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Show Notes with Time‑Shifted Timestamps(All timestamps below have been shifted forward by 25 seconds to allow for theme music, as requested.)00:00 – Welcome, Cricket and the Pink Ball at the Gabba00:00:25 – Jack the Insider (Joel Hill) opens episode 137 of The Two Jacks and notes they're recording just after midday on 4 December.00:00:36 – Quick chat about the looming day–night Test at the Gabba and the prospect it could finish very quickly.00:00:44 – Hong Kong Jack explains why dusk session timings in Hong Kong line up perfectly with “Asahi o'clock”.00:01:07 – The Jacks wonder which pink ball is in use – Duke or Kookaburra – and what that means for Mitchell Starc and the batters.00:01:30 – They flag that full cricket chat will come later in the episode.Tai Po Fire, Mourning and Accountability in Hong Kong00:01:53 – Jack the Insider pivots from sport to tragedy: an update on the Tai Po (Typo) fire in Hong Kong, now with 159 dead, from ages 1 to 97.00:02:07 – Hong Kong Jack describes the government‑ordered three‑day citywide mourning period, mass flower layings, official ceremonies and a three‑minute silence.00:02:35 – Discussion of schools cancelling Christmas parties and staff functions in solidarity; a sense the tragedy is being taken seriously across society.00:02:55 – Hong Kong Jack outlines the judge‑led inquiry: not only into the Tai Po fire's causes, but also systemic issues in building management and renovation contracts on large estates, with hints of corruption.00:03:30 – Evidence emerging that the green construction cloth lacked proper fire retardant and that flammable materials were used to seal lift wells, helping the fire move inside.00:04:23 – Bodies, including one man, found in stairwells and lobbies; Hong Kong Jack cautions against jumping to conclusions before investigators reconstruct the fire.00:04:53 – Arrest tally climbs to around 12, mostly consultants/contractors involved in management and renovations rather than labourers.00:05:35 – Hong Kong Jack notes large numbers of displaced residents in hotels and temporary accommodation and outlines generous government payments to families of foreign domestic workers killed (about HKD 800,000 per family).00:06:05 – A harrowing vignette: a Javanese truck driver receives a final phone call from his wife, trapped with her employers' baby, seeking forgiveness because there is no escape.00:06:35 – The Jacks reflect on the horror of the story and promise to revisit the inquiry as more facts emerge.Australia's Under‑16 Social Media Restrictions & VPNs00:06:50 – Jack the Insider turns to domestic Australian politics: the under‑16 social media restrictions about to kick in.00:07:05 – He notes overwhelming parental support (around 80%) but says the government is now “hosing down expectations” and reframing the policy as a long‑term “cultural change” effort.00:07:30 – Platforms not yet on the restricted list – Roblox and Discord – are flagged as problematic globally for child sexual exploitation, illustrating rollout gaps.00:08:05 – They discuss technical enforcement: existing account age data, length of time on a platform and the likelihood that some adults will be wrongly flagged but quickly reinstated.00:08:35 – Jack the Insider explains the government's theory of cultural change: a generation that grows up never having had TikTok or Instagram under 16 “won't know what they're missing”.00:09:00 – Hong Kong Jack compares Australia to mainland China's efforts to control the internet and points out China still can't stamp out VPN usage, predicting similar Australian difficulties.00:09:25 – Jack the Insider clarifies that VPNs are not illegal in Australia; about 27% of connected Australians already use one, probably now closer to a third.00:09:55 – He strongly recommends everyone use a VPN for privacy and location masking, and warns that good VPNs now explicitly advise not to choose Australia as an exit node because of the new regime.00:11:00 – They note that Malaysia and several European countries (Denmark, Spain, France and EU initiatives) are eyeing similar under‑age social media restrictions, with large fines (Australia's up to about AUD 50 million or 1% of turnover).00:12:20 – Meta is already scanning and booting under‑age users, but teenagers are sharing tips on evading age checks. Jack the Insider describes various age‑verification methods: selfie‑based AI checks, account age, and Roblox's move to ban under‑15s.00:13:45 – Anecdote about Macau security doing ID checks: Hong Kong Jack's son is checked for being over 21, while Jack's own age makes ID unnecessary—an amusing generational moment.00:14:55 – The Jacks agree the policy is unlikely to stop kids having TikTok accounts but might “nudge” behaviour toward less screen time.00:16:00 – Jack the Insider stresses the real dangers of the internet—particularly organised child sexual exploitation rings like the notorious “764” network—and questions whether blunt prohibition can solve these issues.Bruce Lehrmann, Appeals and Costs00:18:22 – They move to the Bruce Lehrmann defamation saga: his appeal has failed and he's likely millions of dollars in debt.00:18:45 – Discussion of the prospect of a High Court appeal, the low likelihood of leave being granted, and the sense that further appeals are “good money after bad”.00:19:22 – Jack the Insider notes outstanding criminal charges against Lehrmann in Toowoomba relating to an alleged statutory rape, and outlines the allegation about removing a condom after earlier consensual sex.00:20:07 – They discuss the probable difficulty of prosecuting that case, and then pivot to the practical question: who is funding Lehrmann's ongoing legal adventures?00:20:35 – Hong Kong Jack explains why some lawyers or firms may take on such cases for profile, despite poor prospects of payment, and they canvass talk of crowdfunding efforts.00:21:07 – The Jacks agree Lehrmann should have left the public stage after the criminal trial was discontinued; now, bankruptcy in 2026 looks likely.00:21:58 – Limited sympathy for Channel 10 or Lisa Wilkinson; more sympathy reserved for Brittany Higgins and Fiona Brown, who are seen as exceptions in an otherwise “pretty ordinary” cast.NACC, Commissioner Brereton and Conflicts of Interest00:23:24 – The Jacks turn to the National Anti‑Corruption Commission (NACC) and Commissioner Paul Brereton's side work for Defence.00:24:03 – Hong Kong Jack recounts Senate Estimates footage where officials first claimed Brereton's Defence consulting work occurred outside NACC hours, then later admitted more than ten instances (possibly close to 20) during NACC office time.00:25:25 – Discussion of conflict‑of‑interest: the Commissioner maintaining a paid Defence relationship while heading the body that may need to investigate Defence.00:25:57 – The Jacks question the tenability of his position, especially given the NACC's opaque nature, its minimal public reporting obligations and a salary around AUD 800k–900k plus expenses.The Struggling Australian and Global Economy, Productivity and ANZ00:26:20 – Jack the Insider outlines Australia's sluggish economy: inflation remains sticky, GDP growth is flat, and government spending is driving much of the growth.00:27:00 – They discuss a small, tentative rise in productivity (around 0.2% for the quarter) and the Treasurer's caution that productivity figures are volatile.00:27:57 – Hong Kong Jack stresses that historically, economies escape malaise through productivity‑driven growth; there is no easy alternative, in Australia or globally.00:28:23 – Broader global picture: the US isn't in outright recession but is crawling; Europe is sluggish; Poland is a rare bright spot but rapid growth brings its own risks.ANZ and Post‑Royal Commission Failures00:28:54 – Focus shifts to ANZ's continuing governance and compliance failures after the Banking Royal Commission.00:29:30 – Jack the Insider shares a personal story about dealing with ANZ's deceased estates department following his mother and stepfather's deaths and the difficulty in releasing funds to pay for funerals.00:30:20 – Justice Jonathan Beach's scathing remarks: ANZ is still mishandling deceased estates, charging fees and interest to dead customers, despite years of warnings.00:31:34 – They recall Royal Commission revelations about “fees for no service” and charging the dead, plus ANZ's recent exclusion from certain Commonwealth bond business due to rorting.00:32:12 – The Jacks see this as a clear culture problem: five years on, the basics still aren't fixed, suggesting inadequate investment in compliance and little genuine reform.UK Justice Backlog and Curtailing Jury Trials00:33:05 – The conversation moves to the UK's proposal to restrict jury trials for offences likely to attract less than a two‑year sentence.00:33:35 – Hong Kong Jack notes the English historical attachment to jury trials dating back to Magna Carta, and that defendants have long had the right to opt for a jury if imprisonment is possible.00:34:38 – Justice Minister David Lammy, once a fierce critic of similar Tory proposals, is now advancing the idea himself, creating a political shambles.00:35:02 – They weigh up pros and cons of judge‑only trials for complex financial crimes, where juries may struggle to follow long, technical evidence.00:36:10 – Jack the Insider points out that even judges can find such cases difficult, but there is at least some expertise advantage.00:36:22 – They revisit the Southport riots and harsh sentences for people inciting attacks on hotels housing asylum seekers, arguing that common‑sense community judgment via juries may be better in such politically charged cases.00:37:26 – Ultimately, they doubt the reforms will meaningfully reduce the UK's huge court backlog and see it as another noisy but ineffective response.Ethics in Politics, Misleading Voters and the “Ethics Czar” Problem00:39:21 – Discussion moves to the UK budget, alleged “black holes” and whether the Chancellor misled voters about a AUD 22 billion‑equivalent gap.00:40:14 – They examine calls for the Prime Minister's ethics adviser, Sir Laurie Magnus, to rule on ministerial truthfulness, and Hong Kong Jack's discomfort with handing moral judgment to “anointed officials”.00:40:51 – The Jacks argue accountability should rest with Parliament and ultimately voters, not appointed ethics czars, whether in the Johnson era or now.00:41:36 – In Australia, Tony Burke's handling of “ISIS brides” returning to Australia is cited: he asked officials to leave a meeting so he could talk politically with constituents. The Jacks see this as legitimate hard‑headed politics in a very complex area rather than an ethical scandal.00:43:03 – Jack the Insider defends the principle that Australian citizenship must mean something, especially for children of ISIS‑linked families; stripping citizenship or abandoning citizens overseas can be a dangerous precedent.00:44:08 – Anecdotes segue into a broader reflection: politicians have always misled voters to some extent. They quote stories about Huey Long and Graham Richardson's defence of political lying.00:45:24 – They swap observations about “tells” when leaders like Malcolm Turnbull or Julia Gillard were lying; Scott Morrison, they say, had no visible tell at all.00:46:22 – Cabinet solidarity is framed as institutionally sanctioned lying: ministers must publicly back decisions they privately opposed, and yet the system requires that to function.Ukraine War, Peace Efforts and Putin's Rhetoric00:46:42 – The Jacks discuss reports of draft peace deals between Ukraine, the US and Russia that Moscow rejected over wording and guarantees.00:47:17 – Jack the Insider describes a gaunt Foreign Ministry spokesman, not Sergey Lavrov, delivering Russia's objections, sparking rumours about Lavrov's status.00:47:56 – Putin goes on TV to reassure Russians they're winning, threatens destruction of Europe if conflict escalates and claims territorial gains Russia doesn't actually hold.00:48:17 – Hong Kong Jack argues European fantasies of imposing a “strategic defeat” on Russia are unrealistic; retaking all occupied regions and Crimea would exact unbearable costs in lives and money.00:49:33 – The Jacks infer that Putin will eventually need to “sell” a negotiated deal as a victory to his own public; his current bluster is partly domestic theatre.00:49:50 – They note some odd, Trump‑like US talk of structuring peace as a “business deal” with economic incentives for Russia, which they find an odd fit for a brutal territorial war.Trump's Polling Collapse, Economic Credibility and 202600:50:13 – Attention turns to Donald Trump's polling in his second term: his net approval is negative across all major polls, in some cases approaching minus 20.00:51:04 – Jack the Insider highlights Trump's recent promises of USD 2,000 cheques to every American plus no income tax—claims they see as fantastical and electorally risky when voters inevitably ask “where's my money?”.00:51:39 – They compare Trump's denial of inflation and cost‑of‑living pressures to Biden's earlier mistakes in minimising pain; telling people “everything's cheaper now” when their lived experience contradicts that is politically fatal.00:52:34 – Hong Kong Jack notes history shows that insisting things are fine when voters know they aren't only accelerates your polling collapse.00:53:02 – They briefly touch on a special election in Tennessee: a safe Trump district where the Republican margin has shrunk. They caution against over‑reading the result but note softening support.00:54:14 – CNN's Harry Enten is quoted: this has been Trump's worst ten‑day polling run of the second term, with net approval among independents plunging to about minus 43 and a negative 34 on inflation.00:55:15 – They speculate about what this means for the 2026 midterms: Trump won't be on the ballot but will loom large. A future Republican president, they note, might still face governing without a Congressional majority.Disability, Elite Colleges and the Accommodation Arms Race00:56:07 – The Jacks discuss Derek Thompson's forthcoming Atlantic piece on surging disability registrations at elite US colleges: more than 20% at Brown and Harvard, 34% at Amherst and 38% at Stanford.00:57:10 – Hong Kong Jack explains how disability status yields exam and assessment advantages: extra time, flexible deadlines, better housing, etc., and why wealthy students are more likely to secure diagnoses.00:57:48 – They cite intake breakdowns at one college: small numbers for visual/hearing disabilities, larger numbers for autism, neurological conditions and especially psychological or emotional disabilities—suggesting a big shift in what counts as disabling.00:58:45 – Jack the Insider counters that many of these conditions were under‑diagnosed or ignored in the 1970s and 80s; growing recognition doesn't automatically mean fraud.00:59:40 – He brings in chronic conditions like ME/CFS: historically treated as malingering or “all in the head”, now increasingly accepted as serious and often disabling.01:00:02 – Hong Kong Jack quotes a Stanford professor asking, “At what point can we say no? 50%? 