/X: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   About  Amy Haywood Amy Haywood is the Deputy Program Director of Grattan's Education Program. Amy has a background as an educator and brings this practical experience to her work as an education policy researcher. She is the co-author of several Grattan reports, including Ending the lesson lottery: How to improve curriculum planning in schools, The Reading Guarantee: How to give every child the best chance of success, Spreading success: Why Australia should trial multi-school organisations, and The Maths Guarantee: How to boost students' learning in primary schools. Amy taught English in secondary schools for five years. During this time, she presented at statewide teaching conferences and wrote several study guides for Macmillan Education. Before joining Grattan, Amy worked as a manager in Deloitte Access Economics' Education Policy team, where she led schooling projects focused on system design, workforce reform, and teaching practice. Amy has a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Teaching from the University of Melbourne. As part of her postgraduate degree, she studied international education policy while on exchange at the University of Oulo in Finland. She is a registered teacher.   Nick Parkinson Nick is a Senior Associate in Grattan's Education Program, where he has co-authored reports on whole-school curriculum, multi-school organisation, and primary maths. He also contributed to reports on catch-up tutoring and early reading. Through this research, Nick has conducted case studies of nearly 30 leading schools and analysed more than 5,000 teacher survey results. Nick holds a Master of Teaching from the Melbourne Graduate School of Education. Before studying teaching, Nick completed a Bachelor of Arts and a Diploma of Languages at the University of Melbourne. He is a 2022 Westpac Future Leader. Before joining Grattan, Nick worked as a consultant at Nous Group where he contributed to projects on school culture, student assessment, and occupational safety. Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast  

Ross Nobel deserves the title of The Funniest Touring Comedian and he’s coming back to Canberra…and Queanbeyan…and Batemans Bay. We’re lucky to have him return after Ross posted a pic of himself in hospital recently that had the world worried but he assured Rod and Gabi that he’d tour in an Ambulance if he had to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The quiet charm of Batemans Bay is at the centre of a heated debate, as proposals emerge for apartment towers up to 100 metres tall to tackle housing affordability and growing demand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Tangney qualified in 2008 and moved from his hometown of Cork to work in London. During a period of travelling, he met the love of his life – now his wife – on the Gold Coast, where he also worked for a while. While his time there was influential, it was his experience at Avenue Dental on the Sunshine Coast (Sunny Coast) that made the biggest impact on his professional outlook. The owner's focus on cultivating a superb team culture stood out to Steve as the secret to their success. In 2017, Steve seized the opportunity to purchase a dental practice in Batemans Bay, a short plane journey from Sydney. (It is well worth listening to this podcast to discover how this opportunity came about.) At the start of his venture in 2017, Steve's practice had just two chairs and a team of five. Fast forward to today, and he proudly owns three locations with a team of 36 dedicated professionals. Steve's expansion story is rooted in his commitment to fostering an environment where team members can truly flourish and grow. In this inspiring podcast, you'll learn about: Leadership and structure: Steve emphasises a flat organisational structure with no Practice Managers, which has resulted in high staff retention and remarkable employee satisfaction. Creating the right environment: Alongside his partner, Eoin, they have developed a workplace where people rarely leave, and even when they do, they often wish to return. Empowering team solutions: He has nurtured a culture where team members are empowered to solve the practice's challenges and issues independently. Cross-training benefits: Discover the advantages of cross-training and how it fosters a superb team spirit. Team bonding in Fiji: Steve and his team once travelled to Fiji for a team bonding experience, yielding lasting benefits for the practice. He reckons it was the best return on investment he ever made. Ongoing development: A strong focus on team training and continuous development is a cornerstone of their practice's ethos. This podcast is truly inspirational as you will discover Steve Tangney's remarkable journey and business philosophy. Listen below or via your favourite podcast player.

On the way to Batemans Bay you’ll see a few groupings of rocking horses glued to fallen logs. They are a cute distraction for the kids and are positioned right when they’d be starting to ask “are we there yet?” but is there a reason behind them? Why did they start appearing? Rod and Gabi are trying to get to the bottom of it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In what has been called a ‘transformational decade' towards 2035 emissions reduction targets, this conversation explores how two underrepresented groups in climate change decision making, First Nations and settler women, can form innovative partnerships to amplify, while not conflating, First Nations and all women's voices to support gender justice and self-determination to transform nation-building towards climate security and long-term human and planetary wellbeing.For this important conversation, WCC Founder, Dr Janet Salisbury, was in conversation with:Bec Blurton (Managing Director, First Nations Affairs and WCC Steering Circle member),Robyn James (Global Leader for Gender Equity at The Nature Conservancy)Terri Reid (Project Coordinator, Wiyi Yani U Thangani Institute for First Nations Gender Justice, ANU).Earth Matters is grateful for this collaboration with the Women's Climate Congress..Earth Matters #1496 was produced by Bec Horridge on the lands of the Walbunja, Batemans Bay, NSW.

Interview by Kris PetersAustralian music icon Diesel kick-started his Bootleg Melancholy Album Tour in December with explosive shows in Avoca Beach and Kiama, where fans got to experience the special musical language he has developed with his band of stalwarts, Richie Vez on bass and Lee Moloney on drums. Presented by New World Artists, Diesel, alongside Vez and Moloney, will resume the Bootleg Melancholy Album Tour this March in Warragul, followed by Melbourne, Launceston, Hobart, Perth, Batemans Bay, Newcastle, Sydney, Wyong, Adelaide with proceedings drawing to a close on Saturday, May 3 in Elizabeth.The two set performance showcases Diesel's impressive career spanning over three decades, with boundless energy and vitality infused into every song, old and new, the audience will be treated to an unforgettable experience shared with music lovers nationwide. “With so much material to draw from, I'm excited to blend new songs with classics,” Diesel shares. “We make quite a bit of sound for a three-piece, and each show will reflect that energy!” Fans can expect a dynamic set list featuring perennial favourites like Tip Of My Tongue, Soul Revival, All Come Together, Man Alive, Never Miss Your Water and Cry In Shame, alongside “new family member” tracks from Bootleg Melancholy.Diesel is also excited to announce an exclusive guitar giveaway with long-standing partner, Fender. Every ticket purchased for the 2025 Bootleg Melancholy Album Tour —including those who have already purchased tickets—will automatically go into the draw to WIN a signed Squire Sonic Stratocaster Electric Guitar, there's one guitar to be won at every show. At the conclusion of the tour, Diesel will personally draw a major prize winner, who will receive a one-on-one Zoom guitar lesson with the Australian legend—a truly unique and exciting opportunity for fans and aspiring musicians alike.One of Australia's greatest success stories, Diesel, has spent three decades weaving his one-of-a-kind musical magic into his rock and blues-fuelled sounds, both as part of the band Johnny Diesel & The Injectors and, more recently, as a solo artist. With multiple #1 ARIA charting albums under his belt, six ARIA award wins and millions of streams alongside a legion of fans, Diesel's creative skillset also expands beyond his own projects, with the talented artist also renowned for his work as a producer and multi-instrumentalist.HEAVY caught up with Diesel on the eve of the first show to find out more. Given the amount of touring Diesel has done throughout his career, we ask if he still gets the same enjoyment out of life on the road."There are some things that I've become more aware of that I don't like," he measured "The good thing about that is you become more aware. You can let it bother you or become more aware of it and… accept, maybe, or take steps to try and avoid. That's the good thing about experience, I suppose. When you first start you just go 'why does that happen?' or 'what do you mean?' Now, I wouldn't say that there's very few variables or surprising things. I think the most challenging thing (laughs)… let's get down to the basics. Watching the carousel go around and your gear doesn't come out. That's always a good start to the day (laughs). Which has happened. Then you think, okay, call this person. Call that person. Call music stores. You start begging and borrowing and then you have to calculate it's gonna come on that flight, but will it make it to the gig in time for the crew? This is all things that have happened, and the crowd, they're not to know. it's not their problem. That's always the biggest challenges. You always allow enough time, of course, but then it becomes like a sliding scale. How much time can you allow because you've got commitments before that and it's also the massive expense of going the day before and things like that. So you've got everyone on hold and you have accommodation and cars for an extra day. These are all big factors for a touring party."In the full interview, Diesel discusses the Bootleg Melancholy Album Tour in more detail, what to expect, the performance time over two sets, balancing each setlist, the other members of his touring band, how to win a signed Squire Sonic Stratocaster Electric Guitar at each show, future music and more including a few music and life lessons learnt along the way.Tickets and more information www.diesel.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

Paul tunes in live from the great NSW town of Batemans Bay, and reflects on how the community's spirits prevailed over the devastating Black Summer bushfires five years ago. Plus, Albo goes all in on 'Mediscare'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yuin elder, Tom Slockee describes his experience organising the rehousing of aboriginal families who fled their burning houses in Mogo NSW in 2019. Music: Why you tryna bring us down  from Melbourne based artist Canisha Barkindji song woman Nancy Bates, latest single, "Blood Red Moon". Set against the backdrop of the Menindee Lakes, in far west New South Wales. It is a celebration of the healing power of nature, friendship, and the enduring strength of women. Wyirrt Wyirrt (Food of the Country);A version of a traditional song, which comes from Karajarri Country in WA's north-west and was sung by Family Shoveller Band's great-great-great-great grandmother as she walked between Broome and Bidyadanga gathering food. South West Syndicate is a First Nations led multicultural hip-hop collective from South West Sydney. The group formed in the late 80's and rose to prominence in the 1990's. They are now back with a renewed hunger. The song is Paradise. The Ants: A brand new release from Tandanya/Adelaide-based post-punk six piece Coldwave  Earth Matters #1462 was produced by Bec Horridge on the beautiful Walbunja and Yuin Country, Batemans Bay, NSW. 

