Podcasts about Port Kembla

Velvet Bloom just released their self-titled debut album. Three years in the making, the record has finally reached the listener. Maddy, front singer and co-producer, talks about their upcoming Australia tour, connecting to music on a soul level and the recording process of the album.You can get a vinly on Yama Nui Records.watch a clip of this interview hereInstagram: @velvetbloom.musicYoutube: @velvetbloommusicAll other links: https://msha.ke/velvetbloom.musiccover photograph by @valentinamoroneyVelvet Bloom's tour through Australia stops in Footscray, Hobart, Berriedale, Main Ridge, North Fremantle, Bridgetown, Darwin City, Port Kembla, Surry Hills, Glenworth Valley, Mayfield, Bellingen, Byron Bay NSW, Brisbane City, Nambour, Tamworth, Bathurst, Canberra, Cohuna, Northcote and Adelaide.Enjoyed listening to this episode? You know what you do ... (make sure to subscribe and share this episode with all of your friends and leave a review, so more people can tune in to my conversations with my legends, xoxo)this podcast episode is hosted, edited and produced by bonnie orbison -> Bonnie's writing on cowboys, haunted pasts and silly joys in life is available on thecrylounge.com (her books + zine papers)

Hello and welcome to the Monday Breakfast show for the 27th of January 2025. On today's show:- On Tuesday last week, Midsumma announced trial for this year's march in which participants would not be allowed to wear formal uniforms. Armed security have also been banned from joining groups marching. In response to the decision, Victoria Police announced that its members would not march. Midsumma's announcement follows a community effort organised in part by No Police At Pride. To hear more about the effort as well as the coverage of the announcement, Rob spoke with co-organiser of the No Police At Pride campaign, Wailwan/Wiradjuri man Frank Gafa.- Closing speeches from yesterday's Invasion Day rally by Uncle Robbie Thorpe, Uncle Gary Foley, and Samara Fernandez-Brown- An excerpt fom the "Peoples History of Australia" Podcast, Ep 19, entitled "Jobs for women! Fighting sexism at the Port Kembla steelworks" where we hear Diana Covell (founding member of the historic "Jobs for Women" Campaign and former steelworker at BHP's Port Kembla Steelworks) discussing  the background to the fight against the company's management, who systematically discriminated against women. Listen to more episodes of Peoples History of Australia at http://www.peopleshistory.com.au/Songs played: Blak Britney - Miss Kaninna [https://misskaninna.bandcamp.com/track/blak-britney-2]a c a b - dumb fucks [https://dumbfucks.bandcamp.com/track/a-c-a-b-2]Midnight Blues - Emily Wurramurra 

Russian weather challenges continue to drive markets higher, that's despite improving conditions in other regions. Russian consultancy IKAR downgraded wheat production to 83.5mmt from 86mmt. Track/FIS APW1 prices were up 2%/wk. APW1 is trading between $368/mt track Port Kembla to $420/tonne FIS Kwinana. With the rapid rise in overseas markets, local track prices in NSW, VIC and SA have begun to trade at a discount to overseas levels. For more updates, follow Dennis on X @Voz_Dennis or search Dennis Voznesenski on LinkedIn.   Disclaimer: Important Information This podcast is approved and distributed by Global Economic & Markets Research (“GEMR”), a business division of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945 (“the Bank”). Before listening to this podcast, you are advised to read the full GEMR disclaimers, which can be found at www.commbankresearch.com.au. No Reliance This podcast is not investment research and nor does it purport to make any recommendations. Rather, this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not to be relied upon for any investment purposes. This podcast does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. It is not to be construed as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any securities or other financial products, or as a recommendation, and/or investment advice. You should not act on the information in this podcast. The Bank believes that the information in this podcast is correct and any opinions, conclusions or recommendations made are reasonably held at the time given, and are based on the information available at the time of its compilation. No representation or warranty, either expressed or implied, is made or provided as to accuracy, reliability or completeness of any statement made. Liability Disclaimer The Bank does not accept any liability for any loss or damage arising out of any error or omission in or from the information provided, or arising out of the use of all or part of the podcast.  

In today's show we share with you audio recorded at the Community Speak out at the Australian Nuclear Free Alliance meeting, March 15-17th.ANFA is a grassroots alliance that has brought together Aboriginal people and civil society groups concerned about existing or proposed nuclear developments in ‘so called' Australia since 1997. The was the first East Coast meeting of ANFA and was called to come to the East Coast due to the nearby proposed stationing of nuclear submarines at Port Kembla, a key part of the AUKUS deal, just 15km from the coastal city of Wollongong. At the Sunday Community speak out delegates from across many different Aboriginal Countries, who had travelled thousands of kms to be at ANFA, shared stories and heard from local unionists and organisers. From the desert to the sea, links were made between nuclear projects, their impacts and struggles against them. Speakers are, Natalise Wasley (MC) of the Maritime Union of Australia, ANFA president and chairperson- Sue Coleman Haseldine and Trish Frail, Henry Rajendra- President of the Teachers Federation NSW, and Arthur Rorris, Secretary of South Coast Labour Council.Australian Nuclear Free AllianceWollongong Against War and Nukes 

Celeste Liddle: Voice for Palestine here II Week 20 at the Melbourne Palestinian Rally Arente woman, Unionist and writer Celeste LiddlePeace Walk Against AUKUS here II Bunjil's Fire 20/03/24: Robbie Thorpe & Ibby speak with Winiata & Karina from Beyond Uranium Canberra. They are part of the Peace Walkers Against AUKUS - a month long walk from Port Kembla to Canberra that started on March 17 2024. In honour of the late Uncle Kevin Buzzacott, and one of the first anti-nuclear protest walks on the east coast, all welcome to join.Fundraiser to support the walk: https://www.gofundme.com/f/peace-walkers-against-aukusMore info and registration form: La Nuit Blanche: French Jazz @ The Count's here II Singer Raleigh Williams from French-inspired ensemble La Nuit Blanche joins us to tell us about their up-coming gig at The Count's Jazz Club on Wednesday 27 March 2024, 7:30pm.This is the Week here II Kevin Healey lays out the week for review.RMIT Strike here here II Dr Tricia McLaughlin RMIT President NTEU joins us to talk about the week long strike set for March 25th through to Thursday 28th.Dave Sweeney: NO NUCLEAR here II Dave Sweeney, anti-nuclear campaigner at ACF and a founding member of ICAN, discusses the Australian political class' nuclear love affair. 

It's been a year since the Australian government unveiled its AUKUS military pact with the US and the UK that will see it acquire nuclear-powered submarines, forecast to cost up to AU$368 billion. It's a deal that poses serious threat to regional and global health and security, runs counter to our commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and brings us closer to nuclear weapons capability.  The 14th March saw the start of a week of actions against AUKUS all across the continent and the Radioactive Show travelled to Mt. Keira on Wadi Wadi Lands in Wollongong to the meeting of the Australian Nuclear Free Alliance (ANFA) a grassroots alliance that has brought together Aboriginal people and civil society groups concerned about existing or proposed nuclear developments in 'so called' Australia Since 1997.  This was the first East Coast meeting of ANFA and was initiated due to the potential for stationing of nuclear submarines at Port Kembla.Today we hear from Greens Senator David Shoebridge addressing the meeting on some of the serious threats from AUKUS.  Currently the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee is conducting an Inquiry into Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Bill 2023 [Provisions] and Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety (Transitional Provisions) Bill 2023 that will report on April 26.  We also share recordings from the launch of the Peace Walk Against AUKUS that had a send off at the ANFA meeting on Sunday 17 March and set off from Port Kembla on Monday 18 March.  Local elder Uncle Peter Button held a smoking ceremony to begin the walk.  The walk will continue on to arrive in Canberra on 17 April and you can follow along on the social media (Beyond Uranium Canberra or via the website www.beyonduraniumcanberra.net.Finally we'll hear long time anti-nuclear activist and former Radioactive Show presenter Bilbo speaking about the Keepers of Lake Eyre anniversary that will meet up on 26 March to talk about the next steps in the protection of Arabana country and in particular the sacred mound springs.

We speak with Winiata & Karina from Beyond Uranium Canberra about the upcoming Peace Walk Against AUKUS - a month long walk from Port Kembla to Canberra that starts on March 17. They are raising funds to support the walk so please donate if you can!  We are also joned by Maeve Larkins from Students Against War to hear about their protest at the opening of the Nuclear Innovation Hub by Minister for Defence Insutry Pat Conroy at the University of New South Wales on Thursday 22 February. 

We kick things off with Bruce! Martin gets a tremendous right hook on Andrew via basketball. Will a lens ever actually be shipped back to Jason? Babs is here! What happens to your photos when you die? Martin the haggler. Andrew is all about those special buys this week. Who's down for a Hemispheric Views Tupperware Party!? Using Apple Podcasts? All notes can always be found here (https://listen.hemisphericviews.com/105)! A Thematic Beverage 00:00:00 G'day Bruce Juicy IPA (https://untappd.com/b/matchless-brewing-g-day-bruce/5703848)

Ever wondered what happens in a real steel foundry? What if students could visit and learn how STEM in applied in steel? Learn how Inside Industry takes students behind the scenes at Blue Scope Steel where they learn about robotics and the chemistry of steel manufacturing as we talk with Nikki McCarthy Hicks. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Inside Industry  For many years BlueScope and the Port of Port Kembla have welcomed students to their facilities, proudly demonstrating the vast Port Kembla plant and the Port and sharing the important part they play in sustaining Australia. For all students, this experience is one that will inform, educate & excite them and reinforce the part that this major manufacturing centre continues to play in our region. The management of both the Visitor Centre facility and the Tour program is licensed by BlueScope to Inside Industry – a Not-for-profit community organisation. Learn more about Inside Industryhttps://insideindustry.org.au/educational-tours/Learn more about Nikki McCarthy Hickshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-mccarthy-hicks-0a9ba42b/  Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?  Share it!The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )http://www.aeon.net.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wondered what happens in a real steel foundry? What if students could visit and learn how STEM in applied in steel? Learn how Inside Industry takes students behind the scenes at Blue Scope Steel where they learn about robotics and the chemistry of steel manufacturing as we talk with Nikki McCarthy Hicks. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Inside Industry  For many years BlueScope and the Port of Port Kembla have welcomed students to their facilities, proudly demonstrating the vast Port Kembla plant and the Port and sharing the important part they play in sustaining Australia. For all students, this experience is one that will inform, educate & excite them and reinforce the part that this major manufacturing centre continues to play in our region. The management of both the Visitor Centre facility and the Tour program is licensed by BlueScope to Inside Industry – a Not-for-profit community organisation. Learn more about Inside Industryhttps://insideindustry.org.au/educational-tours/Learn more about Nikki McCarthy Hickshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-mccarthy-hicks-0a9ba42b/  Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?  Share it!The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )http://www.aeon.net.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 78 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. Firstly I would like to sincerely thank all of the interviewees, listeners and the football community of the Illawarra, Australia and around the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the brilliant people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Rob Giraldi is our interviewee in episode 78. Born in 1961, Rob joined Woonona Junior Soccer Club in 1967. It is here where he started his path as a striker in the game under Jock Young. Growing up in this era Rob was watching Fairy Meadow out at Dalton Park with his Dad and of course he was watching South Coast United and Safeway United at the old Balls Paddock at Woonona.After playing with Woonona Junior Soccer Club and in junior representative teams with Federation clubs Balgownie and Wollongong City, Rob then forged a brilliant career in the Illawarra District Soccer Association, NSW State League and National Soccer League playing with Fairy Meadow, Wollongong Macedonia, Wollongong Wolves, Port Kembla, Corrimal Rangers, Russell Vale, Northern United and Tarrawanna.I appreciated the opportunity to record and listen to Rob's football journey. I have sincere respect and thanks for the time Rob gave up to do this interview and for allowing me into his home. Please enjoy episode 78!

We hear from Arthur Rorris about the Port Kembla's view of being a parking spot for nuclear subs. News items:Hussey workers winCPSU want moreABC restructure means more job lossesEmployers responsible for mining deaths.

Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we'll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties' (A Squiz Parent)   This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. Fun. Free. Fresh.  LINKS Whale rescue off Port Kembla: https://www.9news.com.au/national/whale-rescue-mission-port-kembla-wollongong-nsw/503ec9dc-78c1-49af-b8b8-c9677b7b74ba Sandstorm at the Suez Canal: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-africa-65788250 Spelling Bee (including words that eliminated some competitors): https://www.sportingnews.com/us/other-sports/news/scripps-national-spelling-bee-live-results-words-list-2023/rmapcx50pio0xgqsmwjbstkh Why isn't a Pterodactyl a Dinosaur?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muWYY9qMM1A&t=11s Watch a pterosaur fly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDZfZy0X2zU&t=51s Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/may-2023/ Classroom Companion: Teachers! Want to access free, curriculum-aligned classroom resources tied to the daily podcast? Sign up to be a Squiz Kids Classroom and download the Classroom Companion each day. Made by teachers for teachers, differentiated to suit all primary school ability levels. And did we mention it's free? Newshounds Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/ Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!   Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au  

On May 6 thousands gathered on the streets of Port Kembla, on Dharawal Country in Wollongong, to say no to a proposal that Port Kembla harbours the future Australian nuclear submarines. I speak to Cath Blakey, a Wollongong Councilor about local politics regarding the issue. A new group has formed, Wollongong Against War and Nukes, I speak with organiser Mel Barnes, about their growing campaign against the subs and AUKUS more broadly.   

Green Left journalists Ben Radford and Isaac Nellist go through the latest news from Australia and around the world. For more information on all of these stories, read our in-depth coverage here. Music and editing by LittleArcherBeats.   Ecosocialism 2023 | A World Beyond Capitalism | Featuring Kohei Saito   Green Left articles featured in this episode: Australia Labor's budget ignores the needs of millions Labor's budget is an attack on NDIS, Medicare Young people left out by Labor's budget Labor must raise the JobSeeker rate for all ‘The welfare system is stealing people's present and future' Rent report says less than 1% are affordable for minimum-wage workers ‘Port Kembla is no place for a nuclear base' Earth Care Café for peace not war Knitting Nannas challenge anti-protest laws NT Labor gives fracking the go-ahead Ngarluma Elder restates her disappointment with work beginning at Perdaman fertiliser plant Inaugural Love, Art & Revolution Film Festival a success Forum discusses medical misogyny, seeks support for change Community rallies against Geelong council job cuts Nurses and midwives discuss making workplaces sustainable Victorian NTEU members stop work for better pay, working conditions Union members locked out, strike at James Cook University Sydney Uni NTEU votes to end historic strike campaign, but fight continues ‘501s' protest inhumane detention at MITA ‘501s' demand Labor keep its promise to end indefinite detention   International Austria: What's behind the historic Communist surge in Salzburg? Video: Green Left Party campaigns for real democratic change Palestinian trade unions call for worldwide action to end Israeli apartheid Khader Adnan dies in Israeli prison Ballarat Trades Hall marks Nakba, calls for justice Sudan: ‘Our people will ultimately triumph over tyrants' Sudan: International community must act now Iranian regime's desperate tactics to derail the people's revolution United States: Documents reveal sexual exploitation and abuse in Korean War Cuba: US targets cruise lines in massive compensation case Chile announces plan to nationalise lithium industry   We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present.   If you like our work, become a supporter. Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenLeftOnline/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, AntennaPod, iTunes and Podcast Addict.

Headlines// 7.15: Gem Romuld from the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (Australia) speaks with Elyse on Dirt Radio about the funding for nuclear submarines and the recent rally at Port Kembla. This episode first aired on Dirt Radio on 9 May 2023.  7.30: Marianne Mackay, talking with First Nations activist and advocate Marisa of Doin' Time about the importance of the voices of people with lived experience and inequalities in securing work for Aboriginal people. This episode first aired on Doin' Time on 1 May 2023.  8.00: CARF organiser and activist Aisha Jago on fighting the far-right's anti immigration and anti LGBTQI+ agenda.  8.15: Elyse Cunningham, coordinator of Friends of the Earth Melbourne's Sustainable Cities collective, on the back to back actions for climate and transport justice planned for tomorrow Wednesday 17th May. SongsLipstick Lover - Janelle MonaeIn The Honey - WAFIACamaraderie - YunaTemporary Low - SOLIWorkin' Woman Blues - Valerie June

May 1 Melbourne II On May 1 outside the State Library Melbourne we heard some rousing speeches first up we hear from Kiernan from the Black People's Union here followed by Luke Hayes from the Australian Communist Party here.May 1 Port Kembla No Nukes II A  massive rally for May Day in Port Kembla calling for peace and jobs not a nuclear subs base. We here first from Greens Senator David Shoebridge here and then Alan Hicks, ETU National & NSW Secretary of the ETU here.May Day Resolution Melb here II The May Day Committee Melbourne's resolution 2023.COMMUNITY CARING FOR KIDS COLLECTIVE Mparntwe (Alice Springs) here II This indigeouus lead initiative is calling for clear, practical ways to support indigenous kids into a better future.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy sums up the week. after the Federal Budget.Wales Future Generations here II Outgoing Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, Sophie Howe, was in Australia recently. Here we hear how Wales legislated the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 into law and the priority of establishing a sustainable future for upcoming generations.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Chloe DSNewsreports of headline storiesDiscussion of the parliamentary debate on the Albanese government's 10 billion Housing Future Fund bill and why it is a inadequate solution to the housing crisis. A recording of a parliamentary speech by Greens' housing spokesperson and federal member for Griffith Max Chandler-Mather was played for the program, where he outlines a scathing critique of Labor's housing bill and why it does nothing to address the housing crisis.Israel has renewed attacks on Palestine with more than 6 palestinians killed and over 64 wounded.News from Green LeftPresenters drew on the following newstories from Green Left.Thousands marched through Port Kembla on Saturday 6 May, to reject nuclear base plan by the Albanese government marking the largest anti-aukus protest.Film and TV writers began their strike on May 1 in Hollywood and New York, to demand a living wage and job security, amid an explosion in profits in the streaming eraInterviews and DiscussionsThe progressive and pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP), the third biggest party in the Turkish parliament, has been forced to contest the upcoming May 14 Turkish general election under the banner of the Green Left Party (Yeşil Sol Parti). Green Left spoke to Kenan Bircan, the Sydney representative of the Green Left Party on Tuesday April 25 about the upcoming Turkey elections and it's implications. You can view the recording here.Sue Bull, member of Socialist Alliance joins the program discussing Labor's budget and how it leaves millions stuck in poverty whilst billionaires get tax cuts. You can listen to the individual interview here.David Ball, deputy secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) joins the program to discuss the 25th anniversary of the Patrick's Dispute where the corporation Patrick's Stevedore sacked more than 1400 union members and resulted in a months-long dispute led by the MUA opposing the decision. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs playedLorde - RoyalsInsurge - Images of London

On today's episode of Dirt Radio, Elyse spoke to Pat Simons and Gem Romuld who joined a rally on Saturday 7th May 2023 at Port Kembla on Dharawal Country, NSW. The rally was in opposition to a proposed nuclear submarine base as part of the federal government's AUKUS deal. Community, union groups and activists joined together to say no to nuclear subs, and yes to peace and climate justice. Check out Gem's work at ICAN here: https://icanw.org.au/and WAWAN's work here: https://www.facebook.com/WollongongAgainstWarandNukes/and Pat's work here:  https://www.melbournefoe.org.au/energy

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Arie Huybregts, Sue BoltonNewsreportsGreen Left Radio presenters discuss the results of the NSW State Election that took place on March 25 drawing on the Green Left article NSW Labor wins ‘battle of civility' in lacklustre campaign.Interviews and DiscussionsAlexander Brown from Wollongong Against War and Nukes (WAWAN) speaks to Green Left Radio about the ongoing campaign supported by both the broader community and trade unions against the proposed nuclear base for Port Kembla in Wollongong. You can listen to the individual interview here.Read morePort Kembla rejects nuclear submarine base || Green LeftAlex Bainbridge from Socialist Alliance speaks to Green Left Radio about the Albanese's government signature climate bill targeting big polluters which is in the process of being ratified by the parliament and why it is completely inadequate in terms of addressing the challenges of the Climate Crisis. You can listen to the individual interview here.Read moreLabor's climate ‘safeguard' mechanism must be rejected || Green LeftActivist CalendarUpcoming left-wing and activist events.Friday, March 31 - Rally | Day of trans visibility. 5:30pm. State Library, Swanston St, City. Sunday, April 2 - Palm Sunday | Walk for justice for refugees. 1:30pm. State Library, Swanston St, City. Monday, April 3 - Protest | Tell Clare O'Neil: Permanent visas for all! 6pm. Sofitel, 25 Collins St, City. Tuesday, April 18 - Forum | Militarism & War in the Asia-Pacific: Why AUKUS is a disaster for humanity. 6:30pm (meal from 6pm). Resistance Centre, Level 5, 407 Swanston St, City. Organised by Green Left & Socialist Alliance.

Paul Keating labels AUKUS as the worst Labor deal in a century, energy regulators suggest power bills will rise by up to 31.3%. Plus, Arthur Rorris says Port Kembla is not a parking lot for nuclear submarines.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Port Kembla is firming as the Defence Department's preferred location for a new submarine base that will eventually house Australian nuclear-powered boats.

The last show! (of 2022) Let's keep it to nice 30 minutes, ok? LOL, yeah right! Let's talk some favorite photos, movies, and things we used this year that we really liked. Also, since we're here, how about some quirky habits? Thanks everyone for an awesome 2022, and we can't wait to see you all in 2023!

Rikki Danks;  a Karanjini Gundanji women talks from COP27 in Egypt. She wants compensation for first Nations people impacted by climate change and poor resource  extraction decisions To protect country and prevent global heating Rikki wants fracking out of the Beetaloo Basin and land management handed back to traditional owners, as a simple and effective way to protect country  and climate for everyone.Earth Matters #1377 was produced by Bec HorridgeLinksFracking's Environmental Impacts: Earthquakes - Greenpeace USADoes fracking cause earthquakes? | U.S. Geological Survey (usgs.gov)Chefs, doctors and real estate developers among new coalition calling to rid kitchens of gas cooking - ABC NewsAndrew 'Twiggy' Forrest's energy company AIE signs lease for Port Kembla gas terminal - ABC NewsAndrew Forrest company drops WA Canning Basin gas exploration plans over climate concerns | Energy | The GuardianNSW Fast-Tracks Andrew Forrest Backed Gas-Hydrogen Port Kemb (globalenergyworld.com)Government backs NSW gas-fired power plant | The Canberra Times | Canberra, ACTMounting Scientific Evidence Rekindles Fracking Health Concerns – Mother Jones 

The Next Gen are back on the show for the second instalment of me, attempting to document their coming of age. Annoying, loud, they talk over each other, and they leave a vape cloud that would rival the Port Kembla smoke stack...Better yet, they still don't know what climate change is, but we discover that Jonah loves the Queen. Filmed and recorded on location in King Pin Skate shop in front of a small audience, it's a fun episode in which the boys give us an update of their lives since last time they were on. Kind of.If you are looking for intellectually stimulating or thought provoking content, maybe go and listen to a Joseph Rogan episode or something this week. Otherwise, buckle in because I have zero control over these 18 year old skate rats.How well do you know young people in this day and age?Shoutout to Marlon Roche for co-hosting this week (i.e. crowd control).ShanThis episode has been transcribed! Read HERE.Thanks to the THT affiliates! Get on the THT code for discounts (and support the show at the same time)!KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with, and I'm stoked to embark on a new affiliation with Krush Organics and advocate for the use of CBD products for supplementary use. Do the research yourself, the health benefits are unquestionable. It's done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it's improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery time especially post workouts. And it's all natural.INDOSOLE  Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate ShopCode: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.Write a review on Apple Podcasts and give a 5 star rating.Thanks for listening!Big love and respect,ShanIndosole footwear Indosole are on a mission to become the world's most responsible footwear company. Use code: THTSupport the show