60%?”—underlining institutional concern that the system can't cope if a majority claim accommodations.01:01:05 – They wrestle with the employer's problem: how to interpret grades achieved with significant accommodations, and whether workplaces must also provide similar allowances.01:02:21 – Jack the Insider's answer is essentially yes: good employers should accommodate genuine disability, and it's on applicants to be upfront. He stresses diversity of ability and that many high‑achieving disabled people are valuable hires.01:03:40 – Hong Kong Jack remains more sceptical, shaped by long legal experience of people gaming systems, but agrees lawyers shouldn't be the priestly class defining morality.Cricket: India–South Africa, NZ–West Indies, BBL and the Gabba01:04:25 – They pivot back to sport: a successful South African tour of India, including a series win in Tests and a 1–1 one‑day series with big hundreds from Virat Kohli, Gaikwad and Aiden Markram.01:05:31 – Quick update on New Zealand's Test against the West Indies in Christchurch, with New Zealand rebuilding in their second innings through Ravindra and Latham.Women's Cricket and Phoebe Litchfield01:06:19 – Jack the Insider raves about the Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat game and singles out Phoebe Litchfield as the best women's batter in the world: technically sound, not a slogger, scoring “runs for fun” and hailing from Orange.Gabba Day–Night Test: Australia v England01:06:50 – With Usman Khawaja out, they discuss the unchanged 12 and whether Bo Webster plays, potentially pushing Travis Head up to open.01:07:39 – For England, Mark Wood hasn't recovered; they bring in Will Jacks, a batting all‑rounder and part‑time spinner, to bolster the order but lose their fastest bowler.01:08:11 – If you win the toss? Bat first, they say—if the conditions allow—and look to control the game with the bat for four hours or more.01:08:44 – They caution that with recent heavy Queensland rain, the pitch could be juicy whether you bat first or second; the key is getting cricket on Saturday.01:08:48 – Hong Kong Jack rates this as the best England attack to tour Australia in a long time, especially with Wood and Archer firing in Perth, although Archer's pace dropped markedly in the second innings.01:09:36 – They dissect England's first‑Test collapse: at one stage it was an “unlosable” match according to Ponting and the stats, but reckless strokes from set batters (Duckett, Pope, Root, Brook) handed it back to Australia.01:09:55 – Mitchell Starc's extraordinary home day–night record—averaging around 17 with the pink ball—looms as a big factor.Franchise Cricket, Empty Stadiums and Saving the Red‑Ball Game01:12:11 – Jack the Insider describes watching the ILT20 in the UAE: near‑empty stands, disengaged fielders and an overall “soulless” spectacle aimed solely at TV viewers in South Asia and the Gulf.01:13:49 – Despite his love of cricket, he worries this is a glimpse of the future if the longer formats aren't protected and nurtured. He pleads, in effect, for saving Test and other red‑ball cricket from being cannibalised by anonymous franchise leagues.Class and Cricket: Private Schools, Clubs and Stuart Broad01:14:11 – The Jacks explore the class divide in English cricket: all but one of England's Perth XI finished school at private schools; the sole exception is captain Ben Stokes, who grew up partly in New Zealand.01:15:05 – In contrast, Australia's pathway still runs largely through club cricket, though private schools with professional coaching (like Cranbrook) give some players a head start.01:15:47 – Jack the Insider notes Sam Conscientious (Sam Constance / Cummins reference is implied) spending two years at Cranbrook, reflecting how elite schools build academies with ex‑first‑class coaches that state systems can't match.01:16:20 – They agree state‑school kids like the Waugh twins still come through club cricket, but in England, some top private schools effectively operate as de facto county academies.01:17:31 – Anecdotes about Stuart Broad: a likeable “nepo baby” of former England player Chris Broad, who was toughened up by a formative season at Hoppers Crossing in Melbourne sub‑district cricket. Local players loved him.01:18:20 – Hong Kong Jack recommends Broad's appearance on The Front Bar as essential viewing for understanding his character and the cultural contrasts between English and Australian cricket.01:18:40 – More class culture: Chris Cowdrey, briefly England captain, shows up in full whites and blazer to toss with Viv Richards in surf shorts and thongs. When Cowdrey starts reading out England's XI, Viv cuts him off: “Mate, I don't care who you play, it's not going to make any difference.”F1, Oscar Piastri's Bad Luck and AFLW Glory01:21:11 – Brief detour to Formula 1: Oscar Piastri's season with McLaren seems dogged by terrible luck and questionable team decisions that have cost him a near‑certain championship.01:21:57 – Jack the Insider reflects on how F1 drivers like Piastri have effectively been in vehicles since toddlerhood, climbing the ladder from go‑karts to supercars.01:22:50 – They express hope he can clinch the title in the final race, but wryly note that F1 rarely grants fairytale endings.AFLW01:22:23 – AFLW: North Melbourne complete an undefeated season to win the premiership, comfortably beating Brisbane in the grand final.01:23:07 – Hong Kong Jack praises it as the best AFLW season yet, with marked improvement in depth and skill across the competition. North remain the benchmark everyone else must chase.Wrap‑Up, Tom Stoppard Anecdote and Season Timing01:23:49 – The Jacks look ahead to watching the Gabba Test, beers on ice for Jack the Insider and the late Hong Kong dusk session for Hong Kong Jack.01:24:01 – They note the death of playwright Tom Stoppard at 88 and share a favourite story: Spielberg offers him the Jaws screenplay; Stoppard declines because he's writing a play—“actually for BBC Radio”.01:25:11 – Final reflections on how Stoppard would have improved Jaws, then a note that the podcast will soon reach its final episodes for the year, with plans to feature listener feedback before a short summer break.01:25:56 – Jack the Insider signs off, thanking listeners and Hong Kong Jack, and promises they'll be back next week.

