Podcast appearances and mentions of hunter valley

In this episode, Nathan sits down with Adam from Springhill Beef, a first-generation farmer and paddock-to-plate producer from the Hunter Valley, to uncover the hidden truth about what's really in your food. From supermarket labels designed to mislead, to the chemicals pumped into conventional meat, chicken, and produce, this is a conversation that will change the way you look at every meal. Discover how to find ethical producers, what questions to ask your butcher, and why eating clean isn't just a lifestyle choice but a defence against being poisoned by a system that profits from your ignorance. 00:00 - Introduction and how Nathan and Adam connected 04:12 - Adam's farming background and why he went chemical-free 10:45 - The problem with supermarket labelling and marketing 16:20 - Glyphosate, vaccines, hormones and what's really in your meat 22:10 - Pasture raised vs free range vs conventional: what it all means 28:35 - How chemicals in food affect gut health and children's behaviour 35:00 - The real cost of cheap food vs quality produce 41:15 - How to find an ethical producer and what to look for 47:30 - Where Springhill Beef delivers and how to order 51:00 - The one food swap Adam would make you do first Make your move on your property journey today: https://binvested.com.au/make-your-move-now/ What are your thoughts on this video? Share them below and show us some love if you found this video useful.

Brett Woodward and Jill Upton talk about the Hunter Valley and Saddlers Creek winery, he is a finalist for the winemaker of the year.@thewineshowaustralia @saddlerscreekwines

Jill Upton and Aaron Mercer talk Hunter Valley and more specifically his winery Mercer Wines. Aaron is the Rising Star as judged by The Real Review.@thewineshowaustralia @mercerwines_au

Join us as we talk to Noel Carmona.Noel Angelo Carmona never expected a persistent cough to change his life. But after coughing to the point of unconsciousness, the Hunter Valley husband and father admitted himself to hospital — where he was diagnosed with Thymic Carcinoma, a rare cancer affecting just one in a million people in Australia.In this raw and powerful episode of The Big C Podcast, Noel shares the reality of navigating a cancer so rare there is no clear treatment roadmap. Over the past three years, he has undergone surgery, four types of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, two failed clinical trials, and radiation — all while facing the emotional, physical and financial toll of a system that often leaves rare cancer patients behind.Noel opens up about paying nearly $3,000 every three weeks for treatment not covered by the PBS, the heartbreak of failed clinical trials, and why he's now using his voice to advocate for better access, awareness, and support for rare cancer patients across Australia.This episode is about resilience, family, mental health, and the fight for a fairer system — even when the odds are one in a million.Some resources below:https://www.rarecancers.org.au/https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DnJqAiFdw/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14dybFgPcjV/?mibextid=wwXIfr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grant McDowell & Tim Buckley– Spark Club Podcast 27 May 2026 Highlights – ACCELERATING RENEWABLES DRIVES NEM ELECTRICITY PRICE DEFLATION Amazing to see electricity price DEFLATION being delivered in Australia in the middle of the latest fossil fuel war, with its resulting hyperinflation of global fossil fuel prices. The Australian Energy Regulator has released its final Default Market Offer (DMO) starting 1 July 2026. Residential flat rate standing offer prices will fall by between 3-5% in NSW and by 7.2% in South East Queensland compared to last year, while South Australian households will have a modest increase of 1.4%. Small businesses will see reductions across all three regions, with prices decreasing by 7-12% in South Australia, 10-14% in South East Queensland, and 9.0-21% in NSW. Earlier this week the Essential Services Commission delivered a further reduction in the Victorian Default Offer; FY2026–27 will be on average 5% lower than last year for households. For small businesses the price is down on average 6%. A major contributing factor is the record high investments into clean energy by Australia's public – with over 400k home battery installs totalling >11GWh achieved in just 11 months, supporting the 3GW pa of rooftop solar installs. Lowlights – China installed just 75GW of RE in 4MCY2026, -41%$ yoy Solar installs of 51GW in 4M 2026 -51% yoy. Still more than the RoW combined, but disappointingly down in the middle of year. China added a depressing 28GW of fossil powered capacity YTD 2026, +26% yoy. Why? China is consolidating after knocking the lights out last year. But also GDP growth is still on track at +5% yoy, and Industrial value-add +5.6% yoy. Keeping their govt. firepower in-case Trump attacks China again, and this time has an impact, unlike the last few times! In the electricity sector, total electricity generation was +5.4% yoy YTD 2026, unfortunately with nuclear down yoy, coal power was +3.8% yoy. Not what we want to see continue over the rest of 2026. Main Story – The ABC / Guardian Australia Epic reveal  A major exposé on ABC Four Corners on Monday, in collaboration with the Guardian, revealed irrefutable evidence of BHP reversing its commitments to meaningfully cut emissions in a credible timeframe. The egregious walkback, as the climate crisis escalates, was laid out in hundreds of pages of leaked internal company records.  What BHP does matters. It is the world's largest mining company by market capitalisation, generating revenues of US$51bn in the last financial year with underlying earnings of US$26bn and a US$18bn pre-tax profit to its shareholders. Andrew Mackenzie, BHP's CEO until 2019, said publicly that decarbonisation was a strategic imperative, with failure to act posing an existential risk. Its Pilbara decarbonisation plans were urgent and comprehensive, and involved rapid electrification of locomotives and haulage trucks, and a massive buildout of solar to reduce diesel and gas dependence. It had plans to deploy US$3bn in decarbonisation investment by 2030 to underpin its climate targets and secure its licence to operate. Then it all went to the proverbial.  In 2024, CEO Mike Henry introduced BHP's Climate Transition Action Plan (CTAP, aka CRAP), which sounds great except for it being entirely hollow. BHP massively delayed its entire decarbonisation trajectory until after 2030 – trashing its stated intention to address climate risk and abrogating its corporate responsibility to act in this critical decade. Astonishingly, the "plan" forecasts BHP's global emissions will rise from FY2025-FY2030. Up is not down. There is currently categorically zero chance of BHP's plans meeting its net zero by 2050 commitment. In the knowledge that this story was coming, BHP vigorously cranked up the spin machine. A curiously timed pamphlet, released last week by economics consultancy Mandala, which has close ties to the PMO, broke down top ASX listed industrial corporates' global scope 1 and 2 emissions profiles in FY2025 vs FY2020, conveniently pitching BHP as a corporate leader. BHP then mounted an ad campaign trumpeting the trumped-up claims. To call Mandala's brochure misleading is generous. BHP primarily relies on the electrification of BHP's huge Chilean copper mining operations and the closure of the high emissions NickelWest business to boost BHP's decarbonisation credentials and obscures BHP's dereliction of its responsibilities in the Pilbara.  Production-based emissions intensity would tell a different story on BHP's progress, and that of other giants like Rio featured by Mandala – despite the coordinated reporting in The Australian engineered to promulgate the Mandala talking points while bashing genuine decarbonisation leader Fortescue. Why the heel dragging by BHP? Follow the money – the billions paid to the big miners each year by the federal government to maintain their imported diesel addiction.  In Australia, BHP extracts from the taxpayer a $620m annual imported diesel refund covering the staggering 1.2 billion litres of this climate-destroying fuel it uses each year in its mining operations. Diesel powers >60% of BHP's total energy needs. This dependency undermines our national energy independence, which requires an accelerated transition to homegrown renewables, and continues to put Australia's energy security at risk. It persists in an increasingly fraught global geopolitical landscape riven by energy wars – see PM Anthony Albanese begging our trade partners for supply as the global oil supply shock rolls on. And BHP is the #1 beneficiary of this insane structural barrier to mining industry decarbonisation and the massive opportunities for onshoring and reskilling of our workforce.  Meanwhile Fortescue is investing US$6-7bn this decade in electrification, decarbonisation and energy security in the Pilbara – a world leading effort to position Australian iron ore mining at the forefront of emissions reduction. It is partnering with the best cleantech firms in the world, who happen to mostly be domiciled in China – Australia's #1 trade partner and biggest iron ore customer. In so doing it is building important geopolitical bridges for Australia even as world trade is undermined by the US.  Despite being a leading beneficiary of the diesel subsidy, Fortescue is a vocal advocate of urgent reform, as demonstrated by CEO Dino Otranto on Four Corners. Fortescue supports CEF's position that the subsidy should be capped at $50m per firm pa, with recipients required to invest any refund above that threshold in decarbonisation, or forgo that amount. This reform would convert a massive headwind to energy transition in mining to a Transition Tax Incentive, instantly accelerating decarbonisation and enabling Australia to grasp the immense green industrial opportunities of the emerging net zero global economy. A tightening of the Safeguard Mechanism is also key to incentivising decarbonisation, with a progressive ratcheting up of minimum Australian Carbon Credit Unit prices, to make polluters like BHP meaningfully cut emissions or pay. The facts are that BHP, like Rio Tinto, Hancock Prospecting and Fortescue for the past 6 years have tapped into literal rivers of gold from their iron ore exports, booking return on capital ranging from 30% pa up to 70% pa. BHP's FY2025 results for WA iron ore cite an "5 year average return of ~65%", which any company would kill for. They have the capital firepower to massively invest, accelerate electrification and decarbonisation of the Pilbara now as Fortescue is doing, and lead the world. Yet they sit on their hands. The region has a pathetic renewable energy penetration of just 2% versus 44% for Australia's national grid. We need an end to the Big Australian's gutless reversals on climate, cheap talk and abysmal underinvestment in Australian decarbonisation. Equally, we need an urgent show of political courage from the government to decouple BHP and its counterparts from the firehose of diesel cash they have clamped themselves to at the expense of the people and the planet. What's coming up?  27/28 May 2026 CEF Tim will be attending the Hunter New Energy Symposium in Newcastle to talk about the progress in the Hunter Valley on practical advances in the energy transition as it is occurring there. 18-27th June Tim is in China with Austrade and SEC seeing my favourite companies e.g. XCMG, Sigenergy, China State Grid, Windrose & Xiami.

