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By the time Japanese launched their air attack force on the US Naval base of Pearl Harbour, in Hawaii, raining down a hail of metal from the Pacific sky, the US had already been quietly preparing an Oceania invasion force, flooding troops into hastily prepared Army bases in Eastern Australia. With over a million American troops passing through the country, statistics might suggest that some would have been less desirable guests than others. The frightening reality that at least one would turn out to be a serial killer was a different matter entirely, a reality that certainly seemed to catch both the Americans and the Australians equally by surprise. SOURCES Shaw, Ian (2018) Murder at Dusk: How US soldier and smiling psychopath Eddie Leonski terrorised wartime Melbourne. Hachette Australia, Sydney, Australia. The Argus (1942) Murdered Woman in Doorway. The Argus, Mon 4 May, p3. Melbourne, Australia. The Sun News Pictorial (1942) Albert Park Doorway Discovery. The Sun News Pictorial, Mon 4 May, p3. Melbourne, Australia. Brisbane Telegraph (1950) The Brownout Killer. Brisbane Telegraph, Fri 16 Jun, p.5. Brisbane, Australia. The Kalgoorlie Miner (1942) Melbourne Murder. The Kalgoorlie Miner, Mon 11 May, p.3. Kalgoorlie, Australia. The Sun (1942) Melbourne Police Hunt Brownout Strangler. The Sun, Wed 20 May, p.3. Sydney, Australia. Brisbane Telegraph (1942) Leonski Hanged. Brisbane Telegraph, Mon 9 Nov, p.6. Brisbane, Australia. ------- For almost anything, head over to the podcasts hub at darkhistories.com Support the show by using our link when you sign up to Audible: http://audibletrial.com/darkhistories or visit our Patreon for bonus episodes and Early Access: https://www.patreon.com/darkhistories The Dark Histories books are available to buy here: http://author.to/darkhistories Dark Histories merch is available here: https://bit.ly/3GChjk9 Connect with us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/darkhistoriespodcast Or find us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/darkhistories & Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dark_histories/ Or you can contact us directly via email at contact@darkhistories.com or join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/cmGcBFf The Dark Histories Butterfly was drawn by Courtney, who you can find on Instagram @bewildereye Music was recorded by me © Ben Cutmore 2017 Other Outro music was Paul Whiteman & his orchestra with Mildred Bailey - All of me (1931). It's out of copyright now, but if you're interested, that was that.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rural Aid schedules four hay drops to SA at the end of January to help still-struggling graziers, exports of South Australian tuna to China increase by 708%, and an aerial survey finds waterbird numbers halved across Eastern Australia in the past 12 months.

30th Sunday Ordinary Time - Mark 10:46-52 Helen Cunningham OP is a member of the Dominican sisters of Eastern Australia and The Solomon Islands. She has a teaching background in various areas of education including adult education. She has a Masters in pastoral ministry (USA) and a Masters in Applied Christian Spirituality (Dublin). Both of these degrees were completed after she retired from teaching in schools. Helen has a long history of working as an Associate in Pastoral Ministry and has worked in various dioceses including Maitland-Newcastle. She is currently working in pastoral ministry in the Diocese of Parramatta.

Alistair Waddell, President and CEO of Inflection Resources (CSE:AUCU - OTCQB: AUCUF) joins us to recap yesterday's news (October 3rd) reporting drill results from the phase two exploration program at the Duck Creek project, in partnership with AngloGold. Alistair discusses the Company's exploration strategy focused in Eastern Australia, particularly the northern extension of the Macquarie Arc, which is largely unexplored and hidden under sedimentary cover. Despite the challenges of drilling these large undercover targets, new geophysical surveys and technology like ambient noise tomography are being employed to hone in on potential copper and gold porphyry systems.    Recent drill results indicate promising pathfinder elements such as arsenic, suggesting proximity to porphyry systems. Alistair also shares insights into the partnership with AngloGold, which includes a substantial multi-phase funding agreement allowing for continued exploration without financial contribution from Inflection.   If you have any follow up questions for Alistair please email us at Fleck@kereport.com and Shad@kereport.com.    Click here to visit the Inflection Resources website to learn more about the Company.

In Eastern Australia's underexplored Macquarie Arc, Inflection Resources (CSE: AUCU │ OTCQB: AUCUF │ FSE: 5VJ) is looking to unearth some of Australia's biggest copper and gold mines. Inflection Resources is a sub-brand of NewQuest Capital, an investment group that incubates and finances early-stage mineral exploration projects worldwide.In this interview, Inflection Resources President, CEO, and Director Alistair Waddell discusses the gold and copper exploration opportunity in the Macquarie Arc, Inflection's partnership with global gold mining company AngloGold Ashanti, and current and future activities.Discover Inflection Resources' copper and gold exploration in Eastern Australia: https://inflectionresources.com/Learn more about NewQuest Capital: https://www.nqcapitalgroup.com/Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IgRgFwHqh8And follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

In this episode of True Power, we're joined by Shalimar Abago, the National Manager of People and Culture at Workways Australia. In this episode we dive into the significance of authenticity in leadership, the impacts of psychological safety in the workplace, and the balance between humility and confidence. Shalimar shares his professional mission to create a better world of work and speaks candidly about his own experiences with cognitive and emotional dissonance when unable to live by his values. The discussion touches on the importance of evidence-based approaches in fostering employee well-being, the concepts of positive psychology, and practical strategies for leaders to model authentic and inclusive behavior. Timestamps: 01:30 Shalimar's Professional Background03:10 The Importance of Authenticity in the Workplace04:20 Positive Psychology and Well-being06:13 Challenges of Leadership and Authenticity10:17 Leadership Styles and Authenticity15:20 Struggles with Authenticity in Leadership16:23 Impact on Personal Life and Wellbeing17:26 Realising the Need for Change21:07 Psychological Safety and Authenticity23:25 The Importance of Embodied Practice28:05 Leadership Principles: Safety and Stretch29:36 Final Thoughts and Gratitude About the guest: Shalimar Abago is an energetic and passionate HR leader dedicated to transforming organisations, fostering inclusion and building high-performing cultures. He is currently serving as the National Manager - People and Culture at Workways Australia. Workways is a non-for-profit organisation that's been operating for 30 years. Their mission is to deliver employment, youth and environmental services across Eastern Australia. Shalimar's career journey encompasses time spent in roles focussed on leadership development, employee engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion. He is a leader who is passionate for creating a better world of work. --- Authentic leadership is tricky business, but you don't have to go it alone. I love supporting leaders to stay connected to their deepest selves so they can activate their highest potential and serve the greatest good. Learn about my coaching packages here: https://www.self-fidelity.com/coaching