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Future Proof Property Advisory co-founder Dawn Fouhy to help investors cut through the noise of the Melbourne market and gain clarity amid a crowded field of opinions. Together, they unpack how analysis paralysis can stall progress, particularly in fast-changing markets like Melbourne and regional Victoria, and why investors need to align with advisors and strategies that genuinely resonate. Fouhy explains what makes a property truly future-proof, urging investors to buy with future buyers in mind, avoid investor-saturated pockets, and target areas with scarcity and low building approvals. She shines a spotlight on Melbourne's renewed appeal, noting that while oversupply is a risk in some locations, suburbs such as Williams Landing, Point Cook, and Hoppers Crossing are underpinned by strong owner-occupier demand and constrained supply. The duo also explore Geelong's rise as Australia's top relocation hotspot, with Fouhy pointing to suburbs like Hamlyn Heights and Belmont as examples of locations where economic strength, lifestyle appeal, and solid fundamentals support long-term capital growth. Revisiting the capital growth versus cash flow debate, Tarrant and Fouhy emphasise that while cash flow is crucial for managing holding costs, it is capital growth that ultimately drives meaningful wealth creation. For those eyeing the Melbourne and Victorian markets in 2026 and beyond, Fouhy recommends starting with a realistic budget, then targeting townhouses or units in established, high-demand areas that offer both affordability and advantages. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

