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Questions continue over funding for a multi-billion dollar Medicare pledge. Captain Cook statue vandalised in Fitzroy Gardens, East Melbourne. Listen to the news from today's live program (1-2pm). - 総選挙が迫る中、数十億ドル規模のメディケア公約の財源をめぐる議論が続いています。メルボルンのランドマークである、キャプテン・クックのコッテージが、今日未明、何者かによって落書きされる事件が発生しました。午後１時から放送されたラジオ番組のニュース部分をお届けします。2025年2月25日放送。

Today we are exploring male infertility, from causes to treatment options.This podcast is sponsored by Genea Fertility. Genea has been helping create families for almost four decades. Their world leading IVF science and technology delivers success rates consistently higher than the national average, ensuring your patients have the best chance of a healthy baby. Referral and patient resources can be found at genea.com.au'Dr Chandrika Parmar is an immensely experienced fertility specialist and gynaecologist, practicing fertility medicine and IVF in Melbourne for the last two decades.She operates from Epworth Freemasons Private Hospital in East Melbourne and performs clinical fertility services from Genea East Melbourne. 

Today we are exploring the role of GPs in fertility management.This podcast is sponsored by Genea Fertility. Genea has been helping create families for almost four decades. Their world leading IVF science and technology delivers success rates consistently higher than the national average, ensuring your patients have the best chance of a healthy baby. Referral and patient resources can be found at genea.com.auWe also discuss how GPs can navigate ethical issues around fertility treatments and patient care.Associate Professor Alex Polyakov is the Medical Director of Genea Melbourne City, a highly skilled obstetrician, gynaecologist, and fertility specialist based in East Melbourne and joins us today.

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Welcome back to No Place Like Homb. In this episode, Larissa and Jess are thrilled to welcome guest, Narelle Tunks, a mother and seasoned healthcare professional with an impressive background in paediatric nursing, midwifery, and fertility nursing. Narelle started her career as a paediatric nurse at the Royal Children's Hospital before returning study and completing a postgraduate degree in Midwifery. Narelle's journey has offered the opportunity to work as a Midwifery Educator in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, providing training to local Tanzanian midwives and nurses in rural communities. Recognising the need for more support in Tanzania, Narelle went on to establish a Not-for-Profit Organisation and through collaboration with the Australian NGO Global Development Group, Kangaroo Mother Care was born. Narelle served as a Midwife and former Nurse Unit Manager at the Epworth Women's Hospital in East Melbourne and has worked in rural outback communities across Australia. Her extensive experience in different healthcare settings has equipped her with a unique perspective on maternal and child health.

On this week's episode I am super excited to be reintroducing one of our lovely guests that we have had on the podcast again Dietitian and Founder of Love What You Eat, Zoe Nicholson. Zoe has been working as a Dietitian in private practice for almost 20 years now working from Melbourne Victoria. Over the 20 years Zoe has been privately practicing she's conducted nutrition seminars and workshops for various workplaces or corporations, created ongoing content and written her own Dietetic blogs. Zoe Founded the organisation Love What you eat in 2004 where before COVID- 19 had 5 practices across Melbourne including in Malvern, North Melbourne, East Melbourne, Coburg and Kew). Zoe also started what's called the Moderation Movement back in 2014 with Counsellor Jodie Arnot which has now gathered nearly 40 thousand followers on Facebook. The Moderation Movement has been such a great movement for people really being able to help people explore their relationships with food and body through interactive workshops and events. Zoe works from a size inclusive and non- dieting approach to health that helps people heal their preoccupation with food or movement so that they can live a life that happily incorporates the best parts of it.  On this week's episode we will be speaking about the reasons as to why all foods have value from a dietetic perspective. Where Zoe will explore how people can become so preoccupied with Diet Culture and really miss out on the best parts of enjoying food. Zoe will also go through the importance of addressing all aspects of food and wellbeing. Zoe has had appearances on 774 ABC Melbourne, Channel 10, 3AW, GOLD FM radio and numerous media contributions including the Herald Sun, Women's Weekly and Body + Soul. Zoe acknowledges that so many people are just wanting to feel normal around food and heal their relationship with food. So on that note, please enjoy our lovely guest Zoe.   Podcast Summary:  1.     Food trends overtime 2.     Not making decisions around food based on external information 3.     The Dessert Scenario and the value of foods such as chocolate 4.     Why the body needs sugar 5.     Giving yourself options with food 6.     The importance of experiencing joy with food   Links to Zoe:  Instagram:@zoe.dietitian.lovewhatyoueat Website: ⁠https://lovewhatyoueat.com.au/⁠ Love what you eat on facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/lovewhatyoueatdietitian/⁠  Moderation Movement on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/moderationmovement⁠  Links from the episode: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline:  Call their National Helpline on ⁠1800 33 4673⁠. You can also ⁠chat online⁠ or ⁠email

Stranger in the Streets: V. 011 Guest: Ian Location: Fitzroy Gardens, East Melbourne, Victoria. Follow and connect with The Hope Initiative on; Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hopeinitiativepod/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thehopeinitiative Music by Jess Fairlie - jessfairlie.com Made by RUKKUS - instagram.com/makearukkus

Stranger in the Streets: V. 009 Guest: Milla Location: Fitzroy Gardens, East Melbourne, Victoria. Follow and connect with The Hope Initiative on; Instagram YouTube Music by Jess Fairlie Made by RUKKUS

Stranger in the Streets: V. 008 Guest: Thibaut Location: Fitzroy Gardens, East Melbourne, Victoria. Follow and connect with The Hope Initiative on Instagram Music by Jess Fairlie Made by RUKKUS

Stranger in the Streets: V. 005 Guest: Alberto Location: Parliament Gardens, East Melbourne, Victoria. Follow and connect with The Hope Initiative on Instagram Music by Jess Fairlie Made by RUKKUS

