Podcasts about Regional Australia

Jayden Sheridan was just 17 years old when he found out he was going to be a father, and immediately Jayden knew he needed to give his son better opportunities than he ever had growing up in regional Victoria. (R)In Seymour, which is one of the most disadvantaged postcodes in Australia, Jayden experienced homelessness, substance abuse, violence and a general lack of direction. He had no male role models in his life, but he did have the local skate park.It's where he went to feel safe and to feel himself, and Jayden wanted to create that same feeling for his son, and all the other kids in his town of Seymour.What started as adhoc skate lessons quickly turned into Gnarly Neighbours, something far bigger and more impactful than 17-year-old Jayden could have imagined.Jayden has recently been selected as a 2026 Westpac Social Change Fellow. His fellowship involves travelling across the US, Europe and the UK to learn from organisations doing similar work in creative and trauma-informed mentoring for young people.You can learn more about Gnarly Neighbours here.This episode of Conversations was produced by Meggie Morris. Executive Producer was Carmel Rooney.This episode of Conversations explores substance abuse, drug use, drug dealing, expulsion, troubled children, mental health, bipolar disorder, teen parenting, teen fatherhood, teen motherhood, skateboarding, skating, streetwear, origin stories, family dynamics, male role models, father figures, dysfunctional families, single parenting, rural and regional Australia, masculinity, manhood, rites of passage, mentoring.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Send us Fan MailAG INNOVATION SERIES | INTRODUCTIONwith Sam Fryer & Alice ArmitageWelcome to the first episode of the Ag Innovation Series — a new collaboration between Pandaemonium and A Place to Call Home.In this introductory conversation, Sam Fryer and Alice Armitage unpack what innovation in agriculture actually means beyond the buzzwords. From drones and AI to genetics, data collection, storytelling and succession, this episode explores the real-world challenges and opportunities shaping the future of Australian agriculture.Across the series, we'll sit down with producers, founders, researchers and innovators who are pushing the industry forward not for the sake of flashy technology, but to create more productive, sustainable and resilient farming businesses and rural communities.This series is about highlighting the people and ideas shaping the future of agriculture and showcasing how regional Australia continues to innovate, adapt and evolve.Thanks for listening and we're excited to bring you the conversations ahead.PandaemoniumThe independent media outlet sharing stories of positivity and prosperity from country Australia.Website: https://www.pandaemonium.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/p.andaemonium/If you enjoyed this episodePlease share it with a friend or leave a review — it really helps these stories reach more people across rural Australia and the agriculture industry.Stay connected with A Place to Call Home:

One Nation has just made history by securing its first-ever federal lower house seat. With Pauline Hanson eyeing the Lodge, the message to Canberra is loud and clear: Australians are fed up. But is this a genuine endorsement of hard-right policies, or a protest against the cost-of-living crisis and housing stress? Today, we’re joined by The New Daily’s Political Editor Amy Remeikis to unpack whether the old 'blue vs red' era of Australian politics is officially over. Plus, we speak with Charlotte Mortlock, founder of Something Better Australia, about her grassroots mission to build a new political force that moves beyond the fringe.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised this episode contains descriptions of an Indigenous person who has died. It's the story that has rocked Australia. A five-year-old girl disappeared from a town camp, sparking a desperate five-day search that ended in heartbreak. As her family enters a period of deep sorry business in Central Australia, the nation is left grappling with the horrific circumstances surrounding her death. A 47-year-old man has been charged with her murder, while Alice Springs has been pushed to breaking point. Today, we speak with Catherine Liddle, Arrernte and Luritja woman and CEO of SNAICC, to move past the headlines. We discuss the legacy of this little girl, the reality of life in the town camps, and why her family is pleading with politicians not to turn this tragedy into a political football.

In Usap Tayo, we discussed the new data revealing a growing market divergence where regional hubs are seeing rapid price growth and record-low vacancy rates while major capital cities experience a slowdown. - Sa Usap Tayo, tinalakay ang bagong ulat sa pagkakaiba ng direksyon ng property market sa Australia kung saan mabilis ang pagtaas ng presyo sa mga regional areas habang bumabagal naman ang paglago sa malalaking lungsod.

