Podcasts about Goondiwindi

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

Episode Overview Stephen Anderson sits down with Tim Bateup, a STEM teacher from Roma State High School, who's kicking goals in rural education. Recently awarded a $10,000 Toyota STEM scholarship, Tim's headed to London to bring back fresh ideas for his Southwest Queensland students. From his roots in digital technologies to pioneering virtual lessons in the Queensland Virtual STEM Academy, Tim shares how he's bridging the gap for kids in the bush. We explore his gypsy-like teaching journey, the power of virtual learning, and why country life beats the city chaos any day.   Key Topics Discussed   From Digital Tech to STEM All-Rounder Tim traces his path from teaching digital technologies to blending woodwork, science, and maths in the STEM space.   Toyota Scholarship: London Calling Hear how Tim plans to use his $10,000 award to attend the New Scientist conference and visit UK schools.   Queensland Virtual STEM Academy Discover this futuristic program—think avatars, live lessons, and on-demand videos—bringing expert teaching to rural kids.   Rural Teaching: Challenges and Rewards Tim reflects on life in Emerald, Goondiwindi, and Roma, and why the bush is the best place to teach and live.   What's Next: A Virtual Future Tim's eyeing a permanent gig in virtual education—find out how you can get in on this growing field. Links and Resources:   Roma State High School: www.romashs.eq.edu.au (Check for school updates)   Queensland Virtual Academy: www.education.qld.gov.au (Search for virtual programs)   Toyota STEM Scholarship: www.toyota.com.au/community/scholarships   Smart Jobs (Teaching Opportunities): www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au   DATTA Queensland: www.dattaqld.org.au Connect With Us:   Host: Stephen Anderson – podcast@dattaqld.org.au (mailto:podcast@dattaqld.org.au)  

Running a farm comes with its fair share of challenges, and it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day. But some of the biggest opportunities for growth come from stepping outside our own operations, connecting with others, and learning from those facing similar challenges. Stronger businesses, smarter decisions, and a more resilient industry all start with farmers coming together and sharing knowledge.    This episode is all about the power of grower groups - why they matter, the impact they have, and why getting involved can be a game-changer for your farm and business.    I'm joined by Pippa Jones, who, alongside her husband, runs a mixed farm near Goondiwindi, QLD. Beyond the farm, Pippa has played a key role in the Macintyre Ag Alliance, helping to drive innovation and support for local farmers. She also works as an extension officer with NSW Local Land Services and represents the Northern NSW Drought and Innovation Hub. On top of that, she's a 2024 Nuffield Scholar, exploring how carbon farming can be both a profitable opportunity for farmers and better supported on a global scale.    Together, in this episode, we explore:  The critical role of grower groups like Macintyre Ag Alliance and the impact they're having in southern Queensland and northern NSW.  Why getting involved in these networks goes far beyond just improving technical farming skills.  How simplifying your farm business model can give you the time and space to pursue off-farm interests, leadership roles, and industry impact.  Why we should all back ourselves as leaders, even if we don't see ourselves that way just yet.    At Farm Owners Academy, we're proud to be partnering with Macintyre Ag Alliance and other grower groups across Australia to help farmers connect, learn, and thrive.    If you haven't yet, I encourage you to seek out your local grower groups and engage with your regional drought and innovation hubs-they offer invaluable resources and networks that can help you navigate challenges and future-proof your farm business.    You can access more information about the items discussed in the episode below:    Macintyre Ag Alliance – click here https://www.macintyreagalliance.com/   Drought and Innovation Hubs – click here https://www.agriculture.gov.au/agriculture-land/farm-food-drought/drought/future-drought-fund/research-adoption-program/adoption-innovation-hubs   Nuffield Scholarships – click here https://www.nuffield.com.au/     Pippa, thank you for your time, your insights, and your leadership. I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did.    Keep winning.    Jeremy Hutchings & the Farm Owners Academy Team 

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

Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Tony Cross, a passionate educator, and Principal at the Byron Bay Community School. Tony's journey to teaching began far from the beaches of Byron—he grew up in the rural town of Goondiwindi, Queensland, where childhood freedom shaped his values and perspective on life. After studying at UNE University in Armidale and then moving to Sydney for work, Tony made a life-changing decision in 2017 to call Bangalow home. Tony opens up about the moment he realised he wanted to be a teacher, sharing insights into why the profession is so rewarding. In a world dominated by technology, Tony reflects on the challenges young people face in developing real-world communication skills and why he believes meaningful conversations are more important than ever. He also shares his thoughts on leadership, connecting with nature—especially the beach and ocean—and the history of the Byron Bay Community School.If you'd like to share your story or provide feedback, please contact us via email at chrishanley@byronbayfn.com 

