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In this action-packed episode of The Bream Fishing Project, we head to New South Wales for a detailed recap of Round 7 of the Action Fishing Tournaments, held on August 17, 2024, at Berowra Waters, just north of Sydney. From the major bite periods to the podium results, Andrew Deeth dives into the highs, lows, and lessons learned from this challenging yet rewarding event. This week's standout performances include: Josh Richards with a massive winning bag of 126.5cm and some insightful tips on adapting to changing water temperatures. Abz Meshlawi, the finesse angler, securing second place with his calculated techniques and precision fishing. Corey Lean, rounding out the top three with a solid effort and strategies for tough competition days. You'll also hear: Gear tips, including how leader choice and lure selection can make all the difference. Insightful interviews with top anglers sharing the stories behind their successes. Andrew's thoughts on the importance of persistence, preparation, and time on the water. Special thanks to our sponsors: HWS Hobie Kayaks & Accessories: For expert kayak setups, visit hws.com.au. Fishin.com.au: Your one-stop shop for tackle and gear. Check them out at fishin.com.au or email them at info@fishin.com.au. Podium Marine Wraps: Premium boat and kayak wraps. Learn more at podiumarinewraps.com.au or email Corey at corey@podiumarinewraps.com.au. Plus, get updates on the latest podcast happenings, upcoming events, and some exciting news about Andrew's kayak upgrades with the Lowrance ActiveTarget 2 system. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting, this episode is packed with tips, tricks, and inspiration to help you on your next fishing adventure. Don't miss it!

G'Day and welcome to Overdrive a program that samples as much as it can of the delight of cars and transport I'm David Brown Interview Recently there was an article in a major media outlet on whether the amount of yellow light time at traffic lights is enough. The article had some one-dimensional comments so we thought we would here from an export and in doing so raised issues of real behaviour change, a lack of corporate memory in government departments and can a technical expert survive if he has a testy attitude. We are then joined by Brian Smith and discuss Social Media Posts Some listener feedback on our social media posts: • The Chevrolet Impala from the early 1960s – An icon and large design • The 1948 Wolseley that has been in the one family since 1952. Driving a huge ute And the driving experience of a very big ute. Chevrolet Silverado. What's it like to drive and is it a perfect car for towing or simply an environmental disaster. Some highlights from the program 03:40 The technical research behind changing the length of yellow time at traffic lights in NSW. In the late 1960s, the first section of the Sydney to Newcastle Freeway was constructed between Berowra and the Hawkesbury River, but the Hawkesbury River Bridge was still the old bridge, only two lanes wide. The merging of the traffic needed lights at the bottom of a steep hill. The three second yellow timing was not enough especially for trucks. 06:05 The technical person who led the research was a bit feisty, but was technically right and had a very strong sense of morality and duty in spending public money. Could such a person survive in the public service of today. 11:09 Was there an all-red period in the signal operations and what does that mean for driver behaviour 13:01 The suggestion of increasing the yellow time is like chasing your tail to solve one issues but creating many others. 20:45 There is a desperate need to do more than look at academic research. We need to have some corporate memory of what has been done in the past so we understand the present and so that we do re-work the same issues over and over again. 22:10 How do we detect traffic and make sense of what we think is happening? Some of the technology has been around for a long time but modern possibilities have yet to prove cost effective. 33:58 Feedback from listeners and social media. A 1948 Wolseley that has been in the one family since 1952. Was part of a television documentary about General Macarthur 36:02 Feedback about some pictures of the Chevy Impala. Brians favouite toy car when he was a child 39:18 The Chevrolet Silverado Pickup. David got to drive the new one while Brian hates the very thought of it. For more information Web Site: Driven Media: drivenmedia.com.au Podcasts iTunes: Cars Transport Culture Spotify: Cars Transport Culture Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Our YouTube site Cars Transport Culture Originally broadcast 16 March 2024

