Podcasts about Defence Forces

‘Are you sure you are a female?' Australia's first turban-wearing Sikh woman in the Australian Defence Force, Amritpal Kaur, says she has repeatedly been asked about her gender because she wears a turban. A national-level athlete and the first initiated Sikh woman to qualify as a national-level athletics referee in Australia, Kaur says greater awareness is needed about turban-wearing Sikh women. - ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਪਾਲ ਕੌਰ ਦਾ ਕਹਿਣਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਉਹ ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਅਨ ਰੱਖਿਆ ਬਲ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੇਵਾ ਨਿਭਾਉਣ ਵਾਲੀ ਪਹਿਲੀ ਪਗੜੀਧਾਰੀ ਸਿੱਖ ਔਰਤ ਹੈ। ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੇ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰ ਤੋਂ ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆ ਆਈ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਪਾਲ ਦੱਸਦੀ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਉਸਨੂੰ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਤੋਂ ਹੀ ਕੁਝ ਵੱਖਰਾ ਕਰਨ ਦਾ ਜਜ਼ਬਾ ਸੀ, ਪਰ ਆਪਣੇ ਸੁਫਨਿਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਹ ਆਪਣੀ ਪਛਾਣ ਛੱਡਣਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੀ ਸੀ ਤੇ ਆਪਣੀਆਂ ਜੜ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਨਾਲ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਸੁਫਨਿਆਂ ਤੱਕ ਪਹੁੰਚਣ ਦਾ ਉਸਦਾ ਸਫ਼ਰ ਆਸਾਨ ਨਹੀਂ ਸੀ। ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਪਾਲ ਮੁਤਾਬਕ, ਇੱਕ ਕੇਸਕੀ ਸਜਾਉਣ ਵਾਲੀ ਸਿੱਖ ਔਰਤ ਹੋਣ ਦੇ ਨਾਤੇ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਕਈ ਵਾਰ ਪੁੱਛਿਆ ਗਿਆ, “ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਸੱਚਮੁੱਚ ਇੱਕ ਔਰਤ ਹੀ ਹੋ? ਪਗੜੀ ਤਾਂ ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਆਦਮੀ ਸਜਾਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ?”

In this bulletin, calls to protect whistleblowers as David McBride is freed on parole, revelations drones are flying over restricted Defence Force air space. And in cricket, local boy Jake Weatherfield opens for Australia against Bangladesh in Darwin.

(This conversation contains references to sexual assault and rape.)Sophia Murphy was just an infant when her father started abusing her.65 year old John Murphy, a former member of the Defence Forces, and formerly of Nephin View Manor, Foxford, Co. Mayo, was sentenced to 18 years for indecent assault, sexual assault and rape in 2018.It's now nearly 5 months since Sophia's mother, Jacqueline Curran, was sent to prison for failing to act to protect her from that abuse. She was jailed for 18 months after pleading guilty to two counts of child cruelty for wilfully failing to protect her daughter.Sophia Murphy joins Andrea from Thailand, where she's now living, to discuss how she is feeling today…If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual abuse, please remember the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre 24-hour Helpline is open: 1800 77 8888www.drcc.ie

