Podcasts about Queenscliff

In this hilarious and heartfelt episode, Burso sits down with his mate Fitzy — a former Blackhawk mechanic turned first-year Marine Science student at Deakin University. At nearly 45 years old, Fitzy is navigating a new world of lectures, labs, and lingering imposter syndrome while surrounded by classmates half his age.Fitzy shares the unorthodox path that led him to university. Unlike most fresh-faced students who arrive straight from Year 12 with an ATAR, Fitzy had to apply via a written submission, leveraging his Defence experience and mechanical training. “I didn't finish high school,” he says. “I had to show them I could still learn — promise I'd study and not just talk about octopuses the whole time.”The episode answers questions many older listeners might be quietly wondering:Am I too old to go to uni?What's it really like studying alongside 18-year-olds?How does a veteran even get accepted without an ATAR?Can life experience give you an edge in academic or fieldwork?How do you even use a microscope if you've never touched one before?Between the laughs, there are moments of real vulnerability. Fitzy admits he's overwhelmed at times — especially in content-heavy subjects like biology and chemistry — but he's determined. He talks about using YouTube channels like The Amoeba Sisters to simplify concepts, and relying on note-taking strategies like pausing recorded lectures to catch up. “Every word they say feels like a new language,” he says, “but it's fascinating stuff.”There are plenty of anecdotes to enjoy, from Fitzy waiting awkwardly to be assigned a group because he felt too old to add himself, to him realizing half his classmates didn't know how to use email. He even jokes about being the creepy old guy sitting alone in class — to which Burso quips, “That makes you more of a creep, Fitzy, if you sit there saying nothing!”One highlight? Fitzy's snorkelling field trip in Queenscliff, where he observed sponges and seals for the first time. “Some of the students had never even snorkelled before,” he says. “I was like, finally, something I can do!”Burso, ever the instigator, suggests that Fitzy's moment to shine won't come until post-uni — when his life experience, independence, and ability to “survive without partying” make him the ideal candidate for high-stakes fieldwork or research expeditions, possibly even in Antarctica.Whether you're a veteran thinking about a career pivot, a mature-age student, or just someone curious about what it takes to reinvent yourself, this episode delivers laughs, lessons, and loads of inspiration.Matty Morris of https://www.zerolimitspodcast.com/ helps us out with a banger of a tune. If you want to hear about some real intense moments from Veterans and First Responders. Check out Zero Limits Podcast. Savvy Use IMPOSTER code at checkout to support the podcast. You save 17% and we get 17% of each sale! Camo RollYou're not just stocking up on bathroom essentials,You're joining a movement to support our heroes.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

fWotD Episode 2840: Ragnar Garrett Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Wednesday, 12 February 2025 is Ragnar Garrett.Lieutenant General Sir Alwyn Ragnar Garrett, (12 February 1900 – 4 November 1977) was a senior commander in the Australian Army. He served as Chief of the General Staff (CGS) from 1958 to 1960.Born in Western Australia, Garrett graduated from the Royal Military College, Duntroon, in 1921. He was adjutant and quartermaster in several regiments of the Australian Light Horse before undertaking staff training in England, which he completed just as the Second World War broke out. Garrett joined the Second Australian Imperial Force soon afterwards, and commanded the 2/31st Battalion in England before seeing action with Australian brigades in Greece and Crete in 1941. Promoted to colonel the following year, he held senior positions with I Corps in New Guinea and II Corps on Bougainville in 1944–1945. He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his staff work.After the war, Garrett served two terms as commandant of the Staff College, Queenscliff, in 1946–1947 and 1949–1951. Between these appointments he was posted to Japan with the British Commonwealth Occupation Force. Promoted to major general, he took charge of Western Command in August 1951, and became Deputy Chief of the General Staff in January 1953. He took over Southern Command as a lieutenant general in October 1954, and was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath in 1957. As CGS from March 1958, Garrett focused on rearmament and reorganisation, initiating the Army's short-lived restructure into a "pentropic" formation. He was knighted in 1959. After retiring from the military in June 1960, Garrett became honorary colonel of the Royal Australian Regiment, and was principal of the Australian Administrative Staff College until 1964. He died at Mornington, Victoria, in 1977.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:48 UTC on Wednesday, 12 February 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Ragnar Garrett on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Ivy.

Bill joined me to talk up the Cottage big fundraiser in Queenscliff this weekend

Booksellers talking about bookselling. We cannot think of a more delicious episode. Featuring Anna Low from Potts Point Bookshop, NSW; Jaclyn Cupri from Hill of Content; Melbourne & Matt Davies (2024 Bookseller of the Year) from The Bookshop in Queenscliff.

With Bron Burton and Cabin Boy at the helm, Kerri Erler comes aboard to share her new children's book, "Bozo the Brave", which recounts the true story of the cockerspaniel who managed to swim "The Rip", the notoriously treacherous waters between Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff.Next, we hear from Dave Donnelly of the Dolphin Research Institute gives us the latest on whale migrations in Victoria, and the whale washed up on 13th Beach.CabinBoy recounts the story of "The Plover", a well-traveled and hard working wooden boat well into her 80s, and the campaign to patch up a hole in her stern.And finally, Jeff Maynard paddles in to slap the seal of disapproval on The Worst Underwater Movie #4 - "Jaws: the Revenge"

Our host Bron Burton invites Scott Breschkin to discuss about The Nature Conservancy reef restoration project and its progress. While later we see Queenscliff Literary Festival Director, Elizabeth McCarthy, chat about the festival's open-armed welcome to literary marine-lovers. And finally, Jeff Maynard brings in #5 for his top ten worst underwater films.