In this episode Shannan has a in-depth conversation with Ian as he describes how what he read the morning of September 10, 2013 transformed his way of thinking and looking at the world. It was at that specific moment of silence that lead him to quiet his job and be of service to others full-time May 14, 2014. Ian shares his amazing journey and how he has changed many lives to this day and continues to on a daily basis.   Ian's Information: Ian Westmoreland is the founder of the not-for-profit organisations Mentoring Men and Kintsugi Heroes. A life-changing moment in September 2013 would alter the course of Ian's life. It would see him leave a lucrative, 42-year IT career to devote himself entirely to volunteer work. By sharing his inspirational story, Ian demonstrates how removing the many masks we wear for others allows us to reveal our authentic selves, improve relationships, meet new people, and reclaim control of our lives. Engage Ian to speak at your event if you want attendees to: ● Be inspired ● Discover their true purpose ● Get moving and embrace change ● Transform lives to make the world a better place    Ian spent 42 years working in the Australian and New Zealand telecommunications and energy industries mainly as  an IT project manager. On 10 September 2013 he experienced a life changing moment so profound, it would lead  him to give up paid work in May 2014 to commence a full-time volunteer career.  It was during his work as a volunteer for not-for-profit youth programs such as the Raise Foundation, Kidshope and  COACH, Ian noticed a gap in comparable services for mature adults.  However, it wasn't until his own moment of challenge that he realised just how urgently these services were  needed, especially for men, a demographic that has historically struggled with vulnerability and asking for support.  In response he developed the Mentoring Men program in June 2018 and it was officially launched as a registered   charity by Julian Leeser, Federal Member for Berowra in November 2018. In just three years, Mentoring Men grew to  become an Australia-wide, free mentoring service to support men.  With the Mentoring Men organisation now independently up and running, in December 2022 Ian launched another  “passion project” called Kintsugi Heroes. Complementing his previous volunteer work, Kintsugi Heroes aims to show   how those major moments of challenge we face can change the course of our life, making it even more beautiful and  fulfilling than ever before.  Kintsugi Heroes is a weekly podcast of inspirational interviews with people who have discovered beauty, despite the  incredible adversities they have faced. It's a no-holds-barred approach that doesn't sugar-coat the difficult road to a  life of fulfilment and hope. One of the first podcasts published was Professor Gregory Smith's inspiring story.   Ian's story has been covered on national TV, has been referred to in both Federal and NSW State Parliaments, and  included in the Moments in Time book as well as numerous podcasts, newspapers, and radio shows.   Ian and the charity organisations he established have won  numerous awards including: • NSW Volunteer of the year award 2016  • NSW Volunteer of the year award 2020 – Individual and   Mentoring Men State Finalist • AMHF Men's Health Awards 2020 – NSW Men's Health  Award  Ian has been married to Helen for 40 years and they have 4  children and 12 grandchildren.   Kintsugi Heroes Website -             https://kintsugiheroes.com.au/ Facebook -          https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084850387170 LinkedIn -             https://www.linkedin.com/company/kintsugi-heroes/?viewAsMember=true Instagram -         https://www.instagram.com/kintsugi.heroes/ YouTube -            https://www.youtube.com/@kintsugiheroes/videos Spotify -               https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ljf12pNJ27600dNAj3Cbg   Mentoring Men Website -             https://mentoringmen.org.au/ Facebook -          https://www.facebook.com/MentoringMenAus LinkedIn -             https://www.linkedin.com/company/mentoring-men/?viewAsMember=true Instagram -         https://www.instagram.com/mentoringmenaus/   CONNECT WITH SHANNAN MONDOR: Website Facebook IG Email- info@shannanmondor.com   When you have faith in yourself you will have fulfilment in all areas of your life! See you next week and blessing to all!!!       

