Podcasts about Mount Isa

Robbie Katter has raised alarm over the potential closure of Dyno Nobel’s fertiliser plant near Mount Isa, blaming surging power prices under Labor’s energy policies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here we go again with the whinge fest about Air New Zealand's prices. I get it. I try book the same flights as everybody else and when you're trying to fly some obscure route from this province to province its gets expensive. Quickly. But here we are again with politicians telling us fibs - telling us they can wave a magic wand and fix all of our problems. This time is James Meager - going in to bat for the South Island. He says flying shouldn't just be for the rich, the government is going to take action and is talking about underwriting airlines. Do we want the government underwriting the purchase of turbo prop planes? Really? We've heard this all before of course. They've gone after the banks, the supermarkets, and the price of petrol. I can't tell you how many painstaking and frustrating interviews I've done with ministers of all colours and stripes who swear black and blue they'll sort it out and then don't. What's worse? The person that punches you in the nose? Or the doctor that says they'll fix it when they know you can't? Here's the thing, if you wanna book the main trunk line, it's relatively inexpensive, providing you're not booking last minute. There's Jetstar keeping Air New Zealand honest. That's competition. But if you're flying Kerikeri to Dunedin tomorrow, guess what? It will cost plenty. Why? Because they've got you over a barrel. You need to fly. It's short notice. 8000 people live in Kerikeri and 130,000 in Dunedin, these routes are often empty. The fact is running a profitable airline in a sparsely populated country is bloody difficult. And we want them to be profitable, otherwise we have no airline and we're a backwater banana republic. And the regional players - they're no better off. Air Chathams the other week was threatening to pull out of Whakatane unless the council paid for a new Cessna. Everyone compares us to the Australians - but have a look at outback Queensland. You pay thousands just to get to Brisbane. Show me a headline about flights being cheaper from Dunedin to Bali than Dunedin to Auckland and I'll show you one about Mount Isa to Brisbane and Brisbane to Canada. Population matters and guess what? We're a blip on the radar. And as for the promise that some politician will swoop in and save the day - it's about as reliable as planes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richmond is a town halfway between Mount Isa and Townsville. The town has faced flooding that has significantly impacted western Queensland. Mayor of Richmond, John Warburton, told Dean Miller on 4BC Drive, "Mainly all the transport and main roads, connections should be okay. There's going to be some flood damage on them." "The country looks spectacular, honestly." "I've been out here all my life, and this is probably the best we've seen this country up here in the last ten years," Mayor Warburton continued. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview with Kevin Das, Senior Technical Consultant of Frontier Minerals Ltd.Recording date: 8th April 2025New Frontier Minerals, dual-listed on the London and Australian Stock Exchanges, is strategically positioning itself in Australia's critical minerals sector with a focused approach to exploration and development. The company is advancing two key projects: the Harts Range project near Alice Springs and a copper development in Northwest Queensland.The Harts Range project has generated significant interest following recent airborne geophysical surveys that identified 46 potential targets, exceeding management expectations. The company's exploration focus centers on high-value heavy rare earth elements, particularly dysprosium and terbium, which are primarily sourced from China and are essential for defense applications and electric vehicles."What we have at Harts Range which makes it different to all the other rare earth projects is we have their high value heavy rare earths," explains Kevin Das, Senior Technical Consultant for New Frontier Minerals. "These high value heavy rare earths can only be found really in China and there's probably another handful of companies around the world that have these valuable and highly critical minerals."The company has identified two promising prospects at Harts Range, named "Bobs" and "Cusp," where surface sampling has yielded consistently high grades. An interesting feature of the mineralization is that rare earths, uranium, and niobium occur together, creating efficiency in exploration.Simultaneously, New Frontier is advancing its copper project in Northwest Queensland's Mount Isa region. The project includes the "Big One" deposit, containing approximately 2.2 million tons of copper at 1.1% grade. In January, the company signed an MOU with Austral Resources to potentially process ore at their nearby Mount Kelly facility, creating a pathway to production without substantial capital investment."That gives us a real clear pathway to production because we don't have to go to markets to raise $100 million to build a processing facility," Das notes.To fund its exploration activities, New Frontier has divested three non-core assets over the past six months, generating sufficient working capital for planned activities. This approach demonstrates capital discipline and allows the company to focus on its most promising assets without immediate dilution to shareholders.Near-term plans include validating targets at Harts Range, conducting trial processing of copper stockpiles, and drilling at Harts Range later this year. The company's presence in a region attracting major mining companies like Glencore, Anglo America, Rio Tinto, and FMG also creates potential for future M&A activity.Sign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Farmers and residents in South-West Queensland are getting hammered by torrential rain which they didn't know was coming because there is no rain radar in the area. Murweh Mayor Shaun Radnedge told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, "We've been advocating for the last six years that I've been involved, to the federal government of putting a rain radar in the western part of Queensland." "Now, the closest radar is Alice Springs, you have one in Mount Isa, one in Longreach and one in Charleville." "These areas that are getting impacted at the moment had no warning." "For those graveyards that we talk about and it's always cattle and sheep out in those areas, they're going to have huge stock losses because they've never had time to shift their stock," Mr. Radnedge said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fred White VK4NOE became a silent Key on 29th January 2025. Fred was a member of the Mount Isa and Districts Amateur Radio Group when it was formed in 1979. He was known around Australia as an active member of the Royal Navel Amateur Radio Society. He was a regular participant of the RNARS net held on 15 meters on Sunday mornings in the early 80's. REDFEST 25 "Adventures on HF" will be held on the 12th April 2025. Gates open at 9:00 AM. Our new venue will be the Deception Bay North State School, Old Bay Road, Deception Bay. I'm John, Secretary of the Darling Downs Radio Club and what a week it's been. And who expected such a confluence of events demonstrating how useful Amateur Radio could be in a time of stress and emergency? As this segment goes to air, the John Moyle Memorial Field Day will be in its final block. The field day celebrates readiness and willingness to operate portable, without connection to mains power, and to provide training for emergency conditions. And like the universe playing a massive prank, ex-tropical-cyclone Alfred showed us all how exactly ready we would be to deal with an actual natural event, a week before the competition and at least one WICEN training exercise had to be cancelled while we dealt with the civil emergency. News from the Sunshine Coast Amateur Radio Club, this is Gordon VK4VP for those who may have missed this last week due to TC Alfred. SCARC is having a car boot sale on March 22nd at the clubrooms 85 Godfreys Rd. Bli Bli. Entry and traders tables are free but we do require bookings to secure a traders spot. It will be located in the grounds of the clubroom so if you need shade apart from the few large trees, you will have to organise something yourself. Hello, I'm Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I've been thinking. For so many of us, it is good riddance to Alfred, the cyclone that was. For many more, it is the harrowing task of saving what is left disposing of the too badly damaged and finding the path back to normality. We were fortunate that the drama that unfolded as the low-pressure system deluged the coast was kept away by the forces of nature or the whim of the gods, I don't know which. What I did know is that whilst Hervey Bay coastal suburbs were swamped we, only some 30 kilometres away, had sunshine and blue sky. Domestically, we had obtained another larger capacity generator for those times when the mains drop out and I had been preparing it for service prior to the entrance of Cyclone Albert. As it turned out, the engine needed some replacement parts which I had sourced from online vendors as I couldn't track down a local dealership for the brand. As the people of south-east Queensland honed their listening skills trying to get a sense of the forecast track and possible destination, I waited and watched the tracking information on my parts delivery. It was ironic that my preparedness ended up being arrested when the delivery services seemed to halt processing on Wednesday with Albert still expected to create havoc somewhere between Bribie Island and the Gold Coast. Now having dodged the proverbial bullet the parts have been delivered and our new but secondhand generator is finally commissioned into service. I suppose the point is that when we see the need to prepare for potential emergencies, we should press on and complete the jobs as delay could spell disaster. We were lucky this time but always there will be next time to deal with some drama and probably it will be weather-related. People in the radio community can now re-erect their sky-hooks without fear of galeforce winds and the lucky ones can enjoy the John Moyle activities of this weekend with hopefully more welcoming weather than most of us have had. I'm Geoff Emery VK4ZPP and that's what I think…. how about you?

Some investors are attracted to the cheap house prices and very high rental yields in resources sector towns but recent events in two of the nation's iconic locations demonstrate why this can be a strategy fraught with peril.   Hotspotting methodology dictates that a diverse economy is a core factor in any location we are willing to recommend – which means locations dominated by one industry sector seldom make it to our hotspots reports.   A country town solely reliant on agriculture, a coastal enclave where everything depends on tourism and mining towns are all places we shy away from, because their reliance on a single industry sector makes them vulnerable, volatile and high-risk.   This is particularly so with mining towns. Many investors have lost big money buying into booming mining towns, only to see property values collapse when the boom bubble bursts.   Moranbah in Queensland had a median house price of $750,000 at the height of its boom more than a decade ago, but later the median fell below $200,000 when circumstances changed. Prices later recovered a little but today the median house price remans less than half of those peak levels.   Houses in Port Hedland in WA typically cost over $1 million during the resources investment boom but dropped to well under half that level when the boom ended. More recently they have partly recovered but the median house price today is around $700,000 – about half a million dollars below that boom-time peak.   Those kinds of risks remain today, as demonstrated by recent events in South Australia and Queensland.    Whyalla in SA has a boom-bust history with its property market because its fortunes rise and fall with the resources sector. Today you can buy houses in Whyalla in the $200,000s and $300,000s and get 6% or 7% rental yields.   But the recent highly-publicised problems of the UK billionaire who owns the town's biggest employer, the steel mill, illustrates how vulnerable Whyalla is. State and federal government intervention has been necessary to try to rescue the situation, at a cost of hundreds of millions of dollars to the public purse.   In far western Queensland, the iconic outback mining town of Mount Isa provides another example of the risks. A major mining operation which employs thousands of people is closing down soon, leaving Mount Isa in a difficult position. Local political and community leaders are campaigning hard to revive the town's prospects, but the future may be grim.   A look at the price graphs for Mount Isa locations – which resemble a mountain range rather than a smooth upward curve – demonstrates how volatile this market can be.   You can buy houses in the $200,000s and get rental yields around 8% or 9%, but capital growth prospects look rather shaky at this point.  

