Podcasts about quirindi

14-MAY-1943: While serving as a Nurse aboard the 2/3rd Australian Hospital Ship Centaur as part of the Australian Army Nursing Service, Sister Ellen Savage survived the sinking of the Hospital ship at the hands of the Japanese submarine I-177 and in doing so became a symbol of resilience and compassion as she was the sole nursing survivor. In this episode, we explore the extraordinary life and service of Sister Ellen Savage, from her early years in Quirindi to her heroic actions during the Second World War. As the sole surviving nurse of the Centaur tragedy, Ellen's courage, dedication to her fellow survivors, and enduring contributions to nursing made her a true beacon of strength. This is the story of a woman who faced the horrors of war with unmatched bravery and left a lasting legacy for future generations. Intro and Outro by Paul Yudin Support the Podcast Buy the Podcast a Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/iwasonlydoingmyjobpodcast Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWODMJ For Show Notes, transcripts, and photos, check out the I Was Only Doing My Job Website at https://www.thedocnetwork.net/. Access to the Discord Server: https://discord.gg/XR3tRznAGM Find the Podcast on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Mastodon, YouTube.

When it comes to polocrosse Darryl Smith has done it all. The players player, with statements like "The greatest player I've ever played against without a doubt would be Darryl Smith from Quirindi." from Murray Sturgess. The greatest of all time debate may be over. Enjoy Scott's in depth chat with one of, if not the greatest Australian Polocrosse combatants on Swapping Lies. 

TAB form expert Melinda Turner takes a look at today's Quirindi card.

Form expert Shayne O'Cass gives his best bets for Quirindi and Canterbury Park today.

Belinda Smith previews Quirindi and Graeme White looks at Canberra on Racing HQ with Dave Stanley.

TAB form experts Gary Kliese at Grafton and Belinda Hodder at Quirindi

This episode was made with the permission of resources provided by the Quirindi Historical Society located at 44 Station Street, Quirindi, NSW. The following four letters are of local WWI ANZACS writing home to their families during the final days of WWI. These letters are from Jack McLeod, Fred Thurman, Harry and JHF Elliot.

It would have been a massive shock to his family had Cody Morgan not pursued a career with horses. With a mum and dad who were wizards in the saddle and a brother who could ride a rampaging rhinoceros, it was unlikely Cody would ever become a ballet instructor. We talk to the young Tamworth horseman about his start as a bronc rider, the transition to professional race riding and finally to the training ranks. Cody begins by talking of Talbragar who shapes up as one of the top chances in the Country Championship Final. He talks of his on course location at Tamworth and his reluctance to leave there. Cody looks back on his very first phone call from Australian Bloodstock's Luke Murrell. He could have wrecked the partnership there and then. He talks of his favourites among the Australian Bloodstock horses. One of the horses featured in a memorable Rosehill double. The thirty two year old says his aspiration to become a jockey was triggered by his first ride on a mechanical horse. He looks back on the thrilling experience of his first win at Quirindi, and a funny recollection from his days at Quirindi High School. Cody looks back on a transfer to the late “Pud” Davies at Cessnock. He speaks of the famous jockey who drove him to countless race meetings and gave him wise counsel. He looks back in awe on his time with Tony McEvoy at the famous Lindsay Park training operation at Angaston. He talks of life on the farm, and the great horse he got to ride on the training track. Cody says his weight was on the rise when he arrived back in Tamworth. He knew his riding career was coming to an end. He talks of father Glenn's wonderful achievements as a saddle bronc rider, and his subsequent experience as a specialist announcer on Foxtel rodeo telecasts. Cody talks of the serious Quirindi race fall that could have ended his career. By a freak of nature he rode the following day. He looks back on another nasty accident only two years ago when riding one of his own horses in trackwork. Cody takes us back to the occasion of his last winning race ride, and the low key commencement of his training career. He looks back on the online purchase of a mare destined to kick start his training career. It wouldn't have been possible without some financial assistance from brother Luke. He pays tribute to his “go to” jockey. Cody is still abuzz with the excitement of a major Gold Coast win early this year courtesy of Ezekeil and Jamie Kah. He acknowledges a few special horses who've helped his career along the way, and lauds the regular TAB Highway races. Cody's happy to talk about the lowest point in his training career- a two year disqualification on a race day treatment charge. He says it gave him a massive shake up. He talks of two apprentices who've been through his “school” and his ambition to reach a special milestone on his home track at Tamworth. It's an enjoyable yarn with a great young bush trainer, who knows how to win a race in town.