New CoreLogic data has found rent in three quarters of Australia's biggest regional areas are now higher than ever – with WA and Queensland topping the list. The biggest increase was in Batemans Bay in NSW rising by around 6 percent in the past three months – which is about $32 extra a week. In this episode of The Briefing, we're joined by CoreLogic's Eliza Owen to find out why regional rents are soaring and what can be done to make regional areas affordable for Australians unable to afford to rent in cities. Headlines: $300 energy bill rebate unlikely to affect inflation    The government and the opposition condemn Greens for involvement in pro-Palestinian protests Victorians can now report dodgy rentals with Consumer Affairs  First British bank notes featuring King Charles and a banana milkshake    Follow The Briefing:TikTok: @listnrnewsroomInstagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroomFacebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With both our hosts returning a tad late from their adventures of the weekend, there's lots to catch up on. From the ups and downs around our adventurer community, to the very long, long runs and walks down under and across the ditch, people have been busy! Hear about Mel's triple treat of Stebonheath, Thorndon Juniors and Adelaide Airport, Olly's Batemans Bay return, plus roving reports from Tracey at Broadbeach Waters and Alison at Gordon Spratt Reserve. After that we'll need another coffee, thanks Dazza!

Skye Falzon, a professional boxer from Batemans Bay on the New South Wales South Coast, and her partner Ameir are helping to change lives through the power of boxing.

Ed Swift chats with Simon Nash about their award winning sparkling wine range and the Printhie winery experience. Everything looks inviting about the Cellar Door and Restaurant, you can even have a glass of Sparkling and a Batemans Bay oyster. @thewineshowaustralia @printhiewines

We talk with John Parkes on the Southern Gold Coast about properties in Currumbin. And Pat Jameson from Batemans Bay, NSW gives us a look into the real estate market. The summer series of podcasts looks back over 2023.  Listen here: https://apple.co/3wub8Le ► Subscribe here to never miss an episode: https://www.podbean.com/user-xyelbri7gupo ► INSTAGRAM: @therealestatepodcast ► APPLE: https://apple.co/42n339w ► Email:  myrealestatepodcast@gmail.com  We include content that looks at Real estate development and Real estate industry insights. Home buying tips and commercial real estate for Sydney real estate, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth properties. Investment strategies and real estate trends for Adelaide real estate, Canberra, Gold Coast and Darwin. Including powerful mortgages and finance insights. Real estate agents and brokers. Real estate technology and real estate law and regulations, property developments and real estate industry analysis. Property investing for first home buyers and beginners, market reports and negotiation skills and contracts for the Australian investor real estate market.

We talk to Pat Jameson, Principal of Blackshaw Coastal in Batemans Bay NSW about the real estate property market trend. Why are there discounted prices?  ► Subscribe here to never miss an episode: https://www.podbean.com/user-xyelbri7gupo ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealestatepodcast/?hl=en  ► APPLE: https://apple.co/42n339w ► Email:  myrealestatepodcast@gmail.com    We include content that looks at Real estate development and Real estate industry insights.   We include content on home buying tips and commercial real estate. Also real estate market analysis and real estate investment strategies. Including residential property market and real estate trends. Also real estate finance and real estate agents and brokers. Plus real estate technology and real estate law and regulations, and real estate development and real estate industry insights. And real estate investing for beginners, real estate market reports and real estate negotiation skills.     #sydneyproperty #Melbourneproperty #brisbaneproperty #perthproperty 

It's the ABC episode – All ‘bout Collingwood! TOC joins Mel on Level 2 to recap the weekend's parkrun party at Batemans Bay, explain dots, and admit that Keto cupcakes taste rather good! Rachel's back, Dazza hosts the prematch parkrun function, and Pippa wraps up Streaky September.                  

Ladies and gentlemen, put on your fancy hats and grab a glass of champagne because today we're talking about the Phar Lap, Makybe Diva, and Winx of oyster shucking - Jimmy Yiannaros! This shucking legend has left his competitors in the dust with his lightning-fast speed and surgical precision, making him a force to be reckoned with in the oyster world. Just like those famous racehorses, Jimmy has become a household name in his field, inspiring awe and admiration in all who witness his shucking prowess. So, saddle up and get ready to dive into the exciting world of Jimmy Yiannaros………. https://www.instagram.com/batemansbay_oysters/?hl=en https://www.naroomaoysterfestival.com Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John Susman  https://www.instagram.com/fisheads/?hl=en Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork The Fishtales Seafood podcast with John Susman will tell the stories of the catchers, growers, sellers and servers of seafood around the world. A food podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Food Podcast Network.

Ladies and gentlemen, put on your fancy hats and grab a glass of champagne because today we're talking about the Phar Lap, Makybe Diva, and Winx of oyster shucking - Jimmy Yiannaros! This shucking legend has left his competitors in the dust with his lightning-fast speed and surgical precision, making him a force to be reckoned with in the oyster world. Just like those famous racehorses, Jimmy has become a household name in his field, inspiring awe and admiration in all who witness his shucking prowess. So, saddle up and get ready to dive into the exciting world of Jimmy Yiannaros………. https://www.instagram.com/batemansbay_oysters/?hl=en https://www.naroomaoysterfestival.com Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John Susman  https://www.instagram.com/fisheads/?hl=en Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork The Fishtales Seafood podcast with John Susman will tell the stories of the catchers, growers, sellers and servers of seafood around the world. A food podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Food Podcast Network.

Pour another coffee – Mel & Olly are delirious after their adventures at Batemans Bay and Maria Creek Reserve parkruns. Luckily we have Tracey in a TuTu bouncing in at Ecco Ripley parkrun, David swinging past at Wannaroo parkrun, and over the ditch, Alison floats in with a report from Hamilton Lake. To keep us awake, we discuss worldwide parkrun elevation, we hear the March rundown from the Birthday Boy, plus there's Dazza's, mail, the Consolidated Club Report and …wake up, Jodi!!

Please check out our website: www.heart2heartwalk.org which contains links to handy links. If you need support: click on the Support Directory link on the main page.This is not a sugar coated account of life in the emergency services, and listener discretion is advised._______________________Bruce Cameron AFSM.  Recently retired as a Superintendent with Fire Rescue NSW after an amazing 42 year career.This is the first of our special edition 'Hot Debrief' episodes, where we talk to Bruce about his career, family and life through the Hot Debrief, or Hot Wash mantra:1. What worked well;2. What didn't go so well; and 3. What would you do differently if you could give your 18 year old self some advice.Bruce talks about starting out in 1980 with (the then) NSW Fire Brigades as a Retained Fire Fighter at Glenbrook in the Blue Mountains of NSW and working through the ranks while specialising in all things rescue.  Bruce's career saw him do multiple international and interstate deployments for both training and emergency responses.  Bruce is a highly decorated career firefighter, who has given everything he could during his amazing career, so listen on to hear this story.DEPLOYMENTS - Incidents Base of Operations Commander Northern Rivers Floods (Lismore) 2022.Strike Team Leader, Northern Rivers Floods 2020.Strike Team Leader, NSW bush fire season. Numerous locations. 2019/20.Team Leader, NSW Field Hospital - South Coast bushfires (Batemans Bay) 2019.Safety Advisor, Tasmania bushfires. North West Coast 2019.Strike Team Leader, Northern NSW Floods, Rapid Damage Assessments, 2017.USAR Team Leader, Taskforce deployment to Christchurch Earthquake, NZ, 2011.Team Leader, Flood rescue deployment to Queensland 2011.NSWFB Team Leader, Banda Aceh Indonesia, Boxing Day Tsunami response 2004.Canberra Bushfires – Strike Team 2003.DEPLOYMENTS – Training and exercises USA as Deputy Task Force Leader, exercise Shaken Fury (Joint NSW & Qld.) 2019.United Nations (UN) Asia Pacific Disaster Exercise, Mongolia. 2014.United Nations (UN) USAR Classification for Oman, Middle East, USAR Team. (2012).Numerous Australia wide USAR training exercises and deployments.Bruce talks about the importance of balancing your professional/work pressures with healthy external pursuits, where Bruce is an accomplished author and historian, artist and rock climber.  Bruce also talks through the real toll working in the emergency services can have on you, and your family and the importance of continual self care.Bruce can be contacted via Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/bruce.cameron.9237Check out this video of Bruce, his career and his painting: YouTube LinkFollow the podcast on Instagram:  @h2hwalk.podcastFollow the podcast on Facebook: h2hwalk.podcastOur walk: www.heart2heartwalk.orgInstagram: @heart2heartwalk2023Facebook: Heart2HeartWalk2023#H2hwalk #triplezeroalliance #heart2heartwalk #firstresponderfamily #firstrespondermentalhealth#firstrespondersaustralia #firstresponder #firstresponderfamily #FirstResponderPTSD #firstrespondersuicide #ptsd