In this conversation with Soil Scientist Buz Kloot, Dwayne Beck— former research manager to Dakota Lakes Research Farm— discusses the destructive effects of some traditional land management techniques, one of which being tillage. Tillage consistently disrupts soil pore structure and leads to the loss of organic matter, initiating a downward spiral towards desertification. He references the Sahara Desert as an example, which was once a grassland but turned into a desert due to the loss of nutrients.Beck highlights the importance of integrated farming practices that consider the land's natural vegetation and climate. On his travels, particularly in Australia, he noticed significant differences in ecosystems based on rainfall patterns and soil water retention. He notes the challenge of farming in regions like Western and Eastern Australia, where the climate and soil conditions differ from grassland regions. He notes that in tree-dominated regions, water moves deep into the soil during winter, beyond the reach of grass-type crops. This creates a challenge under standard agricultural approaches; nutrients being in the soil, but too deep for crops to reach.He shares his insights on potential solutions, such as integrating perennial crops like sorghum in summer to utilize the nutrient cycles effectively. Dwayne mentions Colin Seis, who developed a system called "pasture cropping" or "grain and graze," which integrates tall grass species and winter crops to create a mixed-species system that enhances nutrient cycling and works in tandem with the seasons. He highlights the benefits of having a mix of perennials and annuals, as it more closely resembles natural ecosystems—urging farmers to not grow dependent on perennial grains. While annual crops focus on producing seeds, perennials primarily aim to survive until the next year— noting that Seis' ‘grain and graze' approach, while an insightful guidepost, will not work in every climate.Dwayne addresses the historical importance of megaherbivores in maintaining landscapes, and how the absence of these animals affects current ecosystems. The subsequent deficiency of deep-rooted species contributes to what he calls a leaky system: soil pH deficiencies leading to water and nutrient leakage. He references Randy Anderson's concept of a "death spiral," and emphasizes the need to restore the soil community to as close to its native condition as possible. This involves reintroducing diversity to rebuild soil's capacity and productivity.In a follow-up conversation with Kloot, Beck discusses ongoing challenges and potential solutions for farming in the Jim River region, specifically focusing on salinity issues. Dwayne emphasizes the importance of integrating perennials into farming systems to address these issues, noting that perennials could help manage salinity, although every property will have its own unique needs.Beck highlights the benefits of having a mix of perennials and annuals, as it more closely resembles natural ecosystems. He notes how pH problems often stem from nutrient cycling deficiencies rather than input deficiencies, recounting an instance where he was asked in a conference how far a farmer would need to go to get lime. Beck's answer was “Three feet.” He wants to remind farmers that lime is often in the soil, possibly beyond the reach of their standard crops, rather than miles away in a lime mine.Beck expressed his concern about the increasing emphasis on bio-oil crops like canola, flax, and soybeans, warning that an over-reliance on these crops could exacerbate issues in the Corn Belt. He also mentions innovative uses for crop residues, such as making lumber from corn stalks, and suggests that tallgrass plants could be harvested biennially for biomass production while still benefiting the soil. He acknowledges that while this approach is not as beneficial as grazing, it is still better than many standard agricultural practices.In all, Beck's wealth of understanding on crop management and long-term planning underscores the need for strategic thinking in sustainable farming, and makes for an insightful conversation about regenerative land management.Additional Links:Dr Randy Anderson's Spiral of Soil Regeneration:Part 1: https://www.growingresiliencesd.com/videos?wix-vod-video-id=6mckHaT2Giw&wix-vod-comp-id=comp-l0v2ecy2Part 2: https://www.growingresiliencesd.com/videos?wix-vod-video-id=aoT8x0VWu_I&wix-vod-comp-id=comp-l0v2ecy2Part 3: https://www.growingresiliencesd.com/videos?wix-vod-video-id=jJwtd5UtUak&wix-vod-comp-id=comp-l0v2ecy2Pasture Cropping with Colin Seis:https://www.wool.com/on-farm-research/weather-the-drought-with-regenerative-agriculture/Dakota Lakes Research Farm:http://dakotalakes.com/

In this episode of "The Court of Public Opinion," Jeremy Cordeaux speaks with Professor Ian Plimer about various topics, focusing on the Liberal Party's new nuclear power policy and its implications for Australia's energy future. Here's a summary of their conversation: Introduction and Health Update: Brief update on Professor Plimer's health and well-being. Nuclear Power Policy: Discussion on the Liberal Party's proposal for nuclear power and its significance. Energy Reliability: The need for reliable, long-term energy sources compared to renewable energy dependent on weather conditions. Current Energy Crisis: The current electricity generation crisis in Eastern Australia and its implications. Political Strategy: Analysis of Peter Dutton's strategy in proposing nuclear power and its impact on the Labor Party and the Greens. International Examples: Reference to nuclear power adoption in Slovakia, Slovenia, and Spain as models for Australia. Green Policies: Critique of the Greens' opposition to nuclear energy and its effects on electricity supply. Public Opinion: The changing public opinion towards nuclear power in Australia. Proposed Nuclear Sites: Discussion on the seven proposed sites for nuclear reactors and their strategic advantages. Cost Considerations: Potential cost reduction strategies through standardized reactor designs and modular reactors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Dr. Joe Vitale for another great episode of Zero Limits Living! This episode, Dr. Joe has special guest, professional speaker, coach, and author, Jaemin Frazer! Jaemin is the founder of The Insecurity Project and specializes in helping entrepreneurs, leaders, and business owners eradicate insecurity so they can show up to life unhindered by doubt, fear, and self-limiting beliefs. He is widely regarded as one of Australia's best life coaches and a leading voice globally on the subject of personal insecurity. Jaemin was recently voted the best personal development coach in Eastern Australia. This year he released a new best seller, The Self-Permission Method, available now!As Always Expect Miracles! Be sure to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more Luxe Content!https://mailchi.mp/luxemedianetworks/luxe-media-officialWatch Last Weeks Episode: https://youtu.be/LVssmnA7rjwYou May Enjoy This Podcast: https://youtu.be/2z3VCqnnTykCheck Out Our Channel for More Content: www.youtube.com/channel/UCBTg3dY8ukEdtIzQtVuYFJQFollow Jaemin Frazer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaeminfrazer/Follow Dr. Joe Vitale on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoevitale/Follow Us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/luxemediastudiosofficial/?hl=enFor Sponsorship & Advertisement Opportunities with Luxe Media Studio Contact:chrisheinze@luxemedianetworks.com