Ox is back from Bali, tanned, relaxed, but we discover zero colonics. We're not entirely sure we believe him.He gives us an update on the fines situation and where he's at with them. He was a bit intimidated by the fines lady who he described as 'scary'.Unlike Ox, Marko is not relaxed. He has come in worked up over a council in the Bellarine, Queenscliff council, who he is very disappointed in. He explains what they've done to piss him off. Marko wants to hear issues with councils.Ox has come to the pod with a business idea. It has to do with McDonalds, and he reckons it's a game-changer....and on this occasion, it's pretty good! Love your thoughts on his idea. Marko is on board and feels it is one of Ox's best ideas ever.We hook into some early feedback, including some constructive criticism from Johnno on our logo. Harsh. And we have another Married With Children comment, which leads us into the extremely common Frasier / Cheers conversation. And we get a message from Dargz about the Hand Sandys.Ox reveals that he's happy to steal Tim Tams out of the work fridge.Final feedback comes from Nick, who wants to provide a stat given Ox has been slacking off in the Ox the Statman segment. Nick takes over the segment and gives us a killer stat, showing Ox how it should be done. Following a comment from Nick, Ox and Marko reminisce about when Ox used to do music reviews with Francis Leach on SEN.Ox then starts talking about how there seems to be an exodus out of Australia to escape winter at the moment. We try to entice Marko to tell us the mysterious opera singer story, he can't be tempted unfortunately. And then the pod takes a turn when Ox starts bagging out Perth, although he does love quokka's.Thanks to the team at the E&S Trading Clearance Centre in Clayton, Melbourne on Dandenong Road - right opposite Ikea. After an incredible deal on amazing gear? You won't believe the prices!We'd love you to follow a Couple of Blokes, and get involved with the show on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. If you've got a comment or feedback, send a voicemail to Ox and Marko here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast wherever you listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a Do It Again But Better first, Jess hosts two actors at once as Libby Brockman and Juliet Hindmarsh drop by for a chat. As well as acting, Libby is a producer, writer, youth worker and drama teacher, while Juliet is a self tape studio owner, drag king, and production manager. Between this vast array of creative roles, the three women discuss Libby and Juliet's upcoming show, Roaring Immersive Theatre, Juliet's ever-elusive role of playing an ant, Libby's unfortunate fainting moment, and some surprising connections that nobody saw coming.Roaring Immersive Theatre plays at the Vue Grand Hotel in Queenscliff from June 26th—July 13th, 2024.Libby trained at The National Theatre Drama School (Melbourne) as well as various intensives in Melbourne, London, Sicily and Catalonia. Whilst living most of her life in Melbourne, she has now moved to Geelong, and is loving it! She has a Bachelor of Youth Work & Youth Studies (RMIT) and utilises this in her role as Assistant Director & drama teacher at Grace Acting Studios.She is constantly looking for new and innovative ways to make engaging film & theatre that represents diversity and explores challenging stories. She loves immersive and intimate theatre, as well as working on quirky, independent short films & web series. Highlights include Mr Naismith's Secret (TBC), Scarborough (The Honeytrap Theatre) and Never Ending Night (London & Melbourne).She has also had the pleasure of touring Shakespeare and kids shows around Australia with The Flying Bookworm and Essential Theatre.Juliet has performed in pits of mud, covered in blood, large bodies of water and on Torquay clifftops, has jumped off diving boards, from cliffs to crash mats, and repeatedly asked to play the object of queer attractions. It's a tough life, but someone's gotta do it. Juliet is most passionate about adventurous projects, and, as gender non-conforming actor, stories centring female and LGBTQIA+ characters. She's worked extensively in stage, screen, and TVC productions over 15 years and is known for her lead role as the rebellious and chaos loving, Northern Irish ex-con, Fianna, in the stage-play ‘CROCODILE FEVER' by Meghan Tylor, lead in the multi-award winning, queer-focussed short film, 'Plunge' by Kate Lefoe, and the brave but disappointing Prince Doogle in muddy adaptation of 'Ubu Roi' with 5 Pound Theatre. She's also known by her dashing Drag King alter-ego Romeo-Romeo from the award winning Drag King duo, BROMEO.You can find Libby on instagram @libbybrockman9 or at www.libbybrockman.comYou can find Juliet on instagram @juliethindmashYou can learn more about Roaring Immersive Theatre at @roaringimmersivetheatre or book tickets here.You can find your host, Jess Stanley, on Instagram @jstanny or at www.jessicastanleyactor.comYou can follow the Do It Again But Better podcast at @doitagainbutbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Emilia away, Herald Sun food writer Kara Monssen joins Jimmy and Marko for the Friday footy review. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The bots argue argue about karate, trolleys and holidays to Japan! A big change for the Blues as James Tedesco is in for the injured Dylan Edwards and the refs have been announced for game 1. The boys review round 13 of the National Rugby League, catch up on all things French Open with our man Brett Phillips and get stuck into the caddies in Canada and Dana White going off at the judges in the UFC. AFL legend and personality Sam Newman and 4-time World Aerobics Champion Sue Stanley OAM, will set off from Queenscliff on Monday May 27, for a once in a lifetime adventure. Aboard Sam's 66-foot yacht ‘Angst', the duo will take three weeks to boat to the Whitsunday region of Queensland, spreading awareness of prostate cancer to remote regions and raising vital funds for RULE prostate cancer along the way. Scott Sattler and Mat Rogers from Sportsday join the Run Home to chat the almost finale of The Summit, Tedesco being back in for Origin Game 1 and a man trying to pork an oyster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AFL legend and personality Sam Newman and 4-time World Aerobics Champion Sue Stanley OAM, will set off from Queenscliff on Monday May 27, for a once in a lifetime adventure. Aboard Sam's 66-foot yacht ‘Angst', the duo will take three weeks to boat to the Whitsunday region of Queensland, spreading awareness of prostate cancer to remote regions and raising vital funds for RULE prostate cancer along the way. 00:00 Sam Newman live on the boat 02:00 Why he named the boat 02:40 You Cannot Be Serious Podcast  04:00 Have you run out of conversation yet? 06:15 Turning 80 next year 07:00 Diagnosed with prostate cancer 08:40 Getting a check up regularly 09:20 Following the AFL still? 10:15 Dear Gerrard 17:00 Whale watching on the boat? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wondered why the Northern Beaches seem to resonate with a laid-back vibe while the Eastern Suburbs exude a more upscale flair? Our latest podcast, "Suburb Wars," takes you through the heart of this Sydney rivalry, with me, your host, drawing from my own experiences of living on both sides of the bridge. As we dissect the cultural and social fabric that weaves these communities together, you'll get an insider's perspective on the factors that influence everything from property desirability to the quality of education and local social scenes. This candid conversation promises to demystify the loyalties residents have towards their neighborhoods, and we'll even touch on how these affect day-to-day practicalities like transport and affordability.Now, let's talk dollars and sense as we assess the real estate playing field. Imagine having the inside track on the value and performance of beachfront properties across Sydney's most desired coastal strips. That's exactly what we're bringing to the table. We take a magnifying glass to the market, scrutinizing the comparative worth of an exquisite property we're featuring on the Northern Beaches against its Eastern counterparts. This chapter isn't just about the numbers, though; it's a narrative of lifestyle, investment, and the subtle prestige associated with a postcode. Join us as we navigate these waters, where the vistas are as intriguing as the market trends, and discover whether it's the sun-soaked beaches of the North or the chic allure of the East that truly captures the essence of luxury living in Sydney.

The beard has been roaming again!! This time he speaks with a few punters while attending the HK-T-G Nationals 2023 in Queenscliff victoria.

The hum of a steam train, the rhythm of blues and roots music and the energy of a live audience. These are the ingredients @Hugo T Armstrong mixed over 30 years to create and grow the legendary @The Blues Train in Queenscliff, Victoria.Now it's time for Hugo to move it on and he's currently in the market to find a new owner for this iconic business . We cover a lot of ground in this episode and Hugo talks about;growing up in the music-soaked town of Queenscliffemaking mixtapes and DJing school socialsdreaming of a life centered around the magic of music#communityradiothe revitalization of the @QueenscliffMusicFestival#bellarinetourismhow he honed his skills in marketing and promotionsyearning for more and how that led to him kicking off  The Blues Train transforming an ad-hoc event a thriving businessthe bumps (technical mishaps and operational challenges)perseverance preparing a business for sale and the importance of having;an exit strategy (at least 5 years in advance) an operations manuals and compliance to make a business more attractive to potential buyersa team of professionals to assist in the selling processa focus on maintaining the business's performance and value during the saleTimestamped summary of this episode:0:00:00 - Introduction, Michael introduces the podcast and welcomes Hugo T Armstrong, the owner of the legendary Blues Train in Queenscliffe, for a discussion on business sales and exit planning.00:01:13 - Hugo's Background in the Music Industry, Hugo shares his extensive background in the music industry, including his early days at PBS FM and his passion for broadcasting and DJing. He also talks about his involvement in the St Kilda music scene and his role in saving the Queenscliffe Music Festival.00:05:29 - Saving the Queenscliffe Music Festival, Hugo explains how he took on the challenge of saving the bankrupt Queenscliffe Music Festival in 1996. With the support of the local community, he successfully transformed the festival by adopting the PBS FM model and showcasing a diverse range of Australian music.00:10:15 - Growth and Success of the Queenscliffe Music Festival, Hugo discusses the exponential growth of the Queenscliffe Music Festival under his leadership. He mentions his proudest moments, including the launch of the first digital radio platform in Australia and the festival's partnership with the ABC.00:12:47 - The Blues Train and Other Ventures, Hugo briefly mentions the Blues Train, his other successful business venture that started in 1994. He also mentions his involvement in curating other festivals and his past roles in Ballerine Tourism and Queenscliff Council's financial advisory.00:15:09 - The Beginnings of the Blues Train, The Blues Train started as a small winter concert series with a variety of musical performances. It was an organic and unplanned venture that gained popularity through word of mouth. The immersive nature of the show and its ability to provide a unique experience to repeat customers contributed to its success.00:17:14 - The Evolution of the Blues Train, The Blues Train initially had no intention of becoming a business. It was a DIY project with limited resources and technical difficulties. However, over time, it grew into a successful venture, attracting investment and government support. The internet played a crucial role in expanding its reach.00:18:52 - Ownership and Infrastructure, The Blues Train operates on railway tracks owned and managed by Victrac, a division of the Victorian government. The rolling stock is maintained by the Geelong Steam Preservation Society. The vintage trains, some of which are over 100 years old, add to the unique appeal of the experience.00:22:56 - Saving the Blues Train, When COVID-19 hit, the Blues Train was the only business worth saving for Hugo Armstrong. Its positive impact on the local community, including economic benefits and music tourism, made it a priority. The investment in the railway infrastructure and government support helped ensure its survival.00:27:45 - Music Tourism in Australia, Hugo highlights the lack of focus on music tourism in Australia's tourism industry. He believes that showcasing Australian music and leveraging its global success could00:30:41 - The Local Economic Benefits of the Blues Train, The Blues Train has brought in $3.1 million of local economic benefits and has the potential to attract more tourism with its new track. The Byra Bay blues and roots festival is a prime example of the economic impact of the music scene, generating millions of dollars. The festival could be complemented by an annual music festival featuring larger bands of various genres.00:31:37 - Framing the Business as a Saleable Asset, The Blues Train is positioning itself as a business that appeals to a range of potential buyers. While there is a limit to the number of people the train can accommodate, there is significant opportunity for growth. One suggestion is to introduce an annual music festival on the train, featuring different genres to attract a diverse audience.00:32:31 - Planning Exit Strategies and Removing the Figurehead, To plan for the future sale of the business, it was necessary to address the perception that The Blues Train was dependent on one person, in this case, Hugo T. Armstrong. Steps were taken to remove Hugo T. Armstrong from marketing and on-site activities. However, during COVID, he had to be brought back to maintain government support. The business underwent a rebranding process to establish itself as a separate entity from the figurehead.00:36:12 - Importance of Having an Exit Strategy, Many business owners do not have an exit plan in place, which can lead to difficulties when unexpected circumstances arise. It is essential to think about a future exit strategy when00:45:24 - Importance of Operations Manuals, Hugo emphasizes the importance of having operations manuals to ensure that a business can run smoothly even if the owner is absent. He believes that a business should not rely solely on the owner's knowledge and that having documented procedures is crucial for compliance and risk management.00:46:01 - Planning for Business Sale, Hugo advises small business owners to start planning for a potential sale at least five years in advance. He warns against relying on a miracle buyer and suggests removing the temptation of cash from the business, as cash is not a reliable indicator of the business's value.00:47:45 - Tax Implications and Preparation, Hugo shares his experience of working with his accounting firm to understand the tax implications of selling his business. He highlights the importance of staying up to date with tax laws, capital gains exemptions, divisional loans, and other financial factors that can significantly impact the selling process.00:51:50 - Compliance and Business Value, Hugo emphasizes the importance of compliance in making a business sellable. He compares a non-compliant business to an unroadworthy car, stating that compliance should be the core of every business. He also warns against letting the quality of the business decline once it's on the market, as it can negatively impact its value.00:56:48 - Reconnaissance and Richard Branson's Advice, Hugo encourages business owners to do their homework and reconnaissance when planning for an exit strategy. He also shares Richard Branson's advice to always00:58:57 - Working on Multiple Platforms, Hugo discusses their current focus on multiple platforms and digital marketing, highlighting the success of their content strategy.00:59:09 - You Can't Sell a Secret, Hugo emphasizes the importance of having a visible online presence and mentions that if the Blues Train is not easily found on Google, it would be a significant setback for their business.00:59:37 - Casting a Wide Net, Hugo advises that when looking for buyers or clients, it is necessary to reach out widely and not limit oneself to a small pool of potential opportunities.01:00:02 - Learning from Resources, Michael expresses gratitude towards Hugo for sharing his insights, acknowledging that resources like this podcast can provide valuable knowledge that helps small business owners avoid learning things the hard way.01:00:10 - Time in Reconnaissance, The conversation ends with a quote about the importance of research and preparation, highlighting that time spent gathering information is never wasted.@michaelkerr@kerrcapital www.linkedin.com/linkedin.com/smallbusinessbanter