From a standing start back in the late-1970s, young uni-dropout Dexter Dunworth, along with his older brother David, started out with 1 truck collecting used industrial oils from car and truck service centres around Sydney, cold-calling potential customers promising to get rid of their smelly oil waste. It was oil recycling long before recycling became part of our business lexicon.  From that humble beginning, the brothers scaled up to include collection, treatment plants, then recycling it as fuel to other customers in need, and over 4 decades the pair built a major oil waste recycling business throughout Australia's east coast, with customers like Shell, BHP Steel at Port Kembla and most coal-fired power stations in the Hunter Valley. Grabbing every opportunity became Worth Oil's mantra, especially when it came to the key decision whether to sell out or not.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a lot to hear about from ICAN- International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons organisers, Gem Romuld and Jemila Rushton. We hear the latest about the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, including the upcoming first meeting of State Parties in Vienna. How ICAN, and the public, are working towards getting more MPs signing a pledge to work towards Australia signing onto this Treaty. Also, hear about local action at Port Kembla, against the proposal that it may be one of the sites to host the slated nuclear submarines. https://icanw.org.au/

A new $10bn submarine base will be built on Australia's east coast to support future nuclear-powered submarines.Prime Minister Scott Morrison will unveil the plans in his speech to the Lowy Institute on Monday, focusing on national security.“Establishing a second submarine base on our east coast will enhance our strategic deterrent capability,” Mr Morrison is expected to tell the institute.Three preferred sites have been chosen at Brisbane, Newcastle and Port Kembla following a defence review of 19 locations.More than $10bn has also been set aside to move from the Collins-class fleet to the future nuclear-powered submarines.Mr Morrison is expected to reveal how the new base will add capacity, rather than move it from any current or planned capacity for Fleet Base West, where the Collins-class fleet is now based, south of Perth.“Fleet Base West will remain home to our current and future submarines, given its strategic importance on the Indian Ocean,” he will say in his speech.Mr Morrison will further say the decision to establish an east coast submarine base has been many years in the making as part of Australia's transition from Collins.“However, the government has now determined that, to support our decision to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, establishing a second submarine base on our east coast will enhance our strategic deterrent capability, with significant advantages in operational, training, personnel and industrial terms,” he says in his speech.Mr Morrison said an optimal east coast base would provide homeported submarines specialised wharves, maintenance facilities, administrative and logistics support, personnel amenities and suitable accommodation for submarine crews and support staff.It would also enable the regular visiting of US and UK nuclear-powered submarines.The creation of a new submarine base will be the first time a major new base has been built since since Robertson Barracks was constructed in the Northern Territory in the 1990s, but this project will be bigger.Mr Morrison said the government has authorised the defence department to immediately begin negotiating with the NSW and Queensland governments, and relevant local governments and authorities on the “enormous undertaking”.This initial work is expected to be completed by the end of 2023.The PM said the project will bring significant positive long-term economic impacts, including from construction and having a larger defence force population and their families living nearby.“There will also be significant benefits for local and national industry in supporting the new base and the more complex and larger nuclear-powered submarine fleet,” he says.“Again, none of this detracts from what we will be doing at Fleet Base West.”- by Melissa Iaria, news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia ora,Welcome to Monday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the International edition from Interest.co.nz.Today we lead with news it is all about the spreading inflationary consequences of war.But first up, local carbon prices have been retreating recently. They ended last week down at NZ$78.50, a -10% drop in a week. In China, their fledgling carbon market now barely functions. The EU carbon price has fallen even more sharply, down -30% in a week to €66/tonne (NZ$105/tonne). The whole thing seems weird, given the record demand and prices for fossil fuels, and it calls into question whether these carbon market prices are giving useful climate signals. Given the dive in the EU price, holders of the NZUs may be facing steep losses here in coming weeks. Carbon market prices are responding to 'normal' financial market signals, and not climate or IPCC data.We have been highlighting sharp rises in many commodity prices recently, and coal hit another record high at the end of last week, as did aluminium. This seems to be a daily achievement recently and we are inured to these rises, even if we know that they are building to cause serious long-term global inflation. Worse, for many commodities, inventories are low.One to keep a special eye on is nickel, essential for stainless steel production, and EV batteries. But the world's largest producer is MMC Norilsk Nickel, a huge Russian producer accounting for 14% of global supply. They control 40% of the world's palladium supply, and 10% of platinum supply. They haven't been sanctioned yet, nor their oligarch owner.But missing from the list has been Dr Copper. Copper demand has, for the past few years, depended on Chinese infrastructure activity, and China's economy is off the boil so copper hasn't participated in the current commodity price frenzy - which has been good, because it is already expensive and used widely. But on Friday that all changed. Copper prices zoomed higher overnight to hit a new record high of US$10,820/tonne. Supply concerns rather than demand pressures are behind this jump. And China signaled much more stimulus is on the way as its economy stutters.Meanwhile, global food prices rose sharply in February, up almost +4% in one month, up +24% in a year. This represents a new all-time high, exceeding the previous top in February 2011, by 3.1 points. The February rise was led by large increases in vegetable oils (+37%) and dairy prices (+25%). Cereals (+15%) and meat prices (+15%) were also up. And of course, the global stresses in March means this is just the start of extreme food price stress. Rising post-pandemic demand in the recovering first world, stable supply everywhere, plus new growing security and supply-chain uncertainties are all conspiring to drive up food prices and food stress. In turn, these tensions will bring new 'security' arguments between nations.Black Sea shipments of wheat have reduced to a trickle on the fighting and over the weekend wheat prices have exploded.For the World Bank, the Ukraine invasion is a global economic catastrophe. And it is now no longer possible to get insurance for cargoes to or from Russia, especially those using the Black Sea.The American economy added +678,000 jobs in February (seasonally adjusted), the most in seven months and way above market forecasts of +400,000. Job growth was widespread. (The actual rise was almost +1.5 mln from the prior month, but January is always seasonally low.) Their jobless rate fell to 3.8%, lower than expected. Their participation rate rose again, marginally. Average weekly earnings rose at +5.4%, and the fastest pace since March 2021. But markets glossed over this news in the face of the security issues in Europe. Still, this labour data will likely keep the Fed on track for a rate hike in two weeks.US vehicle sales came in at just over 14 mln in February (annualised rate) and down sharply from the 15 mln rate in January. But supply issues are holding this back.Brazil's economic growth was +1.6% in Q4-2021 and while expectations were low for this data, it is far lower than the +4.0% rise in Q3-2021.There have been major policy meetings in China, but they are all overshadowed by the Russian invasion. At home they set a low growth target of "around +5.5%", but you have to say their conviction levels are low because they also noted "rising challenges". This is recognition that their economy is floundering. They need it to improve because they have tens of millions of young people joining their jobs market all with high income hopes that will be difficult to accommodate. New aggressive stimulus is probably not far away. Certainly interest rate cuts are close now. The iron ore price is on the move higher again in anticipation.But not helping is that their property meltdown isn't resolved and is at a dangerous stage again. Zhenhro and Evergrande lead a rapid rise in offshore defaults. Altogether some US$100 bln in debts needs to be repaid this year alone. Bond discounts are very deep (-85%) indicating deep pessimism of likely progress, despite Beijing taking control of some of the larger developers. Auditors are resigning (a la Trump). Bank accounts are being frozen. Workers are walking off the jobs. For Beijing 'housing' is a core policy 'mountain'. The unprecedented demographic turn means future demand for houses will shrink very sharply. At present supply, there are more than a decade's worth already in the market. That means there is no need for the Evergrande's of China anymore. Building more as part of new stimulus will make the problems worse. Now Beijing's housing problem is that those who bought face steep valuation crashes. It's not the way Beijing thought their housing policy would turn out. They are about to face some very angry buyers.In Hong Kong, retail sales are languishing. December trade was revised lower, and the January year-on-year gain was weak, and on a weak base. January 2022 sales were a massive -30% lower than in January 2019.Meanwhile EU retail sales didn't bounce back as strongly in January as was expected, a worrying under-performance given what has come after this.Russia's currency is at a new record low, weakening again very sharply at the end of last week. Until now, key Western policy makers have exempted oil from their sanctions. But the Allies are moving to include Russian oil in the blockade. That won't help the ruble.S&P cut Russia's rating to "CCC-" from "BB+", as default risk rose sharply again. Both Moody's and Fitch cut their ratings further. Explanation of ratings grade is here.In most of the world, Russia is losing the information war over Ukraine. In China, though, it's winning big. Beijing has thrown its hat in the ring on the Russian side - but with some reservations on the commercial side. They are a dubious friend for the Russians. But Russia's mistake is a golden opportunity for Beijing to make it a subservient client.It is not economic news, but we should note that Australia is ramping up its defense spending, and will buy and host nuclear submarines. One of Brisbane, Newcastle or Port Kembla will host a new AU$10 bln naval base for a new fleet of these submarines. Their existing Indian Ocean base will be upgraded. Fear of what China is about to do with Taiwan is driving their sharp turn to become nuclear-armed.The UST 10yr yield opens today at 1.74% and up +2 bps from this time Saturday. A week ago it was at 1.99% but risk aversion has taken hold since. (But recall, at the start of 2022 it was at just 1.52%.) We should also note that while New Zealand benchmark Government bond yields are flat or soft, wholesale swap rates are still rising, and key ones are back up to 2016 levels now.The price of gold starts today at US$1973 and up another +US$11/oz from this time Saturday. That is a weekly rise of +US$89/oz or +4.4%. At the start of 2022 this price was US$1814/oz, so it is up +8.8And oil prices are down a bit today and by -US$2/bbl level. In the US they are now just under US$113.50/bbl. The international price is just on US$117/bbl. A week ago the international price was US$93.50/bbl and that seemed high. At the start of the year is was under US$80/bbl. The climb since has been more than +40%.The Kiwi dollar will open today still higher at 68.6 USc and a +¾c rise from Friday. Against the Australian dollar we are at 93 AUc and firm. Against the euro we at 62.8 euro cents and almost a +1½c rise from Friday. That means our TWI-5 starts today at just on 73.6 and its highest since late November. If sustained, this will mitigate some of the imported tradables inflationary pressure. Not a lot, but some. And all this is despite the US dollar rising to near a 20 year high.The bitcoin price is lower today, down another -4.2% from this time Saturday to US$39,137. For the week it is up +3.8%; Year to date it is down -17%. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been moderate at +/- 2.0%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.And get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston and we'll do this again tomorrow, Omicron permitting.

