Podcasts about Geraldton

Today Clairsy told Lisa the story of what happened yesterday when he went to pick up his son from work and why he ended up with a big brown stain on his pants. Movie reviewer Ben O'Shea gave Clairsy & Lisa a behind the scenes peek of some of the things that went on in Margaret River during the filming of Nicholas Cage's movie The Surfer which opens this week, he also told the guys whether the movie is any good or not. It's Eurovision time and we've got a W.A guy named Go Jo from Manjimup representing Australia this year. Eurovision expert Clint Drieberg called Claisy & Lisa from Basel in Switzerland where this year's event is being held and told them how he'd just watched Go Jo's rehearsal which involves a giant blender. Lisa pulled a muscle in her shoulder from just a shudder after Clairsy tried to show her Hayden Young's surgery video so they opened the phones to ask how you pulled a muscle. In The Shaw Report, find out the star who is about to become a grand father for the first time. It will surprise you. Lisa told Clairsy about her neice's husband's work as an extra in the Geraldton filmed TV series Invisible Boys, and the disappointing family gathering when they all went to watch him on the show. Clairsy had a request from Lisa to try and help him get into work faster from Fremantle because the traffic lights are slowing him down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Lisa told Clairsy about her trip to Geraldton over the weekend and the unusual thing she saw on the side of the road which prompted the guys to open the phones and text line about other strange things you've seen on the side of the road. Barra was in after the closest AFL round in many many many years and he also told Clairsy & Lisa about a local guy who has just become a UFC champion. In The Shaw Report, the BAFTA TV awards were on overnight and Lisa has all the results plus some audio from a winner that had to be cut from the broadcast and she also told Clairsy what Johnny Rotten from the Sex Pistols is listening to at the moment and it will surprise you. It was Mother's Day yesterday and Clairsy went for a walk with his wife Lori and saw a very strange thing happening during someone else's celebrations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens welcomes back Brendon Ptolomey to discuss the latest trends in Western Australia's regional property market. They start with Karratha, noting limited supply and rising values driven by local factors despite global turmoil. Port Headland's market remains strong with stabilized rents and values, while South Headland shows a balanced market. Geraldton attracts investors due to affordable properties with good rental yields. Kalgoorlie sees growth driven by high gold prices, and Albany thrives on a diverse local economy and coveted real estate. The southwest regions like Margaret River and Bunbury reflect varied market conditions, with unique dynamics in each area influencing property values and demand.

Brett, Tim & Nige are joined by award-winning director Nicholas Verso to discuss his powerful new series Invisible Boys, premiering on Stan. Set in remote Geraldton, the show follows three... LEARN MORE The post Nick Verso on Invisible Boys, Queer Storytelling & Why Authenticity Matters appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Growing up a city kid, it hadn’t dawned on Dr Emma Jones that she could and would dedicate herself to being a Rural Generalist. Then a conversation with other medical students about the benefits of living regionally led her to the John Flynn Prevocational Doctor Program. Taking part in rural placements ignited her passion for regional healthcare. She hasn’t looked back. Now a GP in Geraldton, she thrives in a diverse, flexible career that includes private practice, rural outreach, hospital work, and medical education. Emma shares her journey, the challenges she faced, and the rewards of life as a rural doctor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richie Bell and Lochie Taylor joined Marty Young to review the nine race card at Ascot yesterday. Including the two Group 3 races, the Roma Cup and the Gimcrack Stakes. The team was also joined by Lisa Staples to preview her rides at Geraldton today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richie Bell and Lochie Taylor joined Marty Young to review the nine race card at Ascot yesterday. Including the Group 3 WA Oaks. The team was also joined by Ben Pearce to preview their runners in Geraldton on Cup Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuing with the aim of this podcast, conversations with entrepreneurs, executives and experts, the people who know what’s going on, and the people who make things happen.....today’s guests - plural – are two people who really know what’s going on and are making things happen, by making things themselves, here in Australia. Murchison River Swags is a manufacturing business based just North of Geraldton, WA and, if you trust the reviews, make some of the very best camping swags in the country, if not the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode, we dive into Invisible Boys, the Stan original series adapted from Holden Sheppard's award-winning novel. The story follows four young men navigating identity and sexuality in a coastal country town—a perspective rarely seen on Australian screens. Joining the podcast is Director Nicholas Verso and Cinematographer Jason Hargreaves ACS. We discuss how Nick optioned the book and his journey breaking into directing, the collaborative writing process, and the challenge of helming all ten episodes as the sole director. Nick and Jason break down their approach to coverage and lighting, and we share stories from filming in Geraldton—officially the windiest town in Australia.

