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Lady Gaga is about to kick off her Australian Tour starting in Melbourne tomorrow night! We recap our time she's spent on the show. Take a listen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oprah is currently in Australia ahead of her "In Convesation with Oprah" Tour, kicking off tonight in Sydney then heading to Adelaide Brisbane and Melbourne! Hear the time she joined us on the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025 has been a year of firsts for Laura Mueller and Esteban Ocon. For Laura, it's her first season as a race engineer. For Esteban, it's his first season with Haas. And it's their first time working with each other. So how are they finding it? What do they need from one another to get the best out of each other? And how do they communicate in and out of the car? Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Laura and Esteban take us inside their first year working together and how the relationship between a race engineer and an F1 driver works. They provide fascinating insight into how they talk to each other on team radio – explaining when the right time to speak during a lap is, how often they should speak and why that can change in different scenarios. Laura and Esteban also reflect on the highs and lows of this year – including how they bounced back from a challenging season-opener in Melbourne to score points in China the week after. And you'll hear all about Laura's path to becoming F1's first female race engineer and the childhood hero who inspired this journey. This episode is sponsored by: F1 Store: treat the F1 fan in your life this festive season with exclusive gear from the Official F1 Store. Shop now at F1Store.formula1.com Shopify: sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at shopify.com/beyondthegrid Aura Frames: For a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code GRID at checkout Vanta: get started at vanta.com/GRID Honda Vintage Culture: right now, listeners can get 20% off the full Honda Vintage Culture range. Just head to hondavintageculture.com and use the code BTG20 at checkout
Throwbacks are where I re-release old episodes from the archives. So don't worry if you have heard it already, as 'New episodes' will continue to come out on Sundays. To get some of the old episodes heard.~~~Today we meet Andrew in Melbourne, Australia, also known as The psychic firefighter, and he will be sharing his interactions with ET'S, UFOs, Angels and the spirits of the Dead.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-179-the-psychic-firefighter/Andrew Radziewiczhttps://www.thepsychicfirefighter.comWant to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastX: https://twitter.com/UFOchronpodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.
In this week's basketball coaching conversation, Gerard Hillier joins The Basketball Podcast to share insights on modern player-centered coaching.Gerard Hillier is a significant voice in sharing progressive coaching ideas around modern player development. He's currently the coach education manager at Knox Basketball Incorporated in Melbourne, Australia.In addition to his role at Knox, he's also a Basketball Immersion content contributor and Director of Asia and Oceana region, and a consultant to the Fiji 3X3 national teams. Prior to Knox, Hillier has contributed significantly to Australian basketball at the regional and national levels, holding various coaching and development roles.
He's simply a man who doesn't stop. Since being exonerated for a crime that saw him spend almost 27 years behind bars, Evaristo Salas Jnr has wasted no time making up for the life that was taken from him.In this catch-up, we dive into everything he's achieved in the two years since his release. He's travelled across the United States giving talks to everyone from school kids to some of the top legal minds in the country. He's started a business, founded a non-profit, and even taken his message as far as Europe.But the last two years, while full of incredible moments, haven't been without challenges. Jnr opens up about the times he's caught the old prison mentality creeping back in — and how he's learning to navigate freedom after nearly three decades inside.One Minute Remaining LIVE in Melbourne get your tix now EARLY AND AD FREE ACCESS: for as little as $1.69 a week!Apple + HERE Patreon and find us on Facebook here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Michael Yardney Podcast | Property Investment, Success & Money
Have you noticed how the Australian property market keeps defying the pessimists? Every time someone says prices have to fall, the market seems to tap them on the shoulder and say, "Not so fast." Well, the latest November home price report is out, and it paints a very clear picture: Australia's housing markets are still running hot - and in some cities, they're running very hot. According to the latest data from My Housing Market, national house prices have risen for nine consecutive months, with the November quarter alone delivering another solid 1.3 percent jump. But averages never tell the full story. I'm joined today by Dr Andrew Wilson to discuss his November report which doesn't just highlight what's happening now - it hints at what's coming next. And his view is that 2025 could deliver even stronger price growth than 2023 and 2024. Takeaways · 2025 is shaping up to be a strong year for property investors. · Despite affordability challenges, the housing market continues to thrive. · First home buyer schemes are expected to significantly impact the market. · Brisbane has seen substantial price increases, outperforming other regions. · The national home price has shown consistent growth across capital cities. · Imposter syndrome is common among successful investors and entrepreneurs. · Strategic investment is crucial in navigating the property market. · Market predictions can often be misleading; long-term fundamentals matter. · The unit market is experiencing a resurgence, particularly in Melbourne. · 2026 is expected to bring steady growth, but not as strong as 2025. Chapters 00:00 Prices rise for the ninth month as housing markets outperform the pessimists. 02:08 Capital cities log another strong month despite affordability pressures. 03:20 Quarterly method shows November softer than October but still robust. 05:18 Near-10% annual growth and first-home-buyer surge set to push prices higher. 07:20 Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Darwin dominate with standout annual gains. 12:53 Outlook: momentum continues into 2026, though growth should moderate. Links and Resources: Answer this week's trivia question here- www.PropertyTrivia.com.au · Win a hard copy of Michael Yardney's How to Grow a Multi-Million Dollar Property Portfolio in Your Spare Time. Everyone wins a copy of a fully updated property report – What's ahead for property for 2026 and beyond. Get a bundle of eBooks and Reports at: www.PodcastBonus.com.au Get the team at Metropole to help build your personal Strategic Property Plan. Click here and have a chat with us Michael Yardney – Subscribe to my Property Update newsletter here Also, please subscribe to my other podcast Demographics Decoded with Simon Kuestenmacher – just look for Demographics Decoded wherever you are listening to this podcast and subscribe so each week we can unveil the trends shaping your future. Or click here: https://demographicsdecoded.com.au/
The Mark Moses Show is joined by Musician Todd Huffman of The Ultimate Doors: Tribute to The Doors to talk about his career, how his band will be performing this Sunday night in Melbourne and his love for all things Jim Morrison and The Doors. You can purchase tickets to the show coming up this Sunday, December 7th at Gleason Performing Arts Center on the link below... Ultimate Doors Concert Mark broadcasts from The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine Studios. #melbourneflorida #orlando #florida #podcast #rocknroll #music
The Australian Open starts tomorrow, and today Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen are live from Royal Melbourne. We start with a special guest - Tour Pro Elvis Smylie has dropped him and Nick, has just come from a weather briefing and runs through for Elvis what they've just found out about tomorrow's weather. Warm and Windy......the warmth was expected, the wind was not.We ask Elvis how he's planning to play the course, and how the greens are playing in his practise runs. Mark has had a couple of spies watching a number of players and his mail is that the greens are fast...Leishman was struggling to stop the ball, but Rory was able to. The fringes have been the subject of much talk, what does Elvis think? And will his play differ from last week at Royal Queensland.After Elvis heads off, former Royal Melbourne Captain and historian of the course Andrew Kirby drops in. Kirbs tells Nick and Mark how the course has been set up, and how it may play given the wind. In some breaking news literally 2 minutes before Kirbs dropped in, Rory has just had a press conference where he was asked what the best course in Melbourne was - we all expected he'd say Royal Melbourne.....he did not. Much to everyone's surprise, and Mark says that Rory is clearly a 'bad judge of golf courses'.Kirbs, with his long history, explains what makes Royal Melbourne so special for him, and what his favourite tournament ever has been here.And after those couple of chats....we're all off to walk the course and soak it all in !We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners:BMW, luxury and comfort for the 19th hole;Titleist, the #1 ball in golf;FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf;PING will help you play your best;Golf Clearance Outlet, they beat everyone's prices;Betr, the fastest and easiest betting app in Australia;And watchMynumbers and Southern Golf Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It is time for the Ground Pass Awards. Anastasia and Nick are handing out their very own trophies for the 2025 tennis season. Think Oscars energy with a very casual dress code.They run through favorite tournament of the year, best match, biggest plot twist, and the off court moments that broke the internet. From the Citi Open and Charleston to Ilkley, from the Sincaraz Roland Garros final to Madison Keys in Melbourne, it is a full season recap through the lens of Ground Pass.You will also hear their picks for breakthrough and most improved players, the tennis story of the year, and the official Ground Pass Players of the Year on the men's and women's side. Plus a quick fire round, bold predictions for 2026, and a love letter to small tournaments and doubles.Chapters:00:00 Ground Pass Tennis Oscars02:17 Best tournament07:59 Best Match15:23 Breakthrough Player of the Year21:27 Biggest Plot twist29:18 Best Off court moment of 202533:28 Quick Fire Categories42:08 Tennis Story of the Year47:39 Ground Pass Players of the YearLinks:Emma Raducanu Match Stories - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNb5JDygQ_M/?igsh=MTQwdmlva2c5OGg5ZQ== Sincaraz Roland Garros match stories - https://youtu.be/k7mgL4GSRI4?si=rMfUXMM8oi8aAihz Muchova Point - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRAOc4ZjIn8/?igsh=MTNudnlpdGdxdHI2Mg==Ostapenko/Townsend Match Story - https://youtu.be/3arCsp2jvvE?si=3EwPuE2NcFBSbRe0 We have Merch!!! Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/ground-pass-shop
On 10 December 2025, Australia will become the first country in the world to ban under-16s from using social media apps.Children will have their accounts deactivated on most platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, X, and Facebook.Critics say the ban could push children to unregulated platforms, but prime minister Anthony Albanese argues the new law is to safeguard vulnerable members of society. World leaders are watching with interest.Politicians from the UK, Denmark, Greece and France have all suggested tighter controls could be coming soon.New Zealand's government wants tougher rules too, and public debates are also beginning in Japan and Indonesia.This week on The Inquiry we're asking: Will Australia's social media ban start a global trend?Contributors: Terry Flew, Professor of digital communication and culture at the University of Sydney, Australia Sonia Livingstone, Professor in the department of media and communications at the London School of Economics, United Kingdom Lisa Given, Professor of information sciences at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia Jessica Galissaire, senior policy researcher at Interface, FrancePresenter and Producer: Daniel Rosney Researcher: Evie Yabsley Production Management Assistant: Liam Morrey Technical producer: James Bradshaw Editor: Tom Bigwood(Photo credit: David Gray/AFP via Getty Images)
Jen shares a framework with Pete for thinking about many different perspectives at once, as opposed to sticking with the first perspective you might think up.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might you choose to believe in a perspective that is most beneficial to yourself?Why is considering many different perspectives a version of sonder?How might we broaden our idea of multiple perspectives in order to increase our level of empathy for others?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box O' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).
