Podcasts about bellarine peninsula

Kirstie-Lee Smith always knew she wanted to be a photographer, she just had to unearth what kind. Starting off, as many photographers do, shooting weddings, she soon moved into real estate photography, which despite her initial misgivings, she ended up absolutely loving. This subsequently morphed into a passion for photographing short-term accommodation, ultimately leading her to formally establishing her own practice based on Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula, about 3 years ago in the midst of Covid. Since then and in part spurred on by listening to this very podcast, Kirstie-Lee made her foray into photographing accessible accommodation, voraciously learning about what sort of photos prove most meaningful to guests with diverse access needs in the process. This chat was a really enjoyable one which I know you'll get some terrific value from.

Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have continued campaigning ahead of tomorrow’s election. Rescue crews in Victoria have airlifted three people to safety after a helicopter crash off the coast of the Bellarine Peninsula. McDonald’s has reported its lowest U.S. sales figures since the height of the pandemic. And today’s good news: Researchers in Western Australia have developed a type of vaccine that could provide “broad protection” against all five of the most common strains of meningococcal. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fire Rescue Victoria's Mark Brislane joins Heidi Murphy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Along with more fabulous new releases, Katie plays an interview she recorded at the 2025 Port Fairy Folk Festival with Bellarine Peninsula–based singer-songwriter, broadcaster, music writer and teacher Sarah Carroll.... LEARN MORE The post Sarah Carroll – Show #346 (part 2), 30 March 2025 appeared first on Miss Chatelaine.

Will Derham is always a great contributor to the show, this chat with Simon Nash is no exception.@thewineshowaustralia @banksroadvineyard

Today we welcome Hanna, who shares her journey through pregnancy, birth, and a particularly challenging postpartum period complicated by autoimmune disease. Originally from Poland and now living on the Bellarine Peninsula with her husband Zach and their seven-month-old daughter Runi, Hanna's story highlights the complex intersection of chronic illness and new motherhood. Download our FREE guide on perineal massage here. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going. To learn more about The Birth Class, my online childbirth education course head to the shop here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The role of Head of Fermentation is not something you come across every day. In fact, Caitlin Koether is somewhat of a pioneer in this space and holds one of the first such positions in Australia, a role with The Mulberry Group which was uniquely crafted around her expertise. Caitlin's work is all about preservation, finding ways to extend the life of seasonal produce, create new flavours, and reduce waste. Her approach balances creativity and science, turning sometimes imperfect ingredients into something extraordinary. With the resources of Common Ground farm on the Bellarine Peninsula, she works closely with the chefs in the group as well as the farmers to use ingredients that enhance menus in thoughtful ways. From condiments to non-alcoholic beverages, her creations are seamlessly integrated into dishes, showcasing how fermentation can elevate flavour while supporting the planet. I sat down to chat with Caitlin at Little Molli in Abbotsford and then ate a delicious smoked chicken tartine with chickpea miso mayo and pickled celery and drank a striking Miso Wave which is a blue spirulina shake inspired by the look of the Erewhon Coconut Cloud Smoothie. As the first Conversation with a chef for the year, Caitlin has set the bar high. Passionate, articulate and a joy to talk to, Caitlin is one to watch and if I were you, dear listener, I would be getting to Little Molli as quickly as you can to experience the goodness for yourself.

Our hosts Bron Burton and Kade Mills chat to coastal paleontologist, Ben Francischelli, about the conclusion of his latest exhibit which explored the prehistoric creatures of our bayside. Shortly after, James Murphy, found of the not for profit organisation Southern Ocean Environmental Link (SOEL), reports from Queenscliffe to discuss the current state of the Bellarine Peninsula And finally, we're joined by Dave Donnelly to discuss the whereabouts of our local whales as they travel down from the north. updates the whale groupand the news on the seas

Episode 39 (Series 8, Episode 4) The Geelong Wine Region has 3 distinct parts, and the Bellarine Peninsula is the largest with the most cellar doors. It is located about 1.5-2 hours south west of Melbourne by car.  The flagship wines are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and medium bodied Shiraz.  A massive thank you to my guests who were so generous with their time and expertise: - Julian Kenny, winemaker at Bellarine Estate; and - Steven Paul, General Manager, Oakdene.  For all the information discussed on all the episodes go to http://winederlust.com.au/podcast/ This podcast has been produced and hosted by Jeanene Kennedy of Winederlust. Music is All About It by Jamie Lono, licensed through Music Bed. Logo artwork is by Odeth Casanova Winederlust would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land which is discussed in this episode, but also Ngunnawal country where Jeanene lives and makes this podcast.  Feel free to get in touch at hello@winederlust.com.au

We take a trip around regional Victoria on the show this week as Bruce Lees catches up with Graeme Knight, they're both members of the Bendigo Amateur Radio and Electronics Club (BAREC) which are holding a Radiofest on August 18. Then we head over to Geelong as Sam speaks with Eddy Kontelj from Achilles Geelong, a new chapter of Achilles Australia which is launching on the Bellarine Peninsula with their first run at the Geelong Botanical Gardens on September 8. And finally this week, we wrap up with the latest from Liz Dalakouras, the editor of For Your Information (FYI).Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weeks pod gets off to a rough start when Marko discovers that his coffee from McDonalds has been made with the wrong milk. He is unhappy, and is considering going back and lining up the kid who made it. Ox remembers a story about a Mackas incident that happened to him which makes him think he is getting old.Third Man doesn't believe that Marko going back to the Mackas to line up the kid who made the coffee, Ox and Marko both think he has no choice and the kid deserves to be pulled in line as this will lead to more bad behaviour. We then discuss issues with Red Rooster and their stock management.Ox has some breaking news on the Bellarine Peninsula. The first involving Wayne 'Duck' Carey opening a new 'entertainment establishment' in Geelong....who'd have thought. Ox tells us about the time he went to one of these establishments on a bucks night and the entertainers were mostly pregnant, which he believes is poor rostering and it dampened the mood of the bucks night. His advice for Duck, pregnant women not the best rostering option. The discussion takes an awkward turn when Marko believes women in this line of work need to be taught about contraception....which is fundamentally ridiculous on so many levels, so Ox and Third Man are distancing themselves from his comment. Complaints should be addressed to Marko.Ox moves onto his other breaking news from the Bellarine involving a high profile former politician who has bought a house in Barwon Heads, which could mean an issue for Ox's golf club. Marko finds it hilarious, Ox is concerned. On 13th Beach Golf, there has been a twist on the Duck Spring Roll issue, which has evolved to other food offerings. Marko reckons the club is not looking after its members. Ox raises another concern at 13th Beach Golf Club about the coffee machine and when service starts.Ox the Statman is back with a cracking stat this week about pigs, and a second stat about elbows. And then he bangs out a third stat on crocodiles!Third Man plays some audio that he heard during the week featuring the guys who must be the dumbest criminal in the world. Ox admits that he's done quite a few dumb things over the journey, he tells us about his dumb decisions involving multiple gym memberships. Very funny. But not financially responsible. Ox is about to have a few days in Bali with his young bloke, and when he gets back he intends to address the gym issue.Have you done this? Ox wants to hear how you have wasted money, he doesn't want to be alone on this issue.We chat about the legendary John Blackman's passing a couple of weeks ago. Ox and Marko knew him well.Ox raises a song that he thinks everyone knows. They don't. Marko and Third Man have never heard of the song, or of the singer he's talking about. And we have a family member who has analysed Marko's Willy Wonka dream.Thanks to the team at the E&S Trading Clearance Centre in Clayton, Melbourne on Dandenong Road - right opposite Ikea. After an incredible deal on amazing gear? You won't believe the prices!And we'd love you to follow a Couple of Blokes, and get involved on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. If you've got a comment or feedback, send a voicemail to Ox and Marko here. And subscribe, rate and review the podcast wherever you listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's a tourism experience you can have nowhere in the world but here in Australia? Uluru is one of our great icons, and its tourist hub, Ayres Rock Resort, turns 40 this year. So it's a great time to catch up with Matt Cameron-Smith, the CEO of Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia, which manages the resort. We talk about his favourite indigenous cultural experiences, with tips on where to eat, drink, see and experience country, voyages.com.au   Also, Kirstie and Belle set you up for a great little weekend away on the Bellarine Peninsula, just 90 minutes from Melbourne. It's got it all – coastal walks, exceptional food, a cycle rail trail and some of the best wine in the country, visitgeelongbellarine.com.au  And with ANZAC Day just around the corner, our tip this week is about retracing history through some of the significant Commonwealth War memorial sites around the world, cwgc.org  Can't get enough of travel? Why not buy us a coffee, so we can continue sharing great travel inspo with you, ko-fi.com/theworldawaits --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theworldawaits/message

