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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

We kick things off by sharing cringe-worthy stories of their own wedding day mishaps, from runaway veils to surprise pregnancies. A few lucky listeners call in with their catastrophic wedding moments as well. The hosts reminisce about their glory days beating future sports celebrities like tennis pro Mark Philippoussis and Olympic swimmer Kieran Perkins. Nikki even once bested eventual Australian softball player Sandra Avery's pitching record. In a somber moment, Ash and Nikki discuss the recent passings of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne and wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan. They fondly remember Hogan's larger-than-life persona and 24-inch pythons. Later, a passionate listener calls in to settle the great "Parmi vs. Parma" debate once and for all. Nikki reluctantly concedes that Parmi is the proper Queensland term. Timestamps: 3:24 - Ash and Nikki share disastrous wedding stories 8:12 - Listeners call in with their wedding horror stories 15:18 - Beating future sports stars back in the day 22:34 - Remembering Hulk Hogan and Ozzy Osbourne 29:12 - Settling the "Parmi vs. Parma" debate Key Takeaways: - Even picture-perfect weddings can go hilariously wrong - Ash and Nikki have some impressive claims to fame over future sports stars - Hulk Hogan left a huge cultural impact as a larger-than-life icon - "Parmi" reigns supreme as the official Queensland term CTA: For more laughs and unpredictability, be sure to listen to the full episode of the Ash and Nikki podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the end of the month and Feeney Files with Jessie McCrone is back.We've got a lot to cover this month, including:✈️ Albanese's trip to China. Did he bring enough treats back for all of us?

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

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In this SAFE SPACE episode, Jess sits down with Steph Trethewey to explore what it’s really like to be a rural mum, isolated, without support, and raising a newborn in the middle of nowhere. Former TV journalist Steph left her high-profile career behind to raise a family on a remote Tasmanian farm, but what followed was a brutal mental health spiral into postnatal depression. Cut off from her community, career, and sense of identity, she found herself deeply unravelling, an experience shared by many rural mothers across Australia. In this powerful conversation, Steph shares the unseen toll of rural motherhood, including staggering statistics: over 70% of rural mums say isolation is the hardest part of parenting, and half don’t have access to a mother’s group. This is a must-hear episode about resilience, breaking down, and the strength it takes to ask for help. Is there somebody you'd like to share this episode with? Just tap the 3 dots above ⬆︎ and pass it on LINKS: Out of Steph’s darkness came Motherland, a community for bush mums that has became a lifeline for rural women across Australia. Listen to the Motherland Australia Podcast here If you love what we do, why not follow the show, and rate and review on Apple or Spotify CREDITS:Host: Jessica RoweGuest: Steph TretheweyExecutive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Nat MarshallDigital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben is joined by Kevin Bonham and Chris Monnox to discuss the results of the Tasmanian state election and prospects for the formation of a new government. This podcast is supported by the Tally Room's supporters on Patreon. If you find this podcast worthwhile please consider giving your support. You can listen to an ad-free version of this podcast if you sign up via Patreon for $8 or more per month. And $8 donors can now join the Tally Room Discord server.

Australia's birth rate is teetering on the edge of a new low. So is it time to dust off the baby bonus and try to reboot population growth, or do we need completely different solutions to tackle this "baby recession"? And in headlines today Tasmanians may not find out who will govern them for some time as election votes are counted and major parties attempt to make deals with the cross bench to form minority government; The Israeli military has issued evacuation orders in areas of central Gaza packed with displaced Palestinians, where it hasn't operated so far in its war with Hamas, while medics say at least 30 people have been killed waiting for aid; Late-night hosts have been voicing their support for Stephen Colbert after he announced CBS will cancel The Late Show in May, amid rumours the show was axed to appease US president Donald Trump and allow the smooth sale of the show’s parent company; Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has warned the crowd at the first show since the viral kiss cam drama that the cameras were about to head out into the crowd, as the cheating CEO caught out resigns THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Hayley Fisher, Economist & Economics of Family specialist, University of Sydney Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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AFL Sunday with Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling, discussing what's making news in the AFL in Round 19. Chris Rowbottom joins the team with the fallout from the Tasmanian state election and the ramifications for the proposed stadium in the Apple Isle.