From 106.9 Vox FM in Wollongong, Dee Milenkovic shares a tale that is attached to a national scandal, the story of the Ruby Princess when it hit the docks in Port Kembla.  Supervising production from Sharon Davis. Training from the Community Media Training Organisation. Distributed by the Community Radio Network. Produced for the 2021 CBAA National Features and Documentary Series. When I heard about the “death ship” berthing in my town, I saw fear turn to hatred as people scrambled to keep our community safe from the infested Ruby Princess cruise ship. Then one day, a lone voice of compassion cut through the sea of anger and panic and showed us that we weren't helpless against a viral enemy. My documentary tells the story of how this man's compassionate action turned the tide in one of Australia's most sensational public health disasters. Special Thanks John Kewa, the star of the show Mark Sleigh, Destination Wollongong Justin Huntsdale, ABC Illawarra Nicole Dillon, go-getting local Unnamed local fisherman, vox pop interviewee Peter Ernst, Port Authority boss Sharon Davis, mentor extraordinaire Chris Yates, sfx and tech guru Giordana Caputo, the very patient CMTO big boss Abe Killian, CRN good guy My beautiful boy, who cheered me through every win and hugged me through every freak-out during the making of this documentary The VOX FM Board of Directors, a bunch of absolute legends who continue to support my out-of-the-box ideas Credits Lights of Wollongong, Black Moon Band Shelter, Arcadians Choir See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gretchen Miller gives us a taste of what's ahead with her groundbreaking podcast, “@risk in the Climate Crisis” (pictured) From the Halifax Examiner we read: “Hundreds march through Halifax to demand action on climate change”; Now we have two stories from the Melbourne-based ClimateWorks: “Australia signed the Paris Agreement. Then what happened?”; “Good news in climate solutions – September edition”; Coming in November this year is the “Impact Summit, Sydney 2021”; Climate Action alerts readers to: “University of Bath to offer climate change education for all new students”; Next, we have a comment piece from The Telegraph: “Green warriors are on a mission to stamp out prosperity as we know it”; Now it is five stories from The Guardian: “Thinktank calls for carbon trading desk for small farmers and climate-focused livestock research”; “‘Blah, blah, blah': Greta Thunberg lambasts leaders over climate crisis”; “The UK's petrol crisis is just a taste of a more jittery, uncertain future”; “Thinktank wants $259m in royalties directed to coalmining towns as renewables take over”; “Climate pressure on Scott Morrison grows as NSW promises to cut emissions in half by 2030”; And from the BBC it's: “Justin Rowlatt, climate editor”; Enjoy some climate poetry from: “As She Rises”; And what does Wikipedia has to say about “Climate change”; Three stories from the Melbourne Age: “PM briefs federal MPs on net-zero as Nationals raise new fears”; “Bridget McKenzie takes swipe at ‘vacuous' Liberals over net-zero”; “The energy crisis wreaking havoc across the globe”; And then we have an Editorial from The Age: “Morrison needs to go to Glasgow climate summit”; From Bloomberg Business: “China's Coal Shortage Means Higher Prices for the World”; Two stories from ABC News:  “SA's statewide blackout was five years ago — here's how energy supply has evolved since then”; “Methane emissions higher than previous estimates in Queensland's Surat Basin CSG region”; And from The Newsroom: “COP26 - last chance to ramp up climate change ambition”; Now we have two stories from The Conversation: “The Nationals signing up to net-zero should be a no-brainer. Instead, they're holding Australia to ransom”; “Climate explained: what is an ice age and how often do they happen?”; From The New Daily: “Koalas, emus and more will be reintroduced to Sydney, thanks to a new national park”; And The New York Times tells readers: “Ford Will Build 4 Factories in a Big Electric Vehicle Push”; From Inside Climate News, readers learn: “Dangerous Air: As California Burns, America Breathes Toxic Smoke”; The World Resources Institute has two stories:  “The U.S. Can Achieve Climate Commitments — With All of Society Strategy”; “Will Progress at Climate Week Spur More Action Ahead of COP26?”; From The Sydney Morning Herald: “Glimpses of a low carbon future amid Port Kembla's coal and steel”; And finally, from The Climate Reality Project, Canada: “Mobilizing Youth for Systemic Climate Action, The lessons I learned from Dr. Michael E. Mann's The New Climate War”. Enjoy “Music for a Warming World”. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/climateconversations

Verica Sajdovska, the president of the Macedonian Welfare Association of NSW says, thanks to the women-volunteers, the old and the most vulnerable in Port Kembla and surrounding area are getting freshly cooked Macedonian traditional meals daily as well as other essential personal care while implementing the Covid-19 safety measures - Верица Сајдовска, претседателка на Македонската добротворна организација за НЈВ вели дека и во услови на строго заклучување, вработените во организацијата и бројните доброволци обезбедуваат постарите лица кои се и најранлива категорија, да имаат свеж, традиционално приготвен оброк и друга неопходна грижа во нивниот дом, при што потполно се почитуваат мерките за заштита на јавното здравје.

Seafarer Connect is an initiative to provide Free high quality WIFI to seafarers on ships visiting Australian ports. Ports where this service is available are Port Botany, Newcastle, Port Kembla, Albany, Kwinana and Port Hedland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Aboriginal mission to the steelworks to the sex workers, there's many a tale etched into the bitumen of Wentworth Street.  Local artist Anne-Louise Rentell takes us on a tour of a suburb with a colourful past, in search of a new identity.  

Show #1107. If you get any value from this podcast please consider supporting my work on Patreon. Plus all Patreon supporters get their own unique ad-free podcast feed. Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Monday 7th June. It's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they've built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It's a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too. JEROME GUILLEN LEAVES TESLA"Tesla is losing one of its most important executives; Jerome Guillen. Guillen held high-ranking positions at Tesla for more than ten years, but has now left the company, as Tesla announced in a brief notification to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)." says electrive.com: " Jerome Guillen was only appointed head of the new Tesla Heavy Trucking division in March, where he was to drive the market launch of the electric truck Semi, and was previously head of Tesla's entire automotive division. The Frenchman has long been considered one of Elon Musk's most important companions. He came to Tesla from Daimler in 2010 and was responsible for the Model S. In his ten years at Tesla, Musk repeatedly gave Guillen responsibility for the major construction sites in the company." https://www.electrive.com/2021/06/08/jerome-guillen-leaves-tesla/ TESLA'S CHINA-MADE VEHICLE SALES SURGE 29% IN MAY"Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) sold 33,463 China-made electric cars in May, including exports, a 29% jump from April, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) on Tuesday." says Reuters: "China's new electric vehicle sales surged 177% to 185,000 cars in May from a year earlier, CPCA said. Overall passenger vehicle sales, however, rose just 1.1% to 1.66 million cars. Tesla, which makes its Model 3 sedans and Model Y sport-utility vehicles in Shanghai, exported 11,527 China-made vehicles in May. In April, it sold 25,845 China-made cars, down from 35,478 in March." https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/teslas-china-made-vehicle-sales-surge-29-may-auto-association-2021-06-08/ AUSTRALIA'S LARGEST-EVER TESLA SHIPMENT"The largest-ever Australian shipment of Tesla electric cars arrived late last week in Port Kembla, NSW, according to well-informed boat tracking service VedaPrime. It's estimated the delivery comprised roughly 1500 examples of the Chinese-built Model 3 sedan, which remains the only variant from Tesla currently on offer Down Under." says caradvice.com.au: "While Tesla does not release its sales data, figures obtained by CarAdvice show the all-electric brand delivered 3430 vehicles to local customers throughout 2020. Based on those results, the most recent shipment equates to almost six-months worth of stock – more than the US-based brand has ever had to deal with in Australia" https://www.caradvice.com.au/958695/australias-largest-ever-tesla-shipment-arrives-in-port-kembla-nsw/ TESLA SEEKS TO BUILD BATTERY FACTORY NEAR BERLIN"US carmaker Tesla has expanded its application for construction permits to build more facilities in Grünheide — south of Berlin — notably a battery factory. In April, Tesla said it wanted to include a battery production facility in its permit application." according to dw.com: "Given the scope of the changes, the state of Brandenburg's ministry of agriculture, environment and climate (MLUK) must decide in the next few days "whether to involve the public again," the licensing authority said in a statement on Thursday. Following criticism from environmental groups, Tesla also wants to introduce various measures to reduce water consumption so that despite expansion of the plant, water consumption is still expected to be about 1.4 million cubic meters per year." https://www.dw.com/en/germany-tesla-seeks-to-build-battery-factory-near-berlin/a-57775358 MAXUS TO SUPPLY 750 ELECTRIC VANS TO DPD UK"DPD UK will double its fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) after ordering 750 fully electric commercial vehicles from Maxus. The parcel delivery firm has bought 500 E Deliver 9s and 250 E Deliver 3s, increasing its pure electric fleet to almost 1,500 vehicles." says CommercialFleet.org: "Maxus began taking orders for the E Deliver 3, its first compact electric van, last year.  Two battery options are available: 35kWH and 52.5kWh, giving a range of up to 98 miles and 150 miles, respectively. Meanwhile, the E Deliver 9, which replaced the EV80, has a maximum range of 219 miles and can be specified with one of three battery options. There's a choice of 55.1kWh, 72kWh and 88.5kWh." https://www.commercialfleet.org/news/van-news/2021/06/09/maxus-to-supply-750-electric-vans-to-dpd-uk ELECTRIC TRUCK START-UP LORDSTOWN DOESN'T HAVE CASH TO BEGIN PRODUCTION"Lordstown Motors, an electric vehicle start-up that aimed to revive a shuttered General Motors factory in Ohio, said on Tuesday that it did not have enough cash to start commercial production of its electric pickup truck and might have to close its doors." reports The Times: "The company, which was once held up as a savior by former President Donald J. Trump, is now being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. In a regulatory filing, Lordstown said it will not be able to begin “commercial scale production” without raising more money from investors and lenders. Lordstown, one of about a dozen start-ups in the electric vehicle space that have gone public by merging with special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, added that there was “substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern” — a legal phrase companies often use to alert investors that they might not survive" https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/08/business/lordstown-cash-going-concern.html E.ON AIMS TO INCREASE AFFORDABILITY WITH EV SALARY SACRIFICE SCHEME"E.ON has launched an electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme following its company car provision going all electric in 2019. This new scheme – created by E.ON and Lex Autolease - enables non-company car drivers to access an EV, offering a range of EVs as well as an option to purchase a home chargepoint through its e-mobility business unit, E.ON Drive, as an additional salary sacrifice benefit." says Current News: "The scheme allows employees to benefit from reduced Income Tax and National Insurance contributions, with this designed to make EVs more affordable. It follows Octopus announcing earlier this year it was offering 100% electric salary sacrifice schemes through a new business unit dubbed Electric Dreams." https://www.current-news.co.uk/news/e-on-aims-to-increase-affordability-with-ev-salary-sacrifice-scheme RENAULT MEGANE E-TECH ELECTRIC"The radical Mégane eVision concept is destined for series production in 2022 as the Mégane E-Tech Electric - Renault's second mainstream EV." sreports Autocar: "The production-ready car has now been revealed in camouflaged prototype guise ahead of a full public debut later this year. The model shown is the first of 30 identically liveried test cars that will be used for advanced development trials on public roads beginning this summer.   Proportions are largely shared with Alliance partner Nissan's new Ariya SUV, with which the Mégane shares its CMF-EV platform and powertrain. Renault has confirmed that, like the concept, the Peugeot e-2008 rival has a 215bhp electric motor on its front axle and takes its power from a 60kWh underfloor battery pack good for 280 miles of range on the official WLTP test cycle." https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-2022-renault-megane-e-tech-electric-280-mile-ev NISSAN SAYS OWNERS OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES TRAVEL 390 MILES MORE "Nissan claims electric car owners across Europe are already covering more miles annually than those driving petrol and diesel cars, despite continued concerns about range anxiety. The average electric vehicle user travels 391 miles (630 kilometres) more each year than those with cars with combustion engines, according to the Japanese car maker's research." according to thisismoney: " A poll of 7,000 motorists in the UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Norway, Sweden and Denmark earlier this year asked car drivers to detail how many miles they cover each year - not including 2020. When drivers of petrol and diesel cars were asked what would convince them to switch to an EV, 38 per cent said the biggest 'pull-factor' would be longer ranges. Almost a third (32 per cent) said easier charging would persuade them to make the leap, while three in 10 said they would need to see an improved availability of public devices before ditching their traditional motors." https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-9659615/Electric-car-owners-390-miles-year-petrol-diesel.html THE URBAN, LOW-SPEED EV IS HAVING A MOMENT"In China, a 10-foot-long minicar called the Wuling Hongguang Mini — made by General Motors and Chinese automakers SAIC and Guangxi Automobile — is topping 250,000 in total sales. That makes it the best-selling EV in the country, outperforming Tesla's Model 3 and others." says greenboz.com: "Young families are buying the car because at around $5,000 it's cheap, it's easy to drive, park and charge, and it's fun to personalize with a Crayola box of color options and stickers from the likes of Pokemon and Hello Kitty. The car is reportedly ubiquitous in the Chinese city of Liuzhou, which has chargers all over the place; the city offers free parking and charging to support the growing EV market. Along with China, European cities historically have been eager to support pint-sized vehicles for urban living. But major European automakers aren't yet embracing the ultra-cheap EVs being sold in China. " https://www.greenbiz.com/article/urban-low-speed-ev-having-moment QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM What noises, if any, should electric vehicles make (inside or outside the vehicle) Email me your thoughts and I'll read them out on Sunday – hello@evnewsdaily.com   It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And  if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. PREMIUM PARTNERSPHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBYPORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATIAUDI CINCINNATI EASTVOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONALCARCHARGING.COM and ALOHACHARGE.COM DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNELRICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UKEMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/