The fate of retired racehorses has never been under more scrutiny, and Jo McKinnon couldn't be happier. The respected media contributor recently launched her own website designed to monitor the post competitive lives of thoroughbreds and performance horses. Jo joins us to talk about the creation of “offthetrackhorses.com.au” and to look back on her own exciting life in media and in the racing industry. She talks of the origins of her independent on-line platform. Jo outlines her ideas for regular content on the site. She acknowledges the support of some special behind-the-scenes people. The talented media veteran takes us back to her very first job with the Herald and Weekly Times and the thrilling scholarship win that got her there. Jo talks of her duties with the major Melbourne newspaper. She looks back on her exciting transition into television as a sports reporter with Network Ten in Melbourne. She was on her way. Horse loving Jo was thrilled to join the team being assembled for Sky's history making home racing channel. She was the first female presenter to be seen on the satellite coverage. Today there are many. She reviews the many roles she filled in the early days of the burgeoning media giant.  Jo talks of a sea change and a return to her hometown of Melbourne. She landed a plum role with the Moonee Valley Racing Club. She recalls an enjoyable stint as Marketing Manager for Aushorse which was in the process of rebranding. The role took her to Asia several times. Jo looks back on a brief association with the Nine Network and a return to Sky Racing. This time around she was chief anchor for the popular Sunday morning programme Racing Retro.  True to form the versatile personality felt the need for a change of direction. Before she knew it, Jo was working for the Hong Kong Jockey Club as a presenter at Happy Valley and Sha Tin. While in HK Jo's ability to adapt to different roles landed her a job as “food writer” for the famous Tasting Kitchen magazine. Back in Australia in 2014 she landed a role with the VRC as head of PR for the famous spring carnival.  Jo looks back on enjoyable stints with Racing.Com and Equestrian Australia. Perhaps the most rewarding of her many accomplishments was the creation of a documentary with brother Lachie as her co- producer. Jo looks back on the five episode series called “A Racetrack Somewhere” which received excellent reviews. The talented McKinnon talks of her involvement in racehorse ownership. She part owned a pretty smart mare a few years ago. Jo talks of her participation in a recent RSN programme called Talking Horses, and her current role as guest columnist for the on-line publication ANZ Bloodstock News. Fast forward to 2023 and a new life on a 3500 acre property at Quirindi with her partner Andrew Talbot. Jo talks of Andrew's long time association with Elders Ltd. He manages the famous Killara Feed Lot operation from the Quirindi property.   She says an invitation to join the committee of the Quirindi Jockey Club proved impossible to decline.   It's a laid back chat with a lady who's just as comfortable astride a show horse as she is in front of a television camera. 

Campbell Brown and Sam Hyland giving you their best bets across Wodonga, Quirindi and Wagga  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was made with the permission of resources provided by the Quirindi Historical Society located at 44 Station Street, Quirindi, NSW. The following four letters are of local WWI ANZACS writing home to their families during the final days of WWI. These letters are from Jack McLeod, Fred Thurman, Harry and JHF Elliot.

Form experts Richard Callander & Phil Roberts look at every race at their respective meetings

Miss JB For Breakfast this week? Catch up with some of the best bits from during the week here! * JB caught up with Guy Sebastian, before his show at TRECC on Tuesday night. JB had a chat with Guy about the 20 years since winning Australian Idol, how he managed to work with some of the biggest names in International Music and how he manages to take very serious topics and turn them into uplifting, anthemic songs. * They've created a robot that folds laundry. Whats the catch though?? Well... find out here! Plus, JB had a great business idea... you be the judge if it would be any good...! * The Quirindi Silo Art project is coming along, with the artist now in Quirindi ready to paint the silo over the coming weeks. JB caught up with Robert Lewis to find out more about this project and when it is expected to be finished. All that and more in this edition of the Best of the JB For Breakfast Catch Up from during the week!