Nearly 50% of Tasmanians struggle with literacy. Kaitlyn shares her lived experience with literacy and the changes she decided to make for herself by joining 26Ten as an adult learner. She shares her past struggles, and we celebrate her newfound love of reading and writing.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodThank you to the whole TWICS team for the incredible behind-the-scenes volunteering every week! Host: Dr Olly Dove (Insta: ols_dove)Co-Host: Anna Abela Production: Ryan SmithMedia & Promotion: Georgia Stewart (@ggstew25)

Tasmanians have voted in their second state election in as many years. The count suggests the Liberals are in the box seat to rule, with the incumbent government's vote rising and Labor's collapsing. The known results include former federal MP Bridget Archer successfully switching to state politics.

A man shot dead by police in Townsville; Tasmanian's leaders make their final appearances before counting begins in the state election; A teenage Socceroos star signed by UK Club Watford.

Tasmanian voters are heading to the polls for the fourth time in seven years. Premier Jeremy Rockliff and Tasmanian Opposition Leader Dean Winter are set to go head-to-head in the election on Saturday, July 19. SBS Nepali spoke to Nepali and Bhutanese community members in the island state about their priorities for this election. - टास्मेनियामा पछिल्लो सात वर्षभित्रको चौथो राज्य निर्वाचन शनिवार, जुलाई १९ मा हुँदैछ। सन् २०१४ देखि सत्तामा रहेको राज्यको लिबरल पार्टीका वर्तमान प्रिमियर जेरेमी रक्लिफको प्रमुख प्रतिस्पर्धीका रूपमा टास्मेनियन लेबर पार्टीका डीन विन्टर उठेका छन्। यसपालिको निर्वाचनमा कस्ता प्राथमिकताहरूलाई ध्यानमा राखेर भोट हाल्दै हुनुहुन्छ र नयाँ सरकारबाट रहेका अपेक्षाहरूबारे राज्यका नेपाली र भुटानी समुदायका सदस्यहरूसँग एसबीएस नेपालीले गरेको कुराकानी सुन्नुहोस्।

A Palestinian woman released from immigration detention in Sydney; Tasmanians prepare to vote in the state's second election in two years; and in swimming, Australian Moesha Johnson wins a second gold medal at the World Aquatics Championships.

Tasmanians head to the polls for their second state election in two years; Heavy fighting resumes in Syria between the Druze and Bedouin tribes; And in rugby league, Papua New Guinea's NRL director steps down over corruption allegations.

An Australian man has been found dead in Thailand just hours after another tourist died in the same building Three LAPD officers killed in an explosion Tasmanians head to the polls againSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this exciting episode of The Roar, part of the Australian Deer Podcast. Join host Paul Gray and Sean Kilkenny, Leader of Advocacy and Deer Management at the ADA, as they discuss monumental news for deer hunters in Australia. The Snowy River and Irinundra National Parks in Victoria have been opened for seasonal recreational deer hunting, a landmark achievement years in the making. This episode delves into the journey and persistence of the Australian Deer Association, working with government officials like Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister Steve Dimopoulos to make this dream a reality. Discover the significance of this victory for the hunting community and how it sets a precedent for the future of national parks in Australia. Alongside this significant development, the episode also covers the upcoming Tasmanian election and its implications for deer hunters, as well as new legislative opportunities in New South Wales. Tune in for all this and more, only on The Roar on the Australian Deer Podcast.

Life, Culture and Current Events from a Biblical Perspective with Neil Johnson. Neil and Ashlyn discuss insights on the Tasmanian State Elections on the 19th of July 2025.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Australian man has been found dead in Thailand just hours after another tourist died in the same building Three LAPD officers killed in an explosion Tasmanians head to the polls againSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join me on the second segment of my ecotourism trip to Tasmania, Australia (my unscientific, amateur, American, vegan, wombat-obsessed perspective) with all my own audio recordings from my June 2025 trip. This 58-minute (part 2) segment of the trip takes you along with me to my favorite part -- Maria Island National Park and its wombats, kangaroos and wallabies, stingrays, and ruby red anemones, and the culling issue of marsupial "overpopulation" -- through to Port Arthur Historic Convict Site, then on to the city of Hobart, with insights from my Conference on Communication and Environment #COCE2025 (at Univ of Tasmania), including compelling audio clips from Tassie Green Party pioneers who spoke to us -- Bob Brown and Christine Milne. As retired Members of Parliament, and forest/river and gender activists, Christine and Bob have refreshingly candid political advice for activists that also gives listeners insights into current Australian politics. Plus you get to hear their cool Aussie accents (much better than my one attempt early on to do an Aussie accent). "Bad Weather" pronounced "Beed Weeth-uh." (side note: I loved the cool weather there in their winter and the sunny days on the coast). If you like my ecotourist ramblings and low-tech audio, make sure you've listened to Tassie podcast part 1 in the previous podcast posting. And see photos and videos from my trip at https://www.facebook.com/InTunetoNature  Idea: You can do a drinking game every time I talk about wombat poop, the ferry, and how adorable any marsupial is. Note: All the animal audio and photos here are of free-living/wild animals (no one was captive in a zoo or sanctuary), which did limit the number of other animal species I interacted with (no Tasmanian Devils or platypuses this time), but I felt it was a more natural and respectful way to interact (it was the animal individual's choice to get near me or allow me nearer to them). And I had an amazing time, and was elated for every wild animal I saw (like fairy wrens or swamp hens at outdoor bistro tables eating my chia pudding cup). As part of me compensating for the greenhouse gas emitted from my international trip, I made some donations to the Tasmanian Land Conservancy and the Aboriginal Land Council of Tasmania and the Friends of Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. "In Tune to Nature" is a weekly radio show airing Wednesdays at 6pm Eastern Time on 89.3FM-Atlanta radio and streaming worldwide on wrfg.org (Radio Free Georgia, a nonprofit indie station) hosted by me, Carrie Freeman, or Melody Paris. The show's website and my contact info can be found at https://wrfg.org/intunetonature/  Tell me about wildlife experiences YOU have had in Australia or any comments on my Tasmania trip, and I might mention it on a future show. Thank you, friends! Take care of yourself and others, including other species, like wombats! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on In Tune to Nature do not necessarily reflect those of WRFG, its board, staff or volunteers.   

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This Saturday, Tasmanians will go to the polls again. The state election is the fourth in just over seven years, and many are hoping it will finally put to rest the chaos and animosity of successive minority governments. Climate and environment editor – and Tasmanian – Adam Morton speaks to Reged Ahmad about the issues front of mind for voters and whether whoever wins office will work across the aisle to get things done

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Ben is joined by William Bowe from the Poll Bludger to discuss the latest Tasmanian state polls and go through Tasmania's five electorates one by one, discussing the race and possible winners in each division. We refer extensively to Kevin Bonham's blog post breaking down the latest DemosAu poll This podcast is supported by the Tally Room's supporters on Patreon. If you find this podcast worthwhile please consider giving your support. You can listen to an ad-free version of this podcast if you sign up via Patreon for $8 or more per month. And $8 donors can now join the Tally Room Discord server.

I'm so excited to share my three-week ecotourism trip through Tasmania, Australia. This 50-minute podcast is the first of a multi-part podcast series I created from the audio that I took along my June 2025 trip (and you can pair that with the gorgeous photos I posted on https://www.facebook.com/InTunetoNature ) to get a feel for this extraordinary place, and its animals, like wombats, kangaroos, wallabies, seals, whales, sheep, cows, and birds like cockatoos, forest ravens, magpies, wrens, and kookaburras. Often I'm adding in my own audio commentary and context as an American traveler and animal and environmental advocate, but other times I'm just quietly recording the voices and sounds around me, particularly the other animals there. Across the full series exploring Tasmania (or lutruwita, as the Aborignal Palawa people have called their homeland for 40,000 years), the itinerary I'll take you on is first a quick visit to Melbourne on the front end of the trip (hello city Cockatoo), and then we spend a week traveling through Northern and Eastern Tasmania, starting at beautiful Dove Lake in Cradle Mountain National Park (where I see my first wombats), through the second largest city, Launceston, and the wine and agricultural region, over to the East Coast to the iconic wineglass bay in Freycinet National Park (this is Part 1). And then in future podcasts, I take the ferry to Maria Island (with so many wild animals, including kangaroos) and Port Arthur historic convict site, then South, over to the largest city, Hobart, for a week for my participation in the Conference on Communication and Environment at Univ of Tasmania, and a post-conference on Deep Ecology with esteemed activist John Seed (and we also get to meet two of their biggest environmental activists who started the Green Party in Australia, Christine Milne and Bob Brown). Then before flying out of Melbourne, on the mainland of Australia, I share my tour of the Great Ocean Road where I got to see my first wild koalas up in the eucalyptus trees, and a kookaburra, black and white magpies, and kangaroos at their gorgeous national parks. Note: all the animal audio and photos here are of wild/free-living animals (no one was captive in a zoo or sanctuary), which did limit the number of other animal species I interacted with (no Tasmanian Devils or platypuses this time), but I felt it was a more natural and respectful way to interact (it was the animal individual's choice to get near me or allow me nearer to them). And I had an amazing time, and was elated for every wild animal I saw (even wrens or swamp hens at outdoor bistro tables), plus I enjoyed the human Aussies I met as well. Love their accents! As part of my compensation for the resources used and greenhouse gas emitted from my international trip, I made some donations to the Tasmanian Land Conservancy and the Aboriginal Land Council of Tasmania and the Friends of Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. "In Tune to Nature" is a weekly radio show airing Wednesdays at 6pm Eastern Time on 89.3FM-Atlanta radio and streaming worldwide on wrfg.org (Radio Free Georgia, a nonprofit indie station) hosted by me, Carrie Freeman, or Melody Paris. The show's website and my contact info can be found at https://wrfg.org/intunetonature/  Tell me about wild life experiences you have had in Australia or any comments on my Tasmania trip, and I might mention it on a future show. Thank you, friends! Take care of yourself and others, including other species, like wombats! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on In Tune to Nature do not necessarily reflect those of WRFG, its board, staff or volunteers. 

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

On Flinders Island in Bass Strait sits a little-known place, significant to not only Tasmanian and Australian history ... but global history. It's known as Wybalenna and it's a place of deep sorrow for the Aboriginal community. But in more recent years an effort has been underway to make it a more comfortable place for the Aboriginal community to spend time for healing and truth-telling. With the community gathering there this week to mark NAIDOC week and continue the truth-telling that's been happening since colonisation. - فلنڈرز آئی لینڈ میں باس اسٹریٹ پر ایک کم معروف مقام موجود ہے جو نہ صرف تسمانیہ اور آسٹریلین تاریخ بلکہ عالمی تاریخ کے لیے بھی اہمیت کا حامل ہے۔ یہ مقام وائبلینا (Wybalenna) کے نام سے جانا جاتا ہے اور مقامی ایب اوریجنل کمیونٹی کے لیے گہرے دکھ اور صدمے کی جگہ ہے۔ تاہم حالیہ برسوں میں اسے ایک ایسا مقام بنانے کی کوشش کی جا رہی ہے جہاں ایب اوریجنل لوگ روحانی تسکین کے ساتھ تلخ تاریخی سچائی بیان کر سکیں۔ اس ہفتے کمیونٹی یہاں NAIDOC ہفتہ منانے اور نوآبادیاتی دور سے جاری سچ بیان کرنے کی روایت کو برقرار رکھنے کے لیے اکٹھی ہو رہی ہے۔

On Flinders Island in Bass Strait sits a little-known place, significant to not only Tasmanian and Australian history ... but global history. It's known as Wybalenna and it's a place of deep sorrow for the Aboriginal community. But in more recent years an effort has been underway to make it a more comfortable place for the Aboriginal community to spend time for healing and truth-telling. With the community gathering there this week to mark NAIDOC week and continue the truth-telling that's been happening since colonisation.

In this episode of Biographers in Conversation, the acclaimed historians Dr Henry Reynolds and Dr Nicholas Clements chat with Dr Gabriella Kelly-Davies about their choices while crafting Tongerlongeter: First Nations Leader and Tasmanian War Hero, the biography of the courageous Indigenous warrior, Tongerlongeter. Here's what you'll discover in this episode: Tongerlongeter's story, like many Indigenous Australian narratives, has largely been erased from mainstream history Why sharing Tongerlongeter's story is crucial and so relevant today Why Henry Reynolds and Nicholas Clements reframed early 19th-century Tasmanian history through a biographical lens Henry and Nicholas's research strategy given that few archival records exist of Indigenous peoples' lives in 19th-century Tasmania How Henry and Nicholas ensured Tongerlongeter's voice and agency were central to the narrative The literary devices Henry and Nicholas employed to craft gripping narrative and create a graphic sense of place How Tongerlongeter challenged traditional narratives of Tasmanian Indigenous history Why deeply researched, revisionist accounts of a life and events are so vital in authentically portraying our nation's history and the individuals who created that history

401: Live from the 2025 Gold Coast Marathon | Pre Classic  | Jess Stenson This weeks episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration,  their free online planner has you covered! It calculates exactly how much carb, sodium, and fluid you need to smash your goals. Listen to the show for an exclusive discount. Brad recovers on the Gold Coast while he contemplates his goals for Valencia. Julian freshens up for the weekend and recaps his pacing job for the elite women's marathon. Brady lines up for the half after a whirlwind travel schedule. Jess Stenson joins the boys on stage to debrief her performance at the half marathon, where her current fitness is at and her training and racing goals for the upcoming Sydney Marathon. This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. Yuki Takei of Japan won the 2025 Gold Coast Marathon in a time of 2:07:33, ahead of fellow compatriots Aoi Ota and Ryoma Takeuchi. Reece Edwards was the first Australian home in 2:17:56, ahead of Alex Harvey and Hamish Hamilton. Tegest Ymer of Ethiopia was this years winner in 2:29:27, with Caroline Kilel of Kenya in second and Alemtsehay Zerihun of Ethiopia in third. Simone McInnes was the first Australian woman to finish in 2:37:05, followed by Radka Kahlefeldt and Ella McCartney. Andy Buchanan defends his Half Marathon title in a course record and all-comers time of 1:01:08, ahead of Japanese duo Kenya Sonata and Naoya Sakuda. Isaac Heyne was second Australian with 1:01:18, with Sam Clifford setting a Tasmanian state record in 1:01:49. Leanne Pompeani also successfully defended her title in 1:09:14, ahead of Caitlin Adams and Madoka Nakano. Matt Buckell won the 10k in 29:13, while Ruby Smee won the 10km in 33:04. Official Gold Coast Marathon Results Niels Laros took out the Bowerman Mile in the Pre Classic Diamond League in Eugene, Oregon, unleashing a kick finish to win in a Dutch National Record of 3:45.94, beating American Yared Nuguse by .01 of a second, with Cole Hocker in third. Cam Myers finished sixth in 3:47.50 while Oli Hoare ran 3:51.60. In the International Mile race, Adam Spencer ran a personal best of 3:50.19. Faith Kipyegon broke the 1500m World Record a week after the Breaking4, breaking her own previous mark with a time of 3:48.68. Jess Hull was third in 3:52.67 Beatrice Chebet became the first woman to run 5000m under 14 minutes, winning in a World Record time of 13:58.06. Pre Classic Results Jude Thomas won the 1500m in 3:32.35 at Meeting Stanislas Nancy, France while Jack Anstey ran 3:34.46. Georgia Griffith ran a 1500m in 4:03.53. World Athletics Results Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au Whispers tries to figure out who the boys and girls of the podcast are, then Moose on the Loose plays the best hits from the first 100 episodes. This episode's Listener Q's/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. This week's question asks when is it appropriate to rinse yourself in workouts. Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Nicola Mason, co-founder of Smitten Merino, shares how she built a thriving Tasmanian fashion brand from her dining table to a $4M business with 30 staff. Using premium Merino wool, they've championed local manufacturing and sustainability, growing through clever strategies like authentic, personal email marketing. Nicola talks about navigating challenges during COVID, balancing rapid growth with family life, and how resilience and creativity turned their dream into a lasting success story. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here. Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? According to Nicola Mason, the hardest thing in growing a small business is making sure you don't damage family relationships along the way—especially in a family-run business. Balancing intense work demands with family harmony takes real intention. What's your favorite business book that has helped you the most? Nicola Mason shares that The E-Myth was one of the first business books that truly helped her, alongside Brene Brown's work on vulnerability and leadership, and she recently found Hanging by a Thread by Erin Dearing particularly relevant. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? According to Nicola Mason, some of the best resources to help grow a small business include the Grow a Small Business Podcast, Diary of a CEO, Huberman Lab, and anything by Brene Brown. She finds these not only practical but also inspiring for both business strategy and personal development. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Nicola Mason believes the best “tool” for growing a small business isn't software or tech, but the qualities of passion and resilience—showing up every day, even when it's tough. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? Nicola Mason would tell herself on day one to keep going, hold onto the dream, trust the vision, and know that despite the setbacks, it truly will work out in the end. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey.     Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: Layer up in wool, layer up in courage — both will get you through the cold days — Nicola Mason Our customers don't just wear our clothes — they become part of our family story — Nicola Mason If you love what you do, you'll keep reinventing, even when the world wobbles — Nicola Mason  

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Many punters have noted the absence of Luke Currie from the Melbourne riding ranks in recent weeks. The popular jockey has simply taken advantage of the off-season period to attend to a nagging knee issue he's been dealing with for quite some time.  He's making great progress and hopes to return to the saddle in just a few weeks. Luke Currie has had a presence among Victoria's top bracket of riders for close to three decades posting more than 1500 winners with 13 Gr 1's prominent on his CV. He's been on our podcast shortlist for a long time and we've been able to make it happen during his current layoff. Luke begins by tendering a full report on his troublesome knee. He says the timing of his hiatus wasn't ideal. He'd been riding winners everywhere. The jockey looks back on his Tasmanian upbringing and an early apprenticeship to his father Ricky. He looks back on a couple of winners in his home state. The system was such that any Tasmanian wins would have had an effect on his Victorian claim. He had to relocate as soon as possible.  Luke looks back on his time with trainer and former champion jockey Pat Hyland. He talks of a transfer to Robbie Griffiths in the latter stages of his apprenticeship, and the golden opportunity he was given by his new boss. The high profile jockey looks back on a six race association with champion mare Makybe Diva. Luke remembers his first Gr 1 success on hardy gelding Roman Arch in the famous Toorak Hcp. He pays tribute to mentor, confidant and friend the late Deane Lester. He reminisces about two C.F Orr victories on Suavito and Manuel. The jockey pays a heartfelt tribute to brilliant mare Sunlight  who provided him with ten wins including two Gr 1's. He recalls her fighting effort to beat some star colts in the Coolmore Stud Stakes.  Luke marvels at the mind boggling money generated by Sunlight and her relatives in the sale ring. Currie will always have a soft spot for Hey Doc. He rode the sprinter-miler 27 times for 8 wins including 4 Gr 1's. He reviews his two memorable Blue Diamond wins on Lyre and Artorius. Luke says he was thrilled to win the 2021 Newmarket for old friend Matthew Ellerton. He agrees his McKinnon Stakes win on Arcadia Queen was perhaps the easiest elite level win he's ever been involved with. Luke looks back on his Hong Kong experience at the height of the covid pandemic. He won at his first race ride, but everything went “belly up” from there. He says there was one memorable development during his time in Hong Kong when invited to fly home to ride Mr. Brightside in the All Star Mile at Moonee Valley. The story had a happy ending. Luke pays tribute to his girls- wife Sophia and daughters Mia and Miley.  This is a laid back chat with a Melbourne jockey whose reputation for hard work and reliability precedes him wherever he goes. 