Amy speaks with Tom Harley, great grandson of former Prime Minister Alfred Deakin, and Emeritus Professor of Politics Judith Brett. They talk about the Save Ballara campaign, which is under threat of auction and development. Tom is seeking to protect the 1.68 hectare bush garden and historic home of Australia's second Prime Minister Alfred Deakin. Ballara is a unique early 20th century bungalow home, inspired by Californian and Colonial Indian architectural styles. It was designed by Pattie Deakin and is situated in old Point Lonsdale on the Bellarine Peninsula. Tom and Judith talk about the significance of Ballara to Deakin's personal and political life, as well as to his wife Pattie Deakin, and why Tom wants to make Ballara and its historical contents an asset for the Australian public to engage with. Listen to Amy's interview with Judith Brett from September 2017 about her biography of Alfred Deakin, The Enigmatic Mr. Deakin.

Please note the first interview of this episode contains topics that may distress some listeners, including allegations of child sexual abuse and harm to children. Please see helpline information below.Host Amy Mullins speaks with Nick Feik, freelance journalist and former editor of The Monthly, about his essay in The Monthly which details his own investigations and the findings of a Tasmanian commission of inquiry that uncovered decades of abuse towards young people in the state's care, including at the Ashley Youth Detention Centre and Launceston General Hospital. Nick also talks about the damning Richardson Report into the Home Affairs Department and the media's current lack of scrutiny towards the then responsible minister, Peter Dutton MP.Then, Amy speaks with Tom Harley, great grandson of former Prime Minister Alfred Deakin, and Emeritus Professor of Politics Judith Brett. They talk about the Save Ballara campaign, which is under threat of auction and development. Tom is seeking to protect the 1.68 hectare bush garden and historic home of Australia's second Prime Minister Alfred Deakin. Ballara is a unique early 20th century bungalow home, inspired by Californian and Colonial Indian architectural styles. It was designed by Pattie Deakin and is situated in old Point Lonsdale on the Bellarine Peninsula. Tom and Judith talk about the significance of Ballara to Deakin's personal and political life, as well as to his wife Pattie Deakin, and why Tom wants to make Ballara and its historical contents an asset for the Australian public to engage with. Finally, Amy speaks with Ray Stefani, Co-President of the Fish Creek Football Netball Club. They chat about the small town of Fish Creek in South Gippsland and the footy club's long and successful history. The Fish Creek Football Netball Club is the most successful country footy club in the state, with its Seniors team winning 37 premierships since its inception in 1903 (well 38, really...). They also talk about the devastating fire that destroyed their clubhouse and almost everything in it on 4th November 2023 and their efforts to rebuild. Their Rising From The Ashes Gala Dinner is on Saturday 2nd March, 6pm-11pm at Leongatha Hall, with AFL and netball stars Brendan Fevola, Neil Balme, Leigh Montagna, David Parkin, Belinda Snell, and Kate Eddy in attendance. Donate to Fish Creek's GoFundMe here.HELPLINES:If you or anyone you know needs mental health support, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14.For support related to child sexual abuse, you can call Bravehearts on 1800 272 831.Children and young people up to 25 can seek help via the Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.

This week Ox revisits his childhood trauma of Mary Schwarz buying him a Bumblebee bike, rather than a Mongoose or Redline. Marko asks that Mary comes on the pod and Ox needs to forgive her. Ox refuses, unless his mother apologises. Marko reminds him that this is exactly the same as when Ox was annoyed with golfers who had hit a hole in one before he hit one.Ox then tells us about his forthcoming yabbying trip at a dam on the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria. He is keen to use rabbit as bait, but is disappointed that he can't find rabbits anywhere. Marko is keen to know what the best way to cook a rabbit is, and is keen for any Couple of Blokes family member to let us know. Ox then tells us that he has discovered KFC recipes on TikTok, has tried it - and reckons it's pretty close. Marko is amazed that Mackas tastes exactly the same in every country. Ox then poses the 'last meal' question - from Mackas or KFC what would you choose? Ox and Marko are surprised when Third Man tells a story about his mate Joey always asking for extra seasoning on chips at KFC, they didn't know that you could.We discuss the best way to make a billy kart from when we were kids, we discover that Ox and Marko both had different approaches to their 'billy kart building'. Which leads Ox back onto bikes when he was a kid....he seriously is a broken record on this whole bike thing. Enough is enough. But he does reveal that he wants to buy a kitted out vintage bike to have. Conversation turns to cars, Ox and Third Man are massive fans of the VL Commodore. Marko loves Mustangs. We're yakking about quirky things that people buy that appreciate in value, and we want to know what you have?We chat to family member Horrie who doesn't want to be a hero, but.....he's got a ripping story and Ox and Marko will pass judgement on whether Horrie is in fact a hero. Marko doesn't believe that Wingmen get enough credit for the great work they do, and feels we need a T-Shirt and a Hall of Fame.Marko then raises a Civil Selfishness issue to do with his daughter, who is on her L's, and in process of the story tells us why his wife Trish is a shocking driver.Ox brings up an issue that arose on Christmas and Boxing Day when he had a couple of big gatherings at his joint. There was a plumbing problem, requiring making an appointment for a plumber. Who then didn't turn up when they said they would. Ox calls this Civil Selfishness that tradies are so bad at communicating when they're running late, although Marko reckons the ones he's used are very good.Feedback aplenty. And there is a question for Marko about an issue with the Allens family company to do with Jaffas, Marko reveals some news about Jaffas that may or may not be confidential. He has heard it direct from Grandpa Rupert.We have a few comments on the Frasier vs Cheers debate - which is better. And then a conversation around Married With Children. Ox loves it, Marko doesn't quite get it, Third Man doesn't rate it.As usual, we end on a joke and this week it's a joke about plumbers.Follow a Couple of Blokes and get involved with the show on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, or send a voicemail to Ox and Marko here. Subscribe, rate and review the podcast - and tell a friend about the podcast and help spread the word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good Sniff are a garage punk-rock duo formed on the Bellarine Peninsula made up of bassist Elias Hodson and drummer/vocalist Lachie Brown. Their music has taken them across multiple venues and festivals, putting them on stages with artists including Wavves, Civic, The Grogans, Skegss, Old Mervs and Ruby Fields. In this episode Good Sniff chat about taking a more serious route with their new single 'Theft on Pig Street'. We discussed our favourite surf/crime films, the most hilarious gig horror stories and playing yet another long awaited show at Lulie Tavern.Support the show

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show on Vision Australia Radio, Harriet is joined by two guests: Reeni Ekanayake campaigns advisor in Vision Australia's advocacy team tells us about Vision Australia's electric vehicles campaign, the risks and issues of electric vehicles for people who are blind or have low vision, and how you can assist and support the campaign. Vision Australia is looking for the public (your!) input on this important issue to propose the mandate of Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) in new electric vehicles to improve their safety. Head to the website here: https://www.visionaustralia.org/electriccars to find out more and get involved. Paige Coleman puppy development trainer in the Geelong region including Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and surrounds, joins us talking about the benefits of volunteering and how you can join the community of carers in the region and enjoy meaningful connections while raising puppies. We then talk about managing multiple dogs or animals in a household, and how to encourage the interactions and behaviour you want in your home. If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/ We are looking for puppy carers now so if you're keen to raise a puppy to hopefully become a Seeing Eye Dog we'd like to hear from you! It's an incredibly rewarding experience, with training provided. Carers need time, patience and love to give to a puppy, so if you want to commit to a year of puppy raising, we would love your help. If you live in the North Brisbane or Sunshine Coast regions of Queensland, Central Coast region of New South Wales or in Victoria in Geelong (and surrounds), Bendigo, Ballarat and Greater Melbourne (listed on our Website) get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode I'm joined in The Bure by Chilla Tuicolo, an Australian Army veteran who is now the head brewer and owner of BrewiColo Brewing Co, a craft brewery on the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. Please follow BrewiColo on social media: Instagram: @brewicolo Website: www.brewicolo.com Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media too: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter: @coconutwrlspod