On this week's episode I am delighted to be introducing you to our next special guest Dietitian and Founder of Love What You Eat Zoe Nicholson. Zoe has been working as a Dietitian in private practice for almost 20 years now working from Melbourne Victoria. Over the 20 years Zoe has been privately practicing she's conducted nutrition seminars and workshops for various workplaces or corporations, created ongoing content and written her own Dietetic blogs. Zoe Founded the organisation Love What you eat in 2004 where before COVID- 19 had 5 practices across Melbourne including in Malvern, North Melbourne, East Melbourne, Coburg and Kew). Zoe also started what's called the Moderation Movement back in 2014 with Counsellor Jodie Arnot which has now gathered nearly 40 thousand followers on Facebook. The Moderation Movement has been such a great movement for people really being able to help people explore their relationships with food and body through interactive workshops and events. Zoe works from a size inclusive and non- dieting approach to health that helps people heal their preoccupation with food or movement so that they can live a life that happily incorporates the best parts of it.  On this week's episode we will be speaking about healing the relationship that we have with food and body as the foundation for health. Where Zoe will explore how people can become so preoccupied with Diet Culture and really miss out on the best parts of enjoying food. Zoe will also go through the importance of addressing body image concerns when wanting to address the food side of wellbeing. Zoe is now recognised as one of Australia's leading dietitians with appearances on 774 ABC Melbourne, Channel 10, 3AW, GOLD FM radio and numerous media contributions including the Herald Sun, Women's Weekly and Body + Soul. Zoe acknowledges that so many people are just wanting to feel normal around food and heal their relationship with food. So on that note, please enjoy our lovely guest Zoe.  Podcast Summary  Diet culture on our relationship with food There is no one right way to eat The intuitive eating process  Addressing body image concerns with a professional Seeking a non diet approach Dietitian  Choosing to trust your body over dieting  Links to Zoe:  Instagram: @zoe.dietitian.lovewhatyoueat Website: https://lovewhatyoueat.com.au/ Love what you eat on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovewhatyoueatdietitian/  Moderation Movement on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moderationmovement  Links from the episode: BodyMatters Australasia Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/ BodyMatters Instagram: bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline:  Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email

Welcome to Episode 132 of The Numbers Game. Today we're joined by Spiro Drossos, Managing Director of Barry Plant Eastern Group. We discuss Melbourne's evolving property market, the effects of interest rate hikes, and the vital role of client relationships. Spiro also shares insights on team training and the leap from being a salesperson to a business owner. About our Guest Spiros Drossos: Spiro Drossos is the Managing Director of Barry Plant Eastern Group and a three-time winner of Victoria's Salesperson of the Year Award. He leads offices in Manningham, Eltham, Whitehorse, and Ivanhoe. A proven leader in the Australian real estate industry, Spiro has set multiple sales records and has led his team to numerous accolades, including being the Number 1 office in the Barry Plant Group 13 times since 2008.On this episode, we discuss:The loosening real estate market in Melbourne and its implicationsThe impact of interest rate hikes on property investors in MelbourneImportance of building relationships and personalised service in real estateStrategies for effective training and development for real estate agentsTransitioning from a salesperson to a business owner: mindset shifts and delegationRole of technology and databases in modern real estate businessThe significance of likability and capability in building client relationshipsManaging and retaining high-performing sales agents: challenges and strategiesSuccessful integration strategies for acquisitions and mergersTailoring training programs to different levels of experience and skillMaintaining a work-life balance and setting boundaries as a business leaderThe constant need for growth, improvement, and continuous learning in real estateConnect with Spiro Drossos on LinkedIn or you can visit their websiteCheck out the free resources from Inovayt here.Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.auThe Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.Hosts:Nick ReillyJason RobinsonMartin VidakovicThis podcast is produced by VIDPOD.

We talk with Michael Townsend the Principal from McGrath St Kilda in Melbourne about the upcoming Block series taking place in his suburb of Hampton East. We also try to work out a reserve price that might be on the houses when the auctions take place in November. ► Subscribe here to never miss an episode: https://www.podbean.com/user-xyelbri7gupo ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealestatepodcast/?hl=en  ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070592715418 ► Email:  myrealestatepodcast@gmail.com  We include content that looks at Real estate development and Real estate industry insights.   We include content on home buying tips and commercial real estate. Also real estate market analysis and real estate investment strategies. Including residential property market and real estate trends. Also real estate finance and real estate agents and brokers. Plus real estate technology and real estate law and regulations, and real estate development and real estate industry insights. And real estate investing for beginners, real estate market reports and real estate negotiation skills.     #sydneyproperty #Melbourneproperty #brisbaneproperty #perthproperty 

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In this episode of the Build Hatch Podcast, we had the opportunity to hear from the Director of Emily Armstrong Architects.   In this episode we talk about: Growing up in Melbourne and realising, in year 12, she wanted to pursue architecture. Being good at maths and science and having a creative streak, led Emily to the profession. Her experience of studying architecture at University – expectations vs reality. Being interested in food, Emily has started to develop a product line of breakfast cereals. Falling in love with the business side of architecture and the organic growth that led to her establishing Emily Armstrong Architects. The typical process Emily's clients go through. Architecture and client trends since the Covid pandemic. Emily also does interior design including custom cabinetry and lighting. The whole idea that someone can encourage you to see something from a different perspective, but also, translate that to the nuts and bolts. Guiding clients in a direction – encouraging and influencing. The Grey Street residence project, a heritage Victorian Terrance in East Melbourne. The current economical climate and how this has impacted the building and construction industry. Emily's experience working with builders and her tips for finding a good match. When not working Emily enjoys creating with food and hopes to travel again soon. The future for Emily Armstrong. Emily's favourite design trends at the moment. Sit back and enjoy this helpful interview with Emily Armstrong Architects.   Links: Build Hatch Follow @buildhatch on Instagram  Connect with Emily on LinkedIn Emily Armstrong Architects   