Ian Westmoreland is the founder of the not-for-profit organisations Mentoring Men and Kintsugi Heroes. A life-changing moment in September 2013 would alter the course of Ian's life. It would see him leave a lucrative, 42-year IT career to devote himself entirely to volunteer work. By sharing his inspirational story, Ian demonstrates how removing the many masks we wear for others allows us to reveal our authentic selves, improve relationships, meet new people, and reclaim control of our lives. Ian spent 42 years working in the Australian and New Zealand telecommunications and energy industries mainly as an IT project manager. On 10 September 2013 he experienced a life changing moment so profound, it would lead him to give up paid work in May 2014 to commence a full-time volunteer career. It was during his work as a volunteer for not-for-profit youth programs such as the Raise Foundation, Kidshope and COACH, Ian noticed a gap in comparable services for mature adults. However, it wasn't until his own moment of challenge that he realised just how urgently these services were needed, especially for men, a demographic that has historically struggled with vulnerability and asking for support. In response he developed the Mentoring Men program in June 2018 and it was officially launched as a registered charity by Julian Leeser, Federal Member for Berowra in November 2018. In just three years, Mentoring Men grew to become an Australia-wide, free mentoring service to support men. With the Mentoring Men organisation now independently up and running, in December 2022 Ian launched another “passion project” called Kintsugi Heroes. Complementing his previous volunteer work, Kintsugi Heroes aims to show how those major moments of challenge we face can change the course of our life, making it even more beautiful and fulfilling than ever before. Kintsugi Heroes is a weekly podcast of inspirational interviews with people who have discovered beauty, despite the incredible adversities they have faced. It's a no-holds-barred approach that doesn't sugar-coat the difficult road to a life of fulfilment and hope. One of the first podcasts published was Professor Gregory Smith's inspiring story. Ian's story has been covered on national TV, has been referred to in both Federal and NSW State Parliaments, and included in the Moments in Time book as well as numerous podcasts, newspapers, and radio shows. Ian and the charity organisations he established have won numerous awards including: • NSW Volunteer of the year award 2016 • NSW Volunteer of the year award 2020 – Individual and Mentoring Men State Finalist • AMHF Men's Health Awards 2020 – NSW Men's Health Award Ian has been married to Helen for 40 years and they have 4 children and 12 grandchildren. Kintsugi Heroes Website - https://kintsugiheroes.com.au/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084850387170 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kintsugi-heroes/?viewAsMember=true Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kintsugi.heroes/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@kintsugiheroes/videos Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ljf12pNJ27600dNAj3Cbg Mentoring Men Website - https://mentoringmen.org.au/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MentoringMenAus LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mentoring-men/?viewAsMember=true Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mentoringmenaus/ Ian Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/IanCWestmoreland LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-westmoreland-mentor-menshealth/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iwestmoreland1003/

There was a time when conservatives could have supported the Voice, by backing a proposal brought by Indigenous Australians at the request of then prime minister Tony Abbott.  Instead, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, after months of equivocation, decided to reject the Voice with all the gusto we've come to expect from the man who walked out on the national apology. So how did it come to this? What damage is anti-Voice rhetoric doing to public debate? And do conservatives really want to do anything to close the gap? Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Federal MP for New England, Barnaby Joyce; Federal MP for Berowra, Julian Leeser