In this episode of 'The Wisdom Of' Show, Simon Bowen explores transformative insights with Kim McDonnell, founder of Thankful and visionary social impact entrepreneur. From her roots in Mount Isa's outback to speaking at the United Nations, Kim shares powerful lessons about turning gratitude into action, creating authentic purpose-driven organizations, and catalyzing global change through interconnected solutions.Ready to unlock your leadership potential and drive real change? Join Simon's exclusive masterclass on The Models Method. Learn how to articulate your unique value and create scalable impact: https://thesimonbowen.com/masterclassEpisode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction and background 08:15 The power of thankfulness as action 15:23 Purpose beyond marketing 22:47 Interconnected global challenges 31:16 Long-term impact versus short-term gains 38:42 Future-proofing food systems 45:15 The journey from Mount Isa to global impactAbout Kim McDonnell Kim McDonnell is a visionary leader and innovative entrepreneur who has founded Thankful, an organization combining philanthropy and business to drive positive, sustainable, and scalable impact. With over 25 years of experience in the Australian advertising, digital, and data-driven marketing industry, Kim worked with international agencies including Leo Burnett and Publicis Worldwide before founding her award-winning agency CUBED Communications in 2005, which was later sold to Publicis Worldwide in 2014. After selling everything she owned and relocating to New York, Kim dedicated herself to creating global change through various initiatives, including Thankful for Farmers and the tech start-up Saveful. Her work spans multiple critical issues, including gender equality, climate change, food waste, food security, and LGBTQIA+ rights. Kim has spoken at the United Nations, served as a member of the Professional Business Council Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center, and was an Honorary Adviser to the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development NY.Connect with KimWebsite: https://www.kimmcdonnell.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmcdonnell1/About Simon Bowen Simon has spent over two decades working with some of the most influential leaders across many complex industries and circumstances. His very clear finding is that thinking is valued less than doing in almost every situation in our modern world. However, Simon has conversely observed that the power and success of any business, project or organization will be in direct proportion to the level and quality of thinking of the people and the quality of the idea or ideas on which it is built. As such, Simon is leading the renaissance of thinking.Connect with SimonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonbowen-mm/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsimonbowen/Website: https://thesimonbowen.com/Get Simon Bowen's Personal Newsletter for Leaders, Thinkers, and Entrepreneurs!

We had our podcast interview with Keith Ballard safely “in the can” before he reported for duty at Saturday's Julia Creek Cup fixture at Mount Isa. It's now history that the legendary jockey went out a winner on the final ride of his 55 year career. Keith was winless in the first four races, but turned it around in the last when he went straight to the lead on Metal Bar and romped home by more than five lengths in the Julia Creek Cup. The fairy tale was enhanced by the fact that Keith's wife Denise trains the winner. Two days earlier we caught up with the 71 year old to reminisce a little about his remarkable career. He began by revealing that Denise had been trying to get him to retire for quite some time. He talks about a recent Cloncurry win on Capiteel for his trainer wife and acknowledges the support of trainer Tanya Parry. Keith talks about Denise's former riding career in an era when female jockeys were battling for recognition. He says Denise isn't too tough on him when his judgement is astray. The veteran says he was humbled in the extreme when the Ballards of Mount Isa were inducted into the Racing Queensland Hall Of Fame in 2021. Keith talks about the likelihood of withdrawal symptoms in the months ahead. The evergreen horseman says his nerve has remained intact.  He gives a few reasons for his longevity as a professional jockey. The Longreach born horseman says he was initially inspired by the riding success of his uncle Jim Ballard.  Keith pays tribute to his stoic and hard working mother, and speaks of his six brothers. He recalls his very first race ride, and an unforgettable first win on the very same horse.  Keith says he's been relatively lucky when it comes to race falls, but he looks back on one bad buster at age 62- the worst fall in his long career. That fall occurred at remote McKinlay best known as the venue for many scenes in the famous Crocodile Dundee movies. Keith remembers some of the best horses he's ridden over more than half a century. His number one vote goes to Mr Ziesel, big by stature and big on ability. He pays tribute to the consistent Kerr Street. He won nine races on the horse in one season including the 1983 Darwin Cup. Keith remembers King Wells. He won 17 races on the former Victorian. The veteran says his career wouldn't have been complete without a Birdsville Cup win. He ticked that one off the bucket list in 2009. Keith talks about Sahara Canadian. He won 11 races on the grey, including one at faraway Ballina. He talks about another prolific winner in Be Somebody. He once drove 1000km to ride the horse at Darwin even though he knew the gelding couldn't win. Keith pays tribute to a handful of jockeys for whom he had special admiration. He makes special mention of a talented bush trainer. Keith pays a heartfelt tribute to son Dan, a very talented jockey whose career has been terminated by weight problems. Ballard says his failure to ride a metropolitan winner doesn't faze him too much. He talks about a handful of other jockeys who rode into advanced years. It was a great pleasure to talk to a genuine Queensland racing icon.

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A company is introducing a new way to transport freight to Mount Isa: airships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robbie Katter came on the mail run, meet consitituents at mailboxes, chatted for this podcast episode and opened the gates. Good day all round.  Robbie has been in State Parliament since 2012, representing firstly Mount Isa and now Traeger. And as much as we talked about being a politician (don't panic, there's no policy conversations!) it was great to chat about where we live. We also covered what it was like growing up with Bob Katter as your dad, and answering the phone to John Howard! There's also plenty sounds of the mail run throughout the chat. More Than Mail is proudly brought to you by Brodie Agencies, McKinlay. Contact Jim Brodie on 0427468713. You can follow More Than Mail adventures on Instagram, on Facebook, or at morethanmail.com.au  Or, you can send me an email hello@morethanmail.com.au    

Sabine and Dr. Ulrich Orda originally come from Krefeld. Since 2008, they have lived in Mount Isa, in northwestern Queensland. Ulrich Orda is head of the emergency department at the local hospital. In 2021, he received the 'Legend of the Bush' award. This year, he was presented with the Queensland Rural Health Medal. His wife Sabine has also received an award: the Excellence in Health Care Medal. She manages the hospital's emergency department and runs the medical training there. - Sabine und Dr. Ulrich Orda kommen ursprünglich aus Krefeld. Seit 2008 leben sie in Mount Isa, im nord-westlichen Queensland. Ulrich Orda ist Leiter der Notaufnahme im lokalen Krankenhaus. 2021 hat er die Auszeichnung 'Legend of the Bush' erhalten. Dieses Jahr wurde ihm die Rural Health Medal von Queensland überreicht. Auch seine Frau Sabine hat eine Auszeichnung erhalten: die Excellence in Health Care Medal. Sie verwaltet die Notaufnahme des Krankenhauses und leitet dort die Ärzteausbildung.

Silent Key - Joe Sebastiani VK4SWR A big shock to the Amateur Radio Community and most Radio Nets, long time member of The Townsville Amateur Radio Club Inc, Joe Sebastiani VK4SWR went Silent Key after a horrific domestic accident. Joe had slipped on wet tiles at his home at Burdell North Queensland a couple of weeks previously and rushed to Townsville University Hospital with injuries to his skull and brain so severe that doctors put Joe into an induced coma. A week later Joe was taken out of the induced coma but soon lapsed into another coma from which he did not recover. Joe passed away in hospital around 5 pm Saturday 3rd August. Joe grew up in Mount Isa, worked for a long time for Mount Isa Mines and attained Amateur Radio Callsign VK4LED thanks to training provided by members of the Mount Isa and District Amateur Radio Club. We pass on sincere condolences to wife Imelda, son Joe Jnr. and surviving family. Vale Joe Sebastiani VK4SWR, Silent Key. Now for some more sad news. One of the Sunshine Coasts Amateur Radio Club's members has sadly passed away - Gordon Webster VK4CWJ passed away last week and the funeral was held last Thursday August One. Gordon worked for the OTC in Martin Place Sydney and the DCA in Port Moresby during the 60's and 70's. He was a keen operator in many HF competitions around the world. Vale Gordon VK4CWJ Hello, I'm Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I've been thinking. Great things are happening in sports as our fellow Aussies strive for medals in the Olympic Games in Paris. As a nation of successful armchair sports people, we here in VK have a great tradition to uphold and no doubt there have been many traditional meals of sporting fare scoffed in the wee hours of the night. I will be interested to see the increase in meat pie and home delivered meals during this period. It is fitting that we radio amateurs enjoy the spectacle vicariously through our monitors and TVs. What better use is there for modern electronics than participating in a world event where so many nations are represented from the comfort of one's own home with the support of the modern conveniences of refrigeration and microwave oven? Maybe to top the medal tally in Paris will be the entry in the Guinness Book of Records with a count of bodies focused on sporting immortality that exceeds the records set by tennis and football competitions. This is all to show that we as a race of people and a sub-set of this are superbly positioned to enjoy the indulgences of amateur radio. In a suitable space, all the paraphernalia of our favoured activity can be gathered. The multiple monitors and the comfortable operating chair, the earphones with the comfortable gel cushions and even special lighting and quick access to refreshment during breaks in activity can all be arranged for the champion amateur operator. Of course for the more frugally or Spartan minded ham there are a variety of options for outdoor activities which can include enjoying bushland, beaches mountains and even hill tops to show how fearless and strong we can be in enjoying amateur radio. For the multifaceted amateur who can multitask, they can always have various video features showing on the monitors and by engaging the computer or two, run digital modes whilst keeping an eye on one's favourite sport and even have a rag chew whilst the scanner brings in the latest news of local drama to the shack. Yes my friends we are so lucky to belong to a cohort of versatile and engaged people who can sustain good levels of activity and a healthy life style whilst mainly remaining seated. It is a lesson to show the world and our fellow Aussies just how good life can be when we join the ranks of amateur radio. On that note, I hope we remember there are activities coming hard upon us that may shake us into more feverish activity. As they say, “Good luck in the contest”. I'm Geoff Emery VK4ZPP and that's what I think….how about you?

