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The Australian Signals Directorate is one of Australia's most secretive agencies, responsible for decoding enemy messages, protecting us from cyber threats and collaborating with allied intelligence services. Rachel Noble knows how the machine works, as the former head of ASD she helped shape Australia's role in the Five Eyes alliance. Now, with Trump's return and Signal-gate leaks, can Australia still trust its closest ally?Guest: Rachel Noble, former Director-General of Australia Signals Directorate Recommendations:Geraldine: The Crisis of our Time by Christopher ClarkHamish: East West Street by Philippe SandsGET IN TOUCH: We'd love to hear from you! Email us at global.roaming@abc.net.au
Summary Rachel Noble joins Andrew to discuss her role as Director-General of the Australian Signals Directorate. Rachel is the first woman to hold this position. What You'll Learn Intelligence The Australian Signals Directorate: Its purpose and mission The true story of the Pine Gap spy facility Leadership in Intelligence The SIGINT origins of the Five Eyes alliance Reflections The value of team The importance of work-life balance And much, much more … Quotes of the Week “Women lead differently. We talk differently, we engage in different ways. And I've had to learn to own that about myself and not be tempted to try to be like the guys, compete with them on their own terms, or to adopt male behaviors in order to be heard … [Doing that] doesn't really help other women who might come after me.” – Rachel Noble. Resources SURFACE SKIM *SpyCasts* Codebreaking and Codemaking Down Under with John Blaxland and Clare Birgin (2024) Australian National Day Special: Intelligence Down Under with John Blaxland (2024) SPY CHIEFS: Director-General of Security Mike Burgess - ASIO, Australia & America (2022) Keeping Secrets/Disclosing Secrets with Spy Chief turned DG of Australia's National Archives David Fricker (2022) *Beginner Resources* What is SIGINT? YouTube (2020) [2 min. video] Who we are, Australian Signals Directorate (2020) [Short article] Our Agencies, National Intelligence Community of Australia (n.d.) [Overview of each agency in the Australian IC] DEEPER DIVE Primary Sources REDSPICE Blueprint (2022) Report of the Royal Commission on Intelligence and Security (1977) Australian Treaty Series: Five Power Defence Agreements (1971) Australian Treaty Series: Agreement between the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia and the Government of the United States of America relating to the Establishment of a Joint Defence Space Research Facility (1966) Policy file containing Cabinet approval of establishment of Joint Intelligence Organisation and participation of New Zealand Government (1946) ASD Role and effectiveness of Signals Intelligence in World War II (1945) *Wildcard Resource* Rachel mentioned in this podcast episode that one of her favorite treats when coming to the States are Snickerdoodles – A delectable sugar cookie showered in cinnamon-sugar topping. In the cookie world, snickerdoodles are a more recent invention with their first written mention being in an 1889 cookbook. Learn more about the history of cookies here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join the gals as they chat with very special guest Rachel Squire (also featuring very tiny guest Mazie in her podcast/world debut). Rachel is a well known member of the Marketo Community and Marketing Ops world, with a career spanning IT (listen for her iconic IT moment funneling fans into the server room when the AC went down), Marketing Ops and Data Analytics. Get to know Rachel and the coolest things she's ever built as a consultant, what her real thoughts on ChatGPT are, and what the rain coat of choice is in the PNW. Stick around to hear about that time we all saw Will Smith but not each other, when Rachel ate In-and-out with all the Marketo execs, and why Lauren got got by an instagram ad. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support
On her recent trip to North Carolina, Amanda Radke may have missed the vinegar based BBQ but she found the real rock star.