We were beyond lucky to interview the Aussie ICON that​ is @holdensheppard right as INVISIBLE BOYS, the series based on his book by the same name, is dropping on Stan! We're so excited for the release of the series and so glad we got to celebrate with you Holden!Can't wait for you all to tune in, but first, here's more about Holden:Holden Sheppard is an author from Geraldton, Western Australia. His debut coming-of-age novel, Invisible Boys, won multiple accolades including the 2018 City of Fremantle Hungerford Award and the 2019 Western Australian Premier's Book Award and was adapted as a 2025 television series on Stan Australia. His second novel The Brink, a thriller, won multiple accolades, and his third novel King of Dirt, described as "a modern-day Brokeback Mountain", will be published in June 2025. Holden's writing often focuses on themes of masculinity, sexuality and mental health. He lives in Perth's north with his husband and his V8 ute. INVISIBLE BOYS is out NOW on STAN!

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As we launch a new year of Out on the Paddock for 2025, we smash the first episode through the covers for four with an incredible look back across over 150 years of Cricket played in and around the Geraldton region. As part of our "A History of" series, we hear from two individuals who have played large parts in both creating and capturing the history of Geraldton and its incredible array of clubs and players that make up this highly successful association. Recorded just hours before one of the most successful weekends in Geraldton Cricket history, this episode allows for you to hear and understand why this association continues to often "play above its weight grade" and also continues to produce outstanding players and officials, often influencing greatly WA Country Cricket as a whole. Be engaged with hearing why a place so far removed and remote from the mainstream and bulk of Cricket played in Western Australia, can keep showing up and keep maintaining an incredible standard of play. A great first up listen for 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liv Declerck and Isabel Vieira discuss St John WA's innovative new strategy for healthcare delivery. Consumer Price Index data buoys rate cut hopes; WA launches defence industry strategy; and Developer snaps up 162-hectare Geraldton site.

Robbie and Carly speak to Katie from MAFs who speaks out on her treatment on national telly, Adam McGuire’s Midweek Madness It’s a Chinese New Year Quiz, - Psychic Alison Maiden takes your calls Natalie from Geraldton and Peta from Kambalda and - Robbie Neighbour thinks he's a WEIRDOSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the pod Joey explains the phrasing of an order he was asked to pickup which had him perplexed, Junior had a bizarre phrase shouted at him at Sushi Train and Jake is sleeping more than ever before. Plus the boys are ripping into a gym inspired edition of “Whose Review” and Junior boy handing out this week's Hero to the good people of Geraldton… who we love by the way. Just A… Sushi Train Whose Review - Gyms Sleep Cycle Gero Hero Send us a textHey Guys! If you're enjoying the show - the best way to show your support would be to send this episode to a friend! Simply hit share, tell them we're alright and we'll be forever grateful! Support the show

Yes OTAMIXers! The silly season is upon us and there is a bonus mix to be had.  This one was mixed live on the deck of 30 Knots Distillery in Geraldton in 45 degree heat so it is literally coming in hot! Some more mainstream tracks to suit the location but still a chilled summer vibe! Press play and let the sunshine in! I wish you all a very merry Christmas from Western Australia to wherever you are. Peace, love and Ice cream DJ OTA

A 21 year old who mowed down and killed eight calves on a property near Geraldton in August has been sentenced to ten months behind bars.

Things are constantly changing in real estate nationwide but the one factor that never changes is this:  we can always rely on news media to distort the facts and deliver a steady flow of misinformation to Australian consumers, all in the interests of attracting readership, with little regard for accuracy, honesty or fairness. The past week or so has been chockful of media nonsense. If you can believe the headlines, the national property boom is over, house prices are plunging, the rental boom is over and the North Queensland city of Townsville is a mining town. One of the constants of my 40-plus years charting Australian real estate is that there are lines and lines of idiots scrambling to be the first to declare that a boom is over, usually long before it actually is. This is often fed by data research entities like CoreLogic where the key people never let the facts get in the way of good headline and free publicity. So Australia has been resplendent lately with strident headlines declaring that the national property boom is over or words to that effect. Here's the first problem: we don't have a national property boom so it's rather odd to declare that something which doesn't exist is finished. We have certainly had a boom in Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane among the capital cities, but certainly nothing remotely resembling a boom in the other five state and territory capitals.  It's a similar scenario in the regional markets, with a variety of different situations ranging from downturn and stagnation to moderate growth and, in some cases, strongly rising prices. But nationally growth in house and unit prices has averaged 6 or 7 percent throughout 2024 – and lately the annual growth rate, as a national average, has been 4 or 5 percent. Only in the fertile imaginations of media headline writers would that constitute a boom. But, according to various media outlets, this mythical boom is over – even though the latest figures for annual growth in three of our capital cities and three of our state regional markets are still well above 10%. The only places where the evidence suggests the boom is over are the ones where a boom never took place – like Melbourne, Hobart, Darwin and Canberra. But not only, according to media, is the fictional national boom over, but property prices are plunging. One headline in Fairfax media claimed to reveal Why property prices are plunging across Australia – amid warning they could slide even further. A close examination of the article underneath this startling headline discovered there was no evidence in the story to justify the headline. Quite simply, the headline was a blatant fabrication – which, sadly, is all too common in today's news media. The article revealed that Sydney's median price was 0.8% lower than three months earlier but 3.3% higher than a year earlier, while Melbourne was down 1% over three months. Nothing in those figures goes even close to “prices plunging”. In the other major cities prices were still rising and indeed were still growing at boom time rates. House prices were also up in the Combined Regions in the latest month, the latest quarter and the past year– and unit prices were also up nationally, both in the cities and the regions. So, there was very little sign of even minor decline in prices anywhere and certainly no evidence at all of price plunging.  So this was yet another instance of a headline which was an outright and blatant lie. And who wrote this rubbish? well, it was the champion of negative media about residential real estate, the endlessly sad Shane Wright who has devoted his career to writing nonsense about property markets. But wait, there's more. Not only is the fictional national price boom over, but apparently the rental boom is over as well! There have been strident headlines and soundbites inferring that rents are no longer rising.  As is so often the case with these big sweeping media statements, the claim was based on a single month's figures from one source. Nationally, rents rose only 0.2% in November, according to CoreLogic, therefore the boom is over in the simplistic minds of attention-seeking analysts and journalists. And, yes, once again, the source of this myopic and shallow analysis is CoreLogic, a business which publishes lots of major real estate data but is quite dreadful at analysing what it all means. So CoreLogic's head of research Tim Lawless said: “At 5.3% annual growth, rents are still rising at more than twice the pre-pandemic decade average of 2.0%, but given the weak monthly change the annual trend is set to slow further from here. “It will be interesting to see if the rate of rental growth rebounds through the seasonally strong first quarter of the year in 2025, but beyond any seasonality, it looks increasingly like the rental boom is over”. But other sources tell a different story. SQM Research records a monthly rise of a tick under 1% as the national average for residential rents, with Adelaide up 1.1%, Perth rising 1.9% and Canberra up 1.5%. The national vacancy rate remains a fraction above 1%, essentially unchanged from three years ago, so can anyone justify a claim that the rental shortage crisis and rising rents is all done and dusted? Hardly. Another startling set of headlines resulted from the latest Regional Market Update from CoreLogic which declared that the highest capital growth was occurring in Queensland and WA mining towns. I was truly perplexed because I know there has been little price growth recently in mining towns like Karratha, Port Hedland and Newman in WA and Moranbah in Queensland. However, the headlines resulted from CoreLogic boffins – yes, it's CoreLogic again - re-defining major regional cities as mining towns.  Apparently Townsville, which has one of the most diverse economies in regional Australia, with only minor influence from the resources sector, is now a mining town.  So is the key Central Queensland of Mackay, apparently, despite being 2-3 hours' drive from the nearest coal mine. In WA, the key regional city of Geraldton is also, apparently, a mining town, according to Core illogic, although the nearest iron ore mine is an hour's drive away. All of this, and a whole lot more, reinforces our view that there is more misinformation than actual information in mainstream media. And that any real estate consumer who bases a decision on the content of media reports is at risk of making a very bad decision.