We spend an hour chatting with Todd Ogborn and Joseph Kass, two golf professionals who visited Australia earlier in the year. Travelling to our shores from the north east of the USA, the guys made sure to hit every spot they could on their journey Down Under, and they didn't miss a beat! Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Bellarine Peninsula, King Island and Barnbougle – they played it. And they also managed to fit in a little side trip to New Zealand! It was so insightful to listen to their perspective on the local golf scene, our courses and Australian golf culture. Their recall for holes and courses is stellar and what they discuss is a solid backbone of any bucket list golf trip to Australia. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed chatting! Images discussed in the podcast can be found on our Instagram page (@AustralianGolfPassport) and supporting chat on Twitter (@ausgolfpassport). While on your phone or laptop, go browse the current range from Angus and Grace Go Golfing (angusandgracegogolfing.com) and follow them on Insta (@angusandgracegogolfing) . If you're in Sydney, visit their store at 39 William Street Paddington. Thanks to AAGGG for their support of the podcast. Podcast intro music - Nbhd Nick / Stop Playing With Me - Instrumental / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Steph King knows a thing or two about Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula. After all, she's lived there for most of her life and is part of a fourth-generation family known for cultivating consciously-minded businesses focused on giving back to this beautiful coastal region. About 8 years ago Steph and her landscape designer husband Jason landed their dream property in the delightful seaside town of Ocean Grove, complete with two self-contained cabins ripe for refurbishment. Without overdoing it and while raising two young daughters in the process, they worked to respectfully overhaul the cabins by way of fresh styling and a moderate renovation, enabling them to open to guests in 2016. Since then, they've gone from strength to strength, having seized every opportunity possible to support and showcase products from local businesses to guests, all the while educating them about the local wildlife and the town and property's heritage. The Woods was last year named the winner of the Victorian Tourism Industry Council's award for self-contained accommodation, an accolade that involves embarking on a significant and prolonged application process. Steph has been an active member of the Hosting With Heart community almost since day dot, having generously lent her advice and support to so many other hosts, including myself, on many occasions. It was a long held goal for me to get her onto the podcast and I am so thrilled that I finally did. I hope you'll get a great deal of enjoyment out of our chat today.

Tristan Angelini is the Managing Director of Hillbrook Projects. Tristan Angelini's love of design, construction, and property development began decades ago with inspiration from his grandfather, a carpenter from Italy. Channelling this passion into his work, Tristan has spent the last 20 years gaining experience across the logistics and building industries.  In 2008, Tristan founded Hillbrook Projects - a building and development company specialising in innovative commercial, residential, and custom builds in Victoria. Over the past 14 years, Tristan has established Hillbrook's reputation for providing premium, reliable construction services that bring an immersive and accessible approach to urban and regional developments. Tristan has a particular interest in developing quality Specialist Disability Accommodation and rooming houses, completing many such projects and achieving the objective of enriching local communities.  After growing up in Werribee, attending school in Geelong, and expanding Hillbrook into Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula, Tristan has an appreciation for the changing needs of regional Victoria. Currently based in Melbourne, Tristan maintains a deep local knowledge of the wider Victorian market.  Tristan's vision for the future is simple – elevate the standards of what a modern approach to development looks like, and have fun doing it. What you'll discover in this episode:  • Building, investing in and renovating residential property • Building homes in rural areas (in particular, how city slickers can avoid a shock to the system when moving for the first time) • The upcoming changes to the National Construction code, and how this will cause a blow to the budget for builders and consumers • Macro-level commentary on widespread material and labour shortages, supply chain issues and builders going insolvent • Future trends in the construction industry to watch out for • Building and designing Specialist Disability Accommodation and affordable rooming houses Show notes If you enjoyed this episode, and you've learnt something or it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me, @elinormoshe_ or Elinor Moshe on LinkedIn.   Join the home of young guns here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareyoungguns   Get a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/31ILAdv

Jill & Simon chat to Julian about their great range of wines, fortified Pinot Noir, aged Sparkling Rose, their smoking hot restaurant (inspired by his Texan mother) and their new style of accommodation - glamping! @thewineshowaustralia @bellarineestate

I cannot think of a better way to start the Conversation with a chef year than to chat to Bocuse d'Or finalist, Alex McIntosh. Originally from Canada, long-time fan of Bocuse d'Or, Alex was a finalist in the Bocuse d'Or Australia 2015, a judge for the fish dish in the Bocuse d'Or Australia 2017, and among the crowd cheering on Team Australia in Lyon in 2017. Over his career, Alex has worked at Melbourne icon Cecconi's, with Neil Perry at Rockpool Bar & Grill, with Jamie Oliver at Fifteen Melbourne, and at The Atlantic Group as Head Chef. He then relocated to Geelong and spent almost five years as Executive Chef for Sea Change Hospitality Group, overseeing some of Bellarine Peninsula's favourite venues. Alex recently joined the Sou'West Brewery in Torquay, while at the same time embarking on his Bocuse d'Or journey. Alex clearly has a passion for cooking and has been doing it from an early age. It was such a privilege for me to chat to him only two days out from him flying to France and 13 days out from the big day of competition. I absolutely loved talking to Alex and will be waiting with bated breath to hear the outcome.

Will is a regular on The Wine Show Australia and he is always great to listen to, he and Simon chat about the V23 season so far and how the rains have affected things. There are some new plantings afoot, some new food offerings at the cellar door and some great wines to try. Get to Banks Road when you are anywhere near Geelong, especially over Spring-Summer this year. @thewineshowaustralia @banksroadvineyard @visitgeelongbellarine #bellarinewine

Simon and Marcus chat about this iconic Bellarine winery and the recent awards at Geelong Show and Melbourne Royal. We hear about what to expect when visiting these days and the exciting wines to taste. 40 years old this year where has the time gone! @thewineshowaustralia @scotchmanshill

Presenters Bron and Fam catch up with Matt Crawley and Suzanne Hudgell from the Bellarine Catchment Network about the launch of an exciting new Coastcare group on the Bellarine Peninsula; Caitlyn O'Dea, Master's student at Edith Cowan University, talks about the seagrasses of seven WA estuaries that are part of the Healthy Estuaries WA program, a WA State Government initiative; and Melbourne cabaret artist Amanda Buckley chats about her faaaabulous one-woman show called ‘Ethel Mermaid - Songs in the Key of Sea' which is on as part of Melbourne Fringe. She's Barbra meets Liza meets Patti meets Jaws. She does it all. Just underwater!Program Page:   https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/radio-marinaraFacebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064257776864

Step up writers, there is a place for you to take your secrets and have them assessed by other would be writers on the Bellarine Peninsula

High profile Victorian fishing personality and tackle maker John Didge has previously been on the Australian Lure Fishing podcast taling about snapper and flathead on his home waters around the Bellarine Peninsula in southern Victoria. In today's episode John joins us to share his top five fishing spots around the Greater Corio Bay area. Whether you're boat, kayak or land-based fishing, there is plenty here for everybody.

Sharp Group co-owner Lyndsay Sharp, alongside husband David, has literally changed the face of the Bellarine Peninsula with iconic businesses including Leura Park Estate, Flying Brick Cider Company, Yes Said the Seal, Jack Rabbit and Curlewis Golf Club.  Angie Hilton sits down with Lyndsey to hear about her path to success. 

