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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.
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.
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
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.
Dom talks with Belle Binder, founder of Tasmanian-based Left Field agricultural recruitment agency, about how she started in the ag recruitment industry, her NZ connections and the potential for more collaboration with Tasmania and NZ on the agriculture front. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with newly elected Federated Farmers Meat & Fibre Chair Richard Dawkins about why he contested Toby Williams for the position, the current state of meat and wool sectors and his vision for the future... He talks with Rockit Apple CEO Grant McBeath about being part of the recent Prime Minister's trade delegation to China, its new strategic partnership agreement with fruit store chain giant Xian Feng and the continuing global expansion of the brand... And he talks with Belle Binder, founder of Tasmanian-based Left Field agricultural recruitment agency, about how she started in the ag recruitment industry, her NZ connections and the potential for more collaboration with Tasmania and NZ on the agriculture front. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
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
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
Ben is joined by Kevin Bonham to discuss the collapse of the Tasmanian government just 15 months after the last election, and to look at some of the early moves for independents to find a new party home. 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.
On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Cars torched, crowds teargassed in clashes with riot officers — as it happened. What are the protests in LA about? Trump's controversial immigration crackdown explained. Posse comitatus. 'No Kings' protests against Donald Trump flood streets of Los Angeles and other US cities. Iran Update Special Report, June 14, 2025, Morning Edition Christian Zionism. Victorian Liberal party could reap $1m in interest from loan that would see John Pesutto repay $10,000 a month. Moira Deeming offered John Pesutto chance to avoid bankruptcy on condition Liberal party assured her preselection. Tasmanian state election called for Saturday July 19 after Jeremy Rockliff declines to step aside The Unnatural Selection podcast is produced by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen and Tom Heath. Visit the Unnatural Selection website at www.UnnaturalShow.com for stuff and things. The views expressed are those of the hosts and their guests and do not reflect those of any other entities. Unnatural Selection is a show made for comedic purposes and should not be taken seriously by anyone. Twitter: @JorgeTsipos @TomDHeath @UnnaturalShow Instagram: @JorgeTsipos @Tom.Heath @UnnaturalShow
In the lead-up to Anthony Albanese's trip to the G7 summit in Canada, Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry discuss the Pentagon's Aukus review as well as the two countries' contrasting views on sanctions on Israeli politicians. Also in this episode: will Tasmanian voters punish Labor for pushing them into another election? And what did trade unionist Bill Kelty say to Bob Hawke that made him cry?
[Ad] Support our show and yourself! Go to https://piavpn.com/OTHERSIDE to get 83% off Private Internet Access with 4 months free! This week on THE OTHER SIDE... (Ep 415 w/c 13 June 2025)ALBO's AMAZING ECONOMIC PLAN! Anthony Albanese sure knows how to tackle Australia's productivity problem. Have a big meeting so a bunch of people can sit around discussing it! We discusses this, the mess that is Tasmanian politics right now, and why is the US reviewing the AUKUS agreement all of a sudden? THE PROBLEM's NOT BIG GAS, IT's THE BIG GAS-BAGS There's been a lot of talk lately on social media, about how the gas industry is “ripping off Australians” and isn't paying its fair share of tax. But it turns out the story is nowhere near as bad as it is being made out to be. So who's behind this gloomy narrative - and why?WHAT IS 'WESTERN CIVILISATION' AND WHY DO WE NEED TO PROTECT IT? We take a lot of things about Western Culture for granted these days. So much so that we even put our culture down a lot. But what is the “West” and where did our culture come from? How did the concepts of 'rule of law' and 'free speech' evolve and how have they helped make Western culture so strong? And why is it 'cool' for intellectuals on the left to criticise the West so much? Rob McMullan from the Natural Law Institute joins me to explain.Help us build a whole new world of Aussie media! Support us by joining THE EXCLUSIVE SIDE at https://www.othersidetv.com.au/Ep 415 of The Other Side for the week commencing Friday Jun 13, 2025. To watch the FULL episode click on the frame at the end of this clip or go to our FULL WEEKLY SHOWS HERE playlist on this channel. Follow us on X @OtherSideAUSSubscribe NOW on YouTube @OtherSideAUSSupport us - Support our Sponsors - PIAVPN.com/OtherSideSupport the showJoin The EXCLUSIVE Side at www.OtherSideTV.com.au and help us revolutionise Aussie media! The Other Side is a regular news/commentary show on YouTube @OtherSideAus and available to watch FREE here: https://www.youtube.com/@OtherSideAus Follow us on X @OtherSideAUS
The trio—Brad, Adrian, and Vic—are joined by Mark and Jane from Overeem Whisky for a long-awaited reunion episode!It's been 2.5 years since their last appearance, and there's a lot to catch up on:
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
Tasmanians will return to the polls on 19 July, just 15 months after the last state election, following a no-confidence motion against Premier Jeremy Rockliff. SBS Hindi spoke with Devi Sharma, a board member of the Multicultural Council of Tasmania (MCOT), to understand some key concerns of the Indian diaspora. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, more than 6,000 people of Indian origin reside across the state.
