Podcasts about Hawkesbury

It is freezing cold in Sydney, but the fishing and boating chat is heating up! In this week's episode, Grant and Alan cover everything from massive northern catches and high-speed yacht deliveries to essential winter safety tips and the latest political battles over our marine parks.Here is what you will find in this episode:

The Hawkesbury River delivered another outstanding round of the 2026 Daiwa BREAM Series, and in this episode of The BREAM Fishing Project, Andrew Death reviews all the action from the Bait Junkie Hawkesbury River Round held on May 16–17. With six detailed interviews covering both the non-boater and boater divisions, this episode provides a complete breakdown of how the event unfolded, the techniques that produced results, and the lessons learned from one of Australia's most iconic BREAM tournament waterways. The non-boater division produced a remarkable story, with first-time ABT competitor Sam Di Mauro taking victory in his very first event. Having followed tournament fishing for years through podcasts and media coverage, Sam finally took the plunge and entered an ABT event on his home water. His account of the experience, from meeting anglers he had listened to for years through to landing a tournament-winning bag, is one of the highlights of the episode. You'll also hear from Rodney O'Sullivan, who backed up last year's Hawkesbury success with another podium finish, and Jesse Rotin, whose consistency continues to make him one of the most dangerous non-boaters in the country. In the boater division, Captain Risky returned to winning form with an impressive two-day total of 9.545kg, ahead of Judd Kirkland and Steve Morgan. Their interviews provide valuable insights into pattern development, adapting to changing conditions, and extracting quality fish from the Hawkesbury system. Across the six interviews you'll hear discussions covering: Wash fishing with Cranker Crabs Fishing Hybrid Shrimp presentations around rocky shorelines Pontoon and marina tactics using soft plastics Monster Rolling Cranks and crankbait strategies Working river rock walls and current lines Vibe fishing techniques for quality BREAM Tidal influences and bite period timing Rod, reel, braid and leader selections Pre-fish strategies and tournament preparation The realities of fishing from the back deck as a non-boater Lessons learned from experienced ABT competitors Rodney O'Sullivan details how he built both of his bags fishing wash zones with Cranker Crabs and Hybrid Shrimp presentations, while Jesse Rotin dives deep into his approach using Bait Junkie Risky Critters, 295 Flicks, Monster Rolling Cranks and finesse presentations around pontoons and rock structure. First-time competitor Sam Di Mauro shares his tournament journey, including landing a 1.25kg fish early on day one and learning firsthand how different anglers approach the Hawkesbury system. His story is proof that newcomers can be competitive when preparation meets opportunity. Whether you're preparing for your own Hawkesbury trip, looking to improve your tournament fishing, or simply enjoy hearing Australia's best BREAM anglers break down their techniques, this episode is packed with practical information and tournament insights. 2026 Daiwa BREAM Series Hawkesbury River Results Boater Division

In this episode of The Bream Fishing Project, we head to the mighty Hawkesbury River for Round 2 of the New South Wales Tournament Series, brought to you by Atomic and sponsored by Force Lures. Run on 26 April 2026, this Hawkesbury round produced a technical and challenging bite, with anglers dealing with low fish activity, timid bites, heavy current flow and tough conditions around the deep rock walls of the river system. The episode opens with a breakdown of the bite periods and tidal movements, before diving deep into interviews with the top three teams from the event. First up, Mitch and Mat Simonis from Team Off The Scales break down their third-place finish with 5 fish for 4.06kg. The boys explain how they targeted deep rocky bottom with crabs and blades, how current speed completely changed the effectiveness of their presentation between pre-fish and comp day, and how a late kicker fish helped secure another podium finish. The interview also covers drifting techniques, fishing deep structure, lure control in heavy current and the importance of staying in the strike zone around the Hawkesbury's brutal reef systems. Next, Tim Vickers from Team Cronulla Slipways talk through their second-place finish with 4.15kg. Tim details how they chased the outgoing tide upriver using heavy cranker crabs on deep rock walls before adapting late in the session with washes, flats and forward-facing sonar. The interview covers using Mega Live and forward-facing sonar around structure, tracking fish schools on the flats, fishing Box Head washes, leader selection, and how a critical late-session upgrade secured second place in an incredibly tight field. Finally, event winners Scott Wilson and Col Wilson from Team Surge break down their impressive winning bag of 5.03kg. Fresh off travelling back from Tasmania, the father-and-son team committed to fishing crabs on deep Hawkesbury rock walls despite having no pre-fish. Scott explains how rotating crab sizes, colours and scents — while constantly moving to fresh walls — helped them consistently upgrade throughout the day. They also discuss fishing extremely heavy tackle around reef structure, dealing with ultra-timid bites, fishing around boat pressure, and how they converted key bites into kilo-class fish. This episode is packed with information for anglers wanting to improve their understanding of: Hawkesbury River BREAM fishing Deep water crab techniques Fishing rock walls and reef structure Current-based fishing strategies Team tournament tactics Wash fishing and flats fishing Leader and tackle selection Forward-facing sonar applications in tournament fishing A huge thank you to all the anglers for making time to record these interviews at short notice. Sponsors & Links Check out Force Lures: https://forcelures.com.au Join The Bream Fishing Project Collective for extra content, live streams, challenges and member-only discussions: https://breamfishingproject.supercast.com SEO Keywords BREAM fishing, Hawkesbury River BREAM, NSW Tournament Series, New South Wales Tournament Series, Atomic, Force Lures, BREAM tournament fishing, crab lure fishing, Hawkesbury River fishing, deep water BREAM fishing, rock wall fishing, Scott Wilson, Col Wilson, Tim Vickers, Grant Grounds, Mitch Simonis, Mat Simonis, Australian BREAM fishing, tournament fishing Australia, lure fishing podcast, fishing podcast Australia Hashtags #BreamFishing #TheBreamFishingProject #HawkesburyRiver #NSWTournamentSeries #ForceLures #Atomic #BreamTournament #RockWallFishing #CrabFishing #AustralianFishing

Dave Stanley hosts a panel of David Fowler, David Gately and Brad Davidson to dissect the weekend of racing after chatting to James Heddo about the Hawkesbury track issues and before discussing all the markets with TAB bookie, Tim Ryan.

A massive high-pressure system continues to deliver glorious weather across the coast. In this week's episode, Grant is joined by Alan Blake of Blake's Marine to discuss the upcoming Hawkesbury standalone race day and essential outboard maintenance. Plus, a comprehensive fishing rundown from across New South Wales and beyond.

Group 1 racing rolls on in Adelaide with the South Australian Derby taking centre stage at Morphettville. Victorian racing heads to Bendigo for Golden Mile Day, while Hawkesbury hosts its feature meeting with the Hawkesbury Gold Cup. We've got it all covered across the three states… all in this week's SULTS' SPECS.Other segments included in this week's episode:The Sultan's SupperPack Ya Nags2 UNITSOutro: Pete Murray - FeelerOur South Australian set is powered by Dare to Dream. A racehorse ownership initiative giving you a chance of owning your own share of a racehorse with reputable trainers at an affordable price. Head to http://www.daretodream.com.au for more information.Imagine what you could be buying instead. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.

The Little Birdie crew preview the biggest races across Australia to make sure your betting operation today and this Saturday is a success. With decades of punting expertise Scoot & Walt along with Nick Noonan & Shane Adair chew the fat with proven winners in each state.

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This episode of the High Tide Podcast, brought to you by Blake's Marine, aired on the 5th of April following a brief hiatus due to NBN connectivity issues. The hosts open the show by commemorating Anzac Day, paying tribute to the service of both humans and animals in the armed forces, specifically mentioning the Light Horse Brigade.Local Fishing ReportsThe episode provides comprehensive regional fishing updates for various Australian locations:Northern Beaches & Sydney: Mitch from Narrabeen Bait and Tackle reports active fishing for Dewfish, Bream, Flathead, and Hairtail in the Hawkesbury and Pittwater regions.Coffs Harbour: Josh notes a good run of Marlin and Yellowfin out wide, with Snapper and Mackerel found closer to shore.Tamworth & Inland: Dam levels remain steady, with Yellow Belly and Cod being caught on black grubs and spinnerbaits in the Keeper and Chaffey Dams.South Coast (Narooma): The "Ocean Hut" reports crystal clear water at 23°C, with Snapper, Flathead, and Kingfish active around the island.Canberra: Local lakes like Burley Griffin and Burrinjuck are producing Yellow Belly on worms and soft plastics.Special Guests & Industry InsightsPaul Burt (Step Outside): Joins the program to discuss the challenging offshore conditions in Southeast Queensland due to strong southerly winds. He shares advice on wading the flats for Whiting using unweighted yabbies and light tackle. He also recounts a dramatic story from the tropics involving a large snake consuming a wallaby.Mark Banasiak (Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party): Discusses the structural struggles facing the commercial fishing industry. He highlights concerns regarding the shift toward aquaculture, arguing for stronger labeling to distinguish between wild-caught and farmed seafood for consumersSteve Bowler(Tenterfield Firearms): Offers a perspective on the intersection of politics and outdoor sports, while providing a report on the dry conditions impacting the Tenterfield region. He shares technical advice for targeting Cod when they are "shut down," recommending a switch from natural colors to bright, outrageous lures to trigger a defensive strike.

Eighteen year old apprentice Jett Newman had a huge number of trial rides before being signed up by northern rivers trainer Matt Dunn. She debuted in February 2025 with two rides for her boss at a Murwillumbah meeting. The first one ran second, the other Without Parallel led all the way to win. The gifted young jockey hasn't stopped riding winners since. She brought up the century when Tomba stormed home from a rearward position to win a 3&4YO event at Doomben on March 28th. In January Jett made a huge impact when she had two rides for two wins at a Rosehill Gardens meeting. Both horses were trained by Matt Dunn who's since kept her away from metropolitan tracks. He wants to preserve her provincial and metro claims for a little longer. Jett TALKS ABOUT HER SPECIAL DAY AT DOOMBEN She hasn't had time to reflect on the achievement because she's been riding all over the place ever since. The apprentice talks  about two more wins to come her way at Grafton and on the Gold Coast.       Jett explains that she and her mother Debbie travel daily from Tweed Heads to fulfil commitments for the Dunn stable at Murwillumbah. She talks about the training talents of Matthew Dunn and the huge team of horses he has in work. The young jockey says only a handful of trainers use the  excellent facilities at Murwillumbah. Jett recalls her exciting day at Rosehill in January when she had two rides for two wins. She was supported on the day by a strong family cheer squad. She talks of the tutelage and support offered by her father Mitch Newman, a former successful jockey whose career was thwarted by ongoing weight problems. Jett says her mother Debbie didn't pursue an aspiration to become a jockey but continues to enjoy her role as an in demand trackwork rider.  The eighteen year old looks back on early days in pony club and a transition to the show ring. She gives a shout out to two older sisters. She fondly remembers the first phase of her apprenticeship to former jockey Claire Lever at Hawkesbury. Claire's husband Chad was also a valued tutor. Jett recalls her exciting first day at the races as a professional jockey. She had two rides at Murwillumbah-  the first one Torque of Dreams ran second, two races later she led all the way to win on Without Parallel.  She talks about a handy bush horse who gave her a hat trick of wins on the Ipswich track. Jett says she's been inspired by high profile female jockeys Rachel King and Jamie Melham who between them struck the Doncaster/Derby double at Randwick on April 4th. The jockey is aware she enjoys a rare luxury in being able to ride at a featherweight.