There's a lot more to being a good cattle auctioneer than just being able to talk really fast. Just ask Matt Pearce, who has been named the best in the state at the EKKA. And meet the Texan tween taking on Mount Isa's Rodeo scene. 

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: James Kennett has over forty years of entrepreneurial experience in founding and successfully developing businesses in the technology sector. He is regarded as a pioneer in the Low Earth Orbit space and Internet of Things (IoT) industries. He has served on the Boards of the Queensland University of Technology Business Advisory Committee, and of their Centre for Satellite Navigation, and has also completed a Research Masters Degree in IT there. Additionally, he has served on the Board of Griffith University's Centre for Microwave Studies, and is a current member of the University of Southern Queensland's ICT Business Advisory Committee. He has founded or chaired youth leadership programs and was Chair of International Youth Year for South East Queensland.    GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Robbie Katter is Katter's Australian Party State leader in Queensland and Member for Traeger in Queensland's Parliament. Robbie served on the Mount Isa City Council as councillor for four years before being elected State Member for Mount Isa.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Robbie Katter is Katter's Australian Party State leader in Queensland and Member for Traeger in Queensland's Parliament. Robbie served on the Mount Isa City Council as councillor for four years before being elected State Member for Mount Isa.   GUEST OVERVIEW:  Jonny Winter is a comedian and owner of Candy Comedy, a stand up comedy company based in Queensland's South East, including Brisbane and Gold Coast.

Producer and editor of the show, massive nerd and the guy with the iron chin, Quinn Jackson, jumps across his desk and joins the boys on the couch to get interviewed for his guest episode. Quinn takes us through his childhood, growing up in the country town of Howlong, being an introverted child and going against the grain of rural living by being invested in an academic path instead of a sporting one. Quinn takes us through the transitional period of moving to Central Queensland to go to high school, being on the debating team and then getting his foot in the door in the hospitality scene after school, leading to experiences such as working in Mount Isa during the rodeo and witnessing Fred Brophy's for the first time. Quinn runs us through the lows he's experienced as well, including battling with the loss of a best mate and what it taught him to then the rollercoaster that was sending the email to Tom and Cam for the job. To wrap up, we cover the original call out that sparked the Podcast Royale, some of Quinn's media interests, starting a 3D printing business with his best mate and wrap up with a couple of ripper yarns from his life before sending it into the guest questions. Hope you enjoy trendsetters!Big thankyou to Bec for taking over the desk for this episode.Bought to you by Better Beer: www.betterbeer.com.au0:00 - Childhood in Howlong7:54 - Moving to CQ10:19 - Dad working FIFO14:17 - St. Brendan's & Public Speaking23:08 - Dishy to Glassy to Bartender36:10 - Losing a best mate44:10 - Telecommunications & Gladstone move52:00 - Emailing for the Alpha Blokes job56:30 - Quinn the Chin1:04:50 - Becoming a producer1:10:32 - Favourite Music, Shows and Movies1:16:20 - Starting a 3D printing business1:22:37 - The Seal1:26:54 - Canada1:29:20 - Frozen Mango incident1:31:01 - Guest Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Energy Metals Corp CEO Mitchell Smith joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion after the company increased its non-brokered offering to $650,000 from $500,000 due to strong investor demand. Smith highlighted the challenges faced by junior mining companies in raising funds and expressed appreciation for the support from existing shareholders and larger investors. He invited further investments to help advance the company's initiatives. Smith emphasised the importance of battery metals, especially in addressing the supply-demand gap for critical minerals. He mentioned Global Energy Metals' strategy of partnering with well-funded jurisdictions and skilled partners to develop their projects. The company is also encouraged about the recent graphite discovery at the Millennium Project, which had previously been explored for copper, cobalt, and gold. This discovery aligns with other projects in Queensland's Mount Isa area. Smith noted the company's active involvement in various portfolio companies, providing shareholders with significant exposure to diverse commodities and ongoing exploration work. He highlighted the potential for substantial growth and value appreciation for shareholders, given the company's current valuation. Smith assured that there are several exciting developments ahead for Global Energy Metals, focusing on expanding investment in the battery supply chain and critical minerals. #GlobalEnergyMetals, #BatteryMetals, #MiningInvestment, #GraphiteDiscovery, #JuniorMining, #CriticalMinerals, #MillenniumProject, #CopperCobaltGold, #MineralExploration, #InvestmentOpportunity, #MiningIndustry, #ShareholderValue, #MiningNews, #ResourceDevelopment, #BatterySupplyChain, #MineralDemand, #ExplorationProjects, #MiningPartnerships, #InvestorSupport, #GrowthPotential #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Our Great Coach on this episode is Bill Sweetenham. Bill is an Australian swimming coach, who first started training athletes in the 1970's in the rural Australian town of Mount Isa. His coaching career progressed quickly and he coached at his first Olympian in 1976. His swimmers have delivered 27 Olympic and World Championship medals and have broken 9 world records. I first interviewed Bill in early 2022, and the discussion was a complete masterclass. He talked about meeting Nelson Mandela and the Great Boxing coach, Angelo Dundee. As well as sharing insights from his long and successful career. We stayed in contact after that interview, and Bill would occasionally add me to emails that he sent to friends containing his observations on sport and life. There was one particularly special one he shared which was a book he had written for his grandchildren after visiting Africa. I recently had the opportunity to visit the part of Australia where Bill lives and I asked him if he would be open to another interview, where we could discuss some of the ideas he had shared in those emails with me. Todays podcast is that conversation recorded in June 2024. We cover mental health, team collaboration and the value of volunteering. Bill was very open and introspective as he was in the throws of finishing a book called ignorance screams whilst wisdom listens. It was agreat experience for me to spend this time with Bill and I hope you enjoy the interview as much as I did, If you would like to send us any feedback or if you know a great coach, who has a unique story to share, then we would love to hear from you, please contact us at thegreatcoachespodcast@gmail.com or contact us through our website thegreatcoachespodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Robert Parker is the founder of Nuclear for Climate Australia. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Robbie Katter is Katter's Australian Party State leader in Queensland and Member for Traeger in Queensland's Parliament. Robbie served on the Mount Isa City Council as councillor for four years before being elected State Member for Mount Isa.

Barry was travelling with some work colleagues on his way back to Mount Isa from a remote mine site when the driver lost control of the ute, it flipped and Barry was left hanging from his seat belt.  When he released his belt he fell directly on his head, instantly felt pain and saw stars. He knew it was bad. ******** Thanks so much for listening to the Flying Doctor Podcast. It is lovely to have you along on the journey with us. There has been some wonderful feedback from listeners and those we have interviewed. Word of mouth is always the best promotion for a podcast – so if you enjoy this podcast, or a specific story, please share with family and friends. Reviews and ratings help our podcast to be found by others, so if you can take the time to do that it would be appreciated.  You can also send feedback, questions or comments through to podcast@rfds.org.au.  Please join the conversation at our Facebook Group called the Flying Doctor Podcast Community  And if you haven't already done so – catch up on our extensive back-series as there are some ripper yarns, incredibly brave and strong people, and many-a-story that are so typically Aussie in terms of resilience, innovation in times of crisis, and of course humour.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cooper Metals Ltd (ASX:CPM) managing director Ian Warland tells Proactive's Jonathan Jackson that the company is making substantial progress at its Brumby Ridge Project in northwest Queensland, having recently completed a significant drilling campaign. The campaign comprised four diamond drill holes spanning 1,054 metres and five reverse circulation (RC) drill holes covering 1,044 metres. With around 500 samples under analysis at a laboratory in Mount Isa, expectations are high for the late April results. The drilling has yielded positive preliminary findings, notably from three scissor holes which followed up on a previous drill hole that encountered 71 metres at 2.8% copper. One such hole, 24MERC003, revealed over 60 metres of visual disseminated sulphides and intersected a mineralised fault breccia zone, suggesting a complex geological structure at play. Warland expressed optimism about the project's potential, noting the extensive disseminated sulphides and the mineralised fault breccia zone's significance. Despite current weather-related pauses in drilling, plans are set to resume shortly, with a comprehensive RC drilling program targeting multiple prospects. Cooper Metals is poised for a busy period of exploration and development, aiming to further uncover the extent and grade of the mineralisation at Brumby Ridge and surrounding prospects. With the assays pending and further drilling on the horizon, the company is at a pivotal point in assessing the full potential of this promising project. #ProactiveInvestors #CooperMetals #ASX #Copper #MtIsa #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Hammer Metals (ASX: HMX) has just agreed to sell some of its interests to its neighbour Carnaby Resource (ASX: CNB). This will see the company put $4 million cash in its bank account immediately with the potential for up to $20 million through the sale process. The funds will be used to explore its growing copper inventory in the Mount Isa region of QLD. Hammer, already has a significant inventory in the region and there is plenty of scope to grow this further. Drilling is already underway and the company is also targeting gold at the Bronzewing region of WA. ---- Produced by Resource Media ---- The Hole Truth is a product of Read Corporate. Please note that Read Corporate does not provide investment advice and investors should seek personalised advice before making any investment decisions. 

Discover the copper treasure underneath the drill-ready Mount Isa Project, strategically near Australia's second-largest copper producer—Glencore's Mount Isa Mines. @mtisa_minerals  Executive Chairman David Williams discusses the project in detail.Explore the existing project infrastructure making Mount Isa Minerals' logistical operations easier and understand the Company's focus on copper exploration amid the presence of diverse metals such as uranium in Mount Isa. David shares his Company's upcoming milestones and makes a bullish case for copper, analysing both supply and demand dynamics.Stay updated on Mount Isa Minerals: https://www.mountisaminerals.com.auWatch the full YouTube interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjXFAMMkwcoAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

Mount Isa Minerals' Executive Chairman David Williams delves into the world of copper in mining and the global economy, referred to as “Dr. Copper,” for the metal's predictive role in global economic trends. David also discusses how his Company's Mount Isa Project in Queensland, Australia can be an important copper supplier in the future as large mining companies are shifting their capital allocation to invest more in copper exploration and assets.Watch until the end of the video to gain valuable insights into the current copper supply and demand dynamics in the global market and how investors can establish exposure to copper through Mount Isa Minerals' stock.For more info about Mount Isa Minerals, kindly visit: https://www.mountisaminerals.com.auWatch the full YouTube interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdBSrMsPonQAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

On today's show, Simeon will discuss with Dean the top stories of the day in Australia. Later, Robbie Katter MP discusses Queensland issues - what's happening in Queensland. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Australian-born Aussie Cossack rose to prominence during the NSW lockdowns as an outspoken media personality notorious for his hilarious interactions with the NSW police and numerous large-scale campaigns against corrupt politicians. Boikov left Australia at the age of 18 to study at the Moscow Sretensky Seminary. It was here that he had his first posting as a journalist Whilst in Russia Boikov became heavily involved in the Russian Cossack movement. Upon returning to Australia Boikov was elected the Ataman of the Australian Cossack chapter and founded a pro-Russian political newspaper called Russian Frontier. In May of 2022 the Aussie Cossack was jailed for 10 months for breaching a suppression and non-publication order for content posted to his YouTube channel. After successfully winning an appeal against the severity of the sentence Aussie Cossack left prison. In December 2022 the Aussie Cossack defected to the Russian Consulate in Sydney where he was granted diplomatic asylum. From his studio within the Consulate building, he now broadcasts daily on TNT Radio. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Dijana Dragomirovic is the CEO of Australian Medical Network, Australia's fastest-growing health network. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Robbie Katter is Katter's Australian Party State leader in Queensland and Member for Traeger in Queensland's Parliament. Robbie served on the Mount Isa City Council as councillor for four years before being elected State Member for Mount Isa.

I've got five fantastic stories for you today, the first of which is about an Aussie gymnast making a name for herself, literally. Then, we'll meet a benevolent barber making a difference in his community. After that, it's off to the moon! To meet Australia's first moon rover. Speaking of Australian firsts, we'll then learn about a new Indigenous podcast network. Then finally, it's time for the Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions1.What is the new gymnastics skill called? Hint: It starts with 'G'. 2.Where does Enele provide the free haircuts?3.Which name was voted in as the name of Australia's moon rover?4.BlakCast is a new podcast network, created by who?5.Where were the leaf-eared mice found to be living?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat do scientists think the mountain mice might be eating?Answers1.The Godwin, named after Georgia Godwin2.In his garage in Mount Isa3.Roo-ver4.Indigenous Australians5.The top of a volcano/ mountain. Bonus Tricky AnswerLichen, but they're not totally sure!

Youth justice workers and police in Mount Isa have adopted a new approach to tackle youth crime - they're forging connections with local kids to prevent crime before it starts. 

Who said being brutal and honest is bad? Not Shaun O'Gorman! We had an great chat about the crucial act of 'cutting the fluff.' We discussed the significance of being bold and emotionally brave, even if it ruffles a few feathers. After all, isn't it better to be loved for who you are, rather than for who you're not? But we didn't stop at self-awareness, we ventured into the complex world of relationships - setting expectations, understanding risks, and navigating difficult conversations. Shaun stressed the importance of surrounding yourself with individuals who inspire you, who push you to be better every day. And remember, it's okay to have boundaries, it's okay to prioritize yourself. Lastly, we dived deep into the transformative power of perspective. How it can help us overcome pain, tackle challenges, and understand the ripple effect of our actions. My anecdotes from Mount Isa and how I used pain as a motivator might just give you a fresh perspective on your own struggles. So, come join us on this journey of self-discovery and growth, as we learn to be brutally honest, fearlessly authentic, and passionately driven.Find Shaun:https://www.thestronglifeproject.com/Support the showCreating a community that empowers men to MAXIMISE their life.Support the show:https://www.buzzsprout.com/997123/supporters/newGet in touch in the comments below or head to...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lachlanstuart/YouTube:https://youtube.com/@lachlanstuart91Website:https://themanthatcanproject.com/Do Something Today To Be Better For Tomorrow

In this episode, we interview Mount Isa Minerals' Executive Chairman David Williams. Mount Isa Minerals is a company operating in North West Queensland, Australia. They are currently on a mission to unearth economic copper deposits on the Western side of the Mount Isa fault.During the interview, David shares that Mount Isa Minerals is gearing up to list on the Australian Securities Exchange. He also shares insights on copper's significance in a world shifting towards net-zero targets. The Executive Chairman also addresses the news about the closure of Glencore's Mount Isa Mines and why it strengthens Mount Isa Minerals' position.Stay tuned for more exciting stories on Stocks To Watch!Learn more about Mount Isa Minerals: https://www.mountisaminerals.com.auWatch the full YouTube interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx0NIfId2uIAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

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The Mount Isa copper mine is one of the biggest underground mines in the world

On today's show, Robbie Katter MP discusses possibilities for nuclear power in Australia. Later, Alan Dana discusses the legal battles Aussie Freedom Flyers to challenge vaccine mandates. Also, Dr Wilson Sy discusses his latest paper, “Early Indication of Long-Term Impact of COVID Injections”. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Robbie Katter is Katter's Australian Party State leader in Queensland and Member for Traeger in Queensland's Parliament. Robbie served on the Mount Isa City Council as councillor for four years before being elected State Member for Mount Isa. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Alan Dana is a member of GAA Coalition, Alan Started flying in the UK in 1988, and now has accumulated 23,000 flight hours, recently fired after 14 years at JetStar - the low-cost airline owned by Qantas. The reason for termination, "Serious Misconduct", for not complying with the company vaccine mandate. Prior to this he was flying for British Airways, based in London Heathrow operating to the Arctic Circle and Africa and the Middle East. Much of his training was completed outside of Chicago before working as an instructor and charter pilot in Palm Beach Florida, before relocating and flying in the Caribbean. He holds the American FAA, British and Australian Airline Pilot licences. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Dr Wilson Sy has held senior university positions at ANU, UTS and UNSW in physics, mathematics, finance and economics for 15 years. He has worked in financial regulation research at ASIC and APRA, where he was the Principal Researcher. More recently, Wilson has focused his attention on COVID-19 epidemiology, providing expert advice to a law firm on legal challenges to vaccine mandates.

As the rest of the country debates the Voice referendum, there is little to no evidence of a Yes or No campaign in mount Isa, according to locals.

It's not often that you get to witness the launch of a megastar - but Lane Pittman is on his way to the top. The 17 year old country music prodigy talks about his life and music bouncing between Mount Isa and Tamworth - before his school mates convinced him to take it seriously. He's now the opening act for Luke Combs in stadiums right around the country. Not bad for someone whose voice only broke a couple years ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vets of Australia, meet Spirocerca lupi, a parasite that's been flying under the radar for a while now in Northwest Queensland. But as you'll learn in this episode, is well worth adding to your DD list. To make the introductions we're joined by Professor Peter Irwin, an Emeritus Professor from Murdoch University with a career that spans several continents and almost four-decades. He's a registered specialist in canine medicine with a particular passion and extensive knowledge on anything and everything vector-borne disease. Our second guest is Dr Gillian Tenni, a passionate GP vet and practice owner from Mount Isa, Australia. Dr Gillian holds an Honours in Parasitology and has a knack for spotting unusual infections in her patients, and with a track record of more than 300 diagnosed cases of Spirocerca lupi, she's our 'boots on the ground'. She's also teamed up with the University of Queensland for a research project on Spirocerca lupi. Join us for the full Spirocerca story, from what it is (creepy), how it spreads (gross), what it does to our patients (scary!), what to look out for, diagnosis, treatment, and of course, prevention. Prof. Irwin's wisdom and Dr Tenni's hands-on stories provide us with some real insight on the fascinating parasite and the condition in causes. This episode is supported by Elanco Australia. You can learn more about their range of products at elanco.com.au. Topic list: 03:22 Spirocerca Lupi... yes, it's a thing in Australia. 06:52 How does Spirocerca Lupi spread? 09:41 What's the life cycle of the disease in a dog? 12:52 The clinical signs of a Spirocerca infected patient. 19:51 Dung beetles and where Spirocerca is most common in Australia. 22:14 More on the presentation of Spirocerca and the challenges of diagnosis. 34:20 Treatment. 38:10 Add-ons to the typical treatment plan. 41:08 Cross-reactivity in heartworm antigen tests of Spirocerca. Join our community of Vet Vault Nerds to lift your clinical game and get your groove back with our up to date easy-to-consume clinical episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vvn.supercast.com. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevetvault.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the show notes and resources for this episode, and connect with us through our online ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vet Vault Network ⁠for episode highlights, discussions, questions and support. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here. Come help us create some live clinical content at ⁠⁠IVECSS '23⁠⁠ in Denver, Colorado from 7-11 September. Get up and running (or working!) with a 10% discount for ⁠Tarkine⁠ shoes, the official shoe of the Vet Vault. (discount automatically applied at checkout using this link). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vet-vault/message