This series of messages was given at Reach Community Church in Melbourne, Australia. For more teaching on this topic refer to Kevin Conner's book ‘Studies in the Royal Priesthood'. Visit Kevinconner.org/royal for more information. NOTE: This first part of the series includes sessions 1 and 2, with session 1 unfortunately not having all of the recording.
This week Eddie breaks down a solid but unspectacular performance at the Australian PGA as he gets his DP World Tour season underway - giving us the often quite temperamental details of what actually went on and his various Eddie-esque methods of dealing with them.Andrew and Iain talk about Fuzzy Zoeller, who died this week, outlining his engaging personality, huge golfing ability and the significant mistake off the course which stayed with him. The news of of Laurie Canter officially joining LIV with the Majesticks broke too late for Eddie to discuss it, but Andrew and Iain do, while Eddie looks ahead to the Australian Open at Melbourne from the comfort one of the top-three hotels he has ever stayed in.Cashmere time at Peter Millar: https://www.petermillar.co.uk/c/gift-guide/cashmereEmail time at: tcf@thechippingforecast.co.ukInstagram time at: @chippingforecast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Send us a textFirst, Royce touches on a story about a UK citizen (West Yorkshire) being arrested (multiple times) after returning to England for posting a picture of his vacation in Florida, USA(!!), in which he was photographed while (GASP!!) shooting a shotgun recreationally. Then, strong admonitions to both those in power (the so-called "elite") as well as the citizenry, reminding both of their duties under the Constitution and the natural right of self-defense.Freedom GunsFirearms, Ammunition, Accessories, Training classes WJS GunsGun and Outdoor Shop, ammo, accessories, fishing tackle, moreGlover Orndorf and Flanagan Wealth Mgmt.Wealth management servicesThe Gun Site9-Lane 25 yard indoor Shooting Range, Gun Store, Training classesSicarios Gun ShopFirearms, Accessories, Ammo, Safes, and more!SHOOTINGCLASSES.COMOnline business operations platform for firearms instructors, trainees, and Shooting RangesCounter Strike TacticalBest Little Gun Store in Melbourne, Florida! Veteran Owned and Operated 321-499-4949Go2 WeaponsManufacturers of AR platform rifles for military and civilian. Veteran Owned and OperatedEar Care of MelbourneNeed hearing aids? Go to the audiologists that gave Royce his hearing back!Quantified PerformanceQuantified Performance, LLC is focused on building safe, high performing keepers and bearers.Control Jiu-Jitsu/MMAJiu-Jitsu/MMA Training in Melbourne, FLDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showGiveSendGo | Unconstitutional 2A Prosecution of Tate Adamiak Askari Media GroupBuy Paul Eberle's book "Look at the Dirt"Paul Eberle (lookatthedirt.com)The Deadly Path: How Operation Fast & Furious and Bad Lawyers Armed Mexican Cartels: Forcelli, Peter J., MacGregor, Keelin, Murphy, Stephen: 9798888456491: Amazon.com: Books
U organizaciji Udruženja nastavnika bosanskog jezika Viktorije, u subotu, 29. novembra 2025., u prelijepoj dvorani „Laila reception“ u Brunswicku, Melbourne, održano je jubilarno matursko veče 20. generacije maturanata Bosanske škole.
POLITICS & WORLD NEWSWhite House defends second strike in the CaribbeanThe administration claims the naval strike on a suspected drug-trafficking boat was legal and “self-defense,” despite mounting criticism and escalated tensions with Venezuela.Melbourne carbon monoxide leakA meat-processing plant disaster sends 24 workers to the hospital and raises new questions about industrial safety in Australia.Supreme Court hears major copyright caseSCOTUS debates how much liability online platforms should face for user-uploaded content — a ruling that could reshape the internet.December snowstorm wrecks travelHoliday travel gets obliterated by early winter storms, leaving airports in full meltdown mode.ACA subsidy negotiationsDemocrats and Republicans clash over the extension of enhanced ACA tax credits, with millions' healthcare costs hanging in the balance.Cyber Monday spending breaks recordsConsumers overspend despite inflation, because dopamine is undefeated.Leaked Kremlin recordingsAlleged leaked audio suggests a U.S. envoy coached Putin's aide on how to influence Trump on Ukraine.Trump considers firing Kash PatelWeeks into Patel's tenure as FBI Director, Trump is reportedly already eyeing a replacement.ENTERTAINMENT NEWSDecember 2025 streaming overloadNetflix drops Stranger Things 5 (finale), Knives Out 3, and a Jake Paul fight; Disney+ brings Taylor Swift's Eras Tour: The Final Show; Peacock lands Bel-Air finale and Supernatural mega-dump; Prime drops Fallout S2; Apple TV+ rolls out F1: The Movie and Pluribus finale.Celebrity breakup season2025 has seen major splits from Quinta Brunson, Naomi Osaka & Cordae, Dorit & PK Kemsley, Maria Bello, and more.Celebrity deaths of 2025Remembering Diane Keaton, Robert Redford, Gene Hackman, Roberta Flack, Michelle Trachtenberg, Jane Goodall, and others.2025 film & TV chaosEndings for Stranger Things, Big Mouth, Handmaid's Tale, and multiple cancellations across networks + streamers.Music industry movesNew releases from Tems, Danny Brown, and Stray Kids; Doja Cat's 80s-inspired tour meltdown; Zach Bryan announces a massive 2026 stadium run; Jade's successful solo debut; and the ongoing global domination of K-pop. LINKShttps://instagram.com/itsnewstoushttps://tiktok.com/@itsnewstous Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Adam Coloretti spent six years living with pelvic and back pain that began after gym injuries. He discovered TMS and the mind–body connection in year five and became pain-free. In this episode, Adam shares the tools that helped his recovery:building an evidence list, journaling without filters, allowing anger, and practising self-compassion. We talk fear, setbacks, and why recovery isn't about perfection. Adam is now a chronic pain practitioner in Melbourne, helping others heal.Connect with Adam Coloretti: https://conqueringchronicpain.com/Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live/Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle
Đừng nghĩ thể thao là đặc quyền của giới trẻ! Tại một góc sân nhỏ tại nhà, ở miền Tây, Melbourne, một nhóm "huynh đệ cao niên" đã tìm thấy niềm vui, sự kết nối và cả tinh thần "hồi xuân" nhờ môn pickleball. Từ những cựu tuyển thủ cầu lông đến những người mới tập bơi, họ kể về cách những cú đánh nhẹ nhàng, đã giúp họ chiến thắng sự mỏi mệt của tuổi già. Đến đây không chỉ để ra mồ hôi mà còn để trò chuyện, trao đổi tin tức xã hội và xua tan nỗi buồn chán khi ở nhà. Đây không chỉ là một môn thể thao, mà là một phong trào kết nối các thế hệ. Xuân Ngọc đưa quý vị đến sân pickleball nhé!