Many patients at risk of HIV (e.g., men who have sex with men or those how travel to high HIV prevalence countries) regularly attend General Practice for a broad range of health conditions which gives GP unique opportunities to prevent transmission in the community. This podcast features two GPs Dr Michael Burke and Dr Miriam Grotowski and a community representative Jimmy Yu Hsiang Chen to inform GPs when and how to offer testing, PrEP, PEP for HIV utilising evidence-based guidelines and extensive practice experience. Assessing HIV risk part of sexual health prevention activities detailed in the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Guidelines for preventive activities in general practice. 9th edn, updated. East Melbourne, Vic: RACGP, 2018. (last update 08-12-2021). The panelists discuss: • How to recognise at-risk patient groups for HIV/STI testing • Identify challenges and solutions for discussing and providing HIV prevention in General Practice • What tailored GP tools and resources can make HIV prevention in General Practice faster and easier. Helpful links: Sexual Health Infolink (SHIL) https://www.shil.nsw.gov.au/ SHIL's aim is to promote the sexual health of the NSW community through providing accurate and timely information and referral options. The service specialises in HIV and STI risk assessment, testing, treatment and support. SHIL also provide specialist support to nurses, doctors, counsellors and other professionals who are caring for people with sexual health problems and are open from 9:00am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). ASHM Decision Making in PrEP tool https://www.ashm.org.au/resources/decision-making-in-prep/ This 2-page Decision Making in PrEP tool provides a prescribing pathway which summarises the key eligibility and recommended assessment for primary care providers in Australia who wish to prescribe PrEP and the ongoing patient education and monitoring requirements. NSW Sexual Health Clinics finder: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/sexualhealth/Pages/sexual-health-clinics.aspx RACGP On-demand webinar PrEP webinar https://www.racgp.org.au/racgp-digital-events-calendar/online-event-items/on-demand/prep-prescribing-for-gps This 1 hour CDP endorsed webinar teaches the 5 steps all GPs can use to use quickly, safely and easily to prevent HIV infection. Australian STI Management Guidelines for Use in Primary Care https://sti.guidelines.org.au/ The Guidelines are an online resource for primary care health professionals. They provide concise information to support the prevention, testing, diagnosis, management and treatment of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) for adults and adolescents and are frequently cited and referenced by other guidelines. The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National)– Free to GPs https://www.tisnational.gov.au/ The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) is an interpreting service provided by the Department of Home Affairs for people who do not speak English. The TIS National immediate phone interpreting service is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year for the cost of a local call for any person or organisation in Australia who needs an interpreter just call 131 450.

Francesco Crifo is a passionate advocate of pizza. He describes himself as a pizza chef and not a pizza maker and says that despite the abundance of pizza restaurants in Melbourne, there is still a real lack of knowledge about pizza, their bases, flours, toppings, and potential. To this end he has established his pizza academy where he offers a masterclass and an e-book to share the knowledge gained from growing up and working in pizza restaurants in Catania and Milan before coming to Melbourne. Francesco opened Roccella with Bernie Cuteri and Joe and Bruno Ceraso in East Melbourne and happily works there (even on his days off!) with his wife and a largely Italian staff. They opened nine weeks before we went into our first lockdown in Melbourne and had to quickly pivot to takeaway pizza, pasta and salads which was a godsend for East Melbourne locals and continues to be a popular local hangout. Francesco strongly believes that chefs must cook what their diners want and not what they themselves want to cook. He has four different pizza doughs (including an activated charcoal dough made from coconut shells) and he knows his grains and fermentation processes inside out. And the toppings? Francesco is all about balancing flavours and textures, salty and sweet, so that every bite is absolute deliciousness. There's an impressive offering, but just to give you an idea of the thought that goes into his food, Francesco told me that he even has pineapple on one of his pizzas. But not with tomato, ham and cheese. Because the combination of pineapple and tomato, “is not correct.” Francesco's Smoky Ananas has smoked and charred fresh pineapple, fior de latte, 24-month aged prosciutto, Stracciatella, vincotto glaze and cracked pepper. Delicious! Francesco gave me a tour of the restaurant before we sat down in the beautiful East Melbourne room filled with archival photos of the area in the early days and overlooking the lush Fitzroy gardens.

In this episode of the Conceive Baby Podcast I'm speaking with a special guest who I've had the pleasure of working with for a number of years, to help support patients towards their healthy pregnancies and whose name is really synonymous with fertility. That's renowned gynaecologist, IVF and Fertility Specialist Dr Lynn Burmeister. Dr Lynn Burmeister is a renowned gynaecologist IVF and Fertility Specialist and the owner and Medical Director at No. 1 Fertility. Dr Burmeister holds the highest degree for a fertility specialist, a CREI, which is a 3-year degree on top of her obstetrics and gynaecology training. She spent two years of this specialised training working with world fertility leader Professor Zev Rosenwaks. Since then, she has worked in obstetrics and fertility for more the 20 years and recently opened her own clinic, No.1 Fertility, in Collins St Melbourne in 2018. No.1 Fertility now also has clinics in East Melbourne, Geelong and Epworth Richmond and they are absolutely beautiful. If you have watched our Instagram lives, you would know we are both passionate about helping women and couples create healthy egg and sperm to improve chances of creating a healthy pregnancy and we've had many discussions over the years about optimising egg and sperm health. But today we're going to be talking about what happens next. What happens after you've done this great prep work. You've had an egg collection and now you're leaving your precious egg and sperm and your hopes of a future baby, with your fertility clinic. What actually happens to your egg and sperm after they're collected? What can be done to help ensure they have the best chance of becoming your future baby. And how can new AI technology support the best outcomes. Instagram Interviews Lunchtime Fertility Chat at Emerald City with Lynn and Tasha https://www.instagram.com/reel/CBrVZKJBecr/ Fertility Diet Q&A with Lynn and Tasha https://www.instagram.com/reel/B_jZ9JIhC-M/ Creating and Fertile You with Lynn and Tasha https://www.instagram.com/reel/CCalQMxhzi1/ The Precious 90 Days Q&A https://www.instagram.com/reel/CD8mJ3nBP6o/ The Precious 90 Days Q&A No. 2 Lynn and Tasha https://www.instagram.com/reel/CCiefNcFXSv/ Women's Health Week Q&A with Lynn and Tasha https://www.instagram.com/reel/CFEtB6PFbZ6/ Boosting Fertility Q&A https://www.instagram.com/reel/CHUyXSHFV9B/ Eat Your Way to a More Fertile You https://www.instagram.com/reel/CK_DU13l3lE/ Work with Dr Lynn Burmeister Dr Lynn Burmeister https://www.drlynnburmeister.com.au/ Number 1 Fertility https://www.number1fertility.com/