Interview with Neil Young, MD & CEO of Elixir Energy Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/elixir-energy-asxexr-drilling-for-big-gas-in-australia-3282Recording date: 8th April 2024Elixir Energy (ASX:EXR) is an Australian energy company on the verge of proving up a significant new gas resource in Queensland's gas-rich Bowen Basin. With strong macro tailwinds driving Eastern Australia's gas market and encouraging results from recent drilling, Elixir offers investors exposure to a potential high-impact gas play as it moves into a key appraisal phase over the coming months.The company's flagship asset is its 100%-owned Nomgon IX CBM PSC, located in a highly prospective yet underexplored portion of the Bowen Basin. This region has a rich history of coal and gas production and features established export infrastructure, including pipeline connectivity and nearby LNG export terminals.Elixir's recent drilling program has delivered highly encouraging results, confirming the presence of a significant in-place gas resource. A deep exploration well drilled in late 2022 encountered an unexpected gas kick from a previously unknown conventional sand formation, with lab analysis confirming reservoir characteristics analogous to the prolific Perth Basin. The same well also intersected deep coals with very high gas content of 34 cubic meters per ton, pointing to substantial unconventional resource potential.The company is now gearing up for a crucial stimulation and flow testing program, set to commence in May-June 2024. This will be a key catalyst for the stock, with successful tests potentially demonstrating commercial flow rates and paving the way for initial booking of contingent resources.Importantly, achieving commercial gas flows would also likely trigger farm-out discussions with larger industry players. Elixir is already engaged in discussions with several parties, spanning nearby operators looking to build regional exposure, US players with key technical expertise, and Asian gas buyers seeking equity gas supply. Securing a larger partner to fund appraisal and development activities would represent a major de-risking event and validation of the play's potential.The Bowen Basin asset appears well-placed to capitalize on a rapidly tightening East Coast gas market. With legacy conventional fields in decline, the Eastern Australian market has swung from surplus to deficit, with prices recently spiking to nearly US$10/mcf. This structural undersupply is set to persist, driven by strong demand from gas-fired power generation, industrial users, and LNG exports. As a frontier play in a low-risk jurisdiction, Elixir's project has potential to attract premium pricing and generate strong returns even at relatively modest production rates by global standards.With a major resource already confirmed and key catalysts approaching, Elixir appears to be approaching an inflection point. Positive flow test results and a farm-out deal over the coming months could see the market ascribe significant value to the Bowen Basin asset for the first time. And with a rising gas price environment providing a tailwind, Elixir is well placed to emerge as a key source of new supply into Australia's East Coast gas market over the years ahead.View Elixir Energy's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/elixir-energySign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Join BAU as much needed rain lands across Eastern Australia as a late Easter present. The two discuss on how to take deliberate steps in the age of distraction. In this episode, Pat shares his perspective on the importance of pacing yourself, emphasising that recognising the long journey ahead and strategically observing the field is just as crucial as seizing opportunities with quick sprints. Joe highlights the significance of intentionality in affecting the change you wish to see in the world and yourself. Together, they offer a unique blend of strategies for long-term success and immediate impact, inviting listeners to rethink their approach to both life and work in the face of continued disruptions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Dr. Joe Vitale for another great episode of Zero Limits Living! Today Dr. Joe has special guest Author, TEDx Speaker & Coach, Jaemin Frazer. Jaemin is the founder of The Insecurity Project and specialises in helping entrepreneurs, leaders, and business owners eradicate insecurity so they can show up to life unhindered by doubt, fear, and self-limiting beliefs. He is widely recognised as one of Australia's best life coaches and a leading voice globally on the subject of personal insecurity. Jaemin was recently voted the best personal development coach in Eastern Australia.As Always Expect Miracles! Be sure to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more Luxe Content!https://mailchi.mp/luxemedianetworks/luxe-media-officialWatch Last Weeks Episode: https://youtu.be/vrpkj-EzROkYou May Enjoy This Podcast: https://youtu.be/2_ErQIr3LEoCheck Out Our Channel for More Content: www.youtube.com/channel/UCBTg3dY8ukEdtIzQtVuYFJQFollow Jaemin Frazer on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaeminfrazer/Follow Dr. Joe Vitale on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoevitale/Follow Us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/luxemediastudiosofficial/?hl=enFor Sponsorship & Advertisement Opportunities with Luxe Media Studio Contact:chrisheinze@luxemedianetworks.com

A small video caught the eye of Instagramers recently - one involving a whale and a kyak.A drone, hovering over the water at Bondi Beach, captured a person on a kyak paddling away, oblivious to the presence of a whale coasting along directly behind them.Laurel Moffatt reflects on the unique place the humpback whale occupies in Australian waters, and the way it treats the various oceans of the earth as rooms in a sprawling house. She also considers the place this particular humpback occupied in the life of that solitary kayaker. And in doing so, she finds a reflection of our sometimes incapacity to see the biggest things around us, and how an outside perspective is what we might need to see life's the most important ones.LINKSIf you'd like to hear more humpback whale song, we suggest you visit the Whale Trust.There's also lots more to learn about the humpback whales of Eastern Australia at the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.Laurell thoroughly recommends that you check out the original video of the drone, the whale and the kyak.And learn everything you need to know about the whale underwater day-spa here.

The eastern states swelter through a springtime heat wave, stirring memories of the Black Summer fires.

The eastern states swelter through a springtime heat wave, stirring memories of the Black Summer fires.

This week Oli had two guests join him on the Humans of Agriculture Podcast! Lachie Knight and Ned Olsson from Clipex met up with Oli during the 2023 AgQuip Field Days. Clipex is a family business which started in manufacturing a solution for fencing and then expanded into other livestock handling equipment. They now have businesses across the globe in the likes of Ireland and Uruguay. Ned's family established Clipex and Lachie has since joined the team. The trio touch on the following:  Lachie's upbringing with his Dad running cattle throughout Eastern Australia while his Mum was building a career focusing on the people element of succession planning  How the Olsson's developed the fencing product and left the family farm to establish the business Neds' family unit and how each member is gifted and able to contribute to the business in their own way Working with international manufacturers and engineers Ned's passion for business, even as a kid Lachie's connection with customers and what he defines as 'solution driven outcomes' What advice Lachie and Ned have for young people looking at a career in agriculture  "So we're Swedish background and we always say it's the Viking that comes out in us... We're up for a  fight and a bit of a challenge. I suppose always grew up as a kid in our family that if there's a problem, it's just because there's a solution waiting to be found." - Ned

In this episode, Wade and Matt catch up with two contractors from across the ditch, Daniel Rethus from Rethus Contracting and Hayden Bowden from Bowdens Contracting in Eastern Australia, to chat about crops they plant and harvest, potential yields and an insight into how strip tillage benefits their customers.