Theo owns and operates the Queenscliff Gallery with his wife Soula and will soon host the Michael Leunig exhibition

GUEST OVERVIEW: Lt.Col (Ret) Alistair Pope emigrated from Glasgow, Scotland to Perth, WA in 1964. He was selected for Officer Training at Scheyville and graduated as a 2LT in 1967. He served in Vietnam, Indonesia and PNG, and as a sub-unit Commander in 3rd Brigade. Three years after graduating from Army Staff College, Queenscliff, he was promoted to the senior officer rank of LtCol. After 20-years-service he retired from the Australian Army and founded his own business working internationally as a Project Manager in the energy, oil & gas, biotechnology and telecommunications industries until his retirement. Alistair has had 200+ articles published in publications such as The Scheyvillian, Strategy & Tactics, World at War, Modern War and Quadrant Online.

Matt Davis, Jayne (his  wife) and daughter left Paris to buy a book shop in Queenscliff Victoria  @BookshopatQueenscliff  It was a hell of a move! Matt shares the background on why coming back to Australia made sense, seeing a @facebook ad for a #businessforsale and his experience in the process of #buyingabusinessMatt and Jayne had lived in Paris a long time and their daughter. Matt made music, Jayne wrote and both worked in #advertising  &  #copywriting (English for French brands) which enabled them both to do their creative work. But they weren't such lovers of the school system and came to see Paris as a city built for adults. They all decided it was time to move back. They saw the ad of Facebook, bought the business while still in Paris and then made the big move back to a new life and business in late 2019. In our discussion we cover;finding meaning in a businesscrafting a livingthe attractions of a #bookshop #small #humble #oldschoolthe upside of a #treechange or #seachangehow #smallbusinesses are so vital for the vibrancy of #regionalcommunitieshis financial criteria for buying the businessunderstanding your personal financial needs from a businessthe bookshop as an important institution in the townbuying the business 3 months prior to the #globalpandemicthe upside being that it gave them a chance to sort of figure out how to run itthe reality of buying myself a job but with real meaning for me, for our family and for the townthe 3 years sincewhy he truly believes in books and how magic books can change your lifeplacing a really high value on meaningwww.facebook.com/bookshopqueenscliff/www.instagram.com/thebookshopatqueenscliff/www.kerrcapital.com.au

On today's show we discuss with Lt.Col (Ret) Alistair Pope about Defence Department incompetence. GUEST OVERVIEW: Alistair Pope emigrated from Glasgow, Scotland to Perth, WA in 1964. He was selected for Officer Training at Scheyville and graduated as a 2LT in 1967. He served in Vietnam, Indonesia and PNG, and as a sub-unit Commander in 3rd Brigade. Three years after graduating from Army Staff College, Queenscliff, he was promoted to the senior officer rank of LtCol. After 20-years-service he retired from the Australian Army and founded his own business working internationally as a Project Manager in the energy, oil & gas, biotechnology and telecommunications industries until his retirement. Alistair has had 200+ articles published in publications such as The Scheyvillian, Strategy & Tactics, World at War, Modern War and Quadrant Online.

An Australian restaurant is fighting the nation's worker shortage with grey power. Three-Sixty Q Restaurant in Queenscliff, Victoria put the call out to hire seniors - and now has 12 working on the roster. Owner Barry Iddles says there's no backpackers or international students to fill the gap. He says they're fantastic and customers love it - with every table that came in today saying they read it in the paper or heard about it on the radio. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Alistair Pope emigrated from Glasgow, Scotland to Perth, WA in 1964. His first job in Australia was surveying the roads and railways to be built for the new iron ore mining projects in the Pilbara. He then joined Cooper Brothers as a Cadet Accountant before enlisting the Army by volunteering for National Service (one of less than 400 young Australians who did so). He was selected for Officer Training at Scheyville and graduated as a 2LT in 1967. He served in Vietnam, Indonesia and PNG, and as a sub-unit Commander in 3rd Brigade. In 1981 he attended Army Staff College, Queenscliff. Three years after graduation, he was promoted to the senior officer rank of LtCol. After 20-years-service he retired from the Australian Army in 1986. He founded his own business and worked internationally as a Project Manager in the energy, oil & gas, biotechnology and telecommunications industries until his retirement. Alistair retains a keen interest in current affairs, current military matters and military history. He has had 200+ articles published in The Scheyvillian, Strategy & Tactics, World at War, Modern War, Camaraderie, Harim Tok Tok, Quadrant, Quadrant Online and the Australian Chess Quarterly.

In PlanningxChange episode 97 our guest is David Beaumont one of Australia's leading landscape and portrait painters. David is based in the historic seaside town of Queenscliff. From there he embarks on various solitary sojourns to the outback to immerse himself in the breadth and depth of the Australian landscape. He is also a frequent observer of the gritty parts of Melbourne where he absorbs the human condition in its rawest expression. We are fortunate to have him on the podcast to talk about art in the city, a topic far from strategic master plans and city planning ordinances. The discussion rambles through art history, contemporary approaches to public art, the palette of the city and the absurdity of life. PlanningxChange is proud to be a member of the Urban Broadcast Collective. Audio production by Jack Bavage. The episode was released on 1 September 2022.

In PlanningxChange episode 97 our guest is David Beaumont one of Australia's leading landscape and portrait painters. David is based in the historic seaside town of Queenscliff. From there he embarks on various solitary sojourns to the outback to immerse himself in the breadth and depth of the Australian landscape. He is also a frequent observer of the gritty parts of Melbourne where he absorbs the human condition in its rawest expression. We are fortunate to have him on the podcast to talk about art in the city, a topic far from strategic master plans and city planning ordinances. The discussion rambles through art history, contemporary approaches to public art, the palette of the city and the absurdity of life. Audio production by Jack Bavage. The episode was released on 1 September 2022.