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Cultured rock oysters are being harvested from the Abrolhos Islands waters off the coast of Geraldton for the first time. 

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Friends reunited as Perth crusher Luke Joseph Ryan joins us to talk all about Geraldton WA. We talk all about Luke's past as a tortured artist, an irregularity on the 50 buck note and a gnarly shipwreck and mutiny. Subscribe to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/communitynoticeboard Hit us up with tips and stories at: Insta: communitynoticeboardpodDiscord: Community Noticeboard PodcastEmail: communitynoticepod@gmail.comFb: Community Noticeboard Podcast  https://linktr.ee/CommunityNoticeboardPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we chat to John Welborn, Executive Chairman of Fenix Resources, is a highly profitable, fully integrated mining, logistics and port services business with assets in the Mid-West region of Western Australia. The Companies flagship operations is their Iron Ridge Iron Ore Mine which is a premium high grade, high margin, direct shipping iron ore operation located approximately 360km northeast of Geraldton that hosts some of the highest-grade iron ore in Western Australia. John is a Chartered Accountant and a former professional rugby player and Wallaby, developing his career in the mining industry over the last decade in executive management and board positions with a handful of companies. As the executive chairman of Fenix Resources, he's going to share his journey from playing professional rugby moving into the resources sector, the history of Fenix Resources, their relationships with indigenous community, overview of the iron ore industry and much more. John will be attending the Resourcing Tomorrow Event (3-5 December, London) which is Europe's largest mining event, designed to foster innovation, drive collaboration, and accelerate growth in the mining industry. Use code DIGDEEP10 for a 10% discount on Delegate Passes when you register here: https://hubs.ly/Q02WXjzd So grab your tickets now and hopefully we will see you there KEY TAKEAWAYS  Fenix Resources is a rapidly expanding iron ore producer in Western Australia, known for its unique approach to logistics and operations, including the use of road transport instead of traditional rail systems. The company places a strong emphasis on building relationships with local communities and indigenous groups, ensuring that their operations benefit the local population and respect cultural heritage. Technological Integration: Fenix Resources leverages advanced technologies, including AI for fleet management and driver training, to enhance operational efficiency and safety, particularly in their haulage operations. Fenix Resources aims to triple its production from 1.3 million tonnes to 4 million tonnes per annum by early 2025, with a focus on sustainable growth and profitability in a volatile iron ore market. BEST MOMENTS "I think the connection between running mining companies and being a part of a rugby team is really obvious... It's about building teams to be successful." "We believe... that we can make smaller capital investments with quicker capital returns based on known margins." "We don't believe that we need a railway to deliver low cost, high quality, efficient bulk commodity transport." "Our opportunity is to revalue that investment and monetise it... providing value across the value stream to the Wiradjuri American people, to the state government, and certainly to the Midwest." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org GUEST SOCIALS Website: https://fenix.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fenix-resources/ X: https://x.com/Fenix_Resources YouTube: www.youtube.com/@fenixresourcesltd452 Email: info@fenix.com.au ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

Lochie Taylor and Richie Bell join Marty Young to analyse all the results from yesterday's meeting at Ascot. The first day of The TABtouch Pinnacles carnival.  Michael Grantham also joined the team to preview his runners at Geraldton this afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Grantham joined the boys ahead of a big day at the Geraldton Turf Club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textHolly the OT is very proud to be supported by Otuition - an online professional development community created by OT's for OT's. Use my code HOLLYOT15 for 15% off your annual subscription! https://otuition.com.au/Welcome to the OT PODCAST JOB BOARD - An interactive job board where you can hear directly from the businesses themselves. You'll hear about the fun parts of each business, but also about the important stuff (think wages, billables and what supports are on offer). I asked all businesses for one thing - honesty and transparency. I hope you find this series valuable on your job hunt!I said I was done for the year, BUT I couldn't resist the chance to speak with Rach and Sam, the legends at All Star Therapies in Geraldton. All Star are one of the most inclusive and neuro-affirming clinics I have come across, and they would make such a beautiful workplace for new grads OR experienced therapists. Check them out: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/allstartherapies/Website: https://www.allstartherapies.com.au/careers

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Send us a textHad a chat with horticulturalist Sally Dighton of Geraldton.Stoked to introduce you guys to another wild and awesome person with a passion for WA Flora. Finad Sally here:https://www.salthegardeninggal.com.au/Are you an avid HYE listener?Click the link below to check out our sponsor - Verigrow and use the discount code "HERB" for a 10% discounted rate on all items.LISTENERS ONLY LINK: https://www.verigrow.com.au/?ref=herbSupport the show

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It's one of Australia's worst infrastructure failures, a time bomb counting down to catastrophe for a city and farming community unaware of the threat until one man's alarming discovery.

Octava Minerals Ltd (ASX:OCT) managing director Bevan Wakelam joins Proactive's Tylah Tully to discuss Program of Work (PoW) approvals for exploration of four priority antimony targets at the Yallalong Project. The approvals, granted by the Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry, Regulation & Safety (DMIRS), cover exploration and planned drilling activities at the project site. The Yallalong Project is approximately 220 kilometres northeast of Geraldton, Western Australia, and comprises two granted exploration licences, E70/5051 and E09/2823, covering 63.4 square kilometres and 94 square kilometres respectively. Antimony mineralisation at Yallalong is linked to quartz-veined zones within sheared sedimentary rocks adjacent to mafic intrusive dykes in a larger shear zone, a common setting for antimony deposits globally. Octava's exploration team has initiated fieldwork, focusing on geological mapping and rock chip sampling across the four priority targets. Additionally, heritage discussions are ongoing with relevant landholder groups to secure clearances ahead of the planned drilling phase. #ProactiveInvestors #OctavaMinerals #ASX #YallalongProject #AntimonyExploration #POWApproval #WesternAustraliaMining #NewEnergyMetals #MineralExploration #GeologicalMapping #RockChipSampling #AntimonyTargets #MiningUpdate #FieldworkProgress #MineralDiscoveries #MiningNews #ExplorationLicenses #ShearZoneGeology #MiningProjects #AustralianMining #EnergyMetals #AntimonyPotential #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Mark and Tets ponder bananas, finger limes and mulberry trees that aren't bearing fruit, and offer some solutions.01:00 Finger limes not fruiting11:19 Can you transplant Geraldton wax plants?17:30 Grevillea leaves turning brownMark Tucek is filling in for Sabrina Hahn.Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

This week, Brendon Ptolomey provides a breakdown of WA's regional propetry markets, from Albany to Hedland, Busselton to Bunbury, Kalgoorlie to Geraldton. All markets are covered and up to date!

Προσκύνημα στον Ιερό Ναό των Αρχάγγελων Μιχαήλ και Γαβριήλ πραγματοποιεί η Ελληνική Κοινότητα Geraldton, με αφορμή το πανηγύρι του φερόμενου ναού, στην αρχή Νοεμβρίου.

 Some farmers near Geraldton are not happy their local council has decided to give the green light for the re-zoning of a property that could result in a vanadium processing plant being built in a farming area.  