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In September's leadership training session Russ shared insights for us on how we can tune in and hear the voice of God through attention, humility, time and quietness.If you enjoy this recording, be sure head down to The Hub in Hoppers Crossing on 26th October to hear Part 2 - "How To Discern The Voice of God", in person

On the Ground in Melbourne: 3 Open Homes Tour  What's really happening on the ground in Melbourne's property market right now?   In this episode, Todd Sloan joined with property expert Steve Ash for a boots-on-the-ground tour across three very different suburbs. From the bay to the west and up north, they're unpacking what buyers and investors need to know in today's shifting market.   Their first stop is Frankston, where recent interest rate changes are sparking noticeable shifts in buyer behaviour. Todd and Steve dive into what's driving the buzz and why lifestyle and local infrastructure play a bigger role than many realise.   Next, they head to Hoppers Crossing, exploring renovation potential and the suburb's balance of affordability and access. With real-time property visits and unfiltered insights, the duo shed light on the things that don't always show up in online listings.   And finally, Broadmeadows — a suburb that often sparks debate. Is it full of untapped opportunity or hidden risk? Tune in to hear Todd and Steve's honest take.   Hit play and join the ride — you'll see these suburbs like never before!      

It’s a rollercoaster of chat - including a deep dive on the viral “Twinnies” and a failed attempt at twin telepathy, footy carpet burn, and a trivia night controversy that has Will fired up. Footy-wise, the boys break down Carlton’s struggles at the SCG and Essendon’s poor performance against the Bulldogs, with some honest insights on forward entries, missed moments, and what really goes on in game reviews. There’s also cracking listener questions - from overcoming injury anxiety to giving away footy boots - plus updates on bye week travel plans... and the unexpected difficulties of choosing a grandparent nickname. This or that Viral Sensations: The Twinnies Phenomenon Reflections on Round 10 defeats and game analysis Injury Recovery Twinners and Losers Question time: Cooper from Hoppers Crossing, Dennis from Altona, Joel from Carisbrook Get involved in the show by DMing Ben & Harry on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/benandharrypodcast/) ...and follow us on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@benandharrypodcast) Host: Will "Rollo" Ralston, Executive Producer: Michael James, Audio engineer: Matt Curry, Social media: Ethan Meldrum A reminder, here are some of the incredible support services available in Australia: Lifeline Australia

In this episode, we sit down with Shaun Palkhiwala from RMS Traders to talk about one of our favourite materials - natural stone! As someone who grew up in the family business, Shaun has a wealth of knowledge on the beauty and durability of natural stone, and he offers insightful tips on how to select the perfect stone for your next project, ensuring that you balance both aesthetics and practicality. We discuss everything from the importance of sealing stone to make it low-maintenance, to how to navigate the variety of stone options out there—like quartzite, limestone, and travertine. Shaun breaks down how to manage those inevitable stone variances and how to communicate your vision with suppliers to get the best result. He also shares clever ideas for creating unique finishes, like tumbling stone for that beautiful velvety texture or experimenting with linear cobbles to add depth and warmth to your design. If you're someone who loves the timeless appeal of natural stone and wants to get the most out of your next project, this episode is for you! With 3 showrooms located in Richmond, Geelong and Hoppers Crossing, RMS Traders is one of the largest importers and stockists of natural stone tiles in Australia since 1986. Check them out at: https://naturalstonetiles.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On January 4, 2025, a fire severely damaged the Guruji Mandir on Sayers Road in Hoppers Crossing, Melbourne. In response, the local community has come together to support its restoration, with a temporary place of worship set up at the Wyndham City College Community Hall. In this podcast, SBS Hindi interviews a temple representative and a devotee about their experiences during the recovery process.

On January 4, 2025, a fire broke out at the Guruji Mandir on Sayers Road in Hoppers Crossing, Melbourne. The Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) team quickly responded to the scene and extinguished the flames. Ambulance Victoria and Victoria Police also assisted in the operation. In this podcast episode, we spoke with the temple's trustees and devotees about the incident and how the community is uniting to support its restoration.

Christine Ahern has the latest from the scene in Hoppers Crossing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The owner of Little Latte Drive Thru in Hoppers Crossing, Ebony, has been left "absolutely gutted" after two women threw hot coffee on one of her staff members. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crime reporter at The Age Cameron Houston joined 3AW Drive to talk about the devastating situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Owner of Shawn's Swim School in Hoppers Crossing, Shawn Read, has stated more pool space and infrastructure is needed in the country so new arrivals can be taught how to swim. It comes after two men drowned trying to save a toddler from a pool on the Gold Coast on the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police are at the scene of a protest on Melbourne's Westgate bridge, which has closed three inbound lanes of the road and caused major traffic jams.VicRoads says delays on the city's road network now extend back approximately 30 kilometres, as far as Hoppers Crossing on the Princes Freeway and the Deer Park Bypass on the M80 Ring Road....etc - 気候グループの抗議行動でウエストゲートブリッジの３車線が閉鎖され渋滞は30キロの長さになりました。他

Oh baby red hot ep this week as we chat to comedian and the other half of Mid Flight Brawl, Nick Cody. Nick tells us all about growing up in Hoppers Crossing including his parents embarrassing him with dildos and getting punched out at Hungry Jacks. We debate what makes a suburban plaza vs a suburban mall, talk about glory hole reviews, reveal how Hoppers Crossing gets its name, uncover a series of crimes against bouncy castle suppliers and chat about a cricketing legend. Tons of great stuff. Speaking of great stuff, check out Nick's new special "Live at the Corner Hotel" out on Youtube! We also have a Patreon. You can access bonus episodes featuring more great Community Noticeboard content for $5 a month. Check the link below for bonus eps, merch and all our socials. Thanks for listening! https://linktr.ee/CommunityNoticeboardPodcast

The penultimate show of the 2023 season featuring a comprehensive look at the final round of @Football Victoria Men's State League competitions.... On this week's episode of the Football Out West Show, we caught up with Melbourne Knights midfielder STEVE WHYTE, State League 2 side Hoppers Crossing's captain IBRAHIM KARADAG and the president of State League 5 champions Balmoral FC, ENVER MALKIC. Guest co-host MARK IVKOVIC and regular co-host TONCI also looked at the final day dramas in all the Men's State League competitions, as well as the Round of 16 of the Australia Cup. The Football Out West Show is proudly sponsored by Carpentry By NJT and Home Builders' Corps....

This morning we kicked off Australia's BIGGEST street party, and this week it's at Hoppers Crossing!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Wyndham is your weekly insight into the people who make the City of Wyndham surprising, fascinating, vibrant and interesting. Talking Wyndham is an initiative of the Committee for Wyndham, presented by Kevin Hillier In this edition we speak with the manager of All Green Garden Supplies in Hoppers Crossing, Samuel Fragapane. Find them online at www.allgreen.com.au -- Post-production by Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts on behalf of the Committee for Wyndham © 2021 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL REPLAY: FOOTBALL OUT WEST SHOW Season 3, Episode #56 (Sunday May 2, 2021) JOINING us this week live on air was Melbourne Knights FC defender Aidin Brice who discussed his team's big win over Dandenong City on Friday night in the Men's NPL Victoria competition, as well as the two big blockbuster derbies in the Cup and League awaiting the Knights against old rivals South Melbourne this coming week. St Albans Dinamo's Stefan Baricevic joined us to talk about his side's NPL clash with Avondale FC earlier that day. Also joining us in the new SUNDAY NIGHT timeslot was Caroline Springs George Cross FC's Joey Franjic, who talked about life at City Vista as well as their huge 2000th game against Brimbank Stallions last night. Other guests included Hoppers Crossing's captain Matthew Scott and Keilor Wolves SC's coach Sofiane Soufi. In addition to that, co-hosts Tonci, Craig, and special guest co-host Steve Curtain analyzed all the results, ladder positions, and fixtures from around the Victorian leagues and grounds... This week's show was sponsored by Sunbury Elite Indoor Sports and our Season Major Sponsor the George Cross Football Club, home of the award-winning Georgies on Vista bistro/restaurant.