Weather update for major cities across Australia in Nepali. This update features tomorrow's forecast for the following cities: Broome, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Hobart, Albury-Wodonga, Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Townsville, Cairns, Darwin and Alice Springs - अस्ट्रेलियाका १५ मुख्य शहरहरूमा भोलि मौसम कस्तो होला? यस अपडेटमा निम्न स्थानको मौसमी पूर्वानुमान समावेश छ: ब्रूम, पर्थ, एडिलेड, मेलबर्न, होबार्ट, अल्ब्री-वडङ्गा, क्यानबरा, वलङगङ, सिड्नी, न्युकासल, ब्रिसबेन, टाउन्सभील, केर्न्स, डार्विन र एलिस स्प्रिङ्ग्स।
SBS Nepali spoke with some Nepali business owners in Sydney and Melbourne, including boutique owner Kabisha Twanabasu; restaurant owners Upendra Tandukar, Bhola Nath Panta and Parbati Shakya, grocery store owners Bishal Sharma and Khem Raj Dhimal, hairdresser Sudeepa Shrestha, butchery owner Dipendra Khadka, meat and grocery operator Krishna Neupane and clothing and grocery store owner Juna KC. They shared the growth of their businesses and opportunities and challenges along the way. - सिड्नी तथा मेलबर्नमा विभिन्न व्यवसाय गर्दै आएका नेपाली समुदायका केही व्यवसायीहरूसँग, उनीहरूले सञ्चालन गर्दै आएका रेस्टुरेन्ट, ब्युटी पार्लर, कपडा, किराना, मासु पसल लगायतका व्यवसाय, व्यावसायिक यात्राका अनुभव, प्राप्त गरेका अवसरहरू, सामना गरेका चुनौतीहरू, लगायत विविध विषयमा हामीले कुराकानी गरेका थियौँ। बुटिक तथा कपडा पसल सञ्चालन गर्दै आएकी कविशा त्वानाबासू, रेस्टुरेन्ट व्यवसायीहरू उपेन्द्र तन्डुकार, भोला नाथ पन्त, पार्वती शाक्य, किराना पसल खोलेका विशाल शर्मा, खेमराज धिमाल, हेयर ड्रेसर सुदिपा श्रेष्ठ, मासु पसल चलाउँदै आएका दीपेन्द्र खड्का, मासु तथा किराना पसल खोलेका कृष्ण न्यौपाने र किराना तथा कपडा पसलकी जुना केसीसँग एसबीएस नेपालीले गरेको कुराकानी सुन्नुहोस्।
The new metro tunnel in Melbourne has opened and was celebrated on the very first day. More than 70,000 passengers used the new connection in the first 24 hours. The nine-kilometre tunnel runs under the CBD, connects the east and west of the city and doubles Melbourne's underground rail network. 15 billion dollars, almost nine years of construction — this is the biggest modernization of the rail network in 40 years. We jumped into the hustle and bustle on Sunday and were among the first passengers. - Der neue Metro-Tunnel in Melbourne ist eröffnet – und er wurde gleich am ersten Tag gefeiert: Mehr als 70.000 Fahrgäste nutzten die neue Verbindung in den ersten 24 Stunden. Der neun Kilometer lange Tunnel verläuft unter dem CBD, verbindet den Osten und Westen der Stadt und verdoppelt damit das unterirdische Bahnnetz Melbournes. 15 Milliarden Dollar, fast neun Jahre Bauzeit – das ist die größte Modernisierung des Schienennetzes seit 40 Jahren. Wir haben uns am Sonntag ins Getümmel gestürzt und waren bei den ersten Fahrgästen dabei.
Allen and Yolanda discuss Statkraft’s workforce cuts and sale of its Swedish offshore wind projects. They also cover ORE Catapult’s partnership with Bladena to conduct torsional testing on an 88-meter blade, and the upcoming Wind Energy O&M Australia conference. Register for ORE Catapult’s Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight event! Visit CICNDT to learn more! Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes’ YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! You are listening to the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast brought to you by build turbines.com. Learn, train, and be a part of the Clean Energy Revolution. Visit build turbines.com today. Now here’s your hosts, Alan Hall, Joel Saxon, Phil Totaro, and Rosemary Barnes. Allen Hall: Welcome to the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast. I’m your host, Allen Hall in the Queen city of Charlotte, North Carolina. I have Yolanda Padron in of all places, Austin, Texas. We’re together to talk to this week’s news and there’s a lot going on, but before we do, I want to highlight that Joel Saxon and I will be in Edinburgh, Scotland for the re Catapult UK offshore supply chain spotlight. That’s on December 11th, which is a Thursday. We’re gonna attend that event. We’re excited to meet with everybody. Over in the UK and in Scotland. Um, a lot of people that we know and have been on the podcast over a number of years [00:01:00] are gonna be at that event. If you’re interested in attending the OE Catapult UK Offshore Supply Chain spotlight, just Google it. It’s really inexpensive to attend, and I hope to see most of you there, Yolanda. There’s some big news over in Scandinavia today, uh, as, as we’re reading these stories, uh, the Norwegian State owned Utility Stack Craft, and it’s also one of Europe’s largest renewable energy companies. As, uh, as we know, I’ve been spending a lot of money in new markets and new technologies. Uh, they are in electric vehicle charging biofuels and some offshore wind development. Off the eastern coast of Sweden. So between Finland and Sweden, they’re also involved in district heating. So Stack Craft’s a really large company with a broad scope, uh, but they’re running into a little bit of financial difficulty. And this past July, they announced some [00:02:00] workforce reductions, and those are starting to kick in. They have 168 fewer employees, uh, by the end of this third quarter. 330 more expected to leave by the end of the year when all the dive are complete. This is the worrisome part. Roughly 1000 people will longer work for the company. Now, as part of the restructuring of Stack Craft, they are going to or have sold their offshore portfolio to Zephyr Renewable. Which is another Norwegian company. So Stack Craft is the Norwegian state owned renewable energy company. Zephyr is an independent company, far as I can tell my recollection that’s the case. So they agreed to acquire the bot, the uh, offshore Sigma and Lambda North projects, which makes Zephyr the largest offshore wind developer. Sweden, not Norway, [00:03:00] in Sweden. Obviously there’s some regulatory approvals that need to happen to make this go, but it does seem like Norway still is heavily involved in Sweden. Yolanda, with all the movement in offshore wind, we’re seeing big state owned companies. Pulling themselves out of offshore wind and looks like sort of free market, capitalistic companies are going head first into offshore wind. How does that change the landscape and what should we be expecting here over the next year or two? Yolanda Padron: We, we’ve seen a large reduction in the, the workforce in offshore wind in all of these state owned companies that you mentioned. Uh, something that I think will be really interesting to see will be that different approach. Of, you know, having these companies be a bit more like traditional corporations that you see, not necessarily having them, [00:04:00] um, be so tied to whatever politically is happening in the government at the moment, or whatever is happening between governments at a time, um, and seeing exactly what value. The different aspects of a company are bringing into what that company is making into, um, what, uh, the revenue of that company is, and not just kind of what is, what is considered to be the best way forward by governments. Do you agree? Is that something that you’re sensing too? Allen Hall: The COP 30 just wrapped down in the rainforest of Brazil, and there has not been a lot of agreement news coming out of that summit. Uh, I think next year it’s gonna move to Turkey, but Australia’s involved heavily. It was supposed to be in Adelaide at one point and then it’s moved to Turkey. [00:05:00] So there doesn’t seem to be a lot of consensus globally about what should be happening for renewables, and it feels like. The state owned companies are, uh, getting heavily leveraged and losing money trying to get their footing back underneath of them, so they’re gonna have to divest of something to get back to the core of what they were doing. That’s an interesting development because I think one of the question marks regarding sort of these state owned companies was how fast were they willing to develop the technology? How much risk were they willing to take? Being backed by governments gets a little political at times, right? So they, they want to have a, a steady stream of revenue coming from these operations. And when they don’t, the politicians step in and, uh, lean on the company is a good bit. Does the move to more, uh, standalone companies that are investing sort of venture capital money and bank money taking loans? I assume most of this [00:06:00] does that. Change how the offshore industry looks at itself. One and two, what the OEMs are thinking. Because if they were going to sell to an TED or an Ecuador, or a stack raft or vattenfall, any of them, uh, you know, when you’re going to that sales discussion that they’re backed by billions and billions and billions of, of kroner or whatever the, the currency is. So you may not have to. Really be aggressive on pricing. Now you’re dealing with companies that are heavily leveraged and don’t have that banking of a government. Do you think there’s gonna be a tightening of what that marketplace looks like or more pressure to go look towards China for offshore wind turbines? Yolanda Padron: It’ll definitely get a bit more audited internally, exactly what decisions are made and and how objective teams are. I think that there’s. [00:07:00] In all of the companies that you mentioned, there’s some semblance of things that maybe happened because of what was going on politically or, or because of ties that certain governments had to each other, or certain governments had to specific corporations, um, which was a, a great way for those companies to operate at the time and what was, what made sense. But now that it’s. A third party who genuinely, you know, needs that cash flow in from that business or that part of the business, it’ll, I think you’ll definitely start seeing some, some greater efficiencies going on within Allen Hall: these teams. Well, I would hope so. If you think about the way the United States moved pre, uh, the current administration. There were a number of US based companies sort of going 50 50 on a lot of the [00:08:00] offshore development, and then they slowly started backing away. The only one that’s still really in it is Dominion, was the coastal offshore, um, coastal Virginia offshore wind project that is still progressing at a good pace. But, uh, everybody else that was involved in, and they’re not the same kind of structure as an Ecuador is. They’re not, uh, there’s kinda state-owned entities in the United States and states can’t have