Podcasts about Darling Downs

In this episode, Chantal provides advice for health professionals on how not to burn out; and then (at about the 10min mark for those who want to skip my don't burn out advice for health professionals and get straight to the good stuff!) has a great chat with two highly regarded mental health professionals who have lived and worked in rural Australia for a couple of decades. Enjoy!Guest profiles:Home - Rural Sky GoondiwindiRural Sky is situated in the heart of Goondiwindi, by the banks of the MacIntyre River, on Queensland's Darling Downs. We are a private practice of mental health professionals, delivering services to the people in our favourite part of the world, in the place we call home.We are committed to excellence and pride ourselves on providing exceptional and confidential professional services in a warm and positive environment. Our team of highly skilled and experienced clinicians deliver psychological therapy to clients of all ages across the spectrum of emotional and behavioural difficulties. We provide services to individuals, couples, families and even organisations.Rural Sky also offers keynote presentations for events, along with workshops, psychometric testing and coaching to individuals and businesses with a desire to realise their potential and experience lasting success.Fundamental to our practice is that we live in the community that we serve. We understand what it means to live in a rural town. We understand distance, drought and flooding rains, small-town intricacies, local issues and services. We understand you! KATHERINE JOHNSTONEhttps://ruralsky.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Screen-Shot-2020-01-25-at-11.23.43-am.pngAbout Kath: Katherine Johnstone is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and co-founder of Rural Sky, a private practice based in Goondiwindi, Queensland. With over a decade of experience, Kath works with people across all stages of life—from young children to older adults—supporting them through life's challenges, whether big, small, or somewhere in between.Rooted in a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach, Kath's work is centred around helping people make sense of what they're going through, reconnect with what matters to them, and move forward with confidence. She believes deeply in the power of rural communities and is passionate about ensuring mental health support is not only accessible, but also practical, respectful, and real.Outside of work, Kath enjoys exploring Australia and overseas, spending time with her family, and soaking up the simple joys of rural life—where the stars are brighter, the conversations deeper, and the work genuinely meaningful.SUZIE COLLINS, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTAbout Suz: Suzie is passionate about supporting people, of all ages, to build resilience and overcome barriers that make life difficult.  Suzie draws upon a range of evidence based therapeutic models and specifically Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR, EMDRAA Accredited Practitioner), Internal Family Systems (IFS, IFSI Level 1 trained), Gottman Method for Couples (Level 3 trained), Motivational Interviewing (Relapse Prevention) and TheraPlay (Level 1 trained).  She is also trained in Triple P Parenting (group), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Suzie uses a trauma informed and non-pathologising framework for therapy.Suzie's 10+ years, of experience has provided her with the opportunity to work with a range of mental health presentations (e.g. trauma, addition, behavioural concerns, relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, grief etc).  She has a particular interest in working with those whoIntroducing the Rural Psychologist Podcast

Mice numbers are at problem levels in two states, with concerns they will reach economically damaging levels in some pockets. Queensland's Darling Downs and Victoria's Wimmera region are among the worst affected. Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke with C-S-I-R-O mouse management specialist Steve Henry. Listen to the full interview above or Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weeks catch-up podcast incudes the one and only Carnival of Flowers update where James O'Shea let the secret out of what is planned for this year.

This week's catch up podcast features Geoff McDonald with the latest advice he has regarding TC Alfred including a few words from David Janeztski.

On this edition of the Semi Pros Jason Gibbs and Lachlan Onions from The Toowoomba Chronicle drop in to chat about their Top 50 Sporting Stars from the Darling Downs.

The German explorer Ludwig Leichhardt is known for three extraordinary expeditions. In 1844, he traveled with his companions almost 5,000 kilometers from the Darling Downs in Queensland to Port Essington near Darwin. His second attempt to get from Darling Downs to Perth in 1846 failed. In 1848, he made another attempt, but he and his companions disappeared without a trace — a mystery of the history of Australian discovery that has remained unsolved to this day. In our series “Important Germans in Australia,” Wolfgang Müller and history expert Jakob Anderhandt present the most exciting German figures in Australia's history. - Der deutsche Entdecker Ludwig Leichhardt ist für drei außergewöhnliche Expeditionen bekannt. 1844 reiste er mit seinen Gefährten fast 5.000 Kilometer von den Darling Downs in Queensland bis nach Port Essington bei Darwin. Sein zweiter Versuch, 1846 von den Darling Downs nach Perth zu gelangen, scheiterte. 1848 unternahm er einen erneuten Versuch, doch er und seine Begleiter verschwanden spurlos – ein bis heute ungelöstes Rätsel der australischen Entdeckungsgeschichte. In unserer Reihe „Bedeutende Deutsche in Australien“ präsentieren Wolfgang Müller und Geschichtsexperte Jakob Anderhandt die spannendsten deutschen Persönlichkeiten in der Geschichte Australiens.

The German explorer Ludwig Leichhardt is known for three extraordinary expeditions. In 1844, he traveled with his companions almost 5,000 kilometers from the Darling Downs in Queensland to Port Essington near Darwin. His second attempt to get from Darling Downs to Perth in 1846 failed. In 1848, he made another attempt, but he and his companions disappeared without a trace — a mystery of the history of Australian discovery that has remained unsolved to this day. In our series “Important Germans in Australia,” Wolfgang Müller and history expert Jakob Anderhandt present the most exciting German figures in Australia's history. - Der deutsche Entdecker Ludwig Leichhardt ist für drei außergewöhnliche Expeditionen bekannt. 1844 reiste er mit seinen Gefährten fast 5.000 Kilometer von den Darling Downs in Queensland bis nach Port Essington bei Darwin. Sein zweiter Versuch, 1846 von den Darling Downs nach Perth zu gelangen, scheiterte. 1848 unternahm er einen erneuten Versuch, doch er und seine Begleiter verschwanden spurlos – ein bis heute ungelöstes Rätsel der australischen Entdeckungsgeschichte. In unserer Reihe „Bedeutende Deutsche in Australien“ präsentieren Wolfgang Müller und Geschichtsexperte Jakob Anderhandt die spannendsten deutschen Persönlichkeiten in der Geschichte Australiens.

The German explorer Ludwig Leichhardt is known for three extraordinary expeditions. In 1844, he traveled with his companions almost 5,000 kilometers from the Darling Downs in Queensland to Port Essington near Darwin. His second attempt to get from Darling Downs to Perth in 1846 failed. In 1848, he made another attempt, but he and his companions disappeared without a trace — a mystery of the history of Australian discovery that has remained unsolved to this day. In our series “Important Germans in Australia,” Wolfgang Müller and history expert Jakob Anderhandt present the most exciting German figures in Australia's history. - Der deutsche Entdecker Ludwig Leichhardt ist für drei außergewöhnliche Expeditionen bekannt. 1844 reiste er mit seinen Gefährten fast 5.000 Kilometer von den Darling Downs in Queensland bis nach Port Essington bei Darwin. Sein zweiter Versuch, 1846 von den Darling Downs nach Perth zu gelangen, scheiterte. 1848 unternahm er einen erneuten Versuch, doch er und seine Begleiter verschwanden spurlos – ein bis heute ungelöstes Rätsel der australischen Entdeckungsgeschichte. In unserer Reihe „Bedeutende Deutsche in Australien“ präsentieren Wolfgang Müller und Geschichtsexperte Jakob Anderhandt die spannendsten deutschen Persönlichkeiten in der Geschichte Australiens.

Ron Moon is one of the bigest names in the Australian 4-wheel-drive community, having led hundreds of expeditions and written a list of guidebooks. Recently he followed the course of explorer Ludwig Leichhardt’s first big expedition, from the Darling Downs to Port Essington on the NT coast. Ron recounts this journey and many others from over the years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi - John VK4JPM with the Darling Downs Radio Club update for Sunday 10th of November.This month the topic is balloons, specifically those that go halfway to outer space - maybe even three times as high as jet planes. Dave Nebe, VK4DN was part of a team from Bundaberg Amateur Radio Club when they did two High Altitude Balloon Experiment launches and he'll be along tomorrow to tell us the full story. There are so many parts to an experiment like this, and it's what hams do best: we come up with ideas and make them work. Dave will be able to talk about the preparation, payloads, launch, recovery, and what the experimenters learned - from both successes and failures. Bring your questions and your experiences. And who knows - maybe this is an opportunity for the Darling Downs club to do something similar. In December, our meeting topic is Software Defined Radios, and what you can do with some pretty cheap and easily available hardware. Plus we want to talk to you about ideas for club development and where we might head in the next five years. The committee has a few ideas and'd like your input and thoughts. It's YOUR club! All this is on the website at www.ddrci.org.au, and if you're a member you should have received an email with the latest news and reminders. If you can't find info or you have a question, drop a line to secretary@ddrci.org.au, and if you didn't get to write that down just use your favourite search engine for Darling Downs Radio Club. You'll find us. But mostly we'd like to find you so here's a final reminder: tomorrow night, Toowoomba Library, 1900 Eastern time, and join us for the meeting, a cuppa, a natter, and a bit of brain food. And don't forget the club net on VK4RDD every Sunday at 1000. That's it for this week - 73 from John VK4JPM for the Darling Downs Radio Club team. Hello, I'm Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I've been thinking. This past week has seen some notable happenings. The Melbourne Cup was run and won by a Queensland-trained horse. The Reserve Bank held the interest rate constant. An inland town was evacuated because of strong fire activity and the Sun has assailed us with solar flare action once more. However, the thing that has captured the media attention has been the electoral joust in the USA. It would appear that the candidate most likely to be declared President is the one with the most disruptive policies, as far as our country is concerned. Trump has promised tariff barriers to protect a raft of other changes in trade and economic activities. Even as TV stations, on-air and online, presented the election commentaries reports were going to air that governments and no doubt international businesses, were attempting to work out the ramifications of the changes that Trump has mooted. Based on his rhetoric, economists forecast large increases in monetary inflation and the cost of living in the US with flow-on effects to countries like ours. We have had the media impress the messages from the Reserve Bank, the Government and the man in the street that the cost of borrowed money is crippling people financially with repayments beyond their capacity to pay and the general cost of living is placing stress on food bank type charities as more people try to survive without enough money. For us who enjoy the thrill of recreational electronics, just think of where so much of our gear comes from. It may bear the logo of a famous brand but it has, in smaller writing, a message “Made in China”. If we try and think this through, it becomes mind-boggling as the implications of what Trump's policies can have on our small country down under. As much as it is Christmas shopping time, it might also be prudent to consider purchases which might become more expensive just after New Year. I'm Geoff Emery VK4ZPP and that's what I think….how about you?

Providing support to 29 hospitals and health service facilities across the Darling Downs from as far west as Taroom and Wandoan to as south as Texas and Goondiwindi, the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation are a truly impressive organisation with a heart for making a big difference in the lives of patients and their families. It is our pleasure to share the latest of the Hot Property Podcast featuring Alison Kennedy, Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Chief Executive Officer. Jacob Carlile, Director of Hot Property, and Alison sit down to discuss the mammoth task of switching to a two hospital campus model in Toowoomba, the new Regional Cancer Centre, the Museum of Health, and leading such an incredible organisation through its largest fundraising effort to date. Timestamps: (2:44) - The Toowoomba Hospital Foundation journey (3:50) - A Hot Property Podcast first announcement (6:37) - "You're allowed to be a profitable not-for-profit" (10:18) - Leading the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation (13:10) - Regional Cancer Centre + Museum of Health Welcome to the Hot Property Podcast, hosted by Hot Property, Toowoomba's leading full service, independant, real estate agency. On this podcast you'll hear how to make more from your property, grow your wealth, and the many lessons we have learned in helping manage and sell more than $3 Billion worth of real estate in the Toowoomba Region. Follow Hot Property's socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube

On this edition of the Semi Pros we highlight a number of winners recognised through Sports Darling Downs. On this episode Mitchell Wilkes - Aquathlon Caitlyn Garratt - triathlon Eliza Moore-Kirkland - Athletics Bethany Moore-Kirkland - Athletics Simone Botha - Netball

I haven't had the pleasure of meeting Lacey Morrison but I've been long aware of her notable  achievements. This resilient 40 year old has had a diversified career in the racing industry as a jockey, a trainer and a two year stint as a member of the Darling Downs steward's panel. Lacey's comeback from injury in 2021 has far exceeded her expectations. In the recently concluded 2023/2024 season she rode 101 winners to finish fourth on the Queensland jockey's premiership ladder. She also happens to be the doting mother of nine year old Buddy. Lacey Morrison says she's happiest when busy. The jockey talks about her good start to the new season and a recent Cluden Park treble. Lacey says she was elated to top the century of winners last season. She looks back on a quartet of wins at Townsville late in the season and her all time top score of five at a Cairns meeting. The Cairns Amateur Cup is actually a prestigious professional event run in September. Lacey talks about her recent win on Cashin' Chex. The busy jockey talks about life in Tolga on the tablelands south west of Cairns.  She takes us through the racing circuit she supports week to week. Lacey says it takes the offer of a very good ride to get her as far away as Mackay. The talented jockey looks back at childhood days at Taroom and Springsure when riding horses was a way of life. She talks of an original apprenticeship to her father John followed by her transfer to Toowoomba trainer Russell Kirwin. Lacey recalls her uneventful debut at Springsure and that thrilling first win at Bundaberg for the Gollan stable. She says Proudly Agro was the first nice horse she got to ride. She won a metro Gr 3 on the horse. The true blue Queenslander looks back on a very successful apprenticeship with special mention of a mare called Charlotte Sound who provided her 60th metropolitan win and the end of her claiming days.  In 2003 a burgeoning reputation saw Lacey invited to spend three months with Sydney trainer Clarry Conners. Despite a battle with homesickness she won a handful of races including one memorable Randwick victory on Sadarar for trainer Paul Cave. Lacey was pretty chuffed when offered a ride in the Ramornie Hcp at Grafton in 2006. She was even more chuffed when For Valour stormed home to win the historic sprint. She pays tribute to Legal Brief who gave her a prestigious Cups double in Queensland. Lacey remembers the horrific four horse fall at Ipswich which sidelined her for ten months. This was the time she decided to try her hand as a steward. She talks of her successful comeback and the disappointment of a second Ipswich fall in 2013. Lacey got over that one fairly quickly but wasn't keen to return to race riding. She decided to accept an offer to take over the stables of Toowoomba trainer John Dann. She enjoyed her time as a professional trainer. She talks of son Buddy's premature arrival in 2015. Lacey was working for a local produce store when asked to ride some trackwork by Tolga trainer and good friend Sharlee Hoffman. Predictably the bug bit again. When she decided to don the silks again in 2021 stewards demanded a rigorous barrier trial schedule. Lacey's versatility knows no bounds. She's currently juggling her many race riding commitments with an online Tafe nursing course. This will be her long term future. She says when it comes to her eventual retirement from race riding, partner Taron leaves it entirely up to her. Great to catch up at last with a multi talented Queensland racing achiever.

On this edition of the Semi Pros our special guest is Darling Downs rising netball star Simone Botha. Tune IN!

I first met Josh Fleming when he visited the Sky Studios with family members in 2000. He was just 15 at the time, but already a professional race caller in Queensland. He'd debuted at Longreach a year earlier and had subsequently called the action at several far flung tracks. He was too young to take part in Sky's first “young race caller scholarship” but landed a job in his own right three years later. He's come a long way from that nervous start at Longreach, and the story makes for an interesting podcast. Josh recalls that brief visit to the Sky studios almost 25 years ago. He pays tribute to the grandmother who lived long enough to see him make his race calling debut. Josh cherishes memories of his meeting with the late Graham McNeice on that Sunday morning in 2000. The 39 year old calls regularly from Doomben, Eagle Farm and the Sunny Coast. He rates the popular tracks. Josh has just returned from his 21st visit to the Birdsville Cup. He talks of the unique two day carnival on the edge of the Simpson Desert. He says he was horrified in 1995 when his school teacher mother Alison announced her transfer to Barcaldine 1000 kms from his beloved Brisbane.  Josh talks of his friendship with stipendiary steward John Wallace who took him to several outback meetings, and was instrumental in getting him the Longreach “gig”. His debut was impressive enough to generate a few more race calling opportunities in the region. It was back to Brisbane in 2001 and some work experience at 4TAB. Josh looks back on his many “practice” calls at Doomben and Eagle Farm. He had invaluable input from Wayne Wilson and Alan Thomas. The dedicated broadcaster remembers with affection the beginning of his Sydney role with Skychannel. He was ust 18. Josh looks back on the experience he gained on provincial and country tracks. He seized the opportunity to cover city meetings for three months on Sky Racing Radio. He has some precious memories from that chapter in his career. He was thrilled to be offered the full time Brisbane role when Alan Thomas decided to pull up stumps. He's never forgotten Alan's final day on the Gold Coast. Two weeks after Alan's retirement Josh got to cover the Magic Millions meeting- a $10 million dollar race day. He called the easy win by Capitalist. Josh got a bonus on the day when he called the great sprinter Buffering in a $1 million dollar race. He remembers the special day in 2008 when he met his future wife Gabrielle at a Queensland picnic race meeting. Josh speaks with pride and affection about his two children Olivia and Jackson. He chooses to live in the picturesque Darling Downs township of Warwick. Josh says he doesn't mind the travel involved. To say he was born to be a race caller might seem to be a fanciful phrase- in Josh Fleming's case the old cliche holds true.

Hi - I'm John VK4JPM, Secretary of the Darling Downs Radio Club. Toowoomba is known for many things, and one of the most famous is the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. The 75th Carnival kicked off last Friday and it runs through to 7 October. You can check out what's on the program at the website, tcof.com.au. We're a friendly lot in the Darling Downs, and very proud of the Carnival which is at least as good as Floriade and much closer! Our next club meeting is on Monday 14 October. Details on the club website: www.ddrci.org.au Dates again: Monday 14 October for the meeting; Saturday 12 October for lunch; Carnival on right now; Garden City award at any time, and details at ddrci.org.au I'm John VK4JPM, and thanks for listening. Hello, I'm Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I've been thinking. As the northern hemisphere prepares for winter and all that it can bring, we in the south are finding the Spring weather is consolidating with the promise of what Summer will bring. The long-range weather forecasts paint the picture of warmer weather and variable rainfall fall so in one perspective, outdoor activities seem promising until the end of the year. We can hope this is true as the Wet Season is projected to start early in the top end. It will be interesting if the crocodile nesting season coincides with the computer modelling this year. For the avid tourists to the various major gatherings around the world, the climax has been the Tokyo Hamvention which saw some Aussie amateurs attending. The major news has been the release of new radio models from the three largest Japanese manufacturers and the prospect that samples will be appearing around the world at smaller events. There has been some tentative pricing information on a flagship model but with Australia suffering an economic sickness, I suspect very few sales can be expected here. What is interesting is that the radio from Yaesu, apart from its innovative design features, is that it fits the pattern of the shack in a box. Of course, this is not a new segment for this manufacturer but it is a slot that many smaller manufacturers have been enjoying some fierce competition in promoting. The low-power multi-mode radio has been well used in various pursuits such as parks, hilltops and other venues where outdoor participation is necessary. The development of alternative battery technology has reduced the weight of a station which can be comfortably carried in a backpack and conveyed to places not normally accessed by radio hobbyists. Combine these various features with the peak of a sunspot cycle and it is like manna from heaven to the enthusiastic HF QRP operator. Add into the mix the various rigs coming from Asian countries, other than Japan and the accessories for portable operating that are on the market, it is quite opportune to upgrade one's station and expand the operating geography we can use. Traditionally the warmer months, are when many contests happen and with good equipment, good weather and good band conditions, what more could a happy camper that plays radio be looking for? For me, I think it is in my genes to be frugal so finding ways to save comes naturally. Building a station tends to be a progressive enterprise with tools, accessories and equipment added when time and funds allow. Building, or home brewing as we call it, tends to be the most economical way to get items for the station and it is undoubtedly the most instructive as we tend to read the manual and research the gear before, during and after completing a project. Combining retail or swap meet purchases with some time spent at the workbench seems to be a good way to go. Keeping an eye open for bargains on your favourite sales and auction sites can often grab a winner. Whatever we do, enjoy it. I'm Geoff Emery VK4ZPP and that's what I think….how about you?

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Senator Gerard Rennick was elected to the Senate for Queensland in the Parliament of Australia in 2019. He was born and raised on a property outside Chinchilla, on the Darling Downs. He has a deep appreciation of the land, its people and the challenges they face. Gerard has extensive experience in senior finance roles across a range of industries, business types and countries. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Shane Healey is a terrorism and youth justice expert. He's a former Australian Defence Force Special Operations Command intelligence operator, and private military contractor. Shane has been deployed twice to Afghanistan (2010/2011 and 2012) as part of Task Force 66 where he provided insurgent threat assessments. When in Australia he was part of the Tactical Assault Group – East and West where he was involved in several real time terrorist incidents.

Triple M's NO TALK DAY is on Monday July 1. No ads, no announcers, no traffic, no news, just music so you can have a conversation. A chance to check in with yourself and check in on a mate and this year partnered with Lifeline. Dane chatted with Rachelle Patterson the CEO of Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland. If you can't talk to someone close, talk to Lifeline 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au/talk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VK4JDJ Dennis Bauer SK 12 April Dennis grew up in Northern Queensland and in his early years lived in a small community on the Palmerston Range where it rained nearly all year which made for interesting bus rides on the muddy road to school. Dennis led a life of various jobs on cattle properties, drilling camps, road maintenance work and hotel work and picked up a range of varied skills. On one occasion Dennis designed a full wave 80 meter horizontal loop antenna with support posts which was huge but certainly worked. Dennis was a regular on Rob VK4ARQ CW 0530 to 0630 net with hams from Darling Downs, Rockhampton, Mackay, Bowen, Townsville and atherton Tableland locations plus Cairns and occasionally others joined in. They got up to some high sending speeds. Dennis acquired a few different paddles from Italy and other countries. He also enjoyed QRP ops and building various projects to incorporate his station Usually a quiet bloke who “plugged away” at projects and learning. Many hams have similar attributes. Hello, I'm Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I've been thinking. During the past week, I received an email from the ACMA seeking clients to complete a satisfaction survey. This is a good indication that pleasing the client base is a priority and I would suggest that we all take the opportunity of spending the 4 to 5 minutes this takes. With the introduction of the Class Licence, people have listed what they see as deficiencies in the material being made available and here is an opportunity to personally let the regulator know our thoughts. “The times are a-changin” was the lyric in an old song and surely that is true. We amateurs do crazy things such as send each others post cards when the e-qsl routes aren't quite what is needed. Now I am familiar with the extensive delays which happen with the volunteer run QSL bureaux but just to delay things a little more our not so beloved main carrier has introduced alternate day postal deliveries. This past week, the new regime started on Tuesday which means we had 2 lonely delivery days this week. It is perhaps not so important that mail is delayed but the basic cost of a stamp to send a letter has risen to $1-50 which means that more and more business communications are going to be directed to electronic delivery. This can raise many issues for those of us with physical impairments and regardless of rules about discrimination, some of these actions just cement the divides in the community. Recently I had to find a supplier of a certain type of antenna mount and despite my best efforts I couldn't track down what I needed from local vendors. It ended up being a choice between two of the big international on-line vendors. The deciding factor was that one would deliver free of postage and the other required me to sacrifice a vital internal organ to pay for delivery. Well the decision was easy and with the help of someone who had an account with the seller, the mount was bought and paid for. Overseas vendors using major on-line sites are beset by advertised delivery prices that too often dissuade the prudent buyer from a sight unseen purchase. Sadly for the local suppliers to our niche interest, the amateur radio fraternity is small and the cost of maintaining inventory often can't be justified for the low return it provides. We do have some excellent small businesses dedicated to the amateur market and often their stocked prices are more competitive than the overseas megastores when freight and warranty costs are taken into account. It is perhaps the subject for an article in Amateur Radio magazine just to let us all know who is serving the market for us. I have been told that some vendors feel the cost of advertising is beyond their resources and a printout with product lines and contact details would be a service to the amateur community. I'm Geoff Emery VK4ZPP and that's what I think….how about you?

-The Dockers are flying and over 51,000 turned out last night to watch them defeat the Crows. A big part of that, Luke Jackson is on the program this morning! -'The Newsbreakers' nailed it, Tom and Dani recall some of their big event predictions from the last month. Dani busts out the guitar, a chance to open for Fred Again tonight? -NBL Finals Game 5 tomorrow, but the biggest performance on the court this week came from Ryan in the Lakeside Mens Div 2 Finals -PLUS reviews and previews for all the Rd 3 action, Stuart from Darling Downs challenges Beats the Huddle, and a few laughs thrown in too!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-The Dockers are flying and over 51,000 turned out last night to watch them defeat the Crows. A big part of that, Luke Jackson is on the program this morning! -'The Newsbreakers' nailed it, Tom and Dani recall some of their big event predictions from the last month. Dani busts out the guitar, a chance to open for Fred Again tonight? -NBL Finals Game 5 tomorrow, but the biggest performance on the court this week came from Ryan in the Lakeside Mens Div 2 Finals -PLUS reviews and previews for all the Rd 3 action, Stuart from Darling Downs challenges Beats the Huddle, and a few laughs thrown in too!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Queensland Universities are teaming up to create a pathway for future doctors to practice in rural areas.  Graduates from University of Southern Queensland Medicine Pathway program can practice at the Rural clinical school before moving into a position among the Darling Downs region.  Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with the Program Coordinator Doctor Edward Bliss, who says the end goal is to inspire clinicians to go ruralSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man has been left seriously injured after a suspected road rage assault in Western Sydney overnight.  More military personnel are set to join the Gold Coast clean-up after extreme weather caused extensive damage and conditions are set to continue today with possible storms forecast. for the Darling Downs region.  Overseas a high school shooting on Thursday in the midwestern U-S state of Iowa left "multiple gunshot victims.” on the first day after winter break. Bad light and persistent rain prompted umpires to abandon play early on Day 2 of the New Year's Test, sparking boos from the SCG crowd and fury from cricket legends. Britney Spears has squashed all hope for fans… insisting she will never get behind the mic and make music again — even if her team is assembling songwriters for what would be her 10th album. Hundreds of pages of documents, released on Thursday, shed new light on the relationships between the rich and famous and late sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein… Including Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, Donald Trump, Michael Jackson and magician David Copperfield.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darling Downs own Elvis, Tristan James, joined us to sing one of The King's songs that became an 80's classic thanks to Cheap Trick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee is once again joined by Darling Downs Zoo owner Stephanie for the second part of their story and how we got a Zoo in our part of the worldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Shaw is the HRIA National President and the Sales & Marketing Manager at Master Hire. This episode was hosted by the new addition to The Rental Journal Podcast, Michael Larsen.33 years ago the Shaw family opened the doors of the first Master Hire branch in Toowoomba, Queensland. Still an original Queensland owned and operated family business, Master Hire proudly supplies an extensive range of hire equipment to many customers each day across South East Queensland, the Darling Downs and the Mid North Coast of New South Wales.With now over 90 employees and 8 branches and providing equipment to some of Australia's largest construction contractors, local and state government departments, trade contractors, events and the home DIY customer. Over the years their fleet has expanded from handheld power tools, trestles and planks, chainsaws, brick saws to now also offering air compressors, motorized access equipment, excavators, cleaning equipment, landscaping and gardening equipment, lighting towers and message signs, pumps, tipper trucks & portable toilets. The Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

Sam McGrath (IG: @sam.mcgrath05) resides on a mixed farming operation on the Darling Downs in Queensland. The McGrath family has been actively farming in Cecil Plains for six generations since 1920, and Sam currently represents the sixth generation. Engaged in a diverse range of agricultural activities, the farm cultivates wheat, barley, sorghum, and mungbeans, alongside a livestock enterprise that includes cattle and sheep. Having recently graduated from Toowoomba Grammar School, where Sam spent six years, he developed a strong interest in both sports and academics. During this time, a newfound passion for drones and videography emerged in late 2021. This fascination was sparked by the viral trend of farming content on TikTok, and Sam has been captivated by it ever since. Don't forget to send us an email if you know of a story that we should tell at hello@generationag.com.au *Become a Patreon Partner* - https://patreon.com/generationag Find us here: Instagram: @generation.ag Twitter: @generation_ag Website: www.generationag.com.au

Our Stories brings you the incredible story of how we got a Zoo in The Darling Downs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you been thinking about starting your own Property Management business?Have you been weighing up the pros and cons, the financials but the fear then seems to take over? Are you ready to embrace the fear and stop listening to the negative voices?In this episode we speak with Krista Going from Star Realty. Star Realty was born from Krista's passion to deliver top quality service to landlords, focusing on their needs as a priority, not an afterthought and she shares with us how she let go of the fear and just went for it in her business.The biggest thing for me is I wanted people to feel that connection, that responsibility and that place where they could come and feel like their property was actually being valued and cared for - - Krista GoingWe explore:How Krista got into the Property Management industryHow she juggles it all with business and being a mum to 4 kidsHow she went from doing a real estate course to now running her own successful business and, the only female auctioneer on the Darling Downs.How she shifted her mindset from negative thinking and being fearful to backing herself to go out on her ownThe challenges she has faced and what did to overcome themThe beings things she has implemented in her business and can't live withoutConnect with Krista:https://starrealtyqld.com/https://www.facebook.com/starrealtyqldhttps://www.instagram.com/star_realty_qld/Kylie's Resources:Property Management Growth School: https://courses.thatpropertymum.com.au/TPM-BDMSchoolThat Property Mum Courses: https://www.thatpropertymum.com.au/courses/The PM Accelerate Membership: https://courses.thatpropertymum.com.au/accelerateBook a Strategy Call with Kylie: https://calendly.com/kylie-tpm/coaching-callThe Tarsi Way - https://thetarsiway.com) PMVA - https://www.pmva.com.au/RentPay - https://www.rentpay.com.au/Connect with Kylie:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thatpropert...Website - https://www.thatpropertymum.com.au/Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/thatpropertymumFacebook Group -

A new multi-million dollar popcorn factory has been built to produce all-Australian popcorn from crop to shop, blooming natives wreak havoc for hay fever suffers but are a delight for seed hunters and food insecurity in Australia on the rise as nutritious food becomes a luxury.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Mark Latham is an Australian politician and media commentator, currently serving as the leader of One Nation in the New South Wales Legislative Council. He previously served as the leader of the Australian Labor Party and leader of the opposition from December 2003 to January 2005. He is the author of 13 books, including Civilising Global Capital (1998), The Latham Diaries (2005), Outsiders (2017) and Take Back Australia (2018). Mark is one of Australia's leading advocates of ‘outsider' politics. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Gerard Rennick was elected to the Senate for Queensland in the Parliament of Australia in 2019. He was born and raised on a property outside Chinchilla, on the Darling Downs. He has a deep appreciation of the land, its people and the challenges they face. Gerard has extensive experience in senior finance roles across a range of industries, business types and countries. https://gerardrennick.com.au/ GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Charles Alder from Queensland Australia is CEO/Chief Vision Officer at EcoForce global and co-founder of Rural Aid.

Jockey Ron Goltz became a household name on the Darling Downs during a wonderful era in racing. Goltz, who officially retired recently, says his apprenticeship went for 6 years and worked for $25 a week.

As our recent conversation progressed, I came to the realisation that Bel du Bois, co-owner of Queensland's Grain Shed Retreat, could almost be deemed the perfect heartful host. Having a few years back moved to the Darling Downs region a couple of hours south-west of Brisbane, Bel fortuitously went on to reconnect with an old school friend Neil, a former dog trainer and behavioural therapist. A highly experienced occupational therapist, Bel originally made the move in search of new adventures, but eventually got lured by the local community back into private practice. All was not lost, however, as Bel and Neil made the decision to take advantage of Neil's incredible 900 acre property and open a multi-disciplinary health and wellness practice, Darling Downs Wellness Therapies, allowing their diverse client base to take advantage of their nature-based, holistic therapeutic approach. One thing was missing though - the opportunity for clients to stay onsite, experiencing the benefits of a longer-term therapeutic retreat. So with sustainability and accessibility at the forefront of their minds, Bel and Neil resourcefully converted the old grain shed on the property into self-contained accommodation that would go on to be crowned Airbnb's best regional stay in Australia in 2021. Meeting people like Bel really does make my heart - pardon the pun - sing. I believe that her approach to hosting is truly pioneering. I was absolutely delighted to have a chat about her journey and hope you, too, will be left inspired and energised by this episode.

It's the end of an era for the founder of Queensland's Darling Downs Zoo Steve, who has decided to sell the 48-hectare property and business. Steve joins Flan, Ali and Spida saying it was a difficult decision however he says, “I'm not a spring chicken anymore” and says he just isn't up to it anymore.  “We don't go to work here, we live in the zoo, we have a massive family of about 500 kids” The Zoo is home to 500 animals, 150 species and has approximately 50,000 visitors annually.  Steve opens up about each and every animal they have showing how much he cares for them, cheekily saying his favourite animal is his wife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Higgins joins us on the show to talk about 1973 Stradbroke Handicap winner Lucky Cloud. 50 years later and Lucky Cloud remains the only horse from the Darling Downs to win the Stradbroke.

The Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC) model launched in August 2022 and in the first 6 months, 386 new patient referrals have been managed under the mode. and freed up the equivalent of 6 fracture clinics per month. This has meant that there has been a reduction in the amount of fracture clinics needing to be overbooked. Financially it has been determined that the VFC model is saving our health $28,800 per year in patient travel costs as well as generating revenue of approximately $61,440 in its first year. In total the finance department has calculated that between savings and revenue the department will be $132,004 better off each year.

On this podcast episode, we catch up with two growers to see how seeding is going and we get an insight into their farming systems.We hear from Collie, NSW, grower, Andrew Freeth, who outlines his spray application strategy. This is also the topic he'll be presenting at our upcoming WeedSmart Week Dubbo event on August 1. Tim Cooke from WA also shares insights on his mixed farming operation and how seeding has played out for him and his wife Anthea. WeedSmart Week DubboWe're heading to Dubbo, NSW, for our 10th WeedSmart Week on August 1-3.  Early bird tickets are on sale now. Secure your ticket here.ArticlesOur senior content writer Cindy Benjamin has written some excellent articles this month.1.     Power of crop rotation to combat herbicide resistance features Glenn Milne who presented at our WeedSmart Week Dalby event back in February. Glenn is a grower and agronomist who has effectively used crop rotation to curb resistance. Glenn's farming system takes advantage of the variety of crops suited to the Darling Downs region to mix and rotate herbicides, reducing the selection pressure on each mode of action. Read more here.2.     Expanded options for spot sprayers looks at the increase in the adoption of this technology. Industry sources estimate that around 70 per cent of grain production businesses in Queensland and northern NSW either own or use a contractor with an optical spot sprayer. Until recently, only 2,4-D, paraquat, glufosinate and glyphosate were registered for use through optical spot sprayers. Increasingly widespread use of Optical spot sprayer technology has prompted a flush of new registrations and permits for a wide range of herbicides and use patterns. The new registrations and permit allow the use of many different knock-down and residual modes of action, making it possible to mix and rotate fallow weed control chemicals. Read more here.Upcoming Webinar: Success stories and challenges – using weed seed impact mills in the High Rainfall ZoneJoin us for an interactive discussion on getting the most out of a weed seed impact mill in high rainfall regions.Each of the mill companies (Seed Terminator, iHSD, Redekop) will give an update on how mills can be best adapted to heavy residue loads and tough harvesting conditions.Three high rainfall growers will then share their harvest weed seed control journey and provide insights into how they are persevering with a weed seed mill, and seeing results.This webinar will be facilitated by WeedSmart HRZ extension agronomist, Jana Dixon, and Kondinin Group's research manager, Ben White.Register here. The WeedSmart podcast is produced and presented by WeedSmart Project Manager, Jessica Strauss, with WeedSmart Extension Agronomist Peter Newman as co-host. Learn more about WeedSmart by checking out our website. Don't forget you can follow us on Twitter too.

This week, Low Profile presents music and conversation with Kim Salmon of the Scientists.  This program was originally broadcast on the KAOS program Jack Habegger's Celebrity Telethon.  Jack has co-hosted and guest hosted previous episodes of Low Profile, interviewing Lavender Country, Jeffrey Lewis, Michael Hurley and James Maeda.  Here's what Jack had to say about this episode:     “A little over a year ago, I connected with Kim Salmon over Zoom to discuss his long, storied career for my KAOS FM radio show. Kim is best known as the singer, guitarist, and driving force of the Australian post-punk band Scientists. Their self-titled debut was released in 1978, featuring a sound that blended classic punk and power pop. In the intervening years, Scientists evolved drastically, incorporating slashes of deconstructed rockabilly, fractured blues, and sludgy no-wave into a unique sound often credited as an early inspiration for the grunge and alternative rock scenes to follow. Scientists's legacy would cast a long shadow on anybody's career, but Kim was far from content to leave it at that. After the Scientists initial breakup in 1987, he split his time between his project Kim Salmon & The Surrealists and a reformed version of The Beasts of Bourbon, an aussie rock n' roll supergroup that Kim had been playing with on the side since the early ‘80s. We're not anywhere near through the list of envelope-pushing projects that he's been involved with, either. In this interview we cover his first punk band Cheap Nasties, his acoustic duo the Darling Downs with Ron Peno of Died Pretty, his recent solo work, and the ongoing Scientists reunion. Kim also breaks down a number of his classic songs for us, providing details about their influences and development. The songs are presented here in their entirety, so allow this episode to act as both an interview and a mixtape of all your favorite Kim Salmon tunes!”-Jack HabeggerLow Profile is supported by you on Patreon and also receives in-kind support from these independent Olympia businesses:  Schwart'z Deli, San Francisco Street Bakery, Old School Pizzeria, Rainy Day Records and Scherler Easy Premium Shitty American Lager from Three Magnets Brewing Company.Instagram: @lowpropodcastFacebook Community: Low Profile Listener HubPatreon (donation-based bonus content+goods):  patreon.com/lowprofileIllustration for this episode by Lani Morrison

A junior staffer who was harassed by then chief-of-staff Chris Smith at her Channel 9 leaving do has spoken out for the first time about the 1998 incident that left her shocked and disgusted. Local general-duties police officers formed a heavily armed “extraction team” to rescue their fallen colleagues, driving on to the Train family's western Darling Downs property in the vehicle of the trio's murdered neighbour while under fire. More than 140 children under the age of four have been exposed to potentially toxic vape poisoning in the past 12 months and, shockingly, 17 of those were under 12 months of age.  And firefighting hero Shane Fitzsimmons believes his job at Resilience NSW was doomed the moment the first flood arrived this year as an ill-prepared State government looked for someone to blame. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six people have been shot dead at a rural property in Queensland - two police officers, a member of the public and three people alleged to be responsible for the deaths. Queensland police confirmed the two police officers were shot and killed in an ambush at a remote property west of Brisbane, in the Darling Downs.

六人在昆士兰的一处乡村房产中被枪杀——死者包括两名警察、一名公众和三名被控对枪击事件负责的人。 昆士兰警方证实，两名警察在布里斯班以西Darling Downs地区的一处偏远房产中遭到枪杀。（点击上方收听音频）

Six people have been shot dead at a rural property in Queensland - two police officers, a member of the public and three people alleged to be responsible for the deaths. Queensland police confirmed the two police officers were shot and killed in an ambush at a remote property west of Brisbane, in the Darling Downs. - Шесть человек погибли от выстрелов в региональном Квинсленде: двое полицейских, местный житель и трое человек, которых определяют как ответственных за гибель людей. Полиция Квинсленда подтвердила, что двое полицейских были застрелены из засады на отдаленном участке к западу от Брисбена, в Darling Downs.

Six people have been shot dead at a rural property in Queensland - two police officers, a member of the public and three people alleged to be responsible for the deaths. Queensland police confirmed the two police officers were shot and killed in an ambush at a remote property west of Brisbane, in the Darling Downs.

Police have shot dead three people after a siege at a remote property on Queensland's Darling Downs following an ambush in which two police officers and a member of the public were also killed. - Έξι άνθρωποι έχασαν τη ζωή τους, ανάμεσα τους δύο αστυνομικοί και οι τρεις φερόμενοι ως δράστες, κατά τη διάρκεια πολιορκίας σε σπίτι στο Darling Downs του Κουίνσλαντ.