The Climate Action Show17th May 2021 Produced by Vivien LangfordTIM FLANNERY AT THIRROULAN EXTINCTION REBELLION PICNIC GuestsProfessor Tim Flannery- The Climate Council, Author of  The Climate CureText Publishing — The Climate Cure: Solving the Climate Emergency Wollongong can prosper from a future without coal, Flannery says | Illawarra Mercury | Wollongong, NSWMithra Cox -  Wollongong Councillor for the Greens, Musician with The LurkersSharon Posell and Craig Peritt - Protect our Water Alliance. POWAHOME | Protect Our Water Alliance | WollongongOlatunji - Poet at the picnicIKNAG - Illawarra Knitting Nannas against gas The Femmes Fatales - Wild brass band led by Mel WishartFuneral band Les Femmes Fatales performs feminist protest act at HONK! Oz - ABC NewsNaia Webb - Illawara Climate Action NetworkThe Illawarra Climate Coalition - Home | Facebook  THIRROULThis is coal country south of Sydney.The Illawarra escarpment looming over Extinction Rebellion's picnic is riddled with coal mines. Many of them are causing damage to the river beds and swamps above with losses to Sydney's drinking water catchment. DH Lawrence and Frieda stayed at Thirroul and they would have loved the celebration of life that XR brings to the contemplation of climate catastrophe. The brass band with its melodramatic funeral march,  the children making tomb stones for lost species and the serious speakers were not at all macabre.In the background you will hear cockatoos screeching home to roost and children pelting across the grass in sack races.Tim Flannery told us that the Earth's climate System sets the deadlines not politicians. He now lives in this community and is energised by the battle ahead, as they make the transition from coal and gas. Mithra Cox talked about being on council and how we must elect climate activists. Her long experience as a musician supporting many causes has given her the courage to be a leader. Craig Peritt from POWA has worked in the mines and has seen the water gushing in from cracks in the riverbeds. His dream is for green steel at Port Kembla. Will Twiggy Forrest make it a reality? He said our role as activists is to be informed, to be constructively angry, smart and well organised. Sharon Possel explained just what it took for this community to succesfully stop  an  extension of the Dendrobium Coal mine.Dendrobium coal mine expansion rejected by planning commission, John Barilaro vows to overturn ruling - ABC NewsMillions in federal budget for Port Kembla hydrogen-fuelled power plant | Illawarra Mercury | Wollongong, NSWThere is so much more to this programme than the named leaders. You will hear the voice of a child of five and three quarters who witnessed the 2020 Bushfires, there's a poet and  many climate activists, young and old who are energetically making the transition away from the industries and jobs of the past.To take action consider lending your support to Protect our Water Alliance Protect Our Water Alliance (list-manage.com)Leave a message for The Climate Action Show at 3CR 03 94198377 

Episode 61 Matt CallahanWelcome everybody to episode 61 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. Sincere thanks to all the interviewees, listeners and the football public of the Illawarra, Australia and around the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the great people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Matt Callahan is our interviewee in episode 61. A boy from Helensburgh, a town steeped in football history, Matt is a player and coach who has definitely made an imprint into our football history with his stints with Helensburgh, Illawarra junior reps, Bulli, Wollongong Wolves and Port Kembla. A midfielder with a nice left peg, Matt takes the listener through his footballing journey over the last four decades.It was fantastic to hear his recollections about parts of his career with some of the biggest clubs in the region. My appreciation and respect go out to him for giving up a couple of hours to record this podcast. Please enjoy episode 61!

This is the last episode of the EAH podcast for 2020. It's been quite an interesting past 12 months and the EAH team has decided to close out this roller coaster year by heading "down under" to discuss the surge in investment in low- and zero-carbon hydrogen going on in Australia. Australia's hydrogen strategy is amongst the most ambitious of the national plans to develop a regional hydrogen economy in the coming decades. On today's show, the EAH team will be joined by Brendan Norman to talk about deployment of sustainable FCEV technologies across many different segments of the transport sector and utility vehicles. Brendan is the CEO of H2X, a new vehicle manufacturing company based in Sydney with a manufacturing facility in Port Kembla, will deliver its first hydrogen FCEVs to market beginning in 2022 before expanding its vehicle offerings in subsequent years. Brendan joined the EAH team via SquadCast from Kuala Lumpur to talk fuel cells with us and you don't want to miss the excellent discussion that we had on this week's episode. Links: H2X website: https://www.h2x.earth/ InsideEVs article about H2X (June 6, 2020): https://insideevs.com/news/428416/h2x-australia-car-producing-fcevs/ H2X will face competition in Australia in the FCEV markets from the likes of Hyundai & Toyota: https://thedriven.io/2020/06/18/hyundai-australia-lands-first-20-hydrogen-powered-nexo-suvs-for-act-fleet/ Australia's National Hydrogen Strategy overview: https://www.industry.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-11/australias-national-hydrogen-strategy.pdf

In the annals of working class history in this country, the Jobs for Women campaign has, quite rightly, gone down as the stuff of legend. Beginning in 1980, and centred around the right of women to work at the Port Kembla steelworks in Wollongong, owned and operated at the time by Australian Iron & Steel, a subsidiary of BHP, the bitter struggle would carry on throughout the entire decade of the 1980's, eventually ending in a crucial, historic victory for working class women, not only in the steel industry, but throughout the country. Robynne Murphy is an activist, filmmaker, and retired steelworker. She was central to organising the Jobs for Women campaign, and is the director of Women of Steel, a documentary film chronicling this important struggle, one from which younger activists can learn a great deal.

Filmmaker and activist Robynne Murphy was one of the leaders of a campaign in the 1980s to force BHP to employ women at the Port Kembla steelworks. Four decades later she has made a feature film, 'Women of Steel', about that campaign,

The Port Kembla steelworks loom large on the Illawarra landscape - a massive industrial complex employing thousands of people - so imagine the steelworkers' surprise when they saw a Black Marlin swimming in the creek that runs through the middle of the steelworks. What was it doing there?In this talk, Michael Adams explores the marginal environments of the Illawarra which have become home or refuge to a wide range of animals and even some people. Michael Adams is Associate Professor in human geography at the Australian Centre for Culture, Environment, Society and Space at the University of Wollongong. His essay ‘Salt Blood' won the 2017 Calibre Essay Prize.This talk was presented as part of the Entanglements Lecture Series, sponsored by ACCESS and the Animal Studies Research Centre, UOW, and the Wollongong Art Gallery.For more go to ACCESS https://www.uow.edu.au/social-sciences/research/access/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allens Creek has been described as the worst creek in the Illawarra. It's a dirty little creek that runs through the middle of an industrial estate at Unanderra on the New South Wales south coast. It reaches the sea at the Port Kembla steel works. So what makes this the worst creek in the Illawarra? Worst according to whom or what? And if it's the worst why is there so much life growing and living on the banks of Allens Creek? Joining us on this field trip are Associate Professor Michael Adams, Dr Chantel Carr, Dr Jenny Atchinson and Dr Leah Gibbs from the Australian Centre for Culture, Environment, Society and Space at the University of Wollongong.For more go to ACCESS https://www.uow.edu.au/social-sciences/research/access/Site 1: -34.455448, 150.846613 (behind Unanderra station)Site 2: -34.451526, 150.856328 (off Five Islands Rd)Site 3: -34.463980, 150.895986 (Port Kembla Harbour) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

H2X has unveiled its bold plan to build hydrogen-electric hybrid-powered vehicles in Port Kembla. CEO Brendan Norman explains.

Welcome everybody to episode 45 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. I would like to sincerely thank all the interviewees, listeners and the soccer public of the Illawarra, Australia and the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages. If you have any photos, programmes or newspaper articles then please message me directly on Facebook or Instagram or Twitter so we can display them to the public.Matthew Bailey started playing junior soccer with Russell Vale Junior Soccer Club in the mid to late 1980s from U7s through to U10s. Matt’s proficiency on the field saw him selected in the under 11s Illawarra representative team. After a couple of seasons here, Matt moved onto the junior Wollongong Wolves representative teams from U13s through to U16s, where the support of his family was immense, his footballing talent evolved and lifelong friendships were formed.He then joined the NSL youth team with the Wollongong Wolves for 3 years in the latter part of his teenage years. The team was always strong and Matt thoroughly enjoyed his time with the Wolves, in particular the football opportunities it afforded him. After the Wolves, Matt then entered the Illawarra Premier League with the Phil Carr coached Northern United in 1999, it was a great year as they won the league and Matt was playing at a club where his Dad was involved and where he played amongst mates.In the next few seasons Matt played with Kemblawarra, Western Suburbs, Port Kembla and Cringila Lions. At these clubs Matt played under great coaches in Fleming, Gaffney, Alston and Glover and he significantly contributed on the field with quality team mates. Additionally Matt was awarded Illawarra Premier League player of the year in 2002, won the League and Grand Final double with Port Kembla and played regular finals football.In 2005 he joined Bulli Football Club under Alan Mangles. It was here where he spent 3 very good years and in the latter 2 seasons he was coached again by Adrian Alston. In 2007 Matt’s stellar season was rewarded with a second player of the year award (now named the George Naylor medal). In 2008 Matt pushed himself personally by joining the Wollongong Wolves in the NPL under John Turner. This year was important for many reasons and it was fascinating to hear Matt describe this season.After off-field decisions in 2009 re-shaped the Wolves, Matt re-joined Bulli FC for a season. He performed well that year and enjoyed the club, but the desire to perform at the NPL level meant that Matt joined Robbie Stanton’s Sutherland in 2010. At Sutherland Matt immensely enjoyed his football, Robbie, the playing group and the Club/facilities. Team accolades followed but this stint for Matt meant more than just the trophies, it was pushing himself, the delight of thorough preparation during the week and enjoying time with the family on game days.Next Matt went back to Bulli FC and enjoyed a great couple of years at the Club under Ben Smith in 2012 and 2013. The next year Matt again re-joined the Wolves to give back to the club that had given him so much. A huge highlight in this year was the FFA Cup tie versus Central Coast, to hear the personal pride Matt exudes in captaining the club and sharing this moment with so many in the Illawarra was a high point for me.After retiring from playing, Matt had 5 fantastic years at Bulli FC, firstly as a youth grade coach and then as a first grade coach. What he has achieved is amazing and speaks volumes of his abilities as a coach and aligning himself around great people. The conversation around breaking Bulli’s first grade grand final hoodoo was beautiful to hear.From my perspective the interview spoke to me about Matt’s perpetual determination to push his playing and coaching talents as far as he could, the friendships he has developed over time and the amazing support of his wife, parents and his children. Publicly I would like to thank Matt for interrupting his Sunday afternoon so I could interview him about his journey. I hope you take pleasure in this interview as much as I enjoyed recording it.

The Ruby Princess cruise ship, which is considered the single biggest source of coronavirus infections in Australia, hs docked in Port Kembla

Rob n Bern hold down the fort while Mit n Soph are lazy elsewhere. We check in with our space-bound Italian (Lotto), discuss Peter Jackson’s new Tintin drinking app, et al. I’m obligated to thank Sarah (@suiixsyd) and Charlie (@iampoolroom) for the synth crap. Playlist: Lil B - Save The Planet Olivia Newton John - Magic Seconds Flatt - Happy Valentine’s Day Poolroom - Tangerine Shuggie Otis - XL-30 Follow the team online: @robbiearmfield @bernie.bolger @at.fbimitch @sopgordon

Mystery reflects on her family history, on the power of DNA and on her relationship with her mother. Mystery Carnage has recently made the smelter change and moved to Port Kembla with her partner Nellie and cat Queenie. After working at Apple for 5 years and as a graphic artist for 20 years before that, she now spends a fair amount of time gardening, doing woodwork or at ALDI and Bunnings. She was a singer with the 80s band the Stray Dags, is a 78er and has shown her artwork in shared and solo exhibitions at several galleries in Australia and NZ. Queerstories is an LGBTQI+ storytelling night programmed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For Queerstories event dates, visit www.maevemarsden.com, and follow Queerstories on Facebook. The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased on Booktopia. To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter And for gay stuff and insomnia rants follow me - Maeve Marsden - on Twitter and Instagram.