When he took over the family wine business in 1994 at the tender age of 33, Darren De Bortoli continued a legacy his father Deen had built on that was De Bortoli Wines, centred around the vineyard his grandfather planted in the NSW Riverina. Darren was a young superstar, having created as a newly qualified winemaker in 1982, the acclaimed Noble One Botrytis Semillon – to this day a globally renowned, medal-winning sticky wine, and a wine that quickly catapulted De Bortoli Wines into massive growth. The company moved into other wine districts like the Yarra Valley, King Valley and more recently Rutherglen in Victoria, and also the Hunter Valley. Under Darren’s leadership they pioneered environmentally sustainable winemaking practices and today they grow wheat, barley and oat crops using eco-friendly waste water from the wineries. Today De Bortoli Wines is the 6th largest wine company in Australia by revenue, yet still Australian and family owned and run. But as he reflects on the great legacy he’s helped build, Darren De Bortoli is candid about the considerable challenges he and others face: namely water access and climate change, a global wine glut and a downturn in wine consumption. Hope you enjoy Darren De Bortoli.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailAg Innovation Series | Adapting, Innovating & Evolving in Viticulture with Liz RileyIn this episode of the Ag Innovation Series, Sam Fryer sits down with Liz Riley — an independent viticultural consultant and trainer based in the Hunter Valley, as well as sitting on the Plant Health Australia board and a Nuffield Scholar with more than 25 years of experience working across viticulture, sustainability, biosecurity and agricultural leadership.Liz completed her Nuffield Scholarship in 1996 focusing on integrated pest management in vineyards, an experience that helped shape her approach to innovation, adaptability and continuous improvement across agriculture.Throughout this conversation we explore what innovation actually looks like on the ground, how industries evolve under pressure and why practical solutions often matter more than flashy technology.This episode is proudly part of the Ag Innovation Series, a collaboration between Pandaemonium and A Place to Call Home exploring the people, ideas and technologies helping move Australian agriculture forward.PandaemoniumWebsite: https://www.pandaemonium.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/p.andaemonium/If you enjoyed this episodePlease share it with a friend or leave a review, it really helps these stories reach more people across rural Australia and the agriculture industry.Stay connected with A Place to Call Home:

In this episode of the Grow Your Wealth podcast, host Travis Miller sits down with Ian Saines, a highly experienced non-executive director and former senior banking executive. Ian reflects on a distinguished career that has spanned the Reserve Bank of Australia, Challenger, CBA, and Zurich, offering a unique perspective developed through decades of leadership in global financial services. He shares his journey from growing up in Wagga Wagga to leading a major institutional bank through the global financial crisis - a period he describes as a defining executive test. Ian dives deep into the mechanics of leadership, discussing the importance of "letting go" of technical specialities to become an effective leader and the value of fostering internal entrepreneurship within an accountable framework. He also offers candid advice on building long-term wealth, the common pitfalls of residential real estate investing, and why simply "being invested" is often the most powerful strategy. Whether you are an aspiring leader or a seasoned investor, Ian's insights on adaptability, risk appetite, and intellectual stimulation provide a masterclass in professional and personal growth. [00:00:00] – Introduction: Leading through the Global Financial Crisis and the essence of leadership [00:02:12] – Meet Ian Saines: A career spanning the RBA, CBA, and Macquarie Bank [00:03:34] – Early Days: Starting at the Reserve Bank, night school, and the grounding of an economics background [00:06:59] – Serendipity and Networking: How a campus introduction led to a 17-year career at BT [00:13:03] – Staying Relevant: Why Ian chooses the boardroom over retirement and the drive for intellectual stimulation [00:16:42] – Innovation and Risk: Testing, learning, and fostering entrepreneurship in large organisations [00:19:16] – Corporate Culture: The "Macquarie Way" and managing the distractions of "organisational hobbies" [00:24:33] – Career Advice: The importance of personal development and letting go of your speciality [00:28:50] – Defining Success: Transitioning from survival mode to having choices in life [00:31:36] – Investment Wisdom: The dangers of market timing and the case against residential real estate [00:36:17] – Life Outside Work: Farming in the Hunter Valley and the balance of physical labour [00:38:03] – Final Thoughts and Connecting with Ian Saines on LinkedIn iPartners Website: https://www.ipartners.com.au Register Here: https://ipartners.iplatforms.com.au/register/register-as-wholesale/ iPartners LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ipartners-pty-ltd