In PlanningxChange episode 97 our guest is David Beaumont one of Australia's leading landscape and portrait painters. David is based in the historic seaside town of Queenscliff. From there he embarks on various solitary sojourns to the outback to immerse himself in the breadth and depth of the Australian landscape. He is also a frequent observer of the gritty parts of Melbourne where he observes the human condition in its rawest expression. We are fortunate to have him on the podcast to talk about art in the city, a topic far from strategic master plans and city planning ordinances. The discussion rambles through art history, contemporary approaches to public art, the palette of the city and the absurdity of life. Audio production by Jack Bavage. The episode was released on 1 September 2022.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Alistair Pope emigrated from Glasgow, Scotland to Perth, WA in 1964. His first job in Australia was surveying the roads and railways to be built for the new iron ore mining projects in the Pilbara. He then joined Cooper Brothers as a Cadet Accountant before enlisting the Army by volunteering for National Service (one of less than 400 young Australians who did so). He was selected for Officer Training at Scheyville and graduated as a 2LT in 1967. He served in Vietnam, Indonesia and PNG, and as a sub-unit Commander in 3rd Brigade. In 1981 he attended Army Staff College, Queenscliff. Three years after graduation, he was promoted to the senior officer rank of LtCol. After 20-years-service he retired from the Australian Army in 1986. He founded his own business and worked internationally as a Project Manager in the energy, oil & gas, biotechnology and telecommunications industries until his retirement. Alistair retains a keen interest in current affairs, current military matters and military history. He has had 200+ articles published in The Scheyvillian, Strategy & Tactics, World at War, Modern War, Camaraderie, Harim Tok Tok, Quadrant, Quadrant Online and the Australian Chess Quarterly. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: David Jamison was a career Army Officer for some 34 years and retired as a colonel. David graduated from the Officer Cadet School (Portsea) and has held a number of command positions throughout his military career including command of a supply unit in South Vietnam. He has served in Singapore (ANZUK Force) and with the Australian Embassy in Washington DC. He raised and deployed the Army's field supply battalion as part of the Operational Deployment Force. He has held appointments as a national inventory and budget manager in the Army Logistic Command and was also appointed the Director of Capital Procurement for the Army. Following his military career, he was Joint Managing Director of Logistics Consulting International Pty Ltd and consulted in the fields of management, leadership development, mentoring, purchasing and logistics. In this capacity he worked with a range of respected organizations in Australia as well as being invited to co-lead and conduct professional development seminars on management, purchasing and logistic related topics in Australia, SE Asia and the Middle East. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 1997 for exceptional service as the Army's Director of Capital Procurement. He is the recipient of the 2017 Deakin Community Award for services to the community as well as receiving the Meritorious Service Award by the Washington DC RSL Sub Branch.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Alistair Pope emigrated from Glasgow, Scotland to Perth, WA in 1964. His first job in Australia was surveying the roads and railways to be built for the new iron ore mining projects in the Pilbara. He then joined Cooper Brothers as a Cadet Accountant before enlisting the Army by volunteering for National Service (one of less than 400 young Australians who did so). He was selected for Officer Training at Scheyville and graduated as a 2LT in 1967. He served in Vietnam, Indonesia and PNG, and as a sub-unit Commander in 3rd Brigade. In 1981 he attended Army Staff College, Queenscliff. Three years after graduation, he was promoted to the senior officer rank of LtCol. After 20-years-service he retired from the Australian Army in 1986. He founded his own business and worked internationally as a Project Manager in the energy, oil & gas, biotechnology and telecommunications industries until his retirement. Alistair retains a keen interest in current affairs, current military matters and military history. He has had 200+ articles published in The Scheyvillian, Strategy & Tactics, World at War, Modern War, Camaraderie, Harim Tok Tok, Quadrant, Quadrant Online and the Australian Chess Quarterly. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: David Jamison was a career Army Officer for some 34 years and retired as a colonel. David graduated from the Officer Cadet School (Portsea) and has held a number of command positions throughout his military career including command of a supply unit in South Vietnam. He has served in Singapore (ANZUK Force) and with the Australian Embassy in Washington DC. He raised and deployed the Army's field supply battalion as part of the Operational Deployment Force. He has held appointments as a national inventory and budget manager in the Army Logistic Command and was also appointed the Director of Capital Procurement for the Army. Following his military career, he was Joint Managing Director of Logistics Consulting International Pty Ltd and consulted in the fields of management, leadership development, mentoring, purchasing and logistics. In this capacity he worked with a range of respected organizations in Australia as well as being invited to co-lead and conduct professional development seminars on management, purchasing and logistic related topics in Australia, SE Asia and the Middle East. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 1997 for exceptional service as the Army's Director of Capital Procurement. He is the recipient of the 2017 Deakin Community Award for services to the community as well as receiving the Meritorious Service Award by the Washington DC RSL Sub Branch.

#regionalsmallbusinesses are at the centre of healthy #localeconomies, both as a supplier of goods or services and as an employer. It's in everyone's interest that these #businesses successfully transfer from one #owner to another.  #Owners of #regionalbusinesses face additional hurdles when selling their business. In this 3 part #owners of #regionalbusinesses share their own personal experiences from going through a #businesssale process.In this 3rd interview (over 2 weeks)  Russell Spoke from @Maggie'sKitchen from #queenscliff in #victoria shares his very open and personal story from leaving the public service to buying or starting 3 businesses. Along the way he and his wife experienced success, the loss of everything and then recovery. Against the flow they chose to close rather than sell their 3rd business. He explains how and why they came to make this decision. We cover;leaving the #publicservice after seventeen yearsgrowing up in a #smallbusiness #familybusiness in #countryvictoria - his parents owned two #generalstoresbuying their first small business - a #fishandchipshop which was reasonably successful but selling because the hours didn't work with very young childrengoing in #bootsandall and buying  a #fruitshop (thinking this business that would involve less hours)not doing the enough #duediligencewatching a big fruit farm open up a competing shop nearby  - the business went backwards, they could not compete and ultimately went #broke and #losteverything - eventually giving it away just to get out of ithaving a house and then having to #sellthehousethe birth of Maggie's Kitchen when Maggie started making some #preserves and selling them in the fruit shopMaggie making preserves and Russell going to get a job as a #waiterworking full-time, seven days a week in the shopmoving around the corner and seeing the business grow rapidly"not getting greedy" - being ok with "doing okay"being scared of expanding too much for fear of losing it all againconsidering selling and getting some "nibbles" which went nowhere, taking the business back off the marketsticking with the devil we knowacknowledging that sometimes there are influences out of your control@kerrcapital

#regionalsmallbusinesses are at the centre of healthy #localeconomies, both as a supplier of goods or services and as an employer. It's in everyone's interest that these #businesses successfully transfer from one #owner to another.  #Owners of #regionalbusinesses face additional hurdles when selling their business. In this 3 part #owners of #regionalbusinesses share their own personal experiences from going through a #businesssale process.In this 3rd interview (over 2 weeks)  Russell Spoke from @Maggie'sKitchen from #queenscliff in #victoria shares his very open and personal story from leaving the public service to buying or starting 3 businesses. Along the way he and his wife experienced success, the loss of everything and then recovery. Against the flow they chose to close rather than sell their 3rd business. He explains how and why they came to make this decision. We cover;leaving the #publicservice after seventeen yearsgrowing up in a #smallbusiness #familybusiness in #countryvictoria - his parents owned two #generalstoresbuying their first small business - a #fishandchipshop which was reasonably successful but selling because the hours didn't work with very young childrengoing in #bootsandall and buying  a #fruitshop (thinking this business that would involve less hours)not doing the enough #duediligencewatching a big fruit farm open up a competing shop nearby  - the business went backwards, they could not compete and ultimately went #broke and #losteverything - eventually giving it away just to get out of ithaving a house and then having to #sellthehousethe birth of Maggie's Kitchen when Maggie started making some #preserves and selling them in the fruit shopMaggie making preserves and Russell going to get a job as a #waiterworking full-time, seven days a week in the shopmoving around the corner and seeing the business grow rapidly"not getting greedy" - being ok with "doing okay"being scared of expanding too much for fear of losing it all againconsidering selling and getting some "nibbles" which went nowhere, taking the business back off the marketsticking with the devil we knowacknowledging that sometimes there are influences out of your control@kerrcapital

Cottage by The Sea CEO Adam Wake joined the program in Queenscliff to talk about what's happening at Cottage By The Sea. The post Cottage By The Sea CEO Adam Wake appeared first on Mitchell's Front Page.

How the Dees were better on the field in 2020 than we remember, when they zeroed in on the element that would elevate them to contenders, how simple brilliance became their mantra, why he caught the ferry to Queenscliff for a game in Geelong, how his team is balancing celebration and preparation, and more.

Olly is raising money for Movember apart of the Vipers Run Club who are doing a 60 hour challenge running between North Steyne and Queenscliff.