It's deceptively quiet but the main street of Port Kembla has a thousand tales to tell and a cast of captivating characters to tell them.

Comments from South Coast United’s captain-coach following SCU’s 2-1 win over Port Kembla. 29/6/19

It's deceptively quiet but the main street of Port Kembla has a thousand tales to tell and a cast of captivating characters to tell them.

WHEN you have a dream stuck in your head, you'll sacrifice whatever it takes to achieve it. This is non more applicable than to Callala product Blake Horton, who has just returned to the Shoalhaven following four years of playing football professionally in Europe. After starting to play at the age of just four, because he wanted to emulate his older brother, Horton quickly fell in love with the game and developed a natural talent as a goalkeeper. Since then, after stops at Culburra, Bomaderry, Southern Branch, Port Kembla and Rockdale City, the former Nowra Christian School student chased his football dream overseas - which led to him playing at FC Chabab in the Hoofdklasse, SC Telstar in the Jupiler League and finally OFC Oostzaan in East Amsterdam Derde Divisie. While abroad, largely based in the Netherlands, Horton would travel five hours a day just to train, in a country where English wasn't the first language. But despite all this, as well as numerous injury concerns, Horton wouldn't have changed his experience overseas at all - which has led to him now playing for Coniston in the Illawarra. Hear all about his amazing journey below, in his in-depth chat with Courtney Ward.

vs Port Kembla 4 May 2019

Illawarra Mercury Premier League - 0 min 48 sec ft. Port Kembla’s Fabian Iacovelli WGC Cranes District League - 12 min 41 sec ft. Thirroul’s Corey Haines-Grose Builders Club Women’s Division 1 - 30 min 04 sec ft. Post-match interviews from all four coaches involved in Sunday’s semi finals Show hosted and edited by Dylan Arvela, on Twitter @dylanarvela

The Illawarra has been a hub for musicians and creatives of all kinds. In more recent years however a number of closures of live music spaces have stiffened those wishing to perform and express themselves creatively.This gap opened up a need for a new venue that could not only provide another spot for musicians but for artists of all types.With the recent gentrification shift of Port Kembla, previously neglected pieces of property have been snapped up to create new opportunities and take advantage of the property boost in the area. One of these was a long closed and neglected service station.With the downsizing of venues and the boost of new property opportunities you could say that the planets had aligned.Servo Food Truck Bar is the collaboration of 12 dedicated individuals in the Illawarra’s creative space. Together they were able to bring their unique skills to the table and make a safe social and performance space for people of all ages and all identities.I caught up with part owner Peter Langstaff, a long standing identity in local music as a singer/songwriter and known for his time as a radio host at Vox FM Illawarra. Peter and I spoke about the birth of the idea, the steps that progressed from an initial observation to a concept put into action, some early challenges at launch and the successes they have had to date.Servo Food Truck Bar is another demonstration of what the people of the Illawarra are capable of. The area has nurtured many great artists and will no doubt continue to do so.What did you get out of this episode? Here’s what I learnt;1. Know what your customers want, because you are one. – Being live music lovers, Peter and the other owners already knew what they wanted in a live venue from their own personal experiences. They trusted their instincts and expectations to build the concept which they believe the wider community will also enjoy. Remember that we are all customers and often we are creating a business because we feel passionately about what we are selling, so remember to place yourself in the customer's shoes and to think about what you would want and what would excite you as a customer. Sounds simple, but you'll be amazed at how many people lose that perspective.2. One person's trash is another person's treasure – Think about that rundown building or land that's being left unused. Is your idea what a property owner is looking for? Of course there are many assessments you will have to make before taking on a lease and there are always risks involved (you should always ask yourself the question - why is no one else using this space), however there could simply be many overlooked opportunities that are within easy grasp which could include a very reasonable agreement between you and the owner.3. Lean on your expertise. Contribute in your own way. – Peters experience came into play at launch of the Servo Food Truck Bar. His gig and administration experience ensured that the standard was set when everything was in full operation. Don't get clouded in the areas that you have no expertise or capacity in. You can't be great at or be available for everything. Focus on your strengths and outsource/bring in others who can help in the areas that you may not be able to contribute to at your expected standard.4. Can't do it alone? Collaborate with others! – While this might be an extreme example, Peter is one of 12 partners who are involved with the Servo Food Truck Bar. By sharing the concept, the goal and dream becomes more attainable rather than it being just a ‘wouldn’t that be nice’ thought that progresses no further. Could you bring in another like minded or multiple like minded people to lend unique skills and effort to build on and accelerate a business idea that you’re passionate about.Follow Servo Food Truck Bar via Facebook | Twitter |Location – 6-8 Wentworth St, Port Kembla NSW 2505

Illawarra Mercury Premier League - 0 min 58 sec ft. Port Kembla goalkeeper Brad Jardine WGC Cranes District League - 17 min 47 sec ft. Berkeley midfielder Corey Butcher Builders Club Women’s Division 1 - 30 min 16 sec ft. Woonona coach Mick Sutton South Coast Flame - 32 min 56 sec Football South Coast Tipping Competitions Register a free account @ mysportstips.net then click ‘join comp’ Premier League Comp #10538 Password - IPL18 District League Show hosted and edited by Dylan Arvela, on Twitter @dylanarvela

Zoology is a three-piece formed about 18 months ago. Having performed mostly at bars around Surry Hills, including Bar Cleveland, and the Wanderer, with 2 upcoming gigs one on 13 July at the Two Wolves Cantina on Broadway, the 20th of July at the Servo in Port Kembla and The Moshpit on King St on August 16th. Their major influences are Led Zeppelin, Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry and Jimi Hendrix. The drummer, John Huie, and William Lidden (guitar and vocals) have been playing together in various groups for 7 years and have a tight groove going.

It is a mystery as to whether the World War II tunnels near where I live are haunted. So, I decided to go check it out. This week we explore some general history, rumours and death at the Hill 60 tunnels at Port Kembla. We also discuss what I discovered during my little adventure

Alright, time to kick this shit into overdrive ladies, gentlemen and non-specific folk. It's been a while, but we're trying something here. More on that in a second. This episode was recorded on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Port Kembla at the mighty-mighty Commercial Hotel (now with a bistro, check it out here). I was joined by regular fictional character, S'Hershel Walker, and he brought along his two pals Paul Keys (racking up appearance #2) and someone I've wanted to record with for a long time now, but for legal reasons we'll call him Tragic Johnson. We shot the shit in the beer garden, and even picked up a performance artist dressed as William Wallace along the way.  Keep an eye on the Pod Kembla Facebook page for details on when we do these, the plan is we'll post about it the day of or just before, and those who see it and are keen to come along to hang, then here's your invitation. Keep them peepers peeled! In the meantime, if you like this silly thing we do then tell anyone who'll listen. Share it around, super-impose my head coming out of a dinosaur's rectum. Whatever floats your boat. There are more to come, and sorry for the extended hiatus (again). 

Port Kembla capped off an incredible late season run by winning the 2017 Illawarra Marcury Premier League Grand Final over League Champions, Bulli. The match sat at nil all after 120 minutes but Ben Zucco stepped up to win the shootout 3-1.

Port Kembla battled past a depleted Kemblawarra Fury side to secure a 2-1 extra time victory and a place in the Premier Leauge Grand Final. It was a bruising affair that saw three red cards. Photo courtesy of Kiah Hufton (Soccer Shots Illawarra)

On this week’s show, we are joined by Bulli coach, Matt Bailey to preview the Illawarra Mercury Premier League semifinals. Bailey explains how his side plan to approach their massive matchup against Kemblawarra Fury and how Wollongong Olympic can bounce back from their heavy defeat to the aforementioned Fury. In the second half of the show, Fernhill captain, Dale White joins us to look at the WGC Cranes District League. White talks up the positive energy at Fernhill after they came within one point of winning all three grades and he tells us who he thinks the form team in the comp is. Illawarra Mercury Premier League with Matt Bailey - 0 min 35 sec Bulli vs Kemblawarra Fury - 1 min 35 sec Dylan: Bulli Matt: Bulli Wollongong Olympic vs Port Kembla - 8 min 37 sec Dylan: Olympic Matt: Olympic WGC Cranes District League with Dale White - 11 min 49 sec Fernhill Foxes vs Warilla Wanderers - 13 min 08 sec Dylan: Fernhill Dale: Fernhill Thirroul Thunder vs Helensburgh Thistle - 17 min 55 sec Dylan: Helensburgh Dale: Penalty shoot out… Stay up to date with all the latest news by liking Football South Coast Match Centre on Facebook and following @FSC_Official on Twitter. Click this link to read the Football South Coast match reports - http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-4704-0-0-0&sID=352503 Note the opinions expressed on the show are those of the host and guests and do not reflect those of FSC. Show hosted by Dylan Arvela, on Twitter @dylanarvela

Kemblawarra Fury turned on the style against a disjointed Wollongong Olympic. Fury lead 3-1 at half time before going on to win 6-1. Fury now play Bulli for a spot in the Grand Final while Olympic face Port Kembla in a do or die semi final. * Apologies, it is Jordan Nikolovski not Jason.

On this week’s show, Dylan is joined by talismanic Tarrawanna captain, Rick Goodchild to discuss this weekend’s two Illawarra Mercury Premier League finals matches. Rick also gives an insight into how his side has managed to band stick together after a rough run of results. In the second half of the show, Warilla boss, Barney King comes on to talk about the WGC Cranes District League finals matches and he shares his finals experience in explaining how finals matches differ from the league. Time codes and predictions Illawarra Mercury Premier League with Rick Goodchild - 0 min 48 sec Wollongong Olympic vs Kemblawarra Fury - 2 min 33 sec Dylan - Olympic Rick - Olympic Tarrawanna Blueys vs Port Kembla - 5 min 24 sec Dylan - Tarrawanna Rick - Tarrawanna WGC Cranes District League with Barney King - 10 min 21 sec Warilla Wanderers vs Thirroul Thunder - 11 min 39 sec Dylan - Warilla Barney - Warilla Helensburgh Thistle vs Oak Flats Falcons - 16 min 27 sec Dylan - Helensburgh Barney - Too close to call Stay up to date with all the latest news by liking Football South Coast Match Centre on Facebook and following @FSC_Official on Twitter. Click this link to read the Football South Coast match reports - http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-4704-0-0-0&sID=352503 Note the opinions expressed on the show are those of the host and guests and do not reflect those of FSC. Show hosted by Dylan Arvela, on Twitter @dylanarvela

On this week’s show we break down the bumper final weekend of action in the Illawarra Mercury Premier League. We hear from Matt Bailey and Rob Birkin, the two coaches going head to head for the League Championship. Dylan Arvela, Simon Duffin and Mitch Cohen tell us who they think will snare 4th and 5th as well as who will win the battle at the bottom. Dylan then sits down with Oak Flats’ captain and goalkeeper, Ben Wunsch to look at the WGC Cranes District League. Finals football is firmly in Oak Flats’ hands and Ben explains how the side is confident of warding off any complacency. The two also discuss who sides don’t want to face come week one of the finals and which side has underachieved in 2017. Time codes Illawarra Mercury Premier League - 0 min 53 sec The League Championship match between Bulli and Wollongong Olympic - 3 min 50 sec Dylan: Olympic Simon: Bulli Mitch: Bulli The tussle for 4th and 5th - 7 min 39 sec Dylan: 4th - Port Kembla 5th - Wollongong United Simon: 4th - Tarrawanna 5th - Port Kembla Mitch: 4th - Wollongong United 5th - Tarrawanna The battle at the bottom between Picton and Woonona - 10 min 40 sec Dylan: Picton Simon: Picton Mitch: Picton Cringila vs Corrimal Rangers - 11 min 38 sec Dylan: Corrimal South Coast United vs Kemblawarra Fury - 11 min 55 sec Dylan: Draw WGC Cranes District League with Ben Wunsch - 13 min 56 sec Fernhill Foxes vs Coniston - 14 min 56 sec Dylan: Draw Ben: Fernhill University vs Oak Flats Falcons - 15 min 21 sec Dylan: Oak Flats Ben: Oak Flats General discussion on District League - 17.09 Stay up to date with all the latest news by liking Football South Coast Match Centre on Facebook and following @FSC_Official on Twitter. Click this link to read the Football South Coast match reports - http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-4704-0-0-0&sID=352503 Note the opinions expressed on the show are those of the host and guests and do not reflect those of FSC. Show hosted by Dylan Arvela, on Twitter @dylanarvela

On this week’s show Dylan is joined by Corrimal player-coach, Gavin O’Brien and Thirroul defender Daniel Bond to ponder the potential permutations of the penultimate round of local football. Time Codes and Predictions Illawarra Mercury Premier League with Gavin O’Brien - 0 min 47 sec Woonona Sharks vs Wollongong United - 3 min 34 sec Dylan: W United Gavin: W United Wollongong Olympic vs South Coast United - 4 min 33 sec Dylan: Olympic Gavin: Olympic Tarrawanna Blueys vs Albion Park White Eagles - 5 min 45 sec Dylan: Draw Gavin: Tarrawanna Cringila vs Port Kembla - 7 min 41 sec Dylan: Port Gavin: Port Corrimal Rangers vs Bulli - 8 min 56 sec Dylan: Bulli Gavin: Corrimal Kemblawarra Fury vs Picton Rangers - 14 min 42 sec Dylan: Fury Dylan: Fury WGC Cranes District League with Daniel Bond - 16 min 12 sec Coniston vs Warilla Wanderers - 17 min 49 sec Dylan: Draw Daniel: Draw Oak Flats Falcons vs Wests Illawarra - 18 min 49 sec Dylan: Oak Flats Daniel: Oak Flats Thirroul Thunder vs Bellambi Rosellas - 19 min 54 sec Dylan: Thirroul Daniel: Thirroul Kiama Quarriers vs Berkeley - 21 min 48 sec Dylan: Draw Daniel: Kiama Fernhill Foxes vs Balgownie Rangers - 22 min 10 sec Dylan: Fernhill Daniel: Fernhill Helensburgh Thistle vs University - 22 min 48 sec Dylan: Helensburgh Daniel: Helensburgh Stay up to date with all the latest news by liking Football South Coast Match Centre on Facebook and following @FSC_Official on Twitter. Click this link to read the Football South Coast match reports - http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-4704-0-0-0&sID=352503 Note the opinions expressed on the show are those of the host and guests and do not reflect those of FSC. Show hosted by Dylan Arvela, on Twitter @dylanarvela

Tarrawanna had a come from behind 3-2 win over Port in Round 9 and it was the reverse that in Round 20 in a match the included a couple of stunning goals. Here is Port Kembla's coach, Noel Spencer.

On this week’s show we pay homage to the great Les Murray who passed away aged 71 on Monday. During the show you will hear a number of sound bites from his illustrious career that has forever changed football in Australia. Bulli’s Fraternity Club Bert Bampton Cup match winner, Marcus Beattie joins us to preview Round 19 of the Illawarra Mercury Premier League. He discusses the pressures of playing in a team gunning for three trophies as well as backing against his twin brother Joel in the Woonona/Tarrawanna match. In the second part of the show, Coniston boss, Willy Alarcon helps us preview the WGC District League. Alarcon explains Coniston’s topsy turvy season in a District League he describes as one of the weirdest he has been a part of. The time codes and match predictions Illawarra Mercury Premier League with Marcus Beattie - 5 min 36 sec Wollongong Olympic vs Wollongong United - 7 min 35 sec Dylan: Olympic Marcus: Olympic Bulli vs Port Kembla - 9 min 04 sec Dylan: Draw Marcus: Bulli Kemblawarra Fury vs Albion Park White Eagles - 11 min 40 sec Dylan: APWE Marcus: Draw Woonona Sharks vs Tarrawanna Blueys - 13 min 19 sec Dylan: Tarrawanna Marcus: Tarrawanna Cringila Lions vs South Coast United - 14 min 02 sec Dylan: SCU Marcus: SCU Corrimal Rangers vs Picton Rangers - 14 min 35 sec Dylan: Corrimal Marcus: Dylan WGC Cranes District League with Willy Alarcon - 15 min 44 sec Helensburgh Thistle vs Bellambi Rosellas - 17 min 22 sec Dylan: Helensburgh Willy: Helensburgh Coniston vs University - 19 min 10 sec Dylan: Coniston Willy: Coniston Fernhill Foxes vs Berkeley - 22 min 43 sec Dylan: Berkeley Willy: Fernhill Warilla Wanderers vs Balgownie Rangers - 25 min 00 sec Dylan: Warilla Willy: Warilla Kiama Quarriers vs Wests Illawarra - 26 min 04 sec Dylan: Wests Willy: Draw *Note Oak Flats Falcons vs Thirroul Thunder was played last week with Oak Flats winning 1-0. Stay up to date with all the latest news by liking Football South Coast Match Centre on Facebook and following @FSC_Official on Twitter. Click this link to read the Football South Coast match reports - http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-4704-0-0-0&sID=352503 Credit to SBS for the audio sound bites used in this week’s show. Show hosted by Dylan Arvela, on Twitter @dylanarvela

Dylan Arvela is joined by Port Kembla player Joey Lavalle to preview Round 18 of the Illawarra Mercury Premier League which is followed by the preview of the WGC Cranes District League with Fernhill First Grade captain, Dale White. Illawarra Mercury Premier League with Port Kembla player Joey Lavalle - 2 min 36 sec Albion Park White Eagles vs Wollongong Olympic - 3 min 50 sec Dylan: Olympic Joey: Olympic Port Kembla vs Woonona Sharks 5 min 20 sec Dylan: Port Joey: Port Tarrawanna Blueys vs Kemblawarra Fury - 7 min 23 sec Dylan: Draw Joey: Fury Picton Rangers vs Cringila Lions - 9 min 13 sec Dylan: Draw Joey: Draw Wollongong United vs Corrimal - 9 min 32 sec Dylan: W United Joey: W United South Coast United vs Bulli - 9 min 42 sec Dylan: Bulli Joey: Bulli WGC Cranes District League with Fernhill player Dale White - 10 min 26 sec Balgownie Rangers vs Oak Flats Falcons - 11 min 57 sec Dylan: Oak Flats Dale: Oak Flats University vs Fernhill Foxes - 13 min 55 sec Dylan: Fernhill Dale: Fernhill Thirroul Thunder vs Helensburgh Thistle - 16 min 19 sec Dylan: Thirroul Dale: Thirroul Bellambi Rosellas vs Kiama Quarriers - 18 min 08 sec Dylan: Bellambi Dale: Bellambi Berkeley vs Warilla Wanderers - 19 min 01 sec Dylan: Berkeley Dale: Warilla Wests Illawarra vs Coniston - 19 min 37 sec Dylan: Draw Dale: Coniston Stay up to date with all the latest news by liking Football South Coast Match Centre on Facebook and following @FSC_Official on Twitter. Click this link to read the Football South Coast match reports - http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-4704-0-0-0&sID=352503 Click this link to read the Bampton / Youth Cup Semi Finals Review - http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=0-4704-0-0-0&sID=352503&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=57762017 Show hosted by Dylan Arvela, on Twitter @dylanarvela

On this week’s show Dylan Arvela sits down with South Coast United player-coach, Greg Valic to discuss Round 17 of the Illawarra Mercury Premier League. The league’s only player-coach tells us who he thinks will go on to win the league and who could be a big threat in the finals series if they were to make it. Football South Coast reporter David Atherton joins Dylan for the preview of the WGC Cranes District League where the battle for the final place in the top five is heating up. We would like to thank Greg for giving up his time and coming on the show. If you have any comments or suggestions about the show please let us know through Football South Coast Match Centre on Facebook at @FSC_Official on Twitter. Illawarra Mercury Premier League - 1 min 12 sec Wollongong Olympic vs Tarrawanna - 3 min 0 sec Dylan: Olympic Greg: Olympic Cringila Lions vs Wollongong United - 6 min 33 sec Dylan: W United Greg: W United South Coast United vs Port Kembla - 10 min 08 sec Dylan: Draw Greg: SCU Corrimal Rangers vs Albion Park White Eagles - 13 min 46 sec Dylan: Draw Greg: APWE Bulli vs Picton Rangers - 14 min 27 sec Dylan: Bulli Greg: Bulli Kemblawarra Fury vs Woonona Sharks - 14 min 57 sec Dylan: Fury Greg: Fury WGC Cranes District League - 16 min 0 sec Kiama Quarriers vs Thirroul Thunder - 16 min 56 sec Dylan: Draw Dave: Thirroul Helensburgh Thistle vs Oak Flats Falcons - 18 min 33 sec Dylan: Draw Dave: Draw Berkeley vs Balgownie Rangers - 20 min 14 sec Dylan: Draw Dave: Draw Fernhill Foxes vs Wests Illawarra - 22 min 0 sec Dylan: Fernhill Dave: Fernhill Warilla Wanderers vs University - 22 min 27 sec Dylan: Warilla Dave: Draw Coniston vs Bellambi Rosellas - 23 min 26 sec Dylan: Coniston Dave: Coniston Stay up to date with all the latest news by liking Football South Coast Match Centre on Facebook and following @FSC_Official on Twitter. Click this link to read the Football South Coast match reports - http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-4704-0-0-0&sID=352503 Show hosted by Dylan Arvela, on Twitter @dylanarvela and in part by David Atherton, on Twitter @daveatho5

A determined Port Kembla side bagged an 86th minute winner which sees them move back into the top five. Here are the two coaches, Noel Spencer (Port Kembla) and Luke McGuire (Kemblawarrs Fury).

We have a massive show lined up for Round 16. In the first segment Dylan Arvela speaks with Wollongong Olympic coach, Rob Birkin about this weekend’s action in the Illawarra Mercury Premier League. Birkin discusses the strengths of the three title rivals as well as which Kemblawarra Fury player could be key in the final stages of the season. Football South Coast Women’s Council member and Fernhill Women’s player, Emi Skopal then joins Dylan to talk about the goings on in The Builders Club Women’s Division 1 as well as the Women’s State Cup. Skopal gives her thoughts on how the top four will shape up along with which players have impressed her most this season. In the final segment, Dylan talks with one of the WGC Cranes District League’s best goalkeepers in Ben Wunsch of the Oak Flats Falcons. The two give their predictions for the Round 16 matches and Dylan asks the Falcon’s captain if he thinks anyone can catch Fernhill at the top of the table. We would like to thank Rob, Emi and Ben for giving up their time and coming on the show. If you have any comments or suggestions about the show please let us know through Football South Coast Match Centre on Facebook at @FSC_Official on Twitter. Illawarra Mercury Premier League with Rob Birkin - 1 mon 09 sec Wollongong United vs Bulli - 2 min 22 sec Dylan: Bulli Rob: Bulli Kemblawarra Fury vs Port Kembla - 4 min 50 sec Dylan: Fury Rob: Fury Woonona Sharks vs Wollongong Olympic - 7 min 45 sec Dylan: Olympic Rob: Olympic Picton Rangers vs South Coast United - 10 min 22 sec Dylan: Draw Rob: SCU Tarrawanna Blueys vs Corrimal Rangers - 11 min 02 sec Dylan: Blueys Rob: Blueys Albion Park White Eagles vs Cringila Lions - 11 min 48 sec Dylan: APWE Rob: APWE The Builders Club Women’s Division 1 with Emi Skopal - 13 min 28 sec WGC Cranes District League with Ben Wunsch - 23 min 28 sec Coniston vs Thirroul Thunder - 24 min 36 sec Dylan: Coniston Ben: Thirroul Oak Flats Falcons vs Kiama Quarriers - 26 min 44 sec Dylan: Oak Flats Ben: Oak Flats University vs Berkeley - 29 min 59 sec Dylan: Berkeley Ben: Berkeley Wests Illawarra vs Warilla Wanderers - 30 min 21 sec Dylan: Warilla Ben: Warilla Bellambi Rosellas vs Fernhill Foxes - 30 min 54 sec Dylan: Fernhill Ben: Fernhill Balgownie Rangers vs Helensburgh Thistle - 31 min 45 sec Dylan: Draw Ben: Draw Stay up to date with all the latest news by liking Football South Coast Match Centre on Facebook and following @FSC_Official on Twitter. Click this link to vote for who you think will win between Wollongong United and Bulli in the match of the week Twitter poll - https://twitter.com/FSC_Official/status/882433477924110336 Click this link to read the Football South Coast match reports - http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-4704-0-0-0&sID=352503 Show hosted by Dylan Arvela, on Twitter @dylanarvela