deficits, unlike nations can. So the US deficit obviously is massively large, but state deficits don’t really exist. So those electric companies can’t get highly leveraged where they’re gonna bleed cash. It’s just not a thing. It’s gonna happen. So I think I saw the precursors to some of this offshore turbulence happening in the United States as the. They didn’t see a lot of profit coming from the state electric companies. That seems to be flowing into Europe now pretty heavily. That started about six months [00:09:00] ago. How are they gonna structure some of these offshore projects now? Are they just gonna put them on hold and wait for interest rates to come down so that the margins go up? Is is that really the play? Is that you have the plot of land? You already have all the, the filings and the paperwork and authorization to do a project at some point, is it just now a matter of waiting where the time is? Right. Financially, Yolanda Padron: that question will be answered by each specific company and see what, what makes sense to them. I don’t think that it makes sense to stall projects that if you already have the permits in, if you already have everything in, and just to, to see when the time is right, because. Everything’s been ramping up to that moment, right? Like, uh, the water’s always already flowing. Um, but it, it’ll, it’ll definitely be interesting to see what approach, like where, where each company finds themselves. I, they’ll have to rely on [00:10:00] what information has come out in the past and maybe try to analyze it, try to see exactly where things went wrong, or try to pinpoint what. Decisions to not make. Again, knowing what they know now, but with everything already flowing and everything already in queue, it’ll have to be something that’s done sooner rather than later to not lose any of that momentum of the projects because they’re not reinventing the wheel. Allen Hall: Siemens is developing what a 20 odd megawatt, offshore turbine? 22 megawatt, if I remember right. 21, 22. Something in there. Obviously Ming Yang and some others are talking about upwards of 15 megawatts in the turbine. If you have a lot of capital at risk and not a lot of government backing in it, are you going to step down and stay in the 15 megawatt range offshore because there’s some little bit of history, or are you gonna just roll the dice? Some new technology knowing that you can get the, the dollar per megawatt [00:11:00] down. If you bought a Chinese wind turbine, put it in the water. Do you roll that? Do you roll that dice and take the risk? Or is the safer bet and maybe the financing bet gonna play out easier by using a Vestus 15 megawatt turbine or a Siemens older offshore turbine that has a track record with it. Yolanda Padron: I think initially it’ll have to be. Using what’s already been established and kind of the devil, you know? Right. I, I think it’ll, there’s a lot of companies that are coming together and, and using what’s done in the field and what operational information they have to be able to, to. Take that information and to create new studies that could be done on these new blades, on these new technologies, uh, to be able to take that next step into innovation without compromising any [00:12:00] of the, of the money, any of the aspects really like lowering your risk Allen Hall: portfolio. Yeah. ’cause the risk goes all the way down to the OEMs, right. If the developer fails and the OEM doesn’t get paid. It, it’s a. Catastrophic down the chain event that Siemens investors are looking to avoid, obviously. So they’re gonna be also looking at the financing of these companies to decide whether they’re going to sell them turbines and. The question comes up is how much are they gonna ask for a deposit before they will deliver the first turbine? It may be most of the money up front. Uh, it generally is, unless you’re a big developer. So this is gonna be an interesting, uh, turning point for the offshore wind industry. And I know in 2026 we’re gonna see a lot more news about it, and probably some names we haven’t heard of in a while. Coming back into offshore wind. Don’t miss the UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight 2025 in Edinburg on December 11th. Over 550 delegates and 100 exhibitors will be at this game changing event. [00:13:00] Connect with decision makers, explore market ready innovations and secure the partnerships to accelerate your growth. Register now and take your place at the center of the UK’s offshore Wind future. Just visit supply chain spotlight.co.uk and register today. Well, as we all know, the offshore wind industry has sort of a problem, which is now starting to come more prevalent, which is the first generation of offshore wind turbines that prove that the technology could work at scale or getting old. We’re also developing a lot of new wind turbines, so the blade links are getting much longer. We don’t have a lot of design history on them. Decommissioning is expensive. Of course, anything offshore is expensive. What if we can make those blades last longer offshore, how would we do that? Well, that question has come up a number of times at many of the, the conferences that I have attended, and it looks like ORI Catapult, which is based in the UK and has their test center [00:14:00] in Blythe, England, is working with Blade Dina, which is a Danish engineering company that’s now owned by Res. So if you haven’t. Seeing anything from Blade Dina, you’re not paying attention. You should go to the website and check them out. Uh, they have all kinds of great little technology and I call it little technology, but innovative technology to make blades last longer. So some really cool things from the group of Blade Dina, but they’re gonna be working with re catapult to test an 88 meter blade for torsion. And I’m an electrical engineer. I’m gonna admit it up front, Yolanda. I don’t know a lot about torsional testing. I’ve seen it done a little bit on aircraft wings, but I haven’t seen it done on wind turbine blades. And my understanding, talking to a lot of blade experts like yourself is when you start to twist a blade, it’s not that easy to simulate the loads of wind loads that would happen normally on a turbine in the laboratory. Yolanda Padron: Absolutely. I think this is going to be so [00:15:00] exciting as someone in operations, traditionally in operations, uh, because I think a lot of the, the technology that we’ve seen so far and the development of a lot of these wind projects has been from teams that are very theory based. And so they’ve, they’ve seen what simulations can be done on a computer, and those are great and those are perfect, but. As everyone knows, the world is a crazy place. And so there’s so many factors that you might not even think to consider before going into operations and operating this, uh, wind farm for 10, 20 years. And so something that Blade Dina is doing is bringing a lot of that operational information and seeing, like applying that to the blade testing to be able to, to get us to. The next step of being able to innovate while knowing a little bit [00:16:00]more of what exactly you’re putting on there and not taking as big a risk. Allen Hall: Does the lack of torsional testing increase the risk? Because if you listen to, uh, a, a lot of blade structure people, one of the things that’s discussed, and Blaina has been working on this for a couple of years, I went back. Two or three years to see what some of the discussions were. They’ve been working with DTU for quite a while, but Dina has, uh, but they think that some of the aging issues are really related to torsion, not to flap wise or edgewise movement of the blade, if that’s the case, particularly on longer blades, newer blades, where they’re lighter. If that’s the case, is there momentum in the industry to create a standard on how to. Do this testing because I, I know it’s gonna be difficult. I, I can imagine all the people from Blaina that are working on it, and if you’ve met the Blaina folk, there [00:17:00] are pretty bright people and they’ve been working with DTU for a number of years. Everybody in this is super smart. But when you try to get something into an IEC standard, you try to simplify where it can be repeatable. Is this. Uh, is it even possible to get a repeatable torsion test or is it gonna be very specific to the blade type and, or it is just gonna be thousands of hours of engineering even to get to a torsion test? Yolanda Padron: I think right now it’ll be the thousands of hours of engineering that we’re seeing, which isn’t great, but hopefully soon there, there could be some sort of. A way to, to get all of these teams together and to create a bit of a more robust standard. Of course, these standards aren’t always perfect. We’ve seen that in, in other aspects such as lightning, but it at least gets you a starting point to, to be able to, to have everyone being compliance with, with a similar [00:18:00] testing parameters. Allen Hall: When I was at DTU, oh boy, it’s probably been a year and a half, maybe two years ago. Yikes. A lot has happened. We were able to look at, uh, blades that had come off the first offshore wind project off the coast of Denmark. These blades were built like a tank. They could live another 20, 30 years. I think they had been on in the water for 20 plus years. If I remember correctly. I was just dumbfounded by it, like, wow. That’s a long time for a piece of fiberglass to, to be out in such a harsh environment. And when they started to structurally test it to see how much life it had left in it, it was, this thing could last a lot longer. We could keep these blades turned a lot longer. Is that a good design philosophy though? Are should we be doing torsional testing to extend the lifetime to. 40, 50 years because I’m concerned now that the, well, the reality is you like to have everything fall apart at once. The gearbox to fail, the generator to fail, the [00:19:00] blades, to fail, the tower, to fail all of it at the same time. That’s your like ideal engineering design. And Rosemary always says the same thing, like you want everything to fall apart and the same day. 25 years out because at 25 years out, there’s probably a new turbine design that’s gonna be so much massively better. It makes sense to do it. 20 years is a long time. Does it make sense to be doing torsional testing to extend the lifetime of these blades past like the 20 year lifespan? Or is, or, or is the economics of it such like, if we can make