JB caught up with Robert Lewis from the Quirindi Silo Art Project about Quirindi being the latest in a series of silo artwork being completed around the region. Find out how the project started, when we can expect the finished artwork and the positives this project will bring to the region.

Richard Callander previews Hawkesbury, while Gary Harley looks at Quirindi.

Cam Luke and David Taggart give their best bets for today's racing at Mornington, Hawkesbury, Rockhampton and Quirindi.

In this episode of the Regional Update, we're heading to the Northern Region to catch up with Peter McKenzie, who is Principal Agronomist and Director at Agricultural Consulting & Extension Services. Peter talks to us in this episode about how with there likely to be some difficulties in acquiring agricultural chemicals, it's important to check in with what you need for your program down the track so you don't get caught out. He's also got some great advice on weed control solutions for his region and gives a general overview of where people are at in and around his region in Quirindi, NSW. 

In the early morning hours of October 5 1995, a freight train was making a run through Quirindi NSW. As the train rounded a bend, the driver noticed something lying on the tracks. Unfortunately it was far too late to stop. Sadly, the train ran over the body of Stephen Smith Junior. Despite the suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, police ruled his death a tragic accident. Leaving the Smith family to fight for justice for nearly 30 years.If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, please be advised that this episode covers the death of a young Aboriginal man.Support the ShowIf you love Dead On, and I hope you do, please support the show on Patreon.More about the EpisodeCheck out the Episode Discovery file to see photos from the case file, find sources, and get the full rundown about the episode. PodMoth NetworkDead On is a proud member of the PodMoth Media Network. To find great podcasts to binge, including Memento Mori, please visit podmoth.network. Stalk the SocialsInstagram | TikTok | Facebook | Twitter | YouTubeJoin the Facebook group: Dead RingersSpecial ThanksThe talented musician Fuzz Douglas created the kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud.

Miss JB For Breakfast this morning? JB gave you all the details about the stunning sunflowers currently growing in Quirindi - catch up here for all the details! Toni and JB also discussed a strange disease a man in the UK diagnosed himself after watching an episode of Doc Martin (!), plus we discussed the strange things you've crashed into / had crash into you. All that and more in this edition of the JB For Breakfast Catch Up!

Harry White previews Quirindi today

Macca travelled to Queensland this week with his band, to play at 'Rain Dances' in Coonabarabran and Quirindi, and he presented the program from the ABC's Muswellbrook studios.

Macca travelled to Queensland this week with his band, to play at 'Rain Dances' in Coonabarabran and Quirindi, and he presented the program from the ABC's Muswellbrook studios.

Macca travelled to Queensland this week with his band, to play at 'Rain Dances' in Coonabarabran and Quirindi, and he presented the program from the ABC's Muswellbrook studios.

Australiens bönder är hårt prövade av klimatförändringen. Depressioner, och även självmord, följer i torkans spår. Samtidigt växer ilskan över att landets regering inte vidtar kraftfulla åtgärder.   Australien kallas ibland den globala uppvärmningens kanariefågel i kolgruvan. Kanariefåglarna var känsliga för ohälsosamma gaser och dog först när halterna av giftig giftiga gaser i gångarna blev för höga. Det var en signal för gruvjobbarna att fly. Januari månad var den varmaste månaden på 100 år i Australien, där temperaturen nådde upp mot 50-graders strecket på många håll och det gick att steka ägg i en panna inuti överhettade parkerade bilar. Samtidigt drabbades Queensland på östkusten efter sju års torka av enorma skyfall som dränkte uppskattningsvis en halv miljon kor. Australiens bönder är hårt prövade av klimatförändringen. Vissa drabbas av depression, i torkans spår ökar självmorden, samtidigt växer ilskan över att Australiens regering inte vidtar kraftfulla åtgärder. I maj är det nationellt val i Australien och många hoppas att de politiker som vinner radikalt minskar utsläppen och anpassar landet till en allt hetare framtid. Sveriges radios globala hälsokorrespondent Johan Bergendorff har träffat Jim McDonald i år i ett hårt drabbat jordbrukslandskap i Quirindi.  Nu är fjärde skörden på väg att torka bort eftersom regnet uteblir och hettan håller sig över 40 graders-strecket vecka efter vecka. Jim McDonald är engagerad i Farmers for Climate Action som kräver att politikerna minskar utsläppen och anpassar samhället för en allt hetare framtid.    Programledare är Marie-Louise Kristola. Programmet är en repris från den 6 mars.

Australiens bönder är hårt prövade av klimatförändringen. Depressioner, och även självmord, följer i torkans spår. Samtidigt växer ilskan över att landets regering inte vidtar kraftfulla åtgärder.   Australien kallas ibland den globala uppvärmningens kanariefågel i kolgruvan. Kanariefåglarna var känsliga för ohälsosamma gaser och dog först när halterna av giftig giftiga gaser i gångarna blev för höga. Det var en signal för gruvjobbarna att fly. Januari månad var den varmaste månaden på 100 år i Australien, där temperaturen nådde upp mot 50-graders strecket på många håll och det gick att steka ägg i en panna inuti överhettade parkerade bilar. Samtidigt drabbades Queensland på östkusten efter sju års torka av enorma skyfall som dränkte uppskattningsvis en halv miljon kor. Australiens bönder är hårt prövade av klimatförändringen. Vissa drabbas av depression, i torkans spår ökar självmorden, samtidigt växer ilskan över att Australiens regering inte vidtar kraftfulla åtgärder. I maj är det nationellt val i Australien och många hoppas att de politiker som vinner radikalt minskar utsläppen och anpassar landet till en allt hetare framtid. Sveriges radios globala hälsokorrespondent Johan Bergendorff har träffat Jim McDonald i år i ett hårt drabbat jordbrukslandskap i Quirindi.  Nu är fjärde skörden på väg att torka bort eftersom regnet uteblir och hettan håller sig över 40 graders-strecket vecka efter vecka. Jim McDonald är engagerad i Farmers for Climate Action som kräver att politikerna minskar utsläppen och anpassar samhället för en allt hetare framtid.    Programledare är Marie-Louise Kristola.

Sep. 5, 2015. Authors Jared Thomas and Bruce Pascoe join with author/illustrator Dub Leffler to share their stories, characters and insights at the 2015 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. Speaker Biography: Jared Thomas is a Nukunu Aboriginal Australian author of from the Southern Flinders Ranges in South Australia. His debut young adult novel “Sweet Guy” was short listed for three major Australian literature awards. His plays “Flash Red Ford” and “Love, Land and Money” have toured Uganda and Kenya and been featured at festivals. Thomas has also written the children’s book “Dallas Davis, the Scientist and the City Kids.” His latest young adult novel, “Calypso Summer,” is the story of a young Nukunu man finding his way and himself after high school; it has received a State Library of Queensland Black&Write Fellowship and was included in iTunes’ best books of April 2014. Thomas is an arts development officer at Arts, South Australia and lives in Adelaide with his family. Speaker Biography: Australian Bruce Pascoe is a Yuin, Bunurong and Tasmanian who has written more than 25 books of fiction, nonfiction and poetry. He has widely varied experience from his work as a teacher, farmer, fisherman, barman, fencing contractor, Aboriginal language researcher, archaeological site worker, lecturer and editor. Some of his works include the short story collections “Nightjar” and “Ocean” and the historical nonfiction books “Cape Otway: Coast of Secrets” and “Convincing Ground.” In 2013 Pascoe received the Australian Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Young Adult Fiction for “Fog a Dox” (Magabala Books). His most recent nonfiction work, “Dark Emu: Black Seeds: Agriculture or Accident?” describes in depth the land management and agricultural practices of the Australian Aborigines and includes excerpts from early explorers’ diaries that demonstrate the extent to which modern retellings of early Aboriginal history understate the sophistication of these systems. Pascoe is a member of the Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative of southern Victoria. Speaker Biography: Dub Leffler is an acclaimed and highly sought-after Indigenous Australian illustrator of children’s literature. He grew up as one of 13 children in the small town of Quirindi, south of Tamworth in New South Wales and is descended from the Bigambul and Mandandanji people of south west Queensland. Leffler began his visual arts career as an animator and has worked as a muralist and art teacher, as well as in collaboration with internationally recognized illustrators such as Colin Thompson, Shaun Tan and Banksy. Currently, he has illustrated 18 children’s books. The first book Leffler wrote as well as illustrated is the internationally acclaimed “Once There Was a Boy." For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6960