Shir si heer sare ah loo soo agaasimay oo ay isugu yimaaddeen jaalliyadda Soomaaliyeed ee deggan xaafahadaha galbeedka Melbourne, sida Tarneit, werribee, Hoppers Crossing ee dowlad-deegaanka Wyndham ayaa ka dhacay xarunta United Soccer Club ee Tarneit. Shirkaa waxay bulshadu kaga tashadeen xoojinta xidhiidhka iyo wax-wada-qabsiga bulshada, midaynta taladooda iyo arrimo kale.

Talking Wyndham Talking Wyndham is your weekly insight into the people who make the City of Wyndham surprising, fascinating, vibrant and interesting. Talking Wyndham is an initiative of the Committee for Wyndham, presented by Kevin Hillier Damien Iannazzo is the manager of Paul Sadler Swimland in Hoppers Crossing, and he joins us this week to discuss Covid challenges and his plans for a restart -- Post-production by Chris Visscher - Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media - © 2020 www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With clarity still lacking on how or even exactly when Melbourne will emerge from stage 4 restrictions, one suggestion gaining traction is to ring-fence individual suburbs while the rest of the city goes back to something approaching normality.The city's coronavirus restrictions should come to an end in two weeks' time and federal politicians have begun to demand the state provide some certainty to residents as to when they can expect to come out of curfew – and go back to Bunnings.On Sunday, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said the word "plan" 22 times in relation to the loosening of restrictions, but failed to explain what that plan might be.University of New South Wales Professor Mary-Louise McLaws told the ABC easing restrictions for most of the city while cordoning off hotspot suburbs could "get some compassion back" for the majority of struggling Melburnians."But if you're going to do that, you can't have ring-fence light. You can't have a lockdown in a hotspot, but let people leave for work," she said.A selective ring-fencing plan might allow the city to crank back up again more quickly than if health authorities wait for the overall number of cases to reduce to a certain level across the whole city.The majority of active cases in Melbourne are concentrated in the west and north as well as a few suburbs in the city's southeast.Postcode 3029, which include suburbs north of Werribee including Hoppers Crossing and Tarneit, has 150 active cases and five more infections in the past 24 hours. Yet some parts of the Mornington Peninsula and the city's northeast have seen few new infections and have active case numbers more similar to regional Victoria.Before the whole of Melbourne went into stage 4 lockdowns, scores of suburbs with high rates of new cases were declared "hotspots" and had stay-at-home restrictions imposed.These restrictions meant people could only leave home to go to work or school, to care for someone, for daily exercise and essential shopping.However, ring-fencing suburbs would go much further, effectively keeping them under stage 4 restrictions until numbers in that area reduced below a certain level.It's an idea that McLaws has advocated for some time, pointing to China where outbreaks are fiercely jumped on."China put in place the ring-fencing of cities, but have then instigated ring-fencing in hotspots within cities, and the success of that emboldens my idea that this could be the way to go," she told the ABC in June.McLaws said it worked, but conceded: "It's not pleasant."LOCAL LOCKDOWNSWhile Chinese authorities locked down the entire city of Wuhan, as well as other centres, early on in the pandemic, more recently it has taken to restricting movements in suburbs rather than citywide.When numbers rose in Beijing in June, 21 residential communities close to produce markets were closed off rather than the entire city.However in Urumqi, in China's restive western province of Xinjiang, much of the city has been in a strict level of restrictions since mid-July, despite low cases in recent days.Some residents have reportedly taken to shouting in unison from their unit balconies in frustration.The UK has gone from national restrictions to a strategy of more localised lockdowns.The cities of Leicester and Aberdeen have been placed in – and emerged from – local lockdowns.These lockdowns can vary across cities. In Manchester, for instance, on the same day that the local government area of Oldham, in the city's northeast, went into restrictions, Wigan – just 50km away – had its restrictions eased.The UK restrictions would likely fall short of the Melbourne "ring-fencing" proposal.In Oldham, residents can still go to work and school and even eat out but gathering numbers are limited.However, in Aberdeen and Leicester, pubs and restaurants closed and people were not allowed to travel further than 8km from home.England has three definitions for places where cases are on the up – thes...

Council zones are confusing. If you're looking to build, extend, subdivide or redevelop, there's a lot you need to know about deciphering where and what you can build to change the streetscape. Today we have Frank Perry from townplanning.com.au to help us get it right.Frank Perry is a senior member of the Planning Profession in Victoria, and has wide experience in both the private and public sectors, having worked in senior levels in State and Local Government. The breadth of his experience encompasses medium density housing assignments to high rise apartment developments, shopping centres and large estate planning and subdivisions. Frank Perry is also experienced in securing changes to planning controls to enable new development in areas where development was previously prohibited. Welcome Frank!1. How does the Victorian government plan how to zone the suburbs?2.Can you explain to us the planning system and how it affects every property in the State?3. What's the different between a zone and an overlay?a) can you tell us the different types of zones?b) and overlays?c) are covenants the same as overlays?4. Where can we find out what zone our property or the property we are looking to buy actually is in?5. Peter from Hoppers Crossing is wanting to buy property for his first development. He wants to know what are the best residential zones for him to look for?6. Conversely, if a home buyer is looking to make sure they don't want to get lost in a sea of over-development, what zones should we be looking for?7. What happens if our property is zoned 'green wedge', which usually means a substantial amount of land... what can we do with it?8. Explain to us how the decisions are made when applying for a planning approval?9. What rights do developers have to appeal against the council decisions?10. Can municipal councils and shires change the zones, or is it a State Government authority?11. How have you been able to change planning controls to enable new development? Frank Perry is from townplanning.com.au and provides an extensive website that enables anyone to find out all facets of a property, from zones, ownership, renovations and planning. Email Frank at frankp@townplanning.com.au for more information about this exciting portal. Otherwise, he has a consulting business town-planning.com.au if you would like Frank to help you with your planning needs.  