Julian Leeser and Bridget Archer join us on this episode to discuss the media's performance during the Voice referendum and the “dishonourable” argument underpinning the ‘no' campaign. What impact will the Voice to Parliament have on the gaps in life expectancy and a range of other measures between First Nations people and the general Australian population? Why is the Voice the proposition being put to the Australian people at this referendum, rather than another form of constitutional recognition? And is the media guilty of ‘bothsidesing' the debate and allowing lies and misinformation to go unchallenged? On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Liberal members of parliament Bridget Archer and Julian Leeser join Professor Mark Kenny and Dr Marija Taflaga to discuss the Voice and why they're supporting it.Bridget Archer is the federal Liberal Member for Bass in Tasmania.Julian Leeser is the federal Liberal Member for Berowra in New South Wales, the former Shadow Attorney-General and the former Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians.Marija Taflaga is the Director of the ANU Centre for the Study of Australian Politics and a Lecturer at the ANU School of Politics and International Relations.Mark Kenny is a Professor at the ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the University after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times.Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to democracysausage@anu.edu.au.This podcast is produced by The Australian National University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After learning his craft at some of Australia's and the UK's best restaurants, Brian Geraghty (Berowra Waters Inn) was working in a pub and figuring out his next move. He got a call from legend Tony Bilson about an opportunity at one of Australia's most iconic venues, and more than a decade later he is the chef and owner of what has become, over many owners, the quintessential premium Australian restaurant. https://www.berowrawatersinn.com Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Deep in the Weeds is a food podcast hosted by Anthony Huckstep in conversation with chefs, food producers and members of the hospitality industry. An Australian Food Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting serial social entrepreneur Ian Westmoreland, creator of Mentoring Men, a men's mental health program in Australia; and Kintsugi Heroes, a podcast highlighting people who have overcome challenges to inspire others. Ian's work focuses on men's mental health and empowering individuals to make mindset shifts to overcome challenges in life.  He has been a champion of serial social entrepreneurship, using his skills and experience to create impactful programs that make a difference in people's lives. In this episode, we delve into his journey as an entrepreneur and the motivation behind his programs. We also explore the importance of men's mental health and the challenges that men face in today's society.  Ian shares valuable insights on overcoming obstacles, making mindset shifts, and building resilience. Key Takeaways: Becoming a person of action and turning a dream into a decision to change How to see your struggles and challenging experiences as a catalyst for inspiration The importance of breaking down stigmas surrounding mental health, and how to empower men to take control of their mental well-being. Discussion of our guests passion projects and how they are making an impact  About Ian Westmoreland - Founder, Mentoring Men & Kintsugi Heroes After spending 42 years working in the Australian and New Zealand telecommunications and energy industries mainly as an IT project manager, Ian Westmorland left it all behind to pursue a life of volunteer work.  Initially, he spent time volunteering with the Raise Foundation, Kidshope, and COACH mentoring programs. Until 2018 when he began searching for an organization that provided free long-term one to one “life” mentoring to Australian men. Not finding a suitable program to be in existence, he began the development of the Mentoring Men program in June 2018 and the program was officially launched by Julian Leeser, Federal Member for Berowra in November 2018. In addition to Mentoring Men, he has established another “passion project” called Kintsugi Heroes which provides uplifting and inspirational content to people who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing significant life challenges. Ian has been married to his lovely wife Helen for 40 years, they have 4 children and 12 grandchildren together.  CONTACT IAN WESTMORELAND Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kintsugi.heroes/ @kintsugi.heroes  Website: https://kintsugiheroes.com.au/  GUEST HOST: Rodrigo Bravo REQUEST A CONSULTATION WITH WENDIE Request a⁠ free 15-minute consultation⁠ to discuss your strategic plan for building a sustainable social enterprise.  ⁠Fill out this form⁠ at WendieVeloz.com or email: ⁠info@wendieveloz.com⁠ SHOP OUR MERCHANDISE Get your sustainability is a vibe shirt. JOIN THE SOCIAL IMPACT LEVEL UP COLLECTIVE ON SOCIAL MEDIA:  Visit the⁠ podcast website⁠ to check out all the episodes. Subscribe to⁠ the Social Impact Level Up on Apple Podcasts⁠ or⁠ Spotify⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube channel⁠. Join the ⁠Social Impact Level Up Collective⁠ on Clubhouse Get our ⁠newsletter ⁠on LinkedIn CONNECT WITH WENDIE ⁠Visit this page⁠ to learn about my upcoming social impact masterclasses and events. Follow Wendie on⁠ Instagram⁠, her Handle is ⁠@WendieVeloz⁠ Follow Wendie on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Follow Wendie on⁠ Twitter⁠ Follow Wendie on⁠ Clubhouse⁠ Follow Wendie on ⁠Facebook⁠ Follow Wendie on ⁠YouTube⁠ Email: info@wendieveloz.com (Email me to request a social impact consultation or podcast guest requests) RESOURCES FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS We recommend these digital solutions to help grow your social enterprise.  Website hosting through ⁠Site Ground⁠.  Record or livestream with ⁠StreamYard⁠. Podcast, video, and audio editing with ⁠Descript⁠. Manage your email list with ⁠Flodesk⁠. Solopreneur and small business banking with ⁠Novo⁠. Create courses and communities with ⁠LearnWorlds⁠ *Some of these may be affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/social-impact-level-up/support

In this episode I met with a person who has spent his adult life actively pursuing his purpose.He's an entrepreneur, grandfather, mentor and much more.Our conversation brought out some of his greatest challenges and lessons so far, and highlighted the gifts along the way.He is a person who demonstrates how to live on purpose each and every day.  I present to you, Ian Westmoreland.  Here's a summary of what we discussed:05:00 - the beginning of the journey09:02 - the pull for more meaning in his work09:30 - the MAGIC moment of clarity20:26 - the motivation behind the first entrepreneurial venture22:15 - we all have a purpose 30:02 - the village connectionand much more…Here's some information about our guest:Ian Westmoreland, Founder of Mentoring Men and Kintsugi HeroesOn 10 September 2013 I experienced a life changing moment that led to a decision to retire from paid work in May 2014 and commence a volunteer mentoring career.I initially volunteered with the Raise Foundation, Kidshope and COACH mentoring programs and then in 2018 after experiencing a life challenge I searched for an organisation that provided free long-term one to one “life” mentoring to Australian men.I was surprised and disappointed to find that no suitable program existed especially for a demographic that historically struggles with vulnerability and who would benefit from having someone support them in their life journey. In response I commenced development of the Mentoring Men program in June 2018 and the program was officially launched by Julian Leeser, Federal Member for Berowra in November 2018.I am currently establishing Kintsugi Heroes with a purpose of “uncovering our hidden value” and it will provide uplifting and inspirational content to people who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing significant life challenges. The podcast launch will be late 2022 and the first Kindle and printed book are expected to be published in Q1 2023.Something Interesting About YouI used to import squash & tennis racketsI ran a milk barI have 12 grandkidsI won a gold medal playing tennis in the World Masters GamesI broke my collarbone twiceWhat Are You Famous For?I was on the front page of the Australian Newspaper in the 1960s for pretending to play a didgeridoo in the Dandenong Town HallI was interviewed live on Sky News a couple of years ago - https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/mentoring-men-organisation-aims-to-help-australian-men-with-mental-health-issues/video/f364084f0dc40de127ac9bfa5baceacbContact:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-westmoreland-mentor-menshealth/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005089007984Check out our previous episode here.The purpose of the 6 Star Business is to help businesses find more meaning, purpose and profits in their endeavours. We seek to 'do it differently' and encourage everyone to rise above the status quo to do what it takes to be different: with meaning, purpose and intention. With those key ingredients, you'll be on your way to 6 Stars faster than you realise! If you'd like to get in touch please contact us at contact@6star.business