these turbines in 50 years, we’re gonna do it regardless of what the bearings will hold. Yolanda Padron: From, from speaking to different people in the field, there’s a lot of appetite to try to extend the, the blade lifetime as long as the permits are. So if it’s a 50 year permit to try to get it to those 50 years as much as possible, so you don’t have to do a lot of that paperwork and a lot of the, if you have to do [00:20:00] anything related to the mono piles, it’s a bit of a nightmare. Uh, and just trying to, to see that, and of course. I agree that in a perfect world, everything would fail at once, but it doesn’t. Right? And so there you are seeing in the lifetime maybe you have to do a gearbox replacement here and there. And so, and having the, the blades not be the main issue or not having blades in the water and pieces as long as possible or in those 50 years, then you can also tackle some of the other long-term solutions to see if you, if you can have that wind farm. For those 50 years or if you are going to have to sort of either replace some of the turbines or, or eat up some of that time left over in the permit that you have. Allen Hall: Yeah, because I think the industry is moving that way to test gear boxes and to test bearings. RD test systems has made a number of advancements and test beds to do just that, to, [00:21:00] to test these 15, 20, 25 megawatt turbines for lifetime, which we haven’t done. As much of this probably the industry should have. It does seem like we’re trying to get all the components through some sort of life testing, whatever that is, but we haven’t really understood what life testing means, particularly with blades. Right? So the, the issue of torsion, which is popped its head up probably every six months. There’s a question about should we be testing for torsion that. Is in line with bearing testing that’s in line with gearbox testing. If we are able to do that, where we spend a little more money on the development side and the durability side, that would dramatically lower the cost of operations, right? Yolanda Padron: Absolutely. It, it’d lower the cost of operations. It would lower the ask. Now that. A lot of these companies are transition, are [00:22:00]transitioning to be a bit more privatized. It’ll lower the risk long term for, for getting some of those financial loans out, for these projects to actually take place. And, you know, you’ll, you’re having a, a site last 50 years, you’re going to go through different cycles. Different political cycles. So you won’t have that, um, you won’t have that to, to factor in too much, into, into your risk of whether, whether or not you, you have a permit today and don’t have it tomorrow. Allen Hall: It does bring the industry to a interesting, uh, crossroads if we can put a little more money into the blades to make them last 25 years. Pretty regularly like the, the, you’re almost guaranteeing it because of the technology that bleeding that’s gonna develop with Ory Catapult and you get the gearbox and you can get the generator and bearings all to do the same thing. [00:23:00] Are you willing to pay a little bit more for that turbine? Because I think in today’s world or last year’s world, the answer was no. I wanted the cheapest blade. I wanted the cheapest, uh, to sell. I could get, I wanna put ’em on a tower, I’m gonna call it done. And then at least in the United States, like repower, it’s boom, 10 years it’s gonna repower. So I don’t care about year 20. I don’t even care about year 11, honestly, that those days have are gone for a little while, at least. Do you think that there’s appetite for say, a 10% price increase? Maybe a 15% say 20. Let’s just go crazy and say it’s a 20% price increase to then know, hey, we have some lifecycle testing. We’re really confident in the durability these turbines is. There’s a trade off there somewhere there, right? Yolanda Padron: Yeah. I mean, spending 10, 20% of CapEx to it, it. Will, if you can dramatically increase [00:24:00] the, the lifetime of the blades and not just from the initial 10 years, making them 20 years like we’re talking about, but some of these blades are failing before they hit that 10 year mark because of that lack of testing, right. That we’ve seen, we’ve talked to so many people about, and it’s an unfortunate reality. But it is a reality, right? And so it is something that if you’re, you’re either losing money just from having to do a lot of repairs or replacements, or you’re losing money from all of the downtime and not having that generation until you can get those blade repairs or replacements. So in spending a little bit more upfront, I, I feel like there should be. Great appetite from a lot of these companies to, to spend that money and not have to worry about that in the long term. Allen Hall: Yeah, I think the 20 26, 27, Joel would always say it’s 2027, but let’s just say 2027. If you have an [00:25:00] opportunity to buy a really hard and vested turbine or a new ing y, twin headed dragon and turbine, whatever, they’re gonna call this thing. I think they’re gonna stick to the European turbine. I really do. I think the lifetime matters here. And having security in the testing to show that it’s gonna live that long will make all the little difference to the insurance market, to the finance market. And they’re gonna force, uh, the developers’ hands that’s coming, Yolanda Padron: you know, developing of a project. Of course, we see so many projects and operations and everything. Um, but developing a project does take years to happen. So if you’re developing a project and you think, you know, this is great because I can have this project be developed and it will take me and it’ll be alive for a really long time and it’ll be great and I’ll, I’ll be able to, to see that it’s a different, it’s a different business case too, of how much money you’re going to bring into the [00:26:00]company by generating a lot more and a lot more time and having to spend less upfront in all of the permitting. Because if instead of having to develop two projects, I can just develop one and it’ll last as long as two projects, then. Do you really have your business case made for you? Especially if it’s just a 10 to 20% increase instead of a doubling of all of the costs and effort. Speaker 4: Australia’s wind farms are growing fast, but are your operations keeping up? Join us February 17th and 18th at Melbourne’s Poolman on the park for Wind Energy o and M Australia 2026, where you’ll connect with the experts solving real problems in maintenance asset management. And OEM relations. Walk away with practical strategies to cut costs and boost uptime that you can use the moment you’re back on site. Register now at W om a 2020 six.com. Wind Energy, o and m Australia is created [00:27:00] by Wind professionals for wind professionals. Because this industry needs solutions, not speeches, Allen Hall: I know Yolanda and I are preparing to go to Woma Wind Energy, o and m Australia, 2026 in February. Everybody’s getting their tickets and their plans made. If you haven’t done that, you need to go onto the website, woma WMA 2020 six.com and register to attend the event. There’s a, there’s only 250 tickets, Yolanda, that’s not a lot. We sold out last year. I think it’s gonna be hard to get a ticket here pretty soon. You want to be there because we’re gonna be talking about everything operations and trying to make turbines in Australia last longer with less cost. And Australians are very, um, adept at making things work. I’ve seen some of their magic up close. It’s quite impressive. Uh, so I’m gonna learn a lot this year. What are you looking forward to at Wilma 26? Yolanda. [00:28:00] Yolanda Padron: I think it’s going to be so exciting to have such a, a relatively small group compared to the different conferences, but even just the fact that it’s everybody talking to each other who’s seen so many different modes of failure and so many different environments, and just everybody coming together to talk solutions or to even just establish relationships for when that problem inevitably arises without having it. Having, I mean, something that I always have so much anxiety about whenever I go to conferences is just like getting bombarded by salespeople all the time, and so this is just going to be great Asset managers, engineers, having everybody in there and having everybody talking the same language and learning from each other, which will be very valuable. At least for me. Allen Hall: It’s always sharing. That’s what I enjoy. And it’s not even necessarily during some of the presentations and the round tables and the, [00:29:00] the panels as much as when you’re having coffee out in the break area or you’re going to dinner at night, or uh, meeting before everything starts in the morning. You just get to learn so much about the wind industry and where people are struggling, where they’re succeeding, how they dealt with some of these problems. That’s the way the industry gets stronger. We can’t all remain in our little foxholes, not looking upside, afraid to poke our head up and look around a little bit. We, we have to be talking to one another and understanding how others have attacked the same problem. And I always feel like once we do that, life gets a lot easier. I don’t know why we’re make it so hard and wind other industries like to talk to one another. We seem somehow close ourselves off. And uh, the one thing I’ve learned in Melbourne last year was. Australians are willing to describe how they have fixed these problems. And I’m just like dumbfounded. Like, wow, that was brilliant. You didn’t get to to Europe and talk about what’s going on [00:30:00] there. So the exchange of information is wonderful, and I know Yolanda, you’re gonna have a great time and so are everybody listening to this podcast. Go to Woma, WOMA 2020 six.com and register. It’s not that much money, but it is a great time and a wonderful learning experience. That wraps up another episode of the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast. And if today’s discussion sparked any questions or ideas, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us on LinkedIn and don’t for, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you found value in today’s conversation, please leave us a review. It really helps other wind energy professionals discover the show and we’ll catch you on the next episode of the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast. This time next [00:31:00] week.
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The BMW Australian PGA last weekend was excellent, and this week our attention turns to The Australian Open at Royal Melbourne. We start with a chat about the weather, it has been very wet in Melbourne, although the forecast for the day prior to the Open is for a hot and dry day, nonetheless the course has had plenty of moisture, what does that mean for it? Nick and Mark discuss.We run through some of the field, and Mark wants Nick to give a view on how some of the big boys will play the three Drivable Par 4's at RM. And we discuss a couple of smokeys who Nick and Mark feel might play well this week.And then we frame up a Betr Talk Birdie Multi with 3 legs. Only one of our multis has come off, but if you were on each of them Mark calculates you're still ahead. pick and Mark explain why they're confident about this one. Before we get the price back for the multi from Betr, Dan raises that he has spotted Mark fighting with wolfpackers on Twitter again....Mark doesn't deny it, in fact leans into it. And then the odds for the multi are in. A handy 21 bucks. Remember to gamble responsibly.We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners:BMW, luxury and comfort for the 19th hole;Titleist, the #1 ball in golf;FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf;PING will help you play your best;Golf Clearance Outlet, they beat everyone's prices;Betr, the fastest and easiest betting app in Australia;And watchMynumbers and Southern Golf Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
International students are being warned not to sell their bank accounts or identities for ‘quick cash' as they leave Australia after finishing their studies. Australian Federal Police has cautioned that doing so can link them to criminal networks or used as mule accounts. Experts say one can be held liable even when they've left the country. Melbourne-based lawyer Sharad Malik explains the legal consequences as students share their encounters with scammers.
After a whirlwind year of weddings, travel, motherhood and heartbreak, Tess is finally back in the studio for a long-awaited solo chat. Fresh off her honeymoon and settling back into life in Melbourne, she opens up about the emotional contrasts of 2025, the joy of marriage and family, and the profound grief of losing her mum.In this episode, Tess gets raw, honest but also offers some candid discussions on her honeymoon recap, wellness, routines, and all the little rituals helping her feel grounded again. She answers your most-asked questions, shares the practical hacks she's loving, and brings you behind the scenes of what life really looks like right now.IN THIS EPISODE:A full life update post-honeymoon and how Tess has been feeling returning homeWhy she and Shaun aren't rushing baby number two (but it's on the horizon)Travelling with a baby — what worked, what didn't, and the toys that saved themWhy ages 1–3 can be the hardest time to travel (and why it's still worth it)The emotional reality of her mum's cancer diagnosisNavigating caretaking, denial, decision-making and rapid declineThe heartbreaking timing around the wedding and rushing homeWhat grief feels like right now and the metaphysical comfort she's foundThe “rock in your pocket” analogy from Jay Shetty and why it resonatedHow routine is grounding her: slow mornings, movement, simple pleasuresThe wellness habits she's prioritising for the rest of 2024How she uses ChatGPT to structure her day, meals, supplements and even her pre-wedding glow-upCurrent training routine: lower cortisol workouts, more strength & PilatesHormone-aligned training (why she doesn't run on her period anymore)Screen-time boundaries and the device that locks her apps at 7:30pmThe peptide stack she's using now that she's stopped breastfeedingRed light therapy, sauna routines and creating a consistent weekly rhythmThe sentimental ritual she's obsessed with: journaling for RomeeThe unexpected gift found in her mum's apartment — decades of her journalsWhy she's focusing on slowness, softness and gentleness to end the yearThe Tess Talks “diary entry” message for this week: being kinder to yourselfFollow me on Instagram: @tess.shanahan & @tesstalksofficial Follow me on TikTok: @tessshanahanFollow me on YouTube: TessShanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the first episode of our two-part World Mayors Summit special, we heard from mayors around the world about the power of convenings like the Summit to unite city leaders and spark collaboration. In this second episode, we explore what that collaboration looks like in practice, from new approaches to urban planning and the challenge of energy-hungry data centres, to fossil-free trucks and greener and cleaner shipping routes.We also explore the outcomes for cities that came out of COP30 with voices from people who were on the ground in Belém…and also from a Brazilian climate leader who had a front-row seat before, during, and after what many have been calling the most important COP since the Paris Agreement. Photo credit: © C40 CitiesSpecial thanks to Pauline Eloi, Director of the Executive C40 Office and Yasmin Calandrini, Manager, CHAMP National Engagement, for their on-the-ground support in Rio for the production of this episode. Featured guests:Kirk Watson, Mayor of Austin, USACarola Schouten, Mayor of Rotterdam, NetherlandsNick Reece, Lord Mayor of Melbourne, AustraliaChristiana Figueres, Founding Partner of Global Optimism and Co-presenter of Outrage + OptimismIlan Cuperstein, C40 Regional Director for Latin America and Head of International Relations for the City of Rio de Janeiro, BrazilMark Watts, Executive Director of C40 CitiesLars Weiss, Lord Mayor of Copenhagen, DenmarkEduardo Pimentel, Mayor of Curitiba, BrazilEirik Lae Solberg, Governing Mayor of Oslo, NorwayDr. Nasiphi Moya, Mayor of Tshwane, South AfricaLinks:Outrage + Optimism - Inside COPLearn about the many versions of COP30's "Global Mutirão"Winners: Clean, Reliable Transportation (Oslo Fossil Free Trucks)Tshwane C40 Cities regional sustainability masterclassThe Environmental Cost of Data CentersCOP30 Local Leaders Forum Statement83 Countries Join Call to End Fossil Fuels at COP30If you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website: https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/ Cities 1.5 is produced by the University of Toronto Press and the C40 Centre, and is supported by C40 Cities. You can sign up to the Centre newsletter here. https://thecentre.substack.com/ Cities 1.5 is hosted by David Miller. It's written and produced by Peggy Whitfield and Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/ Our executive producer is Chiara Morfeo. Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/ Cities 1.5 music is by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/
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In this episode, Alyssa and Nadia record together in person for the first time in a while, bringing a different energy to their conversation. They tackle two major topics that come up during the holiday season: sleep and family dynamics.Alyssa just returned from a week in Melbourne, Australia, where she trained with physical therapists on the connection between sleep, pain, and healing. She learned about custom bed fitting and plans to bring this knowledge into her clinic. The conversation reveals a fascinating insight: when you're chronically sleep-deprived, your brain actually stops recognizing how tired you are.Nadia opens up about her inconsistent sleep schedule due to constantly shifting between school, home, and travel. Surprisingly, she handles jet lag well everywhere except when returning home to California, where even a 3-hour time difference hits hard. They explore whether this is because home triggers a parasympathetic response, allowing her body to finally relax.The discussion takes a more serious turn when Alyssa expresses concern about Eric's graveyard shift schedule (9:30 PM to 9:00 AM) and the connection between chronic sleep deprivation and dementia. While Eric can fall asleep anywhere when he's not working, Alyssa learned this isn't actually a good sign—it indicates the body needs more regular sleep.The second half dives into family dynamics during the holidays. Nadia shares that protecting her peace means going home, not avoiding it. For her, family is always the most important thing, and being away makes the eventual return feel even more necessary. She describes home as "time for herself" because she has fewer responsibilities there—no dishes, no cooking, just being present.Alyssa brings up how her room has been transformed into a guest room, with all of Nadia's decorations and posters removed. Nadia admits it doesn't really feel like her room anymore, but she's accepted it. She reflects on how she used to revert to her 16-year-old self when coming home, but now without those physical reminders, it's easier to just be present.They touch on the pressure many people feel around family during the holidays—the loaded questions about relationships, jobs, and life plans. Nadia's approach is to "suck it up" and show up because maintaining family connection is worth more than avoiding temporary discomfort.The episode wraps with a question to listeners: are they ready for expert guests to join the podcast, or do they prefer the existing format?TakeawaysChronic sleep deprivation makes it harder to recognize you're sleep-deprivedWorking graveyard shifts can have long-term health consequences, including increased dementia riskBeing able to fall asleep anywhere isn't necessarily a good sign—it can indicate sleep debtFor some people, protecting your peace means going home, not avoiding familyHome can feel like "time for yourself" when you have fewer daily responsibilities thereComing home during holidays can trigger old patterns and versions of yourselfPhysical spaces and childhood rooms hold emotional significance, even when transformedFamily loyalty and maintaining connections can outweigh temporary discomfortHoliday gatherings often come with loaded questions about life milestonesRecording in person versus remotely changes the dynamic of conversationChapters0:10–2:08 – Recording Together in Person for the First Time2:09–5:27 – Alyssa's Trip to Melbourne and What She Learned About Sleep5:28–7:24 – Nadia's Sleep Patterns and Jet Lag at Home7:25–8:54 – Concerns About Eric's Graveyard Shift and Dementia Risk8:55–10:38 – Family Dynamics During the Holidays10:39–12:23 – The Question: Family Loyalty vs. Protecting Your Peace12:24–14:25 – Why Nadia Chooses to Go Home14:26–16:06 – Home as Time for Yourself16:07–17:52 – Reverting to Your High School Self17:53–18:57 – Nadia's Room Becoming a Guest Room18:58–19:54 – Looking Ahead: Will Nadia Move Back? Will There Be Guests?
Join Captain Jeff, Captain Nick, Producer Liz, Nick Camacho, Alpha Juliet. Enjoy! APG 686 SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS AND PICS 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:40 NEWS 00:05:58 PRELIMINARY REPORT - United B38M near Salt Lake City, Cracked Windshield, Collision with Weather Balloon 00:17:22 FINAL REPORT - Virgin Australia B738 at Perth Aligned with Runway Edge Lights for Takeoff 00:28:46 FINAL REPORT(S) - Bamboo B789 at Melbourne, Overran Runway on Takeoff 00:40:23 FINAL REPORT - Report: Creebec DH8A at Val d'Or, Near Collision with Terrain 00:52:11 Forgotten Boeing 737: Air India Sells 43-Year-Old 737-200 It Didn't Realize It Owned 00:54:27 GETTING TO KNOW US 01:07:21 COFFEE FUND 01:09:15 FEEDBACK 01:09:27 Tim Van Raam - Finally Solos! 01:15:30 Peter Tarantelli - Amphib DC-3 01:22:59 Roberta Westwood - 683 - Would the Real Checkpoint Charlie Please Stand Up? 01:28:48 Texas Anla'Shok - Grand Theft Auto Airport Accuracy? 01:37:05 Texas Charlie - As Long As It Flies 01:38:59 Andy Harris - Why don't all of our airports have high definition cameras pointed at runways to capture critical incidents? 01:42:48 Jim Fulton - A Wonderful Balloon Flight 01:48:33 Gubby - Halifax Bomber Wings and Spicy Funions! 01:53:31 WRAP UP Watch the video of our live stream recording! Go to our YouTube channel! Give us your review in iTunes! I'm "airlinepilotguy" on Facebook, and "airlinepilotguy" on Twitter. feedback@airlinepilotguy.com airlinepilotguy.com ATC audio from https://LiveATC.net Intro/outro Music, Coffee Fund theme music by Geoff Smith thegeoffsmith.com Dr. Steph's intro music by Nevil Bounds Capt Nick's intro music by Kevin from Norway (aka Kevski) Copyright © AirlinePilotGuy 2025, All Rights Reserved Airline Pilot Guy Show by Jeff Nielsen is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License
Brittany shares her extraordinary journey from a challenging conception to a life-changing premature birth experience. After 18 months of trying to conceive with low AMH levels, Brittany and her husband Braden welcomed their son Tulla at just 28 weeks following a dramatic turn of events. What began as routine monitoring for IUGR (intrauterine growth restriction) quickly escalated into preeclampsia, emergency caesarean, and a four-month NICU journey that included heart surgery in Melbourne. Brittany's story is one of resilience, advocacy, and the incredible strength of the parent-baby bond formed in the most challenging circumstances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today I catch up with David Talley — a man serving a 100-year prison sentence for crimes that should only have carried a decade behind bars.Now, more than 20 years later, David is still fighting for a resentencing hearing. We talk about how that fight is progressing, and about a recent stint in confinement following an issue with his cellmate.Despite the contraband not being his, David was punished — spending two months in segregation, losing his job, his cell, and now finding himself housed in a punishment wing surrounded by drugs, gangs, and violence… all at the age of 63.A raw and honest look inside one man's ongoing struggle for justice and survival behind bars. If you know of someone who can help David please get in touch hereOne Minute Remaining LIVE in Melbourne get your tix now EARLY AND AD FREE ACCESS: for as little as $1.69 a week!Apple + HERE Patreon and find us on Facebook here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Daisy and Lehmo are back and start the show with the All Sports Report as McLaren bungle an almost guaranteed win for Oscar Piastri in Qatar. We want you to pump yourself up with Monday Brag Artist, we announce the winner of our Australian Open Pro-Am competition, and Greg Rust is on the line to discuss what went wrong for McLaren at the Qatar GP, and the controversial finish to the Supercars Championship Grand Final in Adelaide. Off the back off the opening of Melbourne's Metro Tunnel, Lehmo delivers his top 5 tunnels of all time, then Daisy details how he got sucked in to the Black Friday sales. 2010 Australian Open Golf Champion Geoff Ogilvy calls in from Royal Melbourne ahead of this weekend's tournament, and he has some advice for Lehmo for Wednesday's pro-am. Finally, we ask Rush Hour Family member Sarah what she's having for dinner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Superstar Irish comedian and goodest of fwends, David O'Doherty asks a Fwend Question! Plus we spend a good deal of time discussing bad hair cuts, and - unrelated - Georgia has accidentally dyed her hair the same colour as Rhys. It's Fwends!FWENDS WITH BENEFITS IS HERE! You can now support us coming into your ears each week. Not like that. Grow up. Details below.- - -CONTACTVoicemail - speakpipe.com/fwendspodEmail - fwendspod@gmail.comMail - PO Box 24144, Melbourne, VIC 3001, AustraliaFWENDS WITH BENEFITSGet ad free listening and access to the Simple Marvellous archive! (Simply Marvellous both the perfect adjective and also actually just the name of the old show).Apple - Subscribe above!Not Apple - https://fwends.supercast.comRATE AND REVIEWOf course you've already subscribed or followed the show, now we'd love you to leave a rating and a review. In whatever podcast app you're in right now, just throw down the 5 stars. Will make our day, and help to get the podcast into more people's ears (which will ultimately mean even bigger name guests for you!)INSTAGRAMFwends PodGeorgia MooneyRhys NicholsonKyran NicholsonYOUTUBESoon (how soon we don't know) you will be able to watch clips of the show on YouTube, click through and hit subscribe now to get them the second they appear: Fwends Pod YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Der Wohnungsmangel in Australiens Ballungsräumen ist groß. Bis 2029 sollen 400.000 Wohnungen fehlen, so die Schätzung von Experten. Doch wie soll dieses Problem gelöst werden? Eine Ausstellung in Melbourne hat vielleicht eine Antwort auf diese Frage. Denn sie blickt nach Wien, wo staatlich geförderter Wohnraum groß geschrieben wird.
Albanese’s wedding guest list raises fresh questions on the “Mean Girls” inquiry, Guy Pearce quits social media after spreading shocking Israel misinformation. Plus, Melbourne kids hide under desks amid injecting-room crime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kor-joogaha madaxa bannaan ee dowladda Australia u qaabilsan Internet-ka, ayaa sheegaysa in baabuurta casriga ah – ee loo yaqaan smart cars – loo adeegsanaayo in lagu basaasao laguna raadraaco haweenka la kulma tacaddiyada guryaha. Godka tareennada hoos maraan ee Metro Tunnel oo ku yaalla Melbourne ayaa 24 saacadoo guduhood adeegsaday in ka badan 70,000 oo rakaab markii ugu horreysey ee la furay.