Gear up for the Easter long weekend with the Hi Tide team! In this episode, we provide a comprehensive weather and wind forecast to help you plan your time on the water. We dive into detailed fishing reports covering Pittwater, the Hawkesbury, Coffs Harbour, and the inland dams, including the latest on where the Jewfish, Kingfish, and Murray Cod are biting.Special guest Paul Burt joins the show to discuss the "boating mecca" of Southeast Queensland, the importance of supporting Australian seafood, and his recent boat tests featuring incredible fuel economy breakthroughs. Plus, we hear about a fascinating scientific expedition that discovered over 100 new marine species and "ghost flathead" in the deep ocean. Whether you're a bank fisherman using soft plastics or heading offshore in a twin-rigged weapon, this episode is packed with local knowledge and safety tips for your holiday weekend.Key Highlights:Easter Weather Outlook: Wind and swell predictions for Saturday through Monday.Regional Fishing Reports: In-depth updates from Sydney Harbour, Northern Beaches, Tamworth, and Narooma.Boating Tech & Economy: Paul Burt on Suzuki fuel economy and why prop selection matters for your gearbox.The "Ghost Flathead": Insights from a 4,000-meter deep submersible expedition.Bank Fishing Tactics: Why watching the local kids and reading the gutters is the key to shore-based success.

A real privilege to sit in with Melissa Stubbings (Manager of Merana) and Shane Laws to chat about events, services and community for the Richmond and greater Dharug community. A great show and flow with good content and love. Big thanks to Radio Blue MountainsCortado Coffee Shop LawsonMounties GroupWalk It OffIlana's Delicious Skin FoodMMHS would like to thank both the Dharug and Gundengurra people and pay respect to all Elders past, present and emerging.

Sébastien Benoit, victime d’un vol de colis audacieux le plonge dans un imbroglio juridique frustrant. Isabelle Racicot analyse la fracture chez les Beckham : Brooklyn brise le silence et dénonce l’emprise de l’image de marque familiale. Le ton devient plus solennel avec le récit inspirant de Jack Xhekaj, dont le passé de réfugié forge aujourd’hui la résilience de son fils Arber sur la glace. Pour éviter que vos fêtes ne tournent au fiasco comme ce party dévastateur à Hawkesbury, Isabelle partage ses règles d’or pour recevoir sans stress. Voir https://www.cogecomedia.com/vie-privee pour notre politique de vie privée

Une mère de Hawkesbury a eu toute une surprise dans les derniers jours en revenant chez elle : plafond, plancher et structure de la maison complètement endommagés. La raison ? Son fils avait organisé la veille un party et près de 200 personnes se sont présentées à cette fête digne du film Projet X. Entrevue avec Marie-Jo Karwanyi, mère résidant à Hawkesbury Regardez aussi cette discussion en vidéo via https://www.qub.ca/videos ou en vous abonnant à QUB télé : https://www.tvaplus.ca/qub ou sur la chaîne YouTube QUB https://www.youtube.com/@qub_radioPour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

REPUBLISHED EPISODEFollowing the recents events in Bondi, if you missed previous episodes this was one not to be missed surrounding the events of radical islamic terrorist ideology (Denied by the government!) that occurred at the Lindt Cafe Sydney on the 15th December 2014. On today's episode I sit down with the NSW Police Tactical Operations Unit Officer Ben Besant also known as "Officer A".  He was the TOU officer who killed the Lindt Cafe terrorist and he tells us about the moment he came face-to-face with the killer who terrorised Sydney and how he also expected to die also airing his frustration as senior police hesitated while a hostage was executed. Due to the multiple current suppression orders Ben's full name and identity to an extent is still kept anonymous.Ben Beasant aka "Officer A" VA (Medal of Valor) was brought up in the Hawkesbury north-west of Sydney.  'Officer A' was in the New South Wales Police Force for nearly 20 years.The Lindt Cafe siege was a terrorist attack that occurred on 15–16 December 2014 when a lone gunman, shit bag, held hostage ten customers and eight employees of a Lindt chocolate café in the APA Building in Martin Place, Sydney, Australia. Shitbag was armed with a pump shotgun and a 'backpack bomb' and held 18 hostages for 17 hours before police stormed in.Send us a text however note we cannot reply through these means. Please message the instagram or email if you are wanting a response. Support the showWebsite - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=enHost - Matty Morris www.instagram.com/matty.m.morrisSponsors Instagram - @gatorzaustralia www.gatorzaustralia.com15% Discount Code - ZERO15(former/current military & first responders 20% discount to order please email orders@gatorzaustralia.com.au Instagram - @3zeroscoffee 3 Zeros Coffee - www.3zeroscoffee.com.au 10% Discount Code - 3ZLimits Instagram - @getsome_au GetSome Jocko Fuel - www.getsome.com.au 10% Discount Code - ZEROLIMITS