The Importance of BiodiversityDescription:This episode was originally released on October 31, 2022Conservation is often about protecting the species that still wander around our Earth. But what about those that once did but have gone extinct? In this Halloween-inspired episode, we take a look into how one spooky idea has gone from science fiction to science fact, de-extinction style.Dr. Kaylee Byers takes us to the upside-down world of wild animals in Australia. She sits down with Dr. Axel Newton whose research addresses how to resurrect a species that has been extinct for nearly a century. Also joining her is Dr. Carolyn Hogg who uses the latest genomic technology to understand the impacts of reintroducing endangered species into their native habitats. In this wacky tale of resurrection and 'devils' will the spirit of scientific discovery mean incredible changes for the future, or is a line being crossed that we can't come back from?References:1. Lab takes 'giant leap' toward thylacine de-extinction with Colossal genetic engineering technology partnership | The University of Melbourne2. Thylacine Integrated Genomic Restoration Research Lab (TIGRR Lab) | The University of Melbourne3. Thylacine: How we plan to de-extinct the Tasmanian tiger | Colossal Laboratories and Biosciences4. Extinction of thylacine | National Museum Australia5. A year after Australia's wildfires, extinction threatens hundreds of species | Science News6. Rewilding returns lost species to strengthen ecosystems | Science News7. Park Conscious | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture8. Endangered Tasmanian devils insured against future threats | The University of Sydney9. The 9 Steps to De-Extincting Australia's Thylacine | The University of Melbourne10. The Value of Reference Genomes in the Conservation of Threatened Species | Marsupial Genetics and Genomics11. Assessing evolutionary processes over time in a conservation breeding program: a combined approach using molecular data, simulations and pedigree analysis | Biodiversity and Conservation

A niche farming business in Tasmania is kicking goals in one of Asia's biggest markets.

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Freight relief for farmers

Tasmanian farmers receive freight relief 

Farmers say no to compensation offer

A Tasmanian farming couple involved in the apple industry for more than four decades are leaving the orchard for a sea change to Tasmania's east coast.

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

This episode is in partnership with RaconteurIn this episode we get to know the incredible Craig Andrade at one of our favourite fragrance stores @bloomperfumery . Craig is the founder of niche fragrance brand @the_rac_on_teur and his story is both emotional and inspiring.During the episode we learn about the moment in his life that changed everything and took him from being a lawyer in a high-stress environment to being totally immersed in the world of fragrance to the point that he enrolled himself into the Grasse Institute and started his journey as a perfumer and brand founder.Craig's brand is astonishing in a number of ways. Not only does he bring little known Australian botanicals to the fore and give them a beautiful spotlight, but there is a wonderful sense of humour and irreverence. (Craig injects so much of his amazing personality into the brand).Craig is the most passionate and supportive man as you'll hear. He champions everyone in the industry and we feel so lucky that he has also chosen to support our podcast not only for this episode for the next few weeks.During the episode we have our first encounter with his mind-blowingly brilliant collection. Join us as we sniff six gourmands, each with a uniquely Australian twist and some world-first notes that define his frontier perfumery practice: Killr Vanillr — Australians have a bit of a reputation for knowing how to have a good time. This is a scent for 3am — for lovers of late nights and legendary Australian dancefloors. Deep, dark, rich and smokey — a vanilla slice mirror ball. No-Tell Motel — Date night scent — If a dirty martini and spicy margarita hooked up, this would be their motel lock-in. Boozy, flirty, unapologetically fun. Two “world firsts” in fine fragrance: an “olive fruit absolute” extract and a CO2 extract of Tasmanian Mountain Pepper — which introduces a new earthy green facet to the spice family. I pioneered this new spice for the signature scent I designed for Australian pop star, Troye Sivan, and No-Tell Motel continues the story of this rare Tasmanian spice. Pavlova Kasanova — A bittersweet ode to long-distance love, built around Australia's most iconic dessert: the pavlova. Ms. Macadamia — Bold and free-spirited, a scent I designed as a tribute to all the women in my life: Australia's native macadamia nut, native golden wattle, precious orris root and sultry smokey peach. Lord Lamington — A classic cologne, laced with ambition and a slice of Australia's cocoa-dipped nostalgic cake. For those who want to have their cake and eat it. Daintree Rain Tea — A meditative scent inspired by Australia's ancient Daintree Rainforest. Rain, tea and rare blue lotus in quiet communion.AND THIS IS WHERE IT GETS EVEN MORE EXCITINGFor the three episodes that follow this one, Suzy and I will be delving even deeper into these fragrances and we'd love for you to join us.Head to the Bloom Covent Garden website (Or go in store) and purchase one of the amazing Raconteur Discovery Kits via this link . Craig is giving you 10% off with the code onthescent10 . Then join us for an On The Scent sniffalong in each episode, where we can all experience these amazing scents together. The code will work from 19th June 2025 for four weeks.We can't wait to go on this journey with you xx