In 2016, Julian Leeser was elected as the Liberal member for Berowra, an electorate comprising suburbs and bush north of Sydney. His maiden speech to parliament delivered 14th of September 2016 was shared around the world, as it told the story of the death of his father to suicide. He spoke about the tragedy of that day, and also what needs to be done in Australia on the suicide prevention and mental health fronts. RUOK Day embraced his 'signs' message as the theme of the 2017 campaign. This episode is being released on RUOK Day 2021, and Leeser discusses the mental health strain related to the pandemic and lockdowns. Julian also discusses federalism and the Australian Constitution, as well as his support for 'voice' proposals for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recognition in the document. Australians seeking support and information about suicide prevention contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. There are equivalent services in most countries. Tony talks about the death by suicide of his best man, Chris Daffey. That episode of the podcast is here. Speakola now has a Patreon page which you can join If you want to offer regular support for as little as $3/mth or as much as $20/mth. If it's easier, we also welcome donations in any format and any size, recurring or one off. If you're a regular listener, you can give Tony a financial kick along so he can keep making it! Subscribe to our newsletter if you want a fortnightly email setting out great speeches by theme. Episode supported by GreenSkin™ and PurpleSkin™ avocados at https://greenskinavocados.com.au/. Our new sponsor is the Podcast Reader magazine. It launched in August, Issue 2 out now. Speakola also has Twitter and Facebook feeds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starting her career in the pastry section of Marque, Lauren Eldridge (Berowra Waters Inn) plied her trade alongside some of the best talent of a generation. After winning the Josephine Pignolet award she travelled the world and worked in a trio of Three Michelin Star restaurants, and returned home and took on the group pastry chef role of the Van Haandle Group. All of which have primed her for perhaps the biggest role of her career at one of Australia’s most iconic establishments.https://www.instagram.com/lauren.eldridge/?hl=enFollow Deep In The Weeds on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=enFollow Huckhttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER PODCASTSDirty Linen with Dani Valenthttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986The Crackling with Anthony Huckstephttps://linktr.ee/thecrackling