Episode 231There were only two unsolved murders in the state of Victoria in 1942, and they are heavily shrouded in mystery. These murders happened during World War II time, on the Bellarine Peninsula, in Queenscliff, in an area occupied by Australian troops who were patrolling and defending the coastline.Early one cold, wintry morning in late May 1942, the bullet-ridden body of Army Driver Roy Willis was found on the side of the road. He had been shot a number of times with a military revolver.In September 1942 17-year-old Gunner John Hulston went missing whilst on guard duty. His body was later found further down the coast. He had also been shot in the chest with an army revolver.Former police officer and historian and researcher Bob Marmion, who lives on the Bellarine Peninsula, loves a good mystery and when he found out about these murders, and that they were still unsolved, the old detective skills he'd flexed in his 15 years in the job came back to life and he spent 10 years investigating and writing a book called Murder at the Fort.Thanks to our Guest Bob Marmion.His books are Murder at the Fort and The Price We Pay, about his experience with Post Traumatic Stress disorder.If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can phone Lifeline on 13 11 14.Buy CSI Told You Lies by Meshel Laurie hereIn PaperbackAs an ebookAs an audiobook read by MeshelYou can support us with a one-off contribution here.You can become a patron here.You can subscribe to Calm Ya Farm here.You can visit the Calm Ya Farm website here.Like us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonVisit our BookshopListen on Apple PodcastsListen on