On today's podcast, we talk with third generation Australian commercial beekeeper, Victor Croker. When we caught up with Victor, he was in the States promoting his new EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) hive system developed with his experience of over the past 40 years of moving beehives around Eastern Australia. His beekeeping business centers on producing over 330,000 pounds of honey and pollinating almonds and other crops each season. Victor and his beekeeping partner started to experiment with EPS hives for their insulation qualities, but quickly found that what was available, was not suitable for commercial beekeepers. So, they set out to design and manufacture hives that they could use in their own operation and survive the subjected rigors and abuse hives receive daily in the field. Their design quickly became so popular, they decided to mass produce the hive and make it available to other beekeepers – first in Australia and now the USA. Thus, was born the HiveIQ. Join us today as we discuss the HiveIQ, it's design, features, future directions and even the HiveIQ software, made with colony and yard management in mind. We hope you enjoy the episode. Leave comments and questions in the Comments Section of the episode's website. Links and websites mentioned in this podcast:  HiveIQ: https://www.hiveiq.com/ Beekeeping Today Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beekeepingtodaypodcast Honey Bee Obscura: https://www.honeybeeobscura.com ______________ Betterbee is the presensting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global offers a variety of standard and custom patties. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode!  Thanks to Strong Microbials for their support of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Find out more about heir line of probiotics in our Season 3, Episode 12 episode and from their website: https://www.strongmicrobials.com Thanks for Northern Bee Books for their support. Northern Bee Books is the publisher of bee books available worldwide from their website or from Amazon and bookstores everywhere. They are also the publishers of The Beekeepers Quarterly and Natural Bee Husbandry. _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thank you for listening!  Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; A Fresh New Start by Pete Morse; Wedding Day by Boomer; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC Copyright © 2023 by Growing Planet Media, LLC

Amanda is an Australian park Ranger whose career has taken her from the turquoise blue coast of South Australia to the broad red deserts of Central Australia and now the subtropical rainforests of the East Coast. She loves having the best job in the world in which she gets the opportunity to fight fires, monitor threatened species, use chainsaws and heavy machinery (aka fun toys), audit and hike long distance trails, occasionally fly across the landscape in a helicopter, and (the greatest privilege of all) work with Traditional Owners looking after Country. Well, that and clean toilets of course, can't leave that out. Inspired by the many Rangers she has worked with in her career, and with no film making or expedition experience, Amanda set off on a new mission on World Ranger Day (July 31) last year called Walking the Thin Green Line Oceania.  Over 366 days, through 8 nations and across 3 oceans, Amanda will travel over 80,000km meeting Rangers and recording their stories in a documentary.  She will also hike more than 1500km to honour the more than 1500 Rangers killed in the line of duty since official records began in 2009.  Amanda will be raising vital funds for the Thin Green Line Foundation's Oceania Fund to support Ranger led projects around the Oceania region. Amanda will complete her epic self-funded journey on World Ranger Day this year on the southernmost point of mainland Australia at Wilson's promontory National Park after more than 35,000km of driving, close to 200 Ranger interviews, more than 25 terabytes of footage, dozens of walking trails and peaks, over 30 flights, more than a dozen boats and ferries, 8 sim cards, 2 Garmin inReach's and more illnesses than you can count on one hand. *** Don't miss out on new episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast that are released every Tuesday at 7am UK time! Hit the subscribe button to stay updated. By supporting the Tough Girl Podcast on Patreon, you can help increase the representation of female role models in the media especially in the world of adventure and physical challenges. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast to contribute. Thank you for your support! *** Show notes Who is Amanda Working as a Park Ranger on the East Coast of Australia  Being a passionate conservationist  Not being scared of doing her own things Her passion for the environment and getting people excited about it Wanting to encourage women and young girls to pursue their dreams Her early years and growing up wanting to be a geologist  Being sports and enjoying spending time outside  Her journey to becoming a Park Ranger  Starting work as a fine dining chef Learning about the slow food movement in Italy  Being involved in the ‘Youth Food Movement' 2008  Wanting to do more to contribute to the world Going to The University of Queensland, Brisbane to study Natural Resource Management  Doing a course called - Protected Area Management  Being inspired by Rangers and the work they were doing  South Australian Graduate Ranger Program  What do Park Rangers do - in Western Australia  Walking the thin Green Line  Preparation and planning for the Expedition The Thin Green Line Foundation, Australia  How the idea came about Hiking 1,600km by the end of her journey to reflect on the 1,600 rangers who have lost their lives while serving  The goals for the expedition and what she wants to achieve Spending 366 days on the road  Starting on World Ranger Day - 31st July 2022 and finishing on World Ranger Day 31st July 2023  World Ranger Conference 2024, France  The Route Map  Planning, logistics and financing the expedition Connecting with people and getting tips and advice from film makers Starting with a map, crunching the numbers and figuring out what the weather was doing The challenges and obstacles with planning along the way Only being able to plan a few weeks in advance and dealing with the stress that brings Self funding the challenge and receiving financial support from her sister and other family members Losing sponsorship due to floods in Eastern Australia and needing to make alternative arrangements  Feeling comfortable taking calculated risks Being all in and knowing the financial risks Meeting incredible people on the journey Speaking to Rangers and filming them for the documentary  Visiting Papua New Guinea, Indonesia The connection between rangers What's going to happen over the next 6 months Having a 3 year plan  Making a documentary about the journey and wanting to share the stories Going back to work full time work in August 2023 The lessons learned from the trip Becoming the first ‘Ranger Ambassador' for the Thin Green Line Foundation The unique challenges faced by female rangers The importance of having women involved in conservation How to connect with Amanda Final words of advice  Why you should consider working in conservation especially in Protected Area Management   Social Media Website: www.walkingthethingreenline.com  Instagram: @walkingthethingreenline  Facebook: @walkingthethingreenline  The Thin Green Line - “A global not-for-profit organisation that provides support to rangers, because rangers are the frontline professionals protecting wildlife and the natural world. We do this by providing effective training, vital equipment, and emergency support to rangers and their families, and developing strong global networks for rangers and their communities.” Website: thingreenline.org.au     

Rewilding looks different in places all around the world, but also shares many similarities: from settler-colonialism to mainstream co-option. In this episode we'll be looking at Rewilding in Eastern Australia. My guest is Eva Angophora.Founder of Wild Beings, barefoot wanderer Eva has spent the most part of the last 5 years living outside in various wild locations, learning and practicing living skills such as friction fire, natural tanning, leatherwork, animal processing/using the whole animal, weaving, natural rope making, wild foods foraging and bird identification. Passionate about sharing a more connected wholesome culture and providing spaces where people can connect with the Old Ways and incorporate more of these skills and practices into their lifestyle choices that lead to connection & a more empowered way of self sufficiency. Eva is a Bushcraft educator working in schools and facilitator of Ancestral Skill Sharing Gatherings, rewilding  workshops, wilderness immersions and women's rewilding gatherings through Wild Beings, co-facilitating alongside Wildcraft Australia for their seasonal family village camps.NotesEva's InstagramWild Beings WebsiteWild Beings Instagram---Rewilding 101What is the difference between mob, clan, tribe, language group?Fish Leather: tanning and sewing with traditional methodsALONE AustraliaAI will increase inequality and raise tough questions about humanity, economists warnThe Collapse of Complex Societies by Joseph TainterSupport the show

SCARED TO DEATH IS EXPLICIT IN EVERY WAY. PLEASE TAKE CARE WHILE LISTENING. Dan will finally have another one from Lynze's least favorite category of stories that we tell here… a claim of UFO sightings and alien abduction. The first story is full of claims of a young family from in the 90s, coming in from a small city in Eastern Australia.Then we examine the story of the Black Flash. Did a shadowy, but seemingly physically very real creature terrorize the residents of a quaint little Cape Cod, Massachussetts summer town? Lynze dazzles us with three spoopy tales. An imaginary friend who might be a friend or might be something else. That is followed up with a strange situation with a woman calling for a man. But who is she and why is she calling out? The final story will probably give you a good chuckle and little chill. New Merch:  Darren's Plumbing at 1800 - STD - GTFO. We'll make them Get The Fuck Out. Brand new Darren's Plumbing tee and long sleeve now available in the bad magic merch store. A cool illustration of Darren's Plumbing van parked outside a home clearly haunted by demons. Head on over to badmagicmerch.com and check it out!Bad Magic Productions Monthly Patreon Donation: Over the years, we have tried to donate back to our local community here in Coeur D Alene. This month, we have decided that in honor of Pride month, we are going to donate locally to the North Idaho Pride Alliance whose mission is to connect LGBTQIA+ people and allies to various community groups so they may create a more inclusive North Idaho through Networking, Educating and Advocating. We will be donating $13,540 to North Idaho Pride Alliance and putting $1,505 into our scholarship fund.  If you want to learn more about North Idaho Pride Alliance, you can visit nipridealliance.comStandup:Standup: If you want to see a very different side of Dan than you see here and possibly see Lynze in the crowd... well you will have to wait until this fall! But get your tickets now and give yourself something to look forward to! He will be all over the US so be sure go to dancummins.tv for ticket links to shows.Thank you for continuing to send in your stories, Creeps and Peepers!**Please keep doing so. Send them to mystory@scaredtodeathpodcast.comSend everything else to info@scaredtodeathpodcast.comWant to be a Patron? Get episodes AD-FREE, listen and watch before they are released to anyone else, bonus episodes, a 20% merch discount, additional content, and more! Learn more by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/scaredtodeathpodcastPlease rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen. Thank you for listening!Follow the show on social media: @scaredtodeathpodcast on Facebook and IGWatch this episode: https://youtu.be/HOVzPMJ2_NUWebsite: https://scaredtodeathpodcast.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scaredtodeathpodcast/](https://www.facebook.com/scaredtodeathpodcast/)Instagram: https://bit.ly/2miPLf5Mailing Address:Scared to Deathc/o Timesuck PodcastPO Box 3891Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816Video/Audio by Bad Magic ProductionsAdditional music production by Jeffrey MontoyaAdditional music production by Zach CohenVarious free audio provided byhttp://freesound.orgOpening Sumerian protection spell (adapted):"Whether thou art a ghost that hath come from the earth, or a phantom of night that hath no home… or one that lieth dead in the desert… or a ghost unburied… or a demon or a ghoul… Whatever thou be until thou art removed… thou shalt find here no water to drink… Thou shalt not stretch forth thy hand to our own… Into our house enter thou not. Through our fence, breakthrough thou not… we are protected though we may be frightened.  Our life you may not steal, though we may feel SCARED TO DEATH."

Joseph Lofthouse and Julia Dakin joins returning guests/co-hosts Shane Simonsen and Simon Gooder. The gang talk plant breeding, landrace style. They dig into hybrids, genetic crosses, wild analogues and fun things like grexes. Joseph and Shane tell everyone how to get started with home-scale plant breeding, and how optimistic they are about the future of food. Joseph Lofthouse is a sixth-generation farmer, working on the land and with plant varieties is great grandparents made. He started his professional career as a chemist, but due to ethical dilemmas decided to go in search of himself, and seek refuge in a monastery before returning to the family farm. He now develops open-sourced landrace varieties of vegetables, and is an author, and teacher. Julia Dakin is a farmer and seed activist in Mendocino County, California. She has been involved in agriculture for most of her life, and has devoted the past few years to growing market crops and teaching the benefits of seed saving, local adaptation, and genetic diversity.  She created most of the content available in GoingToSeed's online courses, and is working on a new course about traditional farming methods in Oaxaca and Guerrero. Shane Simonsen of Zero Input Agriculture started his professional career in a similar place to Joseph before deciding to commit to growing food on his own farm in Eastern Australia. His focus is on perennial staple crops with the goal of achieving [as close to] zero input as possible, breeding for drought-resistance, productivity, and general resilience. Shane also writes some fantastic fiction, writing under the name Heldane B. Doyle! Simon Gooder is a gardener, designer, and nature nerd. He helps run Permapeople.org - an open plant database with his co-founders/friends, and is focused on growing perennials from seed, intensive vegetable gardening, homeschooling a child, building things and connecting with community through gift economies and barter.

Vintage Energy (ASX: VEN) managing director Neil Gibbins joins Small Caps to discuss the landmark achievement of first gas production and revenue from the company's Vali field in the Cooper Basin. Discovered three years ago, the field is among the larger gas discoveries in the Cooper Basin in the past decade with independently certified proved and probable reserves of 101 petajoules of gas. Up to 15% of these reserves are contracted under a supply deal with energy retailer AGL Energy (ASX: AGL) from production start-up until the end of 2026. Vintage is also working to tie-in the Odin gas field, located about 7km from Vali, to the Vali-Beckler pipeline with production anticipated in the third quarter of calendar 2023. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/vintage-energy-announces-first-gas-flows-revenue-vali https://smallcaps.com.au/commissioning-begins-vintage-energy-vali-gas-field/ For more information on Vintage Energy:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/VEN/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Adz from Eastern Australia (@bigfknadz on Twitter) Like a cobra we will strike here at Judas Priestcast! Two longtime Judas Priest fanatics (and new friends) George and Hattie come together from opposite sides of the world, united in their love of the iconic heavy metal band. This time around, your hosts kick off Firepower February with our first ever guest host, Adz. Your trio of hosts share their input on where Judas Priest was as a whole during 2018, look for meaning in "Never the Heroes", and relate some personal stories. The conversation makes a few detours to learn a bit about the Eastern Australian metal scene and the top metal albums of 2022. Join us for drinks and laughs in this episode, and find out whether we deem this a modern classic! Featured song: "Astral Realm" by Ghostsmoker: https://ghostsmokerau.bandcamp.com/album/grief Share what you think about "Never the Heroes"! Find us here: Email: judaspriestpod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/JudasPriestcast Judas Priestcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show! Judas Priestcast is created and produced by: George Silano, Hattie McHatterson

In this podcast Belinda Allen, Senior Economist, speaks with Tobin Gorey, Agri-Strategist, about the latest AgQ, Southern Exposure (published 29/11).  The podcast includes discussion about the impact of floods in Eastern Australia, how commodity prices might interact with currencies and why you should also keep an eye on the weather in South America.   ------ DISCLAIMER ------ Before listening to this report, you are advised to read the full Global Markets Research disclaimers which can be found at www.commbankresearch.com.au. Information in this podcast is of a general nature only. It does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs and does not constitute personal financial advice. This report provides general market-related information, and is not intended to be an investment research report. The information contained in this report is approved and distributed by Global Markets Research, a business division of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945 (“the Bank”). The information is solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments. It does not constitute a personal recommendation or take into account the particular investment objectives, financial situations, or needs of individual clients. Where ‘CBA data' is cited, this refers to the Bank proprietary data that is sourced from the Bank's internal systems and may include, but not be limited to, credit card transaction data, merchant facility transaction data and applications for credit. As the statistics take into account only the Bank's data it may not reflect all trends in the market. All customer data used, or represented, in this report is anonymised and aggregated before analysis and is used, and disclosed, in accordance with the Group's Privacy Policy Statement. The Bank believes that the information in this presentation is correct and any opinions, conclusions or recommendations are reasonably held based on the information available at the time of its compilation but no representation or warranty, either expressed or implied, is made or provided as to accuracy, reliability or completeness of any statement made.

Major flood events have unfortunately been a common occurrence across Eastern Australia over the past couple of years as a result of La Nina weather patterns - and the summer of 2022-23 looks like being more of the same. Much of this flooding has happened at times of year when rainfall is typically low, upsetting the "normal" hydrological cycles and causing fish to respond in some unusual ways. For many anglers this is a sign that it's time to hang the rods up for a bit and make a return to the water once the levels drop and the water clears. But in today's ALF episode we explore how fish respond to flood events in our rivers, estuaries and coastal zones, how to use that understanding to find fish and the styles of lures and techniques that can be effectve during an after flood events. Don't hang your fishing rods up, just use them differently, and in different locations! ___________________ Want more great fishing advice? Consider supporting the ALF podcast by joining Team Doc Lures! My supporters get access to audio masterclasses, vido livestreams, tools and resources to improve their lure fishing results! https://team.doclures.com/ ___________________ Show notes for today's episode are available at https://doclures.com/fishing-floods-greg-vinall

Inundated crops are affected anticipated grain and canola supply and quality, but farmers in the western half of the nation largely are in the box seat to get their crops off with decent quality to get good prices - if everything else remains stable - as the Ukraine-Russia grain deal faces a critical deadline on Saturday

In this episode we hear from Glamorgan bowler Michael Hogan who has been with the welsh county since 2013 but has a first class career going back to 2009 with Western Australia.In this the first of three episodes chatting to Michael he talks about his hometown of Newcastle in Eastern Australia, his family and his earliest sporting experiences.  Michael was very late coming to the first class game ( he was 28 when he made his debut for Western Australia) and he explains the reasons for this.One big love he had was surfing and the sport dominated his teenage years.  He loved watching cricket and his childhood cricketing heroes were Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath.He talks about his early experiences of grade cricket in Sydney and the early difficulties he had convincing himself that he was good enough to play more competitively.  Part of this process was accepting that his bowling action was right for him.  He confirms that this is an important message from him for youngsters to stick with what works for them as long as its safe to do so.Michael lost his mother to cancer during his teenage years and also lost his younger brother in a car accident whilst playing grade cricket.  Both experiences had a big impact on him.  He describes this and talks about how tragedy made him more determined to succeed or, as he puts it, 'taking something good out of a bad situation'.He describes how a phone call from Tom Moody changed his expectations about where he could make it to the first class game.  At the drop of  a hat he flies to Perth for a trial with Western Australia, did well and was offered a contract for the 2009-10 season.  The first game of the season was a 50 over game against Queensland. Michael describes this as well as his first Sheffield Shield game.For those interested in Michael's career you can check the following museum page and the ESPN Cricinfo page:https://glamorgancricketarchives.com/michael-hogan/https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/michael-hogan-275658Michael talks about playing in the Big Bash as well as how he developed his own particular approach to batting.  He was Player of the Year for Western Australia in in 2009/10 and he talks about how he played better when the people around him put trust in him and expected him to play a leadership role.Finally, Michael reflects on his chances of playing Test cricket for Australia.

Thirty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time - Luke 19: 1-10 Trish Madigan is a member of the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of Eastern Australia and the Solomon Islands who has ministered for many years in the Catholic Church in Australia in ecumenical and interfaith relations. Her publications include Women and Fundamentalism in Islam and Catholicism: Negotiating Modernity in a Globalised World (Oxford: Peter Lang, 2011) and Iraqi Women of Three Generations (co-authored with Martha Ann Kirk CCVI; San Antonio, TX: PeaceCenter Books, 2013). She was a member of the Council for Australian Catholic Women from 2015 to 2019 and its chair from 2018 to 2019. She is currently a sessional lecturer in church history in the Diploma in Pastoral Ministry program at Divine Word University, Papua New Guinea.

Flood waters rise again, with 500 flooded in northern Victoria alone. In a changing climate, how common will flooding become? 

In this latest Hindi bulletin: Flags flying at half-mast for the victims of Thailand's deadly childcare centre attack; Unrelenting rain in much of eastern Australia; In India, the Varanasi court to pronounce its verdict on plea seeking carbon dating of the structure in Gyanvapi Mosque-Shringar Gauri case and more news.