Most investors chase capital city "hotspots" – but some of the strongest growth in Australia is quietly happening in regional markets no one is watching. Here is how to find the next best area. On The Smart Property Investment Show, host Liam Garman speaks with Kev Tran from Kev Tran Group about why regional areas continue to outperform expectations, even after years of investor attention and shifting sentiment. Tran cites Toowoomba as an example, with the town still recording 20–25 per cent year-on-year growth in recent cycles, despite investors pulling back and assuming the market had already peaked. He warns that one of investors' biggest mistakes was to assume that past growth meant future stagnation, leading them to overlook markets with strong fundamentals beneath the surface. Tran explains that the real edge comes from focusing less on "hotspots" and more on fundamentals like supply constraints, population growth, economic diversity, and owner-occupier demand. The discussion expands beyond Queensland, highlighting how markets across Western Australia, Victoria, and other regional corridors continue to cycle through periods of undervaluation and renewed demand. The duo ultimately challenges the idea of following the crowd, showing that some of the best opportunities are often in the markets investors stopped paying attention to too early. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

We talk with Tonya Davidson the founder of Davidson Advocates in Melbourne about why investors are back in the market. Regional Australia remains firmly in focus as buyers compare Ballarat and Wagga Wagga for value and long-term growth. With the RBA pressure cycle continuing and potential negative gearing or capital gains tax changes ahead, investors are reassessing opportunities beyond capital cities in 2026. You can have your say by leaving a voice message ►  https://www.speakpipe.com/realestateradio ► Website: https://aussierealestatepodcast.lovable.app ► Subscribe here to never miss an episode: https://www.podbean.com/user-xyelbri7gupo ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealestatepodcast/?hl=en  ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070592715418 ► Email:  myrealestatepodcast@gmail.com  The latest real estate news, trends and predictions for Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Gold Coast Real Estate, Adelaide Property Market, Luxury Real Estate Australia, Property Investment Podcast, Real Estate Trends 2026, Median Price Growth. We include home buying tips, commercial real estate, property market analysis and real estate investment strategies. Including real estate trends, finance and real estate agents and brokers. Plus real estate law and regulations, and real estate development insights. And real estate investing for first home buyers, real estate market reports and real estate negotiation skills. We include Hobart, Darwin, Hervey Bay, the Sunshine Coast, Newcastle, Central Coast, Wollongong, Geelong, Townsville, Cairns, Ballarat, Bendigo, Launceston, Mackay, Rockhampton, Coffs Harbour. #PropertyInvestment #RealEstateInvesting #FirstTimeInvestor #PropertyManagement #RentalYields #CapitalGrowth #RealEstateFinance #InvestorAdvice #PropertyPortfolio #RealEstateStrategies  #sydneyproperty #Melbourneproperty #brisbaneproperty #perthproperty  #adelaideproperty #canberraproperty #PerthRealEstate #hobartproperty  #RealEstate  #RealEstateNews #MortgageTips #PropertyMarket #FinanceAustralia #BrisbaneInvesting   #RealEstateDevelopment #adelaide #PerthRealEstate #FirstHomeBuyer #AustralianProperty #AustralianRealEstate #PropertyMarketUpdate #MortgageAustralia #FinanceTips #HousingAffordability #RealEstateTrends #AussieProperty  #MortgageRates #HomeLoans  #PropertyMarket #MortgageTips #InterestRates  #BrisbaneProperty #QLDRealEstate #PropertyInvestment #AustralianHousingMarket #AdelaideProperty #AdelaideRealEstate #InvestInAdelaide #SouthAustraliaProperty #AustralianRealEstate #HousingTrends#MelbourneHousing #MelbourneInvestment  #MelbourneMarket  #PropertyInvestment #RealEstateTips #WealthBuilding #InvestmentStrategy #HomeBuying #AustralianProperty  #waggawaggaproperty #Ballaratproperty

New data shows ten million people now live in Regional Australia. The figures from the Bureau of Statistics show the nation's regional and remote population has grown more than 6 percent so far this decade. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Regional Australia Institute Chief Executive Liz Ritchie about how the data tracks against R-A-I's quarterly surveys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

Last time round, more than fifty years ago, regional Australia played a key role tracking the mission to the moon. Today on Australia Wide how regional Australia is once again playing a pivotal role. 

Diesel keeps regional Australia moving, touching almost every industry. But rising costs and supply disruptions are hitting hard, affecting everything from farming to mining to local businesses.Sean Aylmer talks to Andrew Auerbach, Group Executive for Business and Private Banking at NAB, about the impact on the ground, and what lies ahead for the economy if fuel supplies remain under pressure.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

From wearing red stilettos on her first day of university and travelling solo into rural Egypt, to relocating to the United States with four kids in tow, Margie Warrell created her own life for herself off the dairy farm.Margie grew up on a dairy farm in Victoria, the eldest daughter in a big Catholic family. It was assumed she would either enter the convent or marry a farmer. But Margie knew she wanted a very different life.First, she branched off into the big smoke to go to university; then she packed her terrible backpack from the Army Disposal Store for a yearlong solo adventure around the world.Margie went on to survive an eating disorder, an armed robbery, and family tragedy to create her own big, bold, beautiful story.Now, she helps other people make big, bold choices for their lives.Content Warning: this episode of Conversations includes reference to eating disorders, armed robbery and suicide.Margie's latest book is called The Courage Gap, and is published by Berrett-Koehler.You can find more information about Margie's work and her other books at her website.This episode of Conversations was produced by Meggie Morris. Executive Producer is Nicola Harrison.It explores farming, agriculture, invisible siblings, moving out of the country, motherhood, miscarriage, eating disorders, bulimia, anorexia, marriage, expatriate life, Washington DC, politics, Congressional chiefs, leadership, coaching.

The Australian government has temporarily eased fuel quality standards for 60 days, allowing the use of higher-sulphur petrol to address acute shortages in regional areas. While authorities maintain that national fuel reserves remain stable, the move has sparked concern over distribution challenges and long-term energy security. Critics argue that Australia's continued reliance on imported fuel and failure to meet international stockpile benchmarks leave it vulnerable to global disruptions, particularly amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in key oil supply routes.

As renewable energy projects expand across regional Australia, the question of who benefits is becoming increasingly important. Governments are introducing community benefit guidelines to ensure host regions share in the economic gains – WA is the latest - but results so far have been mixed. Kim Mallee, a co-director at the Community Power Agency, argues that community benefits can't be treated as an add-on – they must be shaped by communities themselves. Drawing on international examples from countries like Denmark, Scotland and Ireland, she explores how ownership, co-investment and community-led models can deliver deeper, longer-term value. CPA's new report, Power in Partnership, outlines how these approaches could work in Australia and we can move beyond compensation towards genuine partnership in the energy transition.

45-year-old economist Matt Canavan, once the apprentice to Barnaby Joyce, takes the fight for regional Australia to One Nation and his old master. Dennis Shanahan - who routinely shredded the National Party’s ‘stupid’ ex-leader David Littleproud, says it’s at last a proper fight. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerwell Dela Cruz was a nursing graduate when he migrated to Tasmania to reunite with his family, most of whom work in dairy farming. Find out his humble beginnings into establishing their own company. - Nursing graduate si Jerwell Dela Cruz nang mag-migrate sa Tasmania para makapiling ang pamilya na halos lahat ay sa dairy farming nagtatrabaho. Paano nga ba ang kanyang simula hanggang sa magkaroon na sila ng sariling kumpanya.

Gretta Barton owner of Bartranz Petroleum says Australia is facing its worst ever fuel crisis. Wholesalers are rationing supplies meaning distributors have been able to collect just 10 per cent of their usual fuel volumes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

Send a textG'day and welcome to the A Place to Call Home Podcast.In this episode, I sit down with Mia Ryan — founder of Howdy, a community-focused app designed to help young people connect in regional Australia.While studying at university, Mia stepped into the world of tech and entrepreneurship, building an app in an industry she'd never worked in before.From training horses to pitching investors. From rural roots to startup founder. From idea to execution — all while still at uni.This is a conversation about courage, backing yourself, and building something from scratch without a roadmap.It's about taking the values you grew up with and applying them in a completely different arena.In this episode, we chat about:Growing up on a property and how that shaped her mindsetTraining horses before university and the lessons that carried into businessWhy she created HowdyWhat it actually takes to build an app from scratchLearning on the go in an industry she'd never worked inThe realities of startup life as a young founderBuilding community in regional AustraliaFollow Mia and Howdy

In Usap Tayo, we discussed the growing trend of Gen Z Australians leaving the big cities for regional areas in search of a more affordable lifestyle and a path to homeownership. - Sa Usap Tayo, tinalakay natin ang lumalaking trend ng paglipat ng mga kabataang Gen Z mula sa mga lungsod patungo sa mga regional na lugar sa Australia upang makamit ang mas abot-kayang pamumuhay at sariling tahanan.

A big step today for Australia's space industry with the federal government and Australian super funds tipping more than $200 million into launching rockets from regional Australia into orbit.

When Bhuwan Kandel moved from Nepal to Gippsland in 2007 to pursue higher education, there were very few Nepali-speaking people in the region. Now a practising paediatrician, Dr Kandel says the regional city has become home, as the Nepali community there also continues to grow. Stories of migrants from various backgrounds building new lives in regional Victoria, including that of Dr Kandel, are featured in a new documentary titled Shared Table: Regional Heroes. During the film's premiere in Melbourne, SBS Nepali spoke with director and co-producer Nandita Chakraborty, producer Niru Tripathi and Dr Kandel about the movie and what it means to make Australia “home”. - भुवन कँडेल उच्च अध्ययनका लागि सन् २००७ मा नेपालबाट रिजनल भिक्टोरियाको शहर गिप्सल्यान्ड आएका थिए। त्यति बेला त्यहाँ नेपाली भाषा बोल्ने मानिसहरू निकै कम रहेको उनी बताउँछन्। अहिले बाल रोग विशेषज्ञका रूपमा कार्यरत डा. कँडेल भन्छन् कि नेपाली समुदाय पनि विस्तार हुँदै जाँदा गिप्सल्यान्ड नै अब उनको घर बनेको छ। डा. कँडेलजस्तै रिजनल भिक्टोरियामा बसोबास गर्दै आएका विविध पृष्ठभूमिका आप्रवासीहरूको जीवनकथा समावेश गरिएको वृत्तचित्र ‘शेयर्ड टेबल: रिजनल हिरोज‘ हालै मेलबर्नमा प्रस्तुत गरिएको थियो। उक्त चलचित्रका साथसाथै अस्ट्रेलियामा नयाँ जीवन निर्माण गर्ने बाटोका बारेमा निर्देशक तथा सह-निर्माता नन्दिता चक्रवर्ती, निर्माता निरु त्रिपाठी र डा. कँडेलसँग एसबीएस नेपालीले गरेको कुराकानी सुन्नुहोस्।

Episode #156 is packed full of writer's resources. Veronica and Laurie have industry news and discussions (congrats to Holden Sheppard for making the WA Local Hero shortlist), K.M. Allan's Reverse Outlining checklist from her book Writing and Editing Checklist, plus book spotlights and quotes. We chat with Dr Alexandra Dane about Community Publishing in Regional Australia and the DIY Publishing Toolkit (by Beth Driscoll, Kim Wilkins, Sandra Phillips and Alexandra Dane).Book spotlights:1. Dear Little One: You're Perfect, Just As You Are by Christina Giuffré - children's 2. Authorpreneurship: The Business of Creativity by Hazel Edwards – non-fiction3. Writing for Young People by Hazel Edwards – non-fiction4. Kaleidoscope of Ideas: Hands On Activities for Gifted Minds by Hazel Edwards – non-fiction5. Dying to Tell Me by Sherryl Clark – YA6. There is Always Love by Vanessa Maiorano - children's7. You Choose MEGA: Prehistoric Peril by George Ivanoff – Middle GradeIntro - 00:57Industry news - 7:51Book spotlights - 24:47Author Interview - 40:14Post interview chat - 1:36:14Quotes - 1:38:49Support the showThanks for listening.Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

In regional Australia, where baby boomers are being told to downsize to free up homes, country communities are having to become developers to build appropriate-sized housing.

The Regional Australia Institute warns people outside of metropolitan areas are facing large gaps in liveability outcomes. It's urging national leaders and policymakers to commit to '40 for the regions,' with research showing 40 percent of city dwellers considering a move. Rural reporter Brady Evans spoke with RAI Chief Executive Liz Ritchie. Listen to the full interview above or Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many regional towns across Australia struggle to attract essential workers - like doctors, teachers and aged-care staff – often due to lack of affordable housing and other factors. While similar equivalents exist in other states and territories, an initiative across regional areas in New South Wales is hoping to change this by offering essential workers support to find housing, schools and community groups to make them feel welcome and connected. - หลายเมืองในแถบภูมิภาคออสเตรเลียเผชิญปัญหาขาดแคลนแรงงานจำเป็นอย่างหนัก รัฐ NSW พยายามแก้ไขเรื่องนี้ด้วยโครงการ Welcome Experience ให้ความช่วยเหลือเรื่องที่อยู่อาศัย โรงเรียน และการใช้บริการชุมชน หวังจูงใจให้มีแรงงานแถบภูมิภาคมากขึ้น

Filipino migrant Manu Ofiaza shares his journey from Perth to Dalwallinu, Western Australia, where hard work and community support helped him secure permanent residency and reunite with his family. - Sa episode ng Trabaho, Visa atbp., ibinahagi ni Manu Ofiaza ang kanyang karanasan mula Perth hanggang Dalwallinu, Western Australia, kung saan ang pinasok ang iba't ibang trabaho at lumipat sa regional Australia para makamit ang permanent residency at muling makasama ang pamilya.

Many regional towns across Australia struggle to attract essential workers - like doctors, teachers and aged-care staff – often due to lack of affordable housing and other factors. While similar equivalents exist in other states and territories, an initiative across regional areas in New South Wales is hoping to change this by offering essential workers support to find housing, schools and community groups to make them feel welcome and connected. - অপরিহার্য কর্মীদেরকে আকৃষ্ট করতে সংগ্রাম করছে অস্ট্রেলিয়ার বহু আঞ্চলিক শহর। এসব শহরে চিকিৎসক, শিক্ষক এবং বয়স্ক-সেবা-কর্মীদের চাহিদা রয়েছে। তবে, আবাসন এবং অন্যান্য সমস্যার কারণে তারা প্রয়োজনীয় এই কর্মীদেরকে আকৃষ্ট করতে পারছে না। নিউ সাউথ ওয়েলস রাজ্যের আঞ্চলিক শহরগুলোতে একটি উদ্যোগ গ্রহণ করা হয়েছে। এতে আশা করা হচ্ছে যে, অপরিহার্য কর্মীদেরকে আবাসন খুঁজে দেওয়া, স্কুল ও অন্যান্য পরিষেবা পেতে সহায়তা প্রদানের মাধ্যমে এবং স্থানীয় সমাজে তাদেরকে আন্তরিকভাবে গ্রহণ করার মাধ্যমে এই পরিস্থিতির উত্তরণ ঘটানো যাবে। এ ধরনের উদ্যোগ অস্ট্রেলিয়ার অন্যান্য স্টেট ও টেরিটোরিতেও লক্ষ করা যায়।

Many regional towns across Australia struggle to attract essential workers - like doctors, teachers and aged-care staff – often due to lack of affordable housing and other factors. While similar equivalents exist in other states and territories, an initiative across regional areas in New South Wales is hoping to change this by offering essential workers support to find housing, schools and community groups to make them feel welcome and connected.

A leading extremism expert says increasing inequality is leading to the growth of sovereign citizen and other fringe groups spreading across rural and regional Australia.

A Productivity Roundtable is underway in Canberra to see what can be done about it. One of the suggestions is to put a rocket under growth in regional cities. 

Australia and the united kingdom have finalised a treaty on the delivery of the first stage of the AUKUS deal to acquire nuclear powered submarines. This comes as the Talisman Sabre joint military exercise takes place around regional Australia  with involvement from military personnel from almost two dozen countries.

In this podcast, SBS Hindi explores life in regional Australia through voices from the Indian community. The discussion is based on the 2025 Global Liveability Index, which ranked Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide among the world's top 10 most liveable cities, based on healthcare, education, and infrastructure. But how do regional towns compare? We speak to residents in Townsville, Toowoomba, Taree, and Newcastle about their everyday lives and the challenges they face, from access to services to a sense of belonging. Do the big cities still hold their appeal, or does regional life offer its sense of fulfilment?

The FRRR (Foundation for Rural and Regional Australia) has raised and distributed more than $180 million across the bush in Australia over the past 25 years. It is currently helping parts of Queensland and NSW recover from massive floods. FRRR CEO Natalie Egleton takes us behind the organisation, which was set up with the mission of helping to ensure the viability of Australia communities, beyond our cities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show we take a look at what the election result means for regional Australia and how it will be represented in a drastically different federal parliament.

Jun Parker is infusing elements of Japanese 70's and 80's city pop vibe with a backdrop of the Australian landscape, creating sounds of neo city pop from the countryside of Portland, south west of Victoria. This story was first published in August 2023. - ビクトリア州南西部、ポートランドを拠点に、ネオシティポップ・アーティストとして活動しているJun Parkerさん。オーストラリアでこのジャンルを確率させた先駆者です。2023年8月放送。

Justin Heazlewood fled a complicated early life in Tasmania searching for fame as an artist on the mainland. Recently he moved back to his home town of Burnie, and realised community is where you find it.Justin Heazlewood grew up in Burnie, a coastal town on the North West coast of Tasmania.For years he imagined his hometown as somewhere he had to leave, especially if he was going to be any kind of artist.And there were other, more personal reasons that made staying in Burnie complicated.Justin's Mum has schizophrenia, and growing up he was often forced into the role of being her carer.It was something he did his best to hide from his friends and other people in his life.So after school, Justin headed to the mainland and began a life as a comedian and a songwriter.But a few years ago, he found himself returning to his home town for good. This episode of Conversations explores mental health, caring for parents, parents with mental illness, small towns, leaving your hometown, big city life, regional Australia, creatives in regional Australia, mother son relationships, returning home, community, fame, triple j, bedroom philosopher, radio, writing, music, musicians, learning guitar, grandmothers.Get Up Mum is published by Affirm Press and Justin's new book, Dream Burnie, celebrates the creative humans like him making art far from the big cities, and some of the teachers who recognised the young artists while they were at school.You can learn more about Justin's book Dream Burnie online.The Young Carer's Hotline is open Monday-Friday on 1800 422 737

Starlink keeps thousands of Australians connected across regional and remote parts of the country, but questions are being raised about whether we should be concerned such a crucial service is run by an increasingly political, foreign billionaire. 

Accessing residential rehabilitation for alcohol or other drug use in regional Tasmania is challenging.

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Jayden Sheridan was just 17 years old when he found out he was going to be a father, and immediately he knew he needed to give his son better opportunities than he had.Growing up in regional Victoria, Jayden experienced homelessness, substance abuse, violence and a general lack of direction. He had no male role models in his life, but he did have the local skate park.It's where he went to feel safe and to feel himself, and Jayden wanted to create that same feeling for his son, and all the other kids in his town of Seymour.What started as adhoc skate lessons quickly turned into Gnarly Neighbours, something far bigger and more impactful than 17-year-old Jayden could have imagined.This episode of Conversations explores substance abuse, drug use, drug dealing, expulsion, troubled children, mental health, bipolar disorder, teen parenting, teen fatherhood, teen motherhood, skateboarding, skating, streetwear, origin stories, family dynamics, male role models, father figures, dysfunctional families, single parenting, rural and regional Australia.