DRY JULY Make sure you jump on and donate to Hugh on Dry July before the end of the month. INSPECTION NUMBERS A wet Saturday provided some lower than expected numbers. CURRENT MARKET UPDATE With things changing so often Hugh offers his expert opinion on the current real estate market on the Bellarine Peninsula including why more blocks of land might be coming onto the market. SNEAKY SNEAK PEEK Ocean Grove by the beach, this is super-sneaky. PRICE CHANGES There's a couple of properties with updated prices. WEEKLY SALES/OFFERS UPDATE: Find out what properties have sold in the last week. PROPERTY OF THE WEEK: 17 Holyhead Street, Ocean Grove https://www.hayden.com.au/17-holyhead-street-ocean-grove-3226/6987161/ Never Miss a Show: * Listen on SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/73HPTgkOOXYYT7B1Z6PwtI * Search “ocean grove real estate” * Subscribe  

Bron and Fam check out the Bellarine Catchment Network, Spider Crabs 2022 (will they or won't they), approaches to managing coastal erosion, and community rapid response to outbreaks of the Northern Pacific Seastar...• We catch up with Matt Crawley from the Bellarine Catchment Network. BCN is a Not-for-profit network on the Bellarine Peninsula, made up of representatives from key catchment and coastal organisations, with an integrated catchment management focus. This includes environment groups, 'Friends of...' groups, land managers, traditional owners, Landcare and Coastcare. • Dr Elodie Camprasse, Deakin University, brings us the latest on the highly anticipated annual congregation of the Spider Crabs in Port Phillip Bay.• Baykeeper Neil Blake talks coastal erosion policy and priorities behind the decision processes for mitigation - What are do you think the priority order currently is of infrastructure, cultural values and threatened natural habitat? What should it be?• And Fam will update us on the Community Rapid Response Teams project, where volunteer teams are trained to respond to mass aggregations of the Northern Pacific Sea stars in Port Phillip Bay.

Geelong Real Estate Co's Ricky Forte brought a special guest onto this week's podcast to chat about how the property market is performing, with Open House host Damien Ractliffe.

Built in 1888, the Bellarine Peninsula’s Grand Hotel in Portarlington has undergone a multi-million dollar makeover. Sitting proudly over the main street in Portarlington, looking down to the scenic harbour with views towards Melbourne, the Grand Hotel remains a distinctive feature to the town's shopping precinct. If you’re planning a trip to the Bellarine, this […] The post Grand Hotel Portalington appeared first on Podcast Now.

WHAT'S NORMAL? Are the weekend inspection numbers back to some normality? SNEAK PEEKS Today we reveal 4 sneak peeks spread right across the Bellarine Peninsula including an Old Ocean Grove property on over 900sqm at an amazing price-point. PRICE ADJUSTMENTS Two properties have had price adjustments, listen to hear which ones. NEW PROPERTIES TO WEBSITE: Make sure you visit hayden.com.au for the latest home listings with more properties added during the week. WEEKLY SALES/OFFERS UPDATE: Find out what properties have sold in the last seven days. PROPERTY OF THE WEEK: 34 Dorothy Street, Leopold https://www.hayden.com.au/34-dorothy-street-leopold-3224/6908114/ Never Miss a Show: * Listen on SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/73HPTgkOOXYYT7B1Z6PwtI * Search “ocean grove real estate” * Subscribe  

Ricky Forte from Geelong Real Estate Co. joined Damien Ractliffe on the Open House podcast to review how Geelong's major suburbs performed in 2021 and take a look into a crystal ball for 2022.

A popular beach on the Bellarine Peninsula will remain closed this morning after a suspected shark attack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A popular beach on the Bellarine Peninsula will remain closed this morning after a suspected shark attack last night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new music festival is launching this December on the Bellarine Peninsula. The Bellarine Music Festival kicks off with on Saturday 11th December with an impressive line-up of Aussie music royalty and the excitement doesn't stop for the rest of the month, with shows every Saturday and Sunday, excluding Christmas weekend. Organiser Brad O'Brien from Premier Artists spoke to the program. The post The Bellarine Music Festival appeared first on Mitchell's Front Page.

Simon and Jill chat to Lyndsay Sharp, an icon of the Bellarine Peninsula. Lyndsay is involved with Leura Park Estate, Jack Rabbit Vineyard and Flying Brick Cider, all 3 are definite inclusions for your Bellarine itinerary. @leuraparkestate @jackrabbitvineyard @flyingbrickciderco #bellarine

Episode 231There were only two unsolved murders in the state of Victoria in 1942, and they are heavily shrouded in mystery. These murders happened during World War II time, on the Bellarine Peninsula, in Queenscliff, in an area occupied by Australian troops who were patrolling and defending the coastline.Early one cold, wintry morning in late May 1942, the bullet-ridden body of Army Driver Roy Willis was found on the side of the road. He had been shot a number of times with a military revolver.In September 1942 17-year-old Gunner John Hulston went missing whilst on guard duty. His body was later found further down the coast. He had also been shot in the chest with an army revolver.Former police officer and historian and researcher Bob Marmion, who lives on the Bellarine Peninsula, loves a good mystery and when he found out about these murders, and that they were still unsolved, the old detective skills he'd flexed in his 15 years in the job came back to life and he spent 10 years investigating and writing a book called Murder at the Fort.Thanks to our Guest Bob Marmion.His books are Murder at the Fort and The Price We Pay, about his experience with Post Traumatic Stress disorder.If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can phone Lifeline on 13 11 14.Buy CSI Told You Lies by Meshel Laurie hereIn PaperbackAs an ebookAs an audiobook read by MeshelYou can support us with a one-off contribution here.You can become a patron here.You can subscribe to Calm Ya Farm here.You can visit the Calm Ya Farm website here.Like us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on