Historian Solomon Stanton shares his research on his ancestor John Matthew Richardson. John was a convict who was sentenced to 7 years transportation and had an incredible life as a gardener and botanical collector for the colony. Solomon describes some of the highlights of John's life which include his time working in the Sydney Botanic Gardens, his stint on Melville Island, various expeditions both in and out of Australia, and the discovery of new plants. Two plants were named after John - the Hibiscus Richardsonii and Alyxia Richardsonii. FURTHER READING 'Richardson, John Matthew (1797–1882)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/richardson-john-matthew-2588/text3549, published first in hardcopy 1967. 'Richardson, John Matthew (c.1797–1882)', Global Plants, JSTOR, https://plants.jstor.org/stable/10.5555/al.ap.person.bm000391636 ‘Newsletter, No. 112 September 2002', Australian Systematic Botany Society, https://asbs.org.au/newsletter/pdf/02-sept-112.pdf, page 3. ‘Flora of Australia, Volume 1, Introduction 2ndEdition', Australian Biological Resources Study, CSIRO Publishing, https://www.agriculture.gov.au/sites/default/files/env/pages/5822457a-1744-4aaa-a5e0-74dc485f825d/files/flora-australia-01-introduction-second-edition-2.pdf, page 66. ‘The British in North Australia 1824-29 : Fort Dundas' by Derek Pugh, Published by Derek Pugh 2017, https://www.booktopia.com.au/fort-dundas-derek-pugh/book/9780992355869.html?source=pla&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8uOWBhDXARIsAOxKJ2EAYmo5lKChSbwJWPm5XWxCCcElEoclB0ltLE9rGnpsVidZ6ZjpkCQaAoL1EALw_wcB ‘Three Expeditions into the Interior of Eastern Australia; with descriptions of the recently explored region of Australia Felix and the present colony of New South Wales', by Major T.L. Mitchell, F.G.S and M.R.G.S. Surveyor General, Second Edition, Volume 2, London, T. and W.Boone, New Bond Street, https://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks/e00036.html LINKS Grab a copy of 'Convict Sydney, the real-life stories of 32 prisoners': www.jennifer-twemlow.com Support Convict Australia and receive goodies such as the Convict Australia Newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/ConvictAustralia Join the conversation on our Facebook & Instagram pages: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173850624015866 https://www.instagram.com/convict_australia/?hl=en Start your search for your convict ancestors: https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100ldych https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-100396961-13671424 THANK YOU Special thanks to Solomon Staunton. Music by Ahjay Stelino

On the 29 April 1770, two men attempted to stop the disembarkation of a group of strange and unwelcome visitors on a beach in what came to be known as Botany Bay in Australia. The interlopers were lead by Captain James Cook of the British Royal Navy, and they were the first Europeans to make landfall in Eastern Australia. This incident had huge ramifications not just for the native Australians but also for people 10,000 miles away in Britain. With the so-called bloody code in force, Britons could face the death penalty for over 200 hundred offences. But the government lacked the infrastructure and the public the appetite for execution on an industrial scale. Australia provided a new avenue for the punishment of criminals. In this episode I discuss penal transportation with historian Brad Manera, Senior Historian and Curator of the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park, Sydney. He co-authored Australia's submission to UNESCO which resulted in 11 penal transportation locations in the being listed as World Heritage sites. I began our conversation by asking him to explain the origins of Britain's Australian colonies. Music: Pixabay Picture: A Guard tower at Port Arthur Penal colony, Tasmania Mundoo Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 Port Arthur Guard tower.jpg --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-mainwaring5/message

The Albanese government faces its first major challenge - an energy crisis amid threats of blackouts in Eastern Australia. Where did it all go wrong and how can the Coalition straight-faced blame Labor for it? And what is the answer? Meanwhile, Albo faces criticism for overseas trips - two down, two to go in the next month. Should Albo be a stay at home PM? 

Eastern Australia is dealing with more power shortage problems and potential outages could strike in Tasmania and South Australia on Tuesday. But the country's energy minister is confident they can be prevented and warned Australia is in for a 'bumpy' winter. - Itäinen Australia on jatkuvan energiapulan kynsissä ja sähkönkatkosten mahdollisuus  on olemassa myös Tasmaniassa ja Etelä-Australiassa.

Eastern Australia is dealing with more power shortage problems and potential outages could strike in Tasmania and South Australia on Tuesday. But the country's energy minister is confident they can be prevented and warned Australia is in for a 'bumpy' winter. This is a Russian language content. - Дефицит электроэнергии вызывает множество проблем на востоке Австралии, в Тасмании и Южной Австралии говорят о возможных отключениях электроэнергии. Но министр энергетики страны уверен, что их можно предотвратить, и предупредил, что Австралию ждет тяжелая зима.

More power shortage problems loom in eastern Australia and potential outages could strike in Tasmania and South Australia.

Eastern Australia is dealing with more power shortage problems and potential outages could strike in Tasmania and South Australia  - Nahaharap sa mas malaking problema sa supply ng kuryente ang silangang bahagi ng Australya at maaring magkaroon ng outrage sa Tasmania at South Australia 

Eastern Australia is facing more power shortage problems and potential blackouts could occur in Tasmania and South Australia. -  Australia Timur menghadapi lebih banyak masalah kekurangan listrik dan potensi pemadaman dapat terjadi di Tasmania dan Australia Selatan. 

A perfect storm has caused surge in energy prices along Eastern Australia, with the government looking to coal-fired power stations for relief. Nick McKim Economic Spokesperson for the Greens, says it's disappointing and that Labor is essentially saying they want to use the source of the issue to fix the problem.

Winter is showing its teeth with a bang for residents of eastern Australia. A cold wave is hitting Victoria, New South Wales and south-east Queensland, with the first snow falling in several areas. - Τα δόντια του με το καλημέρα δείχνει σε κατοίκους της ανατολικής Αυστραλίας, ο χειμώνας. Κύμα ψύχους, πλήττει τη Βικτώρια, τη Νέα Νότια Ουαλία και το νοτιοανατολικό Κουήνσλαντ, με τα πρώτα χιόνια να πέφτουν σε αρκετές περιοχές.

In 1880 the bushranger era came to a dramatic end in Eastern Australia with the infamous death of Ned Kelly in Melbourne. Earlier that same year a man just as infamous at the time was hanged at Darlinghurst Gaol after engaging in his own wayward adventures across the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria and in the South Pacific. Some 110 years later the letters Andrew George Scott, known to the 19th century public as 'Captain Moonlite' wrote,came to light in the New South Wales State Archives. These letters gave a surprising insight into the mind of a fascinating character and gave queer Sydney an erstwhile hero. In this episode we explore just a few of Scott's misadventures and discuss his ongoing significance to Australian culture. This episode was written based on the work of Garry Linnell is his book 'Captain Moonlite: The Tragic Love Story of Captain Moonlite and the Bloody End of the Bushrangers'.

Heathen returns following week one of baby life to educate everyone about Japanese Lactation Bars! Gretchen quizzes Heath on sucking titties in pubs and whether or not this should rightfully become a paid gig for chicks getting their boob milk guzzled!Eastern Australia is under water at the moment and Heathen is here to update the world about our friends to the south currently sitting on rooftops waiting to be rescued!In this week's "not financial advice" segment, Heathen talks about buying the dip when the CEO of a company gets caught on camera smoking ice in random Asian lands! Heathen also talks about how they love Paris Hilton even though she's low key an old white dude sitting at a board table.Enjoy!