Recording date: 6th July 2023Nickel popped back up away from $20,000 level to $20,500 to $21,000 level.  Again, still expect some near-term weakness and break below $20,000, but nickel continues to be resilient.Good news is earlier drop in nickel prices have continued to lead to “Great Compression” – sulphate discount dropped by more than half as sulphate prices increased as LME prices dropped and NPI discounts also shrank despite less than stellar stainless market with NPI prices dropping slightly and not following larger drop in nickel prices.Grab bag of itemsClean Air Metals doing reset after having to restate resource.  Updated metallurgical test program consisted of locked cycle tests on a variety of composite samples with a range of head grades from both the Current and Escape deposits and delivered recoveries of 70.2% to 80.9% Platinum (Pt) and 74.0% to 86.9% Palladium (Pd) and copper recoveries from 89.9% to 96.3% and nickel recoveries from 55 to 57%. Testing ability to produce separate nickel-PGE and copper concentratesGlencore Plc said on Monday it had proposed to buy the remaining stake in copper miner PolyMet Mining it does not already own for about $71 million. The Swiss commodity trader already owns 82.26% of PolyMet.  In June, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced they are revoking NewRange's permit to develop its NorthMet copper-nickel mine, formerly known as PolyMet, near Hoyt Lakes. The Corps claims NewRange failed to meet EPA clean water standards.Toyota discussed solid state battery by 2027: its “technological breakthrough” will resolve durability issues, allowing an EV powered by a solid-state battery to have a range of 1,200km and a charging time of 10 minutes or less.  People get worried that a new battery -  Solid state just refers to form of electrolyte doesn't change which anode or cathode you would use.Queensland State announced that it would invest A$245M (US$164M) into helping expand its critical minerals sector. The amount includes a fund of A$100M that will support new investment into mining projects in the region alone.  The new announcement states that the Queensland government will help mining companies in a multitude of ways. First, the state will allocate A$55M for investments to reduce rent for new and existing exploration minerals permits to A$0 for the next five years.  One of the main highlights of the announcement was that there will be a A$100M Critical Minerals and Battery Technology Fund, which will support new project investment.  Additionally, Queensland will also spend approximately A$75M to establish critical mineral zones, initially in the cities of Julia Creek, Richmond, and around Mount Isa, to help advance critical minerals projects. Along with these initial investments, Queensland will also establish an integrated office to oversee the critical mineral sector development and help attract international investment. The state government will also invest A$5M for critical minerals mining waste and tailings, as well as A$8M to fund scientific research including circular economy initiatives, with A$1M to be used for advance research and ESG.Stellantis battery plant which had halted construction in Ontario, Canada as felt that government hadn't lived up to matching IRA benefits. Province of Ontario agreed would provide up to $5 billion in tax breaks based on production over a 10-year term. He said the other $10-billion in tax breaks would come from the federal government. Ontario minister Vic Fedeli - "It's not like the incentive money that the province and the feds delivered to the battery company," he said. "We invested $500 million in capital. This is like a performance incentive or a tax break. It's not a cheque per se.Horizonte Minerals Plc (AIM/TSX: HZM) (“Horizonte” or the “Company”), a nickel company developing two Tier 1 assets in Brazil, is pleased to announce that it has received its mining approval permits allowing it to commence mining. Araguaia Nickel Project Line 1 remains on-schedule for production in Q1 2024 with over 50% of the construction programme completed to date. FS for doubling production to 29ktpa on track for 2nd half 2023.Posco Holdings announced earlier this week its plans to invest $93bn into battery materials, hydrogen and its green steel business by 2030.Wyloo reached 90% ownership of Mincor and can now mandatory close to 100%.  Also made clear that not done doing nickel acquisitions.