@MartinGinnane from  @ginnaneassociates is an expert advisor on #retaildevelopment #placemaking and #brandactivation. He's worked with international cities and regional towns on major #investmentattraction #regionalrenewal and #retailrenewal projects. He was the #vicgov first retail industry specialist, is a member of the @victoriangovernment #SmallBusinessMinisterialCouncil and had senior roles at the #vicgov #DepartmentofBusinessandInnovation and was #DeputyManagingDirector of #DowntownDutyFree. The following quote from his website sums up his philosophy and approach to the work he does."Global Cities of significance all have one thing in common, a strong and vibrant, culturally diverse heart that encourages people to live, experience, participate and claim ownership of their location. At the heart of these cities, is a unique offering that makes them stand out from the sameness that is making so many cities bland and boring. Retail strength, placemaking and events are the economic backbone of all successful global cities and large residential developments." He's currently working on a major retail renewal project with the @cityofwarrnambool and in the discussion we cover;bringing his experience with major city #investmentattraction to regional townsthe exciting opportunities ahead for #regionaltownsavoiding the 'sameness' that is making so many cities bland and boring, the #oversuccess of big citieshow #Covid19 fast-tracked problems in the retail sectorwhere and how #prestige  has lost out to #masstige  and why "luxury is about where you found it rather where you bought it"#liebigstreet #warrnambool the critical role of #localgovernment   #restorationgrants  #landlords #localcouncilthe component pieces in a vibrant and vital #retailstrip#treechange and the influence of these younger people when they return to the towns they were born in#foodandbeverage #whiskybars #goodbottleshop  #ginbars #goodpizzabuilding #sustainable #businessmodel from services and products that appeals to #locals and #visitors #smallbusiness an #employmentgenerator in #regionaltownswww.kerrcapital.com.auA full transcript of the interview is below. Michael Kerr: Hi, it's Michael Kerr here presenting Small Business Banter.A healthy micro and small business sector means a successful economy and a more vibrant society. Small Business Banter is about helping regional business owners better prepare for current challenges, but also for the next stage of business success. I'm Michael Kerr, founder of Kerr Capital, advisors to business owners.Each week I interview a fellow small business owner or an expert and they share their stories, their life experiences, the wins and the losses, and their best advice to help you, the listener, get the most you can from your own business. Small Business Banter is brought to you from the studios of 104.7 Gippsland FM and is heard across Australia on the Community Radio Network. Thanks also to Kerr Capital supporters of the show.Okay, welcome to another edition of Small Business Banter. Really pleased to have in today with us, Martin Ginnane, from Ginnane & Associates. Martin will tell you a lot more about what he's done in a few minutes, but I just wanted to cover off some of the highlights. He's principally responsible for advising on retail development, place making and brand activation. He's done a lot of work in both big cities and regional areas. He's a member of the Small Business Ministerial Council, and he's really a Retail Industry Specialist here in Victoria. And prior to that, he was the Deputy Managing Director of Downtown Duty-Free. Firstly, welcome in today, Martin. Martin Ginnane: Thank you very much. It's a pleasure to be here. Michael: And for today's discussion with Martin, we're going to be talking about regional renewal, making the most of retail, attracting investment, and lessons learned from some of the major initiatives. Martin was involved in Melbourne and now has been working with regional Victoria locations in Camperdown Warrnambool and Ballarat. So we're looking forward to that. But Martin, if you could, just give us a couple of minutes in your background so the listeners are in sync with where you come from and what you do. Over to you.Martin: Thank you, Michael. I'm fortunate enough to have had a very varied background, but all around the retail sector. Born in Melbourne many, many years ago. I was raised in Melbourne. I spent 20 years in Sydney where I started my retail career with companies such as Angus and Coote, The Jeweler's and Diamond Traders, which was part of then of the Hooker Corporation owned by the illustrious George Herscu. And then was poached to join Downtown Duty Free in the days when Duty Free was a big business. We had Melbourne Airport, Brisbane Airport, Sydney Airport, and about 15 off-airport stores. So, at about 6,000 staff in those days. I joined there as Deputy Managing Director. And after six years, we were taken over by Swiss Air Company. I was retrenched and thought, well, I'll come back home to Melbourne. I came back to Melbourne and was appointed as the Victorian government's first Retail Industry Specialist at a time when Melbourne in particular had vacancy rates as high as 17 to 18%. I was appointed under the Kennett government for 12 months and ended up staying there for 17 years. And during that period, I work mainly on investment attraction for the CBD, an original advisor on the Melbourne Fashion Festival for the state government up until I departed 10 years ago to establish my own business, Ginnane & Associates.Michael: Excellent. So, from that background, you know a lot about foot traffic. So I'm looking forward to exploring the work that you've been doing. I mean, drawing on that rich experience, but also relating it to what you've been doing in some of the regional parts of Victoria. So, I just wanted to start off with a quote from your website, "Global Cities of significance all have one thing in common, a strong and vibrant, culturally diverse heart that encourages people to live, experience, participate and claim ownership of their location. At the heart of these cities, is a unique offering that makes them stand out from the sameness that is making so many cities bland and boring. Retail strength, placemaking and events are the economic backbone of all successful global cities and large residential developments." That's straight from your website. It was very powerful. I'm going to ask you about how regional towns and regional cities in Australia can take something from that. I'm assuming it applies across towns as well as cities.Martin: Most definitely, Michael, it does. It's a big statement, and it's a strong statement and it's one that I'm thinking actually of using on every single presentation that I do to whether be commercial or private government, particularly in this day and age. It came from the fact that a lot of things were happening in the retail sector prior to COVID. We can all say that COVID caused it, but there are massive changes happening prior. One of the things that was driving this belief that I have in that statement is that sameness was happening all around the world. So you could walk down in Collins Street, you could walk down all the major cities, and they were taken over now by the mega giants, the Louis Vuitton's, the Gucci's, the Prada's, who roll out their international branding twice a year.So, you can walk down these streets and look in the windows and you'll see the same thing. The only time that you'll notice if you'll look up and you'll see St Paul or St Patrick's Cathedral or Notre Dame and you'll think I'm not in Melbourne, I'm in Paris. So seriously, that's how bad retail was getting.Michael: They'd taken that McDonald's consistency of product just a little bit too far with their retail.Martin: Yeah, and I call it masstige rather than prestige. It has got to the point where the big players are having to buy smaller boutique operations now to make themselves unique and so-called exclusive again because of the success and over success of some of those global brands.Michael: Too much commoditization of a once glorious brand. Martin: Exactly. So, one of the things that comes out of this is the desire to experience something that is different and unique. One of my other sayings is, "luxury to me is about someone says where did you find that as opposed to where did you buy it." Because you can buy anything these days. If you've got the money, you can buy something at the top. When within 18 months it'll be at H&M or probably far less than that, or how you can buy the copy of it. But the wonderful discovery, finding something, whether it's a great old book or pre-love tie or whatever the case may be. So, jumping back into your question. This is where retail cities and towns across Australia had the upper hand. It is really, really their opportunity to shine. We can discuss that as we go along. Michael: Yeah. Look, I think we ought to jump straight into that. The renewal or the potential renewal of the local shopping strip. I mean, you're doing some work recently, I think, in Ballarat, which got some magnificent real estate and grand streets. But what would you take to those places to make that local shopping strip vital and exciting for the locals? I'm assuming we're not going to have potentially some of those big international luxury brands.Martin: Nor do you want them. But Michael, what I think is the scenario is that it's going to be driven by two things. You've got to have an appetite by the local government. You've got to have an appetite by the council. For example, I just almost finished four years work with the City of Warrnambool on the redevelopment of Liebig Street. So they had a counselor at the time who had a vision to say to themselves and their constituents, "If we don't do something with this beautiful old big wide street, it is falling into such disrepair that we are losing out to the new shopping centers that are opening and almost circling like a western movie with the wagon train circling the town." Michael: Right. And choking it off.Martin: And choking it off. Now, this scenario with success for any regional town or major strip is to make sure that they are no longer just selling stuff. I use the difference between a product and an NSA stuff. This is not being derogatory to any of the brands that are in the shopping centers around regional cities. And those shopping centers do offer convenience. If it's pouring with rain, a young mother can drive in or a young father can drive in. Unload the baby. It's dry. They are not going to get wet. But although found in those shopping centers is stuff. They'll find inexpensive football socks for the kids which they need because they grow so quickly. They'll find a dress. They might find a cheap, inexpensive set of cabinets or something for their bedroom. That's fine.When they come into Warrnambool or when they come into Ballarat or when they come in to Camperdown, it's about wanting to come into town because that is where they are going to experience and find things that are different and unique. They are going to be able to engage with the community in a much nicer environment, wider footpaths, planting, better awnings, easier parking. All those things make for an environment that will make regional cities and towns continue to thrive.Michael: Right. So Warrnambool, Ballarat, other regional towns around Australia, the history is there. But you talked about having local councilors being a big part of the equation they need to support. What about landlords? I mean, some of these buildings are grand and make for beautiful retail or food or whatever. But the older they get, the harder they are to maintain, or the costly they are to maintain.Martin: You can see examples not just in regional towns. You can see examples on Chapel Street under the Council of Stonnington on Glenferrie Road in many, many areas. One of the advantages that live shopping centers have is that every so many years, your store must be refurbished. You must meet the guidelines of the shopping center and so forth. So while that creates a great Disneyland feel and a very, very nice, safe environment and a pleasurable environment where we're almost craving. Well, we are craving something that's a bit more earthy and a bit more real.Warrnambool, and I know the City of Ballarat as well. Warrnambool successfully offered restoration grants for property owners during the redevelopment program. The City of Warrnambool got that funding from federal state and from their own coffers. So three lots of funding. I believe the City of Ballarat has done the same for the renewal of the mall. I believe both cities are offering grants and financial assistance to restore and renew these heritage buildings.Michael: Right. So assuming the landlord takes advantage, then it does really open up the opportunities for smaller retail operators, whether they be food or whether they are quirky retail, to start something.Martin: Michael, the exciting thing is when you walk down the streets of these areas now is that you are seeing young people. You are seeing in Warrnambool there's, I think, three whiskey bars. There's a gin bar. These are all being run by young people who were born and raised in Warrnambool. Evidently, you do need to either be born there or marry somebody. And if you marry somebody, you need to be married for 20 years before you are classed as a true business owner.Michael: Before you get your stamp. Yeah.Martin: Even though I've been there a lot, I still don't think I'm a local. But they are coming back to town. They are seeing opportunities to come back to their town and make a living for themselves and their families. There's new housing estates being built in big numbers around these large and medium-sized regional cities. And these people come in many ways, quite often from urban environments, and they still want to live the same way. They want to be able to go out to a whiskey bar. Well, they want to be out to buy some nice cheese and some nice bread. Michael: Yeah. And in today's edition of Small Business Banter, I'm talking with Martin Ginnane from Ginnane & Associates. Yeah, that's a trend that we talk about all the time on Small Business Banter. The movement back from CBD areas, whether it be Sydney or other states and capitals, and this reinvigoration of towns and those people bringing with them some of their experiences. There's no question me, Melbourne and Sydney and Brisbane and Adelaide have some incredible innovation in food, but it seems to be transplanting now in these regional locations. Is that a result of people just having enough of the city being too expensive to run businesses? What are your thoughts on why this is happening?Martin: I think, Michael, you are spot on it. But it's a combination of all those things. It's a combination of perhaps the over success that large cities have had in terms of urbanization, particularly Melbourne, in the last eight to ten years. Massive increase of student population, which we see the massive contribution they've given to the economy, particularly as I haven't been here for the last 12 months. It's a combination of all those things. People want to not necessarily escape, they just want to experience something, whether they are moving permanently or whether they are visiting. The other thing that's happening, of course, is that the ability. I know someone in particular who's going to be working. He stays in Ballarat but is working from Melbourne firm, and then you need to go to Melbourne that twice a week. So all that flexibility is something five years ago we didn't have.Michael: Yeah, I think you made a comment earlier about not what you bought, where you bought it or you found it. You know, I live down the Bellarine Peninsula. My office is in Queenscliff. Well, it's fascinating every day to walk through that street and what it might be and see the gin bars and the distilleries. Not so much in Queenscliff, but certainly in other places, it's booming. It's a combination of that vigor and energy. If you were to take a view of what the next town that wants to reinvigorate their retail strip, the historical retail strip, what are the key that we've talked about to support to restore buildings? I guess we need landlords to come onboard and buy into the vision, and the small business operators. What else or who else is needed to really kick start getting these places? Because people are traveling more and more through regional Australia because you can't go elsewhere. So the opportunities would seem to be there if you've got an interesting offer.Martin: The LGA, the Local Government Authority, has to have the passion. And the counselors, the CEO, have to have a dream of what that town could be. In many eyes, retail doesn't play a part. Retail services and hospitality don't really play a part in local government plans. They may have a four-year strategy for economic development, but retail and services don't normally play a big part in it. So, in order for what you've just said, the other players, the landlords, the small business operators, the potential investors. You have to know that you are moving into an area or considering to move into an area where a council is hungry for your business and is keen to get it.I'm just about to deliver an investment attraction to the opportunity in Warrnambool where we are inviting some of the big commercial real estate agents down to have a look at what the area has to offer. How it's grown, how it's changed. Not necessarily to get any big players down but for them to be able to put Warrnambool in their head for property investors, but also for businesses that might be looking to expand. Michael: So you're saying that retail and retail services aren't really a driver for the LGAs. Is that it?Martin: No. I'm not saying that with all of them, but with a lot of them it's very much... When I started originally with the state capital which was over 20 years ago. I remember having a director said to me, "But Martin, why are we even playing in this space? One shop closes, another shop opens." It's not as simple as that. It's a scenario where council needs to lead the way in a vision of what they want the city to be. And when I say retailer, not necessarily just talking about selling more stuff. A good regional town, a good regional city, should attract people. It should attract its own people. It should attract visitors. But it should attract them for a multitude of reasons. Retail, food, beverage is one of the biggest drivers in today's market.Michael: Absolutely. It is. And it's certainly an area for further discussion. But if you look around, I spend a lot of time in traveling in regional Victoria. I go a long way for a good bakery, a good beer, a good pizza. So, what are the components for a good contemporary retail strip in any given town? What must you have to get people to choose that town over another town? Martin: You have to have two things. You have to have a business model that appeals to the locals, and you also have to have a business model that will appeal to the visitors. Now, I spent a lot of time as a young boy, which was a long time ago in Daylesford and Hepburn Springs, and I remember how it was and I see how it is now. However, for all the success, Daylesford in particular is still very much a weakened economy. Because driven by everything that appeals to the tourist. You must maintain an offering that appeals to your local residents as well. So you need, as you just said, a good pizza joint which Warrnambool has about two and Ballarat has about six. You need a really good bottle shop. You need a couple of good pubs. You need a pub that has good live music. You need a good delicatessen. You know, there's one in Warrnambool called Darriwill Farm. It was a retail released by a woman by the name of Lisa Pitkethly. It's the most amazing business. It's got absolutely everything.Michael: I also tried some stores in the city. I didn't know that.Martin: They had one in [inaudible] and they had one in Albert Park, I think, but I think that both are gone. Lisa's got bought out her own business now. But it's that sort of business where you just go there. It's almost like a small Ikea for food and delicatessen. You just go in. You pick up a basket and you buy. The other thing is, do these towns need this as they get to and need to have the services as well? So there's a good banking infrastructure. There's two insurance brokers. There're things like that that help the community.Michael: Yeah. And those communities would think on across the board of growing. So you've got a bigger and more permanent base to build a business around. This idea of investment attraction, it's still a viable model for local government to think about, local councils. It's not just for big cities. Martin: It's essential because big cities have been so badly hurt. The big cities that have relied particularly on government employees, in a big, big way, and international students. I think of Victoria's wonderful campaign they had many years ago with the jigsaw puzzle. And the course CBD of Melbourne, which I'm actively involved in working on their precincts, review work at the moment. But the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle fall on that. So, the students are falling off the table. The tourists are falling off the table. The public servants in town.Michael: I get it. In that investment attraction, I just want to get your thoughts quickly. There's quite a difference between attracting big employers versus attracting new business operators. I'm very passionate about seeing more small business owners. So it's a balance between getting a bigger organization that can employ 20, 50, or 100 people. But also, I think, sometimes the opportunities to attract new and innovative small business operators. We had Carly Flecknoe from the Made the Grampians Way. She's a classic tree changer. This is maybe 30 episodes back. But that's the kind of energy and vigor that I think we need as well as obviously attracting... Not everyone wants to be a business owner, so we need to have a balance. But I sometimes wonder whether small business might get underappreciated as an employment generator. Martin: They certainly never get underappreciated if I'm involved in anything. I've been in small business in different ways on and off for so many years and I know the difficulties of it, but I am so passionate about believing that this is their time to rise. This is really, really their time to rise. They've got access to so much now in terms of they don't need to pay for big advertising. They've got Instagram. They've got everything at their fingertips to grow their business. Michael: Yeah. They got something that's interesting, quirky. They can get people to the destination.Martin: Exactly.Michael: They can build it and they will come. Maybe that's going to come true for some. Martin: Well, that's why we're doing the investment attraction work. It's certainly not to when under no idea that we will attract big brands, but it's about putting the city of Warrnambool and other cities in investors' minds. Michael: Yeah, and really building on the natural advantage, the heritage, the proximity to food, beverage, produce. Martin: And a wonderful life.Michael: And a wonderful life. Yeah. Hey Martin, that is, unfortunately, time up for us today. But that was a really great chat. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and your energy and passion for that reinvigoration and renewal. Keep up the great work and perhaps we will chat another time, but go well.Martin: Thank you, Michael.Michael: Thanks, Martin Ginnane.So that is all for today's episode of Small Business Banter. I continue to be inspired, bringing you small business experts and other small business owners and hearing their stories. Do you want to listen to any past episodes? Jump onto your podcast platform of choice and search Small Business Banter. There, you will find a diverse and fascinating collection of small business owners and experts openly discussing and sharing their experiences. For any of the links, resources, or information we've talked about on the show today or to contact me, please head over to smallbusinessbanter.com, or you can find us on Facebook and Instagram. It would be great to have you tune in the same time next week for another episode of Small Business Banter.[END]