It's been described as a once in a thousand year event, as cities and towns across Queensland and New South Wales are left devastated by so-called 'bombs' of heavy rain. It's mother nature at her worst, but there are also questions over the management of state dams and whether water should have been released well before the storms hit.  Today, ABC reporters Bronwyn Herbert in New South Wales, and Rachel Mealey in Queensland, take us through an extraordinary and deadly few days.  Featured:  Bronwyn Herbert, ABC reporter, Wardell, NSW Rachel Mealey, ABC reporter, Brisbane

It's been described as a once in a thousand year event, as cities and towns across Queensland and New South Wales are left devastated by so-called 'bombs' of heavy rain. It's mother nature at her worst, but there are also questions over the management of state dams and whether water should have been released well before the storms hit.  Today, ABC reporters Bronwyn Herbert in New South Wales, and Rachel Mealey in Queensland, take us through an extraordinary and deadly few days.  Featured:  Bronwyn Herbert, ABC reporter, Wardell, NSW Rachel Mealey, ABC reporter, Brisbane

We thought this was one species, but we've actually got three different species.

We thought this was one species, but we've actually got three different species.

In this episode, we speak to Brian Gallagher, who shared his insight as the Chief of Sales at Australian Media Owner SCA on the changing media landscape and how the pandemic has helped shine a light on localism. SME businesses were the first to feel the pain of the Covid-19 outbreak in Australia. SCA quickly mobilised a 'Shop Local' campaign on a national basis, with localised campaigns running on social radio shows, where local people could call in and talk up their favourite local businesses. "...because of the very highly social nature of radio, we were also able to use our morning shows, our drive time shows, and our daytime shows to get consumers to call in and tell stories about great local vendors, what they were doing, and how they'd helped them." Brian also spoke on the attractiveness and dominance of the big giants Google and Facebook for SME advertisers and why SCA brought in more digital marketing experts to help their customers understand the importance of advertising outside the giants with a blend of mediums to achieve their goals. "Facebook can operate at any budgetary level. They operate in a dashboarded scenario... It's a slot machine for marketing; depending on how sophisticated a client you are, you can very quickly put a lot of coins in the slot. Cost per acquisition seems to rise inexorably. We feel very strongly that those platforms, while appearing convenient or cost-effective, there's a hidden cost there, and our small to medium advertisers, in the main, don't see how that works. We are fiercely local about our content and our connection with our communities, but we've implemented more and more executives who are experts in digital marketing in these communities so that they can take hold of those advertisers and say, "Yes, you should be in search. "Yes, you should be in social, "but you should be deploying in this manner."  ABOUT BRIAN GALLAGHER Brian has over 30 years' experience in the broadcast and digital media industries, from advertising sales to developing video content production business's. He has focused his career on the successful intersection of content and brand storytelling. Brian has led the successful development of brand integration strategy and workflow for broadcasters and production companies which led to him to build a successful brand funded television programming business. Brian has developed several business's from start-up stage to commercial success. In his current role as Chief Sales Officer at SCA he enjoys driving business growth for the many major advertisers and SME's that SCA support via Australia's largest network of Radio, TV and Digital, by driving a passion for 'great ideas inspired by insight' across the team. ABOUT SCA Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) is one of Australia's leading media companies reaching more than 95% of the Australian population through its radio, television, and digital assets.  Under the Triple M and Hit network brands, SCA owns 99 stations across FM, AM, and DAB+ radio. SCA provides national sales representation for 34 regional radio stations.  SCA broadcasts 93 free to air TV signals across regional Australia, reaching 2.7 million people a week, with Ten Network programming and advertising representation across regional QLD, southern NSW and regional Victoria, Seven Network in Tasmania, Seven and Ten in Darwin, Remote Central and Eastern Australia, and Seven, Nine and Ten in Broken Hill and Spencer Gulf. Sky News Regional will also be broadcast in 17 of SCA's regional markets across Victoria, Southern NSW and Queensland. SCA operates LiSTNR, Australia's free audio destination for consumers housing radio, podcasts, music and news.  SCA also provides Australian sales representation for global open audio platform SoundCloud and Sonos Radio.  SCA's premium brands are supported by social media, live events and digital platforms that deliver national and local entertainment and news...

Wind Song Chardonnay 2018 ALDIThe StoryThe Wind Song Chardonnay 2018 ALDI is a $7.99 Aldi exclusive sourced from vineyards in the Margaret River district of Western Australia. Most Australian wines in the under twenty dollar price range come from South Australia or Southeast Australia. Margaret River is on the other side of the country, near the city of Perth and has a very different climate from the rest of the Australian grape growing areas.Margaret River is a cooler grape growing area with some of the lowest rainfall totals in Australia, cool and dry is exactly what grapes need. The wineries around here tend to be low production and boutique. They are getting a reputation in high-end wine circles for Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillion blends (Bordeaux White style) and Chardonnay. Not the region that you would typically find producing $7.99 grocery store brand wines.The statistic I read in several publications is Margaret River produces 2% or 3% of Australian wine production, but 20% of its high-end wines. So in its own way this Western Australian Chardonnay is an anomaly in the same way the occasional twelve dollars Napa Cabernet Sauvignon is when featured at Trader Joe's or Costco.Aldi does not give tasting or technical notes for its wines, but since the climate is more in keeping with Burgundy in France (if not necessarily the soil), this is a Chardonnay that may be produced in the French style as opposed to Eastern Australia or the familiar California Chardonnay. This is one of the things I love by the exclusive brands from the Aldi, Trader Joe's, Costco, etc., there are wines that would not exist at this price range if not for store brands.If the wineries here can easily sell there Chardonnay for $35 or $40 there isn't much incentive to make one for eight bucks. That makes the Wind Song Chardonnay 2018 ALDI an interesting wine well worth trying. Is it the same as the usual more pricey wines from the region? Probably not, it may be made in a more drink-it-now style, which is fine because I am going to drink it, like right now.But  I thoroughly expect the Wind Song to be a somewhat new experience. I have tasted Western Australian wines at Trade Tastings, but never a value-priced one. I am looking forward to what the tasting experience offers. The alcohol content is 13.2%.Wind Song Chardonnay 2018 ALDI Tasting NotesThe color is clean, clear, pale wheat yellow. The nose is not shy, there is lemon curd, green apple, melon, peach, Anjou pear, light spice, a little vanilla, coconut milk, and spring flowers. It has a great nose.  The Wind Song Chardonnay is dry with a firm mouthfeel and rich flavor. It starts with a stew of grapefruit, melon, and very tart apple, followed by dried apricot pieces, and soft spice. The mid-palate shows a touch of cream, a little of that salty, cashew thing, and tangerine. There is good well-balanced acidity, you know the usual, the acidity allows the flavors to unfold and adds enough of sizzle on your palate to get you reaching for another sip. The finish is full and of reasonable length.The Summary * I have found in my years of writing CheapWineFinder.com that I often find very good Chardonnay, but rarely find great Chardonnay. * The Wind Song Margaret River Chardonnay 2018 is a very good Chardonnay and you have to give it extra points for not only being valued priced but being value-priced from a region that does not do value-priced wine. * Finding greatness in sub ten dollar Chardonnay isn't realistic,