Podcasts about bermagui

Dave and Joey chat about a recent trip to Bermagui

On News Time today, I've got five fantastic stories — possible life on far-flung planets, first-day jitters, community-wide cup cooperation and a funky fossil, too.Quiz Questions1.Do you have any tips to help kids who might be feeling nervous?2.What are some cafes in Bermagui working together to do?3.What's the name of the asteroid the dust came from?4.In which language is the choir singing?5.What sort of shark fossil has been found?Bonus Tricky QuestionCan you name at least one thing that was found in the asteroid dust?Answers1.Some ideas might be taking deep breaths, talking to a grown-up, or doing something relaxing. But you might have another idea!2.Some people using single-use coffee cups3.Bennu4.Gumbaynggirr5.Shark vomit - a regurgitaliteBonus Tricky AnswerThey found nitrogen, carbon, amino acids, other minerals and salts.

This is a raw yarn just like the rest on this podcast and we return highlighting Survival/Invasion/Straya Day event down in Bermagui 2024. This is another mad yarn with Rodney Kelly with our last yarn on this “podcast”here in 2020 for the 250 years of resistance. Super pumped and excited to be part of the event with Koorier Krew hosting an other art/skate/woodworking workshops and whatnot. We are still seeking major sponsors for the event and there is a fundraiser with link available or better yet, have a yarn direct with us and let's truly plan a massive celebration of unity and educational ceremonies and activities all day!

The Australian 2019-20 bushfires saw Amy Blain and her young family trapped on the beach at Bermagui in New South Wales. Amy had always been concerned about environmental issues, but that moment of "living in a nightmare" was an epiphany for her. Returning safely from her bushfire/Bermagui experience, Amy decided it was time to take her activism to a new level and now she chairs Canberra's Peoples Climate Assembly. Climate Conversations made contact with Amy via the group's treasurer, John Smith, during a webinar organized by Anjali Sharma, to talk about the "Duty of Care" and the Bill that is being taken to the Senate by Australian Capital Territory Senator, David Pocock. In this episode, we talk with both Amy and John about when and why the assembly came together, what it's achieved and what's ahead. Beyond the group's website, people can engage with the group through its Facebook page and via Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-mclean/message

Un incendio nella Bega Valley, nel sud del NSW, ha dato alle fiamme ettari di terreni e distrutto tre abitazioni. Francesca Michielin abita proprio in quella zona e ci racconta la sua esperienza.