Acting Assistant Commissioner Andrew Massingham joined Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast to several cases of repeat offenders getting bail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acting Assistant Commissioner Andrew Massingham joined Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the latest crime in Queensland including two significant incidents, one in Goondiwindi and the alleged assault of LNP candidate Sean Dillon.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the podcast, we're thrilled to introduce Jade Mackay, a dynamic marketing consultant and rural business woman whose diverse journey bridges both urban and rural landscapes. Jade currently resides in Goondiwindi with her husband, Jack, and their 3-year-old son, Tom. Jack, an agronomist by trade, manages his own farm, growing wheat, barley, and chickpeas.Jade's career path has been marked by pivotal moments and bold decisions, including a major shift at 35 when she realized that city life wasn't her ultimate destination. After earning a degree in Business with a focus on Marketing and PR, her first role as a Marketing & Admin Coordinator for Port Douglas Daintree Tourism set the stage for an impressive career. She went on to work for major companies like Wagamama in Sydney and Boston, David Jones, Foxtel, and News Corp in Sydney, Walt Disney and BSkyB in London, Virgin Mobile in Sydney, RB Sellars and White Story in Melbourne, and Goondiwindi Cotton back in Goondiwindi.Jade and Jack, who met in 2018, have been married for five years. Their journey to parenthood was not without its challenges; after a five-year battle, they welcomed their beautiful son, Tom. Now, living rurally, Jade finds inspiration in the agriculture industry, particularly with the rapid advancements in technology. She sees immense potential for growth but emphasizes the critical need to attract more people to regional areas to support this development.Passionate about creating change, especially as a rural woman, Jade believes in the power of community involvement. Whether it's joining a committee, volunteering, or taking on local work, she feels that immersing oneself in community life not only creates opportunities but also enriches the overall experience of living in rural areas.Tune in to hear Jade's story of resilience, adaptability, and her vision for the future of rural industries and communities!Follow Jade on Instagram and follow her Instagram picks or social suggestions:@Enjoyed the episode-  producing these podcast are a blast and take time, I would love it if you could show me some love and support,  by liking, rating and sharing this episode or you can do so by - Buying  me a coffeePlease make sure you leave a review or rate this episode. @married_tothe_landBoarding school it can be an overwhelming decision and process, but the team from Boarding Schools Expo are here to help make that process easier. On October 11th join the Australian Boarding Schools Summit live online. Join expert panellists, parents, students and the schools themselves and deep dive into the stuff you want to know about. Boarding Schools Expo Australia - helping families for 20 years - right from the heart of rural Australia.

Grace Griffiths (IG: @101agpathways) is an agronomist and grower at DATA AG, a family business based in Goondiwindi, and also runs her own venture, 101 Ag Pathways. She founded 101 Ag Pathways in 2021, after finishing university and wanting to discover more of the diverse opportunities within the agriculture industry. The platform, available on Instagram and Facebook, highlights various career paths in agriculture and features a job board. Grace is deeply involved in the day-to-day operations of her family's irrigated cotton property, handling everything from planting and picking to irrigating. In her role as an agronomist, she not only supports and builds relationships with clients but also actively contributes to their operations. Grace was also a recent Future Cotton Leader, and graduated from the program at the 2024 Cotton Conference. Don't forget to send us an email if you know of a story that we should tell at hello@generationag.com.au *Become a Patreon Partner* - https://patreon.com/generationag Find us here: Instagram: @generation.ag Twitter: @generation_ag Website: www.generationag.com.au

Sorry to burst your dream bubble...but as our guest this week drops, natural law shares that we ain't going to get rainbows and unicorns every day - why, well as we won't learn anything that way. Dang! Growth, expansion, wisdom, self awareness all come with the ebb and flow of storms, rainbows, unicorns and dark nights of the soul. The Alchemistry that makes up the DNA of light workers, energy healers, Souls walking the path home. Follow your North! Her home town of Goondiwindi might have something to do with the magic that resides within Nature Child and Scientist Kate. "Resting place for Birds" is the First Peoples meaning of origin. She feels a deep connection to her roots in this beautiful country of her childhood home. Sitting with Kate R Jackson was a pure delight, the energy went every where, we tried to stay with the questions but there was a an expansiveness between us that wanted to bring out all of the powerful medicine sitting within the Soul that is Kate all in one episode! UFO's, GFC 2008, Bowen Therapy, Plant Medicines, Transcendental Meditation, MKUltra, Jung, Dream State - just a few of the spaces we danced with Kate, opening doors and touching on threads that weave through the programs running in all or our lives. With the plethora of layers of knowledge, insights and esoteric learnings entwined with the awakenings Kate has to share, we will definitely be sitting with this Lady again soon to fine tune down into some of the spaces we went in this episode where time was not linear. More about Kate R Jackson here: Website: https://kate4bowen.weebly.com/about.html & https://kate4bowen.weebly.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katejacksoncoaching/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-jackson-a734281a/?originalSubdomain=au If you would like personal readings, Kate's email is: katejacksoncoaching@gmail.com or via her website above.

Today I am speaking with the vibrant and entrepreneurial Kate Owen. Kate started out painting in the storage acco a few hours a day for about a year to develop a practice. After starting to sell work she created a dedicated purpose built-studio, a sanctuary of peace and positivity in which to create. This allowed her to dedicate more time to her practice.During this time she sold work through Art Lovers Australia, Nutmeg Home in Goondiwindi and a few other retail gift stores and pop up shops. To journal her progress she started her instagram account in late 2017 concentrating on putting her best foot forward on her social accounts. This led to Greenhouse Interiors reaching out in 2019 to invite her to be part of their team of artists which was thrilling and a major advancement for her art career. Kate has been lucky to have the opportunity to exhibit solo a number of times with the support of wonderful agents and many collectors who find joy in her work. In this interview we talk about the mix of fashion, baking and art, Kate's experience with Greenhouse Interiors, collaboration and licensing.  We mentioned a few projects:The mural we collaborated on in Goondiwindi: https://www.sculleydesign.com/murals?lightbox=dataItem-l7ea1j9o9 If you'd like to check out Kate's work, or get in touch with her you can find her on: Website // https://www.kateowenartwork.com.au Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/kowenart/ Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/kateowenartwork/ Greenhouse Interiors // https://greenhouseinteriors.com.au ——— Thank you so much for tuning into the Art + Business + Murals PodcastIf you'd like to say ‘hi' to me, or if you have any podcast topic ideas or artists you'd like me to interview, please email: podcast@sarahsculley.com Please follow along: Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/sculleydesign/ Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/sculleydesign You Tube // https://www.youtube.com/@SarahSculley/videos Website // https://www.sculleydesign.com Feel free to give this podcast a star rating and ‘follow' so you are notified when new episodes come out each Monday. Please share it with any creatives in your life.