Australia's oldest wine region is only a couple of hours from Sydney, but the Hunter Valley still feels like one of Australia's best weekend escapes. In this episode, we head to the Hunter Valley in New South Wales for a private wine tour with our own sommelier, Matt from Sydney Privé, visiting some of the region's most iconic wineries along the way. We stop at Tyrrell's, one of Australia's oldest family-owned wineries and home to the famous VAT 1 Semillon, before heading to Hungerford Hill for an incredible food and wine pairing featuring dishes like ocean trout roulade and venison sliders. Lunch is at Bistro Molines, perched above the vineyards with sweeping views and beautiful French-inspired food that completely lived up to the hype. Along the way, we also share where to stay, the best way to visit the wineries if you're planning a Hunter Valley weekend, and a few things that might surprise you about the region. Keep listening to hear about hot air ballooning over the vines, why Hunter Valley Semillon is called Australia's gift to the wine world, and the outdoor concert scene that has attracted some huge international artists over the years. If you would like to see all the pictures, the tour and an interactive map with all the places we mention and recommend then click here www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/147/huntervalley

Highlights – The SEC Sydney conference Brilliant to see a full house standing room only for Minister Bowen's talk. Great to have >8000 attendees to the wider trade hall and >100 speakers over two days in up to 8 theatres concurrently. So many people pulling in the right direction, reinvigorating. Highlights – Fuel Tax Credit reform Whilst the Albanese government has ruled out FTC reform in next TUES budget, it is still a campaign CEF and our allies are working extensively on, maybe for MYEFO Dec'2026. Brilliant to see Twiggy, Chair of FMG, give a SEC keynote speech, and more than half of it was on the need for FTC reform starting in the mining sector. FMG is busy funding an ad campaign to elevate the topic and inform voters. Twiggy's slide deck was mostly leveraging my CEF colleague Matt Pollard's number crunching and work. Highlights – The Cheaper Home Batteries Program and Accelerating capital deployments Almost every presenter at the SEC conference talked about the brilliant milestone of >10GWh combined across 380,000 new home battery installs in just 10 months. April 2026 was a record high, showing how much capital and skills can be deployed at speed and scale when the policy / economics are aligned. Treasurer Chalmers has allocated $7.2bn for the home battery scheme, and to-date $3.3bn has been deployed, including a $1bn in the month of April. Nothing like a single program in a single month deploying $1bn to kick up the momentum. CEF & Greenhouse are tracking budget and capital deployments in cleantech, decarbonisation, electrification and green metal value-add exports and since the start of 2023, an additional $90bn has been put on the table - $82bn federally and $8bn collectively from the states. This $8bn was bumped up nicely last week with the WA Government putting a $1.4bn Clean Energy Fund into the WA State Budget. We have tracked in CY2025 deployments of some $15bn, and in the first 4 months of 2026, we have tracked another $6bn (an $18bn run-rate). CCF and ARIA had been running campaigns to push the governments to accelerate the speed and scale of capital deployments, and we are seeing progress. From 1 July 2026 the new $5bn Net Zero Fund opens its doors, so there is capacity building. But good to see momentum improving. Highlights – More RE share => lower energy prices AEMO QED report highlighted RE share in 1QCY2026 was 46%, after the record high 50% share seen in 4QCY2025. So we are making progress. We also saw reports the installed utility scale BESS capacity will treble in the next 1-2 years, making grid reliability better, and now batteries are the #1 price setting technology in the NEM, diluting the power of gas peakers in setting high prices at times of high demand. BESS => deflation And also worth thinking about the contrast of 2026 vs 2022: in 2026, petrol prices are up 50% vs the start of this year, but domestic gas prices are down 20% vs the start of this year, and electricity prices are down 12% as well. Last time we had a fossil fuel industry war back in 2022 when Putin invaded Ukraine, petrol prices doubled, gas prices doubled and electricity prices trebled. Chalk and Cheese. The gas cartel is in check in 2026, and RE shares are much higher, giving proof to the fossil fuel vested interests lie that RE => higher energy prices. The opposite, we now understand fossil fuel prices are hyper inflationary. And energy independence is a new key theme to add in support of electrification and decarbonisation. We will win this fight, we just need to go twice as fast. Lowlights The Albanese government has ruled out a 25% LNG export levy, very disappointing. The government has made "now is not the time" their mantra to show a lack of political will, using the excuse their #1 priority is to secure oil imports for Australia and they don't have the capacity to do two things at once. Very poor form, but we can never under-estimate the power of the incumbent fossil fuel industry, their lobbyists and their corrupting donations. We did secure an East Coast Gas reservation of 20% of production from 1 July 2027. Good and bad, it helps reduce energy cost inflation for sure, but it also means the hurdle for electrification and decarbonisation is harder, given methane is cheaper. Main Story – Our Clean Energy Finance Report: Green Metal Statecraft: Policy, Investment and Technology Trends in the Green Iron Evolution https://climateenergyfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CEF_Green-Metal-Statecraft_-Policy-Investment-and-Technology-Trends-in-the-Green-Iron-Evolution.pdf The decarbonisation and electrification of the global iron and steel industry is undergoing a structural recalibration, shifting from a period of speculative optimism on the now deflated hype regarding the rapid deployment of GH2, and into a slower decarbonisation trajectory. This report provides qualitative update of the investment, technology and enabling policy trends that will underpin the transformation of the iron and steel value chain. In aggregate the global sector is advancing unevenly, haltingly, sporadically and at a pace that remains deeply misaligned with the speed and breadth of decarbonisation of the sector – which contributes 7-9% of global emissions – demanded by the climate science. For every step forward on an individual project or market-level, the broader investment pipeline showcases an equivalent case study of project delay, cancellation, and restructure in the face of unresolved structural headwinds. Despite tens of billions in state aid, a strengthening carbon pricing mechanism, and supply-side and demand-side market forming mechanisms in the EU, the European investment pipeline has undergone a significant contraction in recent years. The investment trends, or lack thereof, of proposals progressing towards FID in Europe are indicative of structural headwinds. European electricity prices, even prior to the last two energy crises, remain 2-3x that of the US and domestic methane gas costs are 5x that of the US, and a similar order of magnitude higher than the rapidly emerging competing iron reduction region of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). There remains a clear bankability gap for near-zero carbon routes for iron and steel production. Across both the EU and China, deep decarbonisation means a structural shift away from coal-based production pathways in blast furnaces (BF) and basic oxygen furnaces (BOF). High upfront capital cost intensities, exposure to higher operating costs in electricity and renewable hydrogen – notwithstanding strong public capital support, decarbonising mature lower-emission pathways in hydrogen-based direct reduced iron (DRI) and EAF smelting face major bankability gaps. Despite the US war on Iran, the MENA region is emerging as a strategically important DRI production corridor, with significant methane-based DRI capacity operational, and the largest development pipeline of new gas-based capacity. MENA's competitive advantages in lower-emissions iron and steel production extend further into near-zero emissions manufacturing with some of the world's best renewable energy resources, low costs of capital and less stringent regulations and approvals processes than the EU. MENA's geographic proximity to Europe, existing DRI infrastructure, and access to competitive renewable energy position the region as the most credible near-term supplier of lower-emission primary iron to Europe's growing need for decarbonised iron and steel. At the current pace of decarbonisation, demand for DRI is expected to grow by 50% over the coming decade to reach 224Mtpa by 2035. The day we released our report, the US saw a FOAK 1.9Mtpa hot DRI plant reach FID at US Steel, co-located with 4 EAFs. This US$1.9bn investment is despite Trump's anti-decarbonisation agenda, the economics simply work. A big step forward, even in the US Globally, we have a long way to go. It is a race, and Australia needs to get into the race. Australia is half the worlds iron ore exports, whilst China is half the world's steel production. So there is a massive opportunity for the two biggest countries globally in the steel supply chain to work constructively together. But if we don't want to work with China, they will take their capital and capacities elsewhere. What's coming up? 12 May 2026 we have the Federal 2026 budget 27/28 May 2026 CEF will be attending the Hunter New Energy Symposium in Newcastle to talk about the progress in the Hunter Valley on practical advances in the energy transition as it is occurring there.