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@MartinGinnane from  @ginnaneassociates is an expert advisor on #retaildevelopment #placemaking and #brandactivation. He's worked with international cities and regional towns on major #investmentattraction #regionalrenewal and #retailrenewal projects. He was the #vicgov first retail industry specialist, is a member of the @victoriangovernment #SmallBusinessMinisterialCouncil and had senior roles at the #vicgov #DepartmentofBusinessandInnovation and was #DeputyManagingDirector of #DowntownDutyFree. The following quote from his website sums up his philosophy and approach to the work he does."Global Cities of significance all have one thing in common, a strong and vibrant, culturally diverse heart that encourages people to live, experience, participate and claim ownership of their location. At the heart of these cities, is a unique offering that makes them stand out from the sameness that is making so many cities bland and boring. Retail strength, placemaking and events are the economic backbone of all successful global cities and large residential developments." He's currently working on a major retail renewal project with the @cityofwarrnambool and in the discussion we cover;bringing his experience with major city #investmentattraction to regional townsthe exciting opportunities ahead for #regionaltownsavoiding the 'sameness' that is making so many cities bland and boring, the #oversuccess of big citieshow #Covid19 fast-tracked problems in the retail sectorwhere and how #prestige  has lost out to #masstige  and why "luxury is about where you found it rather where you bought it"#liebigstreet #warrnambool the critical role of #localgovernment   #restorationgrants  #landlords #localcouncilthe component pieces in a vibrant and vital #retailstrip#treechange and the influence of these younger people when they return to the towns they were born in#foodandbeverage #whiskybars #goodbottleshop  #ginbars #goodpizzabuilding #sustainable #businessmodel from services and products that appeals to #locals and #visitors #smallbusiness an #employmentgenerator in #regionaltownswww.kerrcapital.com.auA full transcript of the interview is below. Michael Kerr: Hi, it's Michael Kerr here presenting Small Business Banter.A healthy micro and small business sector means a successful economy and a more vibrant society. Small Business Banter is about helping regional business owners better prepare for current challenges, but also for the next stage of business success. I'm Michael Kerr, founder of Kerr Capital, advisors to business owners.Each week I interview a fellow small business owner or an expert and they share their stories, their life experiences, the wins and the losses, and their best advice to help you, the listener, get the most you can from your own business. Small Business Banter is brought to you from the studios of 104.7 Gippsland FM and is heard across Australia on the Community Radio Network. Thanks also to Kerr Capital supporters of the show.Okay, welcome to another edition of Small Business Banter. Really pleased to have in today with us, Martin Ginnane, from Ginnane & Associates. Martin will tell you a lot more about what he's done in a few minutes, but I just wanted to cover off some of the highlights. He's principally responsible for advising on retail development, place making and brand activation. He's done a lot of work in both big cities and regional areas. He's a member of the Small Business Ministerial Council, and he's really a Retail Industry Specialist here in Victoria. And prior to that, he was the Deputy Managing Director of Downtown Duty-Free. Firstly, welcome in today, Martin. Martin Ginnane: Thank you very much. It's a pleasure to be here. Michael: And for today's discussion with Martin, we're going to be talking about regional renewal, making the most of retail, attracting investment, and lessons learned from some of the major initiatives. Martin was involved in Melbourne and now has been working with regional Victoria locations in Camperdown Warrnambool and Ballarat. So we're looking forward to that. But Martin, if you could, just give us a couple of minutes in your background so the listeners are in sync with where you come from and what you do. Over to you.Martin: Thank you, Michael. I'm fortunate enough to have had a very varied background, but all around the retail sector. Born in Melbourne many, many years ago. I was raised in Melbourne. I spent 20 years in Sydney where I started my retail career with companies such as Angus and Coote, The Jeweler's and Diamond Traders, which was part of then of the Hooker Corporation owned by the illustrious George Herscu. And then was poached to join Downtown Duty Free in the days when Duty Free was a big business. We had Melbourne Airport, Brisbane Airport, Sydney Airport, and about 15 off-airport stores. So, at about 6,000 staff in those days. I joined there as Deputy Managing Director. And after six years, we were taken over by Swiss Air Company. I was retrenched and thought, well, I'll come back home to Melbourne. I came back to Melbourne and was appointed as the Victorian government's first Retail Industry Specialist at a time when Melbourne in particular had vacancy rates as high as 17 to 18%. I was appointed under the Kennett government for 12 months and ended up staying there for 17 years. And during that period, I work mainly on investment attraction for the CBD, an original advisor on the Melbourne Fashion Festival for the state government up until I departed 10 years ago to establish my own business, Ginnane & Associates.Michael: Excellent. So, from that background, you know a lot about foot traffic. So I'm looking forward to exploring the work that you've been doing. I mean, drawing on that rich experience, but also relating it to what you've been doing in some of the regional parts of Victoria. So, I just wanted to start off with a quote from your website, "Global Cities of significance all have one thing in common, a strong and vibrant, culturally diverse heart that encourages people to live, experience, participate and claim ownership of their location. At the heart of these cities, is a unique offering that makes them stand out from the sameness that is making so many cities bland and boring. Retail strength, placemaking and events are the economic backbone of all successful global cities and large residential developments." That's straight from your website. It was very powerful. I'm going to ask you about how regional towns and regional cities in Australia can take something from that. I'm assuming it applies across towns as well as cities.Martin: Most definitely, Michael, it does. It's a big statement, and it's a strong statement and it's one that I'm thinking actually of using on every single presentation that I do to whether be commercial or private government, particularly in this day and age. It came from the fact that a lot of things were happening in the retail sector prior to COVID. We can all say that COVID caused it, but there are massive changes happening prior. One of the things that was driving this belief that I have in that statement is that sameness was happening all around the world. So you could walk down in Collins Street, you could walk down all the major cities, and they were taken over now by the mega giants, the Louis Vuitton's, the Gucci's, the Prada's, who roll out their international branding twice a year.So, you can walk down these streets and look in the windows and you'll see the same thing. The only time that you'll notice if you'll look up and you'll see St Paul or St Patrick's Cathedral or Notre Dame and you'll think I'm not in Melbourne, I'm in Paris. So seriously, that's how bad retail was getting.Michael: They'd taken that McDonald's consistency of product just a little bit too far with their retail.Martin: Yeah, and I call it masstige rather than prestige. It has got to the point where the big players are having to buy smaller boutique operations now to make themselves unique and so-called exclusive again because of the success and over success of some of those global brands.Michael: Too much commoditization of a once glorious brand. Martin: Exactly. So, one of the things that comes out of this is the desire to experience something that is different and unique. One of my other sayings is, "luxury to me is about someone says where did you find that as opposed to where did you buy it." Because you can buy anything these days. If you've got the money, you can buy something at the top. When within 18 months it'll be at H&M or probably far less than that, or how you can buy the copy of it. But the wonderful discovery, finding something, whether it's a great old book or pre-love tie or whatever the case may be. So, jumping back into your question. This is where retail cities and towns across Australia had the upper hand. It is really, really their opportunity to shine. We can discuss that as we go along. Michael: Yeah. Look, I think we ought to jump straight into that. The renewal or the potential renewal of the local shopping strip. I mean, you're doing some work recently, I think, in Ballarat, which got some magnificent real estate and grand streets. But what would you take to those places to make that local shopping strip vital and exciting for the locals? I'm assuming we're not going to have potentially some of those big international luxury brands.Martin: Nor do you want them. But Michael, what I think is the scenario is that it's going to be driven by two things. You've got to have an appetite by the local government. You've got to have an appetite by the council. For example, I just almost finished four years work with the City of Warrnambool on the redevelopment of Liebig Street. So they had a counselor at the time who had a vision to say to themselves and their constituents, "If we don't do something with this beautiful old big wide street, it is falling into such disrepair that we are losing out to the new shopping centers that are opening and almost circling like a western movie with the wagon train circling the town." Michael: Right. And choking it off.Martin: And choking it off. Now, this scenario with success for any regional town or major strip is to make sure that they are no longer just selling stuff. I use the difference between a product and an NSA stuff. This is not being derogatory to any of the brands that are in the shopping centers around regional cities. And those shopping centers do offer convenience. If it's pouring with rain, a young mother can drive in or a young father can drive in. Unload the baby. It's dry. They are not going to get wet. But although found in those shopping centers is stuff. They'll find inexpensive football socks for the kids which they need because they grow so quickly. They'll find a dress. They might find a cheap, inexpensive set of cabinets or something for their bedroom. That's fine.When they come into Warrnambool or when they come into Ballarat or when they come in to Camperdown, it's about wanting to come into town because that is where they are going to experience and find things that are different and unique. They are going to be able to engage with the community in a much nicer environment, wider footpaths, planting, better awnings, easier parking. All those things make for an environment that will make regional cities and towns continue to thrive.Michael: Right. So Warrnambool, Ballarat, other regional towns around Australia, the history is there. But you talked about having local councilors being a big part of the equation they need to support. What about landlords? I mean, some of these buildings are grand and make for beautiful retail or food or whatever. But the older they get, the harder they are to maintain, or the costly they are to maintain.Martin: You can see examples not just in regional towns. You can see examples on Chapel Street under the Council of Stonnington on Glenferrie Road in many, many areas. One of the advantages that live shopping centers have is that every so many years, your store must be refurbished. You must meet the guidelines of the shopping center and so forth. So while that creates a great Disneyland feel and a very, very nice, safe environment and a pleasurable environment where we're almost craving. Well, we are craving something that's a bit more earthy and a bit more real.Warrnambool, and I know the City of Ballarat as well. Warrnambool successfully offered restoration grants for property owners during the redevelopment program. The City of Warrnambool got that funding from federal state and from their own coffers. So three lots of funding. I believe the City of Ballarat has done the same for the renewal of the mall. I believe both cities are offering grants and financial assistance to restore and renew these heritage buildings.Michael: Right. So assuming the landlord takes advantage, then it does really open up the opportunities for smaller retail operators, whether they be food or whether they are quirky retail, to start something.Martin: Michael, the exciting thing is when you walk down the streets of these areas now is that you are seeing young people. You are seeing in Warrnambool there's, I think, three whiskey bars. There's a gin bar. These are all being run by young people who were born and raised in Warrnambool. Evidently, you do need to either be born there or marry somebody. And if you marry somebody, you need to be married for 20 years before you are classed as a true business owner.Michael: Before you get your stamp. Yeah.Martin: Even though I've been there a lot, I still don't think I'm a local. But they are coming back to town. They are seeing opportunities to come back to their town and make a living for themselves and their families. There's new housing estates being built in big numbers around these large and medium-sized regional cities. And these people come in many ways, quite often from urban environments, and they still want to live the same way. They want to be able to go out to a whiskey bar. Well, they want to be out to buy some nice cheese and some nice bread. Michael: Yeah. And in today's edition of Small Business Banter, I'm talking with Martin Ginnane from Ginnane & Associates. Yeah, that's a trend that we talk about all the time on Small Business Banter. The movement back from CBD areas, whether it be Sydney or other states and capitals, and this reinvigoration of towns and those people bringing with them some of their experiences. There's no question me, Melbourne and Sydney and Brisbane and Adelaide have some incredible innovation in food, but it seems to be transplanting now in these regional locations. Is that a result of people just having enough of the city being too expensive to run businesses? What are your thoughts on why this is happening?Martin: I think, Michael, you are spot on it. But it's a combination of all those things. It's a combination of perhaps the over success that large cities have had in terms of urbanization, particularly Melbourne, in the last eight to ten years. Massive increase of student population, which we see the massive contribution they've given to the economy, particularly as I haven't been here for the last 12 months. It's a combination of all those things. People want to not necessarily escape, they just want to experience something, whether they are moving permanently or whether they are visiting. The other thing that's happening, of course, is that the ability. I know someone in particular who's going to be working. He stays in Ballarat but is working from Melbourne firm, and then you need to go to Melbourne that twice a week. So all that flexibility is something five years ago we didn't have.Michael: Yeah, I think you made a comment earlier about not what you bought, where you bought it or you found it. You know, I live down the Bellarine Peninsula. My office is in Queenscliff. Well, it's fascinating every day to walk through that street and what it might be and see the gin bars and the distilleries. Not so much in Queenscliff, but certainly in other places, it's booming. It's a combination of that vigor and energy. If you were to take a view of what the next town that wants to reinvigorate their retail strip, the historical retail strip, what are the key that we've talked about to support to restore buildings? I guess we need landlords to come onboard and buy into the vision, and the small business operators. What else or who else is needed to really kick start getting these places? Because people are traveling more and more through regional Australia because you can't go elsewhere. So the opportunities would seem to be there if you've got an interesting offer.Martin: The LGA, the Local Government Authority, has to have the passion. And the counselors, the CEO, have to have a dream of what that town could be. In many eyes, retail doesn't play a part. Retail services and hospitality don't really play a part in local government plans. They may have a four-year strategy for economic development, but retail and services don't normally play a big part in it. So, in order for what you've just said, the other players, the landlords, the small business operators, the potential investors. You have to know that you are moving into an area or considering to move into an area where a council is hungry for your business and is keen to get it.I'm just about to deliver an investment attraction to the opportunity in Warrnambool where we are inviting some of the big commercial real estate agents down to have a look at what the area has to offer. How it's grown, how it's changed. Not necessarily to get any big players down but for them to be able to put Warrnambool in their head for property investors, but also for businesses that might be looking to expand. Michael: So you're saying that retail and retail services aren't really a driver for the LGAs. Is that it?Martin: No. I'm not saying that with all of them, but with a lot of them it's very much... When I started originally with the state capital which was over 20 years ago. I remember having a director said to me, "But Martin, why are we even playing in this space? One shop closes, another shop opens." It's not as simple as that. It's a scenario where council needs to lead the way in a vision of what they want the city to be. And when I say retailer, not necessarily just talking about selling more stuff. A good regional town, a good regional city, should attract people. It should attract its own people. It should attract visitors. But it should attract them for a multitude of reasons. Retail, food, beverage is one of the biggest drivers in today's market.Michael: Absolutely. It is. And it's certainly an area for further discussion. But if you look around, I spend a lot of time in traveling in regional Victoria. I go a long way for a good bakery, a good beer, a good pizza. So, what are the components for a good contemporary retail strip in any given town? What must you have to get people to choose that town over another town? Martin: You have to have two things. You have to have a business model that appeals to the locals, and you also have to have a business model that will appeal to the visitors. Now, I spent a lot of time as a young boy, which was a long time ago in Daylesford and Hepburn Springs, and I remember how it was and I see how it is now. However, for all the success, Daylesford in particular is still very much a weakened economy. Because driven by everything that appeals to the tourist. You must maintain an offering that appeals to your local residents as well. So you need, as you just said, a good pizza joint which Warrnambool has about two and Ballarat has about six. You need a really good bottle shop. You need a couple of good pubs. You need a pub that has good live music. You need a good delicatessen. You know, there's one in Warrnambool called Darriwill Farm. It was a retail released by a woman by the name of Lisa Pitkethly. It's the most amazing business. It's got absolutely everything.Michael: I also tried some stores in the city. I didn't know that.Martin: They had one in [inaudible] and they had one in Albert Park, I think, but I think that both are gone. Lisa's got bought out her own business now. But it's that sort of business where you just go there. It's almost like a small Ikea for food and delicatessen. You just go in. You pick up a basket and you buy. The other thing is, do these towns need this as they get to and need to have the services as well? So there's a good banking infrastructure. There's two insurance brokers. There're things like that that help the community.Michael: Yeah. And those communities would think on across the board of growing. So you've got a bigger and more permanent base to build a business around. This idea of investment attraction, it's still a viable model for local government to think about, local councils. It's not just for big cities. Martin: It's essential because big cities have been so badly hurt. The big cities that have relied particularly on government employees, in a big, big way, and international students. I think of Victoria's wonderful campaign they had many years ago with the jigsaw puzzle. And the course CBD of Melbourne, which I'm actively involved in working on their precincts, review work at the moment. But the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle fall on that. So, the students are falling off the table. The tourists are falling off the table. The public servants in town.Michael: I get it. In that investment attraction, I just want to get your thoughts quickly. There's quite a difference between attracting big employers versus attracting new business operators. I'm very passionate about seeing more small business owners. So it's a balance between getting a bigger organization that can employ 20, 50, or 100 people. But also, I think, sometimes the opportunities to attract new and innovative small business operators. We had Carly Flecknoe from the Made the Grampians Way. She's a classic tree changer. This is maybe 30 episodes back. But that's the kind of energy and vigor that I think we need as well as obviously attracting... Not everyone wants to be a business owner, so we need to have a balance. But I sometimes wonder whether small business might get underappreciated as an employment generator. Martin: They certainly never get underappreciated if I'm involved in anything. I've been in small business in different ways on and off for so many years and I know the difficulties of it, but I am so passionate about believing that this is their time to rise. This is really, really their time to rise. They've got access to so much now in terms of they don't need to pay for big advertising. They've got Instagram. They've got everything at their fingertips to grow their business. Michael: Yeah. They got something that's interesting, quirky. They can get people to the destination.Martin: Exactly.Michael: They can build it and they will come. Maybe that's going to come true for some. Martin: Well, that's why we're doing the investment attraction work. It's certainly not to when under no idea that we will attract big brands, but it's about putting the city of Warrnambool and other cities in investors' minds. Michael: Yeah, and really building on the natural advantage, the heritage, the proximity to food, beverage, produce. Martin: And a wonderful life.Michael: And a wonderful life. Yeah. Hey Martin, that is, unfortunately, time up for us today. But that was a really great chat. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and your energy and passion for that reinvigoration and renewal. Keep up the great work and perhaps we will chat another time, but go well.Martin: Thank you, Michael.Michael: Thanks, Martin Ginnane.So that is all for today's episode of Small Business Banter. I continue to be inspired, bringing you small business experts and other small business owners and hearing their stories. Do you want to listen to any past episodes? Jump onto your podcast platform of choice and search Small Business Banter. There, you will find a diverse and fascinating collection of small business owners and experts openly discussing and sharing their experiences. For any of the links, resources, or information we've talked about on the show today or to contact me, please head over to smallbusinessbanter.com, or you can find us on Facebook and Instagram. It would be great to have you tune in the same time next week for another episode of Small Business Banter.[END]

On a small goat farm on the Bellarine Peninsula, Corinne Blackett makes a wonderful, if small range, of delicious goat's cheese. A pharmacist by trade, Corinne fell in love with goats when she had purchased a six to keep the grass under control on the property. What else do you do with these natural lawn mowers? Well, make cheese of course and it was after realising the pleasure of the cheese making process in her kitchen, no doubt thanks to the incredible freshness of milk at hand, Drysdale Cheese was born. Now with a herd of just 30 milking goats on a small, 5 acre property, Corinne makes a small range of award winning cheese that you, if you're lucky enough, can find in local shops and restaurants in the greater Geelong and Bellarine region I've been wanting to chat to Corinne since we started this humble podcast and I'm sure you'll agree, it was well worth the wait. As with all conversations, this just starts to scratch the surface of the Drysdale Cheese story and there is so much more we could discuss but for now, get settled so, let's get into it. --- Be sure to follow her at @drysdale_cheeses

This week, Bron and Kade are in the beach house:•Cabin Boy joins us for a sailing report, taking a look at places to sail if you don’t live by the sea.•We’re speak with Bellarine Peninsula artist Chelsea Gustafsson, who frequently uses washed up beach debris to create stunning art that expresses her worries about the health of our oceans and questions the role we as individuals play in making this world a better, or worse, place.•Baykeeper Neil Blake talks about the perils of not-so-innocuous synthetic grass, and the potential impacts on our Bays and waterways.•Plus news of plans to demolish the much beloved Flinders Pier, a federal government announcement this week of $100M for Australia’s oceans, and new research suggesting that the tagging of fish for research purposes might be more detrimental than we’ve previously thought.