2025 is almost over, and it’s the time of year when everyone is sharing their ‘best of’s, ‘wrappeds, ‘rewinds’ or recaps of the year. In this episode, our amazing volunteers at All the Best share the stories that really resonated with them. Second Hand Bandit by Ramon Briant Episode #640 The Second Hand Bandit was all about community and second-hand op-shops, or in Patrick’s words, it was about those ‘comrad vibes’. Ramon’s story focuses on how a second-hand shop community came together to solve a string of thefts. Produced by Ramon Briant Weaving Ancestral Voices by Shareeka Hellaludin Sue chose Weaving Ancestral Voices from #629 Ancestral Voices, and the episode focused on that theme of connection and reconnection. The story is about the Shraeeka’s journey to reconnect the different parts of her identity. For Sue, it was the  delicate panning, whispered textures, and ‘really subtle shifts in tone’ that Shareeka uses in the piece. This story was produced by Shareeka Helaluddin. The Supervising Producer was Mell Chun, with support from John Tjhia. Wanted: Dunnart Alive by Xanthe Smith This comes from #660 Wanted: Dunnart Alive. This is one of Jesse Cox Audio Fellowship Stories for 2025. Lindsey’s choice is all about looking for that elusive thing. Xanthe revisits her childhood memories of meeting ecologist Sue Churchill, whose stories of the rare marsupial stayed with her for decades. She chose this story because  ’…the amount of effort it takes, even finding something so small.’ Produced by Xanthe Smith Supervising Producer was Karla Arnall All The Best turned 15 this year! And as part of our b-day party showcased stories from the JCAF fellows. Tubig Lang by Merlinda Bobis  Ray’s choice is the first story in #653 Tubig Lang (Just Water). This takes us to the Philippines and explores what a typhoon looks like in the eyes of a child. He chose this story because ‘Even though these episodes moved through world typhoons … What stayed with me were the quieter, more personal details that shape how each person makes sense of the chaos’. It was originally commissioned by Debris Magazine issue five, Prismatic Joy, and the sound design was by Tala Issaoui. The supervising producer was Phoebe Adler Ryan. The Great Dingo Debate by Andrea Dixon Our final pick comes from Imogen! And her choice came from the #623 Humanimal. Andrea shares her love for Taz, a rescued dingo living on her family’s property in Hawkesbury, Darug country. For Imogen, it represented a perspective she hadn’t heard before. The producer was Andrea Dixon. The Supervising Producer was Thomas Phillips. All The Best Credits Program Manager & Host: Kwame Slusher Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell Programming & Community Coordinator: Catarina Fraga Matos Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie Theme Music composed by Shining Bird Special shout-out to our volunteers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Action Fishing Tournaments – Brooklyn, Hawkesbury (20 July 2025) In this episode we head to Brooklyn on the Hawkesbury with the crew from Action Fishing Tournaments, for a memorable round held on 20 July 2025 and one that won't be forgotten anytime soon. We break down three very different tournament journeys — each one packed with lessons, timing windows, missed opportunities, upgrades, and one of the most remarkable fish ever landed mid-competition: • Glenn Allen places 3rd with 39, 28.5 and 28.5 cm fish (96 cm total) after a hot early bite window around racks, poles and rock walls. • John Sharp secures 2nd with 30.5, 33 and an impressive 46 cm PB brim for a 109.5 cm bag — taking just three bites all day and converting every single one. • Joshua Richards takes the win with a jaw-dropping 34 / 46 / 51 — totalling 131 cm including a 51 cm yellowfin brim, hooked deep around bridge pylons and landed against all odds. A true unicorn fish. Andrew wraps up with a personal update on training for the Fly Program, discussing a week of walking, physical reset, momentum, and encouragement for anyone wanting to start moving again — even short efforts count and confidence builds quickly.

Mitchell Bell is one of several Sydney based jockeys who regularly ply their trade on outside tracks. His manager Shaun Flaherty makes a point of committing Mitch to race meetings no further than three hours from his Windsor home. The hard working jockey is a regular at places like Scone, Muswellbrook, Newcastle, Goulburn, Bathurst, Orange and Mudgee. Mitchell's unwavering reliability has seen him build a strong support base among a wide range of trainers. The jockey says he's learned to handle the tedium of constant travel. Mitchell talks about the two hip replacement surgeries he's been forced to undergo in recent years.  He says he never knew his grandfather Billy Bell who was a successful Sydney jockey in the 60's and 70's. Mitchell pays tribute to his father Steve who had a jockey's build but opted to pursue a career as a professional boxer- a career that led him to an Australian flyweight crown. Mitchell says his riding plans could have been thwarted when he was involved in a freak gymnasium accident at age 13. He looks back on his amazing recovery from serious hand injuries and early riding education at an Ingleburn riding school. The 40 year old talks about his apprenticeship to Tamworth trainer Mark Mason and an inauspicious first ride at Quirindi. He pays tribute to a former leading country jockey who became his tutor in Tamworth track gallops. Mitch hasn't forgotten the thrill of landing his first winner. He remembers the most minor detail about his initial metropolitan win on the historic stretches of Royal Randwick. The jockey acknowledges the first notable horse he got to ride after returning to Sydney as a fully fledged rider. Mitch plays tribute to the talented Artlee who gave him success in the Wild Card and Final of the 2015 Country Championship.  He says Artlee was also the centrepiece of one of his biggest racing disappointments. Bell talks of a successful association with the Waller stable on outside tracks. He recalls a Newcastle win on Youngstar immediately before the filly went to Brisbane to win two important races. He rates another Waller trained horse as one of the best he's ridden. Mitch looks back on a black type Hawkesbury win on Cellarman. He talks about the strong association he's forged with Peter Snowden and a recent Newcastle treble for the stable. Mitchell speaks fondly of a strong association with legendary horseman Ron Quinton. He acknowledges the support of several other prominent stables. Mitch says he was greatly influenced by two special role models in the early part of his career. He doesn't take for granted the luxury he enjoys in being able to maintain a weight of 53kgs. The much travelled jockey says he's sometimes tempted by offers to ride in the city but is reluctant to inconvenience established country and provincial supporters. The 40 year old speaks fondly of wife Hollie and children Harper, Billy and Tayla. This is a nice chat with an ever reliable jockey who prefers to ‘hit the highway” in his quest for winners. 

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This is the first Angler Profile on The Bream Fishing Project—and it's a cracker. Andrew sits down with Liam Carruthers (2015 ABT BREAM Grand Final champion; multiple AFC titles) to trace his lure-fishing journey and pull apart the techniques he's best known for. Across the chat you'll hear: Origin story: moving to Nowra, a fateful visit to the local tackle shop, and a first Yellowfin bream on a blade (36 fork) that lit the fire. Paying dues: the early Hawkesbury learning curve, soaking up weigh-in wisdom from the “OGs,” and three seasons of “don't donut” before it all clicked. Opening up the playbook on Cranka Crabs: Bridge pylons, rock walls/reefs in heavy tide, shallow rock with oyster clusters, potholing on flats, and pitching under boats. Working with current (casting up-tide, feeling the “machine-gun” bite), managing snags, and why fast water does the work for you. Gear notes mentioned in the chat: Miller Rods Brawler, 2500-size spin, ~10 lb braid, Sunline V-Hard 6–8 lb leaders; plus a summer trick—3 lb straight fluoro and a heavy crab for marina/boat hulls. When and why Liam upsizes to the larger crab model around deep boulders in the Spencer/Middle Hawkesbury. Crankbaits for the mid-column fish: why he likes the Daiwa Spike MR on bridges (casting tight, letting it “tick” pylons), favourite colours called out (Matte Prawn, Suji tones), and a quick note on swapping to a stickier rear treble. Topwater windows: glass-outs and Victorian flats (e.g., Mallacoota), plus the adrenaline hit of running surface lures over racks. Formative detour: two years in the U.S. bass scene that forced lure/technique diversity—then returning home ready to read systems instead of locking into one approach. Big-fish memories: a giant Gippsland Lakes fish measured to the fork on a tournament ruler, and a late, heavy Sydney Harbour bridge-pylon bruiser that swam out from danger on a social day. Shout-outs as mentioned by Liam: Cranka, Mako Eyewear, Hot Tackle, On The Chew, and Miller Rods. If you're keen to refine your bridge and current game—or finally make friends with crabs—this episode's packed with practical detail straight from the conversation.      

Consistency is key to success. In recent months, Ecolomondo's (TSXV: ECM | OTCQB: ECLMF) Hawkesbury Facility in Ontario has transitioned from commissioning to steady deliveries of recovered carbon black (rCB), including repeat orders from a major off-take customer.In this interview, Executive Chairman Eliot Sorella discusses Hawkesbury's success, Ecolomondo's competitive advantage, global growth plans, and more.Learn more: https://www.ecolomondo.comWatch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/fHzZ1dosh6IAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

Consistency is key to success. In recent months, Ecolomondo's (TSXV: ECM | OTCQB: ECLMF) Hawkesbury Facility in Ontario has transitioned from commissioning to steady deliveries of recovered carbon black (rCB), including repeat orders from a major off-take customer.In this interview, Executive Chairman Eliot Sorella discusses Hawkesbury's success, Ecolomondo's competitive advantage, global growth plans, and more.Learn more: https://www.ecolomondo.comWatch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/fHzZ1dosh6IAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

In this powerful episode we hear from Jessica Tabb, a mum of two boys from the Hawkesbury, who shares a deeply reflective and empowering journey to her vaginal birth after caesarean. Jessica's story is one of navigating uncertainty, learning to trust her body, and overcoming the emotional residue of a first birth that didn't go to plan.Jessica's first birth started with her waters breaking, resulted in an augmentation with Syntocinon and involved fears around a 'big baby'. After a long labour and reaching fully dilated Jessica was encouraged to consider an instrumental birth or have a caesarean. Her son was born via caesarean but due to staffing issues, Jessica was not able to have her baby in recovery with her and this led to a period of separation of mum from baby. Her second birth, an unmedicated homebirth VBAC, was not only a physical triumph but an emotionally healing journey as well. While she was able to recognise the power of her body and heal some of those wounds that had been created from her first experience, she also ended up being separated from her baby for a significant period post birth, with baby transferred to NICU and Jessica in an isolation room due to being COVID positive. Jessica shares about the tools that helped her achieve her VBAC: from mindset work, advocacy and sourcing aligned care providers to understanding the risks without letting fear take the lead. She shares the devastation of being separated from her baby again, how she navigated establishing her breastmilk supply while being separated from her son, and how they found their way back to each other over the days post birth. This episode is a fantastic listen for anyone planning a VBAC or supporting someone through one, with sharing of lots of curveballs and changes in plans, but a beautifully positive thread of power, support and advocacy shared throughout. We hope you enjoy it as much as we loved sharing it. With special thanks to the amazing women who supported me along the way. Teena and Emma from @hawkesbury_midwife, B from @coreandfloorrestore, Amber from @hawkesburyfamilyhealthco and Brooke from @herhealth.physiotherapyBIOI am a mum of two boys, Oliver (4) and Jacob (2). I live Hawkesbury region of NSW with my husband Rowan and our two dogs (our first babies). We love where we live which is close to family and plenty of open spaces with fresh air we can enjoy with our boys. We went into parenthood with intention and have had two very different birth experiences, I hope by sharing my story impending mums can learn from my hindsight, and women planning a VBAC can feel part of a group of extraordinary women, full of determination and so willing to support each other on their journey. I am so grateful to have found my “people” throughout my second pregnancy who supported me, without question, along the way. Please join us on our journey to bringing you all kinds of VBAC stories from across the country from here on in by subscribing and following us on social media, @australianvbacstories on Instagram and Australian VBAC Stories on Facebook. If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love to rate or review, and tell your friends!If you are feeling that you might benefit from mental health support after listening to our podcast, please reach out to one of the organisations below:PANDA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://panda.org.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gidget Foundation ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠COPE Australia ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cope.org.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you've experienced mistreatment or disrespectful care in your pregnancy, birth or postpartum and are seeking advocacy support, please contact one of the following organisations:Maternity Choices Australia ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.maternitychoices.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Maternity Consumer Network ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.maternityconsumernetwork.org.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you for tuning in to our podcast.

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This week, Andrew sits down with Martin Sheppard, the National Chairman of KPMG Australia, a visionary leader whose drive and dedication have shaped the firm's strategic direction. Martin's journey is a testament to the discipline and resilience required to thrive in today's competitive landscape.With nearly 3 decades of experience at KPMG, Martin has mastered the art of merging governance with innovation, all while stressing the importance of being "MatchFit" and creating "Leadership Capacity" - a holistic approach that combines physical and mental readiness for peak performance."In terms of leadership, I'm not a big emailer and I'm not a big meeting requester...I think true leadership is actually knocking over and getting things out of the way and empowering other people..."In this episode Andrew and Martin discuss:2:30 Andrew and Martin's long term professional and personal relationship, Andrew's ADHD theory in relation to productivity and the brutal feedback Andrew gave to Martin on his presentation.7:10 How showing vulnerability and putting a bit of himself in the presentation helped Martin, believing in yourself and following through on it and learning as much about leadership outside of work as inside.11:55 Advice on leadership from the former premier of NSW, the rise of digital natives in the current crop of new hires and why KPMG bought Andrew's previous business.19:20 Why Martin looks 10 years ahead, not just 10 months, Martins philosophy on mentors and some of his and Andrew's mentors throughout the years.27:50 Martin's natural curiosity and how that leads him to new skills, taking a year off when he turned 50 and spending that time renovating his own house.32:40 Leading from the back of the room, doing a shred a couple of times a year to keep good habits and the start of the shred being a terrible feeling until you get used to it.36:40 Spending the first half of your life training to be healthy for the second half, how Martin researches guests for the KPMG podcast and Gary Windgrove's quote about Martin.40:20 Martin's partner Suzanne's thoughts on Martin, doing the Sydney to Hobart race makes the rest of the year seem easier and learning leadership skills from yacht racing.47:10 Martin's disastrous first Hawkesbury kayak race, not being able to walk past a piece of rubbish without picking it up and starting work at Spotless during a time of crisis.55:20 being under pressure from day 1 to do something clever at Spotless, some of Andrew and Martin's favourite AFR cartoons from that time and Martins safety net being his family and his values.1:02:40 Dealing with tall poppy syndrome, how consulting firms can adopt AI and using AI technology for the benefit of the customers.1:09:45 Martin's love for KPMG and all it has done for him, removing the hard limit of retiring at 58 in KPMG and how Martin is able to synthesise information so effectively.1:20:00 Making sure to take time off and recharge, recognising the tough times Andrew and Martin have been through and you can't control the wind but you can control the sails.Connect with Martin at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinsheppard1/?originalSubdomain=auOr through the KPMG website: https://kpmg.com/au/en/home/contacts/s/martin-sheppard.htmlView the AFR cartoons mentioned in the podcast:https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/33d364e1f8f4f4f0b2c9b3e5d9c195a7.webphttps://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/813111e20707ef1bd7a1e38c3a2fdd6b670595f1.webphttps://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/f9a05922d440f4f9f9a365d589da430770b4526d.webpListen to the podcast with Arthur Brooks: https://findingmastery.com/podcasts/arthur-brooks/ Use Code "PIPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/If you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

Ecolomondo's (TSXV: ECM | OTCQB: ECLMF) thermal decomposition turnkey facilities leverage proprietary TDP technology to process hydrocarbon waste, producing high-quality end-products for industrial reuse. Chairman and CEO Eliot Sorella discusses the steps taken to achieve their goal of $1 million in monthly revenue by late 2025, including efficiency improvements such as commissioning a new milling line at their Hawkesbury TDP facility.Discover how Ecolomondo's modular technology is driving long-term growth and its plans to process 1.3 million scrap tires annually at this facility.Learn more about Ecolomondo through their website: https://www.ecolomondo.comWatch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/WDhClwWslScAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

Ecolomondo's (TSXV: ECM | OTCQB: ECLMF) thermal decomposition turnkey facilities leverage proprietary TDP technology to process hydrocarbon waste, producing high-quality end-products for industrial reuse.  Executive Chairman Eliot Sorella discusses the steps taken to achieve their goal of $1 million in monthly revenue by late 2025, including efficiency improvements such as commissioning a new milling line at their Hawkesbury TDP facility.Discover how Ecolomondo's modular technology is driving long-term growth and its plans to process 1.3 million scrap tires annually at this facility.Learn more about Ecolomondo through their website: https://www.ecolomondo.comWatch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/WDhClwWslScAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

Elias Makos is joined by Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Justine McIntyre, strategic consultant and former city councillor, Paul Chiang has stepped down. The Liberal candidate encouraged people to bring a Conservative candidate to the Chinese consulate in Toronto to collect a $184,000 bounty placed on his head by Hong Kong police. Another Quebec gaffe for Mark Carney. He announced his plan for the government to build homes yesterday, but the french translation – Bâtir Maisons Canada – immediately became the butt of jokes, It’s April 1st, so Canada's carbon tax is done. Gas prices dropped by 20 cents a litre in Ottawa overnight!

This week's stories call on us to humble ourselves before nature…and consider whether maybe …there are some things that animals know that we don’t. The Great Dingo Debate by Andrea Dixon In our first story, Andrea shares her love for Taz, a rescued dingo living on her family’s property in Hawkesbury, Darug country. As tensions rise between farmers, conservationists, and First Nations communities, the dingo emerges as a symbol of both conflict and kinship. Through cultural advocacy and calls for legislative change, Andrea and many others envision a future of respectful coexistence with dingoes. ‘Wild is not something to be feared’. This story featured Steve Trist, Djirabitty: www.djirabittyptyltd.com.au Sonya Takau, Dingo Culture/Defend the Wild: https://www.dingoculture.com/ | www.defendthewild.org | (IG) @dingoculture |(IG) @defendthewild To learn more about the parliamentary inquiry into dingo management, NSW visit: defendthewild.org/dingo-inquiry-nsw The producer was Andrea Dixon. The Supervising Producer was Thomas Phillips. Special thanks to Barry Traill, Phoebe Adler-Ryan and the team of volunteers at fbi & Dingo Den Animal Rescue. That moose shook me to my core by Seb and Sale An impromptu conversation between two friends at the end of a public storytelling event at the Powerhouse Museum in 2023 involving a cottage in the woods and an encounter with a moose. After all, who’s the wild one here? All The Best Credits Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie Theme Music composed by Shining Bird Artwork by Minna Leunig See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine MacQuarrie and Todd Barrett are councillors with the Town of Port Hawkesbury.

The Bank of Montreal plans to pull out of Port Hawkesbury and Canso which means customers will have to bank online, or they can drive to the bank's next nearest location - in New Glasgow.

We have our second candidates' roundtable for Port Hawkesbury Town Council. Incumbent Mark MacIver and newcomers Donald MacDonald and Todd Barrett are among the town's seven council hopefuls.

The candidates for mayor of Port Hawkesbury are Jason Aucoin, Brenda Chisholm-Beaton and Archie MacLachlan.  

The first of our two candidates' roundtables from Port Hawkesbury. We hear from four of the seven people running for town council this fall.  

First cast on The Big Fish looks at the native Jelly Fish of the Hawkesbury system that are in huge numbers at the moment and causing havoc with the commercial fishing industry.

Port Hawkesbury Paper is marking its twelfth anniversary at the long-running mill site in Point Tupper. We hear from the Operation's Director of Sustainability and Economic Development, Geoff Clarke .

For the first time in 24 years, Port Hawkesbury has a three-person race for the mayor's job. Brenda Chisholm-Beaton has held the position for the past eight years. 

Three people are running for mayor - that's the most in 24 years.  We hear from all three of them this week, up next is Archie MacLachlan.

Three people are running for mayor - that's the most in 24 years.  We hear from all three of them this week, beginning this morning with Jason Aucoin. 

Port Hawkesbury residents will air their views on Reeves Street in an upcoming plebiscite. The main thoroughfare through the town has had three traffic lanes for the past five years. This fall's municipal election ballot will include a chance for residents to state their preferred number of lanes. CBC's Adam Cooke has an update. 

Kevin Sweeney was one of those ever reliable jockeys who did his job with total dedication for an amazing 46 years. Had it not been for a high spirited horse dumping him at a Nowra meeting in 2015, he may well have pushed on for a bit longer. Kev spent the bulk of his career at Canberra and on southern districts tracks, where he forged strong associations with many stables. Despite a few current health issues the seventy year old pays us the honour of joining the podcast for a good, old fashioned trip down memory lane. Kev begins by revisiting the occasion of his last race ride when he was unceremoniously dumped by a quirky horse. He recalls a winning treble at Wagga just two days earlier. Kevin talks about his move to the far NSW south coast, and the health issues he's been battling for the last four years. He remains philosophical. The former respected jockey takes us back to childhood days, and the love he received from his single mum and a doting grandfather. He's never forgotten the day his family took him to Randwick races. He's happy to admit that his aversion to school brought much grief to his mother Grace. Kevin remembers his apprenticeship to Reg Cook, brother of Bill and uncle of Peter. He shares his memories of the famous Cook family. He remembers his first two wins on a horse trained by Reg Cook. Both wins were at Hawkesbury. Kevin has never forgotten his first city win. His second metropolitan success figured in a little piece of racing history. The  veteran takes us back to Reg Cook's move to Canberra in the early 70's. He talks about a switch of stables to Terry Rutzo who would become a staunch supporter. He explains the reasons for his sudden relocation to Wyong at the invitation of local trainer Ron Tilley.  Back in Canberra Kevin forged a great association with trainer Keith Dryden. He believes he rode 220 winners for the Dryden stable. Sweeney reflects on his association with talented Dryden trained mares Coolroom Candidate and Bacchanal Woman. He went to NZ with Bacchanal Woman. He acknowledges another Dryden runner De Lightning Ridge. He won four races on the mare including two in the city.  The dedicated jockey pays rightful homage to the ageless gelding Digger Stakas. He rode the veteran on many occasions, and actually gave him a home in his twilight years. Kevin fondly remembers 13 wins on the consistent Comanche Prince. He talks about his long association with the John Morrisey stable with special mention of an AJC Country Cup win on China Garden.  Kevin remembers another ride on China Garden which landed him in hot water. He was given three months by the stewards for an unsatisfactory ride. Sweeney's commitment to country racing deprived him of opportunities in feature races. He says he was 49 before he won a decent race.  He looks back on the days when he was the “go-to” jockey for bush trainers who were bringing their horses to Canberra meetings. He tells the story of a win on a plunge horse at Canberra trained by a man destined to reach dizzy heights on the turf. Kevin reflects on his good fortune when it came to injuries. He and partner Michelle were the parents of three boys. He says only one has made a career in racing. The former jockey pays tribute to later partner Libby who's doing a great job on the Keith Dryden team. Libby is close to commencing a new role in the stable. This is an overdue acknowledgment of a long and distinguished riding career. 

Port Hawkesbury is getting help from the province for some sidewalk upgrades. Some members of the town's business community would like to see new stores and services popping up on those sidewalks.  

Chad Schofield joined Nick Foot on Racing Pulse ahead of the meeting at Hawkesbury on Tuesday. He's also riding Essonne in the Civic Stakes on Wednesday at Warwick Farm and he confirmed he will head back to Singapore for a few final "hit and run missions" over the coming months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaction to the Emmerson recommendations for changes to the Supermarket Code of Conduct and more on the NSW bird flu outbreak in the Hawkesbury.

Nova Scotia Health promises that everyone in Port Hawkesbury should now be able to find a family practitioner.

Port Hawkesbury and Richmond County are putting some energy into harnessing opportunities in the green energy sector. We'll meet the new Manager of Energy Sector Development for the area. 

We speak with two Port Hawkesbury town councillors - Jason Aucoin and Mark MacIver.

 @Ecolomondo  (TSXV: ECM | OTC: ECLMF) is pushing ahead of competitors with its newly-awarded International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) for the Hawkesbury TDP Facility. Chairman and CEO Eliot Sorella and Corporate Strategist, Compliance, and Marketing Expert Isabel Puig share with Global One Media the mounting achievements that the company is enjoying in recent months.Ecolomondo Corporation is working to build and operate Thermal Decomposition turnkey facilities using its proprietary TDP Technology that processes hydrocarbon waste to produce high-quality end-products for reuse by industry. Over the past two months, the company garnered a string of successes including its ISCC and TSSA certifications, its selection as a finalist for the 2023 Go Global Awards, and the steady ramp-up of its Hawkesbury plant as the company heads for commercial operation.For more information, visit: https://www.ecolomondo.comWatch the full YouTube interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gicOw541DuoAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

 @Ecolomondo  (TSXV: ECM | OTC: ECLMF) is pushing ahead of competitors with its newly-awarded International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) for the Hawkesbury TDP Facility. Chairman and CEO Eliot Sorella and Corporate Strategist, Compliance, and Marketing Expert Isabel Puig share with Global One Media the mounting achievements that the company is enjoying in recent months.Ecolomondo Corporation is working to build and operate Thermal Decomposition turnkey facilities using its proprietary TDP Technology that processes hydrocarbon waste to produce high-quality end-products for reuse by industry. Over the past two months, the company garnered a string of successes including its ISCC and TSSA certifications, its selection as a finalist for the 2023 Go Global Awards, and the steady ramp-up of its Hawkesbury plant as the company heads for commercial operation.For more information, visit: https://www.ecolomondo.comWatch the full YouTube interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gicOw541DuoAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1