Tim Macrow discusses the new Formula Regional Australia series which will commence in 2025 and returns highlevel open wheel racing to the tracks of Australia. Formula Regional is the second rung on the single-seater ladder towards the top levels of racing competition. Representing a significant step up in power and complexity on the levels below, Formula Regional provides aspiring champions with a tough test of every facet of their skillset as they continue their progress towards the pinnacle of motor sport. When talking about Formula Regional, development really is the key ord.

Author Rosalie Ham grew up in a country town three blocks long and three blocks wide. She paid close attention to the characters there, like the woman at the shops whose face was frozen into Munch's scream. This eye for detail led to her first novel, which became a hit movie starring Kate Winslet.Author, Rosalie Ham grew up in country NSW, in a town three streets wide and three streets long.During a mouse plague, the rodents were so prolific that their droppings would appear at the bottom of the cereal packet, and the town's children — unsupervised — would chop the mice up with a downpipe in the farmyard shed.When Rosalie was a child, her mum received a devastating diagnosis, and started an affair as a way to find herself before it was too late.Watching her mother's life and extreme changes proved a formative experience, which led Rosalie to write her first novel, The Dressmaker.The book was eventually made into a film starring Kate Winslet.Rosalie's husband Ian had been a staunch support through her writing career, until he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and she became his carer.This episode of Conversations covers a life story, family dynamics, mothers, parenting, reflection, loss, origin stories, grief, personal stories, The Dressmaker, Kate Winslet, Australian fiction, Liam Hemsway, carers, infidelity, cheating, divorce, coping strategies and Alzheimer's Disease.

Join SBS Hindi's special Diwali Express as we explore regional Australia, including Shepparton, Wagga Wagga, Ballarat and Townsville, to discover how the light of Diwali brings cultures and communities together.

No one should be left behind in the transition to a net zero economy – and behind the scenes, both private and public sectors are working hard to understand where funding needs to flow.But putting aside nice-to-haves, will achieving a just transition have an impact on investor returns and reduce risk whether financial, reputational or systemic?Amanda Cahill is the CEO of the Next Economy, which acts as a sort of intermediary between regional communities, government, investors and industry to accelerate the transition to a climate-safe, socially just and regenerative economy.Amanda joins host Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability to discuss.

Hosting renewable projects, such as wind and solar farms, is an opportunity for many farmers to earn a stable income during the ongoing climate crisis. But in community meetings across regional Australia, there's a ‘noisy minority' who are mobilising a growing resistance to the renewables transition. Warwick-based rural and regional reporter Aston Brown speaks to Matilda Boseley about why there is a growing mistrust in some communities over the renewable energy rollout You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

New CoreLogic data has found rent in three quarters of Australia's biggest regional areas are now higher than ever – with WA and Queensland topping the list. The biggest increase was in Batemans Bay in NSW rising by around 6 percent in the past three months – which is about $32 extra a week. In this episode of The Briefing, we're joined by CoreLogic's Eliza Owen to find out why regional rents are soaring and what can be done to make regional areas affordable for Australians unable to afford to rent in cities. Headlines: $300 energy bill rebate unlikely to affect inflation    The government and the opposition condemn Greens for involvement in pro-Palestinian protests Victorians can now report dodgy rentals with Consumer Affairs  First British bank notes featuring King Charles and a banana milkshake    Follow The Briefing:TikTok: @listnrnewsroomInstagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroomFacebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Binili ng dating veterinarians at business partners na si Emma Dotollo at Abi Umali ang kilalang establisyimento na Pyramid Hill Bakery Cafe sa Regional Victoria, matapos ito ialok sa kanila ng mga may-ari.