Interview with Bert Keulder & Deryck Tan Todays interview is with Bert Keulder & Deryck Tan as we travel north for part 2 of the WA trip! Today we suffer a vehicle breakdown, go diving around Geraldton and chat about the highlights and memorable fish from the trip. Important times 00:13 Intro 03:20 G'day guys, we have some bad news! 07:25 Diving Geraldton 09:40 Cuttlefish and Dhufish 14:50 Berts nightmare: Deryck and the Buff Bream 18:00 Tough dive conditions 20:45 Broken anchor 26:25 Bert's onboard cooker 29:35 Plans for the rest of the trip 34:15 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links   Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | Get 10% off Sharkshield Technology | Freedom7 or Scuba7 enter the code NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad' | ‘Jobfish Tribute' | 99 Spearo Recipes use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Police are prosecuting a 31-year-old woman from Geraldton for stealing menstrual products from a store earlier this year. This week, Olivia Cleal spoke with Rochelle Courtenay from Share The Dignity about the reality of period poverty in Australia. Olivia shares more with Tarla Lambert in today's episode.Also today, we go through some findings from WGEA on the gender pay gap in the Commonwealth public sector, and how it compares with Australia's private sector. Plus: Peter Dutton has unveiled his nuclear energy plan. Will it convince voters?Stories discussed this week:Jacinda Ardern heads new empathy and kindness program for global political leaders‘She wasn't meant to live': Swimmer Alexa Leary has qualified for the ParalympicsCoalition talks ‘hope' while outlining plan for building seven nuclear reactorsThe public sector has a smaller gender pay pap than the private sector, but women are still earning much less‘Disgusting': Woman in Geraldton faces trial for stealing $10 packet of period productsThe Crux is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women-founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women's Agenda.Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who, how and why.  Put brutally, those are the three questions a coroner has to answer when investigating a death.   Seemingly simple questions. But sometimes so hard to answer. Sometimes impossible.  In the coming weeks and months in Western Australia, headlines will be writ large about inquests set to be held.  Cleveland Dodd – the young man who died by his own hand in the custody of WA's Department of Justice.  JC – the young indigenous mother shot by a police officer in Geraldton.  And Lisa Govan – the young woman last seen outside a Kalgoorlie bikie den in 1999. And then never seen again.  All inquiries which all the families involved hope will provide some answers, some truth out of death.  Joining Tim on Court in the Act is Noor Blumer – director of Blumer's lawyers whose practitioners are well practised in representing those hoping for answers out of an inquest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

rWotD Episode 2593: 13th Brigade (Australia) Welcome to random Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of a random Wikipedia page every day.The random article for Sunday, 9 June 2024 is 13th Brigade (Australia).The 13th Brigade is an Army Reserve formation of the Australian Army. Originally formed in 1912 as a Militia formation in Victoria, the brigade was re-raised as a First Australian Imperial Force unit during World War I and fought on the Western Front. In the interwar years, the brigade was re-raised as a part-time formation based in Western Australia and later fought in the New Britain Campaign during World War II. It is currently headquartered at Perth in Western Australia and has units located across the state in locations such as Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Albany, Katanning, Joondalup and Rockingham. The current brigade was formed in 1988 and is tasked with the protection of Western Australia. It forms part of the 2nd Division of the Australian Army.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:12 UTC on Sunday, 9 June 2024.For the full current version of the article, see 13th Brigade (Australia) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Kimberly Neural.

In this episode, the Reese Bros delve into their time living in Geraldton, Western Australia, recounting a series of surreal and sometimes unsettling experiences from their childhood.The brothers open up about the peculiarities of their neighbourhood, including encounters with the unconventional lives of their neighbours. They recall visiting a friend's house regularly to play Xbox, unaware that the friend's mother was a prostitute who sometimes worked from home, leading to awkward encounters with various visitors.Reflecting on their childhood innocence, the brothers also share their realisation about another friend's father being a pedophile, a revelation that came later in life, adding a somber note to their memories of growing up in the area.The Reese Bros paint a vivid picture of the eccentricities and tragedies that surrounded them, from the tragic death of neighbours in a house fire to chance encounters with intoxicated individuals seeking shelter and companionship.Amidst these anecdotes, the brothers also stumble upon unexpected discoveries, such as finding a discarded needle kit while wandering in the bush, highlighting the stark realities that lurked beneath the surface of their seemingly ordinary surroundings.As they reminisce about their past, the Reese Bros marvel at the power of online connectivity, sharing the surreal experience of being recognized by a childhood acquaintance once they began creating videos, a testament to the reach and impact of their online presence.Join the Reese Bros as they navigate the complexities of their childhood in Geraldton, offering insight into the coloruful characters and events that shaped their formative years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australian charity BlazeAid is rebuilding fences on farms north of Geraldton after a devastating fire just before Christmas.