Fallout after US announces review of AUKUS; mixed feelings amonst Tasmanians as they prepare for a state election; and in cycling, Belgian Remco Evenepoel wins stage four and takes the overall lead in the Criterium du Dauphiné.
Federal politicians handed thousands extra per year in the second-biggest pay rise in the last decade, Tasmanians head back to the polls July 19. Plus, LA is a city in crisis as anti-ice protests spread across the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Imagine a world where diagnosing coeliac disease didn't involve getting sick on purpose. Turns out we might be one step closer to that reality. Plus, nearly three decades on we finally now know why Martin Bryant unleashed terror on the small Tasmanian town of Port Arthur. And in headlines today Harvey Weinstein has again been found guilty on one of the sexual assault charges he's facing at his New York retrial, one charge still has the jury divided; Tasmania will head to the polls on July 19 after the state's governor granted Premier Jeremy Rockliff's request for a snap election following his no confidence vote loss; Elon Musk is walking back some of the comments he made about Donald Trump last week; Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson has died age 82 LISTEN: What Really Happened At Port Arthur: A Survivor's Story THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton visit www.fentonandfenton.com.au GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy & Taylah Strano Guest: Dr Mariam Chaalan, GP & Cohost of WELL.Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
It's been a huge week for Tasmanian based vegetable company Harvest Moon, which culminated in the Forth company winning the Australian Hort Innovation Exporter of the Year award at the big conference in Brisbane.
A Tasmanian farming couple have expanded their portfolio of properties with the purchase of a special property in the Southern Midlands.
North west Tasmanian fruit grower Brett Squibb has won the Grower of the Year Award for Australian fruit growers at the annual Apple and Pear Growers Awards.
3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott has a simple solution to resolve the Tasmanian Stadium saga that should "knock at least $200-300 million off the construction price. " See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia moves closer to a free trade agreement with Europe.A criminal investigation into the death of a 24-year-old Aboriginal man in police custody in the Northern Territory has began.A defiant Jeremy Rockliff has vowed to fight and win an early Tasmanian election after he lost a motion of no-confidence in the state's Parliament. - オーストラリアがヨーロッパとの自由貿易協定の実現に向け、一歩前進しました。ノーザンテリトリーで、警察に取り押さえられたあとに死亡したアボリジナル男性について、刑事捜査が開始しました。タスマニア州議会で不信任案が可決されたジェレミー・ロックリフ州首相は、総選挙に打って出る構えを見せています。
Australia moves closer to a free trade agreement with Europe.A criminal investigation into the death of a 24-year-old Aboriginal man in police custody in the Northern Territory has began. A defiant Jeremy Rockliff has vowed to fight and win an early Tasmanian election after he lost a motion of no-confidence in the state's Parliament. Recorded 6 June. - オーストラリアがヨーロッパとの自由貿易協定の実現に向け、一歩前進しました。ノーザンテリトリーで、警察に取り押さえられたあとに死亡したアボリジナル男性について、刑事捜査が開始しました。タスマニア州議会で不信任案が可決されたジェレミー・ロックリフ州首相は、総選挙に打って出る構えを見せています。6月6日収録。
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Today's headlines include: A Tasmanian jumping castle operator has been cleared of criminal wrongdoing over a 2021 incident that killed six children. An Australian man has been released on bail after four years in an Iraqi prison. Israel has launched a series of air strikes on the Lebanese capital of Beirut. And today’s good news: Australian scientists have developed a potential pathway to curing HIV, using the same mRNA technology behind COVID-19 vaccines. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jay Z is on time and off the long run as he questions the Swans beach-training session after their horror loss to Adelaide last week. Meanwhile K-Mac is making a big step up in the media world. Bulldogs Assistant Daniel Pratt joins the team from he boundary, before the team dives into the Tasmanian political furore that has the Devils in doubt. The Queen's Queries covers everything from Greg Swann's priorities to the Enhanced Games, Isaac's Premiership Piece looks at how Tassie can recruit players to their club, and the team compares where the Bulldogs and Hawthorn are at at the halfway mark of the season. Triple M Footy's Rub is Jack Heverin, Isaac Smith, Kate McCarthy, and Jay Z ClarkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is your tolerance for alcohol changing as you get older? Do hangovers last for days instead of one afternoon? Mamamia's Sasha Tannock investigates why our body's ability to process alcohol changes as we age and how to view our alcohol consumption habits as we attempt to find ways of coping that doesn't require us cracking another bottle. And in headlines today the housemates of missing Qld teen Phoebe Bishop will face court today, charged with her murder; Tasmanians will head to the polls again as a no confidence motion against Premier Jeremy Rockliff is passed; Convicted murderer Chris Dawson will find out today if he has successfully challenged his conviction over the sexual abuse of one of his students; The relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has become openly hostile with Musk saying Trump wouldn't have won the election without him; Hollywood stars Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds are now co-owners of the Aussie SailGP team the BONDS Flying Roos THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton visit www.fentonandfenton.com.au GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.auIf you're sober curious or want more information on alcohol addiction: Hello Sunday MorningSober In The CountryClean Slate ClinicAlcoholics Anonymous CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy & Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tasmanians could be heading to the polls again, after a vote of no confidence in the Premier.
Tasmanians could be heading to the polls again, after a vote of no confidence in the Premier.
Tasmanians will vote in a snap state election, after a no-confidence motion in the Premier Jeremy Rockliff passes Parliament.
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
On this week's Midweek Rub, the microscope is on Daisy Thomas from the crew after reports of legal action against him and his Channel 7 colleagues from four AFL umpires. James Sicily's been playing hurt, where will Jamarra Ugle-Hagan play next year, what Greg Swann's move into AFL House means, a Tasmanian team update and have we discovered a brand new boundary rider on the Ms? That plus a comprehensive round 13 preview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tasmanian Opposition is poised to pass a no-confidence motion in the Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff.
Farmers dealing with financial hardship encouraged to seek out local advisory service
Zen Energy to create hundreds of jobs at Bell Bay
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
Foundations of Amateur Radio The other day a report in "Amateur Radio Daily" caught my eye. Under the heading "IARU Considers Consolidation", I read that the International Amateur Radio Union, celebrating 100 years of representing our hobby, is considering significant change. Links in the report reveal a PDF document titled "IARU Consultation on Proposed Restructuring March 2025". The document, dated 21 March, outlines the structure of the IARU, four organisations, one for each ITU Region, and one global organisation, the International Secretariat. It provides some insights on how the funding arrangements between these organisations exist and goes on to talk about how the IARU operates, including incorporation, or not, currencies, committees, priorities and other background and historic information. All excellent. Stuff that should be public knowledge, but having spent the better part of a year reading IARU documents, this one brought several new eye opening things to the table. The document attributes no authors but is at least spell-checked in US English, and appears to be part of a discussion started long before I became an amateur. In 2005, