Podcasts about Hawkesbury River

Big Bream and Big Stories on the Hawkesbury – Daiwa BREAM Series May 2025 In this episode of The Bream Fishing Project, we head to the Hawkesbury River for the Daiwa BREAM Series, held over the weekend of May 3–4, 2025, with Bait Junkie as the proud round sponsor. It was a huge event with fast boats, heavy fuel bills, and some massive bream hitting the scales. We catch up with the top three non-boaters:

Send us a textIn this episode of Art Wank, we delve into the world of Australian landscape painter David Collins, whose latest solo exhibition, Brevity, is currently on view at Defiance Gallery in Sydney from May 3 to 24, 2025 .Collins has been a significant figure in the Australian art scene since the early 1990s . Residing on Dangar Island in the Hawkesbury River since 1987, his daily interactions with the river—often by rowboat—deeply inform his artistic practice . His works are known for their meditative quality, blending abstraction with a profound sense of place.Brevity continues this exploration, offering a series of paintings that reflect Collins' intimate connection with the Australian landscape. The exhibition showcases his ability to distill vast natural scenes into compositions that are both evocative and restrained.Throughout his career, Collins has participated in numerous residencies, including the Australian Wildlife Conservancy Residency in Queensland and the Nock Art Foundation Residency in New Zealand . His work has been recognised in prestigious awards such as the Wynne Prize and the Salon des Refusés.In our conversation, Collins discusses his artistic journey, the influence of his surroundings, and the themes present in Brevity. He shares insights into his process and the philosophies that underpin his work.Join us as we explore the nuanced landscapes of David Collins and gain a deeper understanding of his contribution to contemporary Australian art.Brevity is on display at Defiance Gallery, 12 Mary Place, Paddington, NSW, until May 24, 2025. For more information, visit defiancegallery.com.

Mike "Big Roy" Whitney, "Sugar" Ray Nosti, Andrew "Dawsey" Dawson & Johnnie Waller present "This Week In Sport".... Each week the boys share their thoughts on anything sport from around the globe with their own brand of irreverent humour! This week the boys chat about : The Wife Carrying World Championships, punt driving on the Hawkesbury River, the Perth Bears, South Juniors, rugby league, AFL, cricket, Formula 1, tennis, swimming, surfing, & much, much more!  

In this episode we have a conversation with acclaimed author, Kate Grenville, to discuss her most recent book, Unsettled. Grenville is no stranger to the past. Her success and fame as a writer exploded when she published The Secret River in 2005, a bestseller based on the story of her convict ancestor, an early settler on the Hawkesbury River. More than two decades on, and following the defeat of the Voice referendum, Grenville is still grappling with what it means to descend from people who were, as she puts it, “on the sharp edge of the moving blade that was colonisation”. So she decided to go on a kind of pilgrimage, back through the places her family stories happened, and put the stories and the First People back into the same frame, on the same country, to try to think about those questions. This gripping book is the result of that journey.

  Episode Title: NSW Tournament Series Round 1 – Hawkesbury River Recap In this episode of The Bream Fishing Project, we head to the iconic Hawkesbury River for a full recap of Round 1 of the NSW Tournament Series, held on February 9th, 2024. Host Andrew Death is joined by the top three teams from the event as they break down their strategies, gear choices, and the standout moments that landed them on the podium. In third place, Team Fanatics—James and Josh—share how their last-minute partnership came together, how they committed to the surface bite using cicada lures, and how they adapted to tidal shifts and wash fishing to lock in a 4.03 kg bag. In second place, Team McBarron Constructions—Jared and Brenton—talk through a patient, methodical approach with surface lures that paid off, including how they landed the tournament's second-biggest fish, a 1.17 kg kicker that secured them the Fishing.com.au Kicker for Cash prize. Topping the field was Team Bait Shop Toukley / Force Lures—Adam and Jake Amos—with a winning five-fish bag of 4.55 kg, including the event's biggest bream at 1.25 kg. The father-son duo dive into their pre-fish planning, their use of Force Lures Ziggy topwater lures, and the key moment Jake landed a crucial upgrade late in the session. In a powerful gesture, the pair donated part of their winnings to The Fly Program, highlighting the strength of community within the tournament scene. This episode is packed with technical insights into surface fishing, lure selection, leader choices, and how to manage boat positioning in tough conditions. Whether you're chasing bream on your home water or prepping for the next comp, there's something here for every serious angler. Brought to you by our ongoing supporters: The Bream Fishing Project Collective—our premium subscriber community offering bonus content, live Q&As, and early access to episodes. To support The Fly Program and access bonus episodes, early drops, and exclusive member live streams, head to breamfishingproject.supercast.com.  

‘What does it mean to be on land that was taken from other people? Now that we know how the taking was done, what do we do with that knowledge?'Kate Grenville is no stranger to the past. Her success and fame as a writer exploded when she published The Secret River in 2005, a bestseller based on the story of her convict ancestor, an early settler on the Hawkesbury River.More than two decades on, and following the defeat of the Voice referendum, Grenville is still grappling with what it means to descend from people who were, as she puts it, “on the sharp edge of the moving blade that was colonisation”.So she decides to go on a kind of pilgrimage, back through the places her family stories happened, and put the stories and the First People back into the same frame, on the same country, to try to think about those questions. This gripping book is the result of that journeyIn this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Grenville about where her journey into her family history took her and what she found there, about the words and language we've adopted to describe the history of colonisation of Australia, and where the defeat of the referendum on a Voice to Parliament might lead us as a nation.

‘What does it mean to be on land that was taken from other people? Now that we know how the taking was done, what do we do with that knowledge?' Kate Grenville is no stranger to the past. Her success and fame as a writer exploded when she published The Secret River in 2005, a bestseller based on the story of her convict ancestor, an early settler on the Hawkesbury River. More than two decades on, and following the defeat of the Voice referendum, Grenville is still grappling with what it means to descend from people who were, as she puts it, “on the sharp edge of the moving blade that was colonisation”. So she decides to go on a kind of pilgrimage, back through the places her family stories happened, and put the stories and the First People back into the same frame, on the same country, to try to think about those questions. This gripping book is the result of that journey In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Grenville about where her journey into her family history took her and what she found there, about the words and language we've adopted to describe the history of colonisation of Australia, and where the defeat of the referendum on a Voice to Parliament might lead us as a nation.

In this gripping episode of Crime Time Inc., we explore the chilling 1998 case of Peter Estill, whose body was discovered in a meticulously sealed bin on the banks of the Hawkesbury River. The investigation reveals a web of deceit, premeditation, and horror as the lengths to which the perpetrator went to conceal the crime unfold. Through crucial evidence and unexpected testimonies, especially from Bruce Patterson's ex-wife Lynette, the truth behind the gruesome murder is uncovered, leading to justice for Peter Estill.00:00 Introduction to the Case00:08 The Gruesome Discovery01:06 Identifying the Victim02:32 Connecting the Dots03:55 Bruce Patterson's Confession05:09 Lynette's Testimony07:48 The Trial and Verdict11:02 Reflections and Lessons13:30 Upcoming Episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description Welcome to 2025! This episode of The Bream Fishing Project Podcast kicks off the new year with exciting news about a brand-new tournament series in Southern New South Wales—the New South Wales Tournament Series. Join host Andrew Death as he chats with tournament director Grant Oliver about the series format, event locations, and what anglers can look forward to. Key Highlights: Competition Overview: Learn about the Atomic Tournament Series, featuring team-based events with 1-day and 2-day formats, including a unique pre-fish ban and hybrid competition style. Calendar and Locations: Hear about tournament dates and venues, including the Hawkesbury River, Botany Bay, St. George's Basin, Lake Macquarie, Foster, and Sydney Harbour. Grand Final Details: A potential 4-day split grand final across two weekends with unique rules and exciting prizes. Special Offers: Information about sponsors, big bream prizes, and other exciting incentives.

This week, we discuss the final, no caveats, end of convict transportation to Western Australia and Australia. In addition, we talk about the Clarke Brothers bushrangers, gold in Queensland, and politics throughout the country, as well the largest ever flood of the Hawkesbury River.

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.

This week, Naomi covers a notorious unsolved murder in Sydney that may always remain a mystery.Then Amber covers, The Shaggs. Were they the greatest band of all time, or the worst? You decide.This week, Amber is drinking Michael David Petite PetitYou Tube Video: My Pal Foot Foot - The Shaggs Naomi's sources:https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/mystery-rack-man-found-crucified-32274636 https://www.news.com.au/mystery-man-found-in-the-hawkesbury-tied-to-a-crucifix https://strangeremains.com/2015/10/14/who-killed-australias-rack-man/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawkesbury_River https://the-line-up.com/australia-rack-man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FR-KtXYEGU Amber's Sources:393 - The Shaggs: The Best or Worst Band of All Time?Meet the Shaggs | The New YorkerSupport the Show.Go check out our patreon page athttps://www.patreon.com/crimewineandchaosFor more information about Crime, Wine & Chaos, or to simply reach out and say "hi,"https://www.crimewineandchaos.comhttps://www.facebook.com/crimewineandchaoshttps://www.instagram.com/crimewineandchaospodhttps://twitter.com/crimewinechaosCrime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records.Amber is the vocalist, and attempted mandolin player in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or athttps://www.tinfoiltophat.com

Australia's news in English, foreign and sports news in brief. Listen, SBS Sinhala News Flash today - ඕස්ට්‍රේලියාවේ පුවත් සිංහලෙන්, විදෙස් සහ ක්‍රීඩා පුවත් කෙටියෙන්. සවන්දෙන්න, අද SBS සිංහල News Flash

[Repost] The Hawkesbury is a massive estuary system within easy reach of Sydney and offers some pretty amazing fishing. The plethora of natural structure that holds jewfish means anglers have no shortage of options for getting onto this prime sportfish. Dan Selby of Sydney Sportfishing Adventures has been taking clients onto the Hawkesbury in search of jewfish for nine years - and he's seen and caught a lot of jew in that time. In Episode 88 he unloads a ton of great tips about finding fish, picking tides, choosing the right tackle and lures.... and plenty more. Full show notes available at https://doclures.com/hawkesbury-fishing/ More episodes on Jewfish Fishing: https://doclures.com/mulloway-fishing/ More information about fishing the Hawkesbury system: https://doclures.com/hawkesbury-river-fishing-spots/

G'Day and welcome to Overdrive a program that samples as much as it can of the delight of cars and transport I'm David Brown Interview Recently there was an article in a major media outlet on whether the amount of yellow light time at traffic lights is enough. The article had some one-dimensional comments so we thought we would here from an export and in doing so raised issues of real behaviour change, a lack of corporate memory in government departments and can a technical expert survive if he has a testy attitude. We are then joined by Brian Smith and discuss Social Media Posts Some listener feedback on our social media posts: • The Chevrolet Impala from the early 1960s – An icon and large design • The 1948 Wolseley that has been in the one family since 1952. Driving a huge ute And the driving experience of a very big ute. Chevrolet Silverado. What's it like to drive and is it a perfect car for towing or simply an environmental disaster. Some highlights from the program 03:40 The technical research behind changing the length of yellow time at traffic lights in NSW. In the late 1960s, the first section of the Sydney to Newcastle Freeway was constructed between Berowra and the Hawkesbury River, but the Hawkesbury River Bridge was still the old bridge, only two lanes wide. The merging of the traffic needed lights at the bottom of a steep hill. The three second yellow timing was not enough especially for trucks. 06:05 The technical person who led the research was a bit feisty, but was technically right and had a very strong sense of morality and duty in spending public money. Could such a person survive in the public service of today. 11:09 Was there an all-red period in the signal operations and what does that mean for driver behaviour 13:01 The suggestion of increasing the yellow time is like chasing your tail to solve one issues but creating many others. 20:45 There is a desperate need to do more than look at academic research. We need to have some corporate memory of what has been done in the past so we understand the present and so that we do re-work the same issues over and over again. 22:10 How do we detect traffic and make sense of what we think is happening? Some of the technology has been around for a long time but modern possibilities have yet to prove cost effective. 33:58 Feedback from listeners and social media. A 1948 Wolseley that has been in the one family since 1952. Was part of a television documentary about General Macarthur 36:02 Feedback about some pictures of the Chevy Impala. Brians favouite toy car when he was a child 39:18 The Chevrolet Silverado Pickup. David got to drive the new one while Brian hates the very thought of it. For more information Web Site: Driven Media: drivenmedia.com.au Podcasts iTunes: Cars Transport Culture Spotify: Cars Transport Culture Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Our YouTube site Cars Transport Culture Originally broadcast 16 March 2024

From the highs of New York award success to the bottom of the Hawkesbury River! Ya gotta tell it like it is - even if it isn't! Yep, hangers and danglers - outa the subway the bullets rip ...

Sunny South in so many ways epitomises what heartful hosting is all about. A former teacher, she and husband Brett have forged a deeply enriching life for themselves in the Hawkesbury River region about an hour north of Sydney, one that has been built around a love of art, creativity, community and hospitality. With a background in restoring and renovating historic properties and having determined that - for a variety of reasons - the Hawkesbury was the right location for them to secure a holiday house, Sunny and Brett serendipitously happened upon a property that ticked all the boxes, going on to purchase it very fortunately without the involvement of real estate agents. Over the 6 months that followed, with the added challenge of the house only being accessible by water, they worked hard to bring the property back to its former glory, replacing the roof and stumps but maintaining most of its original features and opting to retain a number of pieces of vintage furniture. They subsequently named the property Riverbreeze and first welcomed guests in November of 2021, managing all of the housekeeping themselves and doing so with a focus on simplicity, efficiency and organisation - an ethos which has worked perfectly for them since day dot. Sunny's passion for involving the local community in the running of Riverbreeze absolutely shines through in this episode, as does her respect for the natural environment and for the need to be continuously mindful about consumption. I thoroughly enjoyed our chat and I'm positive that no matter where you might be in your hosting journey, you will get a lot out of it too.

In this episode we cover the recent round of the ABT Daiwa Bream Series held at Lake Macquarie on the 3-4 June 2023. We have 5 angler interviews for this episode and each has an interesting story. Starting with second place in the non - boater division Daniel Reynolds.  Daniel is a local to Lake Mac and usually fishes land based. Dan has only fished a handfull of events in this interview you will hear how he was able to finish in second place. In first place for the non - boater division I had a quick chat with Lance Marsh. I have to admit, this was one of my favourite interviews. You will hear how Lance was able to win this event with just 5/6 fish. If you have listened to my interviews for a while you will know that I like to hear about the father and son teams. In this interview you will hear about a relationship with a difference. We then move back to the boater division and talk with former Australian Open champion  and previous Bream Fishing Project guest Jamie McKeown. Jamie talked though all the things he had to do to end up in third place. Jamie was fishing within casting distance of the winner Mark Healey and he spoke about all the decisions he made over the 2 days of competition. Jamie also spoke about all of the extra things a competiton angler needs to contend with while fishing in a very specific location on Lake Macquarie. In second place was an old fried of mine from the Southern Bream Series days, Jason Mayberry. Jason fished differently to Mark and Jamie and used 2lb to catch some of his fish. Jason spoke about how one of his bigger fish had him in "knots"  during the fight. Tune in to get hear about a slightly different approach. Then for the second competition in a row, I spoke with the winner Mark Healey. There wer a couple of parallels between this competition and the last competition on the Hawkesbury River. Fishing along side Jamie, Mark concentrated his efforts in one location to grind out a win. Over the years Mark has proven himself to be a champion angler and this interview and the last interview from the Hawkesbury River round some true insights about Marks approach. I would also like to say thanks to Berley Pro who have come on board as a new sponsor. Next week I am hoping to announce full details of their promotion. Thanks also to James from Hunter Watersports for continued support. Thanks also to Adam at fishin.com.au for his continued support.     

This is another huge episode of TheBream Fishing Project.   On the Saturday the anglers fished in super calm conditions which then changed to periods of strong wind and rain at different times on the Sunday. The fishing was difficult on both days for different reasons. It was interesting to hear how the anglers adapted to the conditions     In the first interview I spoke with Grayson Fong but we did this with a little twist. You will need to tune into this to see how this played out. We did have a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy it too! However we did get down to business and spoke about lure design and then moved on to talk about how he caught his fish. As usual Grayson has some interesting insights about being a non - boater. At one point Grayson was being out-fished by his boater and he borrowed  a few lures from his boater.      I then spoke to the winner of The non-boater Division Taka Kawasaki and he went through all the things he did to bring back his  fish and take the win.  This was Taka's first win and he was happy to share everything  that helped to get the job done.This was Taka's first visit to The Bream Fishing Project, but he still managed to do two interviews.      I didn't spoke to the angler in third position in the  boater division, Kris Hickson. Kris  had  just come off the back of third place in the Australian Open and backed it up here with the third place again.  In this conversation you'll hear how he ground it out particularly on the second  day. Kris  then landed a 41 fork bream to anchor his bag and put over 4 1/2 kilos on the scales.   In second place in the boat of division was Michael Colotouros. This was the first time I  have spoken to Michael we had a very interesting conversation.  We went through everything from  what lures to how he works them through to rods reels and line combination. Michael has been an amazing angler over the years, in this interview he gave us all some insights into how he achieves his sucess.    Finally in first place, I spoke with Mark Healey who dropped a huge bag on the scales on the Sunday to take the win. This was also the first time I have spoken with Mark and we had an awesome conversation  that I think you will all enjoy. Mark too has been a very successful competition angler over the years and mark also gave us some great insights into how he caught his fish.    This was another fun podcast episode to put together. I got to speak with anglers I've never spoken to before and they were all very giving In what they shared. Thanks again to all the anglers who gave up their time to have a quick chat.

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In this episode Jed attempts to tell the multi-generational story of Yarramundi, Colebee and Maria of the Boorooberongal clan of the Dharug people of what is now Western Sydney. From the first encounters between the Dharug and the British on Dyarubbin in 1791, to the first ever land grant from the British regime to the original inhabitants of Australia in 1816, from Macquarie's aborted ‘native institute', the first Indigenous/British marriage and all through the stolen generation to the present day, Yarramundi's family have been at the centre of the unfolding relations amongst the people that call Western Sydney home. In this podcast we discuss The History Listen podcast episode Yarramundi and the people of Dyarubbin and the Sydney University research that debunks one of the stories they tell. As with anything do with the people of Dyarubbin, Grace Karskens research is wonderfully helpful and the State Government published Dyarubbin: Mapping Aboriginal history, culture and stories of the Hawkesbury River that she was involved with is well worth a look if you're interested in the specific geography of these last few episodes. Lastly, at the end of the episode we plug The Australian Histories Podcast and Jed also mentions a book he read on William Buckley, which is Jock Serong's Buckley's Chance.

"Straight over the side and into the sizzling pan", Hawkesbury Houseboat Angling adventure

"Straight over the side and into the sizzling pan", Hawkesbury Houseboat Angling adventure

Friends and family of a Sydney man who tragically drowned in Hawkesbury River on Christmas Day have remembered him as a “loving and hardworking” person. - ਬਾਕਸਿੰਗ ਖਿਡਾਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਹੁਣ ਕੋਚ ਵਜੋਂ ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ ਨਿਭਾਉਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਸਿਡਨੀ ਨਿਵਾਸੀ ਸੰਨੀ ਦੱਤਾ ਕਰਿਸਮਿਸ ਵਾਲੇ ਦਿਨ ਹਾਕਸਬਰੀ ਰਿਵਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਤੈਰਾਕੀ ਕਰਨ ਗਏ ਅਤੇ ਪਾਣੀ ਦੇ ਤੇਜ਼ ਵਹਾਅ ਮੂਹਰੇ ਆਪਣੀ ਜਾਨ ਗਵਾ ਬੈਠੇ। ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਦੱਤਾ ਦੇ ਦੋਸਤਾਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ 'ਮਿਲਣਸਾਰ ਅਤੇ ਖੁਸ਼-ਮਿਜ਼ਾਜ਼ ਇਨਸਾਨ' ਵਜੋਂ ਯਾਦ ਕੀਤਾ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ।

Part 2 of our Australian cryptids series! I think these ones are weirder than the first lot so prepare yourselves! If you want to know more or get in touch, you can find us here: Email - DevilsMargaritaPod@gmail.com Twitter & Instagram - @DevilsMargarita

Toasty and warm in his home near Ballarat, Michael Robinson admits he feels both smug and guilty.

After years teaching in the remote Northern Territory, Julie began to trace her ancestry among the Darug people around the Hawkesbury River. Her most recent novel was written in response to Kate Grenville's The Secret River (R)

You'd be forgiven for thinking the news has been inundated with flood stories in recent months and with each new flooding event, it seems to be the same communities and industries that are devastated. The Hawkesbury River at Windsor, in Sydney's north-west, has already exceeded the March flood peak of 13.8 metres and oyster farmers have been racing to save their crops.

Flooding has returned to Sydney but Airbus Albo is Missing in Action in Kyiv, the latest stop on his globalist tour. In Melbourne, the frightbat ferals returned upset about Roe vs Wade in the US. I cover it all on Tim's News Explosion. The Warragamba Dam in Sydney is spilling again due to heavy rainfall, the Hawkesbury River is overflowing and the Windsor Bridge is underwater. Many Australians are asking where's Albo? He's been found in Kyiv which has become a pilgrimage for globalist leaders. His goofy Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt has been tasked with overseeing the federal government's response. Another good Labor MP passed away former Victorian Emergency Services Minister Jane Garrett from breast cancer at the age of 49. Garrett resigned from Dan Andrews' Ministry in 2016 during the United Firefighters Union pay dispute and put in a bullying complaint against the Union's leader Peter Marshall. Local frightbat feminists marched in Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart on Saturday upset about the US states now having the same legislative authority on abortion that Australian states do. In Melbourne, the frightbats attacked a black pro-life activist and clashed with actual my body my choice protestors demanding all vaccine mandates end. Unvaxxed tourists and visa holders will be able to visit Australia from Wednesday, this means Novak Djokovic could return for the 2023 Australian Open. The covid zero zealots are again pushing for mask mandates because of the coming BA4 and 5 wave. Tom Peacock virologist at the Imperial College of London believes that the next Omicron variant to take-off could be BA2.75 from India. MRNA covid vaccines have been approved for children under 5 in the US and will be coming soon to Australia. Elmo from Sesame Street got one with his father saying they were safe and effective. The Babylon Bee reported that Elmo subsequently died from myocarditis and that Bert and Ernie contracted monkeypox. There have been two cases of Diphtheria diagnosed in unvaccinated children in Northern NSW, it is a bacterial infection that causes respiratory breathing difficulty. The vaccine is part of a child's vaccination schedule. In my view, these new outbreaks of historical diseases in which vaccines already exist are due to governments creating more anti-vaxxers by forcing the fast-tracked covid vaccines on people and denying there were side effects. Known deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein's madame Ghislaine Maxwell has been sentenced to 20 years jail for child sex trafficking. Maxwell had been on ‘suicide watch' in the lead-up to her sentencing. Former R&B singer R Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in jail for racketeering and sex trafficking using his fame to sexually abuse young fans. These are two sex offenders we are allowed to know about and name. Simeon Boikov the Aussie Cossack was sentenced to 10 months in prison for breaching suppression orders. Email: me@timwilms.comMessage: https://t.me/timwilms Wilms Front Links:Entropy: https://entropystream.live/app/wilmsfrontWebsite: http://timwilms.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/wilmsfrontMinds: https://www.minds.com/timwilmsGab: https://gab.com/timwilmsTelegram: https://t.me/wilmsfrontParler: https://parler.com/profile/timwilms/ Support the Show:Membership: http://www.theunshackled.net/membershipDonate: https://www.theunshackled.net/donate/Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/TheUnshackled Other Unshackled Productions:Trad Tasman Talk: https://www.theunshackled.net/ttt/Report From Tiger Mountain: http://reportfromtigermountain.com/ Other Unshackled Links:Website: https://www.theunshackled.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TUnshackledTwitter: https://twitter.com/Un_shackledGab: https://gab.ai/theunshackledTelegram: https://t.me/theunshackledMinds: https://www.minds.com/The_UnshackledMeWe: https://mewe.com/p/theunshackled Music and Graphics by James Fox HigginsVoice Over by Morgan MunroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NSW Police Force is searching for a missing teenage boy with only a blackened jawbone to work from. Investigators create a nationwide bulletin, seeking the dentist who extracted two teeth from the individual shortly before his death. A record or an X-ray of that operation holds the key to our lost boy's identity and possibly his fate In this 3rd episode, Real Crime Investigative Journalist Adam Shand returns to Umina Beach to confirm the theory that the jawbone was carried in floodwaters from the Hawkesbury River to the coast in 2012. Another massive flood in NSW gives investigators a chance to model the early event and better understand the discovery site. And our forensic investigators reach out to colleagues across Australia for fresh thinking on how to unlock the mystery of the black bone. If you have information on this case please contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or your local police station.   For more episodes, download the LiSTNR app now and listen for free. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NSW Police Force is searching for a missing teenage boy with only a blackened jawbone to work from.  Investigators create a nationwide bulletin, seeking the dentist who extracted two teeth from the individual shortly before his death. A record or an X-ray of that operation holds the key to our lost boy's identity and possibly his fate In this 3rd episode, Real Crime Investigative Journalist Adam Shand returns to Umina Beach to confirm the theory that the jawbone was carried in floodwaters from the Hawkesbury River to the coast in 2012. Another massive flood in NSW gives investigators a chance to model the early event and better understand the discovery site. And our forensic investigators reach out to colleagues across Australia for fresh thinking on how to unlock the mystery of the black bone. If you have information on this case please contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or your local police station.   For more episodes, download the LiSTNR app now and listen for free. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 In this episode we are looking at Indigenous Legal Judgments, a collection of key legal decisions affecting Indigenous Australians, which have been re-imagined so as to be inclusive of Indigenous people's stories, historical experience, perspectives and worldviews. The collection was edited by Professor Heather Douglas and Associate Professor Nicole Watson and was published last year. Within the collection, Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars have collaborated to rewrite 16 key legal judgments. Spanning from 1889 to 2017, the judgments reflect the trajectory of Indigenous people's engagements with Australian law. The collection includes decisions that laid the foundation for the wrongful application of terra nullius and disavowal of native title. Contributors have also challenged narrow judicial interpretations of native title, which have denied recognition to Indigenous people who suffered the prolonged impacts of dispossession. Various authors have shown how judicial officers can use their power to challenge systemic racism and tell the stories of Indigenous people who have been dehumanised by the criminal justice system.We are fortunate tonight to be joined by one of the collection's editors, Associate Professor Nicole Watson. Nicole Watson is an Indigenous legal scholar, who belongs to the Munanjali and Birri Gubba Peoples of Queensland. She is currently employed as the Director of the Academic Unit in the Nura Gili Centre for Indigenous Programs, University of New South Wales. We are also lucky to be joined by one of the collection's contributors, Mary Spiers Williams. Mary is from the Australian National University where she is Sub Dean (Indigenous Studies) for the College of Arts and Social Science's Executive, as well as being a lecturer in law. Her research primarily concerns the impact of state laws on First Peoples, centring the knowledges, law and insights of the First Peoples of Australia. She brings to her research insider-outsider perspectives – including that borne of her experiences as a legal practitioner and her identity and status as a woman descended from coloniser-settlers and First Peoples of the sandstone country that stretches north from the Dyarubbin (aka the Hawkesbury River).

It's been an unprecedented couple months of natural disasters down the east coast of Australia. From Gympie to Lismore, to the Hawkesbury River out the back of Sydney. And with this changing climate, comes new responsibilities for our Federal Politicians. Today on the Decode Podcast, we speak to the Shadow Minister for Emergency Management, Senator Murray Watt (ALP). A former Chief Of Staff to Anna Bligh, and a former State Minister during her time as Premier. This episode's guest is a stalwart of Queensland Labor, and he's still not ready to predict a change of government at this Federal Election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been an unprecedented couple months of natural disasters down the east coast of Australia. From Gympie to Lismore, to the Hawkesbury River out the back of Sydney. And with this changing climate, comes new responsibilities for our Federal Politicians. Today on the Decode Podcast, we speak to the Shadow Minister for Emergency Management, Senator Murray Watt (ALP). A former Chief Of Staff to Anna Bligh, and a former State Minister during her time as Premier. This episode's guest is a stalwart of Queensland Labor, and he's still not ready to predict a change of government at this Federal Election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was nearly 115 years ago that Dorothea Mackellar wrote lovingly about Australia from her home, at the time in Great Britain, using a stunning array of metaphors in 'My Country' to give her words life and today, put those words, unintentionally, into the mouths of our climate deniers. The Mayor Lismore, Steve Krieg (pictured), talked about the troubles facing his city, and the people who live there with Patricia Karvelas on RN Breakfast - "Lismore mayor: 'You'd almost just wish for a bit more humanity from our Federal Government'". Climate change and public health were discussed on the 'Health Report' - "Climate does impact your health". Other Quick Climate Links for today are: "Bendigo Sustainability Festival"; "Climb it for Climate"; "Environmental activists disrupt Bafta red carpet in London"; "Why coal is an each-way bet for a government that both backs and undermines it ahead of federal election"; "Tree Planting Is Booming. Here's How That Could Help, or Harm, the Planet."; "Gastastrophe" - George Monbiot; "Beyond the floods: How we win climate justice this election"; "CLIMARTE GALLERY"; "Kogi bans charcoal production"; "PM accused of ignoring warnings on floods"; "Your Induction Stove Is the First Step Toward Plugging In the Whole House"; "Nigel Farage's hard-right faction won Brexit. Now net-zero is in its sights"; "Maps link air pollution and redlining in 200 US cities"; "All-American Oligarchs: The Big Oil CEOs profiting from war in Ukraine"; "Oil Companies Are Making a Fortune From Soaring Prices. Democrats Want to Take Some of It Back."; "The Far-Right Is Trying to Blame the Climate Crisis on Immigration"; "Green groups say gas crisis makes transition to renewables even more urgent"; "Half of Ukraine's renewables threatened with destruction, industry body says"; "Here are the countries that import the most Russian oil"; "Climate Change Is Killing Her Country. Who Will Decide if It Lives?"; "How to shift building heat to electric? NY activists have lots of ideas"; "Democrats insist they haven't abandoned climate goals"; "First a hurricane, now wildfire: Climate disasters are colliding in Florida"; "Frustrated With Utilities, Some Californians Are Leaving the Grid"; "NSW flood: farmer watches as half of 300-cow herd swept away in eastern Australia floods – video"; "American Battery Factory plans battery cell gigafactories to support U.S. storage market"; "A 1972 Black political convention offers a road map for fighting climate change"; "Slobbing out and giving up: why are so many people going ‘goblin mode'?"; "Sun sets on Mexico's paradise beaches as climate crisis hits home"; "What a researcher learned from monitoring Atlanta's tree canopy"; "Public, private funds to drive renewable replacement for Latrobe coal"; "‘Lessons have not been learnt': Royal commission being ignored, experts say"; "‘The government pays out every time': Experts call for natural disaster insurance scheme"; "Funding boost for ‘single-touch' environment approval regime"; "‘Humanitarian disaster': Flood victims call for end to government blame game"; "Over-reliance on volunteers at the peak of the flood emergency in northern NSW must be addressed, locals say"; "Jetties, caravans and fridges displaced by floods float down Hawkesbury River during clean-up"; "Scott Morrison says coal power stations should ‘run as long as they possibly can'"; "Stunning deepwater rose-veiled fairy wrasse confirmed as new species"; "'Appalling' chemical spill in Melbourne's west leaves dead wildlife strewn through waterways"; "Ukraine invasion may lead to worldwide food crisis, warns UN"; "‘It's bigger than just New England': mayor during black summer bushfires to run against Barnaby Joyce"; "Microbe's potential for climate change"; "Conservationists buy fishing licence in Great Barrier Reef to create net-free safe haven for dugongs"; "Court reverses climate duty of care ruling"; "Can we raise livestock sustainably? A win-win solution for climate change, deforestation and biodiversity loss"; "Tax cuts? COVID management? On the search for the Morrison government's legacy (so far)"; "Trees: why they're our greatest allies against floods – but also tragic victims"; "How New Zealand's review of ecologically important land could open the door to more mining on conservation land"; "Coalition to allow some projects, including mining, to bypass federal environmental approvals"; "Manipulating the Climate: What Are the Geopolitical Risks?"; "Electric delivery vans set to take off in the US"; "How to get Americans out of cars and onto electric bikes and scooters"; "GM and PG&E to test how EVs can power homes during blackouts"; "Why is California wasting millions on hydrogen fuel pumps?"; "Chart: Outpacing even China, the US takes the lead in grid battery investment"; "How to support fact-based journalism on climate solutions"; "Koch Industries continues doing business in Russia"; "The Big Switch: Australia's Electric Future". Enjoy "Music for a Warming World". 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The Seafood Industry in Australia is facing some massive challenges -from global warming to fishery closures, whilst many are despondent there is Paul “ Nipper” Aquilina - he is a bright light, shining brightly on the Mighty Hawkesbury River - where his enthusiasm, optimism and energy is helping make this mighty suburban Sydney estuary great again ……https://www.instagram.com/nipper_eel_boy/?hl=enFollow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/Follow John Susman https://www.instagram.com/fisheads/?hl=enFollow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Follow Huck (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

The Seafood Industry in Australia is facing some massive challenges -from global warming to fishery closures, whilst many are despondent there is Paul “ Nipper” Aquilina - he is a bright light, shining brightly on the Mighty Hawkesbury River - where his enthusiasm, optimism and energy is helping make this mighty suburban Sydney estuary great again …… https://www.instagram.com/nipper_eel_boy/?hl=en Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John Susman https://www.instagram.com/fisheads/?hl=en Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Well before the gold rushes of the mid 1800s, there was another all but forgotten resource extraction boom which played an important role in the expansion of the early colony. After being first logged along the Hawkesbury River, red cedar soon became the third largest export from the nascent port of Sydney and was known colloquially as “red gold”. It played a vital role in the foundation of places as diverse as Kiama, Maitland, and Byron Bay, and its presence is still to be observed in many buildings throughout Sydney today.    A short video on red cedar which features the Reading Room in Canberra is available here. You can also check out the Macquarie Armchair, the oldest surviving piece of Australian red cedar furniture, or read this short article which contains many beautiful images of red cedar trees. Stories about red cedar have also featured in the Sydney Morning Herald and the Newcastle Herald.

An abandoned asylum sits on the shore of the Hawkesbury River. This week, John and Paul dive into the past to uncover the terrible tragedies which took place at the Hawkesbury Asylum. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back in 1994, a body was found tied to a metal rack: a crucifix, perhaps? Sitting at the bottom of the Hawkesbury River, this corpse triggered a long, strange investigation, and this week, John and Paul embark on one of their own. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Twenty-four-years-ago a trawling boat's net hooked onto a large metal object in the Hawkesbury River in Sydney, Australia. Affixed to the large metal object were the skeletal remains of an unidentified male wrapped in plastic. Throughout the year's many conspiracy theories have developed, the host takes a look at the case and gives you his thoughts about the murder. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-c-bouchard/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-c-bouchard/support

Yowie Central Episode 84 features yowies, an Aboriginal spirit, a water cryptid in the Hawkesbury River, ghosts and UFOs from my two fascinating guests - James from Mt Tibrogargan QLD, and Greg from Wiseman's Ferry NSW. 

After years teaching in the remote Northern Territory, Julie began to trace her ancestry among the Darug people around the Hawkesbury River. Her most recent novel was written in response to Kate Grenville's The Secret River

The parents of Australia's most decorated soldier Ben Roberts-Smith say they are “very proud” of their son on the eve of his defamation trial Children on vegan diets are growing up shorter and with weaker bones than their omnivorous counterparts. Mystery surrounds the death of a former Northern Beaches man whose body was found in Thailand A new two-lane bridge across the Hawkesbury River and a bypass of both Richmond and North Richmond on the way    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opera Australia has confirmed a comprehensive review into safety at the water-front amphitheatre where legendary designer Carla Zampatti fell, but have denied an eyewitness account that workmen had been working on the stairs shortly before the fashion mogul's fatal fall took place. Two people are fighting for life in hospital after suffering horrific burns to 60 per cent of their bodies in a horror explosion on board a boat on the Hawkesbury River north of Sydney yesterday. A townhouse development in Marrickville could cost more to fix than it did to build. Fair Trade officers are investigating the complex built by slain standover man Joe Antoun who had forged another builders signature to get bank finance and insurance on the build. The Newcastle KnighTs injury crisis continues with star Halfback Mitchell Pearce headlining a growing list of unavailable players. A shattered Knights coach Adam O'Brien says he will struggle to even name a 21 man squad for Saturday's clash on the gold Coast. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

STATE Labor politician Trish Doyle has used parliamentary privilege to accuse an unnamed NSW government MP of raping a sex worker SYDNEY'S 30 richest schools had a combined income greater than the GDP of many small nations FOR many stranded on the western side of the Hawkesbury River it has been locals who have come to their rescue. NSW residents will be handed free $100 vouchers with the ­direction to plough the money into hotels in Sydney's CBD See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today it's time to put on a lifejacket and cast off with Paul Aquilina, a young fisherman living on the Hawkesbury River, 90 minutes from Sydney. Paul has never been in any doubt that he wanted to be a fisherman and no amount of early morning starts, broken down boats, stolen eel traps, or empty nets could stop him from achieving his dream. To say he's focused on what he wants is an understatement. From his early days of volunteering on trawlers through to him leasing boats and licenses, Paul is now a ‘multi-fisher' who owns several different fishing licences and boats, providing a range of products to the market. Despite his young age, it's been a long journey that has required him to make plenty of sacrifices in his life. Paul also discusses how putting in extra effort can result in premium prices for his produce. Propagate is proudly brought to you by the good folks at the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries Young Farmer Business Program. The Young Farmer Business Program is creating opportunities for young farmers and fishers to enter into or expand their existing businesses by helping them improve their business skills. The Young Farmer Business Program has been funded by the NSW Government through the Department of Primary Industries to deliver a multifaceted approach to help young farmers and fishers. Our program is providing access to new business ideas, tools, products and services relevant to young farmers and fishers. For more information on the Young Farmer Business Program please visit https://www.youngfarmer.nsw.gov.au/

During the second part of our tour we learn how Aboriginal people had been managing the landscape for more than 40,000 years. Paul hunts out one of the many grasses at the botanic gardens known as the kangaroo grass.  One of the many birds having breakfast during our tour. He explains enthusiastically that, kangaroo grass has a seed and that seed's been traditionally used and ground up to make a flour to make bread.  And now, recently, archaeologists discovered a grinding stone from a place called Cuddie Springs, and that grinding stone had starch grains from kangaroo grass that was 32,000 years old, which makes Aboriginal people the oldest continuous bread making culture on the planet by 15,000 years. As we walk through the garden we find ourselves surrounded by plants brought out by the first fleet, and we have tobacco and mulberries and citrus and then directly opposite is that kangaroo grass just coming into seed at the moment.  We quickly learn that when first fleet arrived it was during an El Nino year.   El Niño is a climate cycle in the Pacific Ocean with a global impact on various weather patterns.  The cycle begins when warm water in the western tropical Pacific Ocean shifts and moves eastward along the equator towards the coast of South America.    Normally, this warm water pools near Indonesia and the Philippines. This can lead to Reduced rainfall. The shift in rainfall away from the western Pacific, associated with El Niño, means that Australian rainfall is usually reduced through winter–spring, particularly across the eastern and northern parts of the continent. Nine of the ten driest winter–spring periods on record for eastern Australia occurred during El Niño years. Learn more about what is El Niño and what might it mean for Australia? http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/updates/articles/a008-el-nino-and-australia.shtml    So, when the first fleet arrived it was a very dry period of time. And also the soils here are very ancient and very low in nutrients, and the land proved difficult to clear.  They ended up sowing crops between fallen trees and stumps. Due to  the low soil nutrition and because of the lack of water, the crop really failed, and they harvested less than they sowed. And after these various experiments they found better land on the Hawkesbury River, the Parramatta river and the Hunter river, that agriculture really took off on the continent. Many Scottish people also really built this garden between 1816 and the beginning of the 20th century. So in this case though, this is a man whose name was Joseph Gerald and Joseph.  Gerald was transported as a convict, and he was convicted essentially of political crimes. He was campaigning for more democratic freedoms for the people of Scotland. And not coincidentally, the first superintendent of these gardens, the first colonial botanist was also a Scott. Upcoming events: :  Learn about the diverse history and culture of the Aboriginal people of the Sydney region with an Aboriginal guide in the heart of the city. Uncover the Royal Botanic Garden's rich Aboriginal heritage by exploring plant uses, culture, artefacts and tasting some bush foods. https://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/whatson/Aboriginal-Heritage-To Please answer the questions here https://forms.gle/5Sfc28eSXTkux5Bg7 if you cannot see a form below     Loading…   Join us in part one of our tour of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney https://eattmag.com/travel/  

Join us in part two for our Barangaroo delivery podcast where Tim continues his tour with us of the Barangaroo Reserve. To catch up on our tour through Barangaroo gardens in Sydney, please go back to part one of our podcast, https://eattmag.com/podcasts/how-to-get-to-barangaroo-gardens-in-sydney/  Tim tells us how there are over 75,000 plants, trees, and shrubs at Barangaroo gardens. One of his favorite trees is called the Casuarina in which he describes its protective nature and characteristics. View all of the images from this podcast https://eattmag.com/podcasts/photographic-visions-barangaroo-part-two/ Photo: Infrastructure NSW, an Aerial image of just some of the plantings at Barangaroo Reserve, Sydney   Jactare Looking up into the tall Sandstone monuments at Barangaroo, they feature the essence of an Australian landscape with rocks jutting up sharply against the greenery of gum trees. Photo: Cullen Pope, Canon Canon EOS 550D  ƒ/81/  4000   70mm  ISO3200   Nico Water splashes across the square human-made blocks that protrude out into the dark and deep blue waters of Sydney harbour.  The waves besiege the rock sculpture which, over time, have been shaped and softened by the sea. Photo: Cullen Pope,  ƒ/8   1/4000   208mm   ISO3200 Zelda Native Australian trees Bright colors explode from each tree and shrub in the mid-afternoon sun, making this a one-stop-shop for photographers wanting to challenge themselves with the many aspects of the varied landscape. The curves and crevices of the enigmatic Barangaroo formations in any light pops, sings and sparkles with the hot tropical colored flora posing magnificently. Photo: Cullen Pope,  ƒ/81/1600250mmISO3200ƒ/8    1/1600    250mm   ISO3200 Cannon Barangaroo, Sydney Colors contrast in their retrospective shapes that harmoniously highlight the human-made when juxtaposed with natural forms of the surrounding vegetation.  Offering hard lines and soft, with colors that grab the eye, this is a photographer's dream as it offers so many enticing and exciting compositional options. Photo: Cullen Pope,   ƒ/8    1/1250     55mm      ISO3200   Peter Walker is the American designer of  Barangaroo Reserve, one of the most foremost designers in the world. Along with the Partners Landscape Architecture (PWP), in association with Sydney-based Johnson Pilton Walker Architects and Landscape Architects, they delivered the design project as a collaborative effort. Barangaroo from the air Photo: Infrastructure NSW, Barangaroo from the air in this early Aerial 2015 Moving through the gardens, we come across the Burrawang steps which are positioned at one of the entrances. Burrawang is the aboriginal name for a local Cycad plant which was known as a poisonous plant known to the local people who knew how to extract the poison.  The plant was used to make starch which involved soaking it in saltwater directly before eating. This process possibly took up to two days. Le Bokeh Dianella Shot at ƒ/8 Photo: Cullen Pope,  ƒ/8    1/640   90mm   ISO3200 In the gardens of Barangaroo beautiful flowers abound throughout the year signalling various times to harvest: such as when certain species of fish are ripe for the gathering.  Plants and trees also provide both shelter and shade for these activities. This bokeh image grasps the full extent of its beauty. When Cullen asks about the kinds of visitors to the reserve, Tim replies "We've had lots of schools, we've had lots of corporates, and we've had a few VIP days - we've had all types. Mainly locals, but we cater for everyone. We are part of the school curriculum. So we cover the curriculum from K from kindergarten to year 12.   Salmon Flush Hues of Salmon A rainbow of color sequences from yellows and purples to mossy greens transition down to the sea line and become a feature of the unique human-made tessellations. Such an unexpected vision is a photographer's delight against the blue of the sea. Photo: Cullen Pope,  ƒ/8  1/2500    179mm    ISO3200   That can also include a geography class.which has to do with the sustainable urban renewal also connecting that with the sustainability of aboriginal culture." Excavating the cove uncovered a lot of artifacts. Többi Sandstone in time Sandstone glistens and gleams when wet and worn wonderfully by the elements of earth, wind, and water which reveals the remnants of time over 200 million years ago.  Cratered and weather-worn these structures evoke notions of histories and peoples who have walked across this ancient rockscape. Photo: Cullen Pope,  550D ƒ/8 1/4000 90mm ISO3200   Tim adds, "Part of the colonial history also discovered, was when they even dug up the first boat launching slipway in Australian history. So you can actually see 1827 concrete. And that's where the boat launching was happening.  It's called Munns slipway." Nectarous Some sandstone blocks almost look like the Eastern dessert, halva, with its layered sediment lines sweeping through the structures. Brilliant browns, deep reds, and fiery Ochre - hues that have been created over time by the wind. Photo: Cullen Pope,   ƒ/8  1/2500   55mm   ISO3200 "Entering the cutaway, we learn of its 18,000 square meters in area, including 6,500 meters of floor space. 93% of the sandstone we can see at the reserve came from underneath here that appears around the park. And there's two levels of car parking - 300 car park spaces and another level of a storage water tank, and a basement system, which recycles water from as caught from the 90,000-liter rain tanks of each of those towers." Opening Day Photo:  Infrastructure NSW, Barangaroo Reserve Opening Day 2015   Later on during our tour of Barangaroo Reserve Tim also alludes to the shared paths for the bikes and scooters. Barangaroo fast become known as another great place to exercise and is now one of Sydney's favorite outdoor exercise parks for sports enthusiasts. The unmatched views of Sydney from this angle make Barangaroo Reserve a great place to enjoy outdoor space close to the city but away from the crowds to get your body moving.  For students looking for a great place to get some exercise we have outlined a few points to remember  Photo: Infrastructure NSW Studies show regular exercise can increase student's self-esteem and can make you feel happier.    The importance of exercise for students during study breaks:  After a good 12 weeks of long, hard study, the summer break is a great time to improve your mental and physical health. During the semester, it is a real challenge to get an intensive exercise program going with upcoming exams; however, the study break is a great time to get back in shape and get moving with or without the help of your devices. Sandstone at Barangaroo Reserve Photo:  Infrastructure NSW, Sandstone at Barangaroo Reserve   Exercise can also help prevent excess weight gain that may have occurred during the semester or help maintain weight loss. Remember, however, when you engage in most physical activities, you burn calories, and this also helps you to clear your mind and improve your cognitive functions. Physical movement also helps to boost your energy levels, and regular exercise can improve your muscle strength and increase your endurance. Exercise and training deliver oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and helps your cardiovascular system work more efficiently. Overall activity is an excellent way to get in shape and also get your mind and energy levels ready for the next semester. Studies show regular exercise can increase student's self-esteem and can make you feel happier.  Dukes Pier and Nawi Cove Photo:  Infrastructure NSW, Dukes Pier and Nawi Cove at Barangaroo Reserve   Exercise has been shown to improve your mood and decrease feelings of depression, anxiety, and stress. It produces changes in the parts of the brain that regulate stress and anxiety. It can also increase brain sensitivity to the hormones serotonin and norepinephrine, which relieve feelings of depression.  Additionally, exercise can increase the production of endorphins, which are known to help produce positive feelings and reduce the perception of pain. Furthermore, exercise has been shown to reduce symptoms in people suffering from anxiety. It can also help them to be more aware of their mental state and act as a distraction from their fears. Bridge Lawn at Barangaroo Reserve Photo:  Infrastructure NSW,  looking out from Bridge Lawn at Barangaroo Reserve   Interestingly, it doesn't matter how intense your workout is. It seems that your mood can benefit from exercise no matter the intensity of the physical activity.  This can be evidenced in a study by Elizabeth Anderson and Geetha Shivakumar On the Effects of Exercise and Physical Activity on Anxiety https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3632802/   Where can students get more exercise tips Students have many great resources to get exercise tips. If you want to start gymming, then having a great gym app is the right place to start. Here is a list of some great apps to get started. https://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/702-best-workout-apps.html Barangaroo Reserve Aeria Photo:  Infrastructure NSW Barangaroo Aerial 2015 looking out across the piers, Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House and North Sydney towards the heads As you can see for the photographs, Barangaroo is a perfect place to go for a run, stroll, or a bike ride.   Join teams or clubs If you don't want to exercise alone or don't have a structured exercise plan, then joining a club or sports team is a great way to meet people and bond with them. Team sports lead to great stories and social interaction—from bowling to rugby, you'll meet and work together with 10 or more people. Team sports also will have you committing to a whole season of exercise and physical activity. Pick a game that's right for you, check out local community centers, and find yourself a team to play for. Photo: Infrastructure NSW, Barangaroo Aerial 2015 image of sandstone stretching out into the harbour Photo:  Infrastructure NSW, Barangaroo Aerial 2015 image of sandstone stretching out into the harbour You can also find meetup's and join any club or fitness groups that match your needs and your goals. https://www.meetup.com/find/sports-fitness/?allMeetups=false&radius=5&userFreeform=Sydney+cbd&gcResults=Sydney+NSW%2C+Australia%3AAU%3ANew+South+Wales%3Anull%3Anull%3Anull%3Anull%3A-33.8688197%3A151.20929550000005&change=yes&sort=default     Car Parking at Barangaroo Reserve   Wilson Parking - Barangaroo Reserve Parking garage in Barangaroo, New South Wales, Australia Wilson Parking does offer affordable & secure parking at Barangaroo Reserve Car Park, which is located at Barangaroo Point, Sydney CBD North - with early bird, hourly, night and weekend parking https://www.wilsonparking.com.au/park/2266_Barangaroo-Reserve-Car-Park_Towns-Place-Sydney All Wilson parking stations and their rates can be found here;  https://www.wilsonparking.com.au/book-a-bay Barangaroo Facts Barangaroo Reserve's Birthday Photo:  Infrastructure NSW Barangaroo Reserve's First Birthday 2016 Barangaroo Reserve park is constructed from 10,000 sandstone blocks excavated and cut on the site. Some 6,500 blocks were placed to create the foreshore. More than 42,000 tonnes of rough stone and a further 30,000 tonnes of crushed stone was also used during the construction of the park. Additionally, some 75,000 native trees, plants and shrubs have been used to landscape Barangaroo Reserve. A selection 84 species were chosen, 79 of which are native to Sydney Harbour. Many of the species are not to be found in commercial nurseries, so seeds and cuttings were collected from wild sites around Sydney Harbour and the Hawkesbury River. http://www.bundanoonsandstone.com.au/pdfjs/web/LAM_11Nov2016_Barangaroo_Peter_Walkers_Point.pdf    Sydney Metro Maximus The International Towers Photo: Cullen Pope,   ƒ/8  1/500    55mm   ISO3200 The pop-art effect of the intensely bright colors in this image blast shocks of light that ricochet off the metallic rust-colored reds of the iron curvations: all the while looking out into the Warhol infused halo of the International Towers of an international city. Sydney at Midday - a shot taken in all of Sydney's vibrant technicolored glory. More details of tours can be found at, https://www.barangaroo.com/see-and-do/things-to-do/ Schools and corporates can also ring Barangaroo   Special thanks to: Tim for his time during the interview Senior Communications Officer - Projects NSW Infrastructure NSW Images by, Daniel Boud Barangaroo Delivery Authority Media Gallery Executive Director, Community Engagement Access PR Cullen is a self taught photographer also having studied with both renowned practitioners from both artistic and commercial worlds at the Centre for Contemporary Photography and the Centre for Adult Education (CAE)   Join us and tune in on our photogrphy podcasts and stories Photography tips and stories https://eattmag.com/tag/photography-tips/