I feel very sorry for Christopher Luxon. And that was how I felt too watching the coverage last night. Reporters falling over themselves at Wellington Airport asking him questions that he was never going to answer. And watching some of his colleagues who, in the last few days, were saying he was their man and they had no interest in getting rid of him. Last night, they were saying next to nothing. And that's being generous. “I'm on the phone mate,” was Chris Bishop's lame reply. Stoney silence was Erica Stanford's. I feel sorry for Christopher Luxon because, despite his many, many political shortcomings, let's not forget he was the guy who put himself forward to take on a party that was in complete disarray. He didn't have to. But he did. Sure, there was all the usual ego involved. But he did it. He took it over, sorted things out and led it to a significant victory in 2023. And, on the basis of most recent polls, it looked like National was or is on track to be able to form the next government in some way, shape or form come November, as well. Which is why what's happening today is so weird. Just 87 days out from the election. It follows a difficult couple of weeks for Luxon, with him copping flak for using Defence Force aircraft, criticising the business sector and surprising his colleagues with a captain's call on an MMP referendum. Which has had the vultures in his caucus circling all over again. Christopher Luxon doesn't need me to feel sorry for him. He's a grown up. But he doesn't deserve this. And the party needs to ask itself, what does National need right now? My answer, is it needs to stick with Christopher Luxon. If it doesn't, National will be toast. Because who could trust this lot ever again? Because all this talk about doing it for the country and fixing the basics and building the future will mean nothing to voters. The only thing the MPs wanting Luxon to go are worried about is building their future. The other thing the National Party needs, aside from keeping Christopher Luxon as leader, is it needs Luxon himself to run the party the way Helen Clark or John Key would. If he's stays on as leader, he needs to do an immediate cabinet re-shuffle and tell those ministers plotting to get rid of him that their days are numbered. That would mean the likes of Erica Stanford, Chris Bishop and Chris Penk losing their portfolios. Some people think they're great ministers. But there are plenty more fish and no one is indispensable. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael calls in from Count Binface's campaign to beat Reform UK's Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election. The Grumpies ponder a Binface-type manifesto for Australia - "I will cut your taxes and raise everyone else's," along with "The hand-dryer in the gents' toilet at the Great Himalayas restaurant Southport to be moved to a more sensible position". Practical politics for real people.Then Marcus unveils his path to make the AUKUS submarine program a truly national endeavour. It involves Strategic Analysis Australia being the centre of a new, mandatory, national contributions program centred on residents of the Australian Capital Territory. This leads naturally to Australia's developing contortions, somersaults & rotations around the fact that US submarines stationed in Australia will be carrying nuclear weapons, in breach of Australia's commitments to a nuclear free South Pacific under the Raratonga Treaty.The episode covers the astounding new release of Australia's 2026 Defence Innovation and Science strategy just two years on from the last one. Defence Science head Prof Tanya Monro (AC) uses this to prove that innovation requires nothing new and nothing to be achieved besides a font change and a modest cover page redesign.It ends with two philosophers: the new Chief of the Defence Force, Mark Hammond and his deputy Rob Chipman, and Grand Admiral Hammond's rousing commitment to an Australian military centred on Lethal Wellbeing.

Conor Lally, Irish Times Security and Crime Editor and Cathal Berry, former independent TD and Defence Force member

Defence's chief data officer and AI strategist explain how autonomy reshapes decision making while keeping commanders accountable for outcomes   The Australian Defence Force's approach to artificial intelligence and autonomous systems is not a rush towards unmanned warfare, it is a disciplined pivot toward decision-aid systems that augment human judgement rather than replace it. Speaking ahead of ADSTAR 2026, Defence's chief data integration officer, Dr Paul Robards, and chief of space, intelligence, national security and cyber division, Andrew Seedhouse, outline how the Defence Force is engineering accountability into AI systems at scale.    The centrepiece is a philosophy that officers remain personally accountable for all decisions, with AI functioning as a high-powered analytical support tool rather than an autonomous agent. The challenge is acute. Defence systems now ingest vast volumes of sensor data, satellites, drones, communications and cyber intelligence, creating information overload rather than clarity.   AI's role is to parse this deluge, surface decision options ranked by strategic utility and present them with full traceability back to the source data. Commanders retain the final say; algorithms provide the why. Both speakers emphasise the tension between technological velocity and governance rigour. Frontier AI labs release new capabilities weekly. Defence's testing, security validation and policy alignment move faster than legacy defence timelines but must remain slower than pure research cycles. Experimental systems run on ranges with physical limiters; enterprise systems sit firewalled in sandboxes until rigorous vetting confirms fitness for operational deployment. Equally critical is Australia's industrial capacity challenge. Ukraine's autonomous systems success reflects decades of manufacturing expertise. Australia must build equivalent capability rapidly yet cannot rely on Defence alone to sustain industry. Commercial diversification and allied procurement partnerships are essential. The strategic upside for a middle power is stark: AI enables capability multiplication without conventional force parity. Small teams wielding superior analytics and autonomous systems can achieve disproportionate effect. The hard work now is execution without ethical compromise.   Enjoy the podcast,  The Defence Connect team