I am so excited to share this episode with you. Julia Spicer is one of those people you meet and you instantly feel like you've known them for years. She's a true champion and advocate for rural Australia, the people within these communities and is eager to see innovation unlocked and enabled.Believing that rural communities needed vibrant and viable businesses to keep rural communities going she founded Engage and Create Consulting. She is also Queensland's Chief Entrepreneur. Oli caught up with Julia in his recent trip to Goondiwindi where they chatted about her life, her journey into a career in Ag, her passion into seeing regional communities thrive now and into the future and how she manages to be an influential voice for regional communities. Julia is action focused, believing that actionable influence in business in the bush is just as powerful as being in politics, and that this influence enables regional leaders to have a seat at the table as key decision makers. In this episode we talk about:Bush Businesses, Rural communities, Championing Australian Agriculture, Business development in Regional Australia, Innovation in rural Australia. MORE READING: Do you love hearing stories of #HumansInAgriculture? Be part of our community and sign up to receive our E-newsletter Sign up HERE. Curious to learn more? email: hello@humansofagriculture.com

When it comes to things synonymous with visiting a farm, a tour is right up there. Sam Coulton takes great pride in it, so much so, that within his business he has established a dedicated crew to lead farm tours to support the education and understanding on their cotton farm near Goondiwindi. The Coulton family have incredible ties in farming. From humble beginnings, including mixed grain and livestock farming, to today as accomplished cotton producers where the farm even has a clothing and fashion business Goondiwindi Cotton attached to it. In our chat, Sam shares his story, opening up about the financial pressures that drove their farming business to the decision to grow their first cotton crop in 1977, a move that proved to be both risky and transformative.Most recently, Sam has been involved in a project with Cotton CRDC where he is diverting cotton clothing that would otherwise be landfill and spreading it on grower paddocks to break down in the soil, providing environmental benefit. We hope you enjoy our time with a true Legend of Australian Agriculture. This is Sam Coultons story.In this episode we talk about:Farming Australian Cotton, Fashion, Global Perspectives, Innovation, Family Farming, Irrigated cropping, Sustainability and Environment. 

Welcome to Episode 42 of Inside Commercial Property. Join your hosts, Scott O'Neill and Phil Tarrant, as they delve into the dynamics of property acquisition and management with the expertise of Sophie Dugan, head of asset management at Dugan & Co Property. With a rich background in real estate corporate finance, managing a portfolio worth £1.6 billion for the Royal Bank of Scotland and providing capital solutions at Westpac, Sophie's insights are invaluable for anyone looking to understand the commercial property landscape. In this episode, we explore the intricacies of Queensland's rapidly growing property market, and investment opportunities surrounding the lead up to the Brisbane Olympics. Sophie sheds light on the challenges and strategies for acquiring and managing properties across Queensland's vast expanse, from the bustling Sunshine Coast to the remote reaches of Goondiwindi. Discover how on-the-ground expertise, strategic asset management, and a keen understanding of market timing can lead to successful property investments. We uncover the potential of Queensland's commercial property market and the critical role of education in shaping the future of real estate investment, so be sure to stay until the end! Learn more about Rethink Investing here.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-o-neill-0b0aa151/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rethinkinvesting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rethinkinvesting/ Check out our highly anticipated second book, 'Rethink Property Investing' here.  (00:00) Preview and Introduction (03:44) Strategic property management insights from Sophie (07:26) Sophie's real estate journey (12:12) Negotiation tactics to ensure seamless management (17:45) How To maximise equity (22:27) What is the role of strategic asset management? (31:53) Evaluating property management performance metrics (35:48) How to enhance property value through innovation (41:47) Demand trends in industrial and retail properties (47:50) The importance of staying informed and connected in the market (52:38) Analysing seasonal market patterns DISCLAIMER: The information in this video does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. We recommend that you obtain financial, legal and taxation advice before making any decision.

Welcome to Episode 42 of "Inside Commercial Property" podcast. Join your hosts, Scott O'Neil and Phil Tarrant, as they delve into the dynamics of property acquisition and management with the expertise of Sophie Dugan, Head of Asset Management at Dugan & Co Property. With a rich background in Real Estate Corporate Finance, managing a portfolio worth 1.6 Billion Pounds for the Royal Bank of Scotland and providing capital solutions at Westpac, Sophie's insights are invaluable for anyone looking to understand the commercial property landscape. In this episode, Scott and Sophie explore the intricacies of Queensland's rapidly growing property market, and investment opportunities surrounding us leading up to the Brisbane Olympics. They both sheds light on the challenges and strategies for acquiring and managing properties across Queensland's vast expanse, from the bustling Sunshine Coast to the remote reaches of Goondiwindi. Discover how on-the-ground expertise, strategic asset management, and a keen understanding of market timing can lead to successful property investments. We uncover the potential of Queensland's commercial property market and the critical role of education in shaping the future of real estate investment, so be sure to watch till the end! Learn more about Rethink Investing: Website: https://www.rethinkinvesting.com.au/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-o-neill-0b0aa151/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rethinkinvesting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rethinkinvesting/ Check out our highly anticipated second book,'Rethink Property Investing' -https://www.amazon.com.au/Rethink-Property-Investing-Financially-Commercial/dp/1394188579 (00:00) Preview and Introduction (03:44) Strategic Property Management Insights From Sophie (07:26) Sophie's Real Estate Journey (12:12) Negotiation Tactics To Ensure Seamless Management (17:45) How To Maximise Equity (22:27) What is The Role of Strategic Asset Management? (31:53) Evaluating Property Management Performance Metrics (35:48) How To Enhance Property Value through Innovation (41:47) Demand Trends in Industrial and Retail Properties (47:50) The Importance of Staying Informed and Connected in the Market (52:38) Analysing Seasonal Market Patterns DISCLAIMER: The information in this video does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. We recommend that you obtain financial, legal and taxation advice before making any decision.

Meg Tate (nee McCosker) (L: Meg McCosker) hails from Emerald, QLD, where her roots are firmly embedded in the world of crop production and livestock management. After high school, she studied a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, with a specialisation in Crop Science and Agribusiness from CQ University. Prior to her most recent role as an Agriculture Workforce Officer, Meg served as an Agronomist, lending her expertise to the agricultural landscape of the Central Highlands region. In her capacity as an Agriculture Workforce Officer, Meg demonstrated her commitment to agricultural education and training. During her time at CHRRUP, Meg played a pivotal role in the conceptualisation and implementation of the LEADAg pilot program in 2022 and its expansion in 2023. Meg's journey has now taken her south to Goondiwindi, where she continues her contribution to the agricultural sector. Alongside her husband, she is poised to make further strides in this dynamic industry. Don't forget to send us an email if you know of a story that we should tell at hello@generationag.com.au *Become a Patreon Partner* - https://patreon.com/generationag Find us here: Instagram: @generation.ag Twitter: @generation_ag Website: www.generationag.com.au

This week, I'm very pleased to introduce you to Motherland's Queensland Ambassador Alice Woods. Alice is based on a farm near Goondiwindi, she's a trained vet, and spent more than 4 years in a long distance relationship with her now husband Dave, until they finally settled down on his family's farm. The journey to parenthood was not easy. After having her first little boy through IVF, Alice had three miscarriages in a row...and if living rurally wasn't isolating enough, it all happened during the peak of covid. Before I had my miscarriage, I had no idea what to expect, and like Alice, being so unprepared for what happened physically only intensified the emotional trauma. Alice has bravely shared the raw reality of her experience,  in the hope it helps someone else.  Just a warning, parts of this episode might be triggering for some. PAEDS Education  is offering 10% off their online baby and child first aid course which has been developed with rural families in mind. Visit www.paeds.education and apply code 'motherland'. https://www.instagram.com/motherlandaustralia

146. Billie-Jo Porter has a top little chat with our mate Andy and as usual we play a couple of her latest tracks top effort. theres the news and a conversation with Lawrence Sprinborg the mayor of Goondiwindi about the cross border issues with Boggabilla.

Welcome back to part 2 of the Clancy Mackay story.If you missed Part one, you better go back and listen to our previous episode!In Part 1 of this chat, Oli Le Lievre and Clancy Mackay covered Clancy's childhood in the NT, moving to Goondiwindi and becoming a bit of a "wildcat",  rodeoing in the USA, flying mustering helicopters and the impact of his father's death.Just some of the things Oli and Clancy's chat about in Part 2: Using challenges as stepping stones to overcome obstacles in his life and the importance of not letting hardships ruin your life. How so much alone time during flights allowed him to do a LOT of thinking and therefore develop different perspectives. Clancy believes that being comfortable with solitude and handling personal problems independently is crucial for personal growth. His plans to create a different approach to working with cattle and focuses on effective communication and teamwork after finishing at Marcus. If you haven't already listened to Part 1 of Clancy's incredible story we HIGHLY recommend you go back and do so.

We journey to Goondiwindi to see why one farm is growing marine algae there — 400 kilometres from the ocean.

We journey to Goondiwindi to see why one farm is growing marine algae there — 400 kilometres from the ocean.

It's one of the most powerful conversations we've had to date. Clancy Mackay... a bush kid who grew up in the scrub of the Northern Territory. A teenager that 'played up a bit', however it's been his love of the land, of animals and of his family that have persevered. In Part one of this chat, Host Oli Le Lievre sits down with Clancy Mackay a current student at Marcus Oldham. At the ripe old age of 27, Clancy Mackay has decades of wisdom on top of his shoulders and real life lessons that have led him down the path he is on.He's adventures have included rodeoing in the USA, being an outback mustering helicopter pilot and collecting croc eggs among many other things!At 27, Clancy has fit a lot into his life and therefore has a lot of stories to tell, so to make sure we don't miss anything. Welcome to Part OneL How Clancy's parents bought a bare block in the territory and Clancy recalls his early years living in a caravan with no power, running water or telephone. He was a true bush kid, he did his schooling via School of the Air through the UHF radio, and once his school day was done (usually by mid morning) he'd spend the rest of the day running around outside and hunting and fishing in the river (He is unsure how they weren't taken by a croc). Eventually, his parents moved him and his brothers down to Goondiwindi so they could see other people (as you can guess, they'd been pretty isolated as kids). Later on due to his parent's separation, Clancy retaliated by playing up and being asked to leave the boarding school he was at. Clancy worked with cattle and started doing rodeos and riding broncs, eventually heading to the US where he rode 40 horses in 35 days. He did well and started learning Boiler-making while riding for a US college team, hoping to go pro. Unfortunately, 6 months into it, his dad was diagnosed with cancer and he made the decision to head home.  Upon arriving home and with the motivation to make money to support his dad, Clancy flew through his chopper license exams in a record 4 months, which he then used to muster cattle right across Australia, eventually getting into catching feral buffalo and collecting crocodile eggs. Despite what seems to be an exciting adventure, Clancy also talks on the podcast about his dad's struggle with illness and later death, which understandably has affected him greatly.  As we mentioned, there's a lot to Clancy's story and we couldn't cut parts out so we will have Part Two of Clancy's incredible story available for you next Wednesday.

With special guest: Tara June Winch… in conversation with Bill Kable The Yield is a big book that in Paul Kelly’s words “sings up language, history, home, blood – all the important stuff” with its focus being on an area of some 500 acres in western New South Wales. This is a novel by Indigenous author Tara June Winch that she has been working on for the last fourteen years. It tells of the experiences of the fictional Goondiwindi family based on the real history of Aboriginal people in Australia. The novel is set in Massacre Plains and one of the places is called Poisoned Waterhole Creek. These are real place names. The town in the story is somewhat ironically called Prosperous. Podcast (mp3)

He's a hard man to get hold of, often travelling Australia and to various locations around the world. At the age of just 24, Callan Daley is playing a key role as the Business Development Lead for MEQ Probe. Callan joins host Oli Le Lievre to chat about the journey from Queensland farm kid to the juggle of uni and ultimately finding his feet in a growing start up business, right back home in agriculture. A few of the other things Callan chats about: All the places he's been with work of late (around Australia and overseas) Reigniting his interest in Agriculture (“I've always had it in the background, but drought and harsh living conditions growing up as a kid aren't exactly the most appealing ways to foster an interest into an industry.”) Having a gap year out near Goondiwindi on a cattle and cropping farm and how much that impacted him. Finding that Uni just wasn't for him. Being an EvokeAg Future Leader in 2019. And of course, his advice to year 10 students. Callan is a trailblazer for the next generation in the agriculture industry, and he is certainly one to keep an eye on.

Julia Spicer is so many things. She's a business owner, a step mum, and she's a big part of Motherland and sits on our charity's board. She's also Queensland's Chief Entrepreneur, a prestigious position she's been in since late last year.  From the outside, Jules has got a lot going on. From the inside, boy, where to start! Today's interview is the first time Julia has opened up so publicly about some of the more personal parts of her live as a rural woman, and a proud stepmum...she doesn't have any biological children of her own. The decision not to have children is a very personal one for so many women, and like them, Julia has been on the receiving end of judgement and unnecessary comments. Deciding not to have kids before life threw everything at her was actually a blessing for Julia, because in her early 30's she met a bloke who already had a child, then she got cancer and found herself in the fight of her life. All while navigating life as a stepmum to a teenage girl. This is her story.As a supporting partner of the 2023 Mother's Day Classic, Merry People will be donating 20% of their Bobbi Boot Dusty Pink sales until 14th May to the Mother's Day Classic Foundation, to help fund life-saving breast cancer research. So if you're looking for a pair of new boots or in search of the perfect gift, head to merrypeople.com to grab a pair!Head over to Harry and Kit online at www.harryandkit.com.au or on Instagram for a visual feast for your eyes of one-of-a-kind furniture and homewares. Harry and Kit has a gorgeous shop in an old tin shed in Goondiwindi and is opening a second shop in Toowoomba later in the year.https://www.instagram.com/motherlandaustralia

If we could tell you one thing about Joy McClymont, it's that her name embodies her. But she's not only joyful, she's determined, persistent, and a real mover. Joy has a knack for getting bodies moving - whether it's getting her kids and dogs up for a run in the morning, training clients through her fitness hub Off the Track Training, or teaching PE to distance ed students - and she has many motivators for doing so.In this episode, Joy talks all things: What an average day looks like for her as a property owner, mum, teacher and trainer School of the Air - as a teacher, and what it's like for her kids as students Growing up on a share farm in Goondiwindi with a very physically active dad The influence of sports on Joy's life Travelling overseas and in rural Australia, experiencing other farms and teaching in small communities Running a fitness and personal training business for the outback What is Off the Track Training and why did Joy start it? Why should people on farms prioritise their wellbeing? Variety as the spice of life Check out Off the Track Training here: https://offthetracktraining.com/

Mark Billsborough is a cadastral endorsed Registered Surveyor and the Managing director of the company Bennett & Bennett in Queensland. He was born in Brisbane and grew up in Goondiwindi. As a kid Mark wanted to be a doctor but completed his first surveying task in grade 12, where he did Tech Drawing that required him to do a detail survey for an assignment using a plane table. Prior to kids Mark was into Triathlons and adventure racing. We discuss life as a surveyor, The Surveyors Trust, Surveyors Academy Surveying Careers and all things Surveying. From Metaverse to Mosquitos.. we covered it all!!! You can find Mark on LinkedIn You can contact me at: https://www.petacox.com @definingboundaries @surveygeekgirl LinkedIn Music by Paul Greene

In this episode of the Pharmacy View Podcast, host Scott Carpenter, EVBC, has an exciting conversation with Lucy Walker, Owner of Terry White Chemmart Pharmacy, Goondiwindi. Listen in as the two of them chat about how technology can be used to increase efficiencies across the Pharmaceutical Industry with the goal of better serving the health needs of community members. Born and bred in Brisbane, Lucy moved to Goondiwindi for love. Based on her experience, Lucy believes that in a place like Goondiwindi, where everyone knows and looks after one another, working as a Pharmacist can be rewarding. She adds that the place has been supportive of embracing innovation and has allowed her to try new things. Then she goes on to talk about the three major technologies in use in the Pharmacy: 1. Spenser the Dispenser - BD Rowa™ - dispensing robots & digital selling solutions The business has been using Spenser for close to five years now. Lucy says that doing so has saved them time and effort. In addition to being able to multitask and prioritize tasks better than humans, Spenser has also been a draw card for the Pharmacy as people like to see a robot in action. Lucy's advice for anyone looking at using a robot in the Pharmacy is that they go for the best available technology and also one that is bigger than what one would expect because businesses always tend to get busier and grow. 2. Bister Bill - Home - Synergy Medical (synmedrx.com) Lucy is a Churchill Fellow, and that fellowship allowed her to explore global innovative Pharmacy practices. She was rather impressed by how blister packing was done in Canada and so brought the technology to her Pharmacy. Lucy says that blister packing technology has sped up the process and is much more accurate than humans. She says that what would otherwise take a week, takes as little than half a day with blister packing. She adds that a blister pack, however, is just a tool or a conversation starter with a patient who has a medication adherence issue. 3. Drones - Home - Swoop Aero Drones are the most recent addition to Lucy's team where trials have been ongoing for longer than expected because of Covid. Earlier, people would have to carry their paper scripts and walk up to a Pharmacy and collect their medication—either walk in themselves or ask or friend to collect it for them; sometimes even ask that Australia Post does the service. Things have changed now. There are e-scripts, and then there are drones. Even though licensing can be tough Lucy hopes that more and more people use it so that it becomes cheaper in the long run and more benefits are reaped—as in many other countries where the use of drones is more common and where it has a wider area of coverage.

This week we are celebrating our 6th podcast anniversary! Greg joins me on the show this week. It's just us having a chat on how the show has evolved over the years. We reminisce about our memorable travel moments, past guests and learnings, planning for our wedding, life in Goondiwindi, and Greg's top relationship tips. Even my daughter pops in to say hello! This show started as a small passion project and it just grew over time, talking to so many incredible guests, and reaching thousands of listeners. I will never get tired of saying THANK YOU for making this show a part of your single mum journey. I am truly grateful! Links mentioned in the episode:  Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.  Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE. To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too. Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.

Julia grew up on the family farm in South West Qld and now lives in Goondiwindi, running Engage and Create Consulting. Julia is a passionate supporter of rural businesses, innovation, and for women having a seat at the table. She has a background in environmental science, has worked in sustainable agriculture and natural resource management projects, and is on the Innovation Advisory Council (Qld State Government) and is the CEO of Eco-Markets Australia. In this podcast Julia chats with Sarah about her commitment to the South West of Qld and rural Australia broadly. She's not only an entrepreneur and innovator, but an advocate for whole of communities. In 2022, Julia was awarded Member of Order of Australia for her service. Check out more about Julia, and connect with here: https://twitter.com/telford_julia https://www.facebook.com/EngageandCreateConsulting https://engageandcreateconsulting.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-spicer-oam-69a9ab27/?locale=fr_FR https://businesswomenaustralia.com.au/user/julia+spicer/

It's a marathon this week as Tommy heads out to Strathfieldsaye for a sporties luncheon, he stuffs up his invoice from the MCG gig. The episode finishes up with Evo telling us about his travels to Goondiwindi. Sit back, relax and enjoy some "Good Banter"

In this episode, Neil chats to local business owner, mum and “jill of all trades”, Sam Noon from Goondiwindi in Queensland. Local Government Area: Goondiwindi Website: www.samnoonrural.com

In this conversation, Dr Sarah Casey is joined by Sally Rigney, a strong, articulate, and seriously clever rural woman. Sally lives on a property called Myall Plains which is eight kms from Nindigully in the Balonne Shire. Nindigully is a name synonymous with the South West. It's the home of an iconic pub. And film featuring Hugh Jackman! Sally and her family live on grazing country with Angus cows and they have a feedlot. Sally spent her earlier life in Goondiwindi and Texas. Later she spent many years away from her beloved Southern Qld, working with ABC as a journalist in the beef capital, Rockhampton among other places. Then Sally went to the national capital, Canberra, to continue her career before returning north. Sally chats with Sarah about the loss of media outlets and the difficulty for rural voices and rural stories to be heard. This is one story you don't want to miss.