Whether it's plan A, plan B or plan C, there is a path to your baby. In this episode of the Conceive Baby Podcast, I speak with Dr Genia Rozen about the evolving world of fertility preservation. We discuss egg freezing, embryo freezing, sperm freezing and uterine tissue freezing. How they work, what the the benefits are and when they may be appropriate for you. Genia Rozen is Gynaecologist and Fertility specialist from Melbourne. She trained at the Royal Women's Hospital, where she now works as a consultant. Her private practice is based in East Melbourne and the Peninsula. Genia has a special interest in medical fertility preservation and is the deputy head of the well-known Fertility Preservation Service at RWH. Dedicated to the field of reproduction and oncofertility, she is also undertaking a PhD aimed at helping women conceive after cancer. I hope you enjoy this inspiring discussion! You can find out more about Dr Rozen at her website www.geniarozen.com.au/ And more about Fertility Preservation at the Royal Women's Hospital www.geniarozen.com.au/fertility-preservation/

Melbourne Tasking Unit officers are appealing for public assistance after $20,000 worth of copper was stolen from a building site in East Melbourne last month.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SBS Yiddish report with Alex Dafner "Two giant swastikas were burnt into a soccer football pitch at Mount Evelyn, in outer-east Melbourne"

We chat with Melbourne's most popular Italian restauranteur Dominic Bonadio live from his establishment Il Duca in East Melbourne. Dominic chats about his 50+ years in the industry and some of the memorable guests and experiences along the way, including an encounter with Sir Paul McCartney.

Conceiving a baby can be easy for some and a roller coaster for others. The struggle is real and having the right support and guidance through the often challenging journey is critical.“Family is important to me so I want to do my best to help others succeed in their dreams to become parents. I have over 20 years experience in helping people achieve pregnancy. I specialise in all aspects of female and male fertility."Dr Lynn Burmeisterowner and Medical Director at No. 1 Fertility says her goal is to provide the best patient care and fertility treatment at an affordable cost.  Her clinics have the best and latest technology with state-of-the-art equipment and world leading scientists.She has worked in obstetrics and fertility and Has the highest degree for a fertility specialist called the CREI which is a 3 year degree that She completed after training to become an obstetrician and gynaecologist.She spent two years completing this degree at the world-renowned Cornell University studying and working with world fertility leader Professor Zev Rosenwaks.She opened No.1 Fertility in 2018. and now has clinics at East Melbourne, Collins Street, Melbourne, Geelong and at the Epworth in Richmond.Her mission is to get you pregnant quickly by providing expert treatment and best science.Having a baby is the greatest gift and Dr Burmeister is committed to making that happenI'm not a miracle worker and I tell all the patients that, but I do like the complexity of a fertility patient because there are so many aspects that you have to get right,” she says.“With IVF, every little step along the way – the health of the eggs, the health of the sperm, how the embryo is made in the laboratory, how the embryo is put back into the patient – if it's not right, could mean that that patient might not be able to have a baby.”There must be no greater job than giving life and helping others to bring a little human into the world..

There are only few people on the planet who understand bone better than Prof Peter Ebling. Professor Peter Ebeling, AO, is Head of the Department of Medicine in the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. He was also inaugural Director of the Australian Institute of Musculoskeletal Science (AIMSS). Professor Ebeling has 28,000+ citations; and has over 450 peer-reviewed publications, including in the New England Journal of Medicine, Science, Proceedings of the National Academy of Science and Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 153 publications over the last 5 years. In 2015, Professor Ebeling was made an Officer in the Order of Australia for his distinguished service to medicine in the field of bone health. Professor Ebeling's research interests include musculoskeletal health and diseases; public health aspects of vitamin D; post-transplantation osteoporosis; osteoporosis in men; and biochemical bone turnover markers. Peter is clinically available as an Endocrinologist through the Jean Hailes for Women's Health Clinic in East Melbourne and also holds a role as head of the department of medicine for Monash University at Monash Health.   Show Sponsor: POLAR Polar are a sports technology company who build world class heart rate monitors and GPS watches for people who take their health, fitness and sports performance seriously. Polar have an incredible heritage. Headquartered in Finland they have been the global driving force behind scientific wearables for over 40 years. They are the pioneers in and world leaders in heart rate measurement technology. Their products provide you with 24/7 monitoring to enable you to plan better, train smarter, recover fully … so you can be at your physical best. Coming from the heart of the Nordics, they have the experience, insight, and history of quality, design and innovation which is unparalleled. Worn by some of the best athletes on the planet, we're very excited to have Polar as a partner here so you can also access their heart rate monitors, watches and training platform. As a starting bonus, the team at Polar are offering 15% off. If it's time for you to check out a new heart rate monitor or watch to help improve your performance, head across to Polar.com and use the code TPPS on selected products Join the The Physical Performance Show LEARNINGS membership through weekly podcasts | Patreon If you enjoyed this episode of The Physical Performance Show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to The Physical Performance Show - https://physicalperformanceshow.com/ for more details. Sponsor: Precision Hydration If you've ever struggled with hydration issues like cramp during long, hot sessions, it's worth checking out precisionhydration.com. Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram & Twitter The Physical Performance Show: Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter (@tppshow1) Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.