Queensland's police community is in mourning as six people, including two officers, have been fatally shot on a remote property in the state's Darling Downs region. Queensland police confirmed the two police officers were shot and killed in an ambush at a remote property west of Brisbane, in the Darling Downs.

Beef industry leader Bryce Cam is steering change from the helm of his family's business, Camm Agricultrual Group, in southern Queensland. Bryce is a new breed of cattleman and he is raising the tenor of his industry, both literally and figuratively.  This interview was recorded with Bryce at the company's Wonga Plains feedlot on the Darling Downs. Thanks to our sponsor Elders Insurance. With over 100 years of experience in the insurance business, Elders Insurance has built a strong reputation as a reliable, customer-focused insurance provider. Having more than 200 locations across Australia means that you'll always have someone to talk to and get you through those tough times, no matter where you are.  Visit R.M.Williams OUTBACK online See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever been to Toowoomba? No, neither had I. Changing the habit of a lifetime on a recent road-trip in Queensland, I took the 2 hour drive west of Brisbane to the Great Dividing Range, where Woombie or Tbar as the locals call it, clings to the escarpment, 700 metres above sea level. As you enter from the east, the city seemingly dangles on the edge of the elevated plateau, overlooking the undulating green patchwork of the Lockyer Valley. Beyond the city limits of this sprawling country hub, Toowoomba is enrobed by the agricultural powerhouse of the Darling Downs region. Toowoomba is Australia's largest inland city and it's Queensland's Garden City, playing host to a fiendishly popular Carnival of Flowers in September - the longest running floral event of its kind in Australia. It welcomes hundreds of thousands of hyper-coloured flowers in full bloom, planted across the city's parks and public spaces. But it's not just the plants that attract out-of-towners. A glut of gorgeous, manicured gardens lie within the city's boundaries, graced with stately homes and broad tree-lined streets. To help get my bearings, I joined a two hour guided excursion with Lindsay from Toowoomba Sightseeing, introducing me to the city staples, from the historic CBD to panoramic vistas over the range. Lindsay remarked that Toowoomba is like a volcanic saucer, with rich red soils. “Everything grows here.” An essential stop is at Picnic Point, located on the eastern side of Toowoomba, serving up enormous views across the topographical grandeur of the region. A picturesque highlight is the imposing sight of Table Top Mountain. Its name is rather self-explanatory and looks like a mesa from the American Southwest. 600 metres high, the two-hour return climb itself is quite demanding with a lot of large steps over the Camel's Hump and a scramble just before the summit. Used as a training track for hikers prepping for Mount Kilimanjaro and the Kokoda Trail for years, stick to the well-worn trail.  But the sweet reward is at the summit, flat-topped and treeless, is the unrivalled horizon-wide panoramic fix. Back in the city, street art is one Toowoomba's calling cards, with a spree of laneways, building walls and public spaces vividly cast in eye-catching works. There's a dedicated Street Art Trail that weaves many of the works together, including Mark Lane, Bank Lane and Searle's Walk. But it's Neil Street where most of the action is, with over 50 murals to feast your eyes on. Adding further texture and character to the city centre, Toowoomba's old bones have been lovingly preserved, with impeccably maintained facades gracing the city centre and some showpiece buildings, including more than 50 heritage-listed sites. The bedazzling 1911 Empire Theatre is the pride of locals, with its resplendent art deco lobby. Then there's the old post office and courthouse, venerable sandstone masterpieces from the late 19th century.For a complete change of scenery, I headed to Ju Raku En, the delightful Zen-like Japanese Gardens, located at the University of Southern Queensland. I spent an hour casually zoned out admiring the five-hectare garden, crowned with a rippling lake, carefully aligned boulders, conifers, bamboo stands, cherry blossom trees, photo perfect bridges and curvaceous paths, in one of the largest Japanese gardens in Australia.Next up, The Cobb & Co Museum which is home to the National Carriage collection's huge array of vehicles, horse-drawn carriages, outback memorabilia, and extensive displays. The National Carriage Collection comprises 47 restored horse-drawn vehicles, which played an important role in Queensland's development. Established in 1853 by Freeman Cobb with the intention of initially servicing the Victorian goldfields, Cobb & Co quickly developed to become the most successful company of its kind in Australasia during the 19th Century, pioneering transport routes, delivering mail,...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland Agriculture Minister Mark Furner says drought declarations have been revoked for eleven local government areas across southern Queensland, where there's been flooding rain in recent months in regions including Bundaberg, the Southern Downs and the Darling Downs and pork producers are continuing to grapple with the impact of Japanese Encephalitis, which is still spreading in Queensland, amid prices that don't seem to be keeping pace with other proteins.

G'day and Welcome back! We're straight back into it after a few days on the Darling Downs in Southern Queensland, and we can't wait to share what we were up to with you soon! While we were up there we sat down with a few different people from Mort & Co, and the first one we're excited to share our podcast with is Lily Bingham. Lily is the Feed Commodity Officer and as she says, without knowing much about beef, has certainly found a business and area she's passionate about. Lily shares that both her dad and their farm manager have played a vital role in supporting her (and her sisters) while in her day-to-day work it has been people both at MSM Milling and now at Mort & Co have provided her the opportunity to learn and grow. I hope you enjoy this chat and if you haven't yet, head over to @humansofagriculture_ on Instagram to view our latest story! Thank you to our weekly podcast sponsor, LAWD, the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. Humans of Agriculture is hosted by Oli Le Lievre Podcast produced and edited by Humans of Agriculture. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

Thunderstorms overnight in the central west, channel country and Maranoa and Warrego districts produced heavy rainfall including 96 millimetres at Rob Newsham's property 'Bundoona' north west of Eulo and good rain last year and follow up has meant the potential for some bumper crops around the Darling Downs region with Warra grower Stuart Schostakowski saying his sorghum is some of the best he's seen.