Lindy Hume, AM, is one of Australia's leading directors, acknowledged internationally for fresh interpretations of a wide variety of repertoire, and for progressive artistic leadership of a number of Australian arts organisations, including Opera Queensland (2012-2017), Sydney Festival (2010-2012) and Perth International Arts Festival (2004-2007). She was also the first Artistic Director of West Australian Opera (1992-96), Artistic Director of Victoria State Opera and then OzOpera (1996-2001). Lindy has most recently been Creative Director of the Four Winds Easter Festival, Bermagui and is currently Artistic Director of the 10 Days on the Island Festival, Tasmania 2019-2023. In 2021 Lindy Hume was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to the performing arts, particularly to opera. After a hugely successful year in 2021, during which Lindy directed The Marriage of Figaro for New Zealand Opera, Madama Butterfly for Welsh National Opera and The Barber of Seville for State Opera South Australia, 2022 saw her continuing in her roles as Creative Director of the Four Winds Easter Festival and Artistic Director of the 10 Days on the Island Festival, Tasmania as well as developing a new staged presentation of Schubert's Die Winterreise for Musica Viva's national tour of the work with Alan Clayton, which was also seen at the Barbican, in London. Lindy's production of Rigoletto was also presented by Opera Philadelphia. As a director, Lindy has created more than 50 major productions across Australasia including Carmen, Don Giovanni, Fledermaus, La Périchole and Les pêcheurs de perles (Opera Australia), Orlando, Trouble in Tahiti and The Barber of Seville (OzOpera), Alcina and Orpheus in the Underworld (West Australian Opera), Carmina Burana (State Opera of South Australia/The Australian Ballet), Idomeneo (Pinchgut Opera), Rigoletto and Lucia di Lammermoor (NBR New Zealand Opera). European productions include La bohème (Deutsche Staatsoper in Berlin, which was telecast live throughout Europe), Tolomeo (Musiektheater Transparant in Belgium), Radamisto (Handel Festspiele and Opernhaus Halle), A Streetcar Named Desire and Norma (Opera Theatre St Gallen in Switzerland), Così fan tutte (Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London), and Albert Herring and Phaedra (Aldeburgh Festival in the UK). She made her American debut in 2004 directing The Barber of Seville for Houston Grand Opera, returning in 2009 and 2013 to direct Rigoletto and Die Fledermaus respectively. Her production of “Cenerentola” was produced by NBR New Zealand Opera in 2015 and presented by Oper Leipzig and in San Diego in 2016. Lindy is recognised as a champion of new Australian work across a range of genres. As Artistic Director of OzOpera, she commissioned the MDTV project, award-winning screen operas with ABC TV, and major Australian works including Paul Grabowsky's Love in the Age of Therapy and Richard Mills' Batavia (with Opera Australia and the Melbourne Centenary of Federation Festival). In 2007, she commissioned and directed the world première of Richard Mills/Timberlake Wertenbaker's opera The Love of the Nightingale. New Australian work, a focus on contemporary Indigenous culture, the development of a distinctive regional identity and celebration of local communities have been fortes of her tenure as Artistic Director of the Perth International Arts Festival 2004-2007 and as Festival Director of the 2010-2012 Sydney Festival. Lindy has just directed a new production of Mozart's Idomeneo, in a co-production between Victorian Opera and Opera Australia. The production has just finished a season at the Palais theatre in Melbourne and will be seen in Sydney from February 20th to March 15th in 2024.It will be a part of the thrilling Summer season programmed by Lindy as Guest Creative Director. The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts.

You may know Paul West as the loveable TV presenter, cookbook author, radio host and garden extraordinaire that he is, but you may not know that he has recently taken up the mantle of homeschooling Dad to his two boys, 8 & 6, alongside his wife Alicia in their small country town of Bermagui on the South Coast of NSW. When they are not travelling around the country for Paul's work the West family is deeply embedded in their community and in this episode Paul shares the joys of life in the garden and the simple pleasure of getting to spend more time with his kids.SUMMARYRetrospectively appreciating the tight-knit community village he grew up in, which he hopes to replicate for his boysPaul's reflection on his journey of unremarkably coasting through school leading him in search of worldly life experiences before ending up in the high pressure environment of Melbourne's fine dining sceneThe juggle of balancing his career whilst raising their kids has been a continued imagination of how life looksHow they chose to intentionally transition their boys out of school so the whole family could be included in the incredible experiences his work presents togetherWhat a typical homeschooling week looks like for the West family in this season of lifeMaximising the enjoyment of the golden era of childhood his kids are inThe amazing outdoor classroom that is the home garden and the friendly dialogue it opens up with the natural worldThe future for our kids is digital and when used for creation instead of consumption, screens are an incredible tool for our kids to make use ofFeeling known and a part of their community is a huge priority in their lives, particularly building connections in the early years to be able to lean on their mentorship in the older yearsGrow it Local - imagining a world where everyone is gardenerThe parallels between gardening and homeschoolingWanting to be the one who shows his kids the way to be in the worldINSPIRATIONPip Magazine Podcast - Episode 26 with Paul WestFuturesteading Podcast - Season 3, Episode 25 with Paul WestAll the Dirt Podcast - Episode 196 with Paul WestCONNECT@_paul_west_ instagramGrow it Local website@growitlocal instagramHave you got a story to tell?Connect with us on instagram @australianhomeschoolstories or email australianhomeschoolstories@gmail.comThis podcast is recorded on the land of the Bunurong people of the Kulin nation. I pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. This always was, always will be aboriginal land.Original music - Hazel by Daniel Garrood @garroodcomposerListen on Spotify here