It's Politics Thursday, Nick Mills is joined in the studio by Labour MP Ayesha Verrall and National MP for Ōtaki Tim Costley. Starting with the Prime Minister's use of the Defence Force plane, which has come under intense scrutiny. Should we go even further and have a plane strictly for the Prime Minister? Costley shares his experience as a defence force pilot - plus which PM never said thank you. Are there double standards in parliament? The panel debate Chlöe Swarbrick's comments challenging the speaker, who then kicked her out. Does she have a point? Do all MPs play by the same rulebook? Plus, should the Prime Minister of apologised for his "parent-child" comment to business owners, and the panel discuss the unemployment figures released yesterday. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do we need a dedicated plane for the Prime Minister? I'm starting to think that we do. Before now, though, I've been of the opinion that we're New Zealand for goodness sake, we're not the United States, so why should we blow money on a plane? But, after listening to Sir John Key talking to Heather last night about Christopher Luxon using the Air Force to get him around a bit, I'm thinking it would make sense. Heather was talking to him after Chris Hipkins ripped into Luxon for getting the Air Force to fly him from Whanganui to Auckland after being at a National Party fundraising dinner. Which was kind of dodgy. Because, if Christopher Luxon was going there as the National Party leader as part of his campaign to get re-elected in November, then he shouldn't be using the Air Force to get him there. Which is why Labour's Chris Hipkins is accusing Luxon of using the Defence Force as his own “private fleet”. But the way the Prime Minister's Office explains it, is that he got to the fundraising event on a commercial flight. But left afterwards on the Air Force flight, so he could get to Auckland for prime ministerial commitments. What happened is that he needed to get to Auckland for Sir Bill Birch's funeral. Which meant some re-arranging of the schedule and him needing to travel sooner than was originally planned. You could say he flew there as the National Party leader and left with his Prime Minister's hat on. So, a bit of dancing on the head of a pin there. The reason we're talking about this is because this wasn't just a one-off. It follows a string of times the PM has used the Air Force to get him around. Generally, it's accepted that during a civil defence emergency, for example, the PM will jump on a Defence Force plane or helicopter. John Key flew to Christchurch in a Defence Force plane pretty much straight after the 2011 earthquake. Christopher Luxon's been doing the same sort of thing during more recent emergencies. But, in the last week or so, there have been reports about him getting the Air Force to fly him to non-emergency events such as an event he went to at Mystery Creek in 2024 and a trip in 2025 to visit the Kmart distribution hub in the Hamilton area. Overall, since becoming Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon has flown 41 domestic flights with the Air Force, which, according to official documents, weren't part of a disaster or civil defence emergency response. I'm with Sir John Key on this, whose view is that it makes sense for the PM to use the Air Force planes because they're there, anyway. The crew have to be paid, anyway. And what would you rather? A plane and crew sitting on the ground doing nothing? Or a plane and crew helping the Prime Minister make the most efficient use of his time? What's more, it hasn't just been the Prime Minister on these flights. There are staff and security and all the usual hangers-on. So pretty cost effective when you consider that we'd, otherwise, be buying all these people tickets to fly on commercial flights. So, when you consider that, doesn't it make sense for the Prime Minister to have a dedicated plane available at all times? I think it does. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Luxon is digging in over his use of an Air Force flight after attending a National Party fundraiser, saying he has a "busy job". Labour's Chris Hipkins says it's unjustifiable for the Prime Minister to use the Defence Force as a "personal taxi service" for campaigning purposes. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 5 August, 2026, former Prime Minister Sir John Key defends Christopher Luxon's use of a Defence Force flight after a National Party fundraiser. A disability advocate tells us why she's not happy about guide dogs getting ID. A marketing expert on whether Jetstar charging for carry-on baggage is a good move. And on The Huddle, Jack Tame and Nick Mills discuss whether women taking weight-loss drugs are enhancing their chances of getting jobs. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, I've come back from holiday to find Christopher Luxon having the week from hell, haven't I? The small business comments, the Winston Peters "go back to where you came from" comments and now Choppergate. The latest with Choppergate, by the way, is that the event Chris Luxon was telling Mike Hosking about on Monday, where he finished up in Whanganui at 10:30 and then had to get back to Auckland, was in fact a National Party fundraiser. Now, that would be a big no-no if he were using a Defence Force flight to get to a National Party fundraiser because you can't use Defence Force aircraft to get yourself re-elected, can you? But it is not a no-no because that is not what he was doing. He was using the flight not to get to the fundraiser but to get from the fundraiser to an event in Auckland the next day. His office says that was a prime ministerial event and that makes it acceptable. As far as I'm concerned, prime ministers should be allowed to use the Defence Force, within reason, to get around the place. The Defence Force has to keep those aircraft flying. They have to complete a certain number of flying hours and surely, if the choice is between flying for the sake of it or flying for an actual reason, the practical option is to choose the actual reason. That's what this is. Also, come on, we've got to stop nitpicking legitimate uses of things like Defence Force flights, for God's sake. Whether you like Christopher Luxon or not, whether you vote for him or not, he is the Prime Minister. That is the most senior elected position in New Zealand. It is a job that requires constant travel and work. The Defence Force should be flying him around the place to cut down his travel time, simply so he can use that time for something more productive. It is neither novel nor new that this happens. Go and watch the Jacinda documentary on Netflix. She gets picked up from Clarke's parents' holiday home in Gisborne in a Defence Force chopper. Prime ministers have been flown around the country, and around the world, by the Defence Force for decades. It says more about us, I think, than it does about Chris Luxon that this is an issue. Now, the other two issues Luxon is dealing with this week are proper problems that do warrant debate: his small business comments and Winston Peters' racist comments. But this, Choppergate, is just nitpicking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A predecessor of Chris Luxon is unconcerned about his non-emergency use of Defence Force aircraft. Luxon's justifying taking dozens of military domestic flights this term - including twice between Auckland and Waikato. He says he only uses them when necessary. Former Prime Minister Sir John Key says the aircraft are there to be used, and doing so can make practical sense at virtually no cost. "The pilot is already being paid for by the Air Force, the plane is being depreciated whether he uses it or not - in fact, actually, if you don't fly them, then their parts just get ripped out, unused." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul and Mick discuss the imminent return of mob boss Daniel Kinahan to Irish soil and the massive security operation that has been prepared. The Irish Prison Service have purchased a brand new bullet and bomb-proof van for the occasion, while security has been significantly increased around Portlaoise Prison. Meanwhile Gardai and the Defence Forces prepare to fly Kinahan home in a tight operation in the coming days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cathal Berry, Former Member of the Defence Forces and Director of Public Affairs with Red Flag Consultancy, reacts to Ireland's appointment of the first ever defence attachés to Irish embassies abroad.

For the first time, Ireland is appointing military officers as Defence Attachés to its embassies in Britain, the US and France. A move the Government says will strengthen Defence cooperation with key international partners. Joining Anton to discuss further was Cathal Berry, Former Independent TD and former member of the Defence Forces.

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For the first time, Ireland is appointing military officers as Defence Attachés to its embassies in Britain, the US and France. A move the Government says will strengthen Defence cooperation with key international partners. Joining Anton to discuss further was Cathal Berry, Former Independent TD and former member of the Defence Forces.

This week on The Stripped Back Podcast, we're joined by Conor Foster, Managing Director of Clifden Recruitment, founder of Top Drawer Talent, and host of the 10Forty Podcast.After having us on the 10Forty Podcast in 2025, it was only right that we returned the favour and welcomed Conor into the studio to hear the story behind his own journey. From a short stint in plumbing to serving for a decade in the Irish Defence Forces, Conor opens up about the experiences that shaped him, the lessons he learned through military life, and how those experiences gave him the drive and resilience to build successful businesses in the recruitment industry.We also dive into the realities of transitioning from military service into civilian life, the challenges of entrepreneurship, what it takes to build a respected recruitment company, and the current state of the hiring market. Conor shares valuable insights into leadership, business growth, taking risks, and why putting yourself out there can completely change the direction of your career. We also chat about his own podcasting journey with the 10Forty Podcast, and how creating conversations has become another passion alongside running multiple successful businesses.Whether you're in the trades, considering a career in the Defence Forces, thinking about starting your own business, or simply looking for inspiration to take that next step, this episode is packed with honest conversation, practical advice, and plenty of laughs along the way.A huge thank you to our sponsors, Snickers Workwear Ireland, for supporting this episode. Check out their latest range at www.snickersworkwear.ie.This episode was recorded from N2 Electrical, Ashbourne. Find out more at www.n2electrical.ie.If you enjoy the episode, don't forget to follow the podcast, leave us a rating and review, and share it with your friends and colleagues. Your support helps us continue bringing you real conversations with inspiring people from across the trades, business, and beyond.

A retired Major General says one-way military strike drones would rapidly modernise the nation's military. The Government is looking into buying the drones - that are operated by humans and used to drop explosives on a target. They're massively cheaper than missiles. New Zealand Initiative Senior Fellow John Howard says the technology's been used for half a decade now in the Ukraine-Russia war. "We've seen drone technology mature rapidly because of that crisis - in Eastern Europe and in the Middle East. For the Defence Force of today, this is promising for not just what we should aspire to do, but how we protect our national interests." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southland will become a war zone tomorrow as close to 500 New Zealand Army and Australian Army Reserve personnel take part in a training exercise. Exercise Tauwharenīkau has been underway near Gore since last weekend with a major training battle planned for tomorrow. Tess Brunton headed to the frontline.

It's possible our Defence Force could send personnel to the Middle East to help stop the Houthis. They're the group in Yemen, backed by Iran, currently firing drones and cruise missiles at Saudi tankers. They're the ones, along with the Revolutionary Guard in Iran, pushing up the price of oil this morning. They're the ones blocking the B route for getting crude out of the Gulf. They're the reason we'll probably pay more to fill up our cars and trucks in the coming weeks, if crude prices stay high. Like most other Western countries, we haven't touched Trump's war and done anything about Hormuz. But the Red Sea is different because we've been there before. Two years ago, Judith Collins sent six NZDF personnel specifically to help the US-led coalition trying to stop attacks exactly like this. Winston said at the time the attacks were illegal, against our values, and continue to affect New Zealand's economy. You'd have to say, given what we're witnessing this week, nothing's changed. That deployment was scheduled to end at the beginning of 2025 after being extended. In June Chris Penk extended a deployment to the Middle East by two years of up to 14 personnel for 'maritime security". The question is whether we will now be sending more and doing more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Head 2 Head Challenge is back with members of the emergency services joining forces to raise money for Charity. This year it’s for the Bray Senior fund and will include members of the Fire Service, Coastguard, Gardai and Defence Forces alongside members of the public walking Wicklow Head to Bray Head along the coast. Firefighter Brian Murray joined Nikki Hayes to discuss

Yesterday's Strategic Partnership with India means we've elevated our relationship to more than just a bilateral affair. We've set out a goal to double two-way trade by 2030, expressed interest in other sectors like tourism, farming, and sport, and agreed to increase our maritime cooperation with India's Defence Force. With tensions already lurking in the Indo-Pacific with China, and global volatility feeling like it could come from just one wrong-move, how does the partnership with India actually change our geopolitical profile? Canterbury University Professor Anne Marie-Bradydiscusses the caveats and potential concerns of this agreement. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the future trajectory for Plan ANZAC? How does a small nation like New Zealand (NZ) contribute to collective security in the Indo-Pacific? How does NZ's strategic identity differ from Australia's? What should the future social contract between NZ and its Defence Force look like? What does effective leadership and stewardship look like? In this episode, Sharryn Parker is joined by Major General Rose King, Chief of the New Zealand Army, to discuss how NZ land forces undertakes its role in regional security and what closer cooperation with Australia looks like in practice.Major General Rose King is Chief of Army, New Zealand Defence Force.Sharryn Parker is a Senior Policy Advisor at the ANU National Security College (NSC), on secondment from the Department of Defence.TRANSCRIPT Show notes:· NSC academic programs – find out more We'd love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to NatSecPod@anu.edu.au. You can tweet us @NSC_ANU and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Zealand troops have taken part in an exercise blowing up drones in Australia. Yet they still do not have any command directives for drones even though defence aims to spend millions on what it says is a top priority. Phil Pennington reports

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A disputed kiss led to a late-night confrontation after a cocktail party at Waiouru Military Camp, where a solider is accused of headbutting and threatening to kill someone of senior rank. The solider is facing a court martial over the fracas in December 2024. The hearing began at Linton Military Camp near Palmerston North today, reporter Jimmy Ellingham was there and spoke to Lisa Owen.

Today's headlines include: Counter-terrorism police have charged a third man over the firebombing of a Victorian synagogue. Australia’s work health and safety regulator has recommended the Defence Force be prosecuted over a fatal army helicopter crash. Around 300 students and teachers have been rescued after a fire tore through a primary school in Tokyo. And today’s good news: An all women referee crew has officiated a match at the men’s World Cup for the first time this tournament, taking charge of the one all draw between South Africa and Czechia. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Lucy TassellProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

University Concert Hall is set to welcome audiences to the return of the Limerick Summer Proms from 19th to 21st June 2026, for a spectacular three-day celebration marking the Summer Solstice.   Sponsored by Ei Electronics, the much-loved festival brings together world-class performers including the Irish Chamber Orchestra, the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and the Military Pipes and Bands of the Defence Forces, offering an unforgettable programme of classical, contemporary and celebratory music at one of the highlights of Limerick's cultural calendar.  Alan Morrissey was joined earlier by soprano Claudia Boyle ahead of her performance.  Photo (c) University Concert Hall

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Over 40 members of the defence forces recently took part in an intensive four-day training exercise at Fort Davis in County Cork as part of a programme to develop them into the next leaders of the defence forces. Our southern reporter, Jamie O'hara went to Fort Davis to meet with some of those taking part.

The annual muster of wild horses in the central North Island is underway but there's concern about how many can find new homes.The animals live on Defence Force land near Waiouru and the musters are an important part of keeping the population in check, to protect the alpine environment. Rehoming efforts are proving difficult this year too. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham has more.

Too many B2B marketing teams are still talking leads when they should be talking revenue. In this episode, Shahin sits down with David Heyworth, GTM advisor and former Head of Marketing at Vocus, to unpack what it really takes to drive commercial outcomes in the second half of 2025. From ditching MQL vanity metrics to building genuine alignment with sales, finance, and product, David brings hard-won lessons from complex B2B environments in Australia. This is a conversation packed with practical frameworks and honest war stories, including one of the most creative ABM activations you'll hear about: a commissioned coin ceremony at the Australian War Memorial, hosted by former Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove, that cemented a 20-year defence sector partnership without a single sales pitch. Guest Introduction David Heyworth is a GTM advisor and CMO with deep experience leading marketing in complex B2B environments across Australia, including his tenure as Head of Marketing at Vocus, one of Australia's leading fibre and network solutions providers. He specialises in go-to-market strategy, sales and marketing alignment, and account-based selling for enterprise and government markets. Key Topics Why agility, balance, and growth are the non-negotiables for B2B marketing teams in the second half of 2025Shifting the conversation from lead generation to revenue opportunities and why talking in dollars gets marketing a seat at the tableHow marketing can own the full GTM motion: building interlocks with sales, finance, and product leadership rather than operating in isolationThe case for an inside sales or sales discovery rep function that sits within marketing and how to prove the model before committing headcountWhy ABM works better when reframed as account-based selling (ABS) and how to sequence one-to-many, one-to-few, and one-to-one engagementBattle-tested lessons from event marketing gone wrong and how champions and pre-agreed outreach schedules turned it aroundA standout defence sector ABM case study: creating a custom commemorative coin and hosting a ceremony at the Australian War Memorial to honour a 20-year partnershipGo-to-market fundamentals that get skipped: market definition, value proposition, messaging frameworks by segment and buyer persona, and why these must come before the marketing plan Resources & Links People Peter Cosgrove-former Chief of the Defence Force and 26th Governor-General of AustraliaSeth Godin - Author and marketing thought leader; David recommends his book Purple Cow on differentiation. Companies & Tools Vocus -Australian telco where David served as CMO.Akimbo -Seth Godin's Podcast Books Purple Cow by Seth Godin Contact & Credits Host: Shahin Hoda Guest: David Heyworth Produced by: Shahin Hoda and Alexander Hipwell Edited by: Alexander Hipwell Music by: Breakmaster Cylinder APAC's B2B Growth Podcast is Presented by xGrowth

Covering more than 300 thousand hectares of the Southern Alps region, the Te Manahuna Aoraki Project is one of our most ambitious pest control projects yet. The aim is to create New Zealand's first ever pest free national park. And to help achieve that goal, the team involved is wide ranging and diverse, from existing conservation groups to the Defence Force. Oh and it's making the most of AI technology too. Here to explain how it is all coming together is Simone Smits, the manager of Te Manahuna Aoraki. Hi Simone!

All three coalition parties have scrambled to squash any question of the country's nuclear-free policy - after the new Defence Minister appeared to reopen the debate over the weekend. While in Singapore for security talks, Chris Penk told media it would be helpful for New Zealand to have a conversation about its approach to nuclear-powered submarines, given Australia is purchasing some. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch has more.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to Morning Report; Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to John Campbell; Erica Stanford discusses new trade academy funding; Former defence minister discusses NZ nuclear-free status; Oncology professor discusses new cancer drug breakthrough

The Commonwealth is suing the manufacturer of a firefighting foam containing PFAS that contaminated 28 Defence Force bases.

The government's investing $1.6 billion dollars in maritime security - including upgrading the aging naval fleet and two types of drones. In a pre-Budget announcement Defence Minister Chris Penk said New Zealand's prosperity and security depend on the sea. Vice Chief of Defence Force, Rear Admiral Mat Williams spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, Dr. Adonia Ayebare discusses the hidden diplomacy behind the Uganda–Rwanda fallout, regional security in eastern Congo, and the future of Africa in an increasingly unstable global order. As Uganda's Ambassador to the United Nations and a longtime advisor to Yoweri Museveni, Dr. Ayebare offers a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on how power actually works in East Africa and at the UN.The conversation explores the role of Muhoozi Kainerugaba in repairing Uganda–Rwanda relations, the operations of the Uganda People's Defence Force in eastern Congo, the unresolved conflicts in Burundi and the Great Lakes region, and whether multilateral institutions like the United Nations still serve African states fairly. This is a deep discussion on diplomacy, geopolitics, power, conflict, and Africa's future in a world increasingly shaped by force rather than rules.Sponsors:Threat Informat - https://threatinformant.io/                                               Akagera Medicines- https://www.akageramedicines.com Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.comProduced by LF Media 

A Hamilton company has just been recognised for its innovative training technology which allows Navy personnel to train together virtually. Company-X head of training Lance Bauerfeind spoke to John Campbell.