What a day! 6 AM train from Warrnambool. Some nice views of dawn as we were leaving town. Mist in the paddocks and that. Was feeling a bit agoraphobic on the train and thought about coming straight home, but screw that! Got to the apartment and checked-in. Woman was on the phone to the manager about a bad review they got about the check-in process, and kept me waiting for like 5 mins while they discussed this. Bit weird. Was nice once I was checked in. A little space like that would be cool to live in. Man, East Melbourne is so nice. The spectre of Sophie and my past life looms large though. Met Caroline in the park for an L&P and plum picnic, and then walked to yo-chi for fro-yo. Very good! Nice to hang out with Caroline. Probably the first civilian outside of a pretty small bubble that I've spoken to socially in a year a more? Was cool. Then, walked to Abotsford convent. Met Eleanor and took a stroll. Bumped into Jason and he let us into some cool spaces. One had these beautiful stain glass windows. So shiok. Lovely to chat with Eleanor a while. She's similarly unsure about Get Back. Had to rush off from that meet up to get back to yo-chi to meet Luyuan. I was flustered from walking all day and being late and looking like crap, so I was a bit less cool than I'd hope to have been. So great to meet an internet acquaintance again. Hadn't done that in a while. They were super-cool. I told them again that I wish they'd do a podcast because I love their speaking voice. We had fro-yo, then walked to and around the cemetery. My phone and watch lost battery at this point so is got no credit in the fitness app for this walking. Hope I wasn't too stalker-ish towards Luyuan - I had a lot of questions about things they'd posted about over the last couple of years. Haha. After parting from Luyuan, I walked another several kilometres back to the apartment. Got a 400 Gradi pizza from the Tribeca IGA because I thought I'd be too tired to go out for dinner on Victoria Street or to Hollywood Hill. Got home and realised that the apartment didn't have an oven! I ate a bunch of chips and chocolate charged my phone and watch. Really sucked not having battery when I wanted to be out and about! I kind of forgot that one could sign-in manually at places, so I felt basically locked out of everywhere. Ha. Did some urban-swiping on the dating apps. Very different to the scene in Warrnambool. Interesting! Very nice day. Very grateful that such nice people took the time to meet up with me and hang out. Mood: 7.5. Energy: 7.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses pregnancy and abortion so listener discretion is advised if this is a subject that you may find distressing.In this interview, we have used the term ‘women' but we note that trans-men and gender diverse and non-binary people also experience pregnancy and abortion.Show Notes Ep 219 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily Webb:On 16 July 2001 a disheveled man with murder on his mind arrived at the entrance of the Fertility Control Clinic in East Melbourne and shot dead security guard Steven Rogers.What unfolded after the murder was a groundswell of action and years of legal wrangling to fight for abortion safe access zones that went all the way to Australia's high court.Our guests are Clinical psychologist Dr Susie Allanson and writer and lawyer Lizzie O'Shea.Susie was working at the clinic that day of the murder as she did every day in her role as a clinical psychologist, counseling people about their reproductive options, including accessing abortions. Susie would often arrive at work at dawn to avoid the onslaught of protesters who'd congregate outside the clinic each day harassing those who were entering and over the years she and the other clinic staff had numerous threats against their personal safety.Lizzie represented Fertility Control Clinic in the Supreme Court case to stop the harassment of staff and patients outside abortion clinics.They've detailed how one man's murder changed the future of women's rights in their book Empowering Women: From Murder & Misogyny to High Court Victory (Wilkinson Publishing).Like us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you've been affected by anything discussed on this episode you can phone Lifeline on 13 11 14.Support is available for people experiencing violence and abuse. For phone counseling, call 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The German Lutheran Church in East Melbourne is "A Congregation joined in prayer and fellowship". On Easter Monday, we touched base with Jörg Hildebrand, Deputy chairman of the church council, to find out more. - Die Dreifaltigkeitsgemeinde Melbourne ist "Eine Gemeinschaft in Gebet und Geselligkeit". Mehr dazu, in einem Interview zum Ostermontag, mit Jörg Hildebrand, Stellvertretender Vorsitzender des Kirchenvorstandes.

On Sunday 28 March, Lansdowne Street in East Melbourne was transformed into a place bursting with colour, dancing, and music in an event that commemorates the 200th Anniversary of the Greek War of Independence. - Εκατοντάδες ομογενείς της Μελβούρνης παρακολούθησαν την Αναπαράσταση του Όρκου της Επανάστασης του 1821. Το SBS Greek βρέθηκε εκεί.

This week I chatted to Ella May Cannon. We chatted about all things acting, auditions, living in LA, a very exciting project she has coming up and some fun rapid fire questions which turned into an insightful conversation about authenticity. So, grab a coffee and enjoy! :) BIO: Ella May Cannon is an Australian Actress best known for her roles of 'Rachel' in iZombie and 'Peyton' in the upcoming film Trees of Peace. Ella was born in East Melbourne, Australia, and grew up on a small farm with her parents and younger brother. Ella began acting professionally at 17 and initially began showcasing her talents through theatre. Her first leading role was that of Electra in the NIDA production The House of Atreus, shortly followed by Grace in the Wax Acts Theatre Company's original play The Innkeeper. After many years of studying her craft in numerous institutions, Ella has followed her career pursuits as a professional actress all over the world from Australia, Los Angeles, Mexico and Canada. After completing production on Trees of Peace, which is gaining considerable success on the festival circuit already, she has since gone on to film 3 back-to-back leads in feature films for major networks in the midst of the covid pandemic. Her past credits include roles on the Australian all-star series 'Neighbours', 'Winners and Losers', and CW's fan-favorite series 'iZombie' and 'Supernatural'. Instagram: @ellamaycannon

Join us for a fascinating look into GDM, or Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, where we understand the what, how, and why, risk factors, treatment, and most importantly, uncover the myths and misconceptions on who is likely to get GDM. A must listen for all mamas!You can find Emily in East Melbourne, Vic + consults are conducted via zoom or in person, so is accessible no matter where in Australia you reside.Touch base with Emily here: OB/GYN & High-risk Pregnancy Specialists in Melbourne - EMOGOB/GYN & High-risk Pregnancy Specialists in Melbourne - EMOGIn the interview she also mentions the HAPO study: The Hyperglycemia and Adverse Pregnancy Outcome (HAPO) study: paving the way for new diagnostic criteria for gestational diabetes mellitus - PubMed (nih.gov)And Pregnancy Diabetes Australia:  Pregnancy – Diabetes Australia

Ann-Kathrin Pfeiffer is a German teacher and Language Coordinator at the "East Melbourne and German Language Centre" and has a master's degree in Comparative Religious Studies. Studying different religions, cultures and languages ​​has taught her not to judge her fellow human beings too hastily, but to take a closer look and ask if she can learn more about them. - Ann-Kathrin Pfeiffer ist Deutschlehrerin und Sprachenkoordinatorin am "East Melbourne and German Language Centre" und vergleichende Religionswissenschaftlerin. Das Studieren verschiedener Religionen, Kulturen und Sprachen hat sie gelehrt, nicht voreilig über ihre Mitmenschen zu urteilen, sondern genauer zu gucken und nachzufragen, ob sie mehr über sie erfahren kann.

We talk to Pastor Christoph Dielmann from the German Lutheran Church in East Melbourne about Advent, Christmas and the coronavirus. And why it makes him sad "that those who spent the lockdown in relative comfort actually complained the loudest". - Wir sprechen mit Pastor Christoph Dielmann von der Deutschen Evangelischen Dreifaltigkeitskirche in East Melbourne, über den Advent, Weihnachten und das Coronavirus. Und warum es ihn traurig stimmt, "dass die, denen es im Lockdown am besten ging, am lautesten geklagt haben".