EPIC PODCAST FROM THE ROAD!In this episode we debrief our insane first shows of the new tour. We also chat about Zac Efron's Jaw, slow sound guys, Tom's awkward roast & more.Subscribe - New Poddy Every Week!JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/tomandfrenchyWe also have incredible social media accountsFrenchy's:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SungaAttackInsta: http://instagram.com/sungaattackTwitter: https://twitter.com/sungaattackSnapchat: SungaAttackTom's stuff:Insta: @roundaboutcrew and @tomoarmstrongTwitter: @tomoarmstronghttps://www.facebook.com/roundaboutcrewSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tomandfrenchy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leewold, Squirly and Jarby talk about Leewold smacking Trout, Murray Cod and getting on some Striped Marlin plus a whole lot of other stuff

Its the hallmark of any remarkable angler to have the ability to fish your local waters well, and to many people around Australia, that means Saltwater Estuaries and bread and butter species. Of these highly accessible species, none can be as challenging as the humble Bream... Overlooked by some who feel they are above them, yet Bream have the ability to embarrass those same people by outsmarting even the stealthiest angler. On the flip side, there are those that know and understand that these incredibly slow growing and smart fish offer everything that defines saltwater fly fishing. To fish for Bream well, is a lifelong journey and on this show we talk to 2 of the best in the country, James Caves and Brook Swanton. These two guys live miles apart (James, Bermagui and Brook, Gold Coast) and both live in some of the most pressured waters in Australia, be it population, commercial pressure or pollution, the bream mentioned in this show are hard earned.  On this show we aim to inspire you to get out and give these challenging fish a go... light rods and leaders, pin point accurate casts, tailing fish in a few inches of water, topwater and deep structure... the humble Bream is only unrated by those who either struggle to catch them or are yet to realise they have everything we travel for right on your doorstep.  This show is brought to you by Nervous Water, Kettafly Apparel, Power-Pole and Beast Brushes. 

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

Red tells us all about his trip to Bermagui.

It's been a huge two years for Kelly Eastwood. Through bushfires and pandemic, she turned her south coast of NSW cafe and cooking school into Eastwood's of Bermagui, a ready-meals business powered by Cookaborough. Along the way she worked with World Central Kitchen to feed her community in a time of crisis. Food has always been her passion but it's never been so rewarding.https://www.eastwoodsbermagui.com.auFollow Dirty Linen on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcastFollow Dani Valenthttps://www.instagram.com/danivalentFollow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Follow Huck (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

The 'mega-pod' of about 150 humpback whales were spotted 'bubble-net' feeding near coastal town Bermagui, NSW.

Now in its 10th season, Melbourne Recital Centre's Great Performers series presents great artists giving extraordinary performances of compelling classical, bold and cutting-edge repertoire in Elisabeth Murdoch Hall. This year, the Centre has partnered with renowned presenter/producer and conductor Graham Abbott to create the Great Talks podcast – an audio companion to each concert in the 2021 Great Performers series. Part pre-concert talk, part deep-dive into the music, artists and program curated for each concert, these podcasts are designed enhance the concert experience for music-lovers for all ages and levels of music knowledge. In their upcoming concert on Wednesday 7 July, classical luminaries David Greco and Erin Helyard perform their ARIA-nominated interpretation of Die schöne Müllerin (The Maid of the Mill). In Die schöne Müllerin, we meet a young man with thoughts of love. Just one glimpse of the miller's daughter at the window and he's smitten, but in vain, for she loves another. The song cycle is loved for its breathtaking complexity, intense originality and the rich melodies that carved Schubert's reputation as a genius of the lieder genre. Greco and Helyard's Müllerin brings fresh insight into Schubert's masterpiece while retaining the beauty that has made it so iconic. More about Graham Abbott: Graham Abbott has been Conductor-in-Residence at the Elder Conservatorium of Music Adelaide, Musical Director of Adelaide Philharmonia Chorus, Associate Conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Musical Director of Melbourne Chorale, and Guest Chorus Master for the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. He is a frequent guest conductor with the major Australian orchestras and opera companies, leading choral societies and numerous new and early music ensembles. Graham is also a respected speaker and broadcaster and was producer and presenter of the highly successful Keys To Music series on ABC Classic FM from 2003 – 2017. In 2021 Graham will return to the Melbourne and Adelaide Symphony Orchestras, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, the Oriana Choir and conduct The Barber of Seville for State Opera South Australia. Graham will also lead tours for Hayllar Music Tours, including to the Bendigo Chamber Music and Adelaide Festivals, and host performances at the Four Winds Easter Festival, Bermagui.