Jean jackets, second-hand coffins, starting fires, and "knowing what your problem is." We talk about these and more, this week on From The Hat! Our Featured Guest is Rachel Noble. Rachel has lived a life that is "outside of the box." She forges her own path and marches to the beat of her own drum. She's also pretty handy with a chainsaw. We talk about pretty much everything. You're gonna want to listen!Support and follow Rachel on the world wide webiverse:Etsy: Strawberry Meatballs Apparel (Super cool Rocker Kidswear) Instagram: @Strawberrymeatballs_apparelSubscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas. We'd love to hear from you! Let us know your thoughts at ryanpondVOA@gmail.com
“It's so important to think about what you put into your body and so we should be taking that view with our skin too.”For anyone who has ever had problem skin or is fed up with trying endless beauty products in a bid for that healthy glow we all long for, this is the episode for you.As a beauty blogger in London, Rachel Noble was living the dream being sent skincare to try and write about and attending big brand launch events. But her blogging career soon led her down the path of deep research into what actually goes into the products we put on our skin. That journey led her to step away from the mainstream beauty industry and create her own brand, The Noble Apothecary. “I found myself getting a little overwhelmed by it all – that skin that was once happy, was no longer happy because I was testing so many different products,” explains Rachel, who also works as a health consultant for the NHS. “I became quite disillusioned about the big beauty marketing machine and being a cog within that. I wanted something that was a bit more natural and something I could stand behind.”The result was the Purity Gentle Cleansing Oil, which contains just three ingredients Abyssinian Oil; Black Seed Oil and Jojoba Seed Oil. We discuss why cleansing is the cornerstone of healthy skin and the five key pillars – simple skincare, good diet, sleep, movement and meditation – that are better for your skin than any expensive serum. We also talk about: The wonder ingredients that will make your skin glowWhat skin products you should and shouldn't be using The other ways you can use oil within your beauty regimeThe new Noble Apothecary Night OilSunlight therapy and how to safely get your daily dose of Vitamin DYou can find out more about Purity Gentle Cleansing Oil and read Rachel's skincare advice on the blog page of her website. Keep up to date with product news by following @thenobleapothecary on Instagram. About The Nicole Bremner Podcast: Nicole Bremner is an investor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. After a successful decade building a multi-million property portfolio in London, Nicole was forced by a number of external obstacles to stop, take stock and figure out what really matters in life. Following a period of healing and reflection, she discovered that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger and, so very often, setback is followed by real success. On The Nicole Bremner Podcast, she speaks to others who have triumphed in the face of adversity and explores the lessons they have learned along the way. To find out who's coming up next on The Nicole Bremner Podcast, follow Nicole on Instagram @nsbremner and facebook or subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can also support the show here. DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. The view and opinions of the guest speakers do not represent that of the host. Always do your own research. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)
Australia's top security agencies have shone a light on a major cyber security attack attributed to China for the first time. Earlier this month, Australia joined the US, UK and the EU to attribute an attack on Microsoft Exchange servers to China. Addressing a parliamentary inquiry on Thursday, Australian Signals Directorate boss Rachel Noble said Beijing had crossed a line. “What happened … To describe it in plain language, it would be like houses and buildings had 14 locks on the doors. When the Chinese government became aware of those faulty locks on the doors, they went in and they propped all those doors open,” she said. “What then happened was there was an opportunity for all sorts of criminals, other state actors, you name it, to pour in behind all those propped open doors.” “It was that action, from a technical point of view, crossed a line.” With how Biden was talking recently, this could lead to very serious responses. Note some may find this content confronting.
When water quality tests are conducted at the beach to determine safety for swimming it typically takes 24 hours for results, which isn't helpful for protecting public health in real-time. But a rapid method of testing can provide information about bacteria levels at the beach in just an hour or two, as discussed in this episode by its developer Dr. Rachel Noble, a Professor at the Institute of Marine Sciences at the University of North Carolina. Rachel explains that most states have not adopted the rapid testing for beach water quality and calls on the federal government to provide more funding for state monitoring programs, particularly because of the role of beaches as economic drivers. She also talks about further evolutions in water quality testing, including the use of autonomous vehicles to monitor water conditions. waterloop is made possible in part by grants from the Walton Family Foundation and Spring Point Partners. waterloop is sponsored by High Sierra Showerheads, the smart and stylish way to save water, energy, and money while enjoying a powerful shower. Use promo code Loop20 for 20 percent off at highsierrashowerheads.com