We're not having enough babies, so what's the answer? And what we can learn from Defence Force schemes for youth.

Paul and Mick talk about the grenade attack in Ballymun this week that is part of a concerning escalating gangland feud in the area. They also discuss an investigation into a member of the Defence Forces, the Garda recruitment campaign and the use of the government jet to bring mob boss Daniel Kinahan home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Professor Daniel Reynaud on the incredible true story of an assuming vicar who turned out to be the most decorated military chaplain in Australian history, who had at one point lived his life on the edge.During World War Two, a self-effacing man named Walter Dexter served as the vicar of a church in West Footscray.Walter was in his 60s and his attempts to take up a career as a farmer and a teacher had failed, and so he'd returned to his earlier vocation as a clergyman.His children regarded their father as apathetic and unambitious, who left a lot of half-completed projects around the house. But the people who knew Walter when he was younger, called him "terribly brave" and "larger than life" as Walter's earlier life was full of adventure, travel and great danger.Walter's adventures began when he first boarded a ship at 14 years old.By the end of the 19th century, and still a teenager, he'd seen Calcutta, New York, South Africa, Bombay and Tierra del Fuego.Then, during World War One, Walter's courage and compassion under fire made him the most decorated military chaplain in Australian history.Historian Daniel Reynaud has set the record straight about the improbable life of this unassuming vicar, known by the soldiers who loved him as 'The Pinching Padre'.Sailor, Soldier, Vicar, Farmer: The Improbable Life of Anzac Chaplain Walter Dexter is published by Simon & Schuster.This episode of Conversations was produced by Meggie Morris. Executive Producer is Eliza Kirsch.It explores military history, war, ANZAC Day, Dawn Service, military ethics, world war three, Egypt, Middle East, France, Europe, Germany, travel, sailing, maritime history, fathers, religion, Christianity, Church, biography, books, writing, Australian history, modern history, farming, agriculture, books for father's day.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

The New Zealand Defence force is leading this year's ANZAC dawn service at Gallipoli in Turkey. It's also leading Aotearoa's service at Chunuk Bair; the hill captured by Kiwi soldiers but later lost to an Ottoman counter attack, after the New Zealand soldiers had been relieved. More than 16,000 New Zealanders served in the campaign and almost 2,700 of them died; about a sixth of all those who had landed on the peninsula. A campaign that's played a signficant role in New Zealand national identity. John Mcleod spoke to Lisa Owen.

Defence Minister Marles has a new plan for Australia, but what's actually in it? 

For almost a week there were blockades and go-slows which severely disrupted the country's road network and Dublin city centre was at a standstill for several days. By the weekend a third of the country's service stations were out of petrol and diesel because fuel depots were under siege. Gardaí were out in force from the start; on the streets, beside fuel depots, on motorways – watching. So what changed on Thursday? Why did the policing response notch up several gears? Did gardaí expect the Defence Forces to join them on the streets and what did the army know Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan's was about to call on it to act? While it was called a fuel protest – about rising prices – it became clear that anger at the Government motivated many who took to the streets. Irish Times crime and security editor Conor Lally assesses the policing response to the largest protest in the State.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Aideen Finnegan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coyle will take over from Gen Simon Stuart following his retirement. Australian navy chief Mark Hammond, a submariner, will now head nation's Defence Force.  

Today we are coming to you from O'Connell Street in a gridlocked Dublin city centre. For the past few days, this has been the hub of a nationwide protest by hauliers, farmers and contractors in the face of rising fuel costs. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has described the action as “national sabotage”, while insisting that “a gun won't be put” to the head of the Government. As talk of Defence Forces deployment mounts, how much longer will this protest last? ­ Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Ciaran Moran and Michael FarrellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.