Now in its 10th season, Melbourne Recital Centre’s Great Performers series presents great artists giving extraordinary performances of compelling classical, bold and cutting-edge repertoire in Elisabeth Murdoch Hall. This year, the Centre has partnered with renowned presenter/producer and conductor Graham Abbott to create the Great Talks podcast – an audio companion to each concert in the 2021 Great Performers series. Part pre-concert talk, part deep-dive into the music, artists and program curated for each concert, these podcasts are designed enhance the concert experience for music-lovers for all ages and levels of music knowledge. In his Great Performers debut, celebrated pianist Ian Munro explores inspired repertoire from Romantic masters Mendelssohn, Rachmaninoff and a new work of his own. Munro is one of Australia’s most distinguished artists, in demand as both a performer and composer. His gifted range and sensitivity at the piano makes him a great partner to even the most emotionally complex repertoire. In this episode, Graham delves into the program for Munro's solo recital. More about Graham Abbott: Graham Abbott has been Conductor-in-Residence at the Elder Conservatorium of Music Adelaide, Musical Director of Adelaide Philharmonia Chorus, Associate Conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Musical Director of Melbourne Chorale, and Guest Chorus Master for the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. He is a frequent guest conductor with the major Australian orchestras and opera companies, leading choral societies and numerous new and early music ensembles. Graham is also a respected speaker and broadcaster and was producer and presenter of the highly successful Keys To Music series on ABC Classic FM from 2003 – 2017. In 2021 Graham will return to the Melbourne and Adelaide Symphony Orchestras, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, the Oriana Choir and conduct The Barber of Seville for State Opera South Australia. Graham will also lead tours for Hayllar Music Tours, including to the Bendigo Chamber Music and Adelaide Festivals, and host perfomances at the Four Winds Easter Festival, Bermagui.

Now in its 10th season, Melbourne Recital Centre’s Great Performers series presents great artists giving extraordinary performances of compelling classical, bold and cutting-edge repertoire in Elisabeth Murdoch Hall. This year, the Centre has partnered with renowned presenter/producer and conductor Graham Abbott to create the Great Talks podcast – an audio companion to each concert in the 2021 Great Performers series. Part pre-concert talk, part deep-dive into the music, artists and program curated for each concert, these podcasts are designed enhance the concert experience for music-lovers for all ages and levels of music knowledge. In their upcoming concert, one of Australia’s favourite musical couples Slava and Sharon Grigoryan play their favourite pieces of music, performing selections from their album Our Place and works that have meant the most in their lives including those written by their heroes and peers. In this episode, Graham delves into the program for Our Place including Vivaldi, Ravel, Arvo Pärt, Enrique Granados and more. More about Graham Abbott: Graham Abbott has been Conductor-in-Residence at the Elder Conservatorium of Music Adelaide, Musical Director of Adelaide Philharmonia Chorus, Associate Conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Musical Director of Melbourne Chorale, and Guest Chorus Master for the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. He is a frequent guest conductor with the major Australian orchestras and opera companies, leading choral societies and numerous new and early music ensembles. Graham is also a respected speaker and broadcaster and was producer and presenter of the highly successful Keys To Music series on ABC Classic FM from 2003 – 2017. In 2021 Graham will return to the Melbourne and Adelaide Symphony Orchestras, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, the Oriana Choir and conduct The Barber of Seville for State Opera South Australia. Graham will also lead tours for Hayllar Music Tours, including to the Bendigo Chamber Music and Adelaide Festivals, and host perfomances at the Four Winds Easter Festival, Bermagui.