I've never had the pleasure of meeting Dominic Tourneur but I'm aware of his prominence among Adelaide jockeys and his success rate over a long period of years.  We decided to find out a little more about his journey in racing by inviting him onto our podcast, and he was happy to oblige. Dominic was originally apprenticed in Perth but by his own admission was pretty half hearted in those early years. He worked a second job for most of his time in Geraldton where he won seven local premierships. Finally he bit the bullet and moved to Adelaide in 2005. He wouldn't change a thing. Dominic begins by talking about his Mauritian parents Marie and George. The premiership winning rider looks back on the day his mother told him about a newspaper ad calling for apprentice jockeys. Dom talks of his first master, former champion jockey Graeme Webster. He remembers a transfer to another Perth trainer Ted Martinovich who struggled to get young Tourneur focused. Dom says he finished his apprenticeship with an unimpressive CV. He talks of short stays in various towns before settling in Geraldton 400 kms from the capital. He looks back on those early days with partner Melissa by his side, and some temporary accommodation. Dominic rode at Geraldton meetings but also worked a second job at a local car yard. He looks back on his coming of age as a jockey, and seven Geraldton jockey titles. Tourneur says he felt he was riding well enough to consider a move interstate. The toss of a coin decided his future. He talks of the method he used to alert Adelaide trainers of his availability. Dom acknowledges the leading trainer who used his services at trackwork, and gave him his first SA winner. The jockey looks back on the important win that announced his arrival in the state. He was thrilled to become associated with a promising stayer who would take him to Melbourne and bring him high profile opportunities.  Dom talks of the hype associated with his Melbourne Cup mount. He couldn't believe he was on the favourite in the iconic two miler. He takes us through that Cup of 2009. The jockey reflects on two Gr 1 seconds on the same horse three years later. Tourneur looks back on a successful association with prominent trainer Phillip Stokes, and the thrill of his first Gr 1 win. He pays tribute to Hucklebuck, one of his all time favourite horses. He rode the Elvstroem gelding in all but one of 19 starts for six wins including a memorable Gr 1 at Flemington during the 2014 Melbourne Cup carnival. Dom recalls making it a double in the final race on the same programme. He says the day was made even more special when the owner of his two winners turned up unexpectedly from Hong Kong. The jockey acknowledges the talents of two other notable winners he got to ride. He talks of a chronic back problem which required major surgery. Dom talks about the second job he instigated when Adelaide racing slipped into the doldrums a few years ago. He talks about the interests of son Blake and daughter Hannah. The successful jockey reflects on an Adelaide premiership win, and the luxury of being able to keep away from the sweat box. Dom looks back on a career that has brought him 1750 winners. He still regrets having wasted valuable time early in his career. It's a laid back chat with a very amiable Adelaide jockey.

There were some dramatic events in Mullewa, east of Geraldton over the weekend, with local farmers fighting between 15 and 30 fires that are believed to have been deliberately lit. 

An emergency level bushfire is burning on bush and farmland north of Geraldton, in the Shire of Chapman Valley. 

Today on the show I speak to the wonderful, mother of 3, Reanne Waddell. Reanne came into this world at 27 weeks via c-section after her mother had a placental abruption. Reanne also contracted sepsis and spent the first few months of her life in hospital. Her start to life definitely wasn't the best and why I think her story is so amazing. Her first she had in hospital and ended in a c-section at the pushing stage which she says felt really let down about. For her second ,with the support of her husband and a doula she had a freebirth at home after disengaging her midwife half way through the pregnancy due to financial reasons. For her third she had a complete wild pregnancy and a longer (although still straight forward) birth. Reanne also touches on her breastfeeding struggles and how she realised that some of the struggles were related to trauma during childhood - I really appreciated her sharing this as I know it's not always easy to go there. Reanne is very mild mannered and quiet but really a powerhouse of strength underneath it all. I loved chatting to her and hearing her discoveries along the way.  Bio:  Born premature at 27+3, 27th June 1995 1 of 5 children, I'm the 4th child Born via emergency c section  1st 6 years of life was in Perth, then 7 years in Geraldton before moving back to Perth, where I've stayed since.  Met my husband in 2017, he has 2 children from a previous marriage, we married in 2019, had our first son in 2020, second son in 2022 and our 3rd son in August 2023.