Jill Upton chats to Jerome about Chardo-May ahead of International Chardonnay Day on 21st May.@thewineshowaustralia@scarboroughwines

Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat with Nic Paterson who owns Chateau Pato and makes the wines for Elbourne Wines in the Hunter.@thewineshowaustralia @chateaupatowineelbournewines

In this final episode of Bushrangers in the Hunter Valley. we follow the story of the notorious Jewboy Gang and their enigmatic leader, Edward Davis, turning then to the enduring legend of Frederick Ward, aka Captain Thunderbolt and his partner, the remarkable Worimi bushranger, Mary Ann Bugg.

Matthew and Katie, a Hunter Valley couple with two kids, joined the Infinity program in May 2023 and by tightening their budget (monthly FFF from $770 down to $600), selling a family boat, embracing discipline and coaching accountability, they paid off a $340K mortgage in about 2½ years. Paying off $180K in 18 months, then clearing the remainder within a 12 month challenge issued by G. They now hold three investment properties valued at over $2M with $300K reserved for the next purchase. They credit structure, communication, mindset work, and professional guidance for their success.Change your financial future now!

Not sitting in a field for once, I caught up with Roddy Brown, CommBank's General Manager for Agribusiness Banking. In this 6‑minute conversation, we discuss insights from Roddy's recent trip across the ditch to New Zealand, along with innovative practices he's seen across rural Australia - including Optiweigh, cattle GPS collars and soil practice improvements. We finish by unpacking which agricultural industries are currently outperforming, and which are doing it tough. This podcast was recorded in late March at the CommBank Cultivate event in the Hunter Valley, which brought together close to 100 cattle producers from around Australia.

This is a special Humans of Agriculture “radio-style” episode recorded at CommBank's Cultivate event in the Hunter Valley — bringing together voices from across the agricultural supply chain.Across four mini-conversations, we unpack the key forces shaping modern agriculture: Innovation and ag tech adoption  Succession and family business transition  Financial strategy and risk  Market dynamics and global demand This episode captures the energy of the room — where farmers, advisors, innovators, and financiers are all working toward a stronger, more resilient industry.

In this episode of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, the wine podcast dedicated to wine education, Janina Doyle dives deep into the world of Australian Shiraz with one of the country's most respected wine critics, Huon Hooke, lead reviewer for The Real Review. Together they explore the diversity of Shiraz across Australia's most famous wine regions - from the powerful wines of Barossa Valley to the savoury elegance of Hunter Valley and the peppery character of Grampians. They also discuss the oldest Shiraz vines in the country, how soil and climate influence style, which regions offer the best value today and where the future of Australian Shiraz is heading. If you want to learn about wine, explore different wine grapes (with a few mentions of other varieties along the way, even though this episode focuses on Shiraz) and understand how climate and terroir shape flavour, this episode offers a fascinating journey through one of the world's most iconic varieties. It's also packed with insights for anyone planning wine travel in Australia or wanting to better understand the country's diverse wine landscape. Whether you love bold, plush Shiraz or cooler-climate, spice-driven expressions, this episode is a perfect introduction to the remarkable range of Australian Shiraz. Shownotes 02:44 – What makes Australian Shiraz so distinctive and why it remains one of the country's defining grape varieties. 04:18 – Huon Hooke shares how he first became interested in wine and how his career in wine reviewing began. 05:17 – The oldest producing Shiraz vineyards in Australia (Langmeil Vineyard) and what makes these historic vines so remarkable. 07:49 – The most expensive Australian Shiraz currently on release (Henske Hill of Grace) and the experience behind ultra-premium wines. 08:28 – A discussion about Torbreck, one of the most famous producers of Barossa Valley Shiraz. 09:41 – The oldest vintage of Australian Shiraz Huon has personally tasted and how Shiraz evolves over decades. 10:55 – Introducing the core theme of the episode: exploring Shiraz across Australia's different wine regions. 13:45 – Which Australian Shiraz region may currently be the most underrated. 15:39 – Which regions may deliver the best value for money when buying Shiraz. 17:20 – If opening a bottle for a special occasion, which style or region Huon Hooke would personally choose. 18:55 – A closer look at Barossa Valley Shiraz and its signature bold fruit and rich structure. 21:12 – Comparing Eden Valley Shiraz and Barossa Valley Shiraz and how cooler conditions influence Shiraz style. 25:11 – How soil composition and geology shape the flavour and texture of Shiraz. 27:33 – Understanding the intensity of Shiraz and how different regions express power differently. 28:49 – Where Heathcote sits geographically within Victoria and its growing reputation for Shiraz. 30:49 – The role of Shiraz in Australian wine statistics and production. 33:51 – How Clare Valley Shiraz fits into the broader Australian Shiraz conversation. 36:00 – Grampians Shiraz and its distinctive spice-driven style and how it has evolved. 37:48 – The Canberra District and the effect of altitude and climate on Shiraz. 39:05 – The best wine regions to visit from Sydney for a weekend wine trip. 41:30 – Other emerging or lesser-known regions that deserve attention for Shiraz. 43:13 – The future of Australian Shiraz: trends in winemaking, blending and oak usage. 46:14 – How Huon Hooke's wine reviewing career has evolved over the last two decades and how the Australian wine scene has changed. 49:01 – What wine lovers can find on The Real Review, including top wine lists and best-value bottles. 50:36 – Why Shiraz remains such a joyful and versatile grape variety and why we should all be drinking more of it. 53:56 – Next week: Janina heads to Sicily to explore Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG.   Wineries Suggested for a comparison tasting Torbreck Shiraz (Barossa Valley) Mount Langi Ghiran Shiraz (Grampians) Tyrrell's Shiraz (Hunter Valley)

Narelle Austen continues the story of those on trial for the Castle Forbes Revolt. Mr Roger Therry puts the case for the defence and two of the condemned men make a final plea for their suffering to be acknowledged.

Join Society member Narelle Austen as she uncovers the context surrounding the events at Castle Forbes near Singleton and drawing on historical records and creative reconstruction, describes, in Part One, the beginnings of the trial of those involved in the revolt. 