In this episode, Daniel (Bro) Brauman speaks with Tyrone O’Connor, gun marlin fisherman out of Bermagui, and winner of the Sir Garrick Agnew Trophy from the Game Fishing Australia Associate in the 2017 year for the most marlin tagged in a year. The most amazing thing about Tyrone is that he often fishes solo for marlin.

In this episode, Nick Richardson catches up with Natalie Egleton, Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) to discuss the issues of mental health in our regions and remote towns; Jennie Keioskie, Rural Adversity Mental Health Co-ordinator, talking about Fling Physical Theatre in Bega, Pambula Eden and Bermagui in NSW and Rhiannon Jennings, Rural Development Co-ordinator, for the Youth Affairs Council Victoria, talking about Deadly Yarning and Learning: Our Mental Health.

Bron and Kade catch up with Hilary McNevin about next weekend’s Apollo Bay Seafood Festival, 3 days of celebrating Victoria’s greatest marine produce surrounded by the stunning sea view backdrop of the Great Ocean Road region. Hilary will also talk up the Festival 'Conversations' on Sunday 16 February, an exploration of the hot button issues that affect both the ocean and land with a sensational lineup of panellists. Jacqui Younger tells us about next weekend’s underwater clean up event at Mordialloc Pier, plus a fantastic dive trip over Labour Day weekend to the Sapphire Coast – Merimbula, Bermagui, Eden – perfect way for our diving community to support people on the NSW South Coast and see their spectacular underwater environments at the same time. Then it’s time to catch up on the Fight for the Bight. Lots has happened since we went on summer break, including Federal Government agency NOPSEMA’s granting environmental approval for Equinor’s plans to drill in the Bight. We’ll we speak with Wilderness Society Director Peter Owen about what this approval means, and Wilderness Society’s submission to launch a legal challenge to NOPSEMA’s decision in the Federal Court. And Kade will discuss the use of sound to restore reefs. Big show! Hope you can join us.

In this episode, Bro speaks to Trapman from Bermagui. The commercial fishing industry is one of the most complicated and often misunderstood industries. The idea behind Trapman Bermagui is to try and dispel some of the myths and misconceptions that exist and to give people more understanding of what is involved in the everyday life of a commercial fisherman. I would also like to bridge the gap between commercial and amateur fishermen, by sharing some of my knowledge and experience to help create a more sustainable and enjoyable ocean for everyone. My dad has been a commercial fisherman since the 1950s, line fishing kingys and snapper and trapping out of Sydney. I started life sleeping in a fishbox on dad’s boat, which I much preferred to daycare. I spent all my school holidays working on boats with other professional fishermen, learning about fishing and diving. At 15 I became the youngest commercial fisherman in Sydney. When I started, I was line fishing, trapping lobsters and mullet netting during the autumn season.  I bought my first tinny with money I made selling fish to my school teachers. At 18 I upgraded from the tinny to a 6m boat called Princess (named after my dog). A 32ft swift craft boat (Zoe) that I bought next turned out to be a lemon, so I traded that one for a 7m predator boat which was dark blue and creatively called Blue Boat. I had Blue Boat for 16 years. I mostly fished Kingfish as well as trapping for lobster and fish, and sharks. I would travel up and down the coast a week at a time to break up the boredom, fishing out of Port Stephens, Culburra, Seal Rocks, South West Rocks and Bermagui. In 2000 new fishing regulations were introduced. Lobster quotas were applied along with shark trip limits and mullet netting was banned in Botany Bay. These new regulations meant a big drop in income so I bought a line east and chased Yellowfin and Albacore to try to make up for it. By this stage I had become one of the top commercial fishermen in Sydney. In 2007 I bought the Marilyn M Sailfish (named after my mum). Shortly after, I met my wife and we decided to leave Sydney for a quieter life. Opting for a seachange, we moved to Bermagui in 2012. Since moving to Bermagui I have mostly focused on fish and lobster trapping, along with a little King fish and tuna fishing. I recently sold Marilyn M and upgraded to the Narissa J which is now moored at Bermagui Fishermen’s Wharf. Moving my fishing business to Bermagui has been a huge learning curve. There have been many challenges, like learning new fishing grounds and the biggest one, the inconsistency with king fishing. It is very seasonal which is hard to get used to. Snapper is also inconsistent, although the shark fishing here on the South Coast has been good. Overall, fishing in Bermagui I find you catch more quantity but the quality is not always there. Commercial fishing is a really tough industry. The biggest issues I find as a fisherman are things like inconsistent fish means inconsistent pay, fishing is completely weather dependent and seasonal, the seals here are crazy. It is tough physical work which means my hands burn and hurt and my body is always aching, plus there is constant anxiety /stress, the regulations and licensing systems are always challenging us, my clothes stink and so do I. But of course, there are some good things about the job too. I get to be out on the ocean, part of nature. I see things that most people never will, such as the majesty of great white sharks swimming beneath the boat, whales breaching at sunrise and the company of dolphin pods as I work. I get to do what I love for a living and live in a great part of the world. It’s also really rewarding to see people eating and enjoying my catch. It feels good when my plans work out and I get a good catch.  There is also great camaraderie here amongst the community. The commercial fishermen work together and help each other out. There is also a lot of support from local businesses and the people in this small town. Website: http://trapmanbermagui.com