People who live in major cities in the US and abroad tend to benefit from better cancer care due to having access to more doctors, facilities and equipment. In contrast, those who live in rural areas face many challenges accessing consistent and quality care.  In Part One of this ASCO Education Podcast Dr. Jack Hensold, a hematologist/oncologist in Bozeman, Montana and Chair of the ASCO Rural Cancer Care Task Force, Dr. Chris Prakash, Medical Oncologist in Paris, Texas and Medical Director of Texas Oncology and President of the Texas Society of Clinical Oncology, and Professor Sabe Sabesan, a Medical Oncologist in Townsville, Australia and the President-Elect of the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia will examine the realties practicing oncology in rural areas.  They discuss the difficulties of having to travel long distances for treatment (5:30), the effectiveness of telehealth (8:07) and solutions to recruiting a supportive care workforce in rural areas  and facilitating access to imaging facilities and specialized treatment (18:12). Speaker Disclosures Sabe Sabesan: Speakers Bureau - Merck Sucharu Prakash: Speakers Bureau - Myriad Genetics   Jack Hensold:  Consulting or Advisory Role Company - Vibliome Therapeutics Resources  Policy Recommendations for Improving Rural Cancer Services in the United States  If you liked this episode, please follow the show. To explore other educational content, including courses, visit education.asco.org. Contact us at education@asco.org. TRANSCRIPT Disclosures for this podcast are listed on the podcast page.  Dr. Jack Hensold: Hello and welcome to this two-part episode of the ASCO Education Podcast. Today we will explore some real-time and real-world issues that oncologists face while practicing in rural areas in the US and abroad. Cities tend to benefit from having more doctors, facilities, and equipment to address the health needs of the population. In contrast, people who live in rural areas – estimated to be about 25% of the US population – face various challenges to obtaining consistent health care, including scarce medical personnel and infrastructure. Transportation of that care may involve considerable time and financial expense.  I'm Dr. Jack Hensold, the Hematologist/Oncologist in Bozeman, Montana, and Chair of the ASCO Rural Cancer Care Task Force. I also serve as Medical Director of Regional Outreach at Bozeman Health. Joining me is Chris Prakash, Oncologist and Medical Director of Texas Oncology and President of the Texas Society of Clinical Oncology. Chris is also the Director of Quality Services for the statewide group and leads Texas Oncologist's Precision Medicine Initiative.  Also joining me is Professor Sabe Sabesan, a Medical Oncologist in regional Australia. He is the President-Elect of the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia and Clinical Director of the Australian Teledyne Health Program, led by the Queensland State Department of Health. Professor Sabesan is an internationally recognized expert in the area of tele-oncology. He has developed and evaluated various oncology models to deliver cancer care closer to home.  Providing healthcare is a very involved career, more so in rural areas. Dr. Prakash, you finished your oncology training in Detroit, yet you practice primarily in rural Texas. Can you detail the factors that led to your decision in practicing oncology in a rural setting?  Dr. Chris Prakash: Thank you, Jack, for having me as part of this podcast. I finished my fellowship at Wayne State in Detroit, Michigan, and we were looking for a place to raise our kids and family and to find a good practice for myself. My daughter was two years old at that time. We were looking for a quiet, safe place with a laidback lifestyle, but at the same time a dynamic oncology practice. That's how I found East Texas, which is primarily a rural area. The small community here, good schools, and nice, accepting people really appealed to us. So we decided to give it a chance. We are still here almost 23 years later. My daughter has grown up and is in medical school. My son, who was born in Paris, Texas, is planning to go to med school next year.  Over the last couple of decades, I've found that practicing oncology in a rural setting is indeed very rewarding. You can make a difference in people's lives here. People are simple. They have faith and respect and follow doctors' advice. Practicing here, I've had a real chance to make a difference in not only people's lives but also in the overall healthcare system and in health policy. As you know, Jack, about 18% to 20% of the population lives in rural areas in the US. But only 3% of oncologists are available to provide care for them. So I'm not only fulfilling a need but also satisfying a desire to contribute.  Dr. Jack Hensold: Chris, could you clarify the nature of your practice? Are you a solo oncologist within a much larger group spread out over the state, or is there more than one oncologist on your site? Dr. Chris Prakash: Yeah, so I'm part of Texas Oncology, which is a statewide large group with multiple sites of service. In my location, there are three medical oncologists and one radiation oncologist. So we serve the catchment area of Northeast Texas and Southeast Oklahoma. But within Texas Oncology, we have locations spread out all over the state. Dr. Jack Hensold: Thank you for that clarity. Professor Sabesan, you started in Sri Lanka and are now in a rural area of Australia. How did that happen?  Professor Sabe Sabesan: I grew up in northern Sri Lanka in a village but moved to Australia because of the war in Sri Lanka in ‘90. So I did my med school in Adelaide, Australia. During my med school, we had to do a lot of rural clinical placements. And also as a result of that, I did my internship in a central Australian town called Alice Springs. Throughout that journey, I saw firsthand the difficulties these communities face in accessing healthcare, basic healthcare. So when I finished my training in medical oncology, I was looking for a place where I could contribute to minimizing these difficulties, but also taking an academic angle to this. So I chose a regional center called Townsville in North Queensland as our home that actually serves a large rural and indigenous population, but also it is an academic hub for rural medicine. So it kind of served my clinical and academic needs, and we've been there last 20 years now. Dr. Jack Hensold: A significant hurdle for patients in rural areas is transportation. Patients sometimes travel an entire day or stay overnight near the clinic, where they will be examined or treated. What resources have been developed to assist with transportation to help patients come back for test results, appointments, and treatments? Chris?  Dr. Chris Prakash: Transportation, that's a big hurdle for many patients across the country, but mainly for the rural population. So, as I just said, my practice is in Paris, Texas, but the draw is about a quarter of a million. So patients come to see us here to receive their medical care from all over Northeast Texas as well as Southeast Oklahoma, and there is no public transportation in many of these areas. The average time to commute for many of my patients is in excess of an hour and a half each way. Patients do travel sometimes an entire day. They sometimes have to stay overnight to receive their treatments the next day.  I recall a patient with tonsillar cancer last year who was receiving concurrent chemotherapy and radiation. So he lived almost three hours away. This was too cost prohibitive for him to travel back and forth on a daily basis for radiation therapy. So what he did was set up his camper right behind the cancer center, which certainly made it a lot easier for him to get his treatments that way. I would not recommend that as a routine practice for everybody, but it did work out for him   Close by there is a community of Choctaw Indians here in Southeast Oklahoma also, and they do have some options for transportation for just their citizens. And locally, some local church groups and volunteer organizations provide assistance with transportation for some patients as well. But that is a problem. Transportation is a big access issue for my population. Dr. Jack Hensold: Thank you. And just to make a comment, there's actually a fair amount of literature regarding what we refer to as financial toxicity associated with the need to travel. Sabe, do you have some transportation problems in your area? I would assume… Professor Sabe Sabesan: This is similar to what Chris and you are describing, Jack. Our area is 2000 by 1000 kilometers with about 650,000 population. There are scattered rural hospitals, but really there's no consistent public transport. But the government does pay for transport and accommodation. I heard that it doesn't fully cover it. But one of the disappointing things is that if you're traveling for clinical trials, that subsidy is not there for them. So that's probably one of the reasons why the governments have gone for the telehealth investment.   Dr. Jack Hensold: Thank you. Telehealth is a critical tool for providing healthcare in many areas, including rural areas. How do you manage the health literacy problems of ethnically, educationally, and socioeconomically diverse populations using telehealth? Chris? Dr. Chris Prakash: Telehealth has been around for a long time, but during the pandemic, that's when we needed to keep our patients safe and away in their homes and still continue to give healthcare to them. So we conducted many visits through telemedicine at that time. Telehealth is especially used for many patients in rural areas because they have problems with access. But there are many challenges. As you know there is a broadband divide in the US. About 1 in 4 Americans do not have a good broadband connection so it is very difficult for them to perform a video telehealth visit. Audio works out okay a lot of times, but to do a good video telehealth visit, that's a difficulty.   Also, as you know, many of the flexibilities that we were afforded during the pandemic regarding telemedicine, they are slowly going away. So that's making telemedicine even more difficult to do. But telemedicine is a boon for many of the patients who live in rural areas. I remember just the other day I saw an elderly couple, the man had just been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. In the room, he requested that his children join the conversation via FaceTime on his phone so that they can listen in to what I had to say and what I had to tell them. This was indeed very helpful for them. I was able to explain to the patient, his wife, as well as his children who joined via FaceTime about the diagnosis, which was new, the treatment plan, expectations moving forward, and all of that.   So even though this was not a true televisit, it really demonstrates how technology can help us deliver good communication and good oncology care in many situations. But still, I would say that for many patients, telemedicine is not ideal. It's especially true given the devastating diagnosis of cancer. Patients want to see their doctors face-to-face. As a doctor, I want to examine them. And also, body language is very important. It is important for my patients to trust me as a physician, and that's hard to do sometimes via video chat.  So right now my nurse practitioners do a lot of chemo teaching through telemedicine. Now that is really helpful for them because this can be done over multiple teaching sessions, it makes it a lot easier for the patient. Because rather than coming into the clinic for all these visits, they can learn from the comfort of their homes before they really start the toxic chemotherapy.  Dr. Jack Hensold: Chris, thank you for that. I think that you make a very valid point and one that I've made, which is that telehealth is a great tool for overcoming geographic barriers in rural areas. But I think we just simply have to accept the fact that it's not as good as a face-to-face visit. So how we blend the use of telehealth with face-to-face visits I think is going to be a challenge moving forward. Dr. Chris Prakash: Yeah, I totally agree. I think toxicity management is great. I mean, it's a great tool to call and see how patients are doing after treatment. But that initial visit, there's something to be said about establishing a rapport and faith and trust in your doctor when you're treating cancer. Dr. Jack Hensold: I completely agree. Sabe, you sound like you're one of the experts in Australia regarding telehealth. I wonder if you have some comments about your experience. Professor Sabe Sabesan: Yeah, I would say it's an evolving experience which has evolved over 15 years. So in terms of the health literacy needs, my observation is actually the same whether it's in person or in telehealth. What we observed is that we just need to tailor to the patient's needs. When we first developed the telemedicine, we had the same issues, developing rapport and seeing first consultations in person. But what we did, we started doing a lot of shared care models and tele supervision models with rural facilities rather than directly into homes. So what that meant, we had patients' families can attend, especially the primary care physicians, and the rural nurses were able to sit in with the patients. So that means if there were any communication issues or any translation aspects, language-wise or explaining medical lingo, there was a system in place in the rural sector that is close to home that was provided by the primary care physicians and the families.  And also then from that experience, we did some research and the patients actually said they were happy to continue initial consultations on the telehealth consultation, provided there were families involved, the primary care physicians were in there, and also the aboriginal health workers. So for some regions now we do the initial consultation purely on telehealth because what also what telehealth does for the first consultation, if we need to then bring them to our center, then we would be able to coordinate the whole trip rather than coming back and forth. So that's actually probably the difference in a couple of the larger centers. But the other main benefit I actually found for indigenous patients is that we can involve the whole family in the patient care and normally that means they are able to ensure compliance and compliance with clinic visits. So it's been evolving but really it is what our models, some of them are tele-oncology replacing face-to-face, some of them are hybrid, some of them are treatment-related. So it's really based on the needs of that little communities. That's what we've been doing. Dr. Chris Prakash: If I can ask you a question Sabe, on that, do you experience barriers to practice across state boundaries in Australia? Because I know in the US that's a big issue, that's a hurdle. Licensing is an issue across state boundaries and also broadband issue because a lot of my patients, they simply don't have the broadband width to get on a video chat. Do you experience that in Australia as well? Professor Sabe Sabesan: So we definitely have the broadband divide in Australia, but luckily the state governments have actually invested heavily on fiber. So all the health facilities, whether they are small or large, they are all connected on fiber. So if you do video calls or telehealth within that system, it is pretty good. But as soon as you go outside to a primary care facility that is not part of a state facility or home, you run into trouble with broadband. But in terms of the state boundaries, I think it is a bit loose. I don't know whether there's actually a strict monitoring of the systems, but because the whole Australian system is funded by Medicare, it really doesn't matter where the patient lives as long as you bill the patient based on the consultation. Dr. Jack Hensold: And I'd like to just respond to something you said, Sabe, too, which is the involvement of primary care doctors and local healthcare workers in the care of patients, is something I will return to later in this conversation. But I think it's important that we consider when we're keeping patients out of our larger centers and treating them in their own home areas, that we are relying on supportive care by those primary care providers. Any other comments regarding the telehealth issue?   Professor Sabe Sabesan: In terms of the primary care shared care models and collaborations, that is actually one of the important aspects of telehealth because we have in the rural sector, the turnover of the staff is pretty high. So then what happens if we want to provide consistent medical service on telehealth? Something needs to be consistent so we become the consistent aspect of the partnership. So then that gives us bit more safety that there's a shared care model, but also what we found now that in terms of educating on oncology topics, the shared care models actually give you an opportunity for case-based discussion. I think there is a benefit for workforce development as well, as well as connecting the rural workforce with a network of workforce. Dr. Chris Prakash: Involving primary care physicians in the total care of the patient is vital, especially in rural areas because they really depend upon their PCPs and often these are APPs providing their primary care. You've got to manage their diabetes and hypertension and go through all their medications, antiemetics pain medications, work with the local pharmacy. There are so many issues that go into treating a patient with cancer and as an oncologist sitting 100 miles away, I'm not going to be able to take care of every detailed aspect of their care. So what I do is involve their primary physician from the very beginning. So when the patient first comes to me, it could be via telemedicine or not, I'm calling them back and saying, “Hey, I saw so and so. This is my diagnosis, this is my plan. I'm going to do all the treatments here at my center. But whatever's possible you can do locally, I would appreciate that.” If there's labs that can be drawn, imaging that can be done locally, any testing that can be done locally, patients really value that because they don't want to travel 2 hours just for a CT scan if they can avoid it. That's my practice.   Dr. Jack Hensold: Thank you. You mentioned something that we're going to touch on next, which is that in rural areas it is often difficult to access labs, imaging facilities, and other specialized treatments, certainly CAR T therapy and other highly technical therapies. There are other services that may be limited in a rural area such as mental health, fertility preservation, palliative care, access to social workers. Do you have solutions to address that really supportive care and those needs? Dr. Chris Prakash: Yeah, I think, Jack, you touched on a very, very critical challenge right now. It's a workforce issue. It's very hard to hire and keep good support staff not only in rural areas but all over the country right now. So you mentioned social workers, nurses, nutrition specialists, mental health providers, even fertility services. They're very hard to find in rural areas. There's a big workforce problem, right, all over the country. But the pandemic really exacerbated that. I mean, it's hard to find good staff anywhere and there's no easy solution to fix this problem. So what we need to look for is maybe provide incentives such as loan forgiveness programs or tuition payment programs, or repayment. Really anything that keeps professionals in rural settings. And we need to find people who like working in these areas because that's a very difficult problem as well.  And as you know, many specialized treatments, stem cell transplants, CAR T cell therapy, specialized neurosurgeries or cardiothoracic surgeries, or many oncologic surgeries, they can only be done at big tertiary centers in big cities often. So patients have got to travel a few hours to go there. So what we can do to make it easier on them is provide the first consultations with those specialists via telemedicine. And if they're thought to be good candidates for the procedures, then they can make a trip that's necessary to the city, let's say. But also you mentioned consistency, that is the key. It's very important to be consistent if you want to provide quality cancer care. It could be imaging, it could be diagnostics, molecular testing, or any kind of therapy that you deliver. They should all be consistent no matter where a patient is being treated. So that brings into question provider education. Many oncologists in rural areas, they're generalists, they treat all cancers. They do not specialize in one area. It's really hard to keep up with all the latest information that's coming out. So it's important that we provide all educational tools possible to keep them up to date.  I just moderated a meeting called Oncology Congress. So this is geared towards cancer care providers in rural areas. It's a free CME webcast, various topics on cancer, excellent faculty, and the main thing is that the discussion is geared towards improving multidisciplinary care in those rural settings. So I think another thing that we could think of as a solution to this problem is virtual tumor boards. I mean, they're very helpful where somebody can get on and get an opinion regarding a difficult case. But I think most helpful is if you have a network of doctors or specialists that you can rely on, you can call somebody, a quick consult or say, “Hey, I have a problem, a challenging case, what would you recommend?” Because sometimes we just don't have time to wait for that tumor board or wait for an official consultation. So, yeah, it's a difficult challenge. Dr. Jack Hensold: Yes. And again, a point that you made that I'd like to respond to is the virtual tumor boards and basically shared education with maybe a larger group. As we've kind of in Montana looked at a development of hub and spoke models, we've realized it may make sense to consider a hub and spoke communicating with a spoke and hub. In other words, a larger center with what becomes the hub for a smaller community, and then that reaches out. So there's a series of educational connections that need to be made. Dr. Chris Prakash: Yeah, I think you almost need multiple hubs. One central big hub in this day and age is probably not going to help solve that problem. So you got to have a big hub and then maybe a series of regional hubs where patients can easily access and doctors can access information. Dr. Jack Hensold: Yes, I think that's absolutely correct. The education piece, too, is, I think, something that keeps oncology practitioners out of smaller communities where they may be practicing by themselves. Because it's difficult, as you know, as an oncologist, to feel like you're staying current with everything you need to stay up to date with, and therefore practicing in a larger group where you can turn to someone else for some immediate education.  Dr. Chris Prakash: That's very true. And if you really look at what these CME programs or educational programs are geared to, none of them are geared towards rural practice. They talk about big clinical trials. And those populations are really not my patient population, for sure. So you really need a program where people who know rural medicine, who have experienced it firsthand, like you, me, and Sabe, and say, “Okay, this is what really happens. You cannot give CAR T therapy to every Lymphoma that walks in.” I think those are the kind of educations we are talking about. There's so many educational programs that are available, but not many for rural practitioners. Dr. Jack Hensold: Right. And it does speak to whether or not we need to be thinking about developing some type of education that's easily accessible to those very busy practitioners who may be a solo practitioner with no one around for hundreds of miles, I guess.  Dr. Chris Prakash: And not to throw in a plug for my conference, but the Oncology Congress that I do twice a year, that's the sole purpose. We will have faculty from big centers. But I make sure that the conversation moves towards rural settings where we do not have all the latest technologies and the therapies available. And we had a really good turnout this past weekend, so I'm happy to share information if anybody's interested.  Dr. Jack Hensold: Yes, that would be great. Again, I think this conversation has been terrific because I've really become focused on the issue of the inadequate education we have not only for our oncologists who are out in practice in smaller areas but also for the primary care providers who need a better understanding of what's required for supportive care of oncology patients. And there's very limited material that focuses on that as well.  Dr. Chris Prakash: Totally agree. Just one last point I want to make is with the checkpoint inhibitors. That's a perfect example. Many of these toxicities are multi-organ, and the patients in the community, the docs in the community sometimes are not aware of the skin rash or lung symptoms, or pneumonia is really related to the therapy. So very important to involve the whole team in their care. Dr. Jack Hensold: Completely agree. Sabe, what about your experience in this regard? Professor Sabe Sabesan: Exactly the similar experience Chris has been describing. Another group of rural people, there are actually smaller rural communities. Sometimes they are like 500 or 1000 population maximum. So those kinds of places, they completely miss out because they are too small even for standard general medicine specialties. What we've been observing over time or focusing on is really how do we build those capabilities at rural sites because if they keep doing the same stuff, then they are not going to grow or build. So what we've been doing is let's build some rural capabilities and let's also focus on expanding the scope of practice. So to do that, we actually have to start shifting specialist services like chemotherapy administration or rheumatology infusions back to those smaller towns. And then we have to utilize tele-supervision and share care models with allied health and the rural health workforce. So when that happens, we need more staff because there are more activities happening.  And what we found in the western Queensland town of Mount Isa before 2007, maybe a few chemotherapy patients had to travel for everything. Over time we shifted all the chemotherapy and biotherapy to that 20,000 population town. That meant that over that ten years they had more resources from the government, more staff like registrars and residents, and also needed infrastructure. So that gave us some confidence that maybe we have to leverage the telemedicine technologies to build rural systems, not just seeing patients.  Dr. Jack Hensold: Thank you Dr. Prakash, for your insight into this topic and also to Professor Sabesan for his perspective from his practice in Australia. In part two of this podcast, we will explore how the difference between American and Australian healthcare systems impact care for rural patients, the need for advocacy from doctors in a pilot project in Montana I'm working on with ASCO.  I'm Dr. Hensold and I would like to thank all of our listeners of the Cancer Topics ASCO Education Podcast. This is where we explore topics ranging from implementing new cancer treatments and improving patient care to oncologist well-being and professional development. If you have an idea for a topic or guest you'd like to hear on the show, please email us at education@asco.org. To stay up to date with the latest episodes and explore other educational content, visit education.asco.org. The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions.   Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. Guest statements on the podcast do not express the opinions of ASCO. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity, or therapy should not be construed as an ASCO endorsement.        

