Podcasts about South Australia

It's springtime, usually a time of lots of bees buzzing around gardens. However, since the 2022 arrival and rapid spread of Varromite through NSW, Victoria, South Australia and into Queensland, gardens are a little on the quieter side.  

A national recall for imported coloured play sand contaminated with asbestos has expanded its impact. There are now school closures and remediation efforts across South Australia, the ACT, and Tasmania over concerns about the contamination. Experts suggest the potential for long-term harm depends on the specific type of asbestos found—and whether the sand is free-flowing enough to allow for inhalation. - 輸入品のカラーサンドからアスベストが検出されとし、オーストラリア競争・消費者委員会（ACCC）が全国的な回収を発表しました。これを受けキャンベラやブリベン、タスマニアでは一部学校が閉鎖され、除去作業が進められた他、南オーストラリア州内では、これまでに100か所以上で、対象となるプレイサンドが確認されています。

I'm excited to welcome Gabby Tyler to The Debra Shepherd Podcast. Gabby is the Founder of Juice Institute - Adelaide's leading cold-pressed juice company and Australia's first freeze and ship juice business. What started in her home kitchen in 2018 has grown into a national wellness brand helping thousands of Australians nourish their bodies with pure, plant-powered nutrition. Gabby's model makes raw, cold-pressed juice accessible anywhere, crafted from South Australian produce and flash-frozen to lock in nutrients. A passionate advocate for sustainability and community, Gabby uses juicing-grade produce that would otherwise go to waste and has proudly donated over 150,000 meals through Foodbank SA. Guided by her brand's ethos, Nourish, Grow, Thrive, she's on a mission to make feeling good simple, natural and accessible to everyone. In this episode, Gabby takes us behind the scenes of her business. We talk about the importance of community, business growth, wellness, plant-based living, and more. HIGHLIGHTS In 2010, Gabby discovered the plant-based lifestyle and wanted to share what she was learning and implementing in her life with her community.    Juice Institute began in Gabby's kitchen in 2018 with a bench top juicer. The business has experienced rapid growth moving into a 300 square metre manufacturing facility in Adelaide, South Australia in 2025. Gabby discusses how she has managed the growth, the evolution of the business, and its focus on juice cleanses, daily juices, and smoothies.   Gabby shares three powerful business lessons.  Making community a priority and Gabby's partnership with Foodbank SA.   How Gabby uses social media to market Juice Institute along with her top social media tips.   Meaningful living, self-care, and the importance of creating space.    SHOW NOTES Get all episode show notes here:   www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast     CONNECT WITH GABBY www.juiceinstitute.com.au Instagram @JuiceInstitute   CONNECT WITH DEBRA www.debrashepherd.com.au Instagram @_DebraShepherd   Work With Debra   SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your review will help other entrepreneurs and business owners discover the show. Thank you!

While Robbie was making his way through South Australia and Victoria, he connected with team members of Field and Game Australia throughout Victoria. Robbie is joined by Trent Leen, the Conservation Director of the Geelong Field and Game Branch—similar to his counterpart (and previous guest) Graeme Wall. The Geelong Branch has a storied history in Field and Game, and Trent joins on location from the wetland his family donated to the headquarters of Field and Game. He discusses his history and passion for ducks, his heritage, and why this is about more than just shooting ducks for him. Get to know the guest: https://www.instagram.com/trentleen/?hl=en  Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@theoriginsfoundation.org  Support our Conservation Club Members! Champion Ranch: https://championranch.com/  Big Bear Services: https://big-bear-services.com/home  Fighting Fire with Fire: https://theoriginsfoundation.org/conservation-projects/fighting-fire-with-fire/  See more from Blood Origins: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io This podcast is brought to you by Bushnell, who believes in providing the highest quality, most reliable & affordable outdoor products on the market. Your performance is their passion. https://www.bushnell.com  This podcast is also brought to you by Silencer Central, who believes in making buying a silencer simple and they handle the paperwork for you. Shop the largest silencer dealer in the world. Get started today! https://www.silencercentral.com  This podcast is brought to you by Safari Specialty Importers. Why do serious hunters use Safari Specialty Importers? Because getting your trophies home to you is all they do. Find our more at: https://safarispecialtyimporters.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

420: SA 5000m Championships | Vic Milers Club 3000m | Point To Pinnacle  This episode is powered by Shokz, the world leading open ear headphones pioneer. Big news——Shokz Black Friday Sale is here, with up to 32% off sitewide! Visit: https://shokz.cc/irp15bf and use code IRP15 for your exclusive listener discount!   Brad remembers that he's definitely a runner and not a cyclist. Julian puts in his big week during his conference in Melbourne. Brady works out the best weight and gets an appreciation for race directing Sweat Vs Steam. Listener Offer: NordVPN has partnered with the Inside Running Podcast to offer you an amazing discount, head over to nordvpn.com/insiderunning to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months on top! This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. Elite Fields for World Cross Country Trials have been released ahead of the event to be held 28th November at Stromlo Forest Park, Canberra. Entry Lists   Alex Stitt takes out the South Australia 5000m State Championships in 13:58.26 ahead of Adrian Potter and Jacob Cocks. Kate Holland-Smith won the State Title in 16:44.52 ahead of Tiana Cetta and Emily Wass. Official Results   Tess Kirsop Cole won the Vic Milers 3000m in 9 Seth O'Donnell wins in a meet record of 7:55, after winning the B race earlier. Lucas Chis came second in the A race in 8:00.26, just ahead of Will Lewis in 8:00.73. Tess Kirsop-Cole won the A race in 9:33.80 ahead of Katherine Dowie in 9:35.41 and Sophie Hall in 9:45.96 . Aths Vic Results Hub   Sam Clifford won the Point To Pinnacle in a course record, ascending to the top of kunyani from Sandy Point in 1:21:29 ahead of James Hansen and Leo Peterson. Danette Sheehan won in 1:41:25 ahead of Alice McGushin and Madeline Murray. Official Results   Josh Phillips ran 14:07 and Aynsley Van Graan ran 16:37 to post the fastest times of the day at the Gong 5000 on the Illawarra Criterium Track. Official Results Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au The boys then review the latest drop in gear from Saysky, including half tights, shirts and some of the collaboration in shoes with Puma. You can shop the full range at saysky.com, where you can also score 15% off with our exclusive discount code using the code IRP15 at checkout.   Whispers addresses last week's topic of professionals not posting to Strava, then  Moose on the Loose muses on the rise of the professional runner youtube channels.   This episode's Listener Q's/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. Is it safe to train post-injury for 10 weeks for a marathon? Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/  

A national recall for imported coloured play sand contaminated with asbestos has expanded its impact. There are now school closures and remediation efforts across South Australia, the ACT, and Tasmania over concerns about the contamination. Experts suggest the potential for long-term harm depends on the specific type of asbestos found—and whether the sand is free-flowing enough to allow for inhalation.

Asbestos-contaminated coloured play sand has been identified at more than 100 sites in South Australia. Opposition leader Sussan Ley says the Coalition's approach to energy policy is not anti-renewables. - 国内の各地でアスベストに汚染されたプレイサンドが見つかっています。自由党とナショナル党による　連立政権は昨日、エネルギー政策を正式に発表し、2050年までのネットゼロ排出の目標を撤回し、手頃なエネルギー価格を新たな焦点とすると述べました。

We met in a conference room at an office in Barrington, IL. A place where sometime later a couple guys thought they'd screw me in a business deal. I came out ahead in the end, but the place has mixed memories.   This meeting involved thinking about the future of asset data and systems interoperability. We had a system diagram. The idea was to solve a huge problem for owner/operators of process manufacturing enterprises—flowing engineering data into other software systems for operations, maintenance, and enterprise. The incumbent system was a morass of paper (or pdf documents which was much the same thing).   We did trademark searches and domain name searches and eventually settled on the Open Industrial Interoperability Ecosystem—OIIE.   I plot this history for context for the conference I attended recently—the 2nd ADIF Workshop at Texas A&M University dubbed Driving Asset Data and Systems Interoperability Toward an Open and Neutral Data Ecosystem.   This workshop brought together owner/operators, EPCs, System Integrators, university researchers, standards organizations, and software vendors. Each group conducted a panel discussion of its needs and successes. I was there for a short presentation and to moderate the standards panel.   Professor David Jeong from Texas A&M and the session leader previewed the discussions. One of his colleagues later presented research his team has performed to provide a method for taking P&ID documentation into a standard format usable by other software systems.   The message that came to me from the panel of owner/operators (grossly summarized, as will be all the discussions) included two key words—collaborate and operationalize. They are impatient about solving this data interoperability problem. One panelist quipped, "We know the project is finished when the large van backs into the loading dock and disgorges mountains of paper."   What blows my mind is that I was moved to a position called Data Manager in 1977 to tackle the (much smaller) mountain of paper our product engineering department provided to operations, accounting, and inventory management. I led a digitalization effort in 1978 to tackle the problem. The problem not only remains, but it is immensely more complicated and critical.   The EPCs basically said that their hands were tied by the owner/operators mandating which design and engineering software to use and the inflexibility of the vendors of said design and engineering software. When owner/operators had requested digital documentation, they had responded with pdfs. Hardly interoperable data.   Our standards panel included the leader of DEXPI, whose organization has developed a method of changing P&ID data into an xlsx (Excel) format. That, of course, is a good start.   An organization called CFIHOS (see-foss) presented their take on standards. I'm afraid I got a bit lost in the slides (note: more research needed). What I gathered was that they were attempting one overriding standard—and that that work was years away. Interesting that I listened to Benedict Evans' podcast this morning. He is a long-time tech industry analyst. He remarked in another context, "It seems that where there are 10 standards and someone comes along with a standard to encompass them all, you wind up with 11 standards."   The ISA-95 was presented. This messaging (and more) standard is incorporated with the OIIE, which was presented next. Dr. Markus Stumptner of the University of South Australia presented his research work on proof of concept of the OIIE.   If we can get enough momentum focusing on this area and find some SIs willing to take the OIIE to an owner/operator, perhaps we can finally prove the business case of asset data and systems interoperability.

Ciidda macmalka ah ee carruurtu ku cayaarto oo hore looga helay walaxda Asbestos, ayaa laga helay in ka badan boqol goobood oo ku yaalla South Australia.

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South Australia’s Senior Australian of the Year ceremony was hit with several mix ups.. sending the eventual winner on a chaotic ride before he finally received his award.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scientists in South Australia are asking the public to help count koalas - in a citizen science initiative that could have national implications.

Security concerns have been flagged, with one in ten AUKUS job applicants rejected Schools across South Australia and ACT closed over asbestos scare A former Trump supporter slams the US President over Epstein files And preparations ramp up for first Ashes test See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Security concerns have been flagged, with one in ten AUKUS job applicants rejected Schools across South Australia and ACT closed over asbestos scare A former Trump supporter slams the US President over Epstein files And preparations ramp up for first Ashes test See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of 420, its time to look at some of the weirdest, and wackiest toys ever designed. You really have to wonder, what were they on when coming up with some of this stuff. From poorly thought out labels to accidental nightmare fuel, child endangerment and even a pre-cursor to Siri - combined with, water? Then it's another edition of The Team from the wonderful world of TMNT - but ONLY the Turtle variants. And the choices are not as simple as you might think! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom and The Griff marvel at Max Chandler-Mather getting a fair run in an Australian newspaper!? Next, Tom is joined by Sarah-Hanson Young, Greens senator for South Australia! First up, the state of play and then a look at a recent Crikey article featuring unhappy Greens staffers (19:01). Then, with the LNP ditching net zero, and the country seemingly unbothered that Labor has effectively ditched it, what is going on? (38:39) ---------- Just released on Patreon - “Making fun of political ads with Wil Anderson, live at Comedy Republic” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Max Chandler-Mather article - https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/max-chandler-mather-on-the-greens-his-election-loss-and-his-return-to-politics-20251105-p5n82t.html Crikey staffer article -https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/07/the-greens-australia-climate-environment-gaza-cost-of-living/Meanjin/Brisbane people come see Tom at GoodChat this Thursday November 20th -https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tom-ballard-live-tickets-1471601372319 See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe and Geelong - https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special 3-hour LIVE edition streamed from his dining room table, Jeremy Cordeaux brings together sharp political commentary, major energy debates, industry insights, and candid discussions about Australia’s future. Joined by guests from politics, academia and business, Jeremy dives into South Australia’s crushing red tape problem, the 4,950 approvals blocking mining projects, the future of nuclear under AUKUS, and the national “subsidy addiction” distorting energy prices. The panel unpacks China’s EV dominance, forced labour concerns, COP hypocrisy, and Adelaide’s bid to host COP 31 at a taxpayer cost of $2 billion. Jeremy questions the reality of “free electricity”, the Greens’ power in the Upper House, and the generational divide shaping energy policy. With listener calls, Q&A, and big-picture analysis, this episode blends humour, frustration and common sense — all from the famous dining-room-table studio. A must-watch for anyone interested in politics, energy, economics and Australia’s direction. What a lobbyist actually does Energy crisis: gas, coal, solar, batteries, subsidies Bureaucracy, local government red tape 4,950 approvals required for a mining project Hancock Prospecting & rare earths in Australia Why SA is “falling behind” in approvals & competitiveness AUKUS submarine manufacturing, nuclear waste handling SA’s ban on nuclear activity and need to repeal it Renewable energy’s hidden costs EV subsidies, EV carbon credits benefiting China Forced labour concerns in Chinese manufacturing COP 30 in Brazil — hypocrisy & emissions The Adelaide bid for COP 31 Electricity bills & the “free electricity” idea South Australia battery projects The role of the Greens blocking nuclear reform How subsidies distort the energy market Market-based energy vs government-driven energy China’s EV industry dominance Climate politics and global emitters not attending COP Labour shortages in SA Cost of living pressures See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Neale is History Trust of South Australia chair and former long-standing Bay to Birdwood chair. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the LGBTIQA+ Health, Wellbeing, and Inclusion conference in Adelaide, Better Together and hear from presenters at the show including: Connor McLeod about Ohanga Rearea, a queer inclusion framework based on Maori storytelling, Leigh Andrew Hill from outinperth.com about the future of LGBTIQA+ media, and Polly Parker from TheyConnect about their Pride Tolerance Compass for brands and marketers looking to meaningfully increase their connection with LGBTIQA+ communities. Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing at joy.org.au/wellwellwell. If there's something you'd like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at wellwellwell@joy.org.au Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria and South Australia at thorneharbour.org and samesh.org.au.

This is episode 2 of a special 5-part Tech Mirror mini-series, Australia vs Social Media: Inside the world-first online safety experiment. In this episode, we discuss how the issue of social media harms and the idea of a minimum age restriction became such a political hot topic in the lead up to the 2024 Federal election. We explore the political, social and media forces that lead to the law passing Parliament, notwithstanding reservations of experts. We speak to Cam Wilson, a technology reporter from Crikey, Lizzie O’Shea (founder and chair of Digital Rights Watch), Professor Amanda Third (co-director of the Young and Resilient Research Centre at Western Sydney University), Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant, and Australia's Privacy Commissioner, Carly Kind. Links: Cam Wilson, Crikey https://www.crikey.com.au/author/cam-wilson/ Lizzie O’Shea https://lizzieoshea.com/ Digital Rights Watch https://digitalrightswatch.org.au/ Amanda Third https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/young-and-resilient/people/directors/amanda_third Julie Inman Grant https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/about-the-commissioner Carly Kind https://www.oaic.gov.au/ Minister Wells Speaking during Parliament House Question Time (31 July 2025) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcLpm9SbOrk ABC News Breakfast (29 November 2024) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niaeYxdlvkw The Project, 10X Media Group/Network Ten (19 May 2024) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=525CiA19WPI 36 Months campaign https://www.36months.com/ Let Them Be Kids campaign https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/topics/let-them-be-kids Social Media Summit, NSW & South Australia, October 2024 https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/social-media-summit & https://www.dpc.sa.gov.au/responsibilities/social-media-summit Report by Chief Justice Robert French, Legal Examination into Social Media Access for Children https://www.premier.sa.gov.au/media-releases/news-archive/banning-social-media-for-children Government response to the Privacy Act Review Report (September 2023) https://www.ag.gov.au/rights-and-protections/publications/government-response-privacy-act-review-report eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant’s speech at the Royal Society of NSW, W x 3 — The World Wide Web (we weaved)! (July 2024) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSFVrIugy3E Laws not bans can make kids safer online, Carly Kind, Privacy Commissioner (November 2024) https://www.oaic.gov.au/news/blog/laws-not-bans-can-make-kids-safer-online Prime Minister and Minister for Communications media conference (November 2024) https://minister.infrastructure.gov.au/rowland/speech/press-conference-parliament-house Social Media Age Limit, Office of Impact Analysis (November 2024) https://oia.pmc.gov.au/published-impact-analyses-and-reports/social-media-age-limit Social media: the good, the bad, and the ugly – Final report, from the Joint Select Committee on Social Media and Australian Society (November 2024) https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Joint/Social_Media_and_Australian_Society/SocialMedia Statutory Review of the Online Safety Act 2021, led by Delia Rickard, released February 2025 https://minister.infrastructure.gov.au/rowland/media-release/report-online-safety-act-review-released Environment and Communications Legislation Committee inquiry into the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024 [Provisions] (November 2025) https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Environment_and_Communications/SocialMediaMinimumAge Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024, including the explanatory memorandum and transcripts of all second reading speeches https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r7284 Credits Written and narrated by Johanna Weaver, Executive Director, Tech Policy Design Institute. Produced by Olivia O’Flynn & Kate Montague, Audiocraft. Research by Amy Denmeade. Original music by Thalia Skopellos. Created on the lands of the Ngunnawal, Ngambri people and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. Special thanks to all the team at the Tech Policy Design Institute, without whom the pod would not be possible, especially Zoe Hawkins, Meredith Hodgman, and Dorina Wittmann. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the suburbs with the best rental returns were also the ones skyrocketing in value? In this episode of The Pulse, we uncover the most surprising trend in Australian real estate — the same locations we picked for their high yields are now leading the nation in capital growth. We dive into the data from past editions and reveal how many of these 50 hotspots have doubled in value in less than five years. From Perth to Queensland to South Australia, these affordable, high-performing markets are delivering a true investor's dream — strong cash flow, rapid price growth, and long-term potential. Tune in to discover where smart investors are finding the ultimate win-win-win: affordability, yield, and growth.

Should kids grow up behind bars? That's the reality facing offenders as young as 14 under Victoria's proposed changes to dealing with youth crime. But what do the experts say? And how does the rest of Australia deal with young offenders? Plus, we dive into the other major parental debate: the uproar over tweens and skincare, celebrity-backed kids' beauty brands, and why we're maybe focused on the wrong things in the bathroom cabinet. And in headlines today, The Liberals are preparing to unveil their new climate change and energy policy after a marathon meeting of MPs and senators in Canberra yesterday; A new batch of email correspondence from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, suggests that President Donald Trump knew about the abuse of his young victims' Another push to change South Australia’s abortion laws have been voted down in the Upper House; A crowd of 374 bagpipers in Melbourne's Federation Square have smashed a bagpiping world record in honour of Aussie band ACDC THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Dr Michelle Wong, Cosmetic Chemist Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of people across Australia gathered to share a minute's silence at Remembrance Day services across the country on Tuesday, 11 November 2025. SBS Nepali spoke with veterans about the significance of this day and how younger generations reflect on it. Currently a defence analyst in private practice, Ranjit Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana, who has been living in Adelaide since 1978, shared his insights. Rana, who joined the Australian military as a Private on October 10, 1980, said he was affiliated with the 16th Air Defence Regiment Workshop based in South Australia. Similarly, Sydney-based former Gurkha soldier Shyam Bahadur Gurung, who came to Australia in 1989, also shared his thoughts. Gurung said he served in the British Army for about 15 years. The corporal also recalled serving in the Brunei conflict during the 1960s and living in Hong Kong and England before eventually settling in Australia. In the same context, Heupati Gurung, president of the Tamu Society Sydney, who has been taking part in similar commemoration programs, reflected on history and remembered the contributions of his ancestors. - प्रथम विश्वयुद्ध र त्यसपछि भएका युद्धहरूमा ज्यान गुमाएका सैनिक र नागरिकहरूको सम्झनामा मनाइने रिमेम्ब्रेन्स डे मङ्गलवार, नोभेम्बर ११ मा अष्ट्रेलियाभर सम्पन्न भएको छ। उक्त दिनको महत्त्व र यसका बारेमा नँया पुस्ताहरूले कसरी मनन गर्नु पर्छ भनी हामीले एडिलेडमा सन् १९७८ देखि बसोबास गर्दै आएका रण्जित शमशेर जङ्गबहादुर राणालाई हामीले सोधेका थियौँ। सन् १९८० को अक्टोबर १० देखि आफू अस्ट्रेलियाको सैन्य सेवामा एक प्राइभेटका रुपमा प्रवेश गरेको बताउने राणा १६ औँ एअर डिफेन्स रेजिमेन्टसँग आबद्ध रहेका थिए र हाल उनी निजी रूपमा रक्षा विशेषज्ञका रूपमा कार्यरत छन्। यसै सन्दर्भमा, सन् १९८९ मा अस्ट्रेलिया आएका पूर्व गोर्खा सैनिक श्यामबहादुर गुरुङले पनि आफ्नो विचार राखेका छन्। करिब १५ वर्ष बेलायती सेनामा रहेका गुरुङ एक कर्पोरलका रूपमा कार्यरत रहेको बताउँछन्। सन् १९६० को दशकमा ब्रुनाइको लडाइमा परेको र हङकङ, बेलायत लगायतका ठाउँहरूमा बसोबास पछि अस्ट्रेलिया आएको उनको भनाइ छ। त्यस्तै, सैन्य सम्मान कार्यक्रमहरूमा सहभागी हुँदै आएका तमु समाज सिड्नीका अध्यक्ष हिउँपति गुरुङले पनि इतिहासलाई फर्किएर हेर्दै आफ्ना पुर्खाहरूको योगदानलाई सम्झिएका छन्। कुराकानीहरू एसबीएस नेपाली पोडकास्टमा सुन्नुहोस्।

Astrophysicist at ANU Dr Brad Tucker joined David & Will to discuss the Aurora Australis phenomenon seen across South Australia last night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special live recording from the 2025 Whitlam Symposium, Mark hosts a star-studded panel discussing the 50th anniversary of the Dismissal.Was Sir John Kerr's decision to dismiss Gough Whitlam constitutionally correct but politically catastrophic? Did Malcolm Fraser's blocking of supply in the Senate represent an abuse of power, or legitimate opposition tactics? And has the Dismissal left lasting scars on Australia's public trust in democratic institutions?Distinguished Professor George Williams AO is Vice-Chancellor of Western Sydney University and one of Australia's leading constitutional lawyers.The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP is the Member for Isaacs and former Commonwealth Attorney-General.The Hon Justice Michael Lee serves on the Federal Court of Australia.Julia Baird is an ABC journalist, broadcaster, and author.Troy Bramston is a journalist with The Australian and author of the new biography Gough Whitlam: The Vista of the New.The Hon Amanda Vanstone AO is a former Liberal Senator for South Australia and Howard Government minister.Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to democracysausage@anu.edu.au.Recorded live at ANU in partnership with the Whitlam Institute (whitlam.org). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Until now, it’s been judges trying to grapple with big questions of gender and justice. Now, politicians and sporting administrators face big decisions on what’s fair and whose rights come first. You can read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we welcome with open arms Mr. DaveyDamaged back into the studio, along with Trent! Yes! We are a Group of Five this round; and we start the show off with many many laughs! Dave updates us all around DvG before we get right into the Latest News! From HasLab Tron numbers to MOTU figures popping up on Australian shores; there is a lot to be on the pulse about! Loyal Subjects Wave 2 of their MASK line as well as Concept HeMan. Marvel Fans rejoice as there seems to be a never ending release of figures from various companies Plus a Lego set from a Different Galaxy, that has Frank very hyped! Thudercats, Mythic Legions, Godzilla & even Garfield are all covered as well. Then we take a trip via Radical Rewind - Back To The Future - with an absolutely awesome crowd, plus more DeLorean's than one can point a stick at! All this & a ton of laughs! Enjoy!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toby Hagon of EV Central and Motortorque joins Philip Clark to discuss experiencing the unique isolation and the rich history of the Outback. 

The potato industry fighting to keep mop top virus from spreading to the mainland from Tasmania, grain growers hang hopes on a formal resumption of Australia's canola trade to China, and South Australia's Jo Collins elected president of the exclusive Global Wine Capitals network.

Ashes prep is starting to get real. From white ball, to red ball and everything in between. Including, a special catch up with Nathan Lyon. Mitch Starc goes from his first hit back in the nets, to life back on the road. While Alex Carey gets some crucial red-ball time for South Australia in a Sheffield Shield final rematch, up against an in-form Marnus Labuschagne… who’s making a serious case for his Ashes return. And then there are nerves. The beautiful, brutal part of sport that every elite athlete learns to live with. From sponsor shoots to long days at Cricket Central, from early-morning Shield prep to the chaos of school runs before training. The grind, excitement, and professionalism of Ashes build-up are on full display. It captures the tension, excitement, and emotion of the calm before the Ashes storm. *** Ashes Diaries release schedule. Subscribe to the Howie Games feed so you don’t miss an episode! Monday October 20 - Episode 1 - Rivalry Friday October 24 - Episode 2 - Ouch Monday October 27 - Episode 3 - A Numbers Game Friday October 31 - Episode 4 - Lights, Camera, Action Monday November 3 - Episode 5 - Dad Friday November 7 - Episode 6 - Do What You Love Monday November 10 - Episode 7 - Nice Garry Friday November 14 - Episode 8 Monday November 17 - Episode 9 Tuesday November 25 - Episode 10 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian rules football (AFL) is a popular winter sport in Australia's states, including Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and Western Australia. But another oval-shaped ball rules New South Wales and Queensland. But how is this code of footy different from AFL, and what are the rules of this game? In this episode of the SBS Nepali Podcast, we will hear a report based on a conversation with Abhinam Kunwar, a player of Nepali background who is contracted to Sydney-based East Campbelltown Eagles and Ingleburn Tigers, Samrat Lamichhane and Luv Shrestha, who identify themselves as huge rugby fans, and Sahil Shrestha, another Nepali speaker from Sydney who shares his experience with working at a rugby venue. - अस्ट्रेलियाको भिक्टोरिया लगायत टास्मेनिया, साउथ अस्ट्रेलिया, वेस्टर्न अस्ट्रेलिया जस्ता राज्यहरूमा ‘फुटी‘ वा अस्ट्रेलियन रुल्स फुटबल यानी एएफएल लोकप्रिय शितकालिन खेलका रूपमा रहँदै गर्दा न्यु साउथ वेल्स र क्वीन्सल्यान्डमा भने रग्बीको राम्रो पकड रहेको छ। तर कसरी खेलिन्छ रग्बी अनि अनि के-कस्ता छन् त अण्डाकार बल भएको यो खेलका नियमहरू? एसबीएस नेपाली पोडकास्टको यो अङ्कमा आज हामी यिनै कुराहरूमा केन्द्रित रहँदै सिड्नी स्थित इस्ट क्याम्बेलटाउन इगल्स र इगल्बर्न टाइगर्ससँग अनुबन्धित भएका एक नेपाली पृष्ठभूमिका खेलाडी अभिनम कुँवर, रग्बीका फ्यानका रूपमा आफूहरूलाई चिनाउने सम्राट् लामिछाने तथा लव श्रेष्ठ अनि रग्बी मैदानमा काम गरेको अनुभव भएका अर्का एक नेपालीभाषी साहिल श्रेष्ठसँगको कुराकानीका आधारमा तयार पारिएको रिपोर्ट सुन्नेछौं।

Sponsor Details:This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you with the support of NordVPN...our official VPN partners. For a special Space Nuts deal which includes huge discounts and 4 extra months for free, visit www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts or use the code SPACENUTS at checkout. Stay safe online and away from prying eyes...use NordVPN!Meteorite Myths, Fireballs, and the Enigmatic 3I AtlasIn this thrilling episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner dive into a variety of fascinating cosmic topics, from the truth behind a supposed meteorite impact on a car to the latest developments surrounding the comet 3I Atlas. This episode is packed with intriguing insights and lively discussions that will leave you pondering the mysteries of the universe.Episode Highlights:- Meteorite or Not? Andrew and Jonti examine a peculiar incident involving a car in South Australia that was thought to have been struck by a meteorite. They explore the evidence, including an impressive impact crater on the windscreen, and discuss the likelihood that it was merely debris from a passing truck instead.- Daylight Fireball: The hosts report on a recent fireball sighting over southeastern Australia that captivated witnesses in broad daylight. They analyze the characteristics of this event and the implications it might have for potential meteorite recovery.- Updates on 3I Atlas: The episode features an update on the comet 3I Atlas, which recently passed perihelion. Andrew and Jonti discuss its unusual behavior, including rapid brightening and the theories behind its activity as it travels through the solar system.- Supermassive Black Holes in Tiny Galaxies: The discovery of a supermassive black hole in the ultra-faint dwarf galaxy Segue One raises intriguing questions about galaxy formation and evolution. The hosts delve into the implications of this finding and what it reveals about the nature of dark matter and galaxy interactions.- Life After Asteroid Impacts: A fascinating study from Finland sheds light on how life can rebound after an asteroid impact. The research team investigates the timeline of microbial recolonization in a crater formed 78 million years ago, revealing insights into the resilience of life on Earth.For more Space Nuts, including our continuously updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on Facebook, X, YouTube Music Music, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favorite platform.If you'd like to help support Space Nuts and join our growing family of insiders for commercial-free episodes and more, visit spacenutspodcast.com/about.Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.

Rex Patrick is a former Senator for South Australia. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Australia's exports to the United States hit an all-time high, an Australian shipment of canola heads to China for the first time in 5 years, and Swan Reach the first town declared fruit fly free since the Riverland outbreak began.

L'annuale premiazione della SAATI è un'occasione per dimostrare il valore dello studio dell'italiano in South Australia, ribadito anche in un nuovo accordo di collaborazione tra il Consolato d'Italia ad Adelaide ed il ministero dell'istruzione statale.

The Liberal woes continue with a mass exodus of members in South Australia, Donald Trump issues a warning to Nigeria over the persecution of Christians. Plus, why the man formerly known as Prince Andrew may flee the jurisdiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final episode of our series reflecting on 20 years and 1000 episodes of Well Well Well, we speak with Jason Asselin previously of the Victorian AIDS Council about the show circa 2010. Jason walks us through a time before PrEP where social media was in its early days and the innovative work VAC (now Thorne Harbour Health) did in this space. Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing at joy.org.au/wellwellwell. If there's something you'd like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at wellwellwell@joy.org.au Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria and South Australia at thorneharbour.org and samesh.org.au.

Marketing at the pace of AI innovation isn't easy, but Rubina Carlson, Head of Marketing at 90 Seconds, has found a way to stay ahead without burning out. In this conversation with host Vinnie Romano, Rubina shares her honest journey from feeling late to the AI party to becoming an AI-first marketer who dedicates one hour per week to systematic experimentation. This episode is packed with practical wisdom for B2B marketers who feel overwhelmed by the rapid pace of AI evolution. Rubina reveals how she carved out time to test tools like Opus Clip, custom GPTs, and Canva Magic, turning weekly pain points into opportunities for AI-powered solutions. She challenges the myth that prompt engineering requires specialists, arguing instead that it's simply about learning to communicate with clarity. Whether you're struggling to justify AI experimentation to leadership or feeling paralysed by the sheer number of tools available, this episode will give you a clear framework to start testing, learning, and integrating AI into your everyday marketing workflow. Guest Introduction Rubina Carlson is a Certified Practising Marketer and Head of Marketing at 90 Seconds, the global platform empowering enterprise brands to create video content at scale. With over 15 years of experience driving growth across tech, tourism, higher education, and agency sectors, Rubina leads data-driven, growth-focused strategies that fuel brand visibility and revenue. Known for her early adoption of social media platforms and now AI, she's at the forefront of marketing innovation, having built internal GPTs and tested a wide range of AI tools to push marketing performance further. Beyond her corporate role, Rubina serves as Director of Digital Adelaide (South Australia's largest marketing conference) and is a key driver of Adelaide's emerging AI events. Key Topics Overcoming "late to the AI party" fears: Transform anxiety into systematic learningOne-hour-per-week AI testing: Friday afternoon framework for testing solutionsBuilding custom GPTs: Achieve 80% first-draft quality with brand voiceStrategic AI tool testing: Compare tools for real problem-solving vs trendsOpus Clip for video repurposing: Transform long videos into social clipsRebecca Webber's AI success: Cut assessment time from 60 min to 30 secPrompt engineering demystified: Clear communication, not specialist roleNavigating AI restrictions: Build business cases when IT blocks tools Resources & Links People Mentioned Stephen Mayall - Growth marketer focusing on AI and agentic workflowsTim Lillyman - Marketing leader at XPON Technologies Group, active in AI and automationAxel Sukianto - B2B SaaS marketer and growth marketing advisorChristopher Chow - Head of Growth Marketing at Smokeball, LinkedIn video creatorRebecca Webber - Literacy leader at the Department of Education, South Australia, developed an award-winning AI assessment toolSimon Sinek - Author of "Start with Why" Companies & Tools 90 Seconds - Rubina's company, a global video creation platformOpus Clip - AI video clipping tool for creating viral shorts from long videosCanva Magic - AI features within Canva for design and content creationCustom GPTs - OpenAI's customisable AI assistantsDepartment for Education, South Australia - Organisation where Rebecca Webber developed an award-winning AI assessment toolSocial Media Club Adelaide - Early adopter community mentioned by Rubina Books & Resources "Start with Why" by Simon Sinek Subscribe to the xG Weekly Newsletter for weekly insights on B2B growth across APAC: https://xgrowth.com.au/newsletter Contact & Credits Host: Vinnie Romano Guest: Rubina Carlson Produced by: Shahin Hoda and Alexander Hipwell Edited by: Alexander Hipwell Music by: Breakmaster Cylinder APAC's B2B Growth Podcast is Presented by xGrowth

Circa 57.000 esemplari morti, appartenenti a 550 diverse specie marine: la fioritura delle alghe ha segnato le spiagge di Adelaide e del South Australia, ma ci sono segnali che fanno ora sperare per il meglio.

Ever planned your gluten free road trip down to the last snack… only to find your lunch stop closed when you arrive?In this follow-up episode, I'm sharing the real story behind our recent road trip from South Australia to New South Wales — what went right, what didn't, and how a bit of flexibility saved the day. From making lunch beside a lake with last-minute supermarket finds, to being completely spoiled at a wedding that went above and beyond for gluten free guests — this trip reminded me why planning and staying open-minded go hand in hand when you have celiac disease.If you've ever worried about eating while travelling, you'll love this honest and encouraging look at how to stay safe, relaxed, and still enjoy the journey.Tune in now and get inspired to hit the road gluten free and confident.

The state's horticulture industry lobbies for changes to South Australia's Local Nuisance Act.Scientists identify a little-known algal species linked to SA's devastating algal bloom.Grain producers push for the re-registration of double strength mouse bait.

Today it's Lennons turn in the hot seat as we dive into the world of TV. Lennons takes us through the process of bringing his vision to light and what it means to put the best collectables Australia has to offer onto our screens. From Cards, jerseys, LEGO, Star Wars, Arcade machines, 90s goodness and more, there is something for everyone on this great Australian made show. Trent and Frank have each had a segment, but is there another Toy Power star in the wings? Whats in store for the future? You'll have to listen to find out. Watch Cards and Collectables right now on the 9Go app! To Find out more about Lennon & his TV Series: Cards And Collectables - be sure to check it out on Facebook, Instagram: @CardsAndCollectablesTV & on TV via channel 9 Now app - www.cardsandcollectables.com.au To Find out more from Matt & his business: Sports Card World - be sure to check them out on Facebook, Instagram: @SportsCardsWorldAdelaide & in person at their store in the heart of Adelaide City - Regent Arcade - Shop 5/101 Rundle Mall - Open 7days a week! www.sportscardworld.com.auSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior heads will roll at Optus over September’s fatal triple 0 outage - just not yet. That’s the takeout from a Senate inquiry into the three deaths, including a baby, that resulted when emergency calls failed after the telco botched a routine network upgrade. You can read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On today's show, we're chatting with Tara, of Call Me the Breeze – where she's best known for curating and restoring vintage wedding dresses. Tara lives in rural South Australia on an off-the-grid farm with no neighbors for miles. Last year, Tara made a huge pivot – closing her decade-old multi-brand brick-and-mortar shop to lean into her love for vintage and antique fashion. It all started when she acquired a massive collection, which included suitcases of antique bridal and lingerie, the works. Now Tara operates an online vintage studio business out of a haunted (!!) heritage mansion from the 1870s, shooting her finds in the wedding chapel. In this episode, Tara shares about the viral TikTok video that got 13 million views and put her vintage bridal business on the map, how she sources vintage in rural areas (where collections sit untapped for decades!), and how she manifested her current career back in high school with a business project. It's a really fun one – let's dive right in! DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [7:19] Tara sourced some of her earliest pieces for styling jobs from eBay. [9:00] She manifested her current resale career back in high school with a business class project. [10:04] Moving to a small, rural town in South Australia. [11:30] She opened a multi-brand brick-and-mortar shop, which she ran for 10 years. [15:57] After a massive collection acquisition, Tara rented a room in a heritage mansion from the 1870s, and dove right into starting the vintage business. [19:45] How living remotely gives her access to untapped collections from rural areas where people have space to store things for decades. [24:00] How vintage bridal became a focus for Call Me the Breeze. [24:56] The viral video (13 million views!) showing her friend's wedding dress restoration process. [29:34] Her social media strategy [32:58] How to clean and restore vintage wedding dresses [35:25] Popular styles in vintage bridal in 2025. [41:34] Her most memorable finds, including two Issey Miyake apron dresses for $12 each. EPISODE MENTIONS: Call Me the Breeze @callmethebreeze on IG @callmethebreeze on TikTok Viral wedding dress restoration Lucy Williams Issey Miyake found at a thrift store 80s dress that inspired Tom Ford for Gucci? Romance Was Born Collette Dinnigan Catherine Rayner Sarah O'Hare Love Well Sourced LET'S CONNECT:

In this podcast, Nadine Whitney speaks with documentarians Maggie Miles & Trisha Morton-Thomas about the extraordinary documentary Journey Home, David Gulpilil.Journey Home, David Gulpilil is a sacred film which brings us into the funerary customs and that informed David's life. Maggie and Trisha follow David's remains from South Australia all the way to east Arnhem Land and along the way we see the impact that David had on not only the cinematic landscape of Australia but as a storyteller for Indigenous people in Australia.This is an extraordinary film that makes a wonderful companion piece to My Name is David Gulpilil.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @thecurbau. We are a completely independent and ad free website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. Visit Patreon.com/thecurbau, where you can support our work from as little as $1 a month. If you are unable to financially support us, then please consider sharing this interview with your podcast loving friends.We'd also love it if you could rate and review us on the podcast player of your choice. Every review helps amplify the interviews and stories to a wider audience.Journey Home, David Gulpilil is in Australian cinemas from 30 October 2025. Visit Madman.com.au for further details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2. The Science of Fire and Response Organization in Australia. This section addresses the science of what burns and the organization of fire response in Australia. The Australian landscape contains fire-adapted plants. Eucalyptus trees are highly flammable due to their oil content, burning quickly. Mountain Ash is the largest species of eucalyptus in the world. While many eucalypts regenerate after fire, Mountain Ash actually dies after a fierce blaze but releases a huge load of seed, requiring sun to regenerate. Naturally, Mountain Ash fires are notoriously fierce and occur only every two or three hundred years. Fires are caused by lightning, power lines, and arson. Although arson is frequent, the resulting fires are often less dangerous than those caused by lightning or electrical faults, as some arsonists light fires for attention. Regarding fuel, while some believe certain weeds like pittosporum might be fireproof, ultimately, everything burns under the right conditions. A well-watered pittosporum hedge, however, could protect a home from ember attack. H. G. Wells is quoted in the book, describing fire as a "gorilla" that is opportunistic with sparks flying. In terms of response, fire brigades originated with insurance companies in the late 19th century, focusing on protecting buildings in townships. Rural communities, left unprotected, established their own parallel volunteer bushfire brigades (the first being in Berrigan in 1901). Following the enormous 1939 fires in Victoria, the government began funding and organizing state bodies to support these brigades. 1885 SOUTH AUSTRALIA

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have not one, but two Special Guests join us in studio to chat all things Card Collecting! We have Matt; one of the Owners of Sports Card World - (The longest running Card Store in Australia! - bosting over 30years of Business!) Plus Lennon is present too; but more focus on Lennon, & his Cards & Collectables project on the next episode. As usual we ask our guest Matt some of our routine Get-To-Know-You-Questions. Then we dive into Matt's thoughts & knowledge around the exciting & addictive World of Card Collecting! Plus whilst running a Business dedicated to this very compulsive hobby. From Traveling Overseas & catching various Sports in Person, to arguments around who's going to work in the Store on Finals Day! This was a really Fun episode & was genuinely exciting to hear from another incredibly passionate form of Collecting. Then rounding out the show; we have a round table chat about what we are each Reading, Playing, Watching. To Find out more from Matt & his business: Sports Card World - be sure to check them out on Facebook, Instagram: @SportsCardsWorldAdelaide & in person at their store in the heart of Adelaide City - Regent Arcade - Shop 5/101 Rundle Mall - Open 7days a week! www.sportscardworld.com.au To Find out more about Lennon & his TV Series: Cards And Collectables - be sure to check it out on Facebook, Instagram: @CardsAndCollectablesTV & on TV via channel 9 Now app! www.cardsandcollectables.com.auSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vet Antivenom Saves Child After Hospital Stock Depleted; Venomous Sea Snake Causes Wildlife Sanctuary Evacuation Jeremy Zakis The segment covers two significant snake-related incidents. A venomous sea snake, rescued from the coastline by a Good Samaritan, was dropped off at the Coffs Wildlife Sanctuary. Because sea snakes panic and become aggressive and unpredictable on land, the sanctuary had to be evacuated for two hours while specialized snake catchers were called in. Separately, an 11-year-old girl bitten by a tiger snake in South Australia was rushed to Port Augusta Hospital, which had run out of antivenom. A quick-thinking doctor secured a vial of antivenom from a local veterinarian, confirming that the antivenom used for animals is effective for treating humans in emergencies, saving the girl's life.

Chaotic Spring Weather Accelerates Bushfire Threat GUEST NAME: Jeremy Zachis Australia's spring weather is chaotic and non-normal, leading to potential catastrophic summer conditions early. New South Wales is experiencing high winds creating a bushfire tinderbox. Queensland is hit by heavy, monsoonal rain and strong storms. Western Australia's lower half faces heavy rain due to the Indian Ocean dipole, while South Australia and Victoria are relatively normal.