Is there anyone showcasing the stunning region of the NSW Sapphire Coast better than the exceptionally talented Davey Rogers (@davey_rogers)? This week we chat about his love for the area and returning to his birthplace after leaving a successful career in print media working for some of Australia's largest companies to chase his passion for photography. Does gear matter? Does having access to the latest gear make you a better photographer? Does it influence your own drive and motivation to get out shooting more if you have the latest camera gear in your hands? We discuss this as well as the benefits and disadvantages of renting gear both through traditional means, and through the new Kyōyū platform operated by Canon Australia. Davey gives his opinion from a very informed marketing background about just what the Kyōyū platform and any potential competitors in this market means to the photography industry, both from a content developer side as well as from the opinion as gear owners. Davey gets mugged by whales and dives into the water with someone else's rental gear (not really

Mario Imbriano is the president of the Canberra Game Fishing club, and Daniel caught up with him at their Tuna Competition in Bermagui in June 2019.

This week Linda Ross talks to Paul West, the star of Lifestyle Channel's (now SBS) series River Cottage Australia, who has swapped his bucolic Tilba home on the NSW South Coast for a city life in Thornbury, in Melbourne’s inner north.The chef-turned-sustainable-farmer married his partner Alicia in 2016 and moved south, along with their young sons, Otto and Bowie. Fans of the show will be pleased to learn that West’s scene-stealing border collie Digger has also made the journey and is busy learning how to behave around busy city roads and make the most of a suburban backyard. “I don’t think he’s super happy but I still get him out and give him plenty of walks,” West says. “And we’re lucky, we live near Merri Creek, so there are plenty of places where he can get off lead.”Since River Cottage Australia finished filming in 2015, the 36-year-old advocate of sustainable farming has been dabbling with television and radio jobs, as well as doing cooking demonstrations and tells Linda he is in the process of writing a book. West says living sustainably begins with cooking at home. Start by eliminating processed and packaged foods and prepare fresh meals from scratch. Then, try growing your own vegetables – start small with some herbs or salad greens in a pot.Ultimately, though, the move to Melbourne is a temporary one with the family planning to move back to their house in Bermagui, NSW, when Otto starts primary school.Paul will be a special guest at the Queensland Garden Show 13-15th July 2018 on the Sunshine Coast (http://www.qldgardenexpo.com.au) where he will be on stage talking about his sustainable life goals.