The East Melbourne and German Language Centre survived the first lockdown. Then came number two for Melbourne. We asked the office manager and German teacher Ann-Kathrin how the language centre copes. - Das East Melbourne and German Language Centre hat den ersten Lockdown überlebt. Dann kam Nummer zwei für Melbourne. Wir fragten die Office-Managerin und Deutschlehrerin Ann-Kathrin, wie das Sprachzentrum damit zurechtkommt.

Yasmina Buhre from Cologne is the new parish worker at the German Lutheran Church at 22 Parliament Place in East Melbourne. The former theatre actor came to Australia in 2006 and is married, with two children (6 and 9 years old). - Yasmina Buhre aus Köln ist die neue Gemeindepädagogin der evangelisch lutherischen Dreifaltigkeitsgemeinde, East Melbourne. Mehr dazu, in einem Gespräch mit der 2006 eingewanderten, ehemaligen Theaterschauspielerin.

Whether it's plan A, plan B or plan C, there is a path to your baby. In this episode of the Conceive Baby Podcast, I speak with Dr Genia Rozen about the evolving world of fertility preservation. We discuss egg freezing, embryo freezing, sperm freezing and uterine tissue freezing. How they work, what the the benefits are and when they may be appropriate for you. Genia Rozen is Gynaecologist and Fertility specialist from Melbourne. She trained at the Royal Women’s Hospital, where she now works as a consultant. Her private practice is based in East Melbourne and the Peninsula. Genia has a special interest in medical fertility preservation and is the deputy head of the well-known Fertility Preservation Service at RWH. Dedicated to the field of reproduction and oncofertility, she is also undertaking a PhD aimed at helping women conceive after cancer. I hope you enjoy this inspiring discussion! You can find out more about Dr Rozen at her website http://www.geniarozen.com.au/ And more about Fertility Preservation at the Royal Women's Hospital http://www.geniarozen.com.au/fertility-preservation/

Rob Adams, Director City Design and Projects, City of Melbourne Professor Rob Adams AM is the Director City Design and Projects at the City of Melbourne and a member of the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Cities and Urbanization. With over 46 years' experience as an architect and urban designer and 35 years at City of Melbourne, Rob has made a significant contribution to the rejuvenation of central Melbourne. He and his team have been the recipients of over 150 local, national and international awards including receipt of the Australian Award for Urban Design and the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Award 2014 for its adaptation and resilience projects, on four occasions. Adams has also been awarded the Prime Minister's Environmentalist of the Year Award in 2008 and the Order of Australia in 2007 for his contribution to architecture and urban design. In 2016, Adams was conferred with a Doctor of Architecture from the University of Melbourne. Some key projects he has worked on include: Postcode 3000, Council House 2 (CH2) – Australia's first 6-star green commercial office building, Birrarung Marr, Swanston Street, Melbourne City Square, Return to Royal Park, the Open Space and Urban Forest Strategies and numerous community buildings including Docklands, Boyd, East Melbourne and Kathleen Syme Libraries. His team is currently involved in two major city-shaping projects, the Queen Victoria Market Renewal and the Melbourne Metro Rail Project. Adam's recent focus has been on how cities could be used to accommodate and mitigate rapid population growth and the onset of climate change. He has published and presented extensively on the subject of 'Transforming Cities for a Sustainable Future'.  Podcast produced by Zak Willsallen of Complete Podcasting Services. Podcast created by Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell. Podcast released on 2 February 2020.

Rob Adams, Director City Design and Projects, City of Melbourne Professor Rob Adams AM is the Director City Design and Projects at the City of Melbourne and a member of the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Cities and Urbanization. With over 46 years' experience as an architect and urban designer and 35 years at City of Melbourne, Rob has made a significant contribution to the rejuvenation of central Melbourne. He and his team have been the recipients of over 150 local, national and international awards including receipt of the Australian Award for Urban Design and the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Award 2014 for its adaptation and resilience projects, on four occasions. Adams has also been awarded the Prime Minister's Environmentalist of the Year Award in 2008 and the Order of Australia in 2007 for his contribution to architecture and urban design. In 2016, Adams was conferred with a Doctor of Architecture from the University of Melbourne. Some key projects he has worked on include: Postcode 3000, Council House 2 (CH2) – Australia's first 6-star green commercial office building, Birrarung Marr, Swanston Street, Melbourne City Square, Return to Royal Park, the Open Space and Urban Forest Strategies and numerous community buildings including Docklands, Boyd, East Melbourne and Kathleen Syme Libraries. His team is currently involved in two major city-shaping projects, the Queen Victoria Market Renewal and the Melbourne Metro Rail Project. Adam's recent focus has been on how cities could be used to accommodate and mitigate rapid population growth and the onset of climate change. He has published and presented extensively on the subject of 'Transforming Cities for a Sustainable Future’. PlanningxChange is a contributor to the Urban Broadcast Collective. For further information including previously published podcasts please visit www.planningxchange.org. This podcast is offered as PX59. This podcast was released on 2 February 2020.

Rob Adams, Director City Design and Projects, City of Melbourne Professor Rob Adams AM is the Director City Design and Projects at the City of Melbourne and a member of the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Cities and Urbanization. With over 46 years' experience as an architect and urban designer and 35 years at City of Melbourne, Rob has made a significant contribution to the rejuvenation of central Melbourne. He and his team have been the recipients of over 150 local, national and international awards including receipt of the Australian Award for Urban Design and the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Award 2014 for its adaptation and resilience projects, on four occasions. Adams has also been awarded the Prime Minister's Environmentalist of the Year Award in 2008 and the Order of Australia in 2007 for his contribution to architecture and urban design. In 2016, Adams was conferred with a Doctor of Architecture from the University of Melbourne. Some key projects he has worked on include: Postcode 3000, Council House 2 (CH2) – Australia's first 6-star green commercial office building, Birrarung Marr, Swanston Street, Melbourne City Square, Return to Royal Park, the Open Space and Urban Forest Strategies and numerous community buildings including Docklands, Boyd, East Melbourne and Kathleen Syme Libraries. His team is currently involved in two major city-shaping projects, the Queen Victoria Market Renewal and the Melbourne Metro Rail Project. Adam's recent focus has been on how cities could be used to accommodate and mitigate rapid population growth and the onset of climate change. He has published and presented extensively on the subject of 'Transforming Cities for a Sustainable Future’.  Podcast produced by Zak Willsallen of Complete Podcasting Services. Podcast created by Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell. Podcast released on 2 February 2020.