Episode 9 - Legacy Welcome to the Still Magic Podcast, your one-click audio stop for all things gin be it gin making, gin production, gin distilling, gin manufacturing, gin commercialising, gin tasting, gin drinking, gin steeping and everything else in between. This is a story of Australian produce worth sharing. Today we take a trip to Australia’s most populated city, and travel to the suburb of St Leonards, located at the southern end of Sydney’s north shore. And it is there that we chat with Georgia Conn and Kyle Ford.  Partners in business and the game of life, each will share their insights concerning their interest in gin, it's place in Australia’s craft gin movement and their decision to take on that most noble of challenges; to take a gin concept and turn that into a commercial reality. Hailing from Victoria, Georgia's family moved north to New South Wales, settling in Berowra, where Georgia spent her formative years with her younger sister and brother. Sport and a vast array of 'when-I-grow-up' interest ranging from acting to building – complete with a tool belt as a birthday present – punctuated 10 year old Georgia’s ambitions. Finally, it’s now hammer time for Georgia Conn. A former defence serviceman with the Australian Air Force, Kyle’s hometown is Gloucester, located in rural New South Wales, approximately 3 hours drive north of Sydney.  Kyle cites his cousin’s career in the navy, as influencing a decision to craft his secondary education toward the military. His near 10 years of serving his country, comprised a vast array of career highlights, culminating in a raft of practical skills, and enduring mateship. Though from contrasting backgrounds, both Georgia and Kyle shared a love of travel; an outlet that each of them pursued with great gusto before they first met.  And so it was, at an unremarkable transport stop in Prague, where Georgia and her younger sister had run to meet a bus. Seated and breathless, they were somewhat annoyed to see, that despite running as if their lives were at stake, they were going nowhere fast for around 20 minutes.  Turns out they were awaiting a wayward passenger to fulfil boarding formalities – a happy go lucky “boy from the bush” named Kyle Ford – before they could set off. This chance encounter triggered off a series of European adventures together, a return to Australia, and a 2 year odyssey to find ‘it’. This search would manifest itself as Finders Distillery. Their story is proof positive that energy, desire, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn will get you there. This is Georgia and Kyle's story https://www.findersdistillery.com/ Be bold. Enjoy yourselves. Let's create the next gin narrative. Still Magic paperback, digital and audio copies available from your favourite online stores https://www.amazon.com/Still-Magic-distillers-guide-beginners-ebook/dp/B07QZ4VFRV/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=still+magic&qid=1596545333&sr=8-1 Narrator: Marcel Thompson @stillmagicway Editor:@alexipigot

Faith, COVID-19, connection, finding your own path...and board games.I'm delighted to welcome Rev Amanda Hay onto the podcast.Amanda is the vibrant and caring minister for the Uniting Church in Berowra. Each time I pop to the shop and back I pass the Uniting Church. In these extraordinary times I was curious to learn how a leader of a faith community overcomes the barriers isolation throws in our way and continues to connect with and support her congregation.And we have an awesome chat about board games. Random...I love it!Enjoy :)

Joining Smarter Cities in this episode is Julian Leeser MP, Member of the Australian Parliament for the Northern Sydney seat of Berowra. Part of a rising class of young politicians focused on Australia's future, Julian is leading a range of public discussion on Australia as a nation, our constitution that governs us and on our place as a people in the world. In a wide ranging discussion, recorded on 13 March at the Commonwealth's Parliamentary Office in Sydney, Julian and I reflect on: - Our response to the emerging Corona virus pandemic and how we should respond after it - On the role of free trade in the economic well being of nations and the world - On Australia's constitution, the debate on a Bill of Rights for Australia and recognition of Indigenous Australian's in our constitution. Elected in 2016, Julian Leeser is Co-Chair of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Constitutional Recognition relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security, among other responsibilities.  You can find out more about Julian at www.julianleeser.com.au  

To mark the Centenary of the inaugural match played by the Berowra Cricket Club in December 1919, Tony "The Sultan" Dosen sits down with Hornsby Local Councillor Nathan Tilbury in this episode of Splinters to retrace the Club's long and colourful history over the last 100 years from Nathan's updated double volume work "From The Northern End".Tilbury - noted local historian plus a former Berowra, Hornsby District and Brazilian(!!) Cricket Association President - takes you through the time tunnel to discover some of the characters that got the Berowra Cricket Club through 2 World Wars, a Great Depression, near extinction in the 1990's, and the dramatic change of Berowra from rural farmland to 21st Century suburbia. All with the 100 year old Club's journey growing from humble beginnings to become arguably the strongest Cricket Club in the Hornsby and Ku-Ring-Gai districts today on the back of multiple local Premierships and Club Championships this decade.Oh, and along the way we reveal who are the former Test Cricket Umpire and current NSW Cabinet Minister that share one thing in common - playing for the Berowra Cricket Club during it's first 100 years as Splinters stays true to local sport!!

To mark the Centenary of the inaugural match played by the Berowra Cricket Club in December 1919, Tony "The Sultan" Dosen sits down with Hornsby Local Councillor Nathan Tilbury in this episode of Splinters to retrace the Club's long and colourful history over the last 100 years from Nathan's updated double volume work "From The Northern End".Tilbury - noted local historian plus a former Berowra, Hornsby District and Brazilian(!!) Cricket Association President - takes you through the time tunnel to discover some of the characters that got the Berowra Cricket Club through 2 World Wars, a Great Depression, near extinction in the 1990's, and the dramatic change of Berowra from rural farmland to 21st Century suburbia. All with the 100 year old Club's journey growing from humble beginnings to become arguably the strongest Cricket Club in the Hornsby and Ku-Ring-Gai districts today on the back of multiple local Premierships and Club Championships this decade.Oh, and along the way we reveal who are the former Test Cricket Umpire and current NSW Cabinet Minister that share one thing in common - playing for the Berowra Cricket Club during it's first 100 years as Splinters stays true to local sport!!

On the eve of the visit to Australia by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the Lowy Institute held an event on the issue of the republic and Australia’s place in the world. Constitutional monarchist Julian Leeser MP, Federal Member for Berowra, and Michael Cooney, National Director of the Australian Republic Movement, joined Alex Oliver, Lowy Institute Director of Research, for a panel discussion on whether Australia’s status as a constitutional monarchy affects the way the world see us – and how we see ourselves.

Many in the government have clamoured for changes to be made to section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act. Liberal backbencher Julian Leeser, however is not one of them. The member for the northern Sydney seat of Berowra tells Michelle Grattan there are definitely people within the Liberal Party who share his view that Section 18C “achieves a good balance between allowing people the freedom of speech which is necessary in a democracy like Australia but also protecting racial minorities from racial vilification and racial slurs”. “But the thing that I think unites everybody in this debate, regardless of your view on Section 18C, is that the process underscored in the QUT case and also in the Bill Leak case, just didn't work as well as it should have,” Leeser says.

Jonesy and Amanda helped out Claire and Ben Sayers, who are amazing parents to their one year old daughter Emily.Their friend Lauren Croiset wrote to us.There were complications during Claire's labour with Emily, as a result, little Emily suffered a brain injury and requires full time care.Claire had to give up her job to look after Emily full time - so Ben is working really hard to pay all of the medical bills as well as everything else! He has his own business, New Leaf Landscapes in Berowra. Lauren asked us if we could give Ben's business a plug on air.We went one better...we gave Ben a $5000 advertising package on WSFM. AND Jonesy and Amanda wrote an ad for his business - featuring a jingle sung by Shannon Noll!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's a bonus show with plenty to chew on. Wallabies and Waratahs prop Matt Dunning joins the RuggaMatrix honour roll this week for a special interview only episode of RuggaMatrix. Often maligned, Dunning is rated highly by RuggaMatrix as a player and person. He still lives at Berowra, north of Sydney with his family and will strike up a conversation with anyone. On the field, as you can see by this SMP Image, he takes no prisoners. He's just about ready to make a comeback from Achilles tendon surgery after the turf slipped beneath his feet during the Barbarians game last year. He talks about that injury setback and decision not pursue legal action and we discuss his contract renewal which is currently a hot subject. Dunning throws up a couple of radical ideas about player contracts and assesses some of the competition in the Super 14 as the season draws to a conclusion. He wants to be part of the action if the Waratahs make the semis. And why not? Matt Dunning has been stuck on 99 caps for NSW since the end of last year's Super 14.

Margaret Preston was used to seeing the earth from the air. By 1942 the artist had visited Europe and North America, and had travelled extensively throughout much of Asia, the Pacific Islands, Central and South America and Australia. During her travels she visited many places and sought out the Indigenous art of other cultures, yet it was the Indigenous art of Australia that inspired her most. Preston travelled extensively throughout remote areas of Australia to see Indigenous paintings and carvings. She studied the collections at the Australian Museum in Sydney and published articles and lectured on Indigenous art. From 1932 to 1939 Preston lived in the bush at Berowra, close to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park north of Sydney, where her great passion for the natural environment of Australia was reinforced. During the Second World War, Preston, like many others, developed a strong nationalist sentiment and in 1942 published an article titled ‘The orientation of art in the post-war Pacific’. In this article she argued for the development of a ‘National Australian Culture’ through an exchange of ideas between Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists. She also suggested that Australians should actively exchange ideas with their Asian neighbours. In Flying over the Shoalhaven River Preston combined her knowledge of Indigenous Australian, Asian and western art with a modernist aesthetic. The linear quality of the composition and the flattened areas of colour reflect her skills in woodblock printmaking. Using an earthy palette of browns, greys and ochres, Preston suggested the bush with dabs and dots of paint. She mirrored the overcast sky in the silvery stretch of river and depicted a number of low-lying clouds casting shadows on the earth. While the aerial perspective displays Preston’s knowledge of Indigenous Australian and Chinese methods of representing the land from above, the experience of flying over the Shoalhaven River was her own.