Helene Cameron, Burough of Queenscliff Mayor from 2012 – 2016 and the Secretary and Treasurer of Queenscliff Senior Citizens spoke to the program about an important free forum for older people and those concerned about the rights of older people held last week. The post Queenscliff Senior Citizens and Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House hold forum on the rights of older people appeared first on Mitchell's Front Page.

This week we say goodbye to the Great Ocean Road and camp beachside on Victoria’s beautiful Mornington Peninsula.We take the Hilux and caravan by ferry from Queenscliff to Sorrento, an easy 40 minute trip that saves the drive through Melbourne city, and enjoy a week at the Whitecliffs campsite, on the foreshore of Port Phillip Bay.Check out the Mornington Peninsula footage from our YouTube episode 88 - https://youtu.be/bjq8GxfXjxE Our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/thefeelgoodfamily has a new destination video every Sunday night at 6.30pm (AEST). We would love to connect with you on Facebook, Instagram and our website www.thefeelgoodfamily.com.au Our Family Travel Australia Podcast is now LIVE and available on all podcast platforms, with a new episode aired every Friday night 8:30pm [AEST].

Located only a stone's throw from the beach in Queenscliff, Cottage by the Sea has been providing children with inspiration, fun and opportunity through various programs for over 130 years. Their goal is an important one – enhance the life of children in need, by providing a holiday type environment. And on today’s podcast, I’m […] The post Cottage by the Sea appeared first on Podcast Now.

“As an occasional seafarer it’s very reassuring to see a light. It’s a validation of your electronic instruments.”

Finding Michael Jackson in the Blue Mountains after ten years in a Buddhist Bush community. A year of four hour nights. Mozart with a Sligo lilt. Ten hour train trips for one hour lessons. Scottish baroque music, modal tunes, violin d'amore, and combining art music and folk music. Catch Shane Lestideau in Queenscliff during the Boxwood Festival from the 19th to the 21st of Feb 2021. Joining Shane at Boxwood are Maggie Carty, Máirtín Staunton, Andy Rigby, Aifric Boylan, Chris Norman and Coral Reid. For tickets, online registration and Zoom Huddle info, go here: www.boxwood.org In this episode Shane plays: Capricorn Rising Castle Kelly's / The Ivy Leaf / The Otter's Holt / The Glass of Beer The Horseman's Port Tam Lin / The Juggler Sonata on the Lea Rig To listen, stream or download simply click a link below: Our website: https://blarneypilgrims.com iTunes: https://apple.co/2A6tUPm Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/3cPTkis Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3eIwBFy Or alternatively, simply search your favourite podcast app for the Blarney Pilgrims. To Find out more about Shane go here: https://www.shanelestideau.com/ To follow Shane online go here: https://www.facebook.com/shane.lestideau/ Shane, thank you so much for this. Cheers, -- Become a Patron Saint of the Blarney Pilgrims Podcast. We want the podcast to be free to listen to for as many people as possible. But without the support from at least some of you we couldn't keep putting out an episode a week. That's why we're asking you to become a Patron (Saint) of the podcast. www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims So, for the price of a pint, or a half pint for that matter, you can help keep this show on the road and be safe in the knowledge you have a halo above your head. For your good deed you will secure your place in traditional Irish music podcast heaven. But most importantly, you'll have helped pay for the other 99% of listeners that don't or can't chip in. And that, my friend, is a hell-of-a-nice thing to do. Darren & Dom www.blarneypilgrims.com www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims www.facebook.com/blarneypilgrimspodcast www.instagram.com/blarneypilgrimspodcast www.twitter.com/BlarneyPodcast

It's young talent time on the Flat Track Bullies as Josh and Toby discuss a record breaking week from Ollie Peake, an outstanding innings from his teammate Harry Hauenstein and the 'Squid' at Queenscliff, Nat Stephens, after his pair of tons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family holidays where everyone is comfortable and has fun is important. We've just visited our 6th site in the Bellarine Peninsula and it's the best one yet!

一連三個星期與大家遊覽過Yarra Valley的酒區， 大家有沒有趁著周末，走到Yarra Valley 遊覽一番？今天帶大家西行，走到昔日的行政中心，今日的旅遊悠閑市鎮- 皇后崖(Queenscliff)。

Melbourne-based Richard – Rich to his friends ­– got his first job booking bands in pubs at 17, when, legally, he couldn't even be in them. Until recently, Rich booked several Melbourne pubs and clubs, including: Evelyn Hotel, Punters Club, Corner Hotel, Public Bar, Northcote Social Club, East Brunswick Club, Shebeen, 170 Russell and Newtown Social Club (NSW).In the early 2000s, he started booking and programming festivals, which include: St Kilda Festival, Queenscliff, Falls, Southbound, Pushover, Groovin' the Moo, Parklife, West Coast Blues & Roots, Northwest Festival, Splendour and The Plot. Rich has booked early tours for the White Stripes, Blink-182, QOTSA and Beck at venues, including the first ever Australian show by The Pixies; at festivals he has booked Kings of Leon, Lorde, the Flaming Lips, Tame Impala, Vampire Weekend, Weird Al Yankovic, The Strokes, The Roots, Public Enemy, TV on the Radio, Black Keys, Alt-J, Arctic Monkeys and many more. In addition to being an active presence in Melbourne's music community, Rich has busied himself with a bunch of other music-related stuff over the years: – Wrote and edited Form Guide, a monthly 60-page magazine featuring interviews, album reviews and a gig guide, founded Way Over There, an artist-run record label (distributed via Shock) that released 65 full-length albums from artists such as Machine Translations, The Dead Salesmen, Gersey, Mississippi Barry and Blue Grassy Knoll, Hosted Triple R drive-time radio show ‘Incoming' for 15 years, showcasing new Australian and New Zealand music , arranged music, sorted publishing and booked bands to appear on Channel Nine's Mick Molloy Show, Most of the work Rich has done – from booking bands in pubs, to programming festivals, to self-publishing magazines – has started out on a voluntary basis. Connect with Rich: https://www.facebook.com/wayoverthere/ Rich ‘Not-Doing' self-care practice: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpF1T0Znav6Xm_d0I_GYIaA To get a free download of Mijo's music: https://www.mijobiscan.com/freemusic To get a limited edition, signed CD of Mijo's latest album Golden Moment, head to: https://www.mijobiscan.com/gmcd A video version of this podcast is available at http://www.youtube.com/user/MijoBiscanMusic/Videos Please 'like' the podcast, subscribe, review it and leave us a comment below. Thanks for listening. Stay golden. Mijo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mijobiscan/message

All kinds of cool stuff to kick off Daylights Savings! Yep - they are taking our hour of sleep for 6 months again...Bron, Anth, Fam and Rex Hunter will all be in (virtually) for the show.Bron and Fam will be catching us up on all the news currently - including some great events around the Bay and via the Yarra Riverkeeper Association. And they will be reviewing My Octopus Teacher as a Netflix fill in lockdown time!Anth will be talking whale diving with Simon Mustoe (ecologist and founder of Wildiaries) about the recent findings about Cuvier Beaked Whales are their diving abilities (based this: https://www.livescience.com/whales-break-diving-record.html). So how on earth can whales do that?And Rex is talking about the ex opium trader Will O The Wisp that was lost off Queenscliff in 1853. And he promises there are no drugs left on board.See you on the good ship Marinara Sunday (at the new daylight savings time!).All kinds of cool stuff to kick off Daylights Savings! Yep - they are taking our hour of sleep for 6 months again...Bron, Anth, Fam and Rex Hunter will all be in (virtually) for the show.Bron and Fam will be catching us up on all the news currently - including some great events around the Bay and via the Yarra Riverkeeper Association. And they will be reviewing My Octopus Teacher as a Netflix fill in lockdown time!