On New Year's Eve 2019, author and writer Zoe Simmons watched her hometown of Batemans Bay, on the southern coast of New South Wales, burn before her eyes during the terrifying Black Summer Bushfires. She shares her stories of survival and experience as a disabled journalist during this time in a new book — and with us today on our podcast Brainwaves. Zoe who is an advocate for mental health, disability and bushfire recovery, has also had her writing widely published in publications such as the New York Post, POPSUGAR and news.com.au. Join our host Flic Manning and tune in at 5pm (AEST) on 3CR Community Radio! Find out more about Zoe via her website: https://zoesimmons.com.au https://flicmanning.com/

Lucy Wessell contacted Australian True Crime to tell her family's story about the unforeseeable and tragic loss of her brother Andrew - who is remembered by them as a kind and gentle man who loved his family, animals, and nature. He was a seasoned traveller who had friends all over the world. Andrew Drake was stabbed to death in 2019. Andrew, 29, died on the lawn of a house in Batemans Bay on the NSW South Coast, as his sister Penny desperately tried to save his life. The property where he was killed was the home of then 18-year-old Daniel Sharpe, who lived with his parents David and Julie.  Andrew and his sister Penny were invited over to the house for a drink - the kind of thing people do to get to know their neighbours. The night turned into a nightmare - resulting in Andrew's shocking death. Daniel Sharpe was acquitted of murder, but found guilty of manslaughter by a New South Wales Supreme Court jury.  It was a decision that shattered Andrew's family and Lucy wanted to tell her their story, especially about what the jury didn't hear. Lucy is speaking up for Andrew, so his killer's claims of what happened are not how Andrew is portrayed.  Homicide Victims' Support Group NSW - https://www.hvsgnsw.org.au/ If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact: Lifeline on 13 11 14 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) For ad-free listening, early access and exclusive content, join Australian True Crime Plus on Apple Podcasts here: http://apple.co/australiantruecrime  CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here and listen to her podcast Killer Content here. Guests: Lucy WessellProducer/Editor: Matthew TankardExecutive Producer: Jacqueline TonksRecorded at a Hub Australia Media Studio. Find the workspace that's right for you at https://www.hubaustralia.com/  GET IN TOUCH: Send us a question or comment on this episode to be used in our "Episode Download" series: https://www.speakpipe.com/ATC Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTrueCrimePod/ Email the show at team@smartfella.com.au Australian True Crime is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. Your story matters and how you tell it matters even moreSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime. For a few dollars per month, you can listen to every episode early and ad free, access fortnightly bonus content, and even get your name shouted out on the show! Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Growing up on the NSW South Coast David Tinker (The Sandbar, Batemans Bay) loved the lifestyle of quite country town and the serenity of the sea. Unsure of what he wanted to do with his life, a job as a kitchen hand at a local restaurant swept him into the undertow of the hospitality sector where he suddenly felt at home. It lead to an incredible career with the likes of Serge Danserou and Pierre Gagnaire, but a yearning to start a family saw him head back to his roots. After such an intense and creative career the move home has a hard landing, but a chance to open his own restaurant and express himself through food re-invigorated his passion and has caught the attention of locals and travellers alike. https://quayshotel.com.au/restaurant/ Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

The route from Sydney to Canberra is as picturesque as they come. Rolling hills are dotted with cool-climate wineries, crackling fireplaces and sandstone cottages.Wind your way through fine dining destinations and unexpected delights from Sydney to Canberra. A road trip from Sydney to Canberra is one of Australia's most popular driving experiences. There are two ways to get to the nation's capital: via a stunning coastal drive along the eastern seaboard, or a spectacular drive through the heart of rural New South Wales. Both of which showcase areas of incredible natural beauty, as well as some very quaint and historic rural towns.The 285-km road trip from Sydney to Canberra takes around 3 hours and 10 minutes of pure driving time. Stops include Bowral, Lake George, Royal National Park, Wollongong and Kiama, as well as Batemans Bay and Jervis Bay, depending on your route.This is just a small selection of the many wonderful landmarks and places of interest you can check out on this awesome journey- Listen on Apple, Google, I Heart Radio and Spotify to The Road Less Travelled, made in Australia for Australians.Get That bucket list underway!We do not receive any corporate dollars for this show. If you are able to support the show with ongoing payments, we would love it if you could do so via our Patreon page here:https://www.patreon.com/join/6940537/signup?ru=undefined, or we now offer a once off payment support via Stripe- https://buy.stripe.com/test_bIYeXIeexdCw4CY3ccDid you know that you can speak to us to feature this show on your community radio station, or website, we would love to talk with you. If you would like to reach out and help us with this fiercely Australian and independent podcast with sponsorship or product support, please contact us.We love your feedback and comments, and if you have something that you think we should feature, review, visit or discuss, then please drop us an email phatcat@iinet.net.auLike us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramSupport us with regular contributions on PatreonTo make a once off contribution on StripePlease leave us a rating or review and share us with your mates!Thank you for supporting us, visit www.phatcatmedia.com.au for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk to Sarah Ralston LJ Hooker in Batemans Bay and talk about the seaside lifestyle change so many people are buying into. You can now enter the Hunter Valley trip, Katie is here again. ► Subscribe here to never miss an episode: https://www.podbean.com/user-xyelbri7gupo ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealestatepodcast/?hl=en  ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070592715418 ► Email:  myrealestatepodcast@gmail.com  IF YOU LIKE THIS PODCAST please head to iTunes and Subscribe, Rate & Review the Real Estate Podcast     #sydneyproperty #Melbourneproperty #brisbaneproperty #perthproperty

Sharon Halliday is the author of Messages from the Heart, co-author of 365 Moments of Grace, a Reiki practitioner, Angel Intuitive, speaker and workshop facilitator...and mum of two and wife to one living in Batemans Bay, Australia.  Connect with Sharon: https://www.sharonhalliday.com https://www.instagram.com/sharonhalliday/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-halliday/ https://www.facebook.com/sharonhallidayauthor https://twitter.com/SharonLHalliday/ Download the Manifest it Now app

Shepparton's new multi-million dollar courthouse (pictured) is, along with the rest of the city, at risk of being uninsurable because of risks posed by climate change -  Shepparton proper is on a flood plain and so threatened with flooding. Yes, Shepparton is a benign place, but it is strikingly flat and while for decades that has been a bonus allowing for extensive irrigation, it is now a burden as widespread flooding under a new climate regime could bring major flooding. You can read about this dilemma in the SBS story - "One in 25 Australian properties will be uninsurable by 2030 due to climate change, report warns"; or in the story by Climate Councillor, NIcki Hutley, in a Melbourne Age story "Climate change is making our homes uninsurable"; or a story from The Guardian - "Flood and cyclone-prone areas in eastern Australia may be ‘uninsurable' by 2030, report suggests". The report from the Climate Council - "One in 25 Australian homes uninsurable by 2030: Climate Council launches cutting edge digital climate-risk map". And on the ABC it was: "Climate change means 1 in 25 homes could become uninsurable by 2030, report warns". Other Quick Climate Links for today are: "OUR WARMING PLANET: CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS AND ADAPTATION"; "Climate Impacts: Special IPCC report knowledge share"; "EPA: Investigate increase in toxic pollution!"; "Introducing the Climate Justice Legal Project"; "WOTCH vs VicForests: protecting threatened species after the bushfires"; "The Earth is getting hotter due to human activities that release heat-trapping gases into the atmosphere"; "What Is "Loss and Damage" from Climate Change? 6 Key Questions, Answered"; "ACT2025 Presents: Developing Countries Lay Out Demands Ahead of COP27 Climate Talks"; "Delivering on the Glasgow Climate Pact in a changing world"; "Firm releases guide helping enterprises reduce value chain carbon emissions"; "Labor says power prices are going up. The Coalition says they aren't. Who's right?"; "Policymakers Must Focus on These 6 Areas to Slow Down Climate Change"; "Beyond electric cars: how electrifying trucks, buses, tractors and scooters will help tackle climate change"; "Loy Yang Breakdown Burns AGL Energy"; "Voters believe they're doing their bit on climate but want government to do more"; "Tasmania slowed logging and became one of first carbon-negative places in the world"; "Mangroves killed during Black Summer bushfires near Batemans Bay are not growing back"; "Find out what threatened plants and animals live in your electorate (and what your MP can do about it)"; "Our Warming Planet"; "Introduction to 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy and Hourly Matching: What, Why and How"; "Caesars bets on solar, breaks ground on three projects in Atlantic City"; "Did California actually hit 97% renewables in April? Yes and no"; "Your Kids Can Handle Dangerous Ideas"; "Strong Winds Keep Fueling New Mexico Wildfire"; "Ethiopian drought leading to ‘dramatic' increase in child marriage, Unicef warns"; "Exxon Mobil and Chevron report big jump in profits because of higher oil and gas prices"; "A Black Woman Fought for Her Community, and Her Life, Amidst Polluting Landfills and Vast ‘Borrow Pits' Mined for Sand and Clay"; "Why the Debate Over Russian Uranium Worries U.S. Tribal Nations"; "Why Americans Became More Vulnerable to Oil Price Spikes"; "Climate action is critical for health equity. Community health clinics are key - and need more support."; "Despite COP26 pledges, the world is losing way too many trees"; "Impact of energy-draining ‘vampire devices' overstated, says tech expert"; "Tasmania goes into carbon negative, with researchers saying native forests must be preserved"; "India Swelters Under Intense Heat Wave"; "India, Germany ink $10.5B deal for climate action targets"; "India's power consumption spiked to all-time high of 132.98 billion units in April due to heatwave"; "‘Not a plan': Cannon-Brookes, AGL chief clash over future of Australian energy giant"; "Adbri lays down new targets to tackle cement's carbon problem"; "Voters believe they're doing their bit on climate but want government to do more"; "Mike Cannon-Brookes says large AGL shareholders back his bid to stop energy giant's demerger"; "I've worked in agriculture all my life. Who can I vote for to protect Victoria's food bowl?"; Enjoy "Music for a Warming World". Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/climateconversations

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with entrepreneur, community leader, and the acting Mayor of Eurobodalla on the NSW South Coast, Mat Hatcher, about why passion sets business up for success, how to immerse customers in your storytelling, and the power of language when delivering experiences.Mat Hatcher was born in the US state of Alabama, but left when he was 19 and discovered Australia. Today, he definitely qualifies as an honorary Aussie thanks to his status as the youngest ever Mayor of Eurobodalla Shire on the south coast of New South Wales, a region which is home to visitor favourite Batemans Bay.Prior to his appointment at the end of 2021, Mat was well known in and around the area for being an active presence in community affairs and support, jointly receiving Eurobodalla's 2020 Local Hero Award for his bushfire recovery work.Since 2003 he has been involved in managing bars and restaurants in the UK, USA and down under, racking up travel to over 75 countries in the process.  One of these trips, to East Timor, fuelled the creation of Moruya-based boutique coffee brand Guerrilla Roasters in 2018, with business partner Lewis McKenzie.  A strong ethical focus and hunger to go against the flow has defined the operation to date.Remarkable TakeawaysWhy understanding local culture is vital to competitive advantage in experience-first businesses such as hospitality.How building your business around a passion-point sets up a story that customers and partners can really connect with.The power of creating ambassadors rather than consumers, and the communal outlook you need to unlock it.Remarkable Quotes“If you think about what your customer goes through from the moment they arrive to the moment they pull away. And you really try to tick all those boxes. In the end you no longer have customers, you have family and you have ambassadors.”“Some of our customers want to hear this amazing story about this amazing farm in Columbia. That we do so much with the family. Some people just want a bloody flat white.”“Australians overall don't like franchises in my opinion. They like that story and they want to connect with the local business, or with any business. They want to know that story and feel like they're part of it.”Connect with MatFollow him on Instagram, Facebook and TwitterLearn more about his story and skillset via Linkedin

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay talks to well-travelled chef and local food delivery business owner Kelly Eastwood about being resourceful in the face of adversity, why personal connection is the ground zero of community and organisational culture, and how care is key to making customers feel crucial.After 14 years of working as a Private Chef to Royalty, Russian Oligarchs and many more on the Forbes list, Kelly Eastwood left the high seas and transferred her skills to Television. Working as a Home Economist and TV Food Producer for shows such as Masterchef, MKR, Better Homes and Gardens and The Great Australian Bake Off. The River Cottage Australia first brought Kelly to the Far South Coast of NSW, and it was there that she started her own business, Eastwood's Deli and Cooking School in picturesque Bermagui, hosting cooking lessons, pop-up dinners and coastal private catering events.During the 2020 bushfires Eastwood's was converted into a Disaster Relief Kitchen for a not-for-profit organisation called World Central Kitchen, where Kelly and a team of 270 volunteers output almost 50,000 meals over a seven week period, feeding firefighters, evacuees and displaced locals in surrounding communities. Soon after the fires were done along came COVID-19 restrictions, forcing Eastwood's to rethink their business model. Now their focus is on catering, cooking lessons and a much loved and ever growing take-home meal delivery service, which operates weekly from Pambula to Batemans Bay.Remarkable Quotes“We've all made lots of friends through our customers, which is just lovely.”“Even if it's just one person and it's 15 kilometres down the track, return trip, we still will deliver to that person because it's a service that we want to offer.”“For me, it's keeping a quality consistent, making sure that our customers are always happy with what we're delivering.”Connect with KellyExplore the Eastwood's websiteFollow their InstagramThank youCredit David Rogers for the photography

Dawn Simpson is a force of nature. She met her husband Bob when they worked for Telstra here - Dawn was the Tower Controller. They were very happily married when Bob developed dementia. Dawn cared for him till his death. Afterwards, she took off around Australia in her campervan helping indigenous women and children in Alice Springs. When she return to her home in Batemans Bay she didn't want to complete her future adventures alone. Dawn applied for the TV Show First Dates Australia, where she was paired with Phil. Holmsey and Jen catch up with Dawn to find out whether she and Phil are still together, that there's no deadline for love and the special "person" who accompanies Dawn on her campervan adventures......

#006 - Clare Lovelace is a yoga teacher, teacher trainer and dear friend of mine, originally from the UK. We met in Sydney at yoga several years ago. Clare now lives in Batemans Bay on the South Coast of NSW and is the owner of the yoga studio, Soul Tribe Studio.On this show, we usually talk all about tiny houses and the tiny lifestyle. And today I wanted to do something a little different, still continuing the conversation around small space living, but in this episode, focusing on Van life.I've asked Clare to join me on the show today to talk about her experiences and lessons from living full-time in her van a few years ago.In this conversation we talk about:Clare's decision to pack up her life in Sydney to live in her vanWhat she learned about herself living the van lifeSmall space living and minimalism principlesHow Clare put yoga in Bateman's Bay "on the map"Lots more!Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:https://tinyhouseconversations.com/006-van-life-minimalist-clare-lovelaceAnd make sure you subscribe so you'll know exactly when new episodes are live!You can follow Clare's adventures here:W: http://clarelovelace.com/ W: https://www.soultribestudio.com.au/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/clarelovelace/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/soultribestudio/  You can follow Lucy's tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversationsFB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations

Hot new stuff coming at you as we talk Batemans Bay with the very funny Daniel Connell. We learn about a harrowing tale involving a stolen car, Daniel's connection to a Big Brother contestant, Pooh's Corner, a flying fox plague and Drew tells us a classic story about him and his brother looking to meet ladies at a caravan park. Lot of good content on this one. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. https://linktr.ee/CommunityNoticeboardPodcast

With current movements is buying rural properties still viable? Matt Knight, prolific rural buyers agent of Precium breaks down the numbers and answers our regional based questions. Matt Knight made his own sea change 14 years ago, now has helped clients in a similar position to purchase their regional property, covering an area from Wollongong right down to Batemans Bay.  Covid is back at our doorstep will this new wave of infections push more buyers out into the outskirts similar to 2020. Will the domestic migration of last year catch up to buyers as they question if what they bought is what they've got? And how much gas does the rural market have left? RELEVANT EPISODES:Episode 173 | Buying in Byron Bay: Overhyped or shrewd investment? | Michael Murray Episode 125 | Innovation in auctioning: how are we selling now? | Damien Cooley GUEST LINKS:https://precium.com.au/ HOST LINKS:Looking for a Sydney Buyers Agent? www.gooddeeds.com.au Work with Veronica: https://linktr.ee/veronicamorgan Looking for a Mortgage Broker? www.wealthful.com.au Work with Chris: hello@wealthful.com.au Send in your questions to: questions@theelephantintheroom.com.au EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: Please note that this has been transcribed by half-human-half-robot, so brace yourself for typos and the odd bit of weirdness…This episode was recorded in July 2021. https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au/podcasts/185  

Local knowledge is so important when it comes to buying property. Aside from knowing the terrain, local buyers agents can give great insight and recommendations you otherwise wouldn't have known on your own. Today, we're talking to a local expert, Buyers Agent Matthew Knight, who will be sharing his tips on what first home buyers should be looking for and the mistakes that can be avoided in his area.  So, in this episode, we're doing a regional spotlight, focusing on the things that first home buyers need to know about buying in the South Coast of New South Wales. From Wollongong all the way down to Batemans Bay, we cover what you need to know to get started! If you enjoy this episode, do give us a like, share it with others who you know will benefit from the show and subscribe to the podcast! We have loads of resources available and if you'd like to talk with us directly, send us an email at support@homebuyeracademy.com.au! See you on the inside!   Episode Highlights: Key places Matt has specific knowledge in [02:23] Patterns and groupings of first home buyers [4:03] How train lines and the commute affect property prices [06:36] Types of property first home buyers are buying in the south at the moment [8:42] Expected property prices in the south & deciding what to buy [9:34] Buyers have to make a decision for themselves [13:45] Pricing changes as you travel further south [14:14] Nowra: The first affordable South Coast regional option [15:30] How are prices south of Nowra? [17:32] Advice for people moving into a new community (and mistakes that go with it) [20:39] Investor activity in the South Coast [22:24] Mistakes first home buyers make when buying in the south [25:00] Why inspecting a property's contracts & documents is important [27:44] Find a solicitor that knows local property [30:31] Crazy things Matt has seen first home buyers do [30:59]   Link mentioned: Check out our Where to Buy workshop!   About our guest: Matthew Knight is a buyers agent who helps property buyers get even better results using research, negotiation and due diligence. His 15-year experience in investing research has helped 100's of individuals reach their goals, helping investors get their first property and then going on to 2/3/4 properties quickly and safely. Matthew is affiliated with Precium, a company that provides a range of property solutions including property research, deal finding, investment coaching, renovation support, and joint ventures.  Check out Precium   Connect With Us: Home Buyer Academy Website (https://www.homebuyeracademy.com.au/)   If you enjoyed today's podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share the show! There's more to come, so we hope to have you along with us on this journey!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olly was out adventuring at Greenway parkrun with parkdogs a plenty. And while her dogs are letting themselves be heard, Mel reports on all the local sights she missed seeing at Ted Scobie Oval. There are roving reports from Alison, playing notparkrun host at Puarenga, Mark visiting Batemans Bay and Lyndell drops in from SS Koopa Trail. Plus all the usual sass from The Informant.

The South Coast of NSW from Batemans Bay to the Victorian border boasts a myriad of estuaries, bays, inlets and coastal lakes that all hold quality black and yellowfin bream.  In today's episode sponsored tournament angler and passionate fisher Justine Tominey takes us into the waterways of her back yard and shares some tips to help us catch the cagey bream that she loves to target. ________________________ Free report for ALF listeners now available! Find out the lures that are favoured by Australia's top anglers for a number of the country's favourite species! https://doclures.com/top-lure-recommendations/ ________________________ The ALF Podcast is free to listen to and helps tens of thousands of anglers each week. But it's not free to produce...... Please consider lending a hand by joining Team Doc Lures. https://team.doclures.com ________________________ Full show notes for this episode: https://doclures.com/eurobodalla-bream-justine-tominey/

163: Jason Agosta   Brad skips parkrun this week meets up with Ellie to run in her workout up in Batemans Bay.Julian shapes up for a 10K time trial in the week ahead.Brady explains it all to the private investigator incidentally following him. It was a huge day at the Launceston Running Festival Brett Robinson runs the fastest half marathon on Tasmanian soil in 1:01:38 clearing Tom Do Canto and Ed Goddard in the Half Marathon with Andrea Seccafien dominating the field in front of Jessica Stenson and Katinka von Elsner-Wellsteed.Jack Rayner was clear in front leaving the pack of Jordan Williamsz, Liam Adams and Andre Waring to contest the minor placings, with Gen Gregson making it 4 10km victories from 4 starts ahead of Rose Davies and Izzy Batt-Doyle.Launceston Running Festival Results  https://www.instagram.com/p/CItb6GonvDh/    Moose presents the listener question of the week as to how well suited a speed-based athlete would be training for the longer distances, then the boys close with a preview of the Albie Thomas Mile on this weekend, including IRP 5000m Challenge II. Jason Agosta chats with Sophie to talk about a wide range of topics, starting with his early development as a junior at Doncaster Athletics Club and the conditioning that young athletes need to grow in the sport. Goes into the typical training structure during the 80s and the highlights of his running career including representing Australia in the 1986 World Cross Country Championships in Switzerland in the time of Deeks and Mona. Jason gives his thoughts on the current state of athletics and racing and pinpoints a pivotal moment when it changed from grassroots competition into an elitist pursuit and the flaws in the model around supporting young athletes with sponsorship.Jason then shares some diverse moments in career including his interest in his profession of podiatry and work in the media, and then rounds out the chat sharing his observations between the athletes who have the persistence to make it against those who don’t, why male coaches should talk openly about women’s hormonal health and the importance of keeping it simple.   Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com For shoes or running apparel contact Julian at: https://www.facebook.com/therunningcompanyballarat/ Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

The quiet faith of Forbes Most Powerful Woman in the World 2020, Christmas in Batemans Bay after bushfires, floods and COVID, the man who kept CS Lewis' legacy alive, and the dog, the drunk and the decisions we make. 

In this episode, we explore how to be prepared and ready in the event of a disaster. To help us understand what to do, how to do it and where to go to go to find all the information for our Safety Plans, you will hear from Maria Stirling, Safety Manager Community & Consumer, Rolf Light, Licensee of Torquay & Urangan & Janette Hunt, Postal Manager at Batemans Bay.We want you to give you the tools to be prepared and as such, have partnered with the Red Cross. We encourage you to take 15 minutes out of your day, over the next week and Download the Red Cross RediPlan: a free disaster preparedness guide packed with helpful hints and clever strategies on how to prepare for disasters and make your emergency plan.If you have any other questions, or would like or get in contact with our team on: retailacademy@auspost.com.au

The Nostalgic Vagabond this time catches up with an old high school colleague from Batemans Bay, one and only, Aussie stand up comedian - Daniel Connell. Instagram:@daniel_connell_comedy Allan is curious to know some of the interesting places Dan has visited performing on tour both at home and overseas but also those other places, when off the clock, taking time out with his wife.

Victoria's hotel quarantine inquiry gets underway as another day delivers hundreds more COVID-19 cases in that state; and a pop up testing clinic is overwhelmed at Batemans Bay, epidemiologist Catherine Bennett warns of “greater epidemic potential” in the NSW;

Victoria's hotel quarantine inquiry gets underway as another day delivers hundreds more COVID-19 cases in that state; and a pop up testing clinic is overwhelmed at Batemans Bay, epidemiologist Catherine Bennett warns of “greater epidemic potential” in the NSW;

Residents of Batemans Bay are on edge after a coronavirus cluster has been linked to a local pub. Demand for testing reached capacity today with locals vulnerable to the virus turned away at two COVID-19 pop-up clinics. And the push for regional aged care home so elderly are not forced to move to the cities.

In all of Australia, Batemans Bay and the South Coast was one of the worst affected. With devastation everywhere, formal government services and charities weren’t able to cope. This is the story of the little known community initiative that saw the breach and stepped in to fill the gap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In all of Australia, Batemans Bay and the South Coast was one of the worst affected. With devastation everywhere, formal government services and charities weren’t able to cope. This is the story of the little known community initiative that saw the breach and stepped in to fill the gap.

Lucy grew up Batemans Bay on the south coast of NSW and didn’t have an agricultural background but decided she was interested in environmental science and sustainability leading her to study a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at the University of Sydney which has only allowed her to grow a tremendous passion for agriculture. Currently Lucy is working as a Relationship Analyst at Rabobank in Esperance WA, previously worked as an Extension and Development Agronomist at Cotton Seed Distributors. Lucy founded Get Agducated (I: @getagducated) in 2019 to be able to show people where their food and fibre come from and the people, processes and jobs behind it all. Really want to bridge the gap between the city and the country so people have a better understanding of agriculture and may consider agricultural careers as a good pathway for them. Lucy is keen on working to grow Get Agducated further to reach as many people as possible to be a really influencing part of that conversation bridging the divide. Don't forget to send us an email if you know of a story that we should tell at hello@generationag.com.au *Become a Patreon Partner* - https://patreon.com/generationag Find us here: Instagram: @generation.ag Twitter: @generation_ag Website: www.generationag.com.au

How would you react if you received this SMS? BUSHFIRE WARNING. LEAVE NOW. When we evacuate from a bushfire, we fall into one of seven types of evacuee; from Threat Deniers, to Worried Waverers, to Experienced Independents. This is the story of a bad evacuee turned good.

How would you react if you received this SMS? BUSHFIRE WARNING. LEAVE NOW. When we evacuate from a bushfire, we fall into one of seven types of evacuee; from Threat Deniers, to Worried Waverers, to Experienced Independents. This is the story of a bad evacuee turned good.

How would you react if you received this SMS? BUSHFIRE WARNING. LEAVE NOW. When we evacuate from a bushfire, we fall into one of seven types of evacuee; from Threat Deniers, to Worried Waverers, to Experienced Independents. This is the story of a bad evacuee turned good.

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 We are in a terrible, fiery  climate emergency. Humans and animals are in crisis. We have seen at least a billion animals die [not including billions of insects. This number is rapidly rising  as animals face starvation in destroyed ecosystems where there is no food.  Responding to this on the front line of this are the wildlife rescue groups .  They have always been there caring for injured animas and orphans. Now they are  massively  mobilizing  to leave out food and for the animals in the burnt out forest and heal those that are injured.Earth Matters brings you a glimpse of the life of  wildlife carer Belinda Hogarth _Boyd and plugs you into some  ideas and places where you too can help. Music :  Superb Wrens, Honeyeaters, Rufous Whistler, Olive backed Oriole from  'A Morning in the Australian Bush' album by Listening Earth"This week's show is #1227 was produced by Bec HorridgeLINKS:Despite the enormous devastation, the Government is taking a miserly approach to our iconic wildlife who have been decimated by bushfires.Last week, I called on the PM to fund the treatment and rehabilitation of fire-affected wildlife. We've now pressured Scott Morrison into action, but his announcement today of a one-off $50 million for animals is just a drop in the ocean of what's needed. Can you join me in letting him know that simply isn't good enough? NSW Department of Planning, Industry and EnvironmentHelping animals in emergencies: has a good list of what foods different animals eat https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/animals-and-plants/native-animals/helping-wildlife-in-emergencies>NSW list of licenced wildlife rehabilitation groups https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/animals-and-plants/native-animals/rehabilitating-native-animals/wildlife-rehabilitation-licences#rehabhttps://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/animals-and-plants/native-animals/helping-wildlife-in-emergencies: has lists of what to feed different animals and an app to find a free vet for injured animalsVictorian Department of Environment Land Water and PlanningWildcare Queanbeyan, NSW, : http://www.wildcare.com.au/ - this is the homepage for our group based out of Queanbeyan, NSW.  The homepage elaborates on how people can assist with food drops and Food4Wildlife Program.http://www.narg.asn.au/  - Native Animal Rescue Group (NARG), this is a sister organisation in Braidwood, NSW.https://www.wildlife-rescue.org.au/  - Wildlife Rescue South Coast , this is another sister organisation based on the south coast of NSW, Including the areas of Batemans Bay, and Moruya that have been heavily impacted by bushfires.https://www.nwc.org.au/  - NSW Wildlife Council, this is the peak body for 27 wildlife groups in NSW.  Backyard buddies is an educational sites to raise awareness around Australian wildlife. This link in particular has a good plan on how to build possum box.  WIRES: Australian Wildlife Rescue Organisation:  https://www.wires.org.au/How do I get started? Read WIRES Rescue and Immediate Care Course details for more course information and how to enrol. https://www.facebook.com/donate/462229267776154/Wombat Rescue (https://www.facebook.com/RescueWombats/) specialises in the rescue operations of wombats hit by cars or shot and left to die and Sleepy Burrows Wombat Sanctuary (https://www.facebook.com/SleepyBurrows/) is the largest bare nosed wombat sanctuary in Australia. We have partnered with a project in the Tallaganda Fire Area where we provide support feed and water to wildlife that survived the fire but are starving as there is no food source or any water left. We have been doing this for 11 weeks and counting. Will continue for probably the next 4-6 monthsWombatcare Bundanoon. Feed the wildlife fund. East Gippsland http://www.ecoshout.org.au/blog/bushfire-relief-for-east-gippsland-community-and-wildlife?fbclid=IwAR3BST_l0dN6HrMmLqd-8gYfAL6oD_wdaoGoycChADPZGTTPcbj1yVzC1dYNews:More than one billion animals killed in Australian bushfires 

Here a first hand experience of the EcoKleen Solar franchise opportunity kindly shared by franchisee Russell, from Batemans Bay region. He explains how the franchise works for him, and how he achieves great results with the system.

Political scientist Andy Marks says: ‘I’d suggest the momentum is with Labor and it hasn’t substantially shifted’. AAP Image/NIC ELLISWe are but a few weeks from a federal election, and the way the wind is blowing may depend on what state you’re in. Trust Me, I’m An Expert – along with Politics with Michelle Grattan – is bringing you state-focused podcast episodes as polling day approaches. To catch up on all the political drama unfolding in NSW, I spoke to political scientist (and self-described political tragic) Andy Marks, who predicted a Labor victory on May 18. “Labor will win this election. I think that’s virtually unquestionable. We’re just not seeing enough movement, even in the polls at this point, in the primary vote level, to say the Libs or the Coalition will hang on. I think this is going to be a Labor victory,” he said. Read more: The myth of 'the Queensland voter', Australia's trust deficit, and the path to Indigenous recognition Take this week’s Newspoll – which appeared to show the gap between the two major parties – with a grain of salt, he said. “Early in April, we saw exactly the same primary vote polling as we saw on the weekend. So, there hasn’t really been a discernible shift. You need to see a gap open up to the degree of around about five or six points, for the Coalition to even look like hanging on. It will stay tight, I think until polling day, but I’d suggest the momentum is with Labor and it hasn’t substantially shifted.” You can read the full transcript below, and hear The Conversation’s chief political correspondent Michelle Grattan talk with experts on the seats and issues to watch in WA and Victoria on the Politics with Michelle Grattan podcast. Production assistance by Tilly Gwinner. Read more: Politics with Michelle Grattan: Caroline Fisher on the spin machines of #AusVotes19 New to podcasts? Podcasts are often best enjoyed using a podcast app. All iPhones come with the Apple Podcasts app already installed, or you may want to listen and subscribe on another app such as Pocket Casts (click here to listen to Trust Me, I’m An Expert on Pocket Casts). You can also hear us on Stitcher, Spotify or any of the apps below. Just pick a service from one of those listed below and click on the icon to find Trust Me, I’m An Expert. Additional audio Kindergarten by Unkle Ho, from Elefant Traks SBS news report ABC news report Image AAP Image/NIC ELLIS Transcript: Andy Marks: I’m Andy Marks, I’m a political scientist and Assistant Vice-Chancellor at Western Sydney University. Sunanda Creagh: So Andy, let’s just catch up on where things are up to in New South Wales. What do you see as the key issues in voters’ minds in New South Wales as polling day approaches? Andy Marks: New South Wales is a strange case. It’s the usual suspects in terms of issues but not in the usual way. So we’re seeing the economy feature but we’re not hearing too much in the way of big ticket reform. We are hearing some of that from Labor of course and it’s not about fiscal performance. That’s not winning votes anymore. It’s about issues like cost of living, it’s about issues like wage stagnation. At the other end, you have issues around negative gearing reform and franking credits which are more at the investment end. So a very unusual take on the economy in terms of elections. The other issues that feature, of course, Labor have made it about health in terms of cancer care and the package they have there. Alternatively, the Libs have sought to bring it back towards security and issues around border protection, of course, that we saw with John Howard coming into the campaign on the weekend. The big sleeper is climate and it’s a sleeper in the sense that it’s coming to the fore from a number of angles. We’re seeing the issue of energy reform come up from industry who are madly seeking coherent energy policy from both sides of the parliament. We’re seeing the issue of the environment played out with issues like Adani, and water, of course, is the big one in terms of agriculture and rural electorates across the country. So there’s three different lenses being applied but they all come up in terms of how both sides address the issue of climate. Sunanda Creagh: You mentioned negative gearing there. Sydney, being the centre of the property boom in Australia, people here seem to be mortgaged up to their eyeballs. Lots of people negatively gearing properties. Do you think that issue might be a decider for some Sydney voters who do take advantage of that policy? Andy Marks: Negative gearing will factor on the minds of many voters, but not in the seats that are pressure cookers, so they’re not going to swing seats. I think, for example, certainly among the retirement community those issues, particularly around the franking credits matter, are of importance. The housing market in Sydney and across the eastern states more broadly is softening anyway ahead of this measure. It’s hard to tie a definitive link to that and the coming reforms, should Labor win government. It’s not an issue that’s going to turn swinging seats, but it will factor into some more rusted-on voters. Sunanda Creagh: And speaking of seats, what do you see as the key seats to watch? Andy Marks: Across New South Wales, I reckon there’s about five that are up for a change. At the outset, I have to say this election won’t be won or lost in New South Wales. It’s most likely Queensland where you have up to eight seats and margins of 4% or less that will decide it. In Victoria, there’ll be some significant movement as well. There’s about five that I’m looking at in New South Wales in terms of potential change. Wentworth, of course, is the big one with the contest between Kerryn Phelps and Dave Sharma. Lindsay, where Emma Husar has been moved aside through misconduct allegations, and you have a contest there and out at Western Sydney. Banks, the immigration minister faces a challenge there on a 1.4% margin. Then we, move into some coastal regional seats. Gilmore, where former ALP president Warren Mundine is running against Labor’s Fiona Phillips. Robertson on the Central Coast which is held by just 1.1% by the Libs, so they’re the ones where I think you can see some movement. Now the exciting stuff, in terms of drama, Warringah, of course, where former PM Tony Abbott is facing a challenge. In Reid, Turnbull-backer Craig Laundy turned that razor thin margin into almost a moderately safe seat for the Libs, and that’s up in play again as well. Sunanda Creagh: You mentioned Gilmore, that’s an area that takes in places like Shoalhaven, Jervis Bay, and some of those Batemans Bay type areas. Tell us, what are some of the issues that will be in voters minds in that area? Andy Marks: Look that’s a difficult one to pick. It’s really a four-way contest. You have a candidate in Warren Mundine who was essentially parachuted in by Morrison. The controversy there, of course, being his former role with Labor. You also have Katrina Hodgkinson, who was a former Nationals New South Wales minister and really reputable individual running against the Labor candidate Fiona Phillips. And Grant Schulz, the Lib turned independent who was passed over by Mundine. So, it’s interesting in the sense that the way the vote splits over the course of the election will be something to watch. It’s really one that’s very uncertain for all of the players. Sunanda Creagh: You mentioned Reid, which takes in Canada Bay, Burwood, Strathfield and is currently held by Craig Laundy for the Liberals. He’s been somewhat of a comparatively moderate voice. What do you think will be the issues there? Andy Marks: Reid is an interesting one. Laundy was an incredibly strong local member and he stood up against his own party’s attempted reforms of the anti-discrimination act. That area was lost to Labor in the recent New South Wales election, due to comments made by the Labor opposition leader around Asians taking jobs. Really retrograde comments on his part. So the momentum probably was with Labor, whether the voters have forgiven the foibles of the state party though will remain to be seen. But, that’s a big loss to the Libs in Craig Laundy moving on. Sunanda Creagh: I wanted to ask you about the seat of Farrer. That’s a regional seat, it takes in places like Hay, Murrumbidgee. Some of those areas around the Murray Darling, the Central Darling. With the seat of Farrer, what do you think of some of the issues there? Andy Marks: Look Farrer is an interesting one - you wouldn’t be talking about an electorate with a 20% plus margin as being one that’s up for grabs, but it is. We saw swings in the state election against the coalition of up to 26% in Murray, 19% in Barwon, and around 37% in Orange. So these rural electorates are very volatile and the issue of water management, of course, is the dominant thread across a seat like Farrer. But it’s a diverse seat. So you have areas like Albury, where unemployment is very high, educational attainment is quite low, economic activity has been suppressed through the drought. So the issues across that electorate are incredibly diverse and equally you don’t have in the New South Wales case we had the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party running against the Nationals quite successfully in three seats. They’re not a consolidated force at the federal level. Really, Farrer’s in play because of the Albury Mayor Kevin Mack, who is running the strongest challenge against Sussan Ley. She’s held onto that seat since 2001 and that’s Tim Fischer’s old seat. So, it should be a sure bet for them. This is suddenly a seat that’s in play. Sunanda Creagh: So you mentioned water being an issue in the seat of Farrer, and certainly that’s shaping up to be an issue across the board. If you believe what you read on social media, suddenly everybody’s talking about water buybacks and we’ve had the big story breaking around the water buybacks issue that involved Barnaby Joyce. I’m interested to know what you think on how that issue may influence voters in the lead up to polling day. Andy Marks: Look, there’s already a bit of disaffection towards the Nationals. I think their own internal troubles around leadership, and the other controversies they’ve had around Andrew Broad and other figures have given weight to the perception that their mind is not on the game. They’ve taken their eye off the ball in terms of the concerns of rural voters. So, that’s why we are seeing such a pronounced reaction against them in some seats. Whether that anger was spent, at the New South Wales election and the earlier Victorian poll remains to be seen. I can’t see a repeat of the swings we saw in the state election here in NSW. But certainly, some very generous margins will be really damaged, I think. Sunanda Creagh: So let’s talk about Warringah where Tony Abbott is facing that strong challenge from independent Zali Steggall, who’s been supported by GetUp! in her campaign. That’s also become a point of contention and a point of attack for her political foes. How do you see things playing out? Andy Marks: Look, there’s no doubt it’s going to be a contest. Zali Steggall will take it down to the wire. People need to be aware though that Tony Abbott loves a fight, shifting him on that margin of over 11% is going to be incredibly difficult. It’s not like Bennelong, for example, where we saw John Howard go as a result of demographic shifts and other factors. And it’s not like Wentworth where, of course, Turnbull stepped aside. A former PM, even one that’s controversial, still attracts some traction among voters. Zali Steggall has done well in opening the debate up into issues that challenge the principles that Tony Abbott’s put forward. So, forcing him to for example to talk more about climate, to talk more about issues where he’s clearly a little uncomfortable, has been a good tactic on her part. Obviously, the work of groups like GetUp! will influence things as well. I just can’t see it shifting. I think Tony Abbott is far too an experienced player to go down without a fight, and this is the guy that loves to be backed into a corner. I might be proven wrong, but I think he’ll just hang on in Warringah. Sunanda Creagh: And you mentioned former PMs, speaking of which, let’s talk about Wentworth. Do you think voters will punish the Coalition for turfing out Malcolm Turnbull? We saw Turnbull’s son, Alex Turnbull actively encouraging people not to vote for the Liberal candidate Dave Sharma. And as it turned out Kerryn Phelps did win that seat. So how will things play out there? Andy Marks: Wentworth is an interesting one. I like to call it the contest for the soul of the Liberal Party. Because really, it’s about whether the party will choose to push forward in a progressive way, or revert more to those hard right tendencies that we’ve seen in recent times. The thing to watch at Wentworth will be whether Phelps has managed to translate in a really short timeframe that protest vote into a base. And that would mean Phelps has to have really strong points of differentiation on issues like climate, immigration and border protection. Which she’s, to a very large extent, done on the latter issue. Whether that’s enough to shift people across for good remains to be seen. That’s one that’s too hard to call. Sunanda Creagh: So, Andy Marks what’s your prediction? Who do you think is going to win this federal election? Andy Marks: Look, Labor will win this election. I think that’s virtually unquestionable. We’re just not seeing enough movement, even in the polls at this point in the primary vote level to see the Libs or the Coalition hang on. I think this is going to be a Labor victory. Sunanda Creagh: Even with Newspoll saying it’s tightening as voting day draws closer? Andy Marks: You have to look again at that primary vote figure. Early in April, we saw exactly the same primary vote polling as we saw on the weekend. So, there hasn’t really been a discernible shift. You need to see a gap open up to the degree of around about five or six points, for the Coalition to even look like hanging on. It will stay tight, I think until polling day, but I’d suggest the momentum is with Labor and it hasn’t substantially shifted. So with the Coalition on 38% and Labor on 37%, I don’t see it shifting sufficiently for there to be a change in the momentum. Sunanda Creagh: Let’s talk about the upper house. What do you see as the issues to watch there? Andy Marks: Look, that’s an interesting one from the New South Wales point of view. Jim Molan, arguably their highest profile senator, finds himself in an unwinnable spot on their ticket. This is largely due to reforms that he instigated, internal party reform. So it’s a big ask therefore for somebody to get up. You know, you’re going to require a quota in excess of 14% of the vote to get a spot. Brian Burston’s the other interesting one. He’s a former One Nation representative, now with Clive Palmer’s outfit, and he’s their parliamentary leader in the house. It’s a very interesting contest there. There’s Doug Cameron, a long-standing senator for Labor, retiring, and Tony Sheldon, the former Transport Workers Union secretary coming in on his spot. Sunanda Creagh: And just lastly, what do you want to say about preferences? Do you think preferences will make a big difference in this election? Andy Marks: Look, there’s no doubt that the question around where the United Australia Party’s preferences flow has been a dominant issue in Queensland. I don’t see it being of sufficient weight to shift the momentum, which again in those marginal electorates, up to eight of them, is all with Labor at the moment. So, it will make things a little trickier to call earlier. But, I still see things going Labor’s way in those key seats. Sunanda Creagh: Any final comments? Andy Marks: Look, this is a contest where New South Wales will provide plenty of action. But it’s not going to be the place where it’s won or lost. But it’s certainly going to be the place of high drama. Sunanda Creagh: Andy Marks, thank you so much for your time. Andy Marks: Thank you.

Listen in as we sit down with Josh Burkinshaw from Batemans Bay NSW and get a locals perspective via a casual chat on the best things to see and do in Batemans Bay and the surrounding region from his perspective. Info includes things like unique experiences, events/festivals, local produce, restaurants, coffee, pubs/bars, activities, best times of year to travel etc.

Arron Kidston and A.K. Gardening & Maintenance is the case study that underpins what Self Starter is all about. Creating the business, 10 October 2017, Arron started small and with very little experience apart from some guidance from his father.Buying second hand equipment and hitting the footpaths to do flyer drops, talking to the local community, Arron has taken a simple and periodic approach to building his business from the ground up.Within months of getting started, Arron has built steady clientele, expanded his services (listening and meeting the local demands) and has been honoured through the local Rotary community group. This early success has built a reputation of reliability and trust in the area which will lead to future return business.Arron’s story is the type of inspiration I had behind creating Self Starter. It’s the perfect example of creating your own desirable lifestyle with the tools you have at your disposal. Starting small, being patient and simple taking on that Self Starter attitude of taking action/giving it a go.If you’re in the Batemans Bay area and need some work down around the yard, Arron is your man!What did you get out of this episode? Here’s what I learnt;1. Building a network of helpers – Arron has embraced the whole concept of making sure that opportunities are plentiful and available for everybody. He can't be at every place at once so he will pass on particular jobs to other people that do almost the same type of work that he does. Some people might hesitate with passing work onto 'competitors' but when the rolls are reversed, Arron will no doubt be considered when others have too much work to carry out themselves. What a great way to build a strong network who work together rather than against.2. Never say no – Arron has made a point to never say no to any particular job that is offered to him from a customer. It might be a case at times that he physically can't do the job due to expertise (or point number 1), but he will ensure that the customer gets what they need by coordinating another party to carry out the work on their behalf. By saying yes and making sure that the job gets done by whatever means, Arron is building trust and confidence with customers who will make contact again in future.3. Learn as you go –I love Arron's honesty when he said that if he doesn't know how to do a particular job he will get online and learn via Google, YouTube, online tutorials/guides. Arron will go to the local hardware store and buy new tools in the hope to build a new skill that he can provide. The continued trust and reputation he is building helps him take action and give it a go. The more he learns, the more opportunities he creates.4. Face to face approach – When first starting the business, Arron hit the ground with flyers and began a letterbox drop. By getting out and bumping into the locals in the area, Arron was able to build an immediate connection and rapport with others that helped with getting his first few jobs. Many of us get sucked into the online world solely thinking that any older/more traditional methods are of no value. While I wouldn't invest all of your marketing efforts into letterbox drops alone, it is a great added approach to everything else you're doing to ensure that people are discovering your business.Follow A.K. Gardening & Maintenance via FacebookBatemans Bay, NSW

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). Some school holiday listening this time round. During Local Government Week recently, Eurobodalla Shire Council made space for the youth of the shire. Senior students from Carroll College and St Peter’s Anglican College at Broulee, and Batemans Bay High School were given time to address Council – including Mayor, Liz Innes and Deputy Mayor, Anthony Mayne. One of the Shire’s Federal MP’s was also taking notes – Member for Gilmore, Anne Sudmalis. Courtney Fryer from Carroll College, used the opportunity to advocate for young people living with physical and mental disability. Harrison O’Keefe from Batemans Bay High, made a great point around youth engagement –“show them what they are missing out on” and he has an idea to do just that. While Pippi Sparrius from St Peter’s presented some surprising stats around teenage pregnancy in the Eurobodalla. Keen to give the students a ‘real council meeting’ experience, Cr Innes was watching the clock, with Courtney, Harrison, and Pippi given five minutes each. For support or more info about the issues raised in this podcast check in with the Eurobodalla youth services directory or drop by one of the Shire’s popular Youth Cafes in Narooma and Batemans Bay. About Regional is supported by the financial contributions of members, including Jill Howell, Max Wilson, Sue MacKinnon, Geoff Berry, and Four Winds at Bermagui – who have just released the program for next Easter’s festival, 60 artists, 10 ensembles, 26 performances, 10 stunning locations, over 5 days starting in late March 2018. Early bird tickets are on sale now. Thanks for tuning in, see you out and about in South East NSW. Cheers Ian Subscribe, rate and review About Regional podcast at Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes), Stitcher, Pocketcasts, audioBoom and all good podcatcher apps. For more, visit http://aboutregional.com.au/ #Australia #NSW #regional #Bega #Southeast #Eurobodalla

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). About Regional – a new place for the stories of South East NSW, in episode 7… *Local Government across NSW is in limbo again as Gladys Berejiklian takes over from Mike Baird as Premier. A sense that they might be in trouble at the next election has the new look Government reviewing and reconsidering some its past decisions. Council amalgamations are at the top of the list. Here in South East NSW, the Snowy Monaro Regional Council has been operating since May 2016 – Bombala, Snowy River and Cooma-Monaro Shires weren’t forced to merge but not given much of choice either. Until elections are held one man is in charge, former Cooma Mayor Dean Lynch. He says the recent talk from Macquarie Street has been destabilising, and has complicated the process underway through the High Country. *Catalina’s Neville Baker is a breast cancer survivor. Recent numbers suggest there are about 120 men diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia every year. Neville’s diagnosis came at Christmas time in 2003. It was a rocky road from there, aside from the treatment many in Neville’s circle simply didn’t know how to handle a man with breast cancer. I meet Neville over a coffee and cake at his home in Catalina, just south of Batemans Bay. *The rich artistic community of South East NSW has inspired a discussion paper that calls for greater recognition and funding for regional artists. Lindy Hume is the current artistic director of Opera Queensland as well as being the former chief of the Sydney Festival and Chair of South East Arts, among many other things. Lindy’s platform paper for Currency House describes regional arts as a ‘restless giant’. The paper was launched in the middle of one this region’s most dynamic communities – Candelo. Thank for tuning in, feedback, story ideas and advertising enquires to hello@aboutregional.com.au Cheers Ian Subscribe, rate and review About Regional at all good podcatcher apps including iTunes, audioBoom, Stitcher, Pocket Casts etc. For more...follow Ian and About Regional on Facebook & twitter . Website www.aboutregional.com.au #australia #NSW #Bega #monaro #storytelling #regional #rural #catalina #candalo

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com or www.aboutregional.com (both mobile friendly). Show notes, episode 4, WC November 21 2016 There’s a sea side feel to About Regional – the podcast, episode 4. Recorded at Guerrilla Bay, just south of Batemans Bay, the day and the water were warm, it’s starting to feel like summer holiday time! In this program: *Tathra’s Indi Wood chats to us from Fiji about his aid work at a Lautoka radio station. It’s a real twist on what you think Australian foreign aid looks like. Read more here… http://aboutregional.com.au/tathras-indi-wood-making-waves-in-fiji *Staying with foreign aid, you will meet the ‘Accidental Aid Worker’ Sue Liu. Just weeks after returning home from Sri Lanka in 2004, Sue watched as the people and the communities she had just left were hit hard. Her response changed the direction of her life. Her story is a good read for the summer holidays. http://accidentalaidworker.com.au/ *The Australian National Busking Championships are moving beyond their Cooma base, next year the competition will include finals in three states and six regional locations. We chat to the founder Allan Spencer. Read more HERE….http://aboutregional.com.au/cooma-busking-championships-become-truly-national/ Feedback and story ideas to hello@aboutregional.com.au This program is also available for sponsorship. About Regional – a new place for the people, issues and colour of South East NSW. Cheers Ian Subscribe to About Regional at audioBoom , Stitcher, Pocket Casts, Podbean. Coming to iTunes shortly. For more...visit www.aboutregional.com.au #regional #NSW #Australia #Southeast #aboutregional

A 4-hour bus trip, a kangaroo, a broken backrest and a pair of blue eyes on the face of an exotic stranger. These are the ingredients suddenly thrown into the mix that challenge Emerald Harrison's perception of the life she has, up until now, been very comfortable living. Will her world ever be the same again?