Flooding on the Dumaresq River, around 40 kilometres south east of Goondiwindi has peaked below the level of the record a decade ago which bodes well for the town but has destroyed crops, fences and there has been some livestock lost and Wide Bay Burnett watermelon growers have had a chance to assess their crops after the continued rain with some farmers reporting losses of up to 85 per cent.

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 138*New study says one in five galaxies could be hiddenAstronomers at the University of Copenhagen's Cosmic Dawn Center have discovered two previously invisible galaxies 29 billion light-years away.*Hundreds of new planets discoveredNASA has announced the discovery of another 301 exoplanets – planets orbiting stars other than the Sun.*Black Sky launches from southern QueenslandBlack Sky Aerospace has successfully launched a satellite security test play load from its Goondiwindi launch complex in south western Queensland.*Russia launches a new module to the Space StationA Russian Soyuz rocket has blasted off from the Baikonur cosmodrome in the central Asian republic of Kazakhstan carrying the new Prichal docking module for the International Space Station.*December SkywatchThe December Solstice, the Eta Carinae ticking time bomb, the Orion constellation, and the annual Geminids meteor shower are among the highlights of December on SkyWatch. For more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ If you love this podcast, please get someone else to listen too. Thank you…To become a SpaceTime supporter and unlock commercial free editions of the show, gain early access and bonus content, please visit https://bitesz.supercast.com/ . Premium version now available via Spotify and Apple Podcasts.To listen to SpaceTime on your favorite App automatically: https://link.chtbl.com/spacetime https://spacetimewithstuartgary.comhttps://bitesz.com

The Fairwork Commission has ruled BHP's vaccine mandate unlawful, for failing to properly consult its workers  More cases of the OMICRON variant of COVID are emerging in NEW SOUTH WALES A nervous wait for residents on flood watch at Goondiwindi in Queensland and the NBL season up and running See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fairwork Commission has ruled BHP's vaccine mandate unlawful, for failing to properly consult its workers  More cases of the OMICRON variant of COVID are emerging in NEW SOUTH WALES A nervous wait for residents on flood watch at Goondiwindi in Queensland and the NBL season up and running See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog' is an English-language pangram: it's a sentence which contains all of the letters of the English alphabet. But is that the only pangram? Professor Roly Sussex is on a mission to find out.

'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog' is an English-language pangram: it's a sentence which contains all of the letters of the English alphabet. But is that the only pangram? Professor Roly Sussex is on a mission to find out.

'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog' is an English-language pangram: it's a sentence which contains all of the letters of the English alphabet. But is that the only pangram? Professor Roly Sussex is on a mission to find out.

Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Greg and Sheryl Lynn who are the franchisees for Elite Carpet Dry Cleaning franchises in Goondiwindi QLD, operating across Australia. Listen as Greg and Sheryl delve into the journey as franchisees, the day in the life of a regional franchisee, operating a covid safe business and who would best suit an Elite franchise

Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Greg and Sheryl Lynn who are the franchisees for Elite Carpet Dry Cleaning franchises in Goondiwindi QLD, operating across Australia. Listen as Greg and Sheryl delve into the journey as franchisees, the day in the life of a regional franchisee, operating a covid safe business and who would best suit an Elite franchise

In the far north-west of NSW sits the tiny town of Boggabilla. Home to about 500 residents, it is on the Queensland border and for most of the pandemic has formed a border bubble with the town of Goondiwindi. Last week, following an outbreak of COVID-19 cases in nearby Moree, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk popped the bubble, instituting a hard border and depriving Boggabilla of many of the essential services and workers they need. Boggabilla has one of the lowest vaccination rates in NSW and its predominantly Indigenous population are among the most vulnerable to the virus. Journalist Jenny Noyes has just returned from Boggabilla and, today on Please Explain, she joins Nathanael Cooper to talk about the crisis the town faces. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland's latest cases are a young girl and a woman who are linked to an infection in the Goondiwindi cluster, in the state's south.

In the far north-west of NSW sits the tiny town of Boggabilla. Home to about 500 residents, it is on the Queensland border and for most of the pandemic has formed a border bubble with the town of Goondiwindi. Last week, following an outbreak of COVID-19 cases in nearby Moree, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk popped the bubble, instituting a hard border and depriving Boggabilla of many of the essential services and workers they need. Boggabilla has one of the lowest vaccination rates in NSW and its predominantly Indigenous population are among the most vulnerable to the virus. Journalist Jenny Noyes has just returned from Boggabilla and, today on Please Explain, she joins Nathanael Cooper to talk about the crisis the town faces. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Glenn Campbell Recorded in December 2020 Discipline leader & Lecturer at University of Southern Queensland, Glenn spent his years growing up in the sunshine state. Born in Brisbane, he spent abt 11 years in Brissy before moving to Townsville in year 7 with his family for a few years. With a weird love for Science & Maths, Glenn completed a Maths & Physics degree before completing his surveying degree. A move to Goondiwindi in his early years of his career, with a young family, he says was the best move of his life at the time. Making Goondi their home, immersing themselves into the community, playing cricket, acting in a 3 man play & producing a few more kids. With no real particular planning of his career and working for a few small surveying companies he eventually chose the educational path. He took a position with USQ and went on to complete his PHD. Support from The Surveyors Trust has been approved for 2021 to help fund the students from the University to travel for residential camps. You can find Glenn on LinkedIn.

