Podcasts about South East Queensland

Facing a staggering 10,000-room hotel shortfall ahead of the 2032 Games, Southeast Queensland tourism leaders are evaluating a plan to dock giant cruise ships in the Brisbane River and Moreton Bay as floating hotels. Queensland Tourism Industry Council CEO Tash Wheeler joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to stress that while permanent infrastructure must still be built, securing cruise ships now is critical to avoiding an accommodation disaster without creating post-games oversupply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode is all about flipping the script on fear. I'm sharing some very real, very ridiculous examples from my own life, including the wild stories I convinced myself were true in the lead up to my tour, and the moment I nearly played small before my biggest sale ever, of what happens when we stop rehearsing worst case scenarios and start getting delusional about the best ones.We talk about the difference between being "realistic" and actually just being scared, why manifestation is supposed to be fun (not forced), and the sale story where I had to get honest with myself, and even leaned on Claude for a confidence boost, before I could set a goal I actually believed in. I also get into why gratitude is the step so many of us skip in manifestation, and what happened when I forgot to sit in it.There are three journal prompts at the end to take with you, because this one is best when you actually sit with it, not just listen and move on.1. Where have I recently undersold, undercharged, or undersized what I am capable of?2. What would it look like if I let this be easy instead of expecting and then pushing through struggle?3. What is the most delusional good outcome I can imagine for myself? And what is stopping me from writing it down or speaking it out loud?Mentioned in this episode:Rochelle's Meditation and Regulation Teaching Program - Use code CLEO for $250USD offShop Wild Deodorant & Lip Balms Here - Use code CLEOMASSEY for 20% offMy Money Mindset Meditations are on this album ⁠⁠Visit Pass Around the Smile here!⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Facebook community group here!⁠⁠Find me on Instagram⁠⁠@passaroundthesmile⁠⁠⁠⁠@cleomassey⁠⁠Find me on Tik Tok⁠⁠@cleomassey_⁠⁠The Pass Around the Smile podcast is recorded on Bundjalung Country, in South East Queensland, Australia. We acknowledge the Yugambeh people of the Bundjalung Nation, the traditional owners of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

What happens when an ordinary life is changed by Jesus? Join us for a ministry performance reflecting on the life of the Apostle John and a message to help us see that Jesus changes our capacity, our courage and our witness - and He is still transforming lives today. So, if Jesus really changes lives, how has He changed yours?_____If you need prayer, we're here for you. Reach out at ⁠www.gatewaybaptist.com.au/prayerNew to faith or returning to Jesus today? We'd love to help you take a next step. Reach out via gtwy.au/online and our team will connect with you.Subscribe for more content to help you grow as a fully devoted follower of Jesus: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GatewayBaptistChurchAus?sub_confirmation=1Key Scriptures:Matthew 4:18–22 Acts 3:6–8 Acts 4:13 John 20:30–31John 21:24–25________________________Gateway Baptist Church meets across six locations in South-East Queensland and online.For over 90 years, we've been committed to guiding people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus.Learn more about us at ⁠https://gatewaybaptist.com.au⁠ or join us on Sundays at ⁠gtwy.au/live#FollowJesus #GospelOfJohn #ApostleJohn #Testimony #AmazingGrace #GatewayBaptist #Gospel #Salvation #Jesus #Faith #Christian #Church #Churchonline #GatewayOnline #JasonElsmore #timlucas

In this episode of the Arete Podcast, Richard Triggs sits down with Brad Church, Chief Executive and Senior Advisor at Goodman Private Wealth, to explore wealth, values, wellbeing and what it really means to build a successful life. Brad has been with Goodman Private Wealth for 28 years, having joined as the third person in the business after attending only one job interview. Today, he leads a small, privately owned firm that works closely with financially successful individuals and families across South East Queensland. The conversation explores the evolution of Goodman Private Wealth, from a more traditional investment advice business into a comprehensive private wealth firm. Brad also shares the succession journey that saw the business transition across management, client relationships and ownership, each requiring its own distinct plan. Richard and Brad discuss why financial advice should begin with values, not products. Brad explains the financial roadmap process Goodman uses with clients, starting with the question: “What's important about money to you?” From there, the conversation moves into goals, current financial position and the bigger picture behind better decision-making. Brad also shares his philosophy of wellbeing, which moves beyond the traditional idea of work-life balance. Instead of trying to balance work against everything else, Brad focuses on eight areas of wellbeing: physical health, inner and emotional health, environment, generosity, recreation, relationships, business and career, and financial wellbeing. They also explore philanthropy, values-led leadership, recruitment, culture and what it takes to build a workplace people genuinely want to be part of. Brad explains why Goodman hires for fit and trains for skill, and how its recruitment process begins with a values conversation rather than a traditional skills-based interview. This is a thoughtful conversation about money, meaning, consistency, curiosity and the importance of building success across every part of life, not just the financial one. Key Timestamps 0:58 – Brad's role at Goodman Private Wealth and the clients they serve 2:21 – Joining the business in 1998 after only one job interview 4:45 – The succession journey from founder-led business to second-generation ownership 7:37 – Curiosity, leadership development and the value of Vistage 11:51 – Why Brad moved beyond the idea of work-life balance 16:23 – The financial roadmap process and why it begins with values 22:37 – Why successful people still struggle to organise their financial records 25:49 – How values shape money, leadership and business decisions 29:35 – Philanthropy, generosity and the impact of giving 33:45 – Hiring for values fit and building a great place to work USEFUL LINKS: Brad Church on LinkedIn Goodman Private Wealth Website Richard Triggs on LinkedIn Arete Executive Website

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Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!If AI still feels like something for later, this episode is a good reminder that later has probably already arrived. In this episode of The Building Talks Podcast, I sit down with Callum Cryans, originally from South Africa and a trained and qualified Quantity Surveyor. Callum has worked across a broad mix of projects, including tunnels, rail, roads, water infrastructure, buildings and schools, giving him a sharp view of how construction really works across different sectors. The main focus of this chat is AI in construction, and how quickly it is starting to change the way the industry operates. We talk about how AI is already reducing admin, contract workload, procurement pressure and commercial management tasks. Callum also shares why businesses and individuals who learn to use AI properly could move ahead fast, not just in productivity, but in culture, collaboration, mental health and work-life balance. Takeaways: ✅ How AI is already changing construction workflows✅ Why admin, contracts and procurement are ripe for improvement✅ The impact of AI on quantity surveying and commercial management✅ Why learning AI early could create a serious career advantage✅ How AI may help reduce stress and improve work-life balance✅ Whether smarter tools can make construction more collaborativeChapters: 03:54  Callum's Path into Quantity Surveying06:28  Moving to Australia and Shifting from QS to Contract Administration14:53  Why Site Experience Matters for Commercial Professionals22:01  Building a Diverse Career Across Tunnels, Roads, Rail and Water27:26  Starting CMC Contracts and Preparing for the AI Shift36:47  What AI Can and Cannot Do in Construction Today41:47  Learning to Use AI and Automating Repetitive Admin47:57  Levelling the Playing Field for Smaller Subcontractors51:38  Contract Reviews, Departures and Risk Negotiation53:50  Reducing Conflict and Improving Project Outcomes with AI58:25  How AI Could Reshape Contract Administration and Construction Careers1:05:43  Training Future Professionals, Accountability and Human Oversight1:14:58  The Future of AI, Collaboration and Mental Health in ConstructionTune in for a sharp and practical conversation about AI, productivity and what the next few years could look like for construction. Hope you enjoy the podcast! #AIinConstruction #QuantitySurveying #ConstructionTechnology #CommercialManagement #Procurement #ConstructionInnovation #BuildingTalksPodcast #ConstructionProductivity #FutureOfConstruction #BuiltEnvironment #ProjectDelivery #ConstructionLeadership #WorkLifeBalance #AustralianConstruction The Building Talks Podcast is brought to you by Building Environs Recruitment - providing recruitment solutions to the property, construction, and related industries, here in Melbourne and Southeast Queensland.  For an overview of our service, visit:www.buildingenvirons.com.auProud to partner with Housing All Australians (HAA) and The Building and Construction Foundation. Check out their websites and join the movement!www.housingallaustralians.org.auhttps://www.buildingandconstructionfoundation.org.au/ The views and information shared in this podcast are for general purposes only and do not constitute legal or professional advice. Neither the host nor guests are providing specific guidance. Please seek professional advice before taking any action based on the content of this podcast.Contact The Building Talks PodcastFollow us on Linkedin, Facebook, and InstagramVisit us on our websiteEmail us at info@buildingenvirons.com.au

During Homelessness Week, host Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast interviewed Salvation Army regional manager Jonathan Dwyer about how skyrocketing rent and cost-of-living pressures across Southeast Queensland are forcing everyday working families into homelessness. Dwyer highlighted the unprecedented demand placed on support services since 2020 and outlined urgent solutions for governments, including early prevention programs, "Housing First" initiatives, and expanded social housing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In John 20, Thomas moves from doubt to declaring, “My Lord and my God.” In this message, Susan Elsmore explores how Jesus meets us in our questions without shame, transforms doubt into wonder, wonder into worship and worship into witness. _____If you need prayer, we're here for you. Reach out at ⁠www.gatewaybaptist.com.au/prayerNew to faith or returning to Jesus today? We'd love to help you take a next step. Reach out via gtwy.au/online and our team will connect with you.Subscribe for more content to help you grow as a fully devoted follower of Jesus: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GatewayBaptistChurchAus?sub_confirmation=1Key Scriptures:John 20:24–29John 1:1, 14Jude 1:22John 20:19–211 Peter 3:15________________________Gateway Baptist Church meets across six locations in South-East Queensland and online.For over 90 years, we've been committed to guiding people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus.Learn more about us at ⁠https://gatewaybaptist.com.au⁠ or join us on Sundays at ⁠gtwy.au/live #DoubtingThomas #John20 #BecauseHeLives #faithanddoubt #GatewayBaptist #Gospel #Salvation #Jesus #Faith #Christian #Church #Churchonline #GatewayOnline #JasonElsmore #susanelsmore

If you have ever wondered if your body has been trying to tell you something, this episode is for you!In this week's episode, I'm joined by the beautiful Sheriece. Energy healer, Reiki practitioner and one of the most compassionate women I know.Together, we dive into the fascinating world of chakras and energy centres, exploring what they are, what they can reveal about your emotions, limiting beliefs and patterns, and how understanding them can help you reconnect with yourself on a deeper level.I also share my own experience after having an energy healing session with Sheriece. We unpack the areas where my energy felt stagnant, what those blockages represented, and why simply acknowledging them has already left me feeling lighter, more aware and genuinely excited for what's to come.We chat about:✨ What the seven chakras are and what each one represents.✨ How your body and energy can communicate what's really going on beneath the surface.✨ Reiki and energy healing, and what to expect in a session.✨ How stagnant energy can influence your confidence, self-worth, relationships and even your ability to manifest.✨ Why so many limiting beliefs and negative thought patterns can be linked to your energy centres.✨ Simple ways to begin reconnecting with yourself and accessing your own inner wisdom.If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected or simply curious about energy healing, I think you're going to love this conversation.Sheriece and I are also so excited to be bringing this work to our Bloom Into Balance Retreat in Byron Bay this October. Energy healing sessions are included as part of the retreat experience, and we still have a handful of rooms available if you'd love to join us.

As Southeast Queensland's population explodes, SEQTA head Imogen Buckley joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to push Translink and the Queensland Government to introduce a Sydney-style train numbering system to simplify travel ahead of the Brisbane Olympics. While she emphasised that numbers would eliminate tourist confusion and streamline transfers across buses, ferries, and rail, the host noted total silence from state officials while asking listeners if this proposal is an urgent fix or if the government has bigger fish to fry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an extraordinary 30-day endurance effort, 23-year-old St Lucia student Daniel "Fredo" Federico walked nearly 600 kilometres alongside South East Queensland’s train lines to honour his late brother, Julian, who died of cancer. Covering 25 to 30 kilometres every single day from the Gold Coast to the Sunshine Coast, Daniel has raised $6,000 so far and joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to urge the public to help him hit his $10,000 goal for the Cancer Council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Failure does not have to be the final word over your life. In John 21, Jesus meets Peter in the aftermath of his denial. He doesn't condemn or humiliate him, but heals his shame, restores their relationship and renews his calling. Jesus does not ignore our sin, but He uses the fire of failure to refine our character, deepen our dependence on Him and prepare us to serve others with greater humility and compassion. _____If you need prayer, we're here for you. Reach out at ⁠www.gatewaybaptist.com.au/prayerNew to faith or returning to Jesus today? We'd love to help you take a next step. Reach out via gtwy.au/online and our team will connect with you.Subscribe for more content to help you grow as a fully devoted follower of Jesus: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GatewayBaptistChurchAus?sub_confirmation=1Key Scriptures:John 21:1–19John 18:15–18, 25–27Luke 5:1–11Malachi 3:2–31 Peter 1:6–7________________________Gateway Baptist Church meets across six locations in South-East Queensland and online.For over 90 years, we've been committed to guiding people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus.Learn more about us at ⁠https://gatewaybaptist.com.au⁠ or join us on Sundays at ⁠gtwy.au/live#YourFailureIsNotFinal #SecondChances #GraceOfGod #JesusRestores #John21 #ApostlePeter #GatewayBaptist #Gospel #Salvation #Jesus #Faith #Christian #Church #Churchonline #GatewayOnline #JasonElsmore

We're kicking off a new mini-series looking back at talks from Future Church Conference 2026 — after playing a short excerpt from the talk, Will and Caro unpack it together. First up: Uncle Ray Minniecon, a Kabi Kabi and Goreng Goreng elder of South East Queensland, with South Sea Islander heritage. Uncle Ray co-founded Scarred Tree Ministries in Glebe, Sydney, and has spent decades as a leading voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander justice, reconciliation, and self-determination within the Australian church.NOTE: The full version of Uncle Ray's talk (and all other Future Church keynotes) will be available at https://futurechurchcon.com/ very soon! Check back in the coming days (we are just finalising these free resources).Want to reach out and let us know your thoughts or suggestions for the show? Send us a message here; we'd love to hear from you.The Spiritual Misfits Survival Guide (FREE): https://www.spiritualmisfits.com.au/survivalguideSign up to our mailing list:https://spiritualmisfits.com.au/Join our online Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualmisfitspodcastSupport the pod:https://spiritualmisfits.com.au/support-us/View all episodes at: https://spiritualmisfits.buzzsprout.com

Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!This one takes us back to have another look into the built-to-rent market and how it's evolving.  We hear what it's like to step out from a senior position in a large corporate property business and start up your own property business, or anyone trying to understand what is actually getting projects moving right now.In this episode of The Building Talks Podcast, I sit down with leading Build to Rent and property sector expert,  Sean Ryan, who joins us on the pod for a second time. Since his last appearance, Sean has stepped away from a senior role at Greystar, right in the middle of the built-to-rent boom, and launched his own business, Delatite Projects. We unpack that decision, the risk behind it, and what changes when you leave the structure of a corporate role and suddenly have to back yourself.We also dig back into the built-to-rent sector and hear how the first wave of projects have performed, where the market is shifting, and the opportunities emerging across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Sean shares clear insights on development, capital, finance, risk, and what is actually helping deals stack up in the current market. A sharp, practical conversation for developers, investors, builders, consultants and anyone interested in where residential property is heading.Takeaways:✅ Why Sean left a senior role at Greystar to start Delatite Projects✅ The reality of backing yourself and going out on your own✅ What the first wave of built-to-rent projects has taught the market✅ Where the next opportunities may sit across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane✅ How the next phase of build-to-rent projects will evolve✅ How capital, finance and risk are shaping development decisions✅ What is actually getting deals moving in the current marketChapters:04:15  Career Transitions and Personal Growth07:15  The Build-to-Rent Landscape10:05  Community and Culture in Build-to-Rent12:58  Operational Insights in Build-to-Rent16:20  Amenities and Market Trends20:00  The Future of Build-to-Rent23:02  The Impact of Build-to-Rent on Housing Affordability 40:55  Creating Community Spaces in Built-to-Rent Developments44:10  The Evolving Built-to-Rent Market in Australia49:08  The Importance of Networking in Construction54:54  Navigating Growth and Client Relationships1:06:10  Opportunities and Challenges in Property Development1:15:05  The Role of AI in Construction and Development1:18:41  The Meaning Behind Delatite ProjectsTune in for a practical conversation about built-to-rent, development risk and what it really takes to step out and build something of your own.Hope you enjoy the podcast! #BuiltToRent #PropertyDevelopment #DelatiteProjects #Greystar #BuildingTalksPodcast #AustralianProperty #DevelopmentFinance #ResidentialDevelopment #MelbourneProperty #SydneyProperty #BrisbaneProperty #ConstructionIndustry #BuiltEnvironment #PropertyInvestmentThe Building Talks Podcast is brought to you by Building Environs Recruitment - providing recruitment solutions to the property, construction, and related industries here in Melbourne and Southeast Queensland.  For an overview of our service, visit:www.buildingenvirons.com.auProud to partner with Housing All Australians (HAA) and The Building and Construction Foundation. Check out their websites and join the movement!www.housingallaustralians.org.auhttps://www.buildingandconstructionfoundation.org.au/ The views and information shared in this podcast are for general purposes only and do not constitute legal or professional advice. Neither the host nor guests are providing specific guidance. Please seek professional advice before taking any action based on the content of this podcast.Contact The Building Talks PodcastFollow us on Linkedin, Facebook, and InstagramVisit us on our websiteEmail us at info@buildingenvirons.com.au

What does the Holy Spirit do in our lives today? In John 16, Jesus teaches that the Spirit convicts the world, guides believers into truth and glorifies Jesus. In this message Lauren Lucas explores how the Holy Spirit reveals our need for a Saviour, exposes the lies that keep us bound and leads us into the freedom found in God's truth. As we slow down and make space for Him to speak, we are invited to recognise His kindness, share the good news with courage and see Jesus more clearly._____If you need prayer, we're here for you. Reach out at ⁠www.gatewaybaptist.com.au/prayerNew to faith or returning to Jesus today? We'd love to help you take a next step. Reach out via gtwy.au/online and our team will connect with you.Subscribe for more content to help you grow as a fully devoted follower of Jesus: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GatewayBaptistChurchAus?sub_confirmation=1Key Scriptures:John 16:7–15John 14:16–17John 3:16–18Acts 2:37–41John 8:31–32, 44Genesis 3:1–5John 1:1–5________________________Gateway Baptist Church meets across six locations in South-East Queensland and online.For over 90 years, we've been committed to guiding people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus.Learn more about us at ⁠https://gatewaybaptist.com.au⁠ or join us on Sundays at ⁠gtwy.au/live#HolySpirit #SpiritOfTruth #John16 #ComeHolySpirit #GatewayBaptist #Gospel #Salvation #Jesus #Faith #Christian #Church #Churchonline #GatewayOnline #JasonElsmore #LaurenLucas

Comiskey Group Director Rob Comiskey joined Gary live from Eatons Hill Hotel to explain why he dumped TAB betting facilities across seven major South East Queensland pubs. He revealed how unfair contract terms forced his hand and why he believes the wider Queensland racing industry will ultimately pay the price.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drivers in Southeast Queensland are being urged to boycott expensive service stations as fuel giants attempt to sneakily resurrect the dreaded price cycle, pushing some local prices up by 30 cents a litre overnight. RACQ expert Dr Ian Jeffreys joined Gary to reveal how motorists can fight back using simple market forces before another massive government tax hike hits next month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ready to join me in person? My Manifestation Retreat is coming up, and I'd absolutely love to have you there. You can find all the details here.This episode is your reminder to stop waiting... and start saying YES.How many ideas have you talked yourself out of? How many times has fear convinced you that now isn't the right time, that you're not ready, or that you'll probably fail anyway?In this solo episode, we're diving into the difference between fear and intuition, how to tell them apart, and why learning to trust yourself could completely change the direction of your life.I share two very personal stories. One where fear became so loud it almost led me to make the wrong decision about creating a brand new card deck, and another where the Universe presented an exciting opportunity that required me to act quickly, trust myself and leap before overthinking took over.We'll chat about:✨ How to recognise the difference between fear and intuition.✨ Why we get stuck in "What if I'm wrong?", "What if I fail?" and "What if I get rejected?"✨ Why opportunities don't always arrive slowly... sometimes they come fast, and it's up to us to say yes.✨ Why failing isn't something to fear.✨ Three things that disconnect us from our intuition.✨ Three ways we unintentionally ignore our intuition in friendships and relationships.One of my favourite reminders from this episode:"Compassion for someone else should never require abandoning yourself."To finish, we add a little bit of magic, because that's how we like to do things at Pass Around the Smile hehehe. You'll choose between a shell, flower or dandelion and I'll pull an oracle message from my Positive Guidance Cards, giving you the chance to test your own intuition before revealing your message.I hope this episode leaves you feeling inspired, empowered and ready to trust yourself a little more... because the life you're dreaming of isn't waiting for you to feel fearless. It's waiting for you to begin.Love, Cleo Visit Pass Around the Smile here!⁠⁠Join my Facebook community group here!⁠Find me on Instagram⁠@passaroundthesmile⁠⁠@cleomassey⁠Find me on Tik Tok⁠@cleomassey_⁠The Pass Around the Smile podcast is recorded on Bundjalung Country, in South East Queensland, Australia. We acknowledge the Yugambeh people of the Bundjalung Nation, the traditional owners of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

What does it mean when Jesus says, “The glory You have given Me I have given them”? In this message from John 17, Derek Peters traces the story of Scripture from the Garden of Eden to the empty tomb, discovering how God has always been leading humanity back into communion with Him. Together we explore the lies that keep us trapped in shame, fear, and striving, and reveals the invitation to live from the Father's affirmation, abiding in Christ, and resting in the finished work of Jesus._____If you need prayer, we're here for you. Reach out at ⁠www.gatewaybaptist.com.au/prayerNew to faith or returning to Jesus today? We'd love to help you take a next step. Reach out via gtwy.au/online and our team will connect with you.Subscribe for more content to help you grow as a fully devoted follower of Jesus: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GatewayBaptistChurchAus?sub_confirmation=1Key Scriptures:John 17:20–26Genesis 1:26–31Genesis 3:1–24Exodus 25:17–22Joshua 5:13–15John 14:6John 15:1–10John 20:11–18Matthew 3:16–17Matthew 4:1–11________________________Gateway Baptist Church meets across six locations in South-East Queensland and online.For over 90 years, we've been committed to guiding people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus.Learn more about us at ⁠https://gatewaybaptist.com.au⁠ or join us on Sundays at ⁠gtwy.au/live#John17 #IdentityInChrist #BiblicalTruth #GatewayBaptist #Gospel #Salvation #Jesus #Faith #Christian #Church #Churchonline #GatewayOnline #JasonElsmore #DerekPeters

Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Here's one for the construction leaders, the career builders and anyone who knows resilience is built long before the hard moments arrive.Returning guest Dave Woolsey, General Manager of Renascent Victoria, joins the show after his incredible 14-day charity ride from Cottesloe in Perth to Melbourne, raising awareness and support for brain cancer. Many listeners will remember Dave from his special episode during the ride, but this time we dig deeper into his career, leadership journey and the lessons that have shaped him both on the bike and in business.We talk about Dave's path into construction, the fit-out and refurbishment market, leading teams, building culture, career growth and resilience under pressure. There are plenty of insights here for anyone in construction, leadership or business, especially those interested in what it takes to stay grounded, lead well and keep pushing forward when things get tough.Takeaways:✅ The story behind Dave's Cottesloe to Melbourne charity ride✅ Lessons in resilience from the bike and the boardroom✅ Dave's path into construction and fit-out leadership✅ Leading teams in the fit-out and refurbishment space✅ Why culture, people and consistency matter in business✅ Career growth lessons from one of the industry's good operatorsChapters:03:39  Career Path and Construction Background07:10  Reflections on the Ride Experience13:17  Mental Challenges During the Ride19:00  Leadership and Team Dynamics24:54  Evolving Leadership Skills30:30  Industry Changes and Relationships35:01  Navigating Challenges in Leadership36:20  Current Trends in the Fit-Out Market39:20  Evolving Fit-Out Designs Post-COVID41:11  Attracting and Retaining Talent in the Industry42:16  Leadership Lessons from the Pandemic48:09  Expectations of Early Career Professionals51:15  The Dynamics of Career Progression52:40  The Fast-Paced Nature of Fit-Out Projects54:15  Personal Growth Through Challenges1:02:55  Empowerment Through Focus and DeterminationTune in for an honest and grounded chat about leadership, resilience and the lessons that carry from personal challenges into construction and business.Hope you enjoy the podcast! #DaveWoolsey #Renascent #FitOutConstruction #Refurbishment #ConstructionLeadership #BuildingTalksPodcast #BrainCancerAwareness #LeadershipLessons #Resilience #CareerGrowth #BuiltEnvironment #AustralianConstruction #ConstructionCultureThe Building Talks Podcast is brought to you by Building Environs Recruitment - providing recruitment solutions to the property, construction, and related industries, here in Melbourne and Southeast Queensland.  For an overview of our service, visit:www.buildingenvirons.com.auProud to partner with Housing All Australians (HAA) and The Building and Construction Foundation. Check out their websites and join the movement!www.housingallaustralians.org.auhttps://www.buildingandconstructionfoundation.org.au/ The views and information shared in this podcast are for general purposes only and do not constitute legal or professional advice. Neither the host nor guests are providing specific guidance. Please seek professional advice before taking any action based on the content of this podcast.Contact The Building Talks PodcastFollow us on Linkedin, Facebook, and InstagramVisit us on our websiteEmail us at info@buildingenvirons.com.au

The world says blessing comes from climbing higher. Jesus says it comes from taking the lower place. In John 13, Jesus wraps a towel around His waist and washes His disciples' feet, revealing that true greatness is found in humble service. Discover how surrendering entitlement, sacrificing for others, and loving like Jesus can transform your life and your community_____If you need prayer, we're here for you. Reach out at ⁠www.gatewaybaptist.com.au/prayerNew to faith or returning to Jesus today? We'd love to help you take a next step. Reach out via gtwy.au/online and our team will connect with you.Subscribe for more content to help you grow as a fully devoted follower of Jesus: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GatewayBaptistChurchAus?sub_confirmation=1Key Scriptures:John 13:1–17Philippians 2:5–11Genesis 4:1–16Matthew 20:25–28Mark 10:42–45Romans 12:211 Peter 4:10Galatians 5:13________________________Gateway Baptist Church meets across six locations in South-East Queensland and online.For over 90 years, we've been committed to guiding people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus.Learn more about us at ⁠https://gatewaybaptist.com.au⁠ or join us on Sundays at ⁠gtwy.au/live#John13 #ServeLikeJesus #Servanthood #FaithInAciton #GatewayBaptist #Gospel #Salvation #Jesus #Faith #Christian #Church #Churchonline #GatewayOnline #JasonElsmore

A massive energy shift hits Southeast Queensland tomorrow, offering households three consecutive hours of completely free electricity between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. However, Energy Flex CEO Gary Harding joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to warn that consumers must possess a smart meter and proactively contact their retailers to switch over, or they risk missing out entirely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this message from John 14, Brad Case explores Jesus' promise that we are never alone because the Father has sent us the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is revealed as our Counsellor who guides us, our Convictor who lovingly leads us into truth, and our Comforter who brings peace in the middle of grief, uncertainty and pain._____If you need prayer, we're here for you. Reach out at ⁠www.gatewaybaptist.com.au/prayerNew to faith or returning to Jesus today? We'd love to help you take a next step. Reach out via gtwy.au/online and our team will connect with you.Subscribe for more content to help you grow as a fully devoted follower of Jesus: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GatewayBaptistChurchAus?sub_confirmation=1Key Scriptures:John 14:15–27Genesis 1:1–2Genesis 2:7Joel 2:28–29Romans 8:14–16Isaiah 30:21Hebrews 12:6Galatians 5:22–23________________________Gateway Baptist Church meets across six locations in South-East Queensland and online.For over 90 years, we've been committed to guiding people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus.Learn more about us at ⁠https://gatewaybaptist.com.au⁠ or join us on Sundays at ⁠gtwy.au/live#HolySpirit #John14 #ComeHolySpirit #GatewayBaptist #Gospel #Salvation #Jesus #Faith #Christian #Church #Churchonline #GatewayOnline #JasonElsmore #BradCase

Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!This one matters, because housing is no longer just a policy issue, it is a community issue, an economic issue and an industry issue.In this episode of The Building Talks Podcast, I sit down with returning guest Rob Pradolin from Housing All Australians, alongside Brad Duggan, CEO of Metricon Homes, Australia's largest home builder. We get into the growing challenge of housing affordability, homelessness and what happens when everyday Australians are slowly priced out of safe, stable accommodation.This is not just a conversation about the scale of the problem, it is about practical action. We talk about the role the private sector can play, the work Housing All Australians (with the support of companies like Metricon) are already doing to create short-term accommodation from vacant buildings, and why the stigma around social and affordable housing needs to shift. We also look at why property is tied so closely to security and identity in Australia, how more people are being pushed further from stable housing, and where the construction and property sector can step up with practical solutions.Takeaways:✅ Why housing affordability is now everyone's issue✅ The growing divide between property owners and those locked out✅ How vacant buildings can become short term accommodation✅ Why the private sector has a major role to play✅ Challenging the stigma around social and affordable housing✅ What Housing All Australians and Metricon are doing in practice✅ Why property sits so deeply in the Australian mindsetChapters:04:05  The State of Homelessness in Australia09:50  Metricon's Involvement in Housing Solutions17:09  Awakening to the Homelessness Issue21:42  Barriers to Housing Solutions23:27  Urgent Housing Needs and Support Mechanisms25:53  Engaging Private Sector Partners27:08  Repurposing Buildings for Housing29:18  Skills and Services Needed in Housing Projects32:34  Corporate Responsibility in Housing39:57  Stigma and Perception of Social Housing46:54  Bridging the Housing Divide50:04  Future of Housing Initiatives56:53  Call to Action for Community InvolvementTune in for a thoughtful and practical conversation about housing, community and what the property and construction industry can do to help.#AustralianHousingCrisis #HousingAllAustralians #Metricon #AffordableHomesAustralia #SafeHousingForAll #HomelessnessSolutions #PropertyAndConstruction #BuiltEnvironmentAustralia #HousingSolutions #SocialImpactProperty #CommunityHousing #IndustryLedChange #BuildingTalksPodcastThe Building Talks Podcast is brought to you by Building Environs Recruitment - providing recruitment solutions to the property, construction, and related industries, here in Melbourne and Southeast Queensland.  For an overview of our service, visit:www.buildingenvirons.com.auProud to partner with Housing All Australians (HAA) and The Building and Construction Foundation. Check out their websites and join the movement!www.housingallaustralians.org.auhttps://www.buildingandconstructionfoundation.org.au/ The views and information shared in this podcast are for general purposes only and do not constitute legal or professional advice. Neither the host nor guests are providing specific guidance. Please seek professional advice before taking any action based on the content of this podcast.Contact The Building Talks PodcastFollow us on Linkedin, Facebook, and InstagramVisit us on our websiteEmail us at info@buildingenvirons.com.au

What We Cover in This Episode:How Andrew started in a 60 square meter "hole in the wall" office in 1988 alongside his father and partner Craig Gillies — and what finally made them get seriousThe turning point conversation in 1995: "Get good at this or get out"How they went from 4–5 sales a month to 30 — and what changedThe "Family Village Tribe" framework (from Flight Centre founder Graeme Turner) and how it shaped their expansion strategyWhy growing a bigger team didn't mean more sales — and the counterintuitive fixThe journey from 1 office to 23 offices across Southeast Queensland, managing nearly 8,000 rental propertiesWhy Andrew resisted franchising early on — and why he now calls that a mistakeWhat broke during COVID and the hard reset back to 8 hub officesThe new franchise model: why every partner must succeed, not just surviveWhat Coronis looks for in a franchise partner (minimum $600K GCI — and why)The "Stafford Blueprint" — Andrew's model for agent financial freedomWhat Andrew brought back from Harvard Business School about AI and human natureThe 5 things humans will always want — and why that matters for real estate's futureWhy Andrew completely reversed his view on technology replacing agentsHis #1 tip for using AI: start with the outcome, work backwards

Dish the Dirt — Show NotesThe Cotton Bunch with Jamie Rother & Caroline AzriaWhat happens when a third-generation cotton farmer and a Paris-born UX designer meet at Disney World, fall in love, and end up growing flowers on the Darling Downs? You get The Cotton Bunch — and one of the most unexpected stories in Australian flower farming.Jamie Rother and Caroline Azria run The Cotton Bunch across two properties near Toowoomba, Queensland. Their journey started as a 3am Sydney Flower Market experiment, survived a pandemic, weathered floods, frosts and a burnt-down farm — and became one of the most exciting growing operations in Southeast Queensland.In this episode we cover their backstory, the leap from corporate life to full-time farming, the radical mindset shift from yield to aesthetic, reviving a fire-devastated wildflower farm in Hampton, and what it actually takes to hit your targets when the black soil turns to sinking sand. Plus their proudest moment, the harvest that brought the whole team to their knees, and what it means to build something like this with the person you love.In this episode:Trading Sydney careers for a cotton farm during COVIDFrom 3am flower market runs to tens of thousands of sunflower stems a weekYield vs aesthetic — why floriculture is a completely different mindsetReviving a 40-acre wildflower farm burned by an arsonist in 2019Joining Wildflowers Australia and finding their grower communityThe Christmas bush harvest that tested everyoneTheir proudest Mother's Day momentLinks & ResourcesThe Cotton Bunch — cottonbunch.com | @thecottonbunchWildflowers Australia — wildflowersaustralia.com.au — tickets now on sale for the 11th National Conference & Expo, Sunshine Coast, 14–15 August 2026. Pre-conference farm tour at The Cotton Bunch, Hampton, 12 August.Madge Goods — madgegoods.com | @madge_goods — use code DIRT15 for 15% off the Stella JumpsuitDish the Dirt goes in search of Australian flower farmers and shares their stories. Hosted by Rebecca Noble. Got a brand that'd love to reach this community? Head to dishthedirt.com.au and hit contact.Until next time — keep being blooming fabulous.

In a world still longing for love, Jesus shows us what true love looks like. In this message from John 13:33-35, Tim Lucas explores Jesus' command to “love one another as I have loved you,” reminding us that we can only share Christ's love after first receiving it ourselves. _____If you need prayer, we're here for you. Reach out at ⁠www.gatewaybaptist.com.au/prayerNew to faith or returning to Jesus today? We'd love to help you take a next step. Reach out via gtwy.au/online and our team will connect with you.Subscribe for more content to help you grow as a fully devoted follower of Jesus: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GatewayBaptistChurchAus?sub_confirmation=1Key Scriptures:John 13:33-3John 15:13Leviticus 19:18John 3:161 Corinthians 13:4-7Philippians 2:3-8Matthew 5:16Matthew 25:35-40________________________Gateway Baptist Church meets across six locations in South-East Queensland and online.For over 90 years, we've been committed to guiding people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus.Learn more about us at ⁠https://gatewaybaptist.com.au⁠ or join us on Sundays at ⁠gtwy.au/live#LoveOneAnother #John13 #JesusLovesYou #GatewayBaptist #Gospel #Salvation #Jesus #Faith #Christian #Church #Churchonline #GatewayOnline #JasonElsmore #timlucas

In John 14, Jesus makes one of His clearest and most confronting claims: “I am the way, the truth and the life.” In this message, we explore why Jesus is the only way to the Father, why that is good news rather than bad news, and how His death and resurrection make room for everyone to come home to God._____If you need prayer, we're here for you. Reach out at ⁠www.gatewaybaptist.com.au/prayerNew to faith or returning to Jesus today? We'd love to help you take a next step. Reach out via gtwy.au/online and our team will connect with you.Subscribe for more content to help you grow as a fully devoted follower of Jesus: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GatewayBaptistChurchAus?sub_confirmation=1Key Scriptures:John 14:1–14John 14:6Romans 5:18–19Genesis 2:16–17Deuteronomy 30:19–20John 1:18John 19:30Matthew 27:45–54________________________Gateway Baptist Church meets across six locations in South-East Queensland and online.For over 90 years, we've been committed to guiding people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus.Learn more about us at ⁠https://gatewaybaptist.com.au⁠ or join us on Sundays at ⁠gtwy.au/live#John14 #WayTruthLife #IAmtheway #GatewayBaptist #Gospel #Salvation #Jesus #Faith #Christian #Church #Churchonline #GatewayOnline #JasonElsmore

Hello Smilies! Bumping and re-posting this meditation because it's your (and my!) FAV! Guaranteed to have you feeling powerful, this walking meditation is a positive reset - and will get you in the head space to manifest miracles. If you scroll back on Spotify/Apple, I have a bunch of free meditations and of course lots of podcast episodes for you to binge! If you want to go DEEPER with my meditations, follow the link below. I can guarantee they will create positive change in your life. ⁠Visit Pass Around the Smile here!⁠Find more of my meditations here! Join my Facebook community group here! - (I'm in there! And anyone can post - it's a beautiful, supportive community of Smilies, and you can be one too!) Find me on Instagram@passaroundthesmile@cleomasseyFind me on Tik Tok@cleomassey_@passaroundthesmileThe Pass Around the Smile podcast is recorded on Bundjalung Country, in South East Queensland, Australia. We acknowledge the Yugambeh people of the Bundjalung Nation, the traditional owners of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

In John 15, Jesus says, “I am the true vine,” inviting us to remain connected to Him as the source of true life, love, and fruitfulness. This message by Andrew Mayne explores how Jesus doesn't simply offer a better way to live, He invites us to find our life in Him._____If you need prayer, we're here for you. Reach out at ⁠www.gatewaybaptist.com.au/prayerNew to faith or returning to Jesus today? We'd love to help you take a next step. Reach out via gtwy.au/online and our team will connect with you.Subscribe for more content to help you grow as a fully devoted follower of Jesus: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GatewayBaptistChurchAus?sub_confirmation=1Key Scriptures:John 15:1–10Psalm 80:8–9Isaiah 5:1–2Galatians 5:22–231 John 4:7–8________________________Gateway Baptist Church meets across six locations in South-East Queensland and online.For over 90 years, we've been committed to guiding people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus.Learn more about us at ⁠https://gatewaybaptist.com.au⁠ or join us on Sundays at ⁠gtwy.au/live#John15 #TrueVine #RemainInJesus #AbideInChrist #GatewayBaptist #Gospel #Salvation #Jesus #Faith #Christian #Church #Churchonline #GatewayOnline #JasonElsmore #AndrewMayne

On today's episode, I am joined by Megapode expert Ann Göth and explore the mysterious world of Brushturkeys. You can find Ann's work and books on her website https://anngothauthor.com/Use the offer code #DEATHBYBIRDING for 15% off at https://www.nocsprovisions.com.auFollow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/death_by_birdingSupport on Patreon -  https://www.patreon.com/DeathbyBirdinghttps://blog.feedspot.com/bird_podcasts/Death by Birding is a bird podcast, hosted by Cesar Puechmarin and based in South East Queensland, Australia. Theme song - Romeo by Old Fashioned 

Sometimes life leaves us standing in front of things that feel impossible. In this message from John 11, Brad Case looks at Jesus stepping into the heartbreak of Martha and Mary after the loss of Lazarus, and we discover a Saviour who is both full of truth and full of grace. Jesus doesn't stay distant from our pain; He weeps with us, walks with us, and reminds us that He is “the resurrection and the life.”_____If you need prayer, we're here for you. Reach out at ⁠www.gatewaybaptist.com.au/prayerNew to faith or returning to Jesus today? We'd love to help you take a next step. Reach out via gtwy.au/online and our team will connect with you.Subscribe for more content to help you grow as a fully devoted follower of Jesus: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GatewayBaptistChurchAus?sub_confirmation=1Key Scriptures:John 11:17–44John 11:25–26John 1:1–5John 1:14Exodus 3:14Isaiah 43:10John 10:10Philippians 1:212 Peter 1:3________________________Gateway Baptist Church meets across six locations in South-East Queensland and online.For over 90 years, we've been committed to guiding people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus.Learn more about us at ⁠https://gatewaybaptist.com.au⁠ or join us on Sundays at ⁠gtwy.au/live#John11 #IAmStatements #ResurrectionAndTheLife #GatewayBaptist #Gospel #Salvation #Jesus #Faith #Christian #Church #Churchonline #GatewayOnline #JasonElsmore #BradCase

In today's episode, I wrap up my entire tour experience ~ all the shows, all the moments, all the feelings that came with it.OH MY GOSH, I did it - it was incredible, my Smilies it was so incredible to meet you, the energy at each show was electric! It was honestly just all amazing! Thank you for all the support, its been such a long journey that you all have been on the ride for, and what a ride it was! I share what the lead-up to the tour was really like for me, emotionally and mentally, and how much was going on behind the scenes that I didn't always show.A big part of this episode focuses on the Gold Coast show, where I really felt myself spiralling in real time. Allowing moments of self doubt and insecurity wash over me about things I couldn't control. It pulled me out of presence and into my head in a way I didn't fully expect.I also open up about forgetting parts of the show and the pressure I put on myself in those moments. It was a real lesson in how easy it is to turn on yourself when things don't feel perfect.But I also talk about the shift I had to make ~ choosing to come back to myself, to the room, and to the reminder that no one knows the “perfect” version of the show except me. It became about not letting self-sabotage take over, and learning to anchor back into what was actually happening in front of me.Across the tour as a whole, there were so many highs, so many learning moments, and so much growth I didn't fully realise until now.This episode is proudly sponsored by My Jewellery Shop, and also marks our partnership sponsorship for the tour.Special thanks to Sarah Rachel Makeup for my gorgeous makeup and hair for the Gold Coast show ~ she was incredible.This episode is your reminder…That even in moments of self-doubt, you can come back to presence.That you are allowed to not be perfect.And that the way you speak to yourself in those moments matters more than anything else.Post in the community!!!If you've been following along this tour, I'd love to hear what resonated with you the most.Have you ever caught yourself spiralling in a moment and had to bring yourself back?Share with me in the Smilie community ~ I'm reading everything Cleo xxVisit Pass Around the Smile here!Join my Facebook community group here!Find me on Instagram@passaroundthesmile@cleomasseyFind me on Tik Tok@cleomassey_The Pass Around the Smile podcast is recorded on Bundjalung Country, in South East Queensland, Australia. We acknowledge the Yugambeh people of the Bundjalung Nation, the traditional owners of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

In 2022, a mass stranding of more than 600 sick turtles devastated Hervey Bay in South East Queensland. As volunteers worked tirelessly to rescue them, scientists got to work on solving the puzzle: what caused this disaster?Dr Caitlin Smith is one of the scientists racing to unravel the threats facing our sea turtles before it's too late.Her work has seen her fearlessly leaning out of helicopters to survey seagrass, slip-sliding across stinky mud bogs to rescue half-ton turtles, studying turtle blood samples, and putting baby turtles through fitness tests to understand how our actions are impacting them.In this episode, she explains why these ancient animals are so magnetic, and what we need to do to save them.More info:Assessing the impacts of contaminant exposure on green sea turtles - Dr Caitlin Smith, UniSCPost-flood monitoring of seagrass in Hervey Bay and Great Sandy Strait - JCU TropwaterDugongs and turtles are starving to death in Queensland's seas - and La Nina's floods are to blame - Professor Kathy Townsend, The Conversation.Mon Repos Turtle CentreUniSC Milbi Centre: Sea Turtle Research and Conservation Support the showHelp Keep Word on the Reef Afloat!Please take 2 minutes to fill out our Word on the Reef Listener Survey to help us apply for funding for the show!PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Tide: ...

In this message from John 10, we explore what that means for our lives today when Jesus declares, “I am the Good Shepherd,”. Tim Lucas reminds us that Jesus knows His sheep by name, calls us to follow His voice, and leads us into life to the full. _____If you need prayer, we're here for you. Reach out at ⁠www.gatewaybaptist.com.au/prayerNew to faith or returning to Jesus today? We'd love to help you take a next step. Reach out via gtwy.au/online and our team will connect with you.Subscribe for more content to help you grow as a fully devoted follower of Jesus: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GatewayBaptistChurchAus?sub_confirmation=1Key Scriptures:John 10:1–18John 10:10Psalm 23Numbers 27:15–17Ezekiel 34:1–161 Peter 5:8John 9Hebrews 13:5________________________Gateway Baptist Church meets across six locations in South-East Queensland and online.For over 90 years, we've been committed to guiding people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus.Learn more about us at ⁠https://gatewaybaptist.com.au⁠ or join us on Sundays at ⁠gtwy.au/live#GoodShepherd #John10 #GospelOfJohn #GatewayBaptist #Gospel #Salvation #Jesus #Faith #Christian #Church #Churchonline #GatewayOnline #JasonElsmore #TimLucas

In this Mother's Day message, we are reminded that God sees us in every season. Looking at Psalm 63, Lauren Lucas invites us to seek God in the season we are actually in, not the season we wish we were in or the one we used to know. Whether you feel strong in faith, spiritually dry, overwhelmed, or simply clinging on, God sees you, sustains you, and invites you to look to Him, praise Him, remember Him, and cling to Him._____If you need prayer, we're here for you. Reach out at ⁠www.gatewaybaptist.com.au/prayerNew to faith or returning to Jesus today? We'd love to help you take a next step. Reach out via gtwy.au/online and our team will connect with you.Subscribe for more content to help you grow as a fully devoted follower of Jesus: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GatewayBaptistChurchAus?sub_confirmation=1Key Scriptures:Psalm 63:1–8Psalm 121:1–2Psalm 34:1Psalm 77:11–12Isaiah 41:10Matthew 6:33Jeremiah 29:13Isaiah 43:2Matthew 11:281 Peter 5:7________________________Gateway Baptist Church meets across six locations in South-East Queensland and online.For over 90 years, we've been committed to guiding people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus.Learn more about us at ⁠https://gatewaybaptist.com.au⁠ or join us on Sundays at ⁠gtwy.au/live#MothersDay #Psalm63 #SeekGod #GodSeesYou #FaithInEverySeason #GatewayBaptist #Gospel #Salvation #Jesus #Faith #Christian #Church #Churchonline #GatewayOnline #JasonElsmore #LaurenLucas

In this message, Mark Dean explores Jesus' revelation in John 8:12: “I am the light of the world.” Set against the backdrop of the Festival of Tabernacles, this message unpacks how Jesus is not simply pointing to the light or reflecting the light, but revealing Himself as God as He calls us to follow Him._____If you need prayer, we're here for you. Reach out at ⁠www.gatewaybaptist.com.au/prayerNew to faith or returning to Jesus today? We'd love to help you take a next step. Reach out via gtwy.au/online and our team will connect with you.Subscribe for more content to help you grow as a fully devoted follower of Jesus: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GatewayBaptistChurchAus?sub_confirmation=1Key Scriptures:John 8:12Exodus 3:13–14Exodus 13:21–22Genesis 1:1–5John 1:1–5John 12:35Psalm 119:105John 4:1–26John 9:1–41John 8:1–11________________________Gateway Baptist Church meets across six locations in South-East Queensland and online.For over 90 years, we've been committed to guiding people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus.Learn more about us at ⁠https://gatewaybaptist.com.au⁠ or join us on Sundays at ⁠gtwy.au/live#IAmTheLightOfTheWorld #John8 #JesusIsTheLight #FollowJesus #LightOfTheWorld #GatewayBaptist #Gospel #Salvation #Jesus #Faith #Christian #Church #Churchonline #GatewayOnline #JasonElsmore #MarkDean

How much is enough to truly satisfy the hunger within us? In this message from John 6, Jason Elsmore explores Jesus' declaration, “I am the bread of life,” and what it means for our deepest longings. While money, success, and pleasure promise fulfilment, they never fully satisfy the spiritual hunger we all carry. Jesus reveals that He alone is enough. He is enough for everyone, every day, everywhere, and forever. _____If you need prayer, we're here for you. Reach out at ⁠www.gatewaybaptist.com.au/prayerNew to faith or returning to Jesus today? We'd love to help you take a next step. Reach out via gtwy.au/online and our team will connect with you.Subscribe for more content to help you grow as a fully devoted follower of Jesus: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GatewayBaptistChurchAus?sub_confirmation=1Key Scriptures:John 6:32–35John 6:51Exodus 16:4–21Matthew 4:4Isaiah 43:19Hebrews 4:15–16Philippians 4:19Psalm 118:24________________________Gateway Baptist Church meets across six locations in South-East Queensland and online.For over 90 years, we've been committed to guiding people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus.Learn more about us at ⁠https://gatewaybaptist.com.au⁠ or join us on Sundays at ⁠gtwy.au/live#BreadOfLife #IAmStatements #JesusIsEnough #John6 #DailyBread #GatewayBaptist #Gospel #Salvation #Jesus #Faith #Christian #Church #Churchonline #GatewayOnline #JasonElsmore 

On this episode of Death by Birding, I chat with comedian and The Australian Marine Conservation Society ambassador Kirsty Webeck!Follow Kirsty on instagram https://www.instagram.com/kirstywebeck/Follow the big animal quiz https://www.instagram.com/thebiganimalquiz/and go to a live show.  https://www.kirstywebeck.com/Use the offer code #DEATHBYBIRDING for 15% off at https://www.nocsprovisions.com.auFollow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/death_by_birdingSupport on Patreon -  https://www.patreon.com/DeathbyBirdinghttps://blog.feedspot.com/bird_podcasts/Death by Birding is a bird podcast, hosted by Cesar Puechmarin and based in South East Queensland, Australia. Theme song - Romeo by Old Fashioned 

In this message from John 6, we see Jesus reveal Himself as the great I AM who walks with us in the middle of our storms, and calls us to trust His word above our fear. Through the story of Jesus walking on the water and Peter stepping out of the boat, this message reminds us that real breakthrough comes when the voice of Jesus carries more authority than the storm around us._____If you need prayer, we're here for you. Reach out at ⁠www.gatewaybaptist.com.au/prayerNew to faith or returning to Jesus today? We'd love to help you take a next step. Reach out via gtwy.au/online and our team will connect with you.Subscribe for more content to help you grow as a fully devoted follower of Jesus: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GatewayBaptistChurchAus?sub_confirmation=1Key Scriptures:John 6:16–21Matthew 14:28–31Exodus 3:13–14Genesis 1:1–2Daniel 7:2–14Job 9:4–8Psalm 77:13–20________________________Gateway Baptist Church meets across six locations in South-East Queensland and online.For over 90 years, we've been committed to guiding people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus.Learn more about us at ⁠https://gatewaybaptist.com.au⁠ or join us on Sundays at ⁠gtwy.au/live#John6 #HopeInTheStorm #FaithOverFear #GatewayBaptist #Gospel #Salvation #Jesus #Faith #Christian #Church #Churchonline #GatewayOnline #JasonElsmore #derekpeters

Dr. Liz Beavis, Asset Manager at Tilt Renewables, joins to discuss O&M contracts, balance of plant, and lessons from Australia’s biggest and oldest wind farms. Contact Liz on LinkedIn or by email. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly newsletter on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on YouTube, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary’s “Engineering with Rosie” YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Intro: [00:00:00] Welcome to Uptime Spotlight, shining Light on Wind. Energy’s brightest innovators. This is the Progress Powering tomorrow. Allen Hall: Liz, welcome to the program. Thanks,  Liz Beavis: Alan. I feel I’m a long time listener. First time caller, so it’s exciting.  Allen Hall: You are a long time listener and thanks for doing that. Uh, and Liz, I just find you to be a wealth of knowledge and, uh, we met on a couple occasions since I’ve been in Australia and it’s just, uh, a fun to connect here because I think a lot of the things that are happening in Australia need to be spread around the world. A lot of, uh, good o and m practices happening in Australia, uh, from hard lessons learned. So that’s what I want to dive into today. And then the first one is, I don’t think many people realize this, that you went. From commissioning, Australia’s largest wind farm, Cooper’s gap to managing seven [00:01:00] of the 10 oldest operational wind farms in the country. So you got some of the biggest, newest to some of the oldest assets. Uh. Uh, my question is like, when you started that, did you just kind of assume like wind, wind farms or wind farms or wind turbines or wind turbines and you could just basically own and end them the same, or do, or did it just occur to you immediately like, I need to take a different plan of attack here? Liz Beavis: I think I, I knew nothing about wind farms when I turned up at Cooper’s Gap, so, so yeah, I got my, well, okay, we’ll go right back to the start. So I was working at a thermal power station and I was just thinking. There’s no future in coal. How do I get into renewables? And then a wind farm got built like 50 kilometers from my house. I can, I can see it in the horizon. Um, and I thought, oh, they’re not gonna need a chemical engineer there, but I wonder if they need a site manager or something. And then the site manager role came up, I applied for it. So the services site manager. So, [00:02:00] um. That was July, 2020. That’s when I first started listening to the podcast. ’cause I thought I better find out something about this industry before I do my job interview. And so I’ve been listening ever since. But, um, yeah, so I don’t know. I was just lucky to get that role. And I turned up and, um, I think it was the end of September, 2020 first time I’d ever set foot on a wind farm ’cause of COVID and everything. I didn’t, I didn’t go there for the interview. My manager was in Thailand. I just turned up. And, um, so they, they’d finished construc, they’d built all the towers where they hadn’t finished commissioning. And so we’re still working out of construction, dongas, you know, temporary buildings and um, and there was hundreds of people on site and it was just the absolute chaos of. Constructing a two hundred, a hundred and twenty three turbines. You know, like there’s just people everywhere. And I thought, wow, I’ve just gotta figure out what I’m supposed to be doing here. There were a few technicians. I found out how many technicians I supposed to have. Just started recruiting, started figuring out what I was supposed to be doing there, and I just [00:03:00] learned so much. In the two years we took over the new r and m building. We had failed gear, boxes, generators, transformers, overhead line, underground line, pretty much. Anything that could fail failed, and I got to see what we needed to do. Um, but through all of that, I was also thinking, oh, how do I manage this wind farm better? I don’t know anything about wind farms, and I’m reaching out to the other GE sites, but the, the next biggest site was 75 turbines, and all of the rest of them are 30 and 40. So they’re saying to me, oh, you just get a team to go around. And I’m thinking. Well, that’s six weeks of work. You know, like, like everything is so much bigger on a bigger wind farm. And then I’d reach out to the, the American sites. That had big wind farms, but their contracts were so different, and I didn’t understand at first, I started to realize, well, their contracts are completely different and their focus is different, and so they’re not facing the same issues that I’m facing. Um, and then, you know, even speaking to a wind farm in [00:04:00] Sweden that was a similar size, but they, you know, they. They have to think about climate and what work they can do in winter. So I started to, as you said, you start to think, well actually everyone farms very different. And it’s, um, you know, you can learn from others, but you really need to understand how your conditions are affecting what you can and can’t do. Um, and then, so then I got the job at Wally Power Services with as a portfolio manager for the renewables, um, fleet There. And yeah, a whole lot of really old turbines. And it was just so interesting to see that contrast between the new turbines and the old ones and um, and also being a independent service provider, what we could do and what the technicians. So many clever technicians out there on wind farms, just figuring stuff out and, and fixing things that if you tried to do that within the OEM, you get really hamstring Engineers say, oh no, you can’t. You can’t do that. You can’t fiddle with that. Whereas once you’re released from that, for better or worse, [00:05:00] the technicians are just off sorting things out. So that was really interesting to see that contrast. And now I’m with, um, tilt Renewables. So I’m the asset manager for Cooper’s Gap and Silverton Wind Farms. So I’m, I’m now seeing from the owner’s point of view how we actually manage these contracts with the OEMs and with ISPs and how we, how can we do r and m better? Matthew Stead: And from the, um, from the ISP, um, experience, um, compared to your experience now, what are some of the biggest differences that you’ve observed between the old, the other sites and the, and the new site?  Liz Beavis: Yeah, I think it, it’s really just that you’re on your own. Um, so you’re relying on good technicians. To figure things out, you can, you need a parts and service agreement with the OEM, um, so you can reach out to them and ask for support, but they’re, you are the lowest priority. So yeah, you don’t always get information, [00:06:00] so you just gotta be set up to figure things out. But then that does give you the freedom to make changes and to, to fix the things that you’re saying, whereas. Often the OEMs are so, uh, stuck with that mindset of, oh, we, we don’t want people to know we’ve got a serial defect. So we’ll just keep kind of patching things up and hopefully, hopefully no other sites find out about this. You know, instead of just saying, Hey, we know this is an issue, here’s a good way of fixing it. ’cause just all I understand, all of the liability that throws, that, that flows from that, uh, you know. You can’t handle it. Allen Hall: Does that change your perspective, knowing all those things? Do you have a, just a unique background in so many ways where you’ve seen, uh, pretty much all sides of wind operations. How do you think about that now? How are you, are you are addressing contracts differently or are you thinking about the way you staff differently just from your experience?[00:07:00] How does that play into it?  Liz Beavis: Yeah, so definitely from a owner’s point of view. I understand what the limitations are of the OEMs and the ISPs, and so I know, I know what I can push them to do and what I can’t push them to do. And even though you’ve got the contract in front of you and you know it, it says you’re gonna do this, there’s certain things where you, you know, that you need to let it slide because it’s just not reasonable to push it. You just, you just know that they can’t achieve things. Um. But then also going into new r and m contracts, you kind of know what’s critical, what to ask for, what, you know, what, what we need to make sure that we’re getting right from the start.  Allen Hall: How do you sort that out? Because I’ve heard, uh, I’ve talked to many operators. that are doing O&M and they look at the contract much like you, and then they, they look at the contract and go, okay, here’s are the things I can probably get. Here’s the things I can’t get. How did you come to that determination is just because you’ve been so close at all this time? Because I think a [00:08:00] lot of people in wind that are new look at that contract, as the rule of law and you’re gonna get everything in there. But I think the more experienced people realize it’s more of a negotiation or starting point, even  Liz Beavis: particularly, uh, like Comparing construction to O&M I say, construction’s the. sprint and O&M’s the marathon, and you’re in a relationship with this O&M provider for 10, 15, 25, 30 years, depending on your contract terms. So you can’t go in at year three and just have a big fight with each other And you know you, need to, You need to be able to work together. So it’s understanding what the value drivers are on both sides and, um. And focusing on that. So, you know, for us as the owner, we, we just want generation. So even though availability is what’s in the contract, really what we want is generation. So if we can figure things out together to get the maximum generation, and maybe that helps the O&M [00:09:00] provider save some costs because, they’re not just doing what’s in the contract, but they’re doing what actually helps us get generation. That’s, that’s kind of the. That’s how we work. And then the contracts there. If, everything falls apart, you’ve got a legal document underpinning where you can say, hold on, you were supposed to do this. This is the damages we can claim. And this is where we can go with it. But you’re not just enforcing every, clause. Because some of it’s been written so long ago, it’s not even relevant.  Allen Hall: Does that lead you down the path of shadow monitoring then?  Liz Beavis: My view is I would rather have, I would rather be at a point where I have a relationship with the OEM where we can agree that there’s no point me spending money that they’ve already spent and that. That we get access to their data. Even if I pay half of what I would spend on shadow monitoring as an additional fee to the OM provider, so they get some revenue and they provide me with the data, I think that’s a better outcome for both parties than to [00:10:00] feel like I’m there looking over their shoulder monitoring what they’re doing. So, I mean, it depends on what your relationship is, but our, our preference would be. That we’re working together and that we’re both benefiting from something rather than spending more money than we need to on doing something twice.  Matthew Stead: Maybe a question, Liz, in terms of your, you know, former, you know, thermal, uh, background, what, what sort of lessons learned or, or things did you sort of bring across from that, that previous um, experience? You know, although six years ago,  Liz Beavis: I think that the first thing was safety. There was, um. There’s a big difference and, and particularly coming into a construction site, that’s, it’s always a challenge because there’s just this time crunch and cost crunch and, and it’s all just, we need to just jump in and get everything done. We can’t stop and make sure we’re doing this safely or properly. Um, so getting my [00:11:00] team to stop thinking like that. We are here, we’re doing o and m. We’re here for the long term. If we’re gonna do it, we’re gonna do it properly. If we need to wait a couple of days to have the right tooling, that’s what we’re gonna do. And just kind of slow everyone down and then, and get the right procedures and the equipment and, and everything. Uh, so we did that. Um, and then. I think the other thing I’ve probably just brought across is understanding of the market. So I was quite involved, um, with thermal generation and, um, market and bidding and um, and I think if you come into Wind Farm o and m, you’re kind of separated from that because you are just there to maintain the turbines and you, you don’t care what the market’s doing, but your owner cares what the market’s doing. So being able to, to think about, well, what. What does my owner actually need? Um, and, and do that, you know, support that as well. Then you, you’re better at [00:12:00] delivering the o and m,  Allen Hall: right? Because it does add a little bit of perspective to it. I see a lot of operations and maintenance where availability is a thing, but it’s not like the top priority. It’s, it’s odd how they think about it. At the end of the day, you’re producing power, and I know Tilt Renewable, having been to your offices there. Is focused on availability. You’re selling power to the grid. You need to be looking at what the prices are. You’re actually monitoring that. There’s, it’s a complicated enterprise. It’s much more complex than I think, uh, you would think of a old power company, uh, particularly in the states where everything just kind of runs and it’s, it just happens in Australia. It’s a lot more freewheeling, I would say, and there’s more emphasis on. Making sure the assets are running, that they’re available and they are producing power. That must change the way you think about managing the assets and particularly. You, you, there will be problems, right? There’s always problems. Are you, are you trying to then categorize [00:13:00] problems and trying to assess when you’re gonna take turbines out? Or you’re just saying, Hey, we just can’t fix this thing until next year. There must be some sort of organization going on there. How do you think about that in terms of keeping your availability so high?  Liz Beavis: That’s one thing that I had to change my mindset. From thermal to wind because there’s a lot of work you can do on a thermal power station while it’s running. Whereas anything, anything you wanna fix on a wind turbine, you’re taking it down. And then on a thermal power station, you have a six or eight week outage where everything’s shut down, 200 people turn up, everything gets fixed. And then you run it back up again and then you hope that it doesn’t come back down. Yeah. Whereas the wind turbine, it’s like, it’s, the way I see it is just if it’s running, it’s running. You don’t go and stop it for any reason. You know, so it’s you, you only, you’re going there to do reactive work. When it stops and you’re going to do proactive annual maintenance work every 12 months, [00:14:00] and it’s really about getting the scope of your annual maintenance, right, so that you’re addressing everything. And you know, the goal is like, this is what was drilled into me with GE was the goal is you go to that turbine once a year or twice a year if it has a semi-annual. Maintenance requirement, but that’s, that’s what you’re trying to achieve. So you’re trying to get the reliability to a point where you only need to go there when it breaks, and Oh, so you only need to go there for the annual maintenance and it shouldn’t be breaking down in between. Unfortunately, that’s. Very difficult to achieve. I think. I think what it was interesting to see the older turbines, um, have a lot more engineering, uh, margin in them. Everything sort of does perform better.  Allen Hall: Well, that’s what I wanted to ask you because I do think there’s a difference between a slightly older turbine, even a turbine that was manufactured 20 years ago versus today. It does seem like there’s a lot more knowledge about those turbines. Maybe it’s just, uh, tribal knowledge. Over time you’re gonna learn more about them, but there, there is a huge knowledge [00:15:00] gap. Between on a new turbine, you just, you just don’t know what you don’t know. How are you trying to address that? Are, are you getting involved in RCAs or are you, are you trying to be proactive monitoring scada, the, it’s just a lot of your plate here. How do you try to manage all that and what’s your process there?  Liz Beavis: So the way the contract is structured, that’s all the OEM’s responsibility. Uh, but what, what we’re trying to do is say, well, we’ve got a lot of expertise in our asset management team. Involve us. Like, we’d like to help. We can ask the questions, we can tell you what we’ve seen on other sites. We can, you know, we, we can actually help with this. Um, it’s, yeah, it’s, it’s kind of awkward that, um. There’s no requirement in the RM phase for them to provide us with an RCA under this contract. So, you know, there’s some, there’s some contracts where they may have to, but, um, yeah, [00:16:00] I think that’s an oversight because we’re kind of guessing or we’re, we’re getting given. Part of the information, but we don’t necessarily have the whole story. And I think the advantage that the OEM has is that they’ve got hundreds of thousands of turbines out there and they, they’re monitoring all of them. They, they should be able to figure out what’s going on a lot easier than I can. I’m looking at two sites and saying, oh, hey, is, is that an issue? Or is, you know, they’ve got all that data. And, and that was the challenge with an RSP is that you, you’re only looking at a limited. Subset of sites, you’re not necessarily being able to put everything together, but I’m not sure that we all get the value of that knowledge, whether, whether they’re actually crunching the data or whether they’re keeping it to themselves because they don’t want us to know about serial issues. Um, but yeah, I, I feel like the OEMs could be leveraging that more.  Allen Hall: Are you able to bridge that gap sometimes with the [00:17:00]OEMs? I do feel like the OEMs have. Pretty good. Uh, at a minimum. I mean, I think a lot of times they’re really good on the back offices, on the engineering side of the technical expertise and the subject matter experts do exist there, and they are pretty quick to get to the root cause of a problem. But are you able to get to those back offices, to those engineering experts and to talk to them? Have you found a way to do that, that that kind of works for, for both sides of that, of that business?  Liz Beavis: Something I found really helpful is, um. We’ve joined some international groups. There’s a few groups around that say the O2 O, they’ve, they were O2 O wind, they’re now O2 O renewables and also epr, um, electric Power Research Institute. So we’ve joined them. We are sharing sort of general, um, breakdown information and issues. Um. Within those groups. And so then we are hearing from, you know, there’s a wind farm in Scotland that says, oh yeah, we’ve got the same [00:18:00] component. We are seeing this issue. And then I say, oh, well I better go check if we’ve got that problem. And then, you know, so, so we’re, we’re kind of owner to owner learning things, so that’s quite helpful.  Allen Hall: So you’re leveraging the other, uh, operators of the same turbines or, or really something similar to what you’re operating globally? That’s a, that’s a smart move and a lot of operators do not do that. I mean, and maybe in the States there’s a couple of, of organizations in the states, EPRI being one of them. O2 O is, I think, uh, definitely popular in Europe. They’re both very effective. So in instead of having to rely on the OM all the time, you’re basically word of mouth with other operators saying, I have this problem. Does anybody else have this problem? Have you solved it? Or maybe what the OEM has said, maybe the OEM has has told another operator what the answer is. Uh, is that the way you’re kind of thinking about attacking that problem?  Liz Beavis: Yes, but we’re not sharing any confidential information [00:19:00]through those forums.  Allen Hall: Never gonna do that. However, it does, I mean, if you get some heads nodding in those discussions, like an oh two, oh, uh, uh, meeting or even an EPRI meeting, uh, or e-cig in the United States. Basically doing something very similar. A lot of times I don’t think operators use them, the, maybe the way that they should, they, they, they turn into kind of complaint sessions instead of solutions, uh, that could be shared. Are you finding that you’re able to get to some solutions through those organizations? Liz Beavis: I probably found out more about failure modes and things to look out for. Necessarily then solutions. But yeah, it, it’s definitely, it’s definitely been valuable.  Matthew Stead: Um, and Liz, we went for a bit of a drive around your site. Once  Liz Beavis: I be how many days, Matt? You’re like, oh, come up for a day. And then I said, you’re gonna need to come for longer. Matthew Stead: The one day turned into three days. It was a wonderful time. Um, um, however, I think a part of our conversation was about. All the extra balance [00:20:00] of plant. And, um, I know you’ve got a few te uh, pet topics around balance of plant, including, um, toilet facilities. So maybe you could, uh, share your thoughts on, you know, the, the forgotten part of the, the site. Liz Beavis: Okay. Well, I can talk about toilets. Um, I think, I think we got away with. Um, small wind farms with just an o and m building and, um, technicians could drive back to the toilet pretty easily. Now. Cooper’s Gap Wind Farm is um, uh, 123 turbines. The furthest turbine is an hour’s drive. No one’s driving, you know. Back from the turbine and then to the r and m building and then back to their work site. So, um, we need to, we need to consider that in the design phase, but also I’ve just been talking about it every opportunity ’cause um, people just aren’t aware and that we need to think about what facilities we’re providing to our technicians. And particularly in Australia, we’ve got a big [00:21:00] energy transition we’re trying to deliver and we’re not gonna get the workforce. If people think that wind farms aren’t nice places to work, so I, I think it’s really important. So I’ve, um, I have purchased a demountable containerized toilet facility that’s gonna go out into one of our furthest corners of the wind farm. Um, so I’m gonna establish that and then look at where else we need to put them. And that was, um, $50,000 Australian delivered. So it’s really. A small cost considering everything else we spend on that one farm. Um, just to provide suitable facilities for our workforce. So, uh, I’m encouraging people to think about that and I’ve had some good conversations since I brought it up at wma, so it’s been good. Matthew Stead: Yeah, it also struck me several, um, several challenges were a much bigger issue than you may have thought them to be at the start.  Liz Beavis: I think what I found interesting is, uh, o over all the different wind farms is, um, it’s [00:22:00] really difficult to predict what the civil cost is gonna be. You, you can have some wind farms that are just dead flat and have very minimal civil costs, but as soon as you build a wind farm. On a ridge, you know, ridge line and you’ve got lots of bridges and steep roads and drainage issues. Yeah. And then depending on the erod ability of the soil and the rainfall, suddenly you’re out there grading pretty regularly. Um, I have now learned way too much about civil engineering, and it’s not my area of interest, but, um, I think there’s, there’s better decisions that can be made during construction and. Design stage of the wind farm. There’s, you know, there’s some roads, uh, I’ve driven around as a civil contractor at one of my sites and, um, he was involved during construction and he’s also a landholder and he said, well, I told them to put the road over there where it would’ve been sort of gentle slope up the hill, but they wanted to just build a shorter road. So they [00:23:00] just put a straight up the hill and then they had to bring, um, extra machines in to tow all the components up the hill. ’cause they made it too steep. But that’s then what they’ve left us. For RM to maintain, you know, so that it’s just bad decisions and, and I think it’s, yeah, it gets very fraught during construction. And then, um, you know, towards the end you’re just trying to get the project finished and you’re trying to get handover and you’re just worried about the turbines, you know, like what’s happening with these generators. And all of that becomes a focus. And meanwhile, the, the civil work hasn’t been finished to the standard and the drains haven’t been built to the drawing. And, and that’s just. The last thing on anyone’s list. ’cause we’re trying to get the turbines right. Um, but yeah, it’s, it’s a cost that you then wear for the rest of the project, so it’s worth thinking about. Um, and in Australia we’ve also, it’s quite common for the electrical balancer plant to be maintained by the OEM. Um, and we’re starting to find it’s not really their area of [00:24:00] expertise. They’re not really set up for it. You know, there’s sort of a question mark whether that’s. The best approach or whether, uh, as an owner, we are better to split that out and look after it ourselves, but then that complicates availability guarantees. And who’s responsible for the underground cable? Yes. And there’s, there’s a lot to think about.  Allen Hall: I was gonna ask you about that because that is an important difference, uh, in Australia where the BOP seems to be, uh, more, or the responsibility of the operator than the OEM, and that must be at least somewhat Australian specific because of the nature of the country and the difficulties that are involved there, but. Does that mean that as you, as the operator need to be bringing on people that know, uh, substation, architecture, underground cables, transformers, pads, uh, roads, all that, is that something that you just have decided that it makes more sense to do and we can probably do it [00:25:00] better, uh, as a, to make availability better and make the site more accessible? Is that, is that the thought process that went into that?  Liz Beavis: I think the driver was, um. The lenders. So, so finance, um, they, and that’s, that’s why that there was a real trend for the fully wrapped contract. So a, a 25 year fully wrapped contract and, and the finance world is de-risked, you know, it’s magically de-risked because, because you’ve locked it in and it’s all just gonna get done. And it’s, and now I think everyone’s realizing, well, it’s not actually DeRoot. Like there’s, there’s a lot. That we need to manage and, and now we’ve lost control over it. And actually maybe we’d like to pull that back, but it, it’s, it’s site specific. You know what you. What makes sense to, to give to the o and m contractor versus separating it out and managing it  Allen Hall: Well then let’s talk about the two wind farms you are involved with day to day, Silverton [00:26:00] and Cooper’s Gap, and now they are not next door to one another. Silverton’s in New South Wales, far west. Right. And then, uh, Cooper’s Gap is up in Queensland, way up north Counter by Brisbane. Uh, those are what, 500,000 miles apart from one another. They’re a long ways away.  Liz Beavis: Yeah, I haven’t looked at how far they’re, but um, so I live near Cooper’s Gap, so everyone in Melbourne’s quite pleased with that because it’s a pain for them to get here. ’cause it, I, it’s a three hours, I’m three hours drive from Brisbane. That’s not even North Queensland. That’s, I’m still in Southeast Queensland. Really.  Allen Hall: Right. True. Yeah.  Liz Beavis: So then for me to get to Broken Hill, I have to drive to Brisbane and then fly to Sydney or fly to Adelaide and then fly into Broken Hill. So it’s two flies. So we did have, we’ve got another asset manager who was very involved with Silverton, uh, for a long time, and she lives in Sydney. And so I. When I came in, because I lived near Cooper’s Gap, obviously I took Cooper’s Gap and then it made sense for me to also have Silverton because it’s another [00:27:00] GE three X site. So that’s why I’ve got those two. Yeah. Uh, even though it’s not my closest site, so I go out to Silverton about four times a year. Um. I make sure I spend a week there and I drive around and look at everything, and I go up tower and I spend time with the team and I, I do feel like I don’t have as much control over that site as Cooper’s Gap. I’m here most days and I’m, and I’m in the pre-start and I see where all the teams are going, and I go and talk to them. Yeah, so I, I get a lot more information and I think as an asset manager, it’s really important to be on site and to be up tower and to be talking to everyone. Um, so when I do go to Silverton, I make sure I go there for a long time, or I see some owners will just pop in for the day, or they, they’ll sort of come in at 10 o’clock in the morning and, and then leave. So they don’t even see preset. You can’t really get a feel for what’s going on in site if you’re not. Um, so I would like to be at Silverton more often, but [00:28:00] I just don’t like the 12 hours of traveling it takes me to get there. Um, but um, we have, so teams is amazing, right? Like what we can do remotely now. Um, I have a fortnightly call with the site manager and we go through what turbines are on and what’s off and what’s he working on and what issues. And, um, so I do get a lot of information. Um, not being on site and, and all the systems that we have access to, I’m constantly spying on them. They all know that. But also I’m there to help. Like, I’ll, I’ll read the fault code and go, what does this fault code mean? That sounds really bad. And they’re like, oh yeah, we better go check that. So, um, yeah, we we’re working together. Um. And it’s really just, yeah, they know that we’re, we just wanna try and get the availability up. We don’t wanna be charging them damages all the time. We, it, it doesn’t really cover our costs. So it’s better for all of us that we just improve the availability and it doesn’t matter who’s doing it, we just need to figure it out. [00:29:00] Allen Hall: Well, Liz, you’re a busy person and in your off time you co-founded an organization called Power Up Queensland and you mentor female engineers. Uh, and you have done that for a while throughout your career. What’s your message to women that are considering entering the wind energy sector?  Liz Beavis: Oh, we need more women in wind. Onsite, not just in the, in the head office. And, um, I’m fixing the toilet situation, so I’ve got it under control. Um, yeah, it’s, it’s really sad when I sort of look around at preset and there’s, I’m, I’m the only woman in the room usually. Um, but yeah, I, like, I go up tower and, um. I think it’s, it’s a lot of fun if you’re, if you’re someone that likes heights and doing something a bit more physical. And I think also the, um, for the, from the trade point of view, you get to work across mechanical and electrical. So if you’re not, uh, you know, if you’re interested in sort of working across your trade instead [00:30:00] of just a purely being a mechanic or an electrician, I think it’s a really interesting, um, uh, workplace to be in. You get. And, and there’s lots of civil work to do and, um. And then as an asset manager, you know, you can, you can come into that from a, from a mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineer. There’s, there’s lots of civil work to do, but even in our team, we’ve got people from finance and accounting backgrounds and, um, trade backgrounds. So it’s, it’s, um, something that you can come. From a broad range of, um, disciplines. Um, and I just, I love being out and about this morning before I came on the call, I had to go out and put some signs out for a biosecurity issue. So, so I like, that’s the kind of thing, like I, I’m not stuck in the office. I just go for a drive and put some signs on the gate and yeah. So it’s, you’re not stuck in the office. I think it’s, it’s really. It’s, it’s a really awesome job. [00:31:00] So I encourage, yeah, people that want, don’t wanna be in the office and actually be outdoors and involved and doing some physical stuff. It’s a good job.  Allen Hall: Well, Liz, you’re a wealth of knowledge and uh, it’s always great to see you in Australia and thanks for coming to the Woma event. If people wanna reach out to you and connect about o and m issues or entering the wind industry, how can they do that?  Liz Beavis: Um, so I’m on LinkedIn. Maybe I can just put my email in the show notes because I get, I get a lot of LinkedIn connection requests and I sort of don’t know who’s who.  Allen Hall: We’ll definitely put your email in the show notes, and I know we’ve had a lot of discussions of, of getting you on this podcast. I’ve been really looking forward to this discussion, and this has been great. We need to have you on more often. So, Liz, the invitation is. Thank you so much for joining us on this podcast and yeah, we’ll see you soon.  Liz Beavis: Thanks [00:32:00] El.

On Easter Sunday, Jason Elsmore invites us to behold the King - to truly look, see, and focus our attention on Jesus. In this message from John 20, we discover that Jesus is not just any king, but the Risen King, bringing living hope. He is a Kind King, restoring what is broken. He is a Peaceful King, offering peace with God and peace for our hearts. And he is a Victorious King, who has overcome sin and death forever. _____If you need prayer, we're here for you. Reach out at ⁠www.gatewaybaptist.com.au/prayerNew to faith or returning to Jesus today? We'd love to help you take a next step. Reach out via gtwy.au/online and our team will connect with you.Subscribe for more content to help you grow as a fully devoted follower of Jesus: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GatewayBaptistChurchAus?sub_confirmation=1Key Scriptures:John 20:1–10John 20:11–18John 20:19–23John 20:24–291 Peter 1:3–4Colossians 1:19–20Philippians 4:6–7Romans 8:11 Corinthians 15:55–57________________________Gateway Baptist Church meets across six locations in South-East Queensland and online.For over 90 years, we've been committed to guiding people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus.Learn more about us at ⁠https://gatewaybaptist.com.au⁠ or join us on Sundays at ⁠gtwy.au/live#EasterSunday #HeIsRisen #KingJesus #LivingHope #Resurrection #GatewayBaptist #Gospel #Salvation #Jesus #Faith #Christian #Church #Churchonline #GatewayOnline #JasonElsmore 

On Easter Sunday, Carl invites us to behold the King - to truly look, see, and focus our attention on Jesus. In this message from John 20, we discover that Jesus is not just any king, but the Risen King and that we get to celebrate Easter Sunday every Sunday. _____If you need prayer, we're here for you. Reach out at ⁠www.gatewaybaptist.com.au/prayerNew to faith or returning to Jesus today? We'd love to help you take a next step. Reach out via gtwy.au/online and our team will connect with you.________________________Gateway Baptist Church meets across six locations in South-East Queensland and online.For over 90 years, we've been committed to guiding people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus.Learn more about us at ⁠https://gatewaybaptist.com.au⁠ or join us on Sundays at ⁠gtwy.au/live

The late Widjabul Wieybal woman of the Bundjalung Nation Rhoda Roberts lived through great loss and grief, in the midst of becoming one of Australia's most influential cultural leaders in the arts (R). Content Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are warned that this episode of Conversations includes the names and voice of someone who has died, used in accordance with the wishes of their family.Aunty Rhoda Roberts AO, a guiding force in Australia's arts scene and the woman who coined the term "Welcome to Country", died in March at the age of 66 after being diagnosed with cancer.Rhoda grew up with the lessons her father taught her and her siblings about ignoring racism in their town and not allowing themselves to become victims.Rhoda is a member of the Bundjalung nation, Widjabul clan of Northern New South Wales and South East Queensland; and her father grew up on a mission near Lismore, where his family fought to maintain their language and culture.Rhoda had a twin sister called Lois, but their relationship was shattered just days before their 21st birthday, when Lois was left with a brain injury in an horrific car crash.Rhoda went on to become an actor, journalist, broadcaster, director and festival programmer.It was during her role as creative director of the Awakening segment of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Opening Ceremony that her sister Lois went missing.Six months later, Rhoda's fears were realised when a hiker found a body in the bush.Originally broadcast in September 2016.Listen to Rudi Bremer's episode of Awaye about the legacy of Rhoda Roberts.This episode of Conversations was produced by Pam O'Brien.It explores grief, death, tragedy, traumatic brain injury, TBI, First Nations, Aboriginal Australians, racism, prejudice, fathers and daughters, sibling relationships, losing a sister, performing arts, Aboriginal arts, race relations, family trauma, Lismore, Northern Rivers.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.

What does Jesus turning water into wine at Cana really mean? In this Palm Sunday message from John 2, Tim Lucas helps us see that Jesus' first sign was far more than a miracle of provision. It revealed His glory, pointed to His power to cleanse what religious ritual never could, and foreshadowed the new covenant He would establish through His blood at Easter._____If you need prayer, we're here for you. Reach out at ⁠www.gatewaybaptist.com.au/prayerNew to faith or returning to Jesus today? We'd love to help you take a next step. Reach out via gtwy.au/online and our team will connect with you.Subscribe for more content to help you grow as a fully devoted follower of Jesus: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GatewayBaptistChurchAus?sub_confirmation=1Key Scriptures:John 2:1–11John 1:17John 10:10John 12:12–13John 13:1Matthew 26:27–29Romans 3:23Romans 6:23Romans 10:9Psalm 103:12Isaiah 1:18Revelation 19:6–9________________________Gateway Baptist Church meets across six locations in South-East Queensland and online.For over 90 years, we've been committed to guiding people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus.Learn more about us at ⁠https://gatewaybaptist.com.au⁠ or join us on Sundays at ⁠gtwy.au/live#GospelOfJohn #WaterIntoWine #John2 #EncounterJesus #GatewayBaptist #Gospel #Salvation #Jesus #Faith #Christian #Church #Churchonline #GatewayOnline #JasonElsmore #TimLucas

What if the greatest barrier between you and God is not your weakness, but your striving? In this message from John 3, Jason Elsmore looks at Jesus' encounter with Nicodemus who was a deeply religious, respected, and moral man who still needed a brand-new beginning with God. Jesus makes it clear that no one can enter the kingdom by effort, religion, or self-righteousness, but only by being born again through the Spirit. _____If you need prayer, we're here for you. Reach out at ⁠www.gatewaybaptist.com.au/prayerNew to faith or returning to Jesus today? We'd love to help you take a next step. Reach out via gtwy.au/online and our team will connect with you.Subscribe for more content to help you grow as a fully devoted follower of Jesus: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GatewayBaptistChurchAus?sub_confirmation=1Key Scriptures:John 3:1–17Matthew 5:20Matthew 5:48Ezekiel 36:25–272 Corinthians 4:16Numbers 21:4–9John 7:50–52John 19:38–40Luke 23:39–43________________________Gateway Baptist Church meets across six locations in South-East Queensland and online.For over 90 years, we've been committed to guiding people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus.Learn more about us at ⁠https://gatewaybaptist.com.au⁠ or join us on Sundays at ⁠gtwy.au/live#GospelOfJohn #Nicodemus #John3 #EncounterJesus #GatewayBaptist #Gospel #Salvation #Jesus #Faith #Christian #Church #Churchonline #GatewayOnline #JasonElsmore

LIVE TOUR TICKETS - BUY HERE! In this episode, I'm opening up about a month where things didn't quite go to plan. I've experienced rejection, opportunities falling apart, and moments where I could have easily slipped into doubt. But instead of seeing these moments as things going wrong, I've been asking a very different question…What if this is happening for me?What if the right person is about to appear?What if a better opportunity is on its way?What if this moment of resistance is actually an invitation to expand?We dive into the power of reframing the challenges in our lives and how the energy we bring to our dreams can either push them away… or magnetise them toward us.I also talk about:✨ Where resistance might be showing up in your life ~ and how to shift your perspective✨ Why the energy of desperation repels what we want (and how to play a little “hard to get” with your dreams)✨ Why we shouldn't chase our dreams just to feel something ~ we need to embody the feeling first✨ The difference between a higher power and your higher self✨ How expanding your life sends a powerful signal to the universe that you're ready for more✨ And I share the oracle cards I pulled for the year and how they're already unfolding in the most magical waysIf things haven't been going the way you hoped lately, this episode is here to remind you that you still get to choose your story.Let the magic begin.Cleo xxVisit Pass Around the Smile here!Join my Facebook community group here!Find me on Instagram@passaroundthesmile@cleomasseyFind me on Tik Tok@cleomassey_The Pass Around the Smile podcast is recorded on Bundjalung Country, in South East Queensland, Australia. We acknowledge the Yugambeh people of the Bundjalung Nation, the traditional owners of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Today's episode is a powerful one! I'm joined by the beautiful Rochelle Fox ~ founder of Mindspo and a woman who is doing truly transformative work in the world of meditation, manifestation, and reconnecting with your inner voice.What I love most about Rochelle's work is that it comes from lived experience. Her journey into meditation wasn't just curiosity or trend-based spirituality. It came from navigating deep anxiety, trauma, and eventually being diagnosed with PTSD. She shares so openly about how suppressed trauma showed up in her life ~ hypervigilance, attachment, wearing a mask, people-pleasing, even lying in certain situations because she never truly felt safe.She describes having an inner voice that felt like “the meanest girl in school” constantly in her ear… and how meditation quite literally changed her life.In this episode, we talk about: Following your true calling and going off the “script” society hands you How anxiety can sometimes disguise itself as intuition (and how to tell the difference) A powerful story about listening to intuitive nudges The role of EFT and shamanic shaking ~ and how animals naturally shake after life-threatening experiences (and how we can relate that to modern stress like emails, bills, and pressure) Rochelle's road to being diagnosed with PTSD and how that awareness shifted everything How manifestation isn't just mindset ~ it's alignment between your body and your mind What to do when your manifestations haven't materialised after months How to step into the version of you who already has the life you desireWe also dive into a really magnetic chapter of Rochelle's life in Budapest, where she felt deeply aligned, spacious, and in flow ~ and how that version of her was able to manifest with ease compared to times she felt blocked or contracted.If you've ever struggled with a loud inner critic, felt disconnected from your intuition, or wondered why your manifestations aren't landing… this episode is for you!A Gift for My Smilies Rochelle has generously offered 50% off a yearly subscription to the Mindspo App, plus a free trial.You can access the offer here:http://mindspo.app/75regulate(Just a heads up ~ this deal is only accessible via this link and isn't available directly in the App Store.)AND if you are interested in participating in Rochelle's Meditation & Regulation Teacher Certification - you can get $250 USD off by using the code - CLEO Access below: https://mindspo.com/teachertrainingPASS AROUND THE SMILE TICKETS FOR MY LIVE SHOW BELOW!Buy Melbourne tickets hereBuy Sydney tickets hereBuy Gold Coast tickets hereJoin my Facebook community group here!The Pass Around the Smile podcast is recorded on Bundjalung Country, in South East Queensland, Australia. We acknowledge the Yugambeh people of the Bundjalung Nation, the traditional owners of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

TICKETS FOR MY LIVE SHOW BELOW!Buy Melbourne tickets here Buy Sydney tickets hereBuy Gold Coast tickets hereIn this episode, I'm taking you right behind the scenes of the Pass Around the Smile tour.....the magic, the momentum, and honestly… the many, MANY challenges that came up for me in January.I'm sharing the real emotional rollercoaster of bringing this dream to life... the excitement, the fear, the self-doubt, and the moments where I questioned everything. This is a raw recap of what it looks like when you're expanding, even when it feels uncomfortable.We then dive deep into frequency and vibration — the true drivers of manifestation. I break down how the beliefs we repeatedly feed (often without realising it) keep us stuck in negative, stagnant cycles… and how shifting what we feed our mind and nervous system can completely change the reality we experience.We talk about: How we let our current reality control us — when reality is actually shaped by our perception How we unknowingly create distance between ourselves and our desires Why feeling the emotions of your dream before it happens is so powerful The difference between hoping and truly believing with conviction Overthinking, self-sabotage, and the Law of Rhythm And a very personal realisation: how constantly telling people how scared I was of this tour was actually blocking what I was trying to manifestThis episode is for you if you feel like you're doing “all the right things” but still feel stuck… or if you're on the edge of something big and fear keeps creeping in. ✨Let the magic begin,Cleo xxVisit Pass Around the Smile here!Join my Facebook community group here!Find me on Instagram@passaroundthesmile@cleomasseyFind me on Tik Tok@cleomassey_The Pass Around the Smile podcast is recorded on Bundjalung Country, in South East Queensland, Australia. We acknowledge the Yugambeh people of the Bundjalung Nation, the traditional owners of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

In today's episode, ‘Five Steps to Becoming the Most Magnetic Version of You' I break down the below steps! I hope this has you feeling heard, seen and INSPIRED! Your Mindset is Everything - So Treat It Like It Is! Create Space for Change, Ideas & Opportunities Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway Clarity Comes from Movement, Not Overthinking Self Worth - Stop Putting Others on PedestalsA big thank you to Britt from With Purpose Fitness and Confidence Coaching for sponsoring this episode. Get in touch or view Britt's socials below!With Purpose Fitness and Confidence Coaching WebsiteBrittany's Instagram! Learn more and sign up to my 3 Day Manifestation Course, Reset & Receive Here! Visit Pass Around the Smile here!Join my Facebook community group here!Find me on Instagram@passaroundthesmile@cleomasseyFind me on Tik Tok@cleomassey_The Pass Around the Smile podcast is recorded on Bundjalung Country, in South East Queensland, Australia. We acknowledge the Yugambeh people of the Bundjalung Nation, the traditional owners of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.