On this National Security Podcast, Head of National Security College Professor Rory Medcalf speaks with Ms Rachel Noble PSM, Director-General of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), about the history of signals intelligence in Australia, who ASD spies on and why, and adapting to new security threats.Signals intelligence has been an element of national security operations for as long as there has been warfare and competition. But how does an agency raised out of the Second World War adapt to the modern national security landscape? Has cybersecurity fundamentally altered the nature of Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)'s focus on intelligence collection and information protection? And with threats to Australia’s security emanating not only from international actors but also from Australians, at home and abroad, what role does ASD play in conducting surveillance on Australian citizens and where are the oversights to ensure that laws and personal privacies are not breached? As the second instalment in the National Security College’s 10th Anniversary series Head of College Professor Rory Medcalf talks to Ms Rachel Noble about these matters and more on this episode of the National Security Podcast.Ms Rachel Noble PSM is Director-General of the Australian Signals Directorate. Prior to this, Rachel was the Head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre.Professor Rory Medcalf is Head of the National Security College at The Australian National University. His professional background involves more than two decades of experience across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, and journalism.We’d love to hear your feedback for this podcast series! Send in your questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes to podcast@policyforum.net. You can also Tweet us @APPSPolicyForum or find us on Facebook. The National Security Podcast and Policy Forum Pod are available on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, and wherever you get your podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Guest: Rachel Noble, Director of INOVA Women's Behavioral HealthBo & Luke Nation, where do we begin? Rachel is many things. She's the Director of INOVA Women's Behavioral Health + President of the Allay Foundation, where she helps provide mental...--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theboandlukeshow/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theboandlukeshow/supportSupport the show
Author Robert Moor's wonders and wanders on trails. Kevin Kelly, Senior Maverick for Wired.com, looks at the fast-approaching "mirror world," an augmented virtual reality that can be superimposed on our physical reality. Rachel Noble of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill speaks of the dangerous spike in bacteria because of global warming. Author Mary Pilon reveals scandal in the history of the famous board game Monopoly.
Rachel Noble runs the Noble Apothecary, a holistic skincare brand based from her home apothecary here in Manchester. This is the final episode of Create Shift season 2, and what a wonderful interview to end it on. Rachel and I discuss her journey from beauty blogger to lover of skincare simplicity and creating the Noble Apothecary. But really this is a holistic conversation, about how what we choose to put on our bodies and a simple skincare routine is one piece of the whole of holistic living. I loved chatting to Rachel, she's so generous with what she shares and is extremely honest and open. I hope that you'll enjoy listening to this conversation as much as I enjoyed recording it. Thank you so much for supporting Create Shift season 2, it really does mean so much to me to know that people are listening to - and finding benefit from - the show. If you'd like to further support the show you can do so by leaving a rating or review on Apple podcasts here. Having ratings and reviews helps to make the podcast more visible on the platform, and so helps others who might enjoy it to find it. Thank you so much, Ellen x Full show notes available at http://www.being-change.com
Michelle Worthington is an author, international speaker and coach, but the star of this show is Tom. Tom loves chocolate, cuddles and construction. He's also the smartest, most honest and best reviewer in the world. Today's book review is Finn's Feather, written by Rachel Noble and illustrated by Zoey Abbott. Published by Enchanted Lion Books. Finn knows his brother is gone. But he also knows that Hamish sent the beautiful white feather on his doorstep. Finn runs to shows his mother the feather from Hamish, but she only gives him a big hug. In school, Finn's teacher responds similarly. Why isn't anyone as excited as he is? Finn sits quietly, cradling the beautiful, amazing feather. "Why did Hamish give it to you?" asks his friend, Lucas. "Maybe he wanted to say hi?" wonders Finn. "Maybe," Lucas says, "Hamish wanted you to have fun with it." Finn's Feather is a story about resilience and memory-about a child, his brother, and a friend who meets him where he is.
We sit down with Rachel Noble (screenwriter/long-time mate) to discuss the decade of FOMO that is your 20's. _______________________________________________________________ Subscribe now on iTunes & or your preferred Android Podcast app (Stitcher, Podbean, Castbox). Don't forget to leave a review! New episodes released fortnightly. Follow 'The State of Us' on Instagram @thestateofuspodcast OR... follow Jane @jaincasey or Ro @roisinthora ____________________________________________________
Gene Furr/PhotojournalistKelly McCullen has a conversation with Gene Furr, the former Chief Photographer for the Raleigh News and Observer who has received over 250 photography awards. Some of them include the North Carolina Press Photographer of the Year, the Southern Photographer of the Year Award twice and the World Press Award.
A UNC-CH researcher is developing a faster way to test water quality. Two Rolesville girls are raising champion turkeys for the State Fair. Gloucester celebrates its traditional Charcoal Mullet feast. And the Tar Heel Traveler meets an artist with a collection of gratitude.
From the farm to the table, Kelly McCullen takes a look at sweet potatoes, one of North Carolina's biggest crops.