On this weeks program Chris talks to Robert Jamieson about using the word crash not accident, along with a free-ranging conversation about South east Melbourne transport issues. We discuss the new City of Casey Walking and Cycling Strategy, The Bike Nerds (Episode 71, Jessie Singer), The Spokesmen podcast (Episode 214, Journalists: it's crash not accident), Jeff Speck TED Talks on Walkable Communities and Transport Alternatives: Crash Not Accident campaign.Local news and events includes Abbotsford Convents Open Spaces Festival 2019 that saw hundreds of people ride and walk to the convent area, Eyewatch Moreland seeking witnesses to a crash at Lygon St/Glenlyon Road intersection on Tuesday 5 November, Albert and Lansdowne streets in East Melbourne getting a protected intersection for cyclists and Moreland Councils next meeting on Wednesday 13 November having two important bicycle-related agenda items. See Extend the Upfield Bike Path to Upfield: Extension of path to Western Ring Road stymied by Metro Trains, VicTrack and Cycling options on Sydney Road - Advocacy options (pdf)

Activist Rodney Croome discusses the latest political developments regarding the Religious Freedom debate in Australia.Ari Milecki and Lara Gerrand from Women's Health East in Melbourne discuss Women's Health Promotion and current campaigns, including The Speaking Out Program, The Together For Equality and Respect Partnership and 16 Days of Activism.Since our interview with Rodney Croome, the Morrison Government released the Ruddock Review Report and Labor matched the Greens' policy to amend the Fair Work Act to outlaw religious schools discriminating against LGBTIQ staff.

I wrote this blog in February suggesting that I thought investment-grade apartments were intrinsically under-valued. Well, according to Jarrod McCabe, director of Wakelin Property Advisory, “the investment-grade apartment market in Melbourne is showing signs of growth this year”.My view that apartments are intrinsically under-valued has become even stronger over the last 6 months and I would like to share a few reasons why.House prices have appreciated significantly over the past 5-10 years and maybe that’s changingAs this chart suggests, house price growth has become significantly stronger than apartment growth over the last nine years. The median house price appreciated by 6.8% p.a. on average over that period compared to 4.1% p.a. for apartments.Since citing this chart in February, anecdotally, it would appear that demand for investment-grade houses in Melbourne’s blue-chip suburbs peaked towards the end of 2017. Buyer demand in this sector of the market has been less buoyant in 2018. This suggests that perhaps this growth cycle (all markets move in cycles) has ended. Maybe the trend will turn around and apartments will generate stronger growth than houses?Tightening credit means people can borrow lessThe credit environment is very tight (as I have noted many times previously) and that has put downward pressure on people’s borrowing capacities. I estimate that most people’s borrowing capacities has reduced by between 20% and 40% (sometimes more) over the past few years. This means more people will be priced out of the housing market (in prime locations) and be forced to consider invest in a one or two-bedroom apartment instead.Supply of new-build apartmentsThe supply of new-build apartments will have an impact on overall median data and supply-demand fundamentals. However, the geographical concentration of new developments is what you must consider. Capital city data is less meaningful.For example, in Melbourne, there has been a lot of new apartment development in Prahran and South Yarra but that seems to be slowing down now. However, suburbs such as Richmond and East Melbourne currently have a lot of large construction projects in progress and this will likely have a negative price impact on established, investment-grade apartment prices in those locations in the shorter-term.Property price growth is rarely linearThis week, I was reviewing the performance of a property that a client has invested in recently. The property is located in Richardson Street, Carlton North. The chart below tracks its sales transactions from 1975 through to 2018, some 43 years of data.You will notice that over this time there have been three growth cycles. The first cycle lasted 18 years and generated 12.9% p.a. of growth. After that period the property didn’t do very much for 11 years. And then the most recent growth cycle has been for 14 years generating 12.7% p.a. This property may continue to appreciate for a few more years to come – maybe this cycle hasn’t ended – no one knows.Importantly, the overall appreciation of this property over the last 43 years averages out to be 9.6% p.a. – which is what you would expect from a quality investment-grade property. In the long run, I think it is reasonable to assume that this property will continue to generate similar returns over the next 43 years.However, my point is that property prices very rarely move in a perfectly linear fashion. They move in cycles. And whilst this is only one property and, admittingly, isn’t enough data to make a statistically compelling case, it does demonstrate this concept perfectly. It is difficult to prove this concept with a reliable volume of data/statistics as median price data tends to smooth out these asset-specific variations.The change we are experiencing now is not newCredit is certainly a lot tighter today than it was 5 years ago, and this has put a temporary dampener on the property market. However, think about all the changes that the Richardson Street property has endured over the past 43 years. The introduction of capital gain tax and temporary abolition of negative gearing in 1985, interest rates of 18% p.a. in the early 1990’s, three economic recessions, the introduction of GST in 2000 and a couple of massive share market crashes to name a few.There’s always going to be changes and challenges, but these tend to have short term consequence. The immutable laws of supply and demand always dominate in the long run. This current “credit crunch” will be no different. Quality properties with all the right fundamentals will generate quality returns in the long run. Stick to the fundamentals.Mean reversion is an undeniable long-term trend in all marketsThe quality of any investment-grade asset (be it a share or property) always shines through in the long-run. Put differently, the long-term return on investments tends to always revert to its average return in the long run (called mean reversion). This means that a period of sideways (or no price) movement will be typically followed by a period of very strong growth and vice versa. Therefore, it is a reasonable assumption that if you invest in an asset or sector of the market that has delivered below average returns for an extended period of time, that you can reasonably expect that a period of above average returns will present itself sooner rather than later.The difficultly is that no one in the world has a proven model to reliably predict when these cycles will occur. Therefore, for now, all you can do is invest in fundamentally sound assets and have patience. That said, I believe that there is growing anecdotally evidence that the investment-grade apartment market in Melbourne is closer to a period of “above-average” growth. I just don’t know exactly when that period will begin.This blog is a prelude to next week’s topic. Because next week I am going to write about whether you should invest in an apartment or house i.e. which makes a better investment.