Queenscliff Brewhouse/Prickly Moses special has landed!   We’ve got another awesome episode where we had the privilege to chat with Mattias from Queenscliff Brewhouse.   We had the opportunity to taste three beers from each brewery.   Queenscliff Brewhouse: - Cream ale  - English ale - Steam ale https://www.queenscliffbrewhouse.com.au/   Prickly Moses: - chainSAW Cleansing Australian Ale - The Raconteur IPA - Tailpipe American Brown Ale https://pricklymoses.com.au/     instagram.com/aussiebeerexplorers facebook.com/aussiebeerexplorers twitter.com/Ozbeerexplorers aussiebeerexplorers@gmail.com aussiebeerexplorers.com

Blending soul, jazz and electro pop on the streets of Melbourne, Tanya George has been reaching new grounds at the circuit of festivals as well (such as the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, and the St Kilda and Queenscliff last editions). With a body of work that combines impressive vocal skills, loop pedals and improvisation, Tanya also shares her thoughts about the creative process during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recorded on October 17, 2019 (nearby the Palais Theatre, St Kilda) and June 15, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Music excerpts from the songs "Broke Ass Girl", "The Lie", "Warm", "The Will", "Rise and Fall", "Writing Machine", "Anxiety". All songs written by Tanya George ("Broke Ass Girl", "The Lie", "The Will" are co-written with Tommy Spender). SONDER OUT NOW: iTunes: http://apple.co/2oKDaRz EP: http://bit.ly/2nixVbT Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2niApGU www.tanyageorgemusic.com.au www.facebook.com/tanyageorgemusic www.instagram.com/tanyageorgemusic www.twitter.com/tanyagmusic

Im zweiten Teil der Australien-Serie geht es um Queenscliff, Melbourne, Wyangala und um die Frage, ob es sinnvoll ist, nach Australien zu reisen, wenn dort Buschbrände wüten. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/schrittweise-weltreise/message

It was a bumper round of cricket, but the spat involving Barrabool and Queenscliff dominates the discussion in this week's Flat Track Bullies Podcast. The team chats about the feud that erupted when Coutas' opening batsman was given out for obstructing the field.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We never even got to the concertina. But we did cover a lot of other ground with Sarah, from learning to enjoy music and figuring out your identity as a musician to the temperament of reeds, the vicissitudes of recorders, baroque and early music and the early connectivity of Danish pipe bands. Lovely stuff. Sarah plays the following tunes: She Moved Through The Fair followed by a a Danish song called (in English) In The Depths of the Forest There's Calm and Peace, followed by two hornpipes from the Scottish borders Her second tune is the air to the Burns poem, A Man's A Man for A' That The third tune is Greensleeves, which is usually creited to Henry VIII and the last tune is The Fairy Queen by Turlough O'Carolan Thanks Sarah, that was awesome. The Boxwood Music Weekend in Australia will be in Queenscliff, Victoria, from 27th February to 1st March, 2020. You can find details here: http://www.boxwood.org/australia The Geelong session I mentioned is happening Saturday 7th December from 2pm at the Sir Charles Hotham Hotel. And you can pick up advance tickets to Trouble In The Kitchen's gig at The Last Jar here: https://bit.ly/2ReawWJ - If you liked this episode and think you got some worth from it, then please pledge $2 over at www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims. Of course, you don't have to become a patron to listen, but we guarantee you'll enjoy each episode more because you'll be safe in the knowledge that you're a deadset legend. If you can't afford to pledge on Patreon, and we totally understand if you can't, all is not lost. You can still support the show by sharing it on your socials, posting about it in your favourite forums or simply by telling your mates about it down the pub. Till next time. Darren & Dom www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims www.blarneypilgrims.com facebook.com/BlarneyPilgrimsPodcast @blarneyPilgrimsPodcast

El cantor y compositor participará en el Festival de Música de Queenscliff y en el "Concierto por Chile" que se realizará este domingo en la Federation Square de Melbourne. - El cantor y compositor participará en el Festival de Música de Queenscliff y en el "Concierto por Chile" que se realizará este domingo en la Federation Square de Melbourne.

NARRAWEENA, ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS, QUEENSCLIFF, COLLAROYthe gold performers in Australia, we uncover why and where these markets are with Stevan Bubalo,Angelo Goutzios , Glen Higgs and Mark Novak

Awale Ahmed is our guest this week, fresh from his stint as resident poet and storyteller in Queenscliff!Awale shares some brand new poems, and some old favourites, and speaks about his childhood journey from Somalia to Saudi Arabia, and eventually to Australia, where he discovered and fell in love with the vibrant spoken word scene. He talks about casual and systemic racism, his favourite poetry gigs, and his great love of the shared humanity of telling and hearing stories.

Wherein we entertain tales of treasure and avarice. Men Dig in Richmond Yard And Carry Away – What? (the question-mark, perhaps) Sun News-Pictorial, 27 March 1936, p. 4 (copied from microfilm at State Library Victoria) Children Spy on Mysterious Digging Operations (News (Adelaide), 30 March 1936, p. 3) https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/page/11034096 One of the Spanish Prisoner letters found by historian Robert Whitaker in the British National Archives. Purportedly written by one Luis Ramos, it was received in 1905 to Paul Webb, a London shopkeeper. Take a closer look and read Whitaker’s article, Proto-Spam: Spanish Prisoners and Confidence Games, and see more examples here, from the archives of Plymouth Libraries. Warning issued by the Spanish Government in 1908 – National Archives (UK): HO 45-10500-120541 The hunt at Queenscliff for Benito Benita’s treasure – if only it were that easy. (Herald, 24 March 1954, p. 3). Read the full account here Mr Don Nicholson with his favourite spade (Herald, 8 April 1954, p. 12) See more photos of his treasure-digging venture here Three Women Dig for Treasure Charter – Lillian Nicholson and her sisters continue the search (Herald, 20 December 1954, p. 5) See it on the page here Got the treasure bug? Find links to stories about the fabulous Wiberg’s Gold here and also here

Bellarine Property director Ben Roberts joins Open House to discuss the current Bellarine property market. We discuss the gentrification of Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove and also discuss some of the other markets on the Bellarine including Leopold, Curlewis, Armstrong Creek and Queenscliff.

Red takes us through a place close to his heart, Queenscliff.

Riding, travelling, teaching, judging - Sue is living the horse person's dream   About Sue Sue started working with horses after leaving school in the UK. She ended up running the riding school where she learnt to ride. Sue returned to Australia in the late 70s and spent some time at the Australian Equestrian Academy in Queenscliff then Oakwood Riding School. Sue didn't own her own horse until she was 26! She rode many other horses until then - ex-racehorses, young warmbloods, breaking in . . . you name it and she rode it because she said that is how you learn. Sue rode eventing to Novice level, mostly on young horses and has ridden to Grand Prix dressage. She has 2 mares (thanks to her friend Carol Simpson) who she endeavours to compete on. Now she is a Coach, Coach Educator and Judge Educator. Sue travels around Victoria and interstate doing what she loves - coaching, judging and educating people and their chosen horses, whatever they may be!   Sue's Favourite Inspirational Quote - No hour of life is wasted, that has been spent in the saddle (Winston Churchill)   Who Has Inspired Sue - Fred Hoevennars, Edgar and Marianne Lichtwark - work with the horse, listen to the horse   Recommended Book The Principles of Riding - German National Equestrian Federation Tellington Touch Books   About This Episode Sue recalls some of the horses she has ridden and why she has the horses she currently rides.  She talks about why she didn't own a horse until she was 26 and also about the type of lifestyle she has designed around her horse career.   Time Stamps and Contact Details for this Episode are available on  www.HorseChats.com/SueChandler   MusicBenSound.com

Pack your bags! It's off to the seashore for us as we head to Queenscliff for a bit of R&R. You will definitely want to pack your flask for this one because we hear the McNaster...

Part 2 of the LGBTIQ panel at the Uniting Church Sacred Edge Festival in Queenscliff

Part 1 of a panel from the fab Sacred Edge Diversity Festival in April/May this year