Talking Wyndham Talking Wyndham is your weekly insight into the people who make the City of Wyndham surprising, fascinating, vibrant and interesting. Talking Wyndham is an initiative of the Committee for Wyndham, presented by Kevin Hillier This week we speak with Cat McCarthy from Wyndham based local business, David McCarthy Plumbing Find out more at https://davidmccarthyplumbing.com.au/ -- Producer - Steve Visscher Howdy Partners Media - 2020

Talking WyndhamTalking Wyndham is your weekly insight into the people who make the City of Wyndham surprising, fascinating, vibrant and interesting.Talking Wyndham is an initiative of the Committee for Wyndham, presented by Kevin HillierThis we we speak with the winner of the WYNnovation 2020 Pitch Competition, Anousone KeomanyFind out more about WYNnotation 2020 here - https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/wynnovation-2020-pitch-competition--Producer - Steve VisscherHowdy Partners Media - 2020

Talking WyndhamTalking Wyndham is your weekly insight into the people who make the City of Wyndham surprising, fascinating, vibrant and interesting.Talking Wyndham is an initiative of the Committee for Wyndham, presented by Kevin HillierThis week we speak with Martin Probst from the Committee's Future Leaders of the West Program, better known as FLOWFind out more here - https://bit.ly/39y5w56--Producer - Steve VisscherHowdy Partners Media - 2020

#TheHowieGames | Fawad Ahmed is a wonderful man with a remarkable story. Born in Pakistan, he always dreamed of playing cricket for his country of birth. That story was never to be, with Fawad leaving his homeland fearing for his life. Arriving in Australia Fawad had his cricket dream… but precious little else. Seeking asylum, Fawad went through all manner of highs and lows, including a 10 month period where he went from playing cricket for Hoppers Crossing, a suburban team in Melbourne's west, to playing for Australia! This is a story that defies belief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#TheHowieGames | Fawad Ahmed is a wonderful man with a remarkable story. Born in Pakistan, he always dreamed of playing cricket for his country of birth. That story was never to be, with Fawad leaving his homeland fearing for his life. Arriving in Australia Fawad had his cricket dream… but precious little else. Seeking asylum, Fawad went through all manner of highs and lows, including a 10 month period where he went from playing cricket for Hoppers Crossing, a suburban team in Melbourne's west, to playing for Australia! This is a story that defies belief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking WyndhamTalking Wyndham is your weekly insight into the people who make the City of Wyndham surprising, fascinating, vibrant and interesting.Talking Wyndham is an initiative of the Committee for Wyndham, presented by Kevin HillierThis week we're speaking with Steve Bentley, Manager of Vibrant City Centres for Wyndham City--Producer - Steve VisscherHowdy Partners Media - 2019

Nick and Ash discuss the week in drug newsMUSICDubarray - Flow Like Water, from the Sound of Prana albumSEGMENTDavid Shoebridge MLC (NSW Greens) joins the programSEGMENTJudy Ryan - Victoria Street Drug Solutions RVSDS continues its work at the grassroots level of this community through membership of the Richmond Estate Public Tenants Association, consisting of marginalised women who just want to be heard and respected, and have functioning washing machines/secured laundries, better security, and supervised homework clubs and playgrounds for their kids.There are more communities that need MSIR trials in their areas, such as Hoppers Crossing, Footscray, St Kilda, Dandenong and Frankston.Some of the issues Judy talked with us about were:The development of a space for clients to go when they leave the facility.Manage the presence of drug dealers in the MSIR vicinity Commence a trial of hydromorphone at the MSIRMassive injection of government funds into the renewal of the housing estate This is a huge issue for the tenants and the community more broadly. The inexcusable degraded nature of these towers is a constant reminder of the misery and poverty of the area, therefore (according to the detractors) exacerbating the drug dealing/using and opposition to the MSIR.MUSICThe Cat Empire - BarricadesSEGMENTMJ

IN TONIGHT'S EPISODE... – GEELONG Rangers Soccer Club will be staging a Sponsors, Life Members and Past Players Day with the ‘Scottish Derby’ against sister club Hoppers Crossing taking centre stage on Saturday. – WE’LL hear from one of two local ladies who last week took part in the first training workshop of a new Football Victoria program which aims to support the development of female administrators in Victorian football. – EX-NORTH Geelong president and club patron Josip Zilic believes there is a large gulf between Seniors NPL and U20s NPL. We’ll hear shortly what his solution for that problem is… – AND FINALLY, there is only one day left for the entire soccer community to get behind one of our own, Ricky Scade from FC Leopold, and make him a Viva Energy Club Legend of the Year. TONIGHT'S EPISODE SPONSORED BY: AUSTRALIAN CROATIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES

IN TONIGHT'S EPISODE... 1 – CORIO striker Josh Talev is expected to slot back into the first team squad for Saturday’s blockbuster against Hoppers Crossing after overcoming injury… 2 – Some huge games await the three Geelong teams in Round 24 of the NPL and WNPL leagues this weekend… 3 – Find out which player is set to play his 150th game for his club this coming weekend… 4 – AND this weekend, the MiniRoos Roadshow moves to the Barwon Soccer Club for the Southern Hub, while the Northern Hub will be hosted at Lara United FC… TONIGHT'S EPISODE SPONSORED BY: STAR - STAFF TRAIN AND RECRUIT

IN TONIGHT'S EPISODE... 1 – THE countdown continues to the biggest State League game of the season when Corio hosts Hoppers Crossing at Hume Reserve on Saturday. We’ll find out from an insider what Corio needs to do to win the game and secure top spot… 2 – LARA United has been awarded a Vic Health grant to run a special modified sport program for women. We’ll hear exactly what that means… 3 – BARWON president Dave Rea has conceded the club is at full capacity, and has been for the last few years, but a badly needed third pitch at Grovedale Reserve won’t be a reality for several years... 4 – And finally, well regarded female football activist Cath Sattler has urged the so called ‘blokey clubs’ in the region to see the light of day and grasp the opportunities that being a female friendly club brings with it. TONIGHT'S EPISODE SPONSORED BY STAR - STAFF TRAIN AND RECRUIT

Victorian Bangladeshi Community Foundation (VBCF) is organising a 'Health Awareness Session' for Bangladeshi residents on Sunday, 28 July at The Grange School in Hoppers Crossing, west of Melbourne. This session will cover some common public health issues that community should be aware of.Coordinator of this program and public health specialist Dr Muhammad Aziz Rahman speaks to SBS Bangla about this session. - মেলবোর্নের বাংলাদেশি কমিউনিটিতে স্বাস্থ্য সচেতনতা বৃদ্ধির লক্ষে ভিক্টোরিয়ান বাংলাদেশি কমিউনিটি ফাউন্ডেশন একটি 'হেলথ এওয়ারনেস সেশনের' আয়োজন করতে যাচ্ছে। এটি অনুষ্ঠিত হবে রোববার, ২৮ জুলাই হপারস ক্রসিঙের দা গ্র্যাঞ্জ স্কুলে । এই সেশনে কিছু সাধারণ জনস্বাস্থ্য বিষয়ক ইস্যু সম্পর্কে কমিউনিটির সদস্যদের অবহিত করা হবে । এই কর্মসূচির কোঅরডিনেটর এবং পাবলিক হেলথ স্পেশালিষ্ট ডঃ মুহাম্মাদ আজিজ রহমান এসবিএস বাংলাকে জানাচ্ছেন এই সেশন সম্পর্কে।

Last weekend, a group of women from various communities went to Hoppers Crossing to help the Tonj community raise some money for the clinic project in South Sudan. Achol Deng Ading is the leader, and we interviewed about the reasons she initiated this particular project. - Last weekend, a group of women from various communities went to Hoppers Crossing to help the Tonj community raise some money for the clinic project in South Sudan. Achol Deng Ading is the leader, and we interviewed about the reasons she initiated this particular project.

In this show Tony goes over some fine points of the Local Government Bill 2019, some awesome news about the level crossing removal at Hoppers Crossing, and with guests Heather Marcus and Dr Joe Garra they chat about the Avalon Dance Stars on the Floor Gala. The Gala is raising funds for Mental Health and Suicide prevention. Suicide is the leading cause of death among Victorians between 15 and 24 years of age. To discover more and provide feedback on the Local Government Bill go to - https://www.localgovernment.vic.gov.au/council-governance/local-government-act-review For more info on the level crossing removals at Hoppers Crossing, Werribee and Cherry St, visit- https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/media/news/three-more-level-crossings-to-go-in-melbournes-west If you wish to donate or buy tickets to the Avalon Dance Stars on the Floor Gala click on - https://www.dancestars.org/ To find support if you or a loved one needs mental health, the International Bipolar Association has a list of phone numbers by country, found here - https://ibpf.org/resource/list-international-suicide-hotlines This episode contains material used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes. See Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015).

1:00 Scotty's sugar free challenge 2:30 Swanny and social media 4:30 Four sides that count 6:30 When Scotty got booed 7:30 Pendles and Swanny differences 12:00 Multiple heads under the desk 13:00 Fake Facebook  15:00 James Faulkner WTF 17:00 Swanny for sale 22:00 Left handed or gay? 24:00 Crawf and Hirdy update 25:00 MAFS Live! 29:00 Four hands 33:00 Lego 35:00 G Train of the week 37:00 Hoppers Crossing fill in 38:30 Mick's List 40:00 Men's Feminism Camp 43:00 Phone where? 46:30 Lunch with Liam 48:00 Social feedback 59:00 Tips

More than one hundred people attended the ethnic Karen’s annual wrist tying ceremony at a primary school in Melbourne, Victoria State of Australia.The ceremony, known as Lah Ku Kee Su in S’gaw Karen and Lar Khao Khang Su in Pwo Karen. Rooted by ancestral beliefs in spirits, the ceremony began at 10 am this morning and was held at Woodville Primary School in Hoppers Crossing, a western suburb in Melbourne.Karen communities in Melbourne and other special guests attended the ceremony, wearing Karen traditional clothes and celebrating it with Karen traditional “Done” dances and songs.Traditionally, the colourful festival take place in August at full moon and has no religious significance. During the ceremony the Karen people ties white threads around the wrists to ware off illness. Now a days, the festival has also became a symbol of gathering and unity among the Karen people.

David McCracken explores the story of Jesus and the fig tree, and talks about God challenging us to do things outside of normal seasons. This message was spoken at Equip Church International, Hoppers Crossing in July 2018.

Listen as David McCracken shares from Genesis 11 about not settling in Haran and rediscovering the original promise for your life. This message was spoken at Equip Church International, Hoppers Crossing in February 2014.