Dr Glenn Campbell Recorded December 2020 Discipline leader & Lecturer at University of Southern Queensland, Glenn spent his years growing up in the sunshine state. Born in Brisbane, he spent abt 11 years in Brissy before moving to Townsville in year 7 with his family for a few years. With a weird love for Science & Maths, Glenn completed a Maths & Physics degree before completing his surveying degree. A move to Goondiwindi in his early years of his career, with a young family, he says was the best move of his life at the time. Making Goondi their home, immersing themselves into the community, playing cricket, acting in a 3 man play & producing a few more kids. With no real particular planning of his career and working for a few small surveying companies he eventually chose the educational path. He took a position with USQ and went on to complete his PHD. Support from The Surveyors Trust has been approved for 2021 to help fund the students from the University to travel for residential camps. You can find Glenn on LinkedIn.

Growing up between Bollon & Cunnamulla, there weren't many shops. Forget shops, there wasn't a hospital. We had an amazing bush nurse about 1 hour down the road, and the closest hospital was 2 hours away. In this hospital however, you didn't find any allied health professionals that provide therapy to little kids with disabilities. My mother tells a story of once driving to Toowoomba, over a 12 hour round trip, to visit a Speech Pathologist. This therapist was unable to fathom how “advanced” my brother Jack was. He was a cute little boy with Down Syndrome who had amazing manners and was hitting his speech and language milestones. Shocking. Unfortunately, mum wasn't impressed with the session and decided that the 12 hour trip wasn't going to be worth it in the future. What a shame that this was her only experience, and a 12 hour round-trip was her only choice.   Becoming a Speech Pathologist was certainly a decision that stemmed from growing up with Jack. Starting a telehealth company? Well that was purely a copy of my childhood schooling, via distance education. We used to have classes, recorder lessons and even choir! Over the UHF radio. If we could go to school over the UHF radio, surely you can do speech therapy over skype, right?   When I was a new graduate speech pathologist, home was a property 80 km from Goondiwindi. I was instructing equestrian at my local pony club, when the mums would ask I would move home to be their speech pathologist. I thought… I can do this from anywhere!   My boss at the time was an amazing woman - Kate Broderick from Spot Therapy Hub in Sydney. Kate helped me launch SPOT Rural - our original telehealth company, and my baby. After 2 years of working in Sydney and running SPOT Rural on the side, my sister had a baby and I thought it was time to head back home. So I sadly parted ways with Kate, and took Spot Rural with me back to western Qld. I wasn't sure where we were going (SPOT Rural and I!), but I was glad to be heading back out west.   After working for 9 months at Qld Health Roma as the paediatric speech pathologist and general speechie in Roma and surrounding towns, I decided that I'd seen enough. Enough of the lack of quality services in the bush, enough of the waiting lists, and enough of the sheer battle that families have to go through out there to access A service, let alone a GOOD or GREAT service. After one of many very passionate, teary phone calls to my dad, I decided to quit my well paid, comfortable and challenging government job - and go out on my own… with 8 weekly clients and a breath of fresh air!    Best decision that I ever made. This was April 2018.   The next move was to Brisbane, as the internet was superior and there were Speech Pathologists' a-plenty! I was going to build this online empire and I needed to be well positioned for it. Baby steps though, the first official SPOT Rural graduated from a step-ladder in my sisters spare room, to the spare room of my Brisbane sharehouse. And it was heaven.   By January 2019 we had moved the Head Quarters (HQ) to my new home with now fiance, Michael (thanks Mike!!) and we employed our very first full time Speech Pathologist, Taylor. Throughout last year we continued to employ a full time speechie every 2-3 months, and I'm out of breath just thinking about how much of a whirl-wind that was! By November our little cottage was bursting at the seams, even with most of that staff working 3 days or full time from home. It was time to take the leap into an office, and I only inspected one.   We've been here (in Murarrie, Brisbane) since December 2019 and holy moly what a whirl-wind it has been! We decided to re-brand, launching a new website, a new podcast, changing the technology we use for our service… and pretty much just running around like wild women GETTING.IT.DONE.   The re-brand journey has been a tough one for me (personally). This company was founded to support rural and remote Australian families, and THAT HAS NOT CHANGED. What has changed, however, is that there are other families who need our help too; families who don't live in remote areas. They felt like they couldn't access our service because of our name. It's wild, but it's true… so we decided to simplify, and re- brand, to “Spot”.   www.spot.family is our website and is SOOOOO relevant to what we do. Why? We don't just work with individuals, we work with the ENTIRE FAMILY to improve outcomes and reach their goals. Now, family can be their actual family, or their school family (teachers and TA's) or their hospital family (nurses and AHA's). The messaging is clear - we focus on working with you AND your family to make sure that you reach your goals!   So now that you've heard our story…. I guess you might think, what's next? SAME HERE - I'm always cooking up exciting things for our team to sink our teeth into, and we have some great things planned for the future. It feels like yesterday that I was working from the spare room in my sisters house, from a step-ladder, with my one-year-old nephew breaking down the door at a strong crawl. I am so, so proud of Spot, how far we have come, and where we are going. For a business that I was told “would never work” - it seems to be working, for many Australian's and beyond!

Stav's daughter, Rory chose a wildly inappropriate book and costume for Book Week.. Apparently most women who get botox keep it from their partners, so we ask what other sneaky things you do on the DL. And the Mayor of Goondiwindi joined us on the show to approve our ‘Out of This World Proposal' road trip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.