One of Matt's aims for 2026 was realised last week when he finally locked eyes on Cathedral Golf Club. We start the episode with a wide-ranging preliminary chat touching on a range of topics. The cost of public golf in the Hunter Valley, Church pew bunkers at Curlewis, the recent series of Womens Australian events (including the Australian Open and WPGA) and Hannah's triumphs, Sam McClure's articles and Rory's wish to visit New South Wales GC.   We then move onto the course at club at Cathedral and cover all manner of points. Routing, clubhouse, location, turf conditions, and more. Similarities with Ellerston, best holes, the integral role of the dry creek beds through the routing – even the drive to and from. Cathedral is a course that a lucky but small minority of Australian golfers will see, yet all those who are fortunate enough to visit will no doubt enjoy. Did we get it wrong on Cathedral in the 2025 Australian Golf Passport Top 50 Rankings? Perhaps… Some images of the course on the website of Greg Norman Golf Course Design - https://gngcd.com/courses/cathedral-lodge/ The Cathedral home page – with a link to visit the Cathedral Invitational - https://cathedralgolfclub.com.au/ Our Podcast is published with support from Angus And Grace Go Golfing. Check their insta page and website for some of the best golf apparel on the planet. The latest Australian Golf Passport cap and tee have both sold out but we have a special AGP merch item in the works, and there's tons more cool stuff in store – and Cashmere is soon to arrive. We thank Matt – our OG partner! Thanks also to Dean and everyone at Seed Golf – they continue to provide 20% off for Australian Golf Passport listeners via the code AGP at checkout. Get your hands on some premium golf balls at a super low price. Once you've tried them you will be so thankful.  Images related to this episode can be found on our Instagram page (@AustralianGolfPassport) and on Twitter / X (@AusGolfPassport). Images accompanied by attribution to their owners / creators. Podcast intro music - Nbhd Nick / Stop Playing WithMe-Instrumental / courtesy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.epidemicsound.com

Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat to Jimmy about the beauties of the Hunter Valley, the fabulous experience at their cellar door and what food's best pair with Verdelho.@thewineshowaustralia@gartelmannwines

Daedalu, Drew, Daisy and Dan. Our guests today are Drew and Daisy Damskey, who join Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell on California Wine Country. Drew's father and Daisy's husband Kerry Damskey has been on this show several times, most recently on this episode of March 1, 2023. The first wine in our glasses is a 2023 Semillon, made by Drew Damskey for Palmieri Wines. This white wine grape is relatively common in Hunter Valley in Australia. It is also the grape used for white Bordeaux and is a common blending grape. This Semillon comes from a vineyard planted in 1886 and is the second oldest Semillon vineyard in the world, called Monte Rosa vineyard. The vineyard is at the top of Moon Mountain which is above the town of Sonoma in the Mayacama range. Drew considers it to be ideal for Bordeaux varietals. They make about 75 to 100 cases of this wine per year. That 2023 Semillon has some of clean, crisp freshness of Sauvignon Blanc but with the weight, richness and texture of a Chardonnay. Dan “Lay It Down” Berger Dan would give it a minimum of three years of aging. He has 30-year-old Semillons that are still good. Dan contends that all wine ages, even whites. Dan opened a 1990 French Chardonnay the other day that was “just about perfect.” Speaking of perfection, Dan had a 1991 red wine from New Zealand, a Syrah, which Dan called perfect. CWC is brought to you by Deodora Estate Vineyards. Visit Deodora to discover 72 acres in the Petaluma Gap that are producing exceptional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling. Sip the difference!  The next wine tasted is Daisy’s Chardonnay, which Drew and his father made for Daisy. They were making only red wines for a long time but Daisy wanted them to make a white wine too. So father and son got some fruit and made the wine. Dan says it’s terrific, with great presence and acidity and a little bit of oak character. The fruit comes from Dorell vineyard. Drew explains that the wine undergoes Malolactic Fermentation,

In this powerful new episode of *Set Lusting Bruce*, host Jesse Jackson welcomes back author **Ann Abel**, whose memoir *High Hopes* Jesse calls one of his favorite reads of 2025. Abel—who discovered Bruce Springsteen at age 59—shares the extraordinary story behind her book: how a lifetime of severe depression, the loss of her teaching career, and a desperate need for structure pushed her to book a solo trip to Australia for **eight Springsteen shows across five cities in 26 days**. What began as an escape from “the abyss” became a journey of fear, resilience, connection, and unexpected joy. https://anneabelauthor.com/high-hopes/ Ann recounts: - **Battling self‑doubt and loneliness** while navigating a foreign country alone - A terrifying night stranded after the Hunter Valley show when her driver vanished and her flip phone died - Quiet, intimate moments of being “invisible” in hotel lobbies near E Street Band members - Meeting Bruce's longtime manager **Barbara Carr**, the conversations that followed, and the fundraiser where Ann won a silent auction to **co‑host SiriusXM's E Street Radio with Dave Marsh** - The months of intense rock‑history study she undertook to prepare—and the unforgettable on‑air moment when she corrected a punk‑rock attribution - How storytelling open mics and winning a **Moth StorySLAM** helped her break through writer's block and finally write *High Hopes* - Seeing the Springsteen movie and feeling deeply validated hearing Bruce speak openly about struggle - The concert moments that changed her life, including “Dream Baby Dream” and Bruce's reminder that “It's all right to have a good time” Ann also talks about her recent **TEDx talk**, her unexpected rise as a late‑in‑life social‑media creator with **750,000 followers and multiple viral videos**, her upcoming travels, and the joy of becoming a grandparent. She closes by sharing where listeners can follow her work online. This is an episode about music, survival, reinvention, and the way Bruce Springsteen's art can crack open a life at any age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I got the chance to catch up with Dan Jolly to find out what he and his lawn care business based in the Hunter Valley is all about. Dont forget our new LLEE10 code for 10% off at catch-pro.com.au And our TBL10 to receive 10% off at musclebeard.com.au I hope you all enjoy this episode of Into The Green Podcast.Into The Green Podcast is where lawn care legends, landscapers, and industry entrepreneurs come to grow. From business tips and equipment chat to stories, sidebars, and industry trends, this show covers everything that keeps your blades sharp and your mind thriving. Got insights or questions? Leave us a message on our SpeakPipe call-in line—you might hear yourself on an upcoming episode!Link Below ⬇️⬇️⬇️https://www.speakpipe.com/IntothegreenpodcastOr send your voice recording to intothegreenpodcast@gmail.com

In episode one we left Molly Morgan, Joe Hunt, Irish Frank and the Anvil Creek household awaiting the arrival of the bushranger gang, Jacob's Irish Brigade. Drawing on historical records and creative reconstruction, this episode imagines how Jacob's Irish Brigade may have been received by Molly Morgan - on a frontier where survival depended on knowing when to speak, and when not to.

Jesse Jackson welcomes back author **Ann Abel**, whose memoir *High Hopes* Jesse calls one of his favorite reads of 2025. Abel—who discovered Bruce Springsteen at age 59—shares the extraordinary story behind her book: how a lifetime of severe depression, the loss of her teaching career, and a desperate need for structure pushed her to book a solo trip to Australia for **eight Springsteen shows across five cities in 26 days**. What began as an escape from “the abyss” became a journey of fear, resilience, connection, and unexpected joy. Ann recounts: - **Battling self‑doubt and loneliness** while navigating a foreign country alone - A terrifying night stranded after the Hunter Valley show when her driver vanished and her flip phone died - Quiet, intimate moments of being “invisible” in hotel lobbies near E Street Band members - Meeting Bruce's longtime manager **Barbara Carr**, the conversations that followed, and the fundraiser where Ann won a silent auction to **co‑host SiriusXM's E Street Radio with Dave Marsh** - The months of intense rock‑history study she undertook to prepare—and the unforgettable on‑air moment when she corrected a punk‑rock attribution - How storytelling open mics and winning a **Moth StorySLAM** helped her break through writer's block and finally write *High Hopes* - Seeing the Springsteen movie and feeling deeply validated hearing Bruce speak openly about struggle - The concert moments that changed her life, including “Dream Baby Dream” and Bruce's reminder that “It's all right to have a good time” Ann also talks about her recent **TEDx talk**, her unexpected rise as a late‑in‑life social‑media creator with **750,000 followers and multiple viral videos**, her upcoming travels, and the joy of becoming a grandparent. She closes by sharing where listeners can follow her work online. This is an episode about music, survival, reinvention, and the way Bruce Springsteen's art can crack open a life at any age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant McDowell & Tim Buckley– Spark Club Podcast 19 Feb 2026 - Hi and welcome to Spark Club podcast. I'm your host Grant McDowell. We are recording this podcast on the Garigal lands of the Eora nation and pay our respects to elders past and present. Welcome.  And welcome Tim Buckley. Highlights Domestic firmed RE deployment The Clean Energy Council's 4Q2025 Investment Report demonstrates a rebound in large-scale renewable energy and storage investment across Australia. The quarter delivered record commissioning outcomes across generation and batteries, strong financial close activity. Five renewable generation projects (1.2 GW) and 5 storage projects (1.1 GW) reached FID during 4Q2025, with total capex >$4 billion across generation, storage and hybrid assets. newly commissioned renewable and storage projects. Nine generation projects were completed totalling 2.1GW of new. 4 storage projects (1.9 GW / 4.9 GWh) became operational, beating records broken in Q3 2025, reinforcing Australia's accelerating energy transition. The forward pipeline remains robust. There are currently 81 generation projects (13GW) and 75 storage projects (13 GW / 35GWh) either financially committed or under construction. This month started with NSW awarding contracts to six huge 8-hour battery projects, including one of the biggest in Australia – the 300MW and 3,500 megawatt hour Great Western BESS, All are due to be completed by 2030, and some are supersized above eight hours of storage. 1.2 GW and 12 GWh of long duration storage, massively further undermining the role of methane and PHS. This week also saw NSW announce an extra tender for more firmed renewables capacity to fill looming coal gap under Long-Term Energy Service Agreements (LTESAs) to leverage the fast to deploy BESS and solar leveraging infill opportunities across NSW and importantly, leverage the Battery boom to get more zero emissions generation into the mix. CBAM KEY TO GREEN COMMODITY OPPORTUNITY: JOTZO REVIEW Professor Frank Jotzo's Carbon Leakage Review Report to Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen is finally public. https://www.dcceew.gov.au/about/news/carbon-leakage-review-final-report We agree with the review's finding that measures additional to the Safeguard Mechanism "may be required and desirable over time, for specific commodities at high exposure to carbon leakage risk in domestic markets…. A border carbon adjustment would be the most suitable option in these cases… [to] support the emergence of green commodity production in Australia, harnessing this country's opportunities to be a major contributor to global industrial decarbonisation through exports." It is clear that we need a price signal to drive decarbonisation of trade-exposed Australian industries through the extensive buildout of renewables infrastructure at speed and scale. Critical to all of the above is a price on carbon, leveraging and enhancing our domestic actions so as to provide a stronger signal for development of carbon pricing in international trade, and building on the price signal of the EU CBAM with an Asian CBAM, as we argued in our 2025 report. This would help catalyse investment into industrial decarbonisation at a speed and scale commensurate with the climate emergency and the green economy opportunity. GM - I'd like to pick up on minor issue relating to the design of the REGO in Australia replacing the LGC. The calculation mechanism for the Australian REGO is out of sync with the global standard. The REGO certificate is limited to the 1MWh per certificate rather than down to the watt hour per trading period. Sounds trivial but the REGO has a fundamental flaw as it requires the excess to be rolled over into the next trading period. This volume won't be accepted in the EU, meaning there will be small amounts of energy volume which can't be counted for every half hour trading period for the year. This flaw creates numerous problems as a global energy matching standard emerges in a number of forms; CBAMs in EU and Asia Green product standards - green hyrdogen green steel. and likely changes to GHGP Scope 2 in 2027. This minor flaw is annoying and with a minor change to the REGO now we can save Australian exporters a world of pain for years to come. Middle Powers Highlight As the Middle Powers are a big topic for us this year, was there anything that jumped out to you since our last conversation? EV Buses in India Tim - KKR investment in electric buses in India. EV busses in India are now 30% lower total cost of ownership relative to diesel alternatives. The 30% cost advantage was enough to get KR over the line to put capital into rolling out EV buses in India. Australia risks being wedged. Australia must be open to international trade with all nations and avoid being wedged between China and the US. Lowlights Whyalla The SA Government has shelved their green hydrogen plans last year, and now the SA Treasurer has overtly flagged their intention to double down on the false dreams of a gas led recovery for the Whyalla Steelworks. Meanwhile this week saw the SA Premier provide a joint Federal-State $20m support for the magnetite mining sector is SA to boost 2Mtpa magnetite mining, a move we endorse. As per CEF's report last year, we think the government should support a multiphase redevelopment of the iron ore to green steel sector of SA by expanding magnetite mining and supporting a new greenfield RE-powered EAF to replace the beyond end of life blast furnace, and to ensure steel supply for downstream fabrication. Secondly our governments should use a chunk of the $500m Green iron investment fund to support semi-commercial scale deployments of Australian technologies to produce decarbonised iron and steel, namely a pilot Element Zero electrolyte green iron plant, a second 30ktpa Calix ZESTY magnetite to green iron plant and a 8ktpa BioCarbon plant, plus incentivising scrap steel recycling within state to feed the new EAF, with the majority of the input material imported for the first 5 years of operation. A phase 2 in the early 2030s would be to build a GH2 and RE powered green iron plant once the economics are stronger, and a path towards an Asian CBAM is better established. Main Story – Local content mandate – Ministers Ayres and Bowen are holding a rapid industry consultation about a new Future Made in Australia (FMIA) policy to incentivise local wind tower and transmission tower manufacturing. CEF has worked over the last year with an industry consortium and we pitched this exact policy initiative to the minister in December. Our recommendation was a policy with four pronged policy A 20% national mandate for wind tower local content, leveraging and collaborating with low cost Chinese suppliers A Production Credit to ensure the policy doesn't increase the cost of wind power to consumers A clear long term volume target of 4GW of new wind annually to underpin factory utilisation Capex assistance for the new factories required. Interesting to see the EU this week do boosting local content mandates, The EU's upcoming Industrial Accelerator Act could signal a pivotal moment for green steel producers in northern Sweden. New "Made in Europe" rules are thought to require at least 25% low-carbon steel in public procurement and subsidy-backed projects. Green hydrogen-based production, electric arc furnaces, and scrap-based methods are, according to Bloomberg, explicitly highlighted as priority technologies. What's coming up? Tim is attending the community engagement in the Hunter Valley this week, to help build social licence, and then over the next couple of weeks attending and speaking at a number of conferences e.g. Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leaders (CISL) Group in Melbourne and Sydney and the Clean Energy Investor Group conference (CEIG) annual investor conference in Melbourne, Climate Action Week in Sydney the following week, then the Sydney Storage conference.

In this creative non-fiction podcast, Narelle Austen explores the people, places, and forces behind bushranging in one of Australia's earliest colonial regions - the Hunter Valley.

Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat with Kate Sturgess about juggling vintage for her sideline brand and motherhood while trying to have her maternity leave time.The upgraded cellar door sounds amazing to visit.@thewineshowaustralia @brokenwoodwines

Listener discretionThis is a confronting episode. It involves graphic violence.I keep the tone respectful, but it's still a hard listen — so please take care of yourself while you're hearing it.If you or someone you know needs support in Australia, you can contact 1800RESPECT (24/7).

Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat with an industry legend, Bruce Tyrrell. @thewineshowaustralia @tyrrellswines

Earlier this year, Katie Thomas from Focus Finance took out the top spot of the Elite Broker Ranking 2025 – Residential, becoming the first woman to do so. In this episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane sits down with the Hunter Valley-based broker to find out how she wrote $496 million in residential loans over the last financial year, with her broker colleagues also writing substantial volumes. Tune in to find out: How her relationship-first, self-sourced lead generation model works. How her brokerage manages to lodge nearly 1,000 applications a year. Her advice for building a successful, rapidly growing brokerage. And much more!

Situated in the northern part of the Hunter Valley is Lambs Valley. David is making beautiful wines at his winery. His Amber Gris is an absolute must for any wine lover. His Sparkling, Chardonnay and Shiraz are definitely worth a taste as well!@thewineshowaustralia@lambsvalleywines

Today's headlines include: At least 17 schools in the ACT and Qld have closed as a precaution, after testing showed a children’s sand product may contain asbestos. The driver jailed over the fatal 2023 Hunter Valley bus crash has lost an appeal against his 32-year prison term. The BBC has apologised to U.S. President Donald Trump over an allegedly misleading edit of a speech he gave on 6 January 2021 – the day of the deadly Washington insurrection. And today’s good news: An ancient fossil discovered in NSW has prompted researchers to reconsider what they thought they knew about insect evolution. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Inside Residential Property, host Liam Garman and Rethink Residential's James Thompson unpack the real story of 26-year-old engineer Charlie, who turned a $25,000 deposit and a spreadsheet into a property portfolio now worth over $2 million. Charlie shares how he bought his first investment property in Wagga Wagga at just 21, before rapidly expanding into the Central Coast and Hunter Valley. Working multiple jobs through university, Charlie saved aggressively, researched regional markets, and identified cash-flow-positive opportunities that set the foundation for long-term wealth. James dissects Charlie's three-property playbook, highlighting the balance between capital growth and yield, the role of strategic refinancing, and how investors can replicate this success even in today's tighter lending climate. Together, they discuss when to hold and when to sell, as well as the pitfalls of being equity-rich but cash-poor. Listeners will gain insight into: Choosing the right regional markets and avoiding one-industry towns Financing and structuring portfolios for sustainable growth Balancing capital growth and cash flow in early investments Navigating lending caps and how to keep building when the banks say no Why goal setting matters, and how to move from accumulation to freedom This episode offers an unfiltered look into the challenges and triumphs of starting young in the residential property game.

Guests: Elsa from Hunter Forage & Madeline from Mount Vincent Flower FarmIn this episode, Rebecca chats with Elsa and Madeline about how a small group of passionate local growers turned into a thriving community of 30+ members known as the Hunter Flower Collective.We talk about:

What happens when a single Facebook message completely changes your life? For Sarah Abrams, a talented young rower from Australia's Hunter Valley, that message—which she initially suspected was a scam—became the first step on an extraordinary journey across the Pacific to NCAA Division I rowing.Alexia sits down with Sarah as she shares the raw, unfiltered story of her transformation from a high school athlete who "didn't even know what a conference was" to an accomplished collegiate rower at the University of Tennessee. With disarming honesty and infectious enthusiasm, she recounts the whirlwind decision to accept a January intake offer that had her boarding a plane in late December, fighting back tears as she left everything familiar behind. Those early months tested her resilience as she navigated intense training camps, academic pressures, and profound homesickness—yet the community she found among teammates and coaches became her lifeline.Sarah debunks the myth that pursuing American collegiate athletics means sacrificing opportunities to represent your home country, sharing how she successfully made the Australian national team while competing for Tennessee. The emotion in Sarah's voice is palpable as she describes putting on the green and gold: "There's a kangaroo on my back!"Alexia and Sarah also cover an aspect of Sarah's journey often overlooked in the media despite its significant impact: the transition back to your home country after US college graduation. After four years of independence, intense training, and immersion in American culture, Sarah speaks about returning to her childhood bedroom and adjusting to life without her established college support network. She dives into the importance of self-compassion during this transition, allowing oneself to feel the full range of emotions that come with such a significant life change.Whether you're a listener considering a US rowing scholarship, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about different US college sporting pathways, Sarah's journey offers valuable wisdom about embracing opportunities, trusting the process, and discovering capabilities you never knew you possessed. Listen now to understand why this self-proclaimed "hype woman" believes this experience—challenges and all—was unequivocally "the best thing I've ever done."Loving this podcast? Leave us a review and send us any guests & topics you want us to cover via email at hello@studyandplayusa.com.au

This interview is with Rob Alstrin of Adelsheim Vineyard. In this interview, Rob talks about his initial career in tech, when wine sparked his interest, and how he made his passion his job.Rob shares about working for a semiconductor company both in the states and later in Australia. He first moved to Sydney in 1990 and would take weekend trips to the Hunter Valley wine region. After studying wine marketing at the University of Adelaide, he returned stateside to find a job in wine.While working with a distributor to adapt their computer programs to automate warehouse functions, Rob met many people from Oregon who were excited about wine. He traveled to Oregon in 1999 for IPNC and quickly fell in love with the wine region.Later in the interview, Rob talks about moving to Oregon and starting his first job at Domaine Serene in 2001. He left in 2005 to start his own business, a wine brokerage called Northwest Core Collective, and held a few other positions in the industry before starting at Adelsheim in May 2020.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Adelsheim Vineyard in Newberg on August 14, 2025.

If you've ever felt like real estate was taking more out of you than it was giving back, you're not alone. Long hours, constant pressure, and the never ending chase for results can leave even the most driven people running on empty. Burnout creeps in quietly, and before you know it, your health, relationships, and love for the job start to suffer.But what if there was another way? What if success wasn't about doing more, but about doing things differently, listening to yourself, leaning into resilience, and building a business that works for you, not against you?In this episode I chat to Chris Henry, who knows that story all too well. Starting his career in the trades before stepping into his mum's real estate business in the Hunter Valley, Chris pushed himself hard in the early years. Chasing the big agent dream eventually landed him in hospital with burnout, forcing him to rethink what success really looks like. Today, he leads River Realty with a focus on people, culture and long term growth, and shares openly about the role of vulnerability, coaching and intuition in creating a more sustainable career.“  A lot of people that I've noticed give up a little too easily on things. And they make some decisions in an emotional moment and completely blow up their current life because of an emotional reaction to something. And so I think over time get as much coaching and training as you can. If you are wanting to develop in real estate, then find a coach that resonates with you. And look at what you want to improve in and seek out those people that are good at those sorts of aspects of your career. Never stop learning and always be the student.” - Chris HenryWe cover:The signs of burnout and what happens if you ignore them, including the impact it can have on both your health and your businessWhy vulnerability is key to better leadership, and how being open and honest can strengthen your relationships with both your team and your clientsHow intuition helps you make the right calls in business and life, especially when the obvious answer isn't always the best oneThe role of coaching and personal development in building resilience, and why it's so important to keep investing in yourself along the wayWhy property management is such a strong foundation for future leaders, giving people real world skills they can carry into any area of real estateWhat it really takes to grow a business without losing yourself along the way, and how to stay true to your values while still chasing growthKylie's Resources:Property Management Growth School: https://courses.thatpropertymum.com.au/TPM-BDMSchool Digital Marketing School: https://courses.thatpropertymum.com.au/digitalschool That Property Mum Courses: https://www.thatpropertymum.com.au/courses/ The PM Accelerate Membership: https://courses.thatpropertymum.com.au/accelerate Book a Strategy Call with Kylie: https://calendly.com/kylie-tpm/coaching-call Kolmeo: https://kolmeo.com/ Sensor Global:

A man with a voice for radio, a passion for wine and a want for giving back to the Wine Industry with his guidance, knowledge and curious nature. Listen to Mike De Lullis and Sam Isherwood chat all things wine. @thewineshowaustralia

n this episode of Dish the Dirt, I sit down with Sarah from Quail Cottage and Ash, wedding florist Film and Foliage and founder of Wildflower Academy, to talk about The Harvest—a collection point that's transforming the way florists and growers connect in the Hunter Valley and Newcastle region.We dive into how a simple idea—bringing growers together under one roof—has grown into a supportive community that's making local flowers more accessible, profitable, and sustainable. From collaborative crop planning to navigating pricing, mentoring new growers, and strengthening relationships between florists and farmers, Sarah and Ash share the challenges, wins, and unexpected joys of starting The Harvest.What You'll Hear in This Episode:Sarah's journey from a packet of zinnia seeds to a thriving micro flower farm.Ash's path from weddings to coaching florists and championing local flowers.The origin story of The Harvest—how convenience sparked community.Why visual ordering platforms like Floralist are game-changing for florists.The importance of collaboration over competition in small-scale flower growing.How The Harvest is helping growers become more strategic, profitable, and connected.Environmental and creative impacts of choosing locally grown blooms.Practical advice for anyone wanting to set up a similar model in their own community.Links & Resources Mentioned:Quail Cottage (Sarah's flower farm) @quayle.cottageFilm and Foliage (Ash's Floristry Business) @filmandfoliageFloralist platform✨ If you've ever dreamed of creating stronger connections between florists and growers—or are curious about how local flower collectives work—this episode is full of insight and inspiration.

Jaden Hall presented some of the newly released wine range at the Real Review Top Wineries tasting and they really do deserve a revisit. Such an iconic brand in great hands with Jaden and Chief winemaker Adrian Sparks.@thewineshowaustralia @mountpleasantwines

An Australian first arrest after the discovery of a vaping liquid laced with opioids; The Liberals reappointed as a minority government in Tasmania; Australia's Alex de Minaur out of the Canadian Open.

A quick chat with Adrian Sparks, Chief Winemaker about their new releases and the opportunity to meet Adrian and taste his wines this Saturday in Melbourne at The Real Review Top Wineries of Australia 2025. @therealrvw@mountpleasantwines@thewineshowaustralia

In this powerful episode, we head to Australia to meet Wayne Quillam and Ben Hansbury, the co-founders of Mt Yengo Wines—a First Nations–owned winery built on reconciliation, cultural expression, and community. Mount Yengo is more than just a wine label: it's a movement for inclusion and truth-telling through art, ancestral storytelling, and connection to the land. Through this episode we explore how Indigenous knowledge and values are guiding sustainable wine practices, how art and wine intersect as cultural expression, and how community and collaboration drive the brand's ethical vision. From the symbolism behind each label to their practices with growers across South Australia and New South Wales, every bottle is rooted in purpose and tradition. Whether you're interested in inclusive winemaking, Indigenous leadership, or simply looking to connect more deeply with the story behind your next glass of wine, this episode will stay with you. Episode Guide (Chapters) [01:50] – What Mt Yengo stands for: a platform for reconciliation and cultural connection. [02:10] – Wayne shares his artistic journey and the role of ancestral wisdom in their work. [02:36] – Wine as a medium for connection—to land and to each other. [02:56] – How Mt Yengo began as a community-driven Indigenous brand. [06:31] – The stories behind the label artwork and the cultural role of women. [09:27] – Navigating initial bias: why an Indigenous wine brand faced resistance—and how they overcame it. [11:46] – Creating an ethical, inclusive model with growers and winemakers. [13:18] – Songlines, traditional land knowledge, and their integration into winemaking. [15:17] – “Reconciliation in action”: exporting wine and culture globally. [16:16] – The Adelaide Hills flagship range: partnerships, terroir, and excellence.  [17:58] – Mt Yengo Wines is showcased Wine Paris  / Vinexposium, [19:27] – Riverina wines: moving beyond bulk production toward quality. [22:42] – The climate and winemaking challenges in Hunter Valley. [24:38] – Semillon vs. Chardonnay: shifts in Hunter Valley grape trends. [26:32] – Deep symbolism in the Adelaide Hills artwork: land, femininity, and the cosmos. [29:48] – A powerful story of community celebration, culture, and joy. [33:03] – Movement, music, and communal joy: reconnecting through culture. [35:07] – How to respectfully engage with Aboriginal culture—starting with questions and curiosity. [38:24] – Regenerative viticulture: how growers are learning from First Nations traditions. [40:43] – Ben on how Mt Yengo's influence is shifting mindsets in the wine industry. [42:00] – Final reflections on pride, purpose, and the growing impact of their journey.

A wedding bus driver impaired by an opioid during a horror crash that killed 10 and injured 25 people has appealed against his 32-year jail sentence; A US judge has denied Sean "Diddy" Combs' request for release from jail ahead of sentencing; A former criminology doctoral student has pleaded guilty to murdering four roommates in an Idaho college town in 2022; Qantas customers are finding out if their personal information was exposed in a cyber attack, as they are warned to be on high alert for scams. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albanese snaps at reporter over questions on Hunter Valley stage stumble, most GPs unlikely to bulk-bill despite Medicare boost. Plus, Pauline Hanson and daughter target Jacqui Lambie as One Nation eyes renewal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s 2025, and we’re still whispering the word period. Despite being a natural, regular part of life for half the population, periods are still wrapped in shame and silence. They're sanitised in ads, tiptoed around in schools, and often treated as something to hide — even at home. We’re unpacking why the stigma still exists, and how it continues to impact women and people who menstruate today. Plus, the 3 simple phone settings experts say you should change now to help keep your kids safe online — without totally invading their privacy. And in headlines today Opposition leader Peter Dutton has been narrowly declared the winner of last night's third leaders debate; Labor has promised to protect women from financial abuse, making perpetrators liable for debt created in their victims name and blocking them from getting their victims super after death; The Coalition has promised an extra $21 billion to be spent on defence if they win at the election; A 4.6 magnitude earthquake has struck the Hunter Valley town of Singleton shaking residents of parts of Sydney awake just before 3am; The Pope now lays in state ahead of the funeral to be held on Saturday attended by dignitaries including Prince William; The Academy who oversee the Oscars, will now enforce a rule that all who vote in the awards will have to prove they have watched all the movies that are nominated. Check out our video testing men's pain response - in short: hilarious. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Grace Rouvray & Claire Murphy Guests: Lux Perry from AAWA Period Underwear and Annaliese Todd. Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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