Learn Australian English in this special 900th episode of the Aussie English podcast! It's a glorious day today and in this episode, I am going to show you around the bay area township of Portarlington, Victoria. Just dropped off Noah at day care, Joana's consistently filling up, and I get to appreciate eucalyptus trees. It's a truly stunning day that I even got my camera out and took photos! Students share this very common concern with me: I am not improving anymore. It is important for you to know about the law of diminishing returns, which applies to learning English. You will become resilient, not only in learning English, but also in life in general. Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Luke Grant talks to Joe Crane, Shine Lawyers’ commercial disputes solicitor, who is representing a Victorian gym owner’s legal action against his insurer for being refused compensation after the state forced businesses to close last year during the pandemic.   Christopher Blake, an owner of a Jetts gym on the Bellarine Peninsula claims his insurer, Hollard Insurance, denied paying him compensation of $235,000 in lost revenue due to Victoria’s imposed and prolonged shutdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WEEKEND ACTIVITY: We kick-off today's show with a weekend wrap-up and it's been another busy one. NEW LISTINGS: Some new properties have been listed on the website during the week. SNEAK PEEK: This sneak peek is located in old Ocean Grove close to Blue Waters Lake. WE NEED LISTINGS: With strong buyer demand we need more listings so if you're considering selling anywhere in Geelong or on the Bellarine Peninsula contact Hugh and the team. PROPERTY OF THE WEEK: Live a resort-lifestyle on this huge average in close proximity to Geelong and Ocean Grove. 62-80 Matthews Road, Leopold. https://www.hayden.com.au/62-80-matthews-road-leopold-3224/6257897/ To get ahead of the action, call or click below. * CALL ON 5255 1000 * http://www.haydenoceangrove.com.au   Never Miss a Show: * Listen on SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/73HPTgkOOXYYT7B1Z6PwtI * Search “ocean grove real estate” * Subscribe

With Gaz off sick, John, James, and Jack take the helm for a recap of the stupid amounts of alcohol consumed, choppers taken, and golf balls lost last weekend on the Bellarine Peninsula. We then debrief on the mess that has become the Royal Family and the British press, followed by what's to come on James' upcoming weekend on the Indian Pacific railway from Perth to Sydney.

Family holidays where everyone is comfortable and has fun is important. We've just visited our 6th site in the Bellarine Peninsula and it's the best one yet!

The Bellarine Distillery is the first distillery on the Bellarine Peninsula and the first in the greater Geelong region since the closure of the Corio Distillery in the 1980's. Established in 2015, Russ Watson and Lorelle Warren have seen a dream now become a reality, and we chat to Russ and business partner Craig Michael […] The post The Whiskery appeared first on Podcast Now.

Today’s chat is with Julian Summer at Pier St. over in Portarlington. Pier St is owned by Peter Roddy and his partner, Ebony Vagg and a couple of years ago, I had the absolute pleasure of speaking to Peter at their other venue, Noir in Richmond. Julian did part of his apprenticeship at Noir before heading to Perth and working at Wildflower, a fine dining restaurant specialising in native ingredients and respecting the aboriginal seasons. Being invited to join Peter and Ebony in their next venture speaks volumes for Julian. I was lucky enough to be a guest of Port Phillip Ferries and Pier St last Saturday and I have to say, what a lovely day trip. It is so easy to take 1 hour 40-minute ferry trip from Victoria Harbour across to Portarlington, Pier St is literally at the end of the pier, so you can drink beautiful Bellarine Peninsula wine, and eat Portarlington mussels (or of course their other dishes!) then get the ferry home again. Perfect. As was my chat to Julian, who braved the wind outside the kitchen to tell me about his journey and discoveries as a chef and how excited he is to discover more.

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 154.This week Corrie's in the studio while Caro joins us remotely from Sydney, having finally been able to visit family in NSW.This week we discuss post-lockdown holidays and ponder what holidays will look like in 2021. The Melbourne v Sydney rivalry seems to be alive and well and Corrie has a theory about what's behind it. Plus we pick our Top 3 Road Trips to tackle in the next few months.This week in The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Caro and Corrie share their favourite Foolproof Summer Cocktails. Prince Wine Store bringing Melbournians, the greatest wine in the world and delivering Australia Wide. www.Prince Wine Store.com.au To receive a special listener discount enter the promo code MESS (as in Messenger) at checkout to receive your discount and tell the Prince team that Caro and Corrie sent you!Corrie's 'Crush of the Week' this week is both Dolly Alderton and Pandora Sykes from The High Low podcast on their announcement that they'll be winding up their hugely successful podcast.In BSFCaro's really enjoying reading Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan (available at My Bookshop HERE).Corrie recommends watching Finding Your Feet on NetflixFor easy pass-around food this Summer - try Will's Pickled Cucumbers or Corrie's favourite Zucchini and Halloumi Fritters (see recipes below).This week in our Click for Vic Spotlight Corrie's been buying MORE Victorian Olive Oil - this time from Oakdene Vineyards on the Bellarine Peninsula.Click for Vic - Get the best of Victoria delivered at www.visitvictoria.com/clickforvic or HERE.Let us know about your wonderful Victoria recomendations or Click for Vic gems via our socials or feedback@dontshootpod.com.au.For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram or Twitter @DontShootPod.Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au.Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.Don't Shoot the Messenger is produced by Corrie Perkin, Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.Thanks to Clementine Donohoe for additional social media support. You can follow @clemmiedonohoe on Instagram HERE.Will’s Pickled CucumbersTwo telegraph cucumbers very thinly slicedMix two tablespoons of table salt in with the sliced cucumbers, cover in glad wrap and leave them in the fridge for a couple of hours.Rinse then lay on a tea towelPickling Syrup1 cup of water1 cup of white vinegar1 tablespoon of good chardonnay white wine vinegarSqueeze of lemon.2 heaped teaspoons of white sugarCook up the pickling liquid in a saucepan til it boils then allow to cool.Place the sliced cucumbers in a big jar, add one chili thinly sliced and de-seeded on top. Pour the pickling syrup over the cucumbers and store in the fridge. They can be eaten straight away.Zucchini & Haloumi Fritters from Taste.com.au HERE. 300g (about 6 small) zucchini1 onion, grated250g haloumi, grated75g (1/2 cup) plain flour2 teaspoons grated lemon rind2 eggs1 tablespoon chopped fresh dillLight olive oil, to frySalt flakes, to serveAioli or similar to serveMETHODCoarsely grate the zucchinis, then squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Place in a bowl and add the onion, haloumi cheese, flour, lemon rind, eggs and dill. Season with salt and black pepper and stir to combine. Form the zucchini mixture into about 25 bite-size patties. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm.Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry, in batches, for 1-2 minutes each side until golden. Drain on paper towel.Serve the fritters warm with the aioli and a little sea salt.

Janelle Davey from Encompass Community Services spoke about a new coronavirus assistance hotline launched with the support of the Ecstra Foundation. This service is completely free for anyone in need of support throughout the City of Greater Geelong including the Bellarine Peninsula, City of Wyndham, Golden Plains Shire and Surf Coast Shire. The post Encompass Community Services launches coronavirus assistance hotline first appeared on Mitchell's Front Page.

Will Derham is a regular guest on The Wine Show and he chats with Simon about the Covid-19 isolation period and the projects and learnings that will make them a stronger winery as a result. @banksroadvineyard

In this episode we discuss the great weather and increased inspection numbers over the first weekend of school holidays. Another busy week with plenty of offers and contracts signed. New properties added to the Hayden website over last seven days including a 1000 plus square metre Old Ocean Grove family home. A Leopold sneak peek with amazing water views is our property of the week and the longest running real estate podcast has a new look.   What's on:   WEEKEND MARKET ACTIVITY NEW LISTINGS: New listings in Ocean Grove and Leopld this week OFFERS/SOLDS: Another busy week at the Hayden office.   PRICE ADJUSTMENT: 11 Clivedon Crt, Leopold   Property of the Week 6 Capella Road, Ocean Grove https://www.hayden.com.au/6-capella-road-ocean-grove-3226/5583240/   To get ahead of the action, call or click below. * CALL ON 5255 1000 * http://www.haydenoceangrove.com.au   Never Miss a Show: * Download SPOTIFY * Search “ocean grove real estate” * Subscribe

The Bellarine has a long, exhausting history with gorse. It is a large problem for many residents along the Bellarine Peninsula and it can be costly to remove despite residents being legally obliged to control it through implementation of the Catchment and Land Protection Act. Brydie Murrihy- Communications, Community Engagement and Extension Officer at the Victorian Gorse Taskforce joined the program to talk about the issue and the potential implications in relation to bushfires.