On this week’s show, Dylan and Simon have an in-depth look at the match of the week between Wollongong United and Port Kembla as well as giving their predictions on all the other matches across the Premier League and District League. Dylan also reveals who has impressed him at Premier League battlers Corrimal and we hear from Warilla boss, Barney King who believes there are many twists and turns still to be had in the District League title race. Time Codes and The very influential Predictions Illawarra Mercury Premier League - 1 min 01 sec Wollongong United vs Port Kembla - 1 min 42 sec Dylan: Wollongong United Simon: Draw Bulli vs Woonona Sharks - 4 min 32 sec Dylan: Bulli Simon: Draw Corrimal Rangers vs Wollongong Olympic - 6 min 39 sec Dylan: Olympic Simon: Olympic Cringila Lions vs Kemblawarra Fury - 9 min 07 sec Dylan: Fury Simon: Fury Albion Park White Eagles vs Picton Rangers - 9 min 58 sec Dylan: APWE Simon: APWE South Coast United vs Tarrawanna Blueys - 10 min 28 sec Dylan: Draw Simon: Draw WGC Cranes District League - 11 min 19 sec Fernhill Foxes vs Helensburgh Thistle - 11 min 57 sec Dylan: Fernhill Simon: Fernhill Warilla Wanderers vs Oak Flats Falcons - 13 min 06 sec Dylan: Warilla Simons: Warilla Kiama Quarriers vs Coniston - 15 min 25 sec Dylan: Coniston Simon: Coniston Wests Illawarra vs Balgownie Rangers - 15 min 57 sec Dylan: Balgownie Simon: Draw Thirroul Thunder vs Berkeley - 16 min 27 sec Dylan: Thirroul Simon: Thirroul University vs Bellambi Rosellas - 16 min 44 sec Dylan: University Simon: Draw Stay up to date with all the latest news by liking Football South Coast Match Centre on Facebook and following @FSC_Official on Twitter. Click this link to vote for who you think will win between Wollongong United and Port Kembla in the match of the week Twitter poll - https://twitter.com/FSC_Official/status/874865828704989184 Click this link to read the Football South Coast match reports - http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-4704-0-0-0&sID=352503 Click this link to read the Premier League Midseason Report Cards - http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-4704-0-0-0&sID=352503&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=56247759 Click this link to read the District League Midseason Report Cards - http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=0-4704-0-0-0&sID=352503&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=56192461 The show hosts Dylan Arvela and Simon Duffin are on Twitter @dylanarvela and @DuffinWrites.

We are a game away from the midpoint of the season and there are some sensational matchups lined up for round 11. Dylan and Simon go over all the matches including the match of the week between Wollongong Olympic and Bulli. Times Codes Illawarra Mercury Premier League table recap 1 min 03 sec Wollongong Olympic vs Bulli (match of the week) 1 min 43 sec Albion Park White Eagles vs Port Kembla 4 min 13 sec Tarrawanna vs Wollongong United 6 min 07 sec Woonona vs Picton 7 min 40 sec Corrimal vs Cringila 11 min 07 sec Kemblawarra Fury vs South Coast United 8 min 08 sec WGC Cranes District League table recap 8 min 50 sec Bellambi vs Balgownie 9 min 15 sec Coniston vs Fernhill 11 min 07 sec Kiama vs Warilla 13 min 25 sec Helensburgh vs Berkeley 14 min 22 sec Wests Illawarra vs Thirroul 14 min 54 sec Oak Flats vs University 15 min 02 sec The Predictions! Illawarra Mercury Premier League Wollongong Olympic vs Bulli Dylan - Olympic, Simon - Draw Albion Park White Eagles vs Port Kembla Dylan - Draw, Simon - Draw Tarrawanna vs Wollongong United Dylan - Tarrawanna, Simon - United Woonona vs Picton Dylan - Picton, Simon - Woonona Corrimal vs Cringila Dylan - Draw, Simon - Draw Kemblawarra Fury vs South Coast United Dylan - Fury, Simon - Fury WGC Cranes District League Bellambi vs Balgownie Dylan - Balgownie, Simon - Bellambi Coniston vs Fernhill Dylan - Coniston, Simon - Fernhill Kiama vs Warilla Dylan - Warilla, Simon - Warilla Helensburgh vs Berkeley Dylan - Berkeley, Simon - Helensburgh Wests Illawarra vs Thirroul Dylan - Thirroul, Simon - Thirroul Oak Flats vs University Dylan - Draw, Simon - Oak Flats Make sure you stay up-to-date with all the action by liking Football South Coast Match Centre on Facebook and following @FSC_Official on Twitter. Click this link to vote in the Wollongong Olympic vs Bulli match of the week Twitter poll - https://twitter.com/FSC_Official/status/869784881747951616 Click this link to listen to the Football South Coast In Focus interview with Kemblawarra Fury striker Anthony Proia - https://soundcloud.com/dylanarvela/football-south-coast-in-focus-anthony-proia Click this link to see the Football South Coast match reports - http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-4704-0-0-0&sID=352503 The show hosts Dylan Arvela and Simon Duffin are on Twitter @dylanarvela and @DuffinWrites.

Tarrawanna picked up their third win of the week with a stirring 3-2 win over Port Kembla which saw them score twice in the final 8 minutes. The winner came from 16-year-old Caleb Grace who came on for his first-grade debut just minutes earlier. Here are the thoughts of the two coaches starting with Tarrawanna coach, Peter Willis and then Port Kembla coach, Noel Spencer.

Port Kembla had worked themselves into the top 5 after a run of three games without defeat. They faced a league-leading Bulli who had just enough quality to run out 2-0 winners with a double from Dylan Lewis. These are the thoughts of Bulli boss, Matt Bailey and Dylan Lewis after the match.

One of the marquee ties of the weekend pitted two sides with finals ambitions against each other. Port gained an earlier advantage but they were pegged back with 3 goals in 13 second half minutes to go down 3-1. Here are the post match interviews with the two coaches, Fury boss Luke Mcguire and Noel Spencer of Port Kembla.

Wollongong Olympic played host to Port Kembla on a sunbathed PCYC pitch. After a goal each in the opening ten minutes, Olympic was down a man after Blake Coates saw red. Olympic produced a gritty performance scoring two goals on the counter attack late in the second half to earn the 3 points. These are the thoughts of the two coaches, Rob Birkin of Olympic and Port's Noel Spencer. Note - I made an error in the question regarding Port Kembla's injuries. It was Smith and Lavalle not Lowcock and Lavalle.

Wollongong United secured a 2-1 win over a youthful Port Kembla. Having conceded an early goal from a counter attack, United were able to score 2 before half time and hold out for the remainder. Here are the post-match interviews with the Wollongong United's coach, Oliver Vrtkovski and Port Kembla boss, Noel Spencer. Credit to Mitch Cohen of the Illawarra Mercury for his input.

Previewing and recapping Rounds 4 & 5 of the Cricket Illawarra competition, with guests including Port Kembla captain and 'young gun' Jason Ralston.

Very few people remember the Jobs for Women campaign of the late 1970’s and 80’s. Fewer still remember the 1973 ‘work in’ protest by a determined group of women at BHP’s Port Kembla steelworks in Wollongong. They should, for it was these struggles that forged the path for women working today in heavy industry. With the 25-minute short The Women Who Were Never There, and a potential feature film on the way, Jill Hickson and a team of filmmakers set out to recover this treasured history for a new generation of militant trade unionists and women in struggle.

A great thing about this podcast is connecting with others who are doing the same thing. I discovered Pod Kembla (a great play on words linking to the show's location in Port Kembla, an hour south of Sydney), through the host, Kurt, finding my podcast randomly online and I've become a dedicated listener from then on. Pod Read More The post Episode 49 - Kurt Schober (Pod Kembla) appeared first on The Andy Social Podcast.

Anne-Louise runs the Vault Cabaret, which is held at the Vault on Wentworth Street here in mighty-mighty Port Kembla, and has done the last 13 years. I reached out to Anne-Louise a little while ago because I came across an article about how she was starting up walking tours in Port Kembla. This area has a rich history throughout it's boom times as well as it's not so boom times, up until now where it seems there is a resurgence which has been happening for a few years now. In the walking tours, titled "Where Lies Beauty", this history is explored through examining the area, the architecture and the community through their stories. The first tour was held in April to a very favourable reception. The next is scheduled for the 18th of this month of June, and then again on Saturday the 23rd of July. To keep up with the happenings follow Where Lies Beauty on Twitter and Facebook and drop them a line to get more information. Also, keep an eye out for the Vault Cabaret by checking in with the Merrigong Theatre Co. A gigantic thank-you to Anne-Louise for taking time out of her day to have a chat, on that day in particular, as it was the afternoon of the most recent Vault Cabaret. Recorded at the Commercial Hotel. Our unofficial home away from home. 

I've mentioned Andy on the podcast numerous times before, and now he's on Pod Kembla! Ahh the magic of podcasts.. So now you're going to hear me talking about 9 million* dollars until it arrives, ALL. THE. TIME. YAWL!  No, in all seriousness, I came across Andy at the beginning of the year through his podcast "The Andy Social Podcast", but that's not all he does. He's also very prominently the bassist in Australian metal band "LORD" and has toured the world with them. However, his podcast is what I've come to know him for. If you haven't already, you should definitely check it out on iTunes, YouTube or any of the other various platforms he has available to get it. He has an array of interesting guests on his show, and I always feel like I've learned something after listening. Whether it be about music, philosophy, business and a broader sense life in general. This is probably something I should be putting in an iTunes review to be honest.. Which I may just do once I get this little blurb thing finished and the episode uploaded. 

Today's program catches up with the senate inquiry into the exploitation of workers in Australia on work visas. The inquiry has been travelling the continent collecting information about the 7/11 wages scandal and finding that when you lift a rock you never know what other unsavoury things you will find. But first the history making agreement in Port Kembla between Bluescope and steel workers 

Article and discussion on the Trans Pacific Partnersip (TTP) agreement  by Duncan Roden; A meeting of trade ministers in Honolulu, Hawaii, over July 28 to 31, failed to reach final agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade deal;  https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/59717Article and discussion on foriegn intervention in the Syrian crisis by Tony Iltis. Russia followed the lead of Western powers on September 30 and began direct military intervention in Syria – using the same form (air strikes) and the same declared enemy, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria;  https://www.greenleft.org.au//6029node1Article and discussion on climate change by Kathy Fairfax. While the whole globe — from polar regions to the equator — has experienced record-breaking high temperatures, a small part of the Earth has experienced the opposite. Scientists say both are indications of the dangerous affects of climate change; https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/60264Zane Alcorn Interviews John Rainford on when the Australian Workers Union (AWU) delegates and officials met with BlueScope Steel company representatives to negotiate a new agreement for the workforce at Port Kembla, they received not an offer but an ultimatum: agree to 500 workers being retrenched or the steelworks will be shut down with the loss of 5000 jobs; https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/60322