This week Linda Ross talks to Paul West, the star of Lifestyle Channel's (now SBS) series River Cottage Australia, who has swapped his bucolic Tilba home on the NSW South Coast for a city life in Thornbury, in Melbourne’s inner north.The chef-turned-sustainable-farmer married his partner Alicia in 2016 and moved south, along with their young sons, Otto and Bowie. Fans of the show will be pleased to learn that West’s scene-stealing border collie Digger has also made the journey and is busy learning how to behave around busy city roads and make the most of a suburban backyard. “I don’t think he’s super happy but I still get him out and give him plenty of walks,” West says. “And we’re lucky, we live near Merri Creek, so there are plenty of places where he can get off lead.”Since River Cottage Australia finished filming in 2015, the 36-year-old advocate of sustainable farming has been dabbling with television and radio jobs, as well as doing cooking demonstrations and tells Linda he is in the process of writing a book. West says living sustainably begins with cooking at home. Start by eliminating processed and packaged foods and prepare fresh meals from scratch. Then, try growing your own vegetables – start small with some herbs or salad greens in a pot.Ultimately, though, the move to Melbourne is a temporary one with the family planning to move back to their house in Bermagui, NSW, when Otto starts primary school.Paul will be a special guest at the Queensland Garden Show 13-15th July 2018 on the Sunshine Coast (http://www.qldgardenexpo.com.au) where he will be on stage talking about his sustainable life goals.

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). Welcome to About Regional, a new place for the stories of South East NSW. Today’s conversation is with Michael Grab. Michael’s rock balancing art stops the world dead, and in the same way that breathing just happens, your mind automatically asks, "How the hell does he do that?" The gallery of photo and videos on his Gravity Glue website is extraordinary. Canadian born Michael has been on the Far South Coast of New South Wales over summer, bringing his brand of land art to Picnic Point and Goalen Head, a magic bit of coastline between Bermagui and Tathra. His work defies gravity, at least how the rest of us understand gravity, but Michael seems to have an ability to tap into and read this invisible earth force - something he describes as "gravity glue". How does he do it? You are about to find out! A shout out to those who support local story telling – Julie Rutherford Real Estate Bermagui, the Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre, and Kiah Wilderness Tours. Thanks for listening. Ian #gravityglue #art #NSW #Australia #SouthEast #storytelling #MichaelGrab #artist @MichaelGrab

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly) Show notes – Podcast 20 – when nan and pop have to be mum and dad About Regional is a new place for the stories of South East NSW. Podcast 20 features an extraordinary group of people who have just started meeting regularly to support each other through challenges and troubles that most would find impossible. This group of a dozen or more grandparents are raising their grandchildren and great grandchildren. The parents of these kids have deserted them for a range of reasons and these Grandparents – the parents of the parents are the safety net. Karen Thomas and Vanessa Bragg from PlayAbility in Bega have bought these families together. PlayAbility provide early intervention services for families who have young children with a disability or developmental delay. You are about to meet people that carry an interesting range of emotions - sadness and despair, mixed with joy, humour, and love. What stood out to me as I listened to these stories is that these people walk among us, carrying the most heartbreaking experiences, stories that have gone unheard, told by people who haven’t been recognised or supported – until now. I’ve beeped out the names of the kids to respect their privacy. About Regional content is supported by members, thank you to 2pi Software, The Crossing Land Education Trust at Bermagui, Sam Bright and Loz Hunt, Amanda Fowler and Kylie Dummer. Thanks for tuning in, your interest adds weight and momentum to the stories you’ve just heard. Your feedback and story ideas are welcome – email hello@aboutregional.com.au See you out and about in South East NSW. Ian #regional #nsw #Australia #southeast #aboutregional

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) Podcast 17, August 22 2017, show notes Gabrielle Powell is one of those familiar faces around Bega, but she has just had an experience that took her way beyond her Pedan Street base. For almost 11 years Gabrielle has been the manager of the town’s Women’s Resource Centre. With long service leave in her sails Gabrielle took off for Malawi in South East Africa, a country of 18 million people bordered by Zambia, Tanzania, and Mozambique. There are no banana lounges or pina coladas with this getaway, Gabrielle was there for two months as a mentor to an artist’s co-operative. A basket maker herself, Gabrielle had to put her art on the back seat, it was her management, admin, and leadership skills that were put to work with ‘People of the Sun’. I got talking to Gabrielle about this experience of a life time just a few days after she returned. Thank you to the About Regional members that made this podcast possible - investing in local stories. People like Julie Rutherford Real Estate at Bermagui, the Bega Valley Regional Learning Centre at Merimbula, Deborah Dixon, Robyn Amair, and Patrick Reubinson. Thanks for listening in. Ian

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly) About Regional – podcast 16, July 16 2017 Welcome to About Regional – a new place for the stories of South East NSW. This podcast is brought to you by Julie Rutherford Real Estate at Bermagui, Doug Reckord, Wendy Gorton and Shan Watts – thanks for your support. About Regional Memberships are now open and come packed with perks! Find out more at www.aboutregional.com.au Charly Thorn is the talk of the town, not only in her home town of Cooma but also on the other side of the world in Vancouver and Los Angeles. Charly is a young fashion designer, not long out of high school, learning her trade and so much more at Birdsnest Cooma. FashFest 2016 in Canberra was her big break and has led to a spot on the catwalk for Charly’s garments at Vancouver Fashion Week in less than 9 weeks. Cooma has been helping Charly raise the money she needs to get there. Since Charly and I spoke on a cold Cooma day, she has also been invited to show at LA Fashion Week in October. As you are about to hear, Charly has all the ingredients of success. You can stay in touch with Charly via her Facebook page. Your feedback, story ideas and advertising inquiries are always welcome, just click on the contact tab. Thanks for your interest, see you out and about is South East NSW. Cheers Ian Subscribe, rate and review About Regional with Ian Campbell at all good pod-catcher apps, including Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes), audioBoom, Stitcher, PocketCasts, Podbean etc. #regional #life #stories #people #Cooma #Bega #NSW

Our first cast this morning comes from Jo Starling in Tasmania who shares some great tips from fishing guide Roger Butler on fishing in the wind.

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com and www.aboutregional.com.au Show notes for Episode 3 – November 6 2016 Thanks for tuning in for the About Regional Podcast – episode 3. In this week’s program: • A lesson in youth engagement from Cayce Hill from the Funhouse in Bega and a pitch for their Pozible campaign. They are chasing a year’s rent to expand on their dynamic program in 2017. Read more at www.aboutregional.com.au • A snap from a literary lunch at Bermagui featuring author Tim Elliott and his memoir ‘Farewell to the Father’, part of a joint effort during Mental Health Month by Candelo Books, Il Passaggio and About Regional • The morning after an exclusive 10 course truffle dinner, Executive Chef Patrick Reubinson from Stroudover Cottage at Bemboka speaks of his passion for truffles. • Last season’s capsicums brought back to life by Tanja Permaculturalist Kathleen McCann. Read more at www.aboutregional.com.au Feedback, story ideas and sponsorship to hello@aboutregional.com.au Still working out a few little production hiccups, hope you can forgive them. Cheers Ian Subscribe to About Regional the podcast at audioBoom, Stitcher, Pocketcasts or stream from www.bitesz.com and www.aboutregional.com.au. RSS feed links and downloadable mp3 file available via the audioBoom page. iTunes subscriptions will be available shortly. #regional #australia #nsw #bega #southeastnsw #pozible #funhouse #news #life #society

The ride from Bermagui to Merimbula is probably the best ride I've done around the Sapphire Coast. It was a very enjoyable mix of open countryside, twisty roads through bushland, wide rivers, and coastal scenery. For a map of the route, and more details, see this ride on the A Good Ride web site at http://agoodride.tv/rides/31