In this interview, we tackle a taboo issue on having a great family and operating a successful business as a female in the Australian mortgage industry.  Who says you can't have both!   And what better person to share their opinion than one of the most successful brokers in the country, and arguably, Australia's leading female broker, Sarah Thomson.   Sarah takes us behind the scenes into her business where she shares what has worked, what hasn't and how she has built a reputation that well and truly precedes her - both with clients and across the industry.   With droves of raving fans all over the Bellarine Peninsula and beyond, Sarah has built a high-performance brokerage that manages some 40 to 50 applications each month with a business based almost exclusively on repeat business and client referrals.   Beyond great technical skills as a broker, through persistence, mistakes and continual learning, Sarah has also built a team that cares about the brand, that works hard and celebrates their success.   Equally, each member is clear on their role so they deliver a seamless customer experience.   It's part of the secret sauce that's helped Sarah build an enviable reputation as a broker and as a lead woman in finance.   Visit Sarah's website here   Double Your Settlements:   Watch this free training so you can double your settlement volumes with structure and consistency.  

The Queen of the Leopold real estate market - Karen Purcell - returns to the show in today’s 'Leopold Special'. Today, Karen unlocks the secrets behind Leopold's stunning rise, who is buying and who is selling in the gateway town to the Bellarine Peninsula. In today’s episode, find out: 1. LEOPOLD: Who’s Buying and Selling 2. MOOLAP: Sneak Peek Ideal for Tradies 3. AUCTIONS: Two Coming Up Property of the Week * 22-24 Heathwood Way, Ocean Grove * https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-ocean+grove-127856670 To get ahead of the action, call or click below. * CALL ON 5255 1000 * http://www.haydenoceangrove.com.au Never Miss a Show: * Download SPOTIFY * Search “ocean grove real estate” * Subscribe

Saturday was a horrid day for Open-for-Inspections as the Winter change delivered ferocious wind and rain throughout the weekend. While the turn in the seasons did impact numbers at property inspections, it did reveal the serious buyers and the properties of most interest right now. Find out which FOUR properties are the Bellarine Peninsula's hottest. Karen Purcell uncovers another gem over at Leopold for today’s Sneak Peek whilst garnering more interest in another Leopold property. In today’s episode, find out: 1. SNEAK PEEK: Leopold 2. HOT PROPERTY: Find Out the Fabulous Four Property of the Week * 1/111 The Terrace, Ocean Grove * https://www.hayden.com.au/47-the-avenue-ocean-grove-3226/4196580/ To get ahead of the action, call or click below. * CALL ON 5255 1000 * http://www.haydenoceangrove.com.au Never Miss a Show: * Download SPOTIFY * Search “ocean grove real estate” * Subscribe

Hugh and Wes sit down for a ‘fireside chat’ as they look back on the highs and lows of what was an incredible year for the Ocean Grove, Leopold, and the Greater Bellarine Peninsula markets. In this episode-of-reflection, the boy's deep dive into the factors behind what made the 2017 real estate market what it was and, the reasons behind them. If you want the: 1. Deepest analysis of Ocean Grove, Leopold and the Bellarine Peninsula for 2017. 2. Growth rates for the region and the reasons behind them 3. Trends and Predictions for 2018 Then this episode is NOT to be missed. If you are thinking of buying, selling or investing anywhere in the Bellarine Peninsula, this show is for you.

Buyers are being spoilt for choice as more property hits the market right across the Bellarine Peninsula. As outlined two weeks ago, the market dynamics have shifted as late Spring offers more opportunities in a long time for savvy buyers. In todays episode, find out: 1. NEW LISTINGS: Clifton Springs to Ocean Grove 2. SOLD: Off Market at Leopold, OG and Drysdale 3. AUCTION: This Saturday Property of the Week * 142 Powell St, Ocean Grove * https://www.hayden.com.au/3938893/ To get ahead of the action, call or click below. * CALL ON 5255 1000 * http://www.haydenoceangrove.com.au

Today’s episode is MASSIVE. This is the most packed episode of real estate news - for the weekend just gone - from any outlet, for anyone interested in real estate on the Bellarine Peninsula. Two case studies demonstrate how top-of-the-market strategies worked in Leopold and Ocean Grove to hit the top of the price their price ranges. Each example appears to contradict Hugh’s opinion piece in last Thursdays EP280, but find out what he says next. 137 Sunset Strip, Ocean Grove are revealed and showing why it was taken off the market prior to auction. Finally, Hughie lifts the lid on a property sold at the first Open for Inspection In today's EPIC NEWS Bizcast, find out: 1. SNEAK PEEK: Barwon Heads Location 2. AUCTION RESULT: 9 Amos Crt 3. PRICE REVEAL: 137 Sunset Strip 4. SOLD: At First Open for Inspection Property of the Week * 2/15 Beaver St, Ocean Grove * https://www.hayden.com.au/3895530/ To get ahead of the action, call or click below. * CALL ON 5255 1000 * http://www.haydenoceangrove.com.au

This week we chat with Captains Pete and Di Hobbs. They are church planters who have been making the reality of Jesus known on the Bellarine Peninsula for the past eight years. Listen as they share the journey of starting something new and share what they have learnt along the way.

With Open for Inspection numbers down in Ocean Grove, the other side of the Bellarine Peninsula experienced strong interest. However, during September, one particular price range is seeing extreme interest in Ocean Grove with one property really telling us why, and potential vendors should take note. In today's ‘Hot Price Zone’ episode, find out: 1. HOT ZONE: Price Range Buyers Are Flocking To 2. OFFERS: Two Property Offers Accepted Property of the Week * 65 Shell Road, Ocean Grove * https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-ocean+grove-126259046 To get ahead of the action, call or click below. * CALL ON 5255 1000 * http://www.haydenoceangrove.com.au This Hayden Real Estate News Update is brought to you by the BizCast Radio Network http://bizcastradio.com/

Episode 215 of Punwatch, with host Alex Malone and more Kylie Minogue puns than you can shake a well-insured butt at. This episode is entitled "Tubby Terror Flogs Fake Fauna". Shoutout to all our Bellarine Peninsula fans. Punsters: Andrew Cherry, Harry Brimage, David Shaw Host: Alex Malone

One property was sold before being ‘Sneak Peeked’ this week. With properties all over the Bellarine Peninsula on offer this weekend, find out what is suitable for you. In todays ‘Peninsula’ Edition, Hugh reveals: 1. OPENS: Three homes open for the first time 2. AUCTION: Dates announced including tomorrow’s auction time 3. SNEAK PEEK: Two revealed today. Property of the Week * 4 Crane Court, Ocean Grove * http://hayden.com.au/listings/4-crane-court-ocean-grove/ To get ahead of the action, call or click below. * CALL ON 5255 1000 * http://www.haydenoceangrove.com.au This Hayden Real Estate News Update is brought to you by the BizCast Radio Network http://bizcastradio.com/

Inside todays edition Hugh reveals 1. How many properties out of 21 have direct sales interest 2. 'Unlisted' or 'un-marketed' properties selling' 3. Triple Play Haydenomics properties - some movement 4. Properties across the Bellarine Peninsula 5. Why you shouldn't wait until Spring time to sell All that action from the June Queens Birthday Long weekend * CALL US ON 5255 1000 * http://www.haydenoceangrove.com.au/ocean-grove-living-radio-show/ * https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hayden-Real-Estate/210364932338815 This Hayden Real Estate News Update is brought to you by the BizCast Radio Network http://bizcastradio.com/ All the results and a whole lot more from the Queens Birthday Long Weekend 2015