Podcast appearances and mentions of Martin Place

Short Description David Brown and Brian Smith examine the growing number of automotive brands entering Australia and the challenges of building identity in a crowded market. They discuss how school planning can unintentionally create transport problems, reflect on Sydney's transformation through projects such as Martin Place and George Street, explore how AI could reshape traffic management, and review the Kia EV9 electric SUV. The program also looks at the historic Mille Miglia and the people who shape transport and city-building decisions. Episode Breakdown • New car brands and market identity — 00:00 • Schools, transport and long-term planning — 10:20 • Martin Place and Sydney's public spaces — 19:57 • Mille Miglia history and heritage racing — 32:08 • AI, data and managing city movement — 37:33 • Kia EV9 road test and family practicality — 47:41 Full Summary New car brands and market identity (00:00) The program opens with discussion about Chery Group's new Lepas electric vehicle brand and the broader trend of manufacturers creating multiple marques to target different buyers. David and Brian question whether consumers can easily distinguish between increasingly similar brands and consider the importance of heritage, dealership experience, service support and brand identity in a rapidly changing EV market. Schools, transport and long-term planning (10:20) A report highlighted by Brian argues that locating schools on cheaper fringe land can create long-term transport costs and car dependency. The conversation explores school travel behaviour, walking buses, teacher accessibility, school transport services and the need to integrate transport planning into education infrastructure decisions from the outset. Martin Place and Sydney's public spaces (19:57) Using historic images of Martin Place, David reflects on the political and legal battles that shaped one of Sydney's best-known civic spaces. The discussion expands to George Street pedestrianisation, Circular Quay improvements, the value of public space, awnings, pedestrian priorities and the leadership required to deliver lasting urban change. Mille Miglia history and heritage racing (32:08) Brian reports on the latest Mille Miglia, won by Argentine siblings Juan and Margarita Tonconogy in a 1931 Alfa Romeo. The segment celebrates the endurance event's history, iconic machinery and famous competitors while also acknowledging the significant safety risks that accompanied road racing in earlier decades. AI, data and managing city movement (37:33) The feature story examines New York City's expansion of AI-powered traffic and pedestrian monitoring. David and Brian discuss how continuous data collection, machine learning and adaptive traffic systems could improve transport management, while also considering privacy concerns, governance and the need to combine technology with human expertise. Kia EV9 road test and family practicality (47:41) David reviews the Kia EV9, describing it as a large electric SUV that ranges from practical family transport to high-performance flagship. The discussion covers pricing, cabin features, seating layouts, efficiency, EV driving characteristics and the challenges of balancing size, practicality and performance in modern family vehicles. Program wrap-up (55:23) David thanks Brian Smith and the Overdrive team, reminding listeners that extended content is available through the program's podcast and social media channels. Program Links and Credits Overdrive Radio: David Brown Contributors: Brian Smith, Mark Wesley Producer: David Brown Overdrive is broadcast across Australia on the Community Radio Network.

During ANZAC Day Welcome to Country ceremonies across Sydney, Canberra, Perth and Melbourne, a small group of people booed Indigenous Elders as they spoke. At Martin Place it was especially confronting: Uncle Ray, the Elder who delivered the Welcome to Country, is himself a veteran whose grandfather served in the Light Horse Brigade and whose brothers served in Vietnam. A man who served this country, booed at a dawn service. There were 11,000 people at Martin Place this year, more than double the year before, so the respect was overwhelming. But the boos cut through the silence in the worst possible way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold has had a remarkable 12 months.  From the low in May-June last year, around US$ 3,500 an ounce, to the high of the January 2026 spike, around US$5,400 an ounce, the precious metals rallied almost 70%.  It was during this period that lines formed in Martin Place outside ABC Bullion.  Then, gold got the wobbles - particularly as war broke out in the Middle East. Whilst it didn't fall in a straight line, the precious metal fell from US$5,400 to a low of US$3,800 by late March - a 20% wipeout.  With a tentative ceasefire in place and normal programming (i.e. US dollar weakness, inflation expectations easing, lower rates) potentially resuming, gold could be experiencing a reboot, where investors pile back in at a significant discount to where we were just a couple of months ago.  Regardless of what the gold price does, there are a handful of ASX-listed miners that should be able to generate significant cash flow given their low costs, operational efficiency, and healthy margins.  In this episode, Acorn Capital's Rick Squire and Datt Capital's Emanuel Datt run the ruler over four such names for your consideration.  This episode was filmed on Wednesday, 8th April 2026.   

Swapna Namboodiri is a multi-disciplinary environmental and sustainability artist based in Adelaide. She works with upcycled single-use plastic - turning it into sculptural wall pieces, large-scale installations, and wearable art. No formal training. No gallery representation. International sales since 2017.In this episode: 6 years at Infosys (with a full creative practice running every evening after work the whole time), the move from Bangalore to Doha to Adelaide, building 136K Instagram followers through raw process content, her wearable art piece Amphitrite at Australian Wearable Art on the Sunshine Coast, and a commission for Bank Australia and Parley for Oceans launched at Martin Place, Sydney.We also get into the practical - shipping, pricing, Art Finder, Blue Thumb, and what it looks like to build from scratch in a country where nobody knows you yet.Swapna's WebsiteSwapna on InstagramSwapna on FacebookSwapna on YouTubeNaina's WebsiteNaina on InstagramNaina on YouTubeCome on the Podcast

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

Few films strike the perfect balance between dark humour, bleak violence, and unforgettable characters quite like Fargo (1996). In this week's Born to Watch deep dive, the boys return to the bitter cold of Minnesota to revisit a Coen Brothers classic in our full Fargo Movie 1996 Review. Whitey, Gow and Morgz each recount their own memories of first seeing Fargo, or in Dan's case, pretending he remembers anything from the 90s, before jumping headfirst into one of the most uniquely crafted crime films ever made.The episode kicks off with the lads debating their first screening. Whitey vividly remembers dragging everyone to the Dendy at Martin Place, feeling like a highbrow film buff discovering something special. Gow recalls the off-beat charm hitting him straight away. Dan, naturally, remembers nothing, except that he probably recommended the film, selected the seats, and probably did everything else. Classic Morgz. From there, the group dives into just how extraordinary Fargo's cast was at the time. The Coens pulled together a line-up of "relative nobodies" only to turn them into household names nearly three decades later.The chat quickly turns to Minnesota cold weather, obscure fast-food chains, and one of the great running bits of the episode, exactly how many times Morgz allegedly found himself "accidentally" next to someone mid-romp during their travels. The boys also unpack the brilliance of Frances McDormand's Marge Gunderson, who doesn't even appear in the film's first 34 minutes but completely owns the narrative once she arrives. She's sharp, funny, methodical, and easily one of the greatest characters of the '90s.Whitey breaks down the film's critical reception, comparing its Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb scores with those of past Born to Watch heavy hitters, such as Jaws, Rocky, The Terminator, and Catch Me If You Can. Morgs jumps in with Film School for Fuckheads, exploring how the Coens weaponised "Minnesota Nice" to create tension using politeness, silence, and awkwardness as narrative devices. From the meticulously written stuttering dialogue in William H. Macy's script to the off-kilter pacing of small-town conversations, the Coens built an atmosphere where the horror is subtle, creeping, and drenched in snow.Gow rolls through the cast, shining a spotlight on Steve Buscemi's legendary "funny looking" performance and the near-silent menace of Peter Stormare, who delivers only 18 lines across the film yet becomes one of its most iconic figures. The boys get into the famous wood-chipper scene, the fake "true story" marketing trick, and how half the audience in 1996 genuinely believed the events were real.There's also classic Born to Watch chaos, from detours into Shameless, to the worst movie endings ever made, to hookers in Hawaii, to Playboy magazines in glove boxes, to the eternal question: "Would you make sure your licence plates were right if you'd just kidnapped someone?"  Just another Wednesday on Born to Watch.The crew rounds things out with The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, celebrating the film's tight 94-minute runtime, near-perfect dialogue, incredible performances, legendary cinematography from Roger Deakins, and the deep satisfaction of a crime story where normal, everyday people take centre stage.Fargo isn't just a film, it's a vibe. A cold, bleak, funny, violent, polite vibe that the Born to Watch boys unpack with equal parts nostalgia and nonsense. Strap in, grab your Arby's, and enjoy one of our best episodes yet.#YouBetchaJOIN THE CONVERSATION  Is Fargo the greatest dark comedy of the '90s? Does the wood-chipper still make you squirm? And is Marge Gunderson the most likable cop in movie history?Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or BornToWatch.com.auLeave us a five-star review; it helps the show more than you know. #Fargo1996 #FargoMovie1996Review #BornToWatchPodcast #CoenBrothers #FrancesMcDormand #MinnesotaNice #MovieReviewPodcast #90sMovies #DarkComedyFilms #FilmNerds

Με την συμμετοχή εκπροσώπων από περισσότερους από 60 ομογενειακούς φορείς και συμπαροίκων πραγματοποιήθηκε χθες το μεσημέρι η επιμνημόσυνη δέηση και η κατάθεση στεφάνων στο κενοτάφιο του Martin Place στο Σύδνεϋ, για τα 51 χρόνια από την τουρκική εισβολή στην Κύπρο.

Golf talk live from Dirty's Martin Place in Austin, Texas with hosts Ed & Ben Clements. Guest this week is broadcast legend Verne Lundquist who talks Happy Gilmore 2, and from The Fifteenth Club, Scotty Sayers. 

This week on The Fin podcast, economics editor John Kehoe and senior reporter Jonathan Shapiro on the RBA’s shock decision on interest rates, what it means for the economy and whether the next generation could be the first to be worse off than their parents. This podcast is sponsored by Workday.Further reading: Gen Z will be richer than their parents. But here’s the catchSluggish productivity and tax policies rigged against young people mean many are missing out on financial comfort precisely when they need it most.RBA rate call extraordinaire Rory Robertson makes his last predictionThe economist has spent three decades trying to interpret the smoke signals emanating out of Martin Place. He’s giving up the game as it’s profoundly changing.Which RBA board members voted for a rate cut?At least two Labor appointees to the Reserve Bank monetary policy board almost certainly voted for a cut on Tuesday, former insiders believe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the KOKO Show we come to you from the glorious confines of the MJ Bale flagship store in Martin Place, Sydney. The lads are dressed to impress with some silky threads that lift the spirits and allow the human form to podcast like they have never podcasted before, all thanks to MJ Bale. We have arrived ladies and gentlemen, the first Test Match between the Lions and the Wallabies is soon upon us and the KOKO Crew couldn't be more up and about at the prospect of two great teams doing battle at Suncorp Stadium. To help us along this joyous journey, we have enlisted the help of two very special guests. The first has played over 90 caps for Wales and he was one of the brave men that took down the Wallabies in 2013, it is none other than Dr Jamie Roberts and the other is triple international, cross-code footy legend and rugby media's leading lady Allana Ferguson. Jamie joins the lads for the first half of the show to muse and discuss how both sides will shape up and prepare this week leading into the first Test. We discuss potential tactics, predicted sides and what the Lions will do to navigate this growing laundry list of injured players. Plus, ‘The King' sticks around to give us his ‘Perfect Pour' from the weekend just gone, all thanks to our headline sponsor Guinness, as well as playing a little game of ‘Which Lion Was it Anyway?'We have always said, when one guest leaves you replace them with someone better. Step to the fore Allana Ferguson. All thanks to our great friends at TAB, Allana joined the show to crunch the odds heading into the first Test Match this Saturday in Brisbane. Plus, she unleashes her depth of knowledge to give us a full wrap of the Wallaroos' encouraging loss to the Black Ferns in Wellington and how the ladies are shaping up with the Rugby World Cup on the horizon this August. So in summation, it is time to bloody lock in. We have waited 12 long years to get our chance at revenge against this crimson clad gaggle of geezers and let's not let this one slide. They have taken over our beaches, booked up our restaurants and are smugly drinking our beer. But they will never take our podcast! It is time for an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons. TIMECODES00:00 - Start of the show 02:45 - Introduce Jamie Roberts 04:00 - Jamie's connection to the guys 09:37 - KOKO's Learnings 16:59 - The MJ Bale Store and plug 22:37 - WALLABIES V LIONS PREVIEW 30:07 - 2013 LIONS TOUR GAME 1 MEMORIES 36:44 - The Perfect Pour brought to you by Guinness 42:44 - Guinness Live Show Plugs 45:00 - Other International Results 47:32 - South Africa's cheeky plays against Italy 50:08 - First Nations/Pasifika v Lions Preview 52:03 - Felons Barrel Hall Live Show Plug 53:00 - ‘Which Lion was it Anyway?' 58:50 - TAB Segment with Allana Ferguson 01:03:51 - WALLAROOS V BLACK FERNS REVIEW 01:07:35 - How the Wallaroos are looking for the World Cup01:09:39 - Close of the show BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comBUDGY SMUGGLER - BUY ALL THE PRODUCTS NOW. https://budgysmuggler.com.au/pages/wallabies-early-access?utm_source=KOKO&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Wallabies2025LIVE SHOWS:Brisbane - The KOKO Show Live at Felons Barrel Hallhttps://www.sevenrooms.com/x1pJ8HnMBrisbane - The KOKO Show Live at Wests Bulldogshttps://www.trybooking.com/DCHAWMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickons TWITTER/X: @kickoffskickons YOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickons TIKTOK: @kickoffskickons If you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us info@shtn.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At long last New South Wales has a female Government Architect. At the same time, the Government Architect's role has gone from making buildings, like the GPO on Martin Place, to offering Ministerial advice. As Government Architect, Abbie Galvin has promoted Design with Country, low-rise mixed-use development and is generating the much-debated NSW Pattern Book. Abbie Galvin joins Elizabeth Farrelly on The Sydneyist podcast to [...]Read More... from ABBIE GALVIN GOVERNMENT ARCHITECT

On the 15th of December 2014, a terrorist took over the Lindt Chocolate café in Martin Place, in the heart of Sydney, Australia, holding 18 customers and staff hostage, creating a siege that would last for over 16 hours. Although numerous hostages escaped, by the time the event conclude,d 2 innocent people were dead, 4 others were injured.   For 10 years, this incident was suppressed under a government-mandated gag order. This prevented the New South Wales Police Tactical Operations Unit (or TOU) members from even publicly revealing their names.  As a result, despite a detailed and scathing coroner's inquest report, the largest and most expensive in Australian history, there has been very little discussion about what actually happened that night, particularly from a tactical perspective.In keeping with the standard policy of The Debrief, we will not be discussing the name, objectives, or affiliations of the terrorist in the hope that time will erase his memory.  We will, of course, be discussing the names of the team, and in this case, hostages, because they are heroes and need to be remembered. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Ben Besant. Guest:My guest today is Ben Besant.  Ben, or ‘Officer A' as he was identified in the coroner's report, was the lead member of the Alpha Team during the intervention and the officer who engaged and killed the terrorist. He is currently the author of a book Tiger! Tiger! Tiger!  which details not only what happened that night but also explains a very personal battle to recover his mental health following ‘the Lindt Café siege.'Resources: Ben Besant - https://tigertigertigerbook.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086482286065#Resolute Ready - https://resoluteready.com/Official Report - https://coroners.nsw.gov.au/documents/findings/2017/lindt_cafe_findings-and-recommendations.pdf

‘The Brigade of Gurkhas' were among the thousands who participated in the Anzac Day marches on Friday, 25 April 2025. SBS Nepali spoke to veterans, their families and participants at the annual events in Sydney's Martin Place and Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance. - अस्ट्रेलियामा हरेक वर्ष २५ एप्रिलमा मनाइने एन्ज्याक डेमा नेपाली समुदायले पनि सहभागिता जनाउने गरेको छ। पूर्व गोर्खा सैनिकहरूको समूह ‘द ब्रिगेड अफ गुर्खाज'ले यसपालि पनि सिड्नी र मेलबर्नका परेडमा भाग लिएका छन्। सिड्नीको मार्टन प्लेस र मेलबर्नको श्राइन अफ रिमेम्ब्रेन्स पुगेका पूर्व गोर्खा सैनिकहरू, तिनका परिवार र अन्य सहभागीहरूसँग एसबीएस नेपालीले गरेको कुराकानी सुन्नुहोस्।

On the 15th of December 2014, the usually bustling Martin Place in Sydney's CBD became the epicentre of chaos, as a terrorist held 18 people hostage inside the Lindt Cafe. Ben Besant was the Tactical Operations Unit officer that brought the 16 hour ordeal to a close by eliminating the terrorist. In the decade since that day he's been known as 'Officer A', but as of November 2024, Ben is stepping into the limelight to share his account of what happened across those brutal 16 hours. He speaks to Ant about his role and mindset during the siege, and the 'high price' he's paid for his service as a result. This episode contains Ben Besant’s first-hand experience of the Lindt Café Siege and includes discussions of terrorism, violence, death and PTSD. If any of these topics are triggering for you, please give this episode a miss or seek help by visiting Lifeline's website at https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or by calling 13 11 14. LINKS Ben's book, Tiger! Tiger! Tiger! is available to purchase at tigertigertigerbook.com Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook Learn more about Ant on his website antmiddleton.com Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Ant MiddletonEditor: Adrian WaltonExecutive Producer: Anna Henvest Managing Producer: Elle Beattie Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We explore all the latest goings on in Sydney & the City for the festive season, from new hotel openings to Spanish & French inspired eateries to memories in Martin Place.https://percy.sydneyhttps://all.accor.com/hotel/C332/index.en.shtmlhttps://capellahotels.com/en/capella-sydneyhttps://www.travellingsenorita.com

10 years ago, Sydney came to a standstill. A lone gunman took 18 hostages captive inside the Lindt Café, some of whom escaped, others were trapped for 16 harrowing hours. The siege ended in the deaths of two innocent people—Tori Johnson, executed by the terrorist, and Katrina Dawson, struck by a ricochet from a police bullet when the Tactical Operations Unit stormed the building. In the aftermath, public outrage boiled over as the government and police were heavily criticised for their handling of the crisis. So what really happened behind the scenes? In this episode, hear two firsthand accounts from those who lived it. Crime Insiders is hosted by Brent Sanders and Kathryn Fox. Guests in this episode include Danny Mikati and Chris Craner. If you or anyone you know needs help: Lifeline (Crisis support and suicide prevention) 13 11 14 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Floral tributes are growing in Sydney's Martin Place to mark ten years since Lindt Cafe Siege Prime Minister pays tribute to former MP Kevin Andrews after his death Police in Sydney continue search for man whose wife was found murderedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Floral tributes are growing in Sydney's Martin Place to mark ten years since Lindt Cafe Siege Prime Minister pays tribute to former MP Kevin Andrews after his death Police in Sydney continue search for man whose wife was found murderedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Floral tributes are growing in Sydney's Martin Place to mark ten years since Lindt Cafe Siege Prime Minister pays tribute to former MP Kevin Andrews after his death Police in Sydney continue search for man whose wife was found murderedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines: Coalition to unveil cost of bold nuclear plan, ‘Adult time’ youth justice laws pass Queensland parliament and Donald Trump named Time’s Person of the Year ... again Deep Dive: It has been ten years since the Lindt Cafe siege, which took place on December 15, 2014. Man Haron Monis took 18 hostages and held them for 16 hours in Sydney’s Martin Place. The 16-hour siege ended in the deaths of two hostages – Tori Johnson and Katrina Dawson – as well as the gunman himself. Multiple others involved were injured by gunfire during the raid. In this episode of The Briefing, we interview our very own Antoinette Lattouf, who was a television reporter at the time, and covered the harrowing developments from the scene that day. She joins Helen Smith to recount how the day unfolded, her thoughts on how our perception of terrorism has evolved over the past decade, and why the events of that day will never leave her. Follow The Briefing:TikTok: @listnrnewsroomInstagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroomFacebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a sunny December morning in 2014, just 10 days before Christmas, breakfast was in full swing at the busy Lindt Café in Sydney’s Martin Place. Around 8:30am, a customer noticed a man talking to the café’s manager, who seemed tense. Just over an hour later, at 9:44am, Man Haron Monis told everyone in the café that he had a bomb in his backpack and they were being held hostage. His demand? To speak with the Prime Minister on national radio. Ten years have passed since the Sydney Siege, which tragically claimed the lives of two innocent people: café manager Tori Johnson and mother of three, Katrina Dawson. To mark the anniversary, Vikki Petratis, host of The Unthinkable podcast, revisits the events of that day and reflects on the lasting impact it has had on the city. Listen to The Unthinkable podcast here. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia CREDITS Guest: Vikki Petratis Host: Gemma Bath Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Jacob Round GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at truecrime@mamamia.com.au If any of the contents in this episode have caused distress, know that there is help available via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A vigil to be held in Sydney's Martin Place today to again highlight the high rates of DV. One woman killed every four days in Australia. The biggest reforms to the Aged Care Sector in 30 years. India claims the first Test against Australia by a mammoth 295 runs, in Perth And Diddy on the prowl for bail... Again!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A vigil to be held in Sydney's Martin Place today to again highlight the high rates of DV. One woman killed every four days in Australia. The biggest reforms to the Aged Care Sector in 30 years. India claims the first Test against Australia by a mammoth 295 runs, in Perth And Diddy on the prowl for bail... Again!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A vigil to be held in Sydney's Martin Place today to again highlight the high rates of DV. One woman killed every four days in Australia. The biggest reforms to the Aged Care Sector in 30 years. India claims the first Test against Australia by a mammoth 295 runs, in Perth And Diddy on the prowl for bail... Again!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chima Ferguson discusses growing up in Sydney, skating in contests when he was young, getting in the van for the first time with the Real team, living in LA with Dustin Dollin, filming his Propeller part, 20 years on Vans, filming his "Nice to See You" part during COVID, turning pro for Real and much more! Timestamps 00:00:00 Chima Ferguson 00:02:39 20 years on Vans 00:03:15 Getting distributor flow 00:08:15 Backside 360 talk - Dime Glory Challenge Backside 360 00:11:20 Growing up in Sydney 00:14:34 Skating in contests when he was young 00:17:57 After Globe riding for éS then finally getting on Vans 00:22:36 Getting on Real & Vans around the same time 00:24:30 Getting in the van for the first time with the Real team 00:26:45 Living in LA with Dustin Dollin 00:30:27 Propeller part 00:32:43 Nice to See You part - filming during COVID 00:40:04 Martin Place double set ollie 00:49:22 Volcom 01:01:37 Thrasher cover 01:07:49 His favorite skaters when he was growing up 01:15:25 Social media in skateboarding 01:24:40 Turning pro for Real 01:30:11 Switch tre the hard way over the rail 01:32:04 His board setup 01:36:13 Jack O'Grady inspired Chima to ride bigger wheels - 54mm 01:42:46 How many covers he's had Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The very first milk bar, based in Martin Place, has been recognised by the community with a plaque. 

The boys are live from the Hubbl Bubble in Martin Place in Sydney and they like their little setup.  13 10 60- WHAT SMALL SPACE WERE YOU STUCK IN?  AND The boys want you to GUESS THE BUBBLE WRAP BOOMBOX SONG Catch Jimmy and Nath live on the HIT Network Monday to Friday from 7pm-10pm! Follow the boys on Instagram and TikTok @jimmyandnath Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/jimmy-and-nathSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An encampment of rough sleepers has sprung up outside the Reserve Bank's Martin Place offices as hundreds of people sleep on the street in the City of Sydney every night.    Taxpayers are forking out $2 million a year to look after a intellectually disabled boy, but his care is still failing so catastrophically he has been the subject of more than 500 critical incidents in less than two years.    A court has heard two Queensland owned electricity generators allegedly manipulated the price bracket of their wholesale power packages to create massive artificial spikes in energy market prices for their own profit.    Alleged Bicycle Bandit, armed robber and terminal cancer patient Kym Allen Parsons has been approved for voluntary assisted dying and has the means to end his life, eight months before his trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An encampment of rough sleepers has sprung up outside the Reserve Bank's Martin Place offices as hundreds of people sleep on the street in the City of Sydney every night.    Taxpayers are forking out $2 million a year to look after a intellectually disabled boy, but his care is still failing so catastrophically he has been the subject of more than 500 critical incidents in less than two years.    A court has heard two Queensland owned electricity generators allegedly manipulated the price bracket of their wholesale power packages to create massive artificial spikes in energy market prices for their own profit.    Alleged Bicycle Bandit, armed robber and terminal cancer patient Kym Allen Parsons has been approved for voluntary assisted dying and has the means to end his life, eight months before his trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An encampment of rough sleepers has sprung up outside the Reserve Bank's Martin Place offices as hundreds of people sleep on the street in the City of Sydney every night.    Taxpayers are forking out $2 million a year to look after a intellectually disabled boy, but his care is still failing so catastrophically he has been the subject of more than 500 critical incidents in less than two years.    A court has heard two Queensland owned electricity generators allegedly manipulated the price bracket of their wholesale power packages to create massive artificial spikes in energy market prices for their own profit.    Alleged Bicycle Bandit, armed robber and terminal cancer patient Kym Allen Parsons has been approved for voluntary assisted dying and has the means to end his life, eight months before his trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An encampment of rough sleepers has sprung up outside the Reserve Bank's Martin Place offices as hundreds of people sleep on the street in the City of Sydney every night.    Taxpayers are forking out $2 million a year to look after a intellectually disabled boy, but his care is still failing so catastrophically he has been the subject of more than 500 critical incidents in less than two years.    A court has heard two Queensland owned electricity generators allegedly manipulated the price bracket of their wholesale power packages to create massive artificial spikes in energy market prices for their own profit.    Alleged Bicycle Bandit, armed robber and terminal cancer patient Kym Allen Parsons has been approved for voluntary assisted dying and has the means to end his life, eight months before his trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a Text Message.Join us this week as we catch up with the iconic Chima Ferguson, who shares about his relentless drive, unique style and approach to life in general.  From the mental and physical challenges of landing "that" switch tre and the ollie over "that" double set at Martin Place, to the camaraderie and technical skill that define his career, Chima offers a raw, unfiltered look into his world. With insights from past guest Ti Coleing, we celebrate Chima's incredible journey and the unwavering bravery it takes to continue pushing boundaries.We reflect on the experience of raising children during lockdowns, whilst Chima compares life in the United States to that of Australia, highlighting societal issues and the financial challenges that emerged. We explore the resilience required in both skateboarding and life, providing a profound look at how global events reshape our personal and professional lives.Finally, we journey back to Western Sydney, reminiscing about the freedom of childhood and the evolution of skateboarding crews and sponsorships. From the early days of Globe sponsorships to the lasting partnership with Vans, we trace the highs and lows of Chima's skateboarding career. We touch on the impact of cancel culture, the importance of authentic personal expression, and the satisfaction of achieving long-term goals. Packed with stories of perseverance and growth, this episode captures the essence of what it means to be a skateboarder in today's ever-changing world.Enjoy,ShanWatch the FULL video production of Chima's episode HERE. Subscribe while you are there!This episode is brought to you by NEXT DOOR SYDNEYSet artwork by Steve TierneyTHT gets but with a little help from these friends…INDOSOLE - Sustainable footwear Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It's done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it's improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it's all natural.iWANNA GUMMIESCode: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and FREE for orders over $150)Delicious gummies to support all aspects of life's demands, including SLEEP, FOCUS, RELAXING and ACTIVATING. These gummies use CBD oils, Ginko, Ginseng, Melotin and Adaptogen Mushrooms. NEXT DOOR SYDNEY IS A COMPANY THAT BENDS NORMALITIES AND COMBINES THE LIKES OF FASHION, SKATEBOARDING, ART AND ENTERTAINMENT. Support the Show.Become a SUBSCRIBER of THT. Only pay what you feel the show is worth to you!Follow on Instagram: @terriblehappytalksCheckout the website: terriblehappytalks.com

“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” Winston Churchill It's that time of year again! The halls are decked with holly and there's a big tree blocking Martin Place. Listen in on the last of this Season's episodes to get you in the Festive Spirit. Bottoms Up! Get in touch, follow Heroes & Howlers and find them everywhere HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A never before heard insight into centre of the siege. From communicating with snipers across the scene, to briefing the Prime Minister. But it's not all as it seems. The public was told a different story.  Danny is a former NSW Police Officer who was a pivotal part of three of Sydney's most high profile criminal investigations. The Bilal Skaf case, also known as the Sydney Gang Rapes saw Danny as part of a search crew - looking for victims and building a case against Skaf and his affiliates.  The Cronulla Riots, where Danny stood guard at the Lakemba Mosque amid an onslaught of violence; and then the Lindt Cafe Siege, arguably Sydney's most notable hostage situation.   Danny goes into intense detail, and outlines beat by beat the details and processes of the investigation and the convictions. Unpack Danny's career in the force and the work he's doing now with host Brent Sanders.  To see more of Danny, he can be found on Tik Tok.  For more episodes, download the LiSTNR app.  If this content affected you, the number for lifeline is 13 11 14. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Zero Limits Podcast I am joined in the studio for a chat with Mick F. former NSW Police Tactical Operations Unit Operator better know as the TOU. During his 14 plus year career Mick was involved in multiple incidents which includes being the officer involved shooting at the Kurnell siege in 2012. Only two years later Mick was alongside Officer A "Ben" at the Lindt Cafe Siege that was broadcasted live over every media outlet. The Lindt Café siege was a terrorist attack that occurred on 15–16 December 2014 when a lone gunman, Man Haron Monis, held hostage ten customers and eight employees of a Lindt Chocolate Café in the APA Building in Martin Place, Sydney, Australia.The Sydney siege led to a 16-hour standoff, after which a gunshot was heard from inside and police officers from the Tactical Operations Unit (TOU) stormed the café. Hostage Tori Johnson was killed by Monis and hostage Katrina Dawson was killed by a police bullet ricochet in the subsequent raid. Monis was also killed. Three other hostages and a police officer were injured by police gunfire during the raid. Leaving the TOU fulltime unit in 2016 and moving to the North Coast and returned to general duties policing however in the part time tactical response capability regional NSW he was then involved in the Taree siege where the offender was killed by a tactical police officer. Get ready for the second account of the Lindt Cafe never heard before. Let's GO!Support the show - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=9LG48GC49TW38Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=en

The white smoke is billowing from Martin Place, we have a new RBA governor. So who is Michele Bullock? And what will Philip Lowe's legacy be? Mark is still on leave so Bennett joins Ivan to answer these questions. To hear more of Bennett, listen to our new podcast, Boardroom Conversations, where he talks to some of Australia's leading directors aicd.com.au/news-media/boardroom-conversations

120 years ago this coming Monday seven pioneer motorists met at the oldAustralia Hotel in Castlereagh Street. That meeting on the 20 th March 1903 saw theformation of the Automobile Club of Australia, the meeting called by ‘Harrie'Skinner, after an incident in George Street with his 4.5HP De Dion made himrealise that motorists of the day had few rights under existing legislation. Thefirst car to be imported to Sydney had arrived in April 1900, and some three yearslater just a handful of ‘horseless carriages' were plying the streets of Sydney. TheAutomobile Clubs first event, a Motor Gymkhana at the Agricultural Showgroundson the 5 th Dec. 1903, members motoring from Martin Place to Centennial Park andthen on to Coogee. In 1919 the title Royal was conferred on the Automobile Cluband today it's proudly holds the title of the oldest Motoring Club in Australia. I'mDavid BerthonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode I sit down with the NSW Police Tactical Operations Unit Officer Ben also known as "Officer A".  He was the TOU officer who killed the Lindt Cafe terrorist and he tells us about the moment he came face-to-face with the killer who terrorised Sydney and how he also expected to die also airing his frustration as senior police hesitated while a hostage was executed. Due to the multiple current suppression orders Ben's full name and identity to an extent is still kept anonymous. Ben aka "Officer A" VA (Medal of Valor) was brought up in the Hawkesbury north-west of Sydney.  'Officer A' was in the New South Wales Police Force for nearly 20 years.The Lindt Cafe siege was a terrorist attack that occurred on 15–16 December 2014 when a lone gunman, shit bag, held hostage ten customers and eight employees of a Lindt chocolate café in the APA Building in Martin Place, Sydney, Australia. Shitbag was armed with a pump shotgun and a 'backpack bomb' and held 18 hostages for 17 hours before police stormed in.Support the show - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=9LG48GC49TW38Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=en

“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” Winston Churchill It's that time of year again! The halls are decked with holly and there's a big tree blocking Martin Place. Listen in on the last of this Season's episodes to get you in the Festive Spirit. Bottoms Up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” Winston Churchill It's that time of year again! The halls are decked with holly and there's a big tree blocking Martin Place. Listen in on the last of this Season's episodes to get you in the Festive Spirit. Bottoms Up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak exclusively to the Grandma who was fined for using her car horn, we find out why MG was denied entry wearing a certain bands shirt & rank the greatest NRL Grand Finals of all time! Ray 'Rabs' Warren takes us inside the commentary box with tales of Origin night and someone messing with his microphone & Josh Addo-Carr is meeting fans and firing up for the Grand Final in Martin Place.  Triple M Breakfast With MG, Jess & PageySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank keeps hiking and there's more to go Governor Lowe says. But with protesters hitting Martin Place, will the bank be able to withstand the public pressure to slow up? Plus, Australian GDP keeps growing despite the cost pressures, job ads are up again and we talk about the persistence of inequality in Communist China.

HDR has moved into its new office space at the revamped 25 Martin Place, utilising all the floorspace on the 24th floor of the iconic Harry Seidler building to bring together its local architectural and engineering teams.The office features an open plan office configuration as well as breakout spaces, exercise and stress management rooms and programs, parent facilities and high-quality lighting and air conditioning that put staff wellbeing at the forefront.HDR Associate Director Max Navius talks about the design process and it was created through a number of processes that helped to define the needs and requirements of HDR's personnel.

Đại dịch Covid-19 bùng phát, buộc chúng ta phải sống chậm lại và suy nghĩ nhiều hơn về nơi mình muốn thuộc về. Điều này thôi thúc Vi Anh cùng các nhân vật đồng hành bắt đầu hành trình tìm ‘nhà' gắn liền với từng giai đoạn phát triển của bản thân.Hành trình đấy bắt đầu từ Martin Place - Sydney, một sáng mùa hè.

Ex-veterans of the British Gurkha Army were among the marchers at the 2022 Anzac Day Parade at Sydney's Martin Place and Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance. All say 25 April is day full of emotions - both the merry and gloomy ones. Click on the media player button above to listen to their experiences.  - सन् २०२२ को एन्ज्याक डे परेडमा भूतपूर्व ब्रिटिस गुर्खा सैनिक र उनीहरूका परिवारले सम्मान र सम्झना स्वरूप भाग लिएका छन्। सिड्नी र मेलबर्नमा भएको यस कार्यक्रमका सहभागीहरू के भन्छन् त?    

Rev.Bill Crews chats to Wesley Mission CEO, Stu Cameron about the significance of Palm Sunday.  Mr. Cameron says Easter "reminds us that God loves us." Wesley Mission will be hosting various Easter events including a play in Martin Place, Sydney this Good Friday.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The weather was kind today to the Greek-Australian community of Sydney. The rain stopped in time for the celebrations at Martin Place's Cenotaph to proceed without any obstacle. - Ο βροχερός καιρός που για πολλές μέρες και εβδομάδες πλήττει το Σύδνεϋ έκανε σήμερα το μεσημέρι το …διάλειμμά του και κατέστη έτσι δυνατό να διεξαχθεί ομαλά η εορτή στο κενοτάφιο του Marin Place για την επέτειο της 25ης Μαρτίου που οργάνωσε σύσσωμη η Ομογένεια.

Louisa Hope was seriously injured in the Sydney siege. From her hospital bed, she began a charity to help her nurses

Simon, Natasha, and John share the stories behind their favourite Christmas carols. --- It's not quite a Bridget Jones-style situation – sobbing into shiraz and lip-syncing to “All by myself” on Christmas eve – but this year, Justine Toh is all alone in the recording booth for Life and Faith. Regular hosts Simon Smart and Natasha Moore have scarpered off before Christmas, with Simon on long service leave in Canada and Natasha off to the U.S. for a white Christmas. So Justine delves into the back catalogue of Life and Faith and unearths a gem: an episode from 2014 where Simon, Natasha, and John Dickson share their favourite Christmas carols and the stories behind them. John explains why Hark the Herald Angels Sing isn't just a beautiful tune but expresses rich theological truths in poetic form. He also discusses how Christmas carols often speak of two advents, or comings, of Jesus: his lowly birth as that baby in the manger and his promised return in glory. Natasha relates the fascinating history behind her favourite carol O Holy Night that, among other things, briefly halted the Franco-Prussian war in 1870 as French and German soldiers called a Christmas truce, and was the first song to be broadcast on the radio in 1906. Simon, invoking Scrooge from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, bah humbugs about the way Away in a Manger, as he sees it, diminishes the powerful idea of the incarnation: the Christian claim that God became fully human in Jesus. “The sweet baby Jesus we're hearing about in this carol – you don't get any sense that he might actually grow up at any point. This idea that even as a baby ‘no crying he makes' – I just want to throw up when I hear that bit,” Simon says. “That's not the Christian story. Jesus is meant to be fully God and fully human, and he's not fully human if he doesn't cry.” Reflecting on the year when planes disappeared into the Indian Ocean, or were shot down over the Ukraine, and that ended with the Sydney siege at the Lindt Café in Martin Place, John says that the Christmas message remains one of joy, even in a gloomy time. “It'd be wrong to think that Christmas was about happiness. It is about joy though, that sense that despite everything, God is for us and he's come towards us as one of us. And that does give a perspective and hope that is real joy.” --- SUBSCRIBE to Life & Faith on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/cpxpodcast OR on Spotify: http://cpx.video/spotify FIND US on Facebook: www.facebook.com/publicchristianity FOLLOW US on Twitter: www.twitter.com/cpx_tweet