SBS Sinhala Radio's monthly travel to regional Australia is to Mount Isa in this month. It's a regional mining town which is more than 1000 K.M far away from the Brisbane city - ඕස්ට්‍රේලියාවේ ක්වීන්ස්ලන්ත ප්‍රාන්තයේ තිබෙන විවිද ලෝහ කණින ආකාර ඇති ඉතා කර්කෂ ප්‍රාදේශීය නගරයක් වන Mount Isa වෙතටයි මෙම 2023 වසරේ අප්‍රේල් මාසයේ SBS සිංහල සේවයේ 'මාසික ගුවන් විදුලි චාරිකාව' - Australian Rural Beauty

Our Great Coach on this episode is Bill Sweetenham. Bill is an Australian swimming coach, who first started training athletes in the 1970's in the rural Australian town of Mount Isa. His coaching career progressed quickly and he coached at his first Olympics in 1976, and was then Head Coach for Australia at the 1980, 1984 and 1988 Olympic Games, as well as the 1982 and 1986 Commonwealth Games teams. He then went on to be the Head Coach of the Hong King swimming team in 1991, and the Great Britain team from 2000 to September 2007. In his tenure with the Great Britain team they won as many medals at the World Championships as they had at all previous World Championships back to 1973. In all he has coached at 5 Olympic Games, 8 Commonwealth Games, and 9 World Championships, his swimmers have delivered 27 Olympic and World Championship medals and have broken 9 world records. Bill has an amazing presence, he fills the room with his energy and passion. He is a coaching guru in the truest sense of the word and in this interview we were also joined by 4 other elite coaches, who came to listen to what he had to say. And it was an absolute masterclass. He talks about meeting Nelson Mandela and the Great Boxing coach, Angelo Dundee. He shares stories of his successes and failures and reflects on what he has learnt from each. He is also challenging, forthright and motivating; I left with a soaring sense of energy after this discussion. There were so many highlights: The story he shares about meeting Nelson Mandela and the answer he gave him to the question of what lessons he learned while imprisoned on Robben island. His view that The coach sees what the athlete can't, and the athlete feels, what the coach cant and takes a marriage of both those attributes to produce a winning result. And The importance of investing in your past so that you can see your future. This was a life affirming conversation, and I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. And just before we go to the interview, If you're a first time listener, you can check out our archive with of interviews with other great coaches at our website; the greatcoachespodcast.com And while you are there, if you would like to help our podcast, which is fully independent and free from ads, you can follow the link to our Patreon page where we offer exclusive content to our supporters. If you would like to send us any feedback or if you know a great coach, who has a unique story to share, then we would love to hear from you, please contact us at thegreatcoachespodcast@gmail.com or contact us through our website thegreatcoachespodcast.com

GUEST HOST: Jeremy Beck GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Robbie Katter is Katter's Australian Party State leader in Queensland and Member for Traeger in Queensland's Parliament. Robbie served on the Mount Isa City Council as councillor for four years before being elected State Member for Mount Isa. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Dr Alan Moran is Principal of Regulation Economics. is a noted economist who has analysed and written extensively from a free market perspective. Regulation Economics and associated organisations offer analysis and advice on a range of public policy issues where business and government interact. Dr Alan Moran was the Director of the Deregulation Unit at the Institute of Public Affairs from 1996 until 2014. He was previously a senior official in Australia's Productivity Commission and Director of the Commonwealth's Office of Regulation Review. Subsequently, he played a leading role in the development of energy policy and competition policy review as the Deputy Secretary (Energy) in the Victorian Government. Dr Moran has published extensively on regulatory issues, particularly focusing on environmental issues, housing, network industries, and electricity and gas market matters. Alan was educated in the UK and has a PhD in transport economics from the University of Liverpool and degrees from the University of Salford and the London School of Economics.

GUEST HOST: Robert Brennan On today's show we discuss that the Great Barrier Reef has the highest coral cover since records began 36 years ago. Area of summer Arctic sea ice is higher than it was in 2012. 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is so far much quieter than previous years. Net Zero is toast as many countries revert to coal and gas. The West is committing economic suicide while the East builds coal and nuclear plants. Our CO2 emissions are proven to cause significant increased crop and forest production with no hard evidence that they are making any difference to the climate. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Dr Patrick Moore has been a leader in the international environmental field for over 40 years. He is a co-founder of Greenpeace and served for nine years as President of Greenpeace Canada and seven years as a Director of Greenpeace International. As the leader of many campaigns Dr Moore was a driving force shaping policy and direction for 15 years while Greenpeace became the world's largest environmental activist organization. From 2006-2012 he served as co-Chair of the Clean and Safe Energy Coalition, a US-based advocacy mission to build public support for more nuclear energy plants to provide electricity. Dr Moore is an independent ecologist/environmentalist with Ecosense Environmental Inc. He is a board member of the CO2 Coalition formed to educate thought leaders, policy makers and the public about the important contribution made by carbon dioxide to our lives and the economy. Patrick's latest book Fake Invisible Catastrophes and Threats of Doom available from Amazon. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Robbie Katter is Katter's Australian Party State leader in Queensland and Member for Traeger in Queensland's Parliament. Robbie served on the Mount Isa City Council as councillor for four years before being elected State Member for Mount Isa.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Martin North is Principal of Digital Finance Analytics which combines primary consumer research, industry modelling, economic analysis and segmentation analytics to offer insight into the dynamics of the mortgage, lending, savings, payments and superannuation industries. Digital Finance Analytics makes daily YouTube shows on property and finance at “Walk The World” and analyses housing and mortgage finance for the DFA channel, blog and mainstream media. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Robbie Katter is Katter's Australian Party State leader in Queensland and Member for Traeger in Queensland's Parliament. Robbie served on the Mount Isa City Council as councillor for four years before being elected State Member for Mount Isa.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Robbie Katter is Katter's Australian Party State leader in Queensland and Member for Traeger in Queensland's Parliament. Robbie served on the Mount Isa City Council as councillor for four years before being elected State Member for Mount Isa. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Stuart Ballantyne is a fellow of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects. He has a long list of awards including the ICHCA Annual Award 1996, Sea trade Award 1997 (London), Cruise and Ferry Award 2003 (London), AUSMEPA Marine Environment Award 2006 (Sydney) and the Institute of Export – Export Hero of the Year 2008 (Australia). Stuart holds a Master of Philosophy (Naval Architecture) from Strathclyde University, Scotland, and was awarded an honorary doctorate in science from Strathclyde in 2014 for his services to the maritime Industry.

In the outback Queensland town of Mount Isa, a new program has been designed to help First Nations teens reach a good night's sleep. It's given rise to Australia's first Indigenous sleep coaches, aiming to help not only education teens about the importance of a good night's sleep, but help stem the occurrence of children wandering the streets at night.

It's the next stop on our election road trip: the remote mining town of Mount Isa, way up in the northwest outback region of Queensland. We're chatting to young people about the issues that'll be swaying their votes this election, with the rising cost of living and access to healthcare big on the agenda. And we sit down for a pretty rogue conversation with local federal MP, Bob Katter. Guests: Lech Blaine, writer Bob Katter, Member for Kennedy

App profile curation is a THING! A bad app profile can totally see you missing out on hot dates and good chats. This week we recap our trip to Mount Isa, Ash's (former) fantasy home. Mel gets on the apps and is surprised at the talent out west, plus we discuss the best (and worst) app bios and photos. Turns out, the fish pic just doesn't work across the board.Special thanks to Toyota Australia for loaning us their schmick Fortuna GXL for our trip - it totally handled some chaotic terrain, and the long drives. Check it out here.Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's happened: In late January 2022, an astute veterinarian in Mount Isa diagnosed the first locally acquired case of the tick-borne disease, ehrlichiosis, in a Queensland dog. As predicted the disease is making its way south, and we want to make sure that you, like our Mt Isa vet, are able to spot and treat ehrlichiosis when it comes knocking on your door. Which, in all likelihood - it will, regardless of where you are in the country. This episode is a composite of two episodes that we released over the past two years on the Vet Vault Clinical podcast. Part one was released in 2021 soon after the disease first made its appearance in Western Australia in 2020. We speak to Dr Paolo Pazzi - a medicine specialist from South Africa where ehrlichiosis is an endemic disease and is commonly seen in practice. This episode covers the clinical aspects of the disease and aims to ensure that you don't miss these cases and to give you a guide on how to manage them. In part two we speak to Dr Katy Davis, who works in Karratha in Western Australia where the outbreak started, and Professor Peter Irwin, THE guru in all things vector-borne disease. They give us an update on the situation in Australia, and the message is clear: it's here, it's serious, and it's not quite the same disease in Australia as it is in countries where the disease is endemic. We talk about what you can expect, what to do and how to test when you see your first case, and we clarify some of the confusion around disease prevention. See it as a ‘how-to' guide for Australian vets. Thank you to Elanco Australia for supplying us with the expertise to help us clarify preventatives. Check out their tick preventative products, including the tick repellents Seresto and Advantix, as well as a new monthly chewable isoxazoline, Credelio, that will sort out you patients against tick paralysis, but as you'll hear, NOT ehrlichiosis. Who to contact if you have a suspected case of ehrlichiosis: Emergency Animal Disease Hotline: 1800 675 888. Western Australia Northern Territory Queensland NSW Victoria South Australia Go to thevetvault.com for show notes and to check out our guests' favourite books, podcasts and everything else we talk about in the show. If you want to lift your clinical game, go to vvn.supercast.com for a free 2-week trial of our short and sharp high-value clinical podcasts. We love to hear from you. If you have a question for us or you'd like to give us some feedback please get in touch via email at thevetvaultpodcast@gmail.com, or just catch up with us on Instagram. And if you like what you hear then please share the love by clicking on the share button wherever you're listening and sending a link to someone who you know will enjoy listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vet-vault/message

Our Great Coach on this episode is Bill Sweetenham. Bill is an Australian swimming coach, who first started training athletes in the 1970's in the rural Australian town of Mount Isa. His coaching career progressed quickly and he coached at his first Olympics in 1976, and was then Head Coach for Australia at the 1980, 1984 and 1988 Olympic Games, as well as the 1982 and 1986 Commonwealth Games teams. He then went on to be the Head Coach of the Hong King swimming team in 1991, and the Great Britain team from 2000 to September 2007. In his tenure with the Great Britain team they won as many medals at the World Championships as they had at all previous World Championships back to 1973. In all he has coached at 5 Olympic Games, 8 Commonwealth Games, and 9 World Championships, his swimmers have delivered 27 Olympic and World Championship medals and have broken 9 world records. Bill has an amazing presence, he fills the room with his energy and passion. He is a coaching guru in the truest sense of the word and in this interview we were also joined by 4 other elite coaches, who came to listen to what he had to say. And it was an absolute masterclass. He talks about meeting Nelson Mandela and the Great Boxing coach, Angelo Dundee. He shares stories of his successes and failures and reflects on what he has learnt from each. He is also challenging, forthright and motivating; I left with a soaring sense of energy after this discussion. There were so many highlights: The story he shares about meeting Nelson Mandela and the answer he gave him to the question of what lessons he learned while imprisoned on Robben island. His view that The coach sees what the athlete can't, and the athlete feels, what the coach cant and takes a marriage of both those attributes to produce a winning result. And The importance of investing in your past so that you can see your future. This was a life affirming conversation, and I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. And just before we go to the interview, If you're a first time listener, you can check out our archive with of interviews with other great coaches at our website; the greatcoachespodcast.com And while you are there, if you would like to help our podcast, which is fully independent and free from ads, you can follow the link to our Patreon page where we offer exclusive content to our supporters. If you would like to send us any feedback or if you know a great coach, who has a unique story to share, then we would love to hear from you, please contact us at thegreatcoachespodcast@gmail.com or contact us through our website thegreatcoachespodcast.com