We were especially excited to record this week's episode as we are joined by three fantastic guests, Andrew, Joe and Carlo otherwise known as Sooshi Mango.These three hilarious Italian Australians are famous worldwide for their comedy and we love how they use entertainment and laughter to celebrate our heritage. We loved chatting with the guys about their Italian heritage, hearing of their passion to keep the culture alive and why being Italian is the best thing ever!Thanks for listening and a big thanks to our sponsors for this week's episode- Melbourne Arancini. In 2016 husband and wife team Paul and Laura Muscara started Melbourne Arancini, supplying Melbourne and regional Victoria with handmade, delicious arancini made with the freshest ingredients. Arancini flavours range from traditional Bolognese Ragu, Four Cheese Broccolini, Pizzaiola, Arrabiata and fan favourite Chicken, Leek and Mushroom. The Christmas season is here and that means their famous Garlic Prawn Arancini are back and available now for something extra special for your Christmas celebrations! They really are Melbourne's best, made fresh. Sooshi Mango on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sooshimango?igsh=MThzM3Vrb2o2cmNwZw==Melbourne Arancini on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/melbournearancini?igsh=NmtjbGFpMmoyd2U5Melbourne Arancini Website:https://www.melbournearancini.com.au/
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The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 205 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Donnie Adams! Dr Donnie Adams is based at the Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne, Australia. He obtained his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from University of Malaya under the Bright Sparks scholarship and was awarded the University of Malaya's Excellence Award 2016: PhD Completion in Less than 3 Years. His significant contributions to the field have been recognised with several awards, including the Australian Council for Educational Leaders (VIC) Fellowship Award 2025 and the Emerald Young Researcher Award 2021 from Emerald Publishing. Additionally, he was featured by Britishpedia as one of the 'Successful People in Malaysia' in Education. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Educational Research and Evaluation and is an editorial board member of several top-tier journals. With a strong commitment to education reform, his work has shaped inclusive school leadership practices across the Asia-Pacific, driving meaningful and systemic change by empowering teachers and future leaders. He has engaged in professional consultation and research partnerships with leading institutions worldwide, including the Ministries of Education in Malaysia and the Maldives, the Department of Education in the Philippines, the British Council in Nepal, ETH Zürich in Switzerland, The HEAD Foundation in Singapore, UNICEF, Teach For Malaysia, and the Asian Universities Alliance. The Game Changers podcast is produced by Evan Phillips supported by a School for tomorrow (aschoolfortomorrow.com), and powered by CIRCLE Education. The podcast is hosted on SoundCloud and distributed through Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts. Please subscribe and tell your friends you like what you are hearing. You can contact us at gamechangers@circle.education, on Twitter and Instagram via @GameChangersPC, and you can also connect with Phil via LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. Let's go!
Hello Groovers, This week's Liquid Sunshine was pure instinct—two hours of digging through the crates with no plan, just letting the records speak for themselves. From Barry White's orchestral soul to Secret Squirrel's underground heat, the journey moved through disco classics, Latin funk detours, and deep edits that only the heads know about but everyone loves. Sometimes the best sets happen when you trust your ears and let the music guide you—this was one of those nights. Clickety Click on the link to listen Oh yeah, good times! Deejay Maarten Vlot KC Tracklist Barry White - Let The Music Play Love Unlimited - Oh Love, Well We Finally Made It Celebrity BBQ Sauce Band - Formula of Passion Djeko & K'You - Money Don't Spend Me Demis Rousos - Love Is Geraldine Hunt - Can't Fake The Feeling Armstrong - Love Hangover Secret Squirel #8 - Love Vibration Loose Joints - Tell You (Today) Moplen - Jingo Grupo Macho - San Salvador JV Edits - A1 Snax - Turn It Digwan - Riders On The Storm Sleazy McQueen - Pretty Baby Put on your boogie pants and dancing shoes and come on down for some Liquid Sunshine. It's sexy music, for sexy people. Liquid Sunshine is a weekly radio show on 2XX FM in Australia, and The Face Radio in Brooklyn, USA, playing the best Deep Funk, Rare Groove, Disco & Beats - All The Good Stuff. And we also DJ out in the wild! We regularly do shows in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and along the Australian East Coast. 2025 will see us on the stages of the European summer festivals, the booths of the European night clubs and near the pools of Bali's finest venues. We are also a full service law firm to the music industry, providing advice to DJs, Producers, Musicians, Venues and Fetival Organisers. Link up, tune in and shake ya booty with Maarten Vlot - podcast, browse the socials, or get in contact via this link: https://linktr.ee/liquidsunshineradio or Stream live at The Face Radio, The Soul of Brooklyn https://thefaceradio.com every Friday 10pm – Midnite Brooklyn / 3 am – 5am London / 12pm - 2pm Oz
This week, Naomi Loveday shared a powerful message on forgiveness titled “Forgiving the Unforgivable.” When she's not leading our Media Team or serving in Praise and Worship, Naomi works as a drug and alcohol counsellor with a deep passion for supporting people who've experienced trauma. For years, she wrestled with anger and bitterness from painful events in her past Feelings that kept her tied to those moments and made healing feel out of reach. But when God gently nudged her toward the difficult journey of forgiveness, Naomi began to experience the freedom and peace that can come when we release what's been holding us captive. Content Note: This message includes references to trauma and abuse. We invite you to engage in whatever way feels safest for you.To support the ministry of Melbourne Inclusive Church go to: www.michurch.org.au/give Melbourne Inclusive Church boldly and proudly proclaims Christ's equal love for all people regardless of their ability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, gender, race, ethnicity, or culture. Melbourne Inclusive Church is part of the EMI Global family of churches.
Breakups can be hard on all of us, they can shake our sense of self in ways we don't expect. For men, the emotional impact is not something that's often spoken about. They're taught to suck it up and get on with it. In this episode of This Complex Life, I sit down with Michael Wilson, a Research Fellow focused on men's mental health and suicide prevention to talk about why men often struggle silently during breakups and how society's ideas about masculinity shape the way they cope.We explore how shame, identity loss and isolation can build after a relationship ends, and why many men do not seek help until they reach a crisis point. There is another way to move through it. Understanding, connection and emotional honesty can help men rebuild their sense of self with more clarity and confidence.In this conversation, we talk about • Why breakups can shake men's identity • How conditioning around masculinity affects emotional expression • The role shame plays in silence • What men wish they could say but feel they cannot • How to support men without jumping into solutions • Ways to rebuild confidence after a relationship endsIf you are working through a breakup or navigating a season of change, you do not have to do it alone.Connect with Michael Wilson: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-wilson-4b2090164/ Michael Wilson is a Research Fellow focused on men's mental health and suicide prevention, based with Orygen at the University of Melbourne.Since 2018, Michael has published and presented research both nationally and internationally across a range of subjects, including healthy masculinities and mental health in young men, improving training for mental health practitioners around engaging and responding to help-seeking men, and understanding risk and protective factors associated with suicidal thoughts and behaviours in men.His research currently focuses on men's mental health and suicide risk in the context of intimate partner relationship breakdown.Resources: Main paper: https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2026-40673-001.html Other research: https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?hl=en&user=avSkawsAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&authuser=1&sortby=pubdate Mental Health Academy course on understanding men's suicide risk post breakup: https://www.mentalhealthacademy.com.au/catalogue/courses/breaking-up-breaking-down-understanding-and-addressing-mens-suicide-risk-in-the-context-of-intimate-relationship-breakdownConnected Teens https://marievakakis.com.au/connected-teens/Connect with Marie https://thetherapyhub.com.au/ https://marievakakis.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis/Submit a question to the Podcast
Season 19, Episode 11: The decisions made about international cricket over the next couple of years are likely to have a major influence on how the game is played for decades to come. With much on the line and much up in the air, Paul Marsh decided it was time to come back to the sport that was his first love, returning to again lead the Australian Cricketers Association. Needless to say, there was a lot to get through when Adam and Geoff sat down with a man who is right at the heart of these major debates. Pre-order your copy of Bedtime Tales for Cricket Tragics: linktr.ee/tfwbook The Melbourne launch is November 27 at the Commercial Club in Fitzroy Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Want to stop snoring?! Get 5% off a Zeus with the code TFW2025 at zeussleeps.com Get yourself some lovely BIG Boots UK, with 10% off at this link: https://www.bigboots.co.uk/?ref=thefinalword Get some Final Word Stomping Ground beer... order now: stompingground.beer Maurice Blackburn Lawyers - fighting for workers since 1919: mauriceblackburn.com.au Get your big NordVPN discount: nordvpn.com/tfw Get 10% off Glenn Maxwell's sunnies: t20vision.com/FINALWORD Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Send us a textAbout Dr. Monica Jong:Assistant Professor, Discipline of Optometry, University of Canberra, Australia Asia Optometric Myopia Academy (AOMA) Advisor Visiting Fellow, School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney Secretary of the Refractive Error Working Group, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness Former International Myopia Institute (IMI) Executive Director, BHVI SydneyMonica is a graduate from the Optometry program at the University of Melbourne, where she also completed her PhD investigating the structure and function relationship using optical coherence tomography in inherited retinal disease She then undertook a postdoctoral fellowship at the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Toronto in retinal imaging and blood flow in diabetic eye disease. Monica is the former Executive Director of the International Myopia Institute (IMI), the premier working group of over one experts in the field of myopia established after the first WHO-BHVI Meeting on Myopia in 2015 to advance myopia research, education and patient care, to prevent future vision impairment and blindness. Monica led the IMI from its inception in 2015 until late 2021 and under her direction the IMI has brought consensus to the area of myopia management, published two volumes of white papers in the Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences high impact journal, clinical summaries in up to fourteen languages, as well as a chairside reference for practitioners. Monica has authored numerous peer reviewed publications in the area of myopia and high myopia risk factors, pathology and epidemiology. She co-authored the WHO report on the Impact of Myopia and High Myopia, and was the co-creator of the first accredited global online myopia management education program. Monica speaks regularly at key international scientific and practitioner meetings between teaching and mentoring students.---If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/