Today we have a special guest on the show. So, if you like kids and elephants your in the right place for a great story. I personally was touched by this book. And I am looking forward to speaking with Aston Heath.Aston was born in East Melbourne in 1972. From an early age he enjoyed travelling and picking up languages. He has spent most of his adult life in the Middle East working for a multinational company where he developed a deep desire to follow his passion leaving the corporate world behind. Now he spends his time between Australia, Middle East and Thailand. He gains inspiration from rescued elephants and writing books that help others to simply try again. His books, Mosha the Elephant Who Just Would Not Give Up (Elephants of Thailand Book 2) and Elephants of Thailand: The Smiling Elephant are great for amputees and those who have amputee loved ones.

Today we have a special guest on the show. So, if you like kids and elephants your in the right place for a great story. I personally was touched by this book. And I am looking forward to speaking with Aston Heath.Aston was born in East Melbourne in 1972. From an early age he enjoyed travelling and picking up languages. He has spent most of his adult life in the Middle East working for a multinational company where he developed a deep desire to follow his passion leaving the corporate world behind. Now he spends his time between Australia, Middle East and Thailand. He gains inspiration from rescued elephants and writing books that help others to simply try again. His books, Mosha the Elephant Who Just Would Not Give Up (Elephants of Thailand Book 2) and Elephants of Thailand: The Smiling Elephant are great for amputees and those who have amputee loved ones.

Today we have a special guest on the show. So, if you like kids and elephants your in the right place for a great story. I personally was touched by this book. And I am looking forward to speaking with Aston Heath.Aston was born in East Melbourne in 1972. From an early age he enjoyed travelling and picking up languages. He has spent most of his adult life in the Middle East working for a multinational company where he developed a deep desire to follow his passion leaving the corporate world behind. Now he spends his time between Australia, Middle East and Thailand. He gains inspiration from rescued elephants and writing books that help others to simply try again. His books, Mosha the Elephant Who Just Would Not Give Up (Elephants of Thailand Book 2) and Elephants of Thailand: The Smiling Elephant are great for amputees and those who have amputee loved ones.

This episode of This Must be the Place is the first of our ‘walking tours’ – we are revisiting the walks of the 1980 book “Melbourne on Foot: 15 Walks Through Historic Melbourne”. This episode starts with David speaking with one of the authors of that book, Professor Graeme Davison of Monash University, about the genesis of the book in general. They are then joined by Elizabeth to discuss the Richmond tour specifically. (Confusingly this all takes place in St Kilda, ahead of a walking tour included in a later episode). Back in time, but later in the episode, Elizabeth and David retrace the 1980 tour of the inner suburb of Richmond. While some things have changed since then (beginning with tram routes, and also a cable tram station that has since been swallowed up by Punt Road), many of the houses and landmarks of Richmond’s layers of history remain. The tour takes in Richmond’s genteel hill area (now home to many urologists and cosmetic surgeons), down to the flat and the mix of 19th century housing and factory buildings (many of them now disguising, ‘iceberg house’ style, James Bond style apartments behind), and the civic buildings and shops of Bridge Road. It also takes in what is now known as the Dogs in Space house (reference to the 1987 film), but in 1980 was noted as an unusually large house for such a small street. Graeme had written ‘The Rise and Fall of Marvellous Melbourne’ while living in Canberra. On his return to Melbourne, some of the walks in the book originated as urban history material both for his students and for himself. They were also partly inspired by the book ‘Chicago on Foot’ and the Chicago school tradition of urban walking. Plus, they were also pitched at a wider readership. The authors – who comprised a mix of academics and of community activists - consciously did not pick (then) fashionable suburbs such as East Melbourne or Parkville, but instead encouraged readers to visit parts of the city that they perhaps overlooked or were reluctant to see historic merit in. Graeme’s 4th year dissertation was on Richmond and he was once picked up by the police there, for looking shifty with a bag. It was that kind of place then. Nowadays many of us probably couldn’t afford to live in places like Richmond, but you can still take a walk there. Or visit a urologist, as you see fit.

Hello and welcome to Eden Exchanges. Today we spoke to Peter Raja, Franchisor for Jim's Real Estate in Melbourne's East. Peter recalled his first job and the insights from the retail sector, the move to real estate and his opportunity of a lifetime. Listen as Peter lists the benefits of owning a Jim's Real Estate franchise and the priceless moments with a good work life balance. Also what's required and how to get in touch.

Hello and welcome to Eden Exchanges. Today we spoke to Peter Raja, Franchisor for Jim's Real Estate in Melbourne's East. Peter recalled his first job and the insights from the retail sector, the move to real estate and his opportunity of a lifetime. Listen as Peter lists the benefits of owning a Jim's Real Estate franchise and the priceless moments with a good work life balance. Also what's required and how to get in touch.

In this week's episode, I interview Fiona Harrison a Doula, Naturopath and Massage Therapist who works at Fertile Ground Health Group in East Melbourne. Fiona shares the birth story of her second son Tenzin at the Mercy Birth Centre. Fiona went through the team midwifery group practice at the birth center. After finding out her baby was breech at 37 weeks, Fiona describes how she under went an ECV (External cephalic version) to successfully turn the baby into a more optimal position for birth. ECV is a procedure where an obstetrician manually encourages the baby to change position while the mother lies in a tilted bed. This procedure is carefully monitored to make sure that the baby is not under stress.  With a successful ECV, Fiona was able to birth her baby at the birth center with the assistance of a close friend, her husband, and her midwife. She discusses utilising the various treatments offered by her colleagues at Fertile Ground such as Mother roasting as well as taking homeopathic, having acupuncture administered and eating a variety of easily digestible foods. Topics covered in this episode: external cephalic version, breech babies, pregnancy induction massage, mother roasting, acupuncture, birth centre birth. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes, Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or download our mobile app.

Smithers chats to Brenton Amies and Cam Ralph the morning after seeing she saw their Melbourne International Comedy Festival show Everyday Monsters, playing at Tasma Terrace (6 Parliament Place, East Melbourne) until April 22.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helena Richardson, PhD, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia