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Alright, Unprofessionals, get ready for Episode 82! This week, E-dawg's deep in Kununurra, living it up in croc country (the scaly kind, not the comfy footwear!), which means he tragically missed out on our "Mmm, That's Delicious" moment: a smooth 10-year-old rum. As usual, we'll hit you with what's new in the news and catch up on all of E-dawg's latest antics, while Evo and The Lord are, of course, ready to give him the usual hard time he so richly deserves.Legends, welcome to The Unprofessionals Podcast — where absolutely nothing is off limits! The people are real, the laughs are loud, and the stories? Well, they're better than your nan's gossip at a family BBQ. Join E-Dawg, Evo, and The Lord as they crack a cold one and spin their weekly yarns, tackling everything from the ridiculous to the downright absurd. So, grab a beer, kick back, and let these three best mates take you on a ride where no topic is too weird, too wild, or too out-of-bounds. It's just a dead set good time... and maybe a little bit of chaos too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

@bill withers is founder of @the Adapt Way and author of 'Succession Thinking'. In this conversation, Michael and Bill discuss the challenges and strategies for building resilient businesses, emphasizing the importance of shifting from a short-term profit mindset to a long-term vision. Bill shares his journey from a challenging upbringing in #Kununurra to becoming a successful entrepreneur and business leader. The conversation delves into key themes;the importance of stewardship in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the lessons learned from selling his business Acquire, the vision behind his current venture, ADAPT, which aims to support SME owners in building resilient businesses,the need for leadership development within SMEs, and the significance of creating a supportive community for business owners. They explore the need for;Role clarity, Trust in business culture, and The legislative changes required to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Bill highlights the significance of decision-making infrastructure and the need to rethink capital distribution to empower SMEs. The discussion culminates in the idea that business owners should focus on creating options and flexibility rather than viewing selling as the only exit strategy.Takeaways;Stewardship is crucial for the success of SMEs.Business owners often feel overwhelmed and isolated.Leadership development is essential for SME growth.The sale of a business should be approached strategically.Bill's upbringing influenced his passion for supporting SMEs.ADAPT aims to create a supportive community for business owners.The distribution of wealth and power is vital for a healthy economy.Business owners need to clarify their roles for better outcomes.Building capabilities is key to successful business ownership. It's a binary thing; working hard doesn't guarantee success.Return on vision is often more important than return on investment.Building a resilient business requires new practices and habits.Role clarity is essential for effective decision-making.Trust is the key to optimizing business culture.SMEs need different legislation than large corporations.Capital distribution must be rethought to support SMEs.Culture is built on trust and authenticity.Business owners should focus on choices, not just selling.Maximizing the probability of achieving business goals is crucial.@kerrcapital@Michael Kerr  Thanks for listening. Visit the Owner To Owner Podcast website to subscribe, listen back, or check out any resources or information mentioned on the show.Search @ownertoownerpodcast on your favourite podcast player to subscribe and listen to the episodes.Reach out to Michael Kerr via the website if you need personal assistance or advice for your small business.michael.kerr@kerrcapital.com.auwww.ownertoownerpodcast.com.au

In this engaging conversation, Robbie and Carly chat with Ollie from Lime Cordiale about the origins of their band name, the significance of music festivals in a post-COVID world, and the challenges faced by Australian artists in the music industry. Ollie shares insights on their upcoming performance at the Ord Valley Muster and reflects on the changing landscape of music appreciation and competition. The name Lime Cordiale comes from a blend of family and a music festival. Festivals outside major cities are thriving post-COVID. Australian artists face tough competition from international acts. The band's success involved extensive promotion and live performances. Ollie reflects on the unique experience of performing in remote locations. The music industry has shifted significantly since COVID. Aussie artists are making an effort to connect with local audiences. The importance of creating memorable live experiences for fans. Ollie's sister designed their iconic stage outfits. The band has a humorous take on the challenges of touring. 00:00 The Origin of Lime Cordiale03:00 The Impact of Festivals Post-COVID06:08 Challenges for Aussie Artists on the ChartsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Norwest Carpentry is enhancing home security in Kununurra with expert Crimsafe security screen installations. These durable, high-quality screens offer superior protection while maintaining airflow and aesthetics. Committed to safety and customer satisfaction, Norwest Carpentry provides tailored solutions for homes and businesses. Norwest Carpentry City: Kununurra Address: 8 Salacca Loop Website: https://norwestcarpentry.com.au/

Thank you for listening to this track produced by the Art Gallery of South Australia. Join artist Peter Adsett and Nici Cumpston, Curator of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art and Artistic Director, Tarnanthi, in conversation to discuss the significant new display Two Laws One Big Spirit. Image: left: Rusty Peters, Gija people, Western Australia, born Springvale Station, Western Australia, 1935, died Kununurra, Western Australia 2020, Different Languages for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal People from the series Two Laws One Big Spirit, 2000, Humpty Doo, Northern Territory, earth pigments on linen, 135.0 x 122.0 cm © the artist/Copyright Agency. right: Peter Adsett, born Gisborne, Aotearoa New Zealand 1959, Painting number 8, from the series Two Laws One Big Spirit, 2000, Humpty Doo, Northern Territory, synthetic polymer paint on linen, 135.0 x 122.0 cm © Peter Adsett. Gift of GRANTPIRRIE through the Art Gallery of South Australia Contemporary Collectors 2024. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

En otro capítulo de Naciones Desunidas, Israel declaró persona non grata a António Guterres, el secretario general de la organización, después de que el gobierno israelí consideró que no condenó de forma inequívoca el ataque balístico que Irán lanzó este martes. Además, Guterres ha sido crítico de los ataques de Israel y pidió una solución del conflicto con Palestina reconociendo a los dos Estados.Ayer fue la primera mañanera de la presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, y la dedicó al 56 aniversario de la matanza estudiantil de Tlatelolco en 1968. También ayer Sheinbaum viajó a Acapulco para evaluar las afectaciones del fenómeno meteorológico “John”.Además… Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada y Genaro García Luna comparezcan ante el mismo tribunal en Brooklyn con un día de diferencia; El sustituto de Lula da Silva, el presidente de Brasil el despegar desde México; Una bomba de la II Guerra Mundial que había quedado enterrada explotó en Japón; Y Shakira vendrá a México.Y para #ElVasoMedioLleno… Una enfermera australiana donó incubadoras al centro de rescate Kununurra tras darse cuenta de que podían replicar la bolsa de una mamá canguro para crías huérfanas.Para enterarte de más noticias como estas, síguenos en nuestras redes sociales. Estamos en todas las plataformas como @telokwento Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nightlife Travel expert and Freelance Travel Writer Fleur Bainger has just returned from the Kimberley and reveals to Philip Clark the hidden gems right there in our own backyard.

Justin Fris and Mark Pownall discuss the WA golf industry. Plus all the latest on WA house prices; Strike Energy's Midwest gas plant; and a takeover of Kununurra's cotton gin.

Indigenous leaders hope music festival events will prevent family, domestic violence in Kununurra

In this episode of the FitMIND FitBODY podcast, I chat with the energetic and inspiring Katherine Watson. Katherine shares her unique journey from growing up in England and moving to the remote town of Kununurra in Australia. Her story is full of adventure, starting from her early years exploring the red dirt landscapes of Western Australia. Katherine talks about her introduction to running and sports during her school years in Kununurra and later in Perth. She shares how her love for gymnastics and ballet transitioned into a passion for running. Katherine's journey wasn't easy, as she faced challenges like a severe spinal injury that changed her career path from dancing to joining the military as an air traffic controller. Despite these challenges, Katherine's determination to stay active led her to triathlons and eventually to running marathons. She shares her experience of running the City2Surf in Sydney and her eventual shift to trail running, which she found more engaging and enjoyable. Katherine emphasises the importance of community and finding joy in the journey, not just the destination. Tune in to hear Katherine's incredible journey, her insights on running, and her practical tips for beginners. Whether you're new to running or looking for inspiration, Katherine's story will motivate you to lace up your shoes and hit the trails. Katherine's website - https://www.positiveframepsychology.com/ Katherine's Running Tips: 1. Start Slow: Begin with a mix of walking and running. This helps build endurance gradually without overwhelming your body. 2. Enjoy the Process: Focus on the joy of running rather than setting strict goals. Enjoy the movement and the experience. 3. Listen to Your Body: Pay attention to how your body feels. If you need to slow down or walk, do so. 4. Don't Compare: Avoid comparing yourself to others. Everyone's running journey is unique. 5. Stay Motivated: Find what motivates you, whether it's setting small goals, exploring new routes, or running with friends and family. 6. Consistency is Key: Regular runs, even short ones, help build a habit and improve fitness over time. 7. Embrace the Community: Joining a running community can provide support and encouragement. 8. Adapt to Your Environment: Be flexible and adapt your running to different environments, whether it's trails or roads. 9. Recovery is Important: Take rest days and allow your body to recover, especially after long runs or races. 10. Celebrate Small Wins: Acknowledge and celebrate small achievements along your running journey. A couple of BIG favours: 1) please like and review this podcast so more people will discover it :) 2) come on the podcast and talk about your running journey and/or refer someone you'd love me to interview (whether you know them or not :) )  Lets not keep the power of running a secret any more!  Hit me up on Facebook/Instagram (FitMIND FitBODY) or send me an email - Michelle @ FitMINDFitBODY .co  Don't miss an episode of the FitMind FitBODY Podcast. Sign up to our email list and get notified when new episodes are released. https://fitmindfitbody.co/podcast/ 

Molly's travel woes continue, and she's got a lot to say about unreliable and price-gouging airlines. With her entire family stranded in QLD, she's a bit lost and quite furious. In other news: Three Maas and a RaRa are once again fundraising for Autism NT. Catch their episode from earlier last year, or have a look at their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/3MaasNaRara Darwin's Mother's Day Classic is right around the corner, and if you've listened to Amanda and Jess's episode, you can see why this event is so important. We do encourage you to head down for the run, and if you'd like to register, head here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552626434509 This week's guest is Taneille Brann, who had dreams of organising the Olympics, but for now, her legacy stays in Kununurra and Darwin, having played a major part in both the Arafura Games and the Lake Argyle Swim, which was started by her and now sells out in a matter of minutes. Now a mum of two, Taneille's parenting journey had a rocky start, when HELLP syndrome hospitalised her at 32 weeks pregnant. Her first son was born via emergency cesarean and Taneille woke up in the ICU. Her son then spent a further six weeks in the NICU. Now embedded in the Top End, Taneille and her family have year-round stories of mango madness including an annual mango cup which brings together their chosen Darwin family in a battle for the esteemed title. If you'd like to support Taneille's marathon efforts, go to https://melbmara2024.grassrootz.com/running-for-premature-babies/taneille-brann?tab=updates&fbclid=IwAR1CuMTKtcepy2onpF4YGUUgdXwZtJH9vP2mM8R7zeAPjf1BGoA3bo2Am_g

Excessive rain and a strict eight week planting window for Bollgard 3 cotton imposed by Bayer has made it very difficult for Kununurra cotton growers to plant enough of their crops in time. 

We love championing our local musicians on Talking Gippsland and in this episode Ed catches up with a Gippsland carpenter who has the big dream of dominating the country music scene. Ethan Calway has called Gippsland home for the few years after traveling down the Stuart Highway from the Kimberley township of Kununurra.  Ethan loves playing his guitar, having a yarn and travelling this great country in search of making his dream come true as a country musician. Enjoy another Gippsland yarn on Talking Gippsiand - Local voices with Local stories  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Daniel Moore speaks with registered architect Mike Sneyd, director of EKD Architects based in Western Australia. Mike is uniquely placed in the Australian architecture profession as one of the most isolated architects in the country. Working between three offices in Kununurra, Broome and Fremantle, EKD is heavily involved in advocacy for the architecture profession with a growing reputation of design empathy and building regional capacity in North Western Australia. In this episode, Mike and I discuss his decision to work with some of the most remote communities on earth, his passion for working on projects that support First Nations people, and the realities of designing for places and people that require a different design approach than in standard urban settings. Let's jump in! This has been Hearing Architecture proudly sponsored by Brickworks. Thank you so much for listening. Thank you so much to our guest, registered architect and director of EKD Architects, Mike Sneyd. Thanks for talking about your unique work and the realities of we can't wait to see what you do next. Our sponsor Brickworks also produces architecture podcasts hosted by Tim Ross. You can find ‘The Art of Living', ‘Architects Abroad, and ‘The Power of Two', at brickworks.com.au or your favourite podcast platform. If you'd like to show your support please rate, review, and subscribe to Hearing Architecture in your favourite podcast app. If you want to know more about what the Australian Institute of Architects is doing to support architects and the community please visit architecture.com.au This is a production by the Australian Institute of Architects Emerging Architects and Graduates Network, in collaboration with Open Creative Studio. The Institute production team was Madelynn Jenkins, and Claudia McCarthy, and the EmAGN production team was Daniel Moore. This content is brought to you by the Australian Institute of Architects Emerging Architects and Graduates Network, in collaboration with Open Creative Studio. This content does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. This content does not constitute legal, financial, insurance, or other types of advice. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in circumstances where loss or damage may result. The Institute endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or will become inaccurate over time.

The newest episode of Finding Demo Surf Fishing has dropped with Pete's Cultural Adventures out of Kununurra, Australia!  Audio: https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b94d182Video: https://youtu.be/3PW9IL67NOkPeter runs his charters in one of the most fascinating ways I have seen yet.  He takes his clients on a fully immersive trip filled with Aboriginal history, survival education, cultural importance, and of course big catches.  His favored technique is hand lining and he goes into great detail here on the episode.  He also takes us down cultural rules and explains the why that you're sure to ask when you hear him speak.  A great human and charter experience to be had when you're in Western Australia.Social to follow:Website: https://petesculturaladventures.com.auFB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550121963609IG: https://www.instagram.com/petes_cultural_adventures/TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@petes.cultural.adThis Episode Is Sponsored By: DS Custom Tackle: Tackle Supply for all anglers.  Floats, rigs, jigs, bait, and more Bait Check:    Kids Can Fish Foundation: Kids Can Fish is a state and federally-recognized 501(c)(3) charitable foundation.  Their mission is to teach kids fishing fundamentals and, most importantly, HAVE FUN!!   Bait Check:   The Sinker Guy: The Bruno & Mortician rig, Sputnik Sinkers, Sinker pouring supplies, and terminal tackle.Bait Check:   Ninja Tackle: Ninja Dagger, 7' Travel Rod, Bummy Stick, Akios reels, rigs, bait, and firearm accessories (optics, Glock parts, attachments, and more)   Theme Song Dirty Rock by TwisteriumMentions:Micromedia Australia Waringarri Media#findingdemosurffishing #petesculturaladventures #Kununurra #Australia #aborginialfishingcharter #fishingcharter #surffishing #beachfishing #surfcasting #fishingpodcast #surffishingpodcast #micromedia #barramundi 

This episode with Fritz Bolten is our very first “Mother - Son” duo for the Humans Of Agriculture podcast! We sat down with Fritz's Mother, Frauke Bolten-Boshammer, about two years ago. They both have incredible stories, as a family and as individuals. We talk about farming in Kununurra. The wet season. Succession and handing over the reigns, even when it doesn't quite involve your own children. Grief and loss following his fathers death by suicide when he was a teenager. Being a Nuffield Scholar. And what's next.Fritz's story is part of our partnership with the Nuffield Australia - Nuffield Scholar program - Where we are shining a light on some of the incredible stories of some of their scholars.A message from this episode sponsor, ANZ Agribusiness:Farming in Australia is never without opportunity, nor challenge. From season to season, and from day to day, producers manage a myriad of risks and rewards as they produce the vast range of commodities global markets now demand. At ANZ Agribusiness, we've been supporting farmers to take opportunities and manage through challenges for over 150 years. We're a proud and long term partner of Nuffield Australia, supporting its goal of capacity building for producers, their businesses, industry and rural community. Our network of regionally based Agribusiness bankers are ready to support both our existing customers, and any farming business seeking a review of their banking arrangements at any time. Find your local ANZ Agribusiness manager at ANZ.com.

Quintis, the world's largest Indian sandalwood company, is set to wind up all of its Managed Investment Scheme (MIS) projects in Kununurra's Ord Valley, in a bid to avoid further investment losses.

The 2011 Ultramarathon bush fire was a disaster. Over 100 competitors in a foot race through the bush from Emma Gorge on the Gibb River Road to Kununurra. Scotty was there from start to finish and in this EP he describes the build up, local area, conditions and the day as it unfolded. We trust you'll enjoy. Cheers. Hosts instagram @kimberleyspirit and website www.kimberleyspirit.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bushyarns/message

Today's show is being broadcast from Kununurra so you'll get a special insight into efforts going into building a new cotton gin for local growers.

The Launch of the Pilbara Kimberley University Centre (PKUC) in Broome will help students in north-west Western Australia attain a tertiary education without having to leave their community. Assistant Minister for Education, Senator Anthony Chisholm said the new study hub will help support the education needs of students from Broome, as well as other communities in the Kimberley, such as Kununurra, Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing. “This new facility will allow more students, including First Nations students, to study closer to home, where they can receive support from the Hub's staff, their families, friends and communities,” Assistant Minister Chisholm said. “PKUC in Broome already supports 35 students, studying in areas including nursing, social work, education and medicine, with 20 per cent of these students identifying as First Nations.” The Pilbara Kimberley University Centres team has also supported nearly 300 students from the Pilbara and Kimberley regions of WA, since the Karratha and Port Hedland sites opened in 2020. Assistant Minister Chisholm said PKUC is making an important difference to supporting higher education in regional and remote Western Australia. The Australian Universities Accord Interim Report identified expanding the Regional University Study Hubs program as a priority, to provide more higher education opportunities to students in regional and remote communities. The Albanese Government is investing $66.9 million to double the number of University Study Hubs around Australia to make higher education more accessible. “We believe that every student deserves to have access to a world-class tertiary education no matter who they are and where they live,” Assistant Minister Chisholm said. “Young people from regional and remote Australia are almost half as likely to obtain a higher education degree compared to their peers living in cities. This program works to remove barriers for regional and remote students to access high-quality education opportunities.” This builds on the 34 existing Regional University Study Hubs currently operating across the country, with PKUC Broome the latest to open its doors. The Regional University Study Hubs program currently supports 3400 students, who are studying more than 1000 courses through more than 200 tertiary education providers across the country. More information about the Pilbara Kimberley University Centres can be found at: https://www.puc.edu.au/

Dr. Sarah Brett was raised in Perth, Australia and earned her veterinary degree from Murdoch University in 1986. After graduation, she spent time in a mixed animal practice in South West Western Australia. Afterwards, she moved north to Dongara for 3.5 years to work in a mixed practice and spent time working as a barmaid, sheep roustabout, and freight deliverer. She then took a three month locum position in Kununurra, a northern border town in the Kimberley, and hasn't left in the last 33 years! The practice is mixed but mostly small animal. They also have a satellite practice 100 km away. Dr. Brett has had a long-standing interest in wildlife medicine and does this as well. After learning the value of holistic medicine first-hand after some injuries, she uses homeopathy, Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, Tui Na, and nutritional supplements in her patients. She has lectured about the use of holistic medicine in treating wildlife at conferences around Australia. Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Sarah Brett as we talk about her education, practice life, and her life outside of practice on a property with 800 Mango trees and a wonderful stone home. We also discuss her love of live music and belly dancing.

Warnarral Ngoorrngoorrool is the result of a six-year intercultural collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists, performers and musicians who have transformed an old car wreck into a significant cultural object shaped by sound and stories of cars, transport and Country from Gija and Miriwoong communities. Over 3 weeks (August 24 – September 16), Warnarral Ngoorrngoorrool will make its way from Kununurra to Perth through the Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Mid-West and finally onto Boola Bardip, the Western Australian Museum's Perth site.

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Rob and Harvey join Squirly and LEEWOLD to chat Barramundi and Kununurra adventures

Leewold and Squirly sit down with Barra Whisperer and Kununurra wealth of knowledge Damo to talk all about Barramundi stocking, Educated Fish and catching big Barramundi. Really good Ep

In epiosde 7 I am speaking with the powerhouse that is Mandy Gratzer. Mandy is a Perth based Acupuncturist who is passionate about helping new graduates enter the profession with knowledge, guidance and power. At the age of 18, she moved from Kununurra to Perth to study an Advanced Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Perth Academy of Natural Therapies. After graduation Mandy promptly travelled to Hang Zhou, China where she completed an Internship under the supervision of numerous dual trained Doctors at the Hang Zhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (and may have eaten a chicken foot or two!). This provided the best opportunity for bringing together the knowledge of the course in the most idyllic setting; laying the foundation for melding the theory and practice together. The Hang Zhou hospital integrates TCM and mainstream western medicine, allowing all interns the experience of working together for the greater good of the patient. As a result, this provides Mandy with the knowledge and experience to work holistically alongside standard Western health practices here in Australia. Upon completion, she moved to Darwin (her original home town), in order to set up a clinic in a town that she loved. After building a strong client base in Darwin, in 2007 an idea to share Chinese Medicine far and wide saw Mandy take her services to rural areas, developing regular clinics in Katherine & Kununurra. Those clinics ran for six years assisting 100's of rural residents to achieve better health outcomes otherwise not available to them. Mandy serves on the WA State Committee of the Australian Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Association and has spent the past 12 months building a mentorship program to support the next generation of acupuncturists with a course designed to help guide them through the beginnings of practice, titled A Guide to Setting up Clinic. You can connect with Mandy either through her podcast "the acupuncturists Biz Hub" or her website: https://hello.acupuncturistsbizhub.com/

Squirly and LEEWOLD are joined in the Kimberley by Barra Guru and lure maker Curt McCartney to talk Meter plus Barra, Kununurra fishing, Crocodiles and much more!

LEEWOLD joins Squirly and JARBY from Kununurra as they talk Provoked shark attacks, the best Fishing Movie ever, free-diving in your jocks and heaps of other stuff that you actually want to listen too!

Frauke Bolten-Boshammer is from Germany and arrived in Australia in 1981 with her husband Friedrich and their children. They called Kununurra in the Kimberley home, and while Frauke felt the pang of isolation, she had no idea of the heartache that lay ahead. Three years later, she lost her husband to suicide and found herself living on 1000 hectares of remote farmland with four children to raise. She suffered another cruel blow years later, when her son Peter also took his own life.  Frauke's story is so unbelievable and raw, and in our chat she opens up about life after unimaginable loss, finding love again, and creating a new path for herself as a highly successful diamond dealer that sells some of the world's rarest pink diamonds.  WARNING: This episode discusses suicide. If you or anyone you know needs help, please contact lifeline on 13 11 14. Proud Poppy Clothing creates affordable and stylish fashion that is for ALL women no matter her size. So if you're emerging from pregnancy, those earlier years, heck those later years, and are looking for glamorous outfits that make you feel good, suit your shape and bring your personality to life, check out Proud Poppy online. Proudpoppyclothing.com.auhttps://www.instagram.com/motherlandaustralia

Happy 7th birthday to The Thoughtful Travel Podcast! This is a special episode with a few interesting tidbits about the podcast, inspired by members of the Thoughtful Travellers groups who gave me some excellent suggestions. For example, I've got the stats to show you which seven episodes have been the most downloaded over the history of the podcast; I've also got our group's version of the seven deadly sins of travel. I've also combined this seven-year celebration with a trip report on my recent experience in Kununurra, in the far north-east of Western Australia. It's an incredible part of the world and I feel so blessed to have been sent there to run some workshops, and I wanted to share a few of the highlights from my experience. But I have to return to see more!!! Links: SxSW Session Select voting - https://notaballerina.com/vote  “Why We Need Travel More Than Travel Needs Us” (until 11th April 2023) My Instagram for Kununurra pics and videos - https://instagram.com/amandakendle  Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://notaballerina.com/linkedin Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/290 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a while in the making, having Kimberley Photographer “Benny Wyndham” (@BenBroady) on Bush Yarns. He and Scotty have been mates for a long time and love any excuse to pull up stumps and have a yarn. This EP we hear all about Ben's formative years living in Wyndham and what it was like growing up in one of Australia's hottest and most isolated towns, his move from Wyndham to Kununurra, then fast forward to his current life of being a professional photographer. Ben tells us all about what drives him, why fasting is such a big part of his journey, epic adventures caretaking the Kimberley Coastal Camp through cyclones and spiritual encounters of a different kind and what it's like getting there in a Mallard Flying Boat. They also discuss ‘that epic Lake Argyle lightning shot' and lots more moments which are sure to inspire. We trust you'll enjoy. Scotty and Benny sure did! Cheers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bushyarns/message

Kiri is a 43-year-old registered nurse, professional dancer, mango farmer and mother of two girls 12 and 14. She resides in a small town called Kununurra, on Miriwoong country in the remote East Kimberly of Western Australia. Kiri was the chubby baby who turned into the even chubbier toddler, becoming the obese child who transitioned into the desperately dieting teenager and adult. At 13 years of age weighing 93kgms/205 pounds (172cms/ 5.7' tall), she embarked on her first diet- Weight-Watches and so began the lifelong battle of the diets and calorie restriction. Like many, she had tried it all, from low to high fat, low to high carb, vegetarian to keto and everything in between. Her highest weight was in 2008 at 110kgms/198 pounds and after the birth of her second child she made the commitment to take control of her weight once again. Years of restrictive diets and excessive exercise regimes, saw her maintain her weight around 75kgms/165 pounds, but as Kiri headed into mid age, years of restrictive diets and exercise along with a high cortisol lifestyle, meant weight management was becoming harder and less sustainable. Other ailments such as skin disorders, osteoarthritis and carpal tunnel were becoming more prominent and debilitating. In October 2020 she was discussing health issues to a good friend and a TFH FB group member. The friend directed her to read Fast Feast Repeat by Gin Stephens and The Fasting Hwy by Graeme Currie. Having always been invested in healthcare and deeply interested by science, she went on to devour these books and several more, having never looked back. Becoming Adipose adapted was a challenging process for Kiri. She started with 16:8 and white knuckled it for 3 months, watching her weight go up 3.5kgms/7.7 pounds in that time. Without the support of The Fasting Highway Facebook group, she is doubtful as to whether she would have made it through the first three months. Although she only lost 7kgms/15.5 pounds with IF, the inches and NSV are many. Freedom from demonizing food has helped heal her relationship with food and herself and gives her the extra time to work on being her best self. The Fasting Highway News Graeme is now available to have a private one on one coaching and mentoring session with you. He can help you with those burning questions. How to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey. Get accountable and come and have a chat with Graeme who is vastly experienced in all areas of intermittent fasting and the mindset it takes. He also by experience can offer some real and practical advice around overcoming issues with sugar and highly processed food issues. Graeme has helped people from all over the world with his simple and practical approach to trouble shooting issues and has a great insight into the mindset into living a successful long term intermittent fasting lifestyle. To book-www.thefastinghighway.com Click on get help and book a time and date to suit you. All times you see available are in your local time. You will also find information at the web site on how to obtain a copy of his book The Fasting Highway. Disclaimer-Nothing you hear on the podcast should be taken as medical advice. All views expressed are those of the guest and host. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/graeme-currie/message

Working to have a positive impact is one thing. Working to have positive impact at scale is another. It's a pursuit that needs an attitude of aggressive optimism to last the distance, and an openness to ongoing learning to succeed.  Kevin Finn is an internationally recognised designer, advisor and author who started his career in Dublin at the studio that has designed all of the album covers for U2 and was Joint Creative Director of Saatchi Design in Sydney for seven years. A self-confessed risk-taker, in 2007 Kevin moved with his now wife from Sydney to Kununurra, a remote town in Western Australia. It's where he founded TheSumOf, the independent design business he now runs from Brisbane on Australia's east coast.   As the founder, editor and publisher of Open Manifesto, an independent journal focused on design, social, cultural, political and economic issues, he's interviewed thought-leaders and some of the biggest names in design from around the world. He's also recently published Brand Principles, a book focused on sharing his 30 years of experience in branding businesses.  Listen in as Vince and Kevin discuss working with the godfather of design thinking, Edward de Bono, the beauty and spontaneity of authenticity, and how impact equals return for businesses.  https://thesumof.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Kununurra man says he's lucky to be alive today and will take the day off work after being attacked by a 1.5m saltwater crocodile while swimming at Buttons Crossing in the Kimberley on Saturday. Kyle Hutchinson told Millsy & Karl on 6PR Breakfast he was bitten after stepping into a hole where the croc was hiding, but still made it to the pub a few hours later to celebrate surviving the ordeal. "Yeah sure did mate, it had to be done," he said. "A few people came in and had a yarn."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is proudly sponsored by Indigenous Business Australia who serves, partners and invests with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to own their own future.Natasha was born and raised in the East Kimberley and is passionate about positive social changes and righting injustices, of which she was aware of, from a very young age. She has lived most of her life in the Kimberley region and is familiar with the challenges. But at the same time, she is solutions-focused and positive about the future.She has spent the last 25 years working within the Community Development area and has over 20 years of experience in Event Management, often organising and speaking at small to large scale community events.Her passion for travel and experiencing new cultures began at the age of 20 when she first visited Indonesia. This allowed her to be introduced to new societies and gain a greater awareness and respect for the women in the world around her, and their strength. Further international travel opportunities gave her an appreciation of her own country, its privileges and a desire to share Australian Indigenous cultures with the world. Her interest in learning and sharing led her to organising two separate all Indigenous female teams to PNG (2013) and Zambia (2007) to share, where she was also the invited guest speaker on those occasions.As a descendant of the Jaru people, she is originally from Halls Creek but now lives on Miriwoong Gajerrong country in Kununurra, East Kimberley with her husband and teenage children.She feels strongly about creating social change and how women can influence the world for the better.Recommendations throughout this episode: www.iba.gov.auhttps://kimberleybirds.com.au/https://magandamakers.business/about/ Website: www.blackmagicwoman.com.auFollow us on Instagram - @blackmagicwomanpodcast The Black Magic Woman Podcast is hosted by Mundanara Bayles and is an uplifting conversational style program featuring mainly Aboriginal guests and explores issues of importance to Aboriginal people and communities. Mundanara is guided by Aboriginal Terms of Reference and focusses more on who people are rather than on what they do. If you enjoyed this episode, please ‘Subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or ‘Follow' on your Spotify app and tell your friends and family about us! If you'd like to contact us, please email, info@blackmagicwoman.com.auSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/black-magic-woman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Garrick is a journalist at the ABC and covers Northern Australia. Born Sydney in 1985, Matt, finished high school before commencing a degree in media at the University of Canberra. Matt then went on to take a junior position at the Albany Advertiser in Albany, Western Australia. From there he moved to the top end of Western Australia working for a radio station Kununurra. Matt's roots go back to Lithuania on his mother's side and so after his stint in Kununurra, he headed over to Europe to trace his roots. Matt ended up working in Lithuania for a Baltic newspaper. His life journey brought him back to Australia and he's worked as a journalist in the Torres Strait as well as Nhulunbuy, Alice Springs and finally, Darwin. Matt has also written a book about world famous Aboriginal band, Yothu Yindi, called ‘Writing in the Sand'. This is Matt's Territory story. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

Hey hey Nature Nerds! This week we're still long-distancing while Jen is on the mainland. But no worries, Jen shares some science news about the largest bat colony in the world and then Megan talks about Kununurra and the tragic, yet inspiring story of Turia Pitt. Organization to Support: Miriwong Language Nest http://mirima.org.au/ The Miriwoong Language Nest began as a pilot program in 2013, before being rolled out formally in 2014. The program creates an immersive environment and uses immersion techniques to enable young children to learn Miriwoong and exposes them to new language experiences. It is based on a model developed by the Maori in New Zealand and the Language Nest at MDWg is one of the first to operate for Indigenous languages in Australia.

Die Gibb River Road in Westaustralien verläuft von Wyndham nach Derby und führt dich vorbei an unzähligen Schluchten und traumhaften Nationalparks und ist nur eine von vielen wunderbaren Offroad Strecken durch die Natur Westaustraliens! Mit dem 4x4 Camper fährst du hier über sandige Schotterpisten und entdeckst unterwegs nicht nur die beeindruckenden Natursehenswürdigkeiten, sondern auch die reiche Tierwelt. Ganze sieben Schluchten erwarten dich beispielsweise entlang der Gibb River Road und insbesondere vor den Mücken, aber auch den Krokodilen und Schlangen solltest du dich hier in Acht nehmen. Offroad durch Westaustralien ist ein absolut geniales Roadtrip Abenteuer! Melina war vor kurzem erst bei uns im Podcast zu Gast und hat von ihrer Mehrtageswanderung durch Tasmanien erzählt. In Westaustralien war sie mit dem Camper untwerwegs und hat unter anderem auch die Gibb River Road befahren. In dieser Podcastfolge berichtet sie von ihrer abenteurlichen Reise Offroad durch Westaustralien und gibt gute Tipps für deine eigene Reiseplanung. Wie du bei der Reiseplanung vorgehst, welche Orte du unbedingt einplanen solltest, wo du das ideale Gefährt für ein Offroad Abenteuer bekommst und welche Reisezeit optimal ist, erfährst du in dieser Folge! Hier erfährst du alles über Offroad Reisen durch Westaustralien: [07:15] Verlauf der Route und Reisebeginn [11:25] Das luxuriöse Offroad Gefährt [17:17] Mücken und Fliegen als treue Reisebegleiter [23:37] Planung der Reise und wie du coole Orte und Stellplätze findest [27:12] Der weitere Reiseverlauf bis Derby und die Gibb River Road [39:30] Coole Nationalparks und was du dort erleben kannst [48:28] Weiter nach Kununurra zum Lake Argyle und ins Northern Territory   Werbung: StayBetter: Sichert euch euren Platz in der Community unter https://staybetter.farm/    Shownotes: Für mehr Inspirationen zu Melinas Reisen schau doch einmal auf ihrem Blog www.bergzumeer.de vor bei! Beeindruckende Fotografien findest du dort oder aber auch auf Melinas Instagram unter @mellyike!   Den Camper hat Melly bei Crikey Camper gemietet!   Werde außerdem Mitglied in unserem Reiseclub bei Patreon! Unterstütze uns monatlich mit einem kleinen Beitrag und erhalte so exklusive Inhalte zu jeder Folge und höre zudem ohne Werbung. Bitte hinterlasse eine Rezension des Off The Path Podcasts auf Spotify oder iTunes. Bewertungen auf iTunes oder Spotify sind super hilfreich für das Ranking der Show und sind für uns die beste Bezahlung für die ganze Arbeit, die in die Show investiert wird.  

A Western Australian cattle producer estimates demand for his wagyu beef has increased about 300 per cent in the last year. Angus Gidley-Baird, a senior protein analyst with Rabobank, says since the start of the year cattle prices have been slowly slipping away from the record high levels and he expects it to settle at a more realistic position. The journey to develop a Kununurra cotton gin has reached a milestone with the State Government announcing a new land lease for the infrastructure.

This week, Mel and TOC join a few adventurers for a frond at Kirkdale Reserve parkrun, PK joins the pirate club at Cairns parkrun, statesman Sarah checks in from Kununurra parkrun, and Sam catches up with a familiar Northern Territorian at Darwin parkrun. But closer to home, something is not quite right at Adventurer HQ. Better stock up on the Caramilk…

OverviewIn episode 104 Chris answers a listener question about the ss Norway, whilst Baz brings the latest cruise news from around the world, including the new Kimberly season for Le Ponant (pictured).Image Credit: Le Ponant by Ponant. Support the showListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7Rdh.Listener QuestionAlice from Miami asks Chris “Was the ss Norway originally a liner before conversion to cruising?”Cruise NewsPONANT unveils Pinnacle Kimberley Experience onboard iconic Le Ponant for 2023Ponant is set to take luxury expeditions to another level, opening sales for their highly anticipated 2023 inaugural Kimberley sailing expedition programme onboard the company's iconic three-masted sailing yacht Le Ponant.Commencing on 7 April 2023, Ponant ‘s programme of 26 new itineraries onboard Le Ponant for the 2023 Kimberley season covers the Northern Kimberley, Southern Kimberley, and the Rowley Shoals.Ponant's expertise and signature travel visions onboard Le Ponant highlight the unique mix of adventure, sustainability, and barefoot luxury. The newly refurbished yacht has been transformed to feature the latest technical innovations to reduce emissions and is equipped with state-of-the-art Zodiacs for shore landings and excursions. Having been entirely renovated with a sleek, sophisticated design by Jean-Philippe Nuel Studio, Le Ponant offers an intimate setting with only 16 staterooms for a maximum of 32 guests being looked after by 32 crew members.  An invitation to sail and experience Australia's breathtaking Kimberley coastline on a journey that combines exploration and eco-responsibility in luxury. As an exclusive addition to this experience, the Northern and Southern Kimberley itineraries include an exclusive charter flight between Kununurra and Kuri Bay or Broome and Kuri Bay on board one of Australian company Paspaley's vintage Grumman Mallard flying boats to take guests from or to their embarkation point, as well as an exclusive guided visit of Paspaley's pearl farms in Kuri Bay.Viking Saturn Meets Water for First TimeViking announced its newest ocean ship—the 930-guest Viking Saturn—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Scheduled to debut in April 2023, the Viking Saturn will spend her maiden season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean and in Northern Europe.The traditional float out ceremony took place at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard and is significant because it denotes a ship moving into its final stage of construction. The float out of the Viking Saturn began at approximately 11:00 a.m. local time when the Viking team cut a cord that signalled water to flow into the ship's building dock. Following a two-day process that will set the Viking Saturn afloat, she will then be moved to a nearby outfitting dock for final construction and interior build-out.Viking Saturn – Viking's ocean vessels have a gross tonnage of 47,800 tons, with 465 staterooms that can host 930 guests. The Viking Saturn will join the award-winning fleet of identical sister ships, which includes Viking Star, Viking Sea, Viking Sky, Viking Orion, Viking Jupiter, Viking Venus and Viking Mars. The Viking Neptune will be delivered in late 2022.Its Official – Authentic Gelato Experience at SeaItalian Chamber of Commerce Certifies Gelato Experience On Board Princess Ships as First to Offer the Authentic Confection Outside ItalyWith the start of summer, scooping up one of Italy's most famous desserts from Gelato onboard Discovery Princess, Enchanted Princess and Sky Princess just got a little sweeter. The Princess Cruises gelato shops have been designated as Ospitalità Italiana, and are the first and only locations to offer an authentic Italian gelato experience outside of Italy.The prestigious Ospitalità Italiana designation is issued by the Italian Chamber of Commerce committee, an organisation of the Italian government, and confirms that every step of the gelato-making process meets or exceeds a strict set of standards as approved by official Italian auditors and experts, who review the process on a yearly basis. Only gelato shops that attain outstanding quality status are awarded the official Ospitalità Italiana certification.Princess Cruises handcrafts its fresh gelato with Italian-certified ingredients and equipment each day in the pastry kitchens onboard the cruise line's three newest ships – Discovery Princess, Enchanted Princess and Sky Princess. Corporate pastry chef Eric Le Rouzic trained with the best Italian chefs at the Gelato Carpigiani University in Bologna and the Gelato Comprital Atheneum in Milano to master the art of making this heaven in a bowl. Princess uses top-of-line gelato machines by renowned manufacturer Carpigiani and the Gelato display cases were produced in Italy by expert craftsmen.Fun Fact – Gelato Isn't Ice CreamAccording to legend, the recipe for Gelato was popularised when architect Bernardo Buontalenti was asked to create a special confection for a member of the Medici noble family in the 16th century. Buontalenti mixed milk, eggs, sugar and extracts in a special machine surrounded by ice and salt, and egg cream-based gelato was born.While it's creamy, gelato has less butter fat and fewer calories. The authentic Italian ingredients are combined with Princess' freshly sourced fruit and is made each day with milk, not requiring the extra fat from cream that is needed in ice cream for a longer shelf life. As a result, a scoop of gelato is 80-100 calories and the sorbet or “fruit gelato” has no fat and is only 50-60 calories, with no dairy.Christening Ceremony in Barcelona for Costa ToscanaCosta Cruises celebrates in the port of Barcelona the christening ceremony of Costa Toscana, the newest Italian-flagged ship in the Costa Cruises fleet, that leads to the discovery of “the art of living the sea”.Godmother of Costa Toscana is Chanel, a young singer, actress and dancer who enjoyed great success in Spain and in all Europe after her exhibition during the 2022 Eurovison Song Contest. She will join the ship's Captain Pietro Sinisi for the ribbon-cutting ceremony in which a bottle will be shattered on the ships bow, as per maritime tradition.Costa Toscana represents the restart of Costa Cruises' fleet, which will operate 10 ships this summer. Summer 2022 appears to be heading toward a significant upswing in travel. According to research commissioned by Costa Cruises from Human Highway in Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria, nearly 14 million of Europeans dream of taking a cruise in the next 12 months.Costa Toscana is a true travelling smart city; Thanks to the use of liquefied natural gas, it is possible to eliminate almost completely the emission of sulfur oxides (zero emissions) and particulates (95-100% reduction) into the atmosphere, while also significantly lowering emissions of nitrogen oxide (direct reduction of 85%) and CO2 (up to 20%).During summer 2022, Costa Toscana offers a week-long itinerary making calls in some of the most beautiful cities and islands of the Western Mediterranean, including two calls in Spain: Savona, Civitavecchia/Rome, Naples, Ibiza, Valencia, and Marseille.COSTA by CARNIVALCosta Cruises announces a new program for the next seasons for Costa Venezia and Costa Firenze as the Company teams up with Carnival Cruise Line creating a new concept for Carnival's North American guests when COSTA by CARNIVAL debuts in the spring of 2023 and Costa Venezia joins the Carnival fleet. Costa Venezia will be followed by Costa Firenze arriving in the spring of 2024.Carnival will operate Costa Venezia and Costa Firenze with an offer that will marry Costa's Italian style with the great service, food, and entertainment that Carnival's guests enjoy. The ships will continue operating their regular Costa itineraries until they are assigned to Carnival for deployment.Carnival Luminosa will homeport in Brisbane from November 2022 Carnival Cruise Line announced today that Costa Luminosa will join the Carnival fleet in September and will start guest operations as Carnival Luminosa in November 2022 from Brisbane, Australia. The acquisition of Luminosa is an update to the previously announced plans for Carnival to take Costa Magica, which will now remain at Costa Cruises.After this delivery, Carnival Luminosa will operate seasonally from October through April from Brisbane, then reposition to Seattle, where it will sail Alaska itineraries from May through September, before returning to Brisbane.Luminosa is a sister ship to the four other popular Spirit class ships that already sail for Carnival. Entering service in 2009, the ship accommodates up to 2,826 guests and 1,050 crew at 92,720 gross tons.Rolls Royce on Carnival Ecstasy Gets a New Home on Carnival CelebrationFor three decades, an antique Rolls Royce has been sailing the high seas – on board Carnival Ecstasy. Now, the well-known fixture will continue its travels on Carnival Cruise Line's next new ship, Carnival Celebration.The vintage car, a 1934 Rolls Royce Saloon, was carefully offloaded from Carnival Ecstasy while the ship was docked in Mobile, Ala. last Thursday (click here to see video). It is being carefully shipped to the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland where Carnival Celebration is under construction.The car thousands of Carnival guests have admired and taken pictures of over the years will soon find a new home adjacent to The Gateway, a two-deck zone aboard Carnival Celebration which celebrates travel and the excitement of exploring new destinations.The Gateway zone includes The Golden Jubilee, a bar venue highlighting Carnival's evolution of ships over the last 50 years. The bar will feature memorabilia and original pieces from several of Carnival's earlier vessels and so the Rolls Royce will add to the nostalgia.Carnival Ecstasy's designer searched all over the United Kingdom to find the perfect car to fit the space outside the ship's Rolls Royce Café. It was acquired from a small antique car dealer in the hills of Northern Wales. Carnival Ecstasy is finishing its final sailing season and will be retired in October.Carnival Celebration, the second of Carnival Cruise Line's new Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)-powered ships will begin service in early November with a 14-day transatlantic voyage from London (Southampton) to its homeport of PortMiami. Her arrival will continue the celebration of Carnival Cruise Line's 50th birthday.THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS! – 100 DAYS UNTIL CARNIVAL SPLENDOR'S RETURNCarnival Cruise Line is today celebrating 100 days until the return of Carnival Splendor to Aussie shores. Following a successful season cruising in Alaska, Sydney's own Carnival ship will arrive home on 30 September, bringing the Carnival fun back to guests and crew.With over 900 days since her last Australian cruise, Carnival Splendor will offer Sydneysiders a range of action-packed itineraries from Aussie favourites including Moreton Island and Carnival's famous Melbourne Cup cruises, to New Zealand and to stunning South Pacific ports including Noumea, Isle of Pines and Mare.Carnival Splendor offers a host of exclusive features for Aussie guests to both discover and rediscover, including:Green and Gold waterpark: The action-packed Carnival Waterworks was built specifically for Australia in green and gold colours, complete with a world-first on a cruise ship – the Green Lightning thrill-slide that begins with an impressive 11.3-metre free-fall drop. Waterworks also boasts a 104-metre-long Twister Waterslide, power drencher tipping bucket and mini racing slides.Splashy Cove: Splashy Cove is a special waterpark created just for little ones with fun to be had splashing about with spray toys and mini waterslides. It's also home to a colourful mural inspired from drawings by patients from The Children's Hospital at Westmead.Cloud 9 Spa and Serenity Retreat: For Aussies who love to relax, Carnival Splendor features the Cloud 9 Spa and Suites, offering everything from a thalassotherapy pool, to thermal suites and state-of-the-art fitness centre. Adults can also unwind at the well-known adults-only Serenity Retreat and enjoy the sea breeze with a cocktail in hand.Dining options: Featuring over 17 different dining options including Masala Tiger, made precisely for Aussies' adventurous tastebuds and offering fresh and flavourful Indian cuisine straight from the tandoor. Juice and Java, a juice and coffee bar, has also been created exclusively for the Aussie market, while Fahrenheit 555 offers the finest cuts of beef available at sea, cooked to perfection. These tasty offerings join Carnival fan-favourites, such as Seafood Shack, Pizzeria del Capitano and Guy's Burger Joint.Australia's favourite coffee: Carnival has partnered with Vittoria Coffee, Australia's number one pure coffee brand, to make sure the fresh new JavaBlue Café delivers flat whites, long blacks and lattes to perfection.Carnival Splendor's first passenger cruise from Sydney will depart on 02 October 2022.Six Months Until Norwegian Spirit Debuts Down UnderNorwegian Cruise Line (NCL), is celebrating the six-month countdown to the Australasian debut of the all-new Norwegian Spirit for her inaugural local sailing season.A completely reimagined ship following her extensive bow-to-stern USD$100m renovation – the most expensive refurbishment in NCL's 55-year history – Norwegian Spirit's arrival on 22 December 2022 also marks NCL's long-awaited return to Australian waters.Norwegian Spirit will sail 10 local itineraries between December 2022 and March 2023, including a selection of eight 12-day open-jaw sailings between her dual home-ports of Sydney and Auckland, visiting a variety of regional and metropolitan destinations such as Hobart, Burnie, Melbourne and Eden in Australia, as well as Napier, Tauranga, Wellington and Akaroa in New Zealand. Plus, she will offer two Extraordinary Journeys through the South Pacific, from Papeete to Sydney in December and Sydney to Papeete in March 2023. Norwegian Spirit then returns in December 2023 for her second season home ported in Australian waters.Top Three Destinations to ExploreBurnie: Tucked away on the northwest coast of Tasmania, Burnie is a quaint seaside enclave renowned for its eclectic shopping, local maker's workshops, boutique chocolate shops, cafes and galleries – the ideal spots to pick up unique souvenirs to treasure back home. Other highlights include strolling along the Emu Bay waterfront, learning about local wildlife at the Little Penguin Observation Centre or whisky tasting at the internationally acclaimed Hellyers Road Distillery.Tauranga: The largest city in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty, Tauranga is a hub for fishing, sailing, kayaking and adventure sports. Those who prefer their action on the ground will enjoy the city's shopping and gallery scene, or a seaside meal at the buzzing Strand Waterfront precinct. The nearby Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park is popular with travellers keen to hike, spot native birds or learn more about the area's gold mining history.Doubtful Sound: A genuine wilderness wonderland, Doubtful Sound is less a port of call and more a scenic sailing experience, characterised by dramatic landscapes, cascading waterfalls, sheer cliff faces and captivating wildlife, including bottlenose dolphins, fur seals and penguins. Larger yet less visited than Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound's majestic beauty will captivate travellers who enjoy areas of untamed natural beauty, and there is no better way to take it all in than from the deck of a cruise ship.NCL commits to Asia 2023-2024 ItinerariesNCL will return to Asia for the 2023-2024 cruise season, featuring 12 immersive and port-rich sailings ranging from 10- to 12-days on board Norwegian Jewel as well as a 16-day Extraordinary Journey from Seattle, Washington (U.S.) to Tokyo, Japan.The extensive season will operate from October 2023 to March 2024 and will see a vast choice of departure ports including Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan; Taipei (Keelung); Singapore; Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang), Malaysia; Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand; Benoa, Bali; and Seoul (Incheon), South Korea. In addition, the Company will make “Brand first” visits to four ports in the region including Puerto Princesa, Boracay, Salomague and Hualien, where travellers will explore the natural beauty and rich culture of the Philippines and Taiwan.Norwegian Jewel returns to Asia for her second successful season in the region following a 16-day repositioning cruise from Seattle, Washington (U.S.)  to Tokyo, Japan via the wilds of Alaska. Her port-intensive Asia itineraries mostly include less than two sea-days per cruise as well as multiple late-night departures and overnight calls on select itineraries in Osaka, Japan; Singapore; and Phuket, Thailand. Almost all cruises are open-jaw, allowing travellers to bookend their voyage with land explorations in different exotic destinations.On board Norwegian Jewel, guests can enjoy numerous amenities including action-packed activities at the outdoor Sports Complex, high energy Zumba® and Flywheel Sports® classes, and multiple uniquely themed bars and lounges, including Bliss Ultra Lounge where guests can dance the night away. Norwegian Jewel, with a guest capacity of 2,376, also offers some of the largest suites at sea with staterooms that accommodate every style and budget. The ship also offers a Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite that features the most luxurious, well-appointed accommodations on board, including a 24-hour butler service.NCL Year round in Europe Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), announced its return to the Canary Islands for the first time since 2017, delivering guests more choice and flexibility with a year-round Europe cruise offering in 2022.Following a grand 22-day transatlantic voyage from Miami to Lisbon, Norwegian Sun will make her return to Europe offering immersive Canary Island sailings from 21 November 2022. Cruises on board the nearly 2,000-passenger ship will range from 10 to 14 days and will provide guests with greater flexibility by offering a choice of embarkation ports, including Lisbon, Portugal; Malaga, Spain; and Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands. Furthermore, during Norwegian Sun's debut six-month season in the region she will call to various new ports for NCL, including Puerto del Rosario (Fuerteventura) and San Sebastian de la Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain; Cueta, Spain; Agadir, Morocco; and Horta (Azores), Portugal.Including Norwegian Sun, nine NCL ships are sailing in European waters this summer and make up the greatest European fleet in the cruise line's history. Calling at more European ports than any other contemporary cruise line, NCL will offer guests greater choice than ever before, including Norwegian Prima, the newest member of NCL's fleet and the first in the ground-breaking Prima Class, set to debut in Iceland in August 2022. NCL's extensive range of European itineraries in 2022 include voyages to the Greek Isles, the Norwegian Fjords, the Mediterranean and the Canaries.Double Newbuild milestones for MSC The Cruise Division of MSC Group and Chantiers de l'Atlantique celebrated two important milestones for MSC Cruises' first two liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels both under construction in Saint-Nazaire, France.MSC World Europa, the first LNG vessel to join the cruise line's fleet and set to become the biggest LNG-powered cruise ship in the world, completed her first set of sea trials in the Atlantic Ocean that included testing the performance of the ship's engines, manoeuvrability, fuel consumption, safety systems, speed and stopping distances.Meanwhile, MSC Euribia was floated out and has now been moved to a wet dock for work to continue on the ship before she also joins MSC Cruises' fleet in June 2023.MSC has invested €3 billion in three LNG-powered cruise ships and the construction at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique yard in Saint-Nazaire of the third ship – ‘World Class II' – is due to start early next year.Viking Announces New 2024 Ocean VoyagesViking has today announced the release of several new ocean voyages and new 2024 departure dates on some of their most popular itineraries.New voyages include the 36-day Grand Fjords & Iconic Viking Shores taking in the striking natural beauty of Iceland, Greenland and the Canadian provinces of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia; plus two new itineraries combining the West Indies with the Mediterranean and the Iberian Peninsula.In addition to new 2024 departure dates on some of their most popular voyages, Viking has also announced they will be re-opening two Hawaiian voyages exploring the islands of Hawaii, Oahu, Maui and Kauai and traversing the South Pacific to Moorea, Bora Bora and the secluded Marquesas Island.New itineraries include:36-day Grand Fjords & Iconic Viking Shores from Amsterdam to New York City or v.v. Departures: June and July 2024.25-day West Indies & the Mediterranean from San Juan to Venice or v.v. Departures: March 2024.13-day West Indies & the Iberian Peninsula from San Juan to Barcelona Departures: March 2024.Voyages with new departure dates:17-day Hawaiian Islands Sojourn sailing Los Angeles return – Departures: December 2023 and February 2024.33-day Grand Hawaii & Polynesia sailing Los Angeles return – Departures: November 2023 and January 2024.18-day Panama Canal & the Pacific Coast from Ft. Lauderdale to Los Angeles or v.v. – Departures: January and March 2024.29-day Greenland, Iceland, Norway & Beyond from Bergen to New York City or v.v. – Departures: May to August 2024.22-day Mediterannean & Adriatic Sojourn from Athens to Barcelona or v.v. – Departures: February to September 2024.15-day Iconic Iceland, Greenland & Canada from Reykjavik to New York City or v.v. – Departures: June and August 2024.8-day Iceland's Natural Beauty circumnavigating Iceland from Reykjavik – Departures: July and August 2024.Windstar Celebrates 35 Years in the Tropical Paradise of TahitiIt's the island paradise so beautiful that French artist Paul Gauguin couldn't stop painting it. Fletcher Christian didn't want to leave it and mutinied (on the HMS Bounty) to stay there. Remote, tropical, romantic, and beautiful – it's one of the world's most aspirational places to visit: The Islands of Tahiti, otherwise known as French Polynesia.  The Islands of Tahiti are best accessed via small ship – allowing effortless travel amongst some of French Polynesia's most storied and iconic 121 islands and atolls. Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises simply knows it best, having sailed the longest of any operator in the region and celebrating 35 years of Tahitian sailings in 2022. It's also the only destination where the U.S.-based cruise line sails year-round, giving guests ample opportunity to plan a once-in-a-lifetime visit in any season.This October, there's double the chance. The 148-guest Wind Spirit, complete with sails built for the breezes of the South Pacific, is sailing around the Islands of Tahiti now, but in October, Windstar will move the all-suite, 312-guest Star Breeze to the region, increasing capacity with two yacht options to choose from. All-suite Star Breeze features newly transformed guest suites,  two new restaurants, a new World Spa, an infinity pool, and more. Although without sails, Star Breeze is ideal for accessing the shallow lagoons that helped make the destination famous. Both Wind Spirit and Star Breeze feature Windstar's signature sports platform, opening up right off the back deck into crystal clear waters perfect for swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding .  In February 2024, Star Breeze will move to Tahiti year-round in place of Wind Spirit.A-ROSA SENA completes maiden voyageOn 18 June 2022, the A-ROSA SENA departed from Cologne for her maiden voyage with her first guests on board. Prior to this, the ship was blessed in Düsseldorf by Deacon Michael Inden, as well as christened by Clara Eichler, daughter of A-ROSA CEO Jörg Eichler, in the presence of the management, the investors and the crew. Due to supply challenges, the first cruise started slightly later than initially planned, which meant that this ceremony took place in a small circle only. Thanks to the hybrid propulsion system, the first departure was accomplished with the help of electrical energy from the battery storage.Guests and crew were excited about the sustainable new ship: “A-ROSA SENA's design is truly unique on the river. Together with the spacious interior layout, she offers a completely new travel experience”, comments hotel manager Dennis Brenner. Captain Ulrich Schwalbe adds: “Thanks to the hybrid propulsion system and the exhaust gas purification filter, you don't notice any emissions on board and can just enjoy the pure cruising experience.” The E-Motion Ship recently received the “German Award for Sustainability Projects 2022” for her environmentally friendly technologies.Throughout the summer, the A-ROSA SENA offers 7-night voyages from Cologne via Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Dordrecht and Antwerp. Guests can disembark individually or discover the destinations through exclusive shore excursions organized by A-ROSA. Whether a gracht tour in Amsterdam, a visit to the miniature world Madurodam in Rotterdam, a canoe trip through the nature reserve Biesbosch or a culinary city tour through Antwerp – there is something for all tastes. The last day of the trip is a cruising day during which guests can enjoy everything the ship has to offer at their leisure: The large SPA-ROSA with sauna, whirlpool and massage room, the fitness area, two pools on the sun deck, the Kids Club for little guests and various restaurants and bars.Queensland Couple Embarks on Two Years Back-to-Back Cruising as Coral Princess Begins Historic Inaugural Cruise SeasonIn an amazing illustration of their passion for cruising, Brisbane couple, Jessica and Marty Ansen, embarked on an incredible two years of back-to-back cruising as Princess Cruises' Coral Princess, the first cruise ship home ported at the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal, began its first cruise season following the restart of the Australian cruise industry.Jessica and Marty Ansen have previously sailed on 31 cruises with Princess with 1,173 days at sea. They have been anxiously awaiting cruising's restart to indulge their love for holidaying on the high seas with a landmark 53 separate cruises between now and August 2024.And the couple is not ruling out adding more voyages to keep their life at sea sailing along into the future.“Cruising offers the ultimate holiday experience. You go onboard, you only unpack once, and you have all this amazing entertainment, exceptional food, great company and you can see the world. And, the crew deliver incredible service – that's why we cruise.”The Ansens booked their two years of back-to-back cruises (795 sea days) – including two round world cruises in 2023 and 2024 – with Brisbane-based family-owned travel agency, which has specialised in booking cruise holidays since 2007.And moreJoin the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/ Guests: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg   Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialPeter Kollar: https://www.cruising.org.au/Home Listen & Subscribe: Amazon Podcasts: https://amzn.to/3w40cDcApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XvD7tF Audible: https://adbl.co/3nDvuNgCastbox: https://bit.ly/2xkGBEI Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2RuY04u I heart Radio:  https://ihr.fm/3mVIEUASpotify: https://spoti.fi/3caCwl8 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2JWE8Tz Pocket casts: https://bit.ly/2JY4J2M Tune in: https://bit.ly/2V0Jrrs Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/2BF6LnE Hosted on Acast. 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You have to choose yourself.You are the only one who can make the right choices for your life. You are the only one who can choose what kind of relationships you want to have with other people and what kind of life you want to live. If you don't choose yourself, then who will?It is so important to choose yourself in order to live an authentic life—but it can be so challenging in this world that pressures conformity and makes you feel like you're never quite enough.So how do you choose yourself? How do you take steps toward being your best self when everything around you is telling you that who you are or what you have to offer isn't good enough?In this week's episode, I sit down with Feminine Embodiment Coach, Romina Lee, to learn how we can choose ourselves in the good, bad, and ugly moments. It's not easy to do—it takes courage and strength. But it comes down to us realizing that we have all this love and light waiting to be unleashed on the world—and it's up to us how much of it gets released.About RominaRomina is a mother of three amazing adult children and a Nonna to two adorable grandchildren. She lives in Kununurra which is in the far north of Western Australia and is a feminine embodiment coach, amongst many other talents! She has written her own Mermaid archetypes and created a program to guide and support women, plus she offers 1:1 coaching for women.She loves supporting women to become the empowered creator of their own universe, as they rise up as the spectacular Mermaid that they were born to be.  Seeing women step into their own authenticity and power lights her up and makes her heart sing with joy.  A woman remembering all that she is and who she truly is, as she connects to her heart and choosing herself is a gift to herself first and foremost, and then of course the world. Connect with Romina by:Visiting her website www.rominalee.comFollowing her on Instagram @iamrominaleeAnd liking her Facebook page Awaken Your Mermaid WithinResourcesWhy Choosing Yourself Over Any Relationship Is Not SelfishConnect with me:Email: hailey.rodgers@hotmail.comPersonal Instagram: @haileyrodddgersPodcast Instagram: @seemeshowpodI'm always looking for guests so please reach out to me through any of these channels and I'd be happy to discuss a potential episode :)

We kick off the show with Joel broadcasting from remote Kununurra, WA. Then we get into some Art Attack! We open up the Mailbag with a man assuring us he's seen Kate at the gym, some gardening pics and another Nominative Determinism. We ask what you've climbed after a man in China climbed down the outside of a sky scraper. We cover some Kid Laroi news in the Glossy's. We award our second-last $10K A Day In May winner. Then we ask if you like to ‘O' outside after a couple in Cornwall were spotted fully going at it. Then we ask where you stash your adult content, and got a very graphic caller… Then we choose another finalist in the Great Aussie Coin Hunt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the 3pm warm up hour and Joel's in Kununurra. We chat about biopics, threesomes and taxidermy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The weather in Perth turned it on for Mothers Day, but did the kids deliver the goods? In today's podcast the guys also hear about Shaun's adventures (some good, some bad) in Kununurra over the weekend, they speak to Steve Butler about West Coast's night out at the Hip-E club PLUS a Perth Egyptian-themed “wellness spa” goes under the microscope. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The WA Government has appointed six members to its new Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. The panel was formed to give advice to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development on animal welfare matters. Among the appointees is the CEO of the Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen's Association Michael Sheehy and Joanna Williams who is on the board of the WA Meat Industry Authority. But WAFarmers president John Hassell says the appointment of representatives with affiliations to organisations like Animals' Angels Australia is concerning for agriculture. Agriculture minister, Alannah MacTiernan, has confirmed DPIRD, WA Health and WA Police are working together to find a solution to allow muster workers to enter through Kununurra, and head straight to cattle stations to complete their quarantine.

Delays to the border re-opening is starting to raise major concerns for the start of planting in the Order Valley. New South Wales grower Matthew Stott owns and manages Mambijim farm, on the outskirts of Kununurra. At this stage he's going to have to plant and irrigate almost 800 hectares of cotton on his own and he says that's impossible. One of the Kimberley's local melon growers is also thinking about cutting back production this season. He thinks any business struggling to find workers should be able to bring them into WA, whether they have specialist skills or not.

The state government is finally providing the agricultural sector some clarity around protocols to allow skilled seasonal workers into WA. The sector is worried the delayed re-opening of the WA border will make it impossible to get much needed overseas and interstate workers into the state to pick and pack crops and muster cattle. Agriculture minister Alannah MacTiernan says agricultural workers with specialist skills will be given exemptions to enter WA despite the extension of the state's hard border. Pastoral stations want the government to consider allowing seasonal workers to enter the state via Kununurra. The government will consider that option, but is reluctant due to the high number of unvaccinated indigenous communities in the region. President of the grains section with WAFarmers Mic Fels says the state government's measures to allow seasonal workers into the state are the best news he's heard in two years.

Hundreds of millimetres of rain has fallen in the east Kimberley overnight, thanks to ex-tropical cyclone Tiffany. Kununurra farmer Fritz Bolten received 55 millimetres of rain and couldn't be happier. Worksafe is investigating the death of a shearer yesterday at Katrine near Northam in Western Australia's Wheatbelt. The man was reported to have been putting wool into a wool press when he became caught in the equipment.

The Revive ‘Waste to Wages' social enterprise based in Kununurra Western Australia has become a successful program set up in 2017 by East Kimberley Job Pathways and in partnership with the Kununurra Region Economic Aboriginal Corporation. ‘Waste to Wages' offers recycled goods and offers local employment for local Aboriginal people. Interview with Paige McLachlan – Enterprise Manager at East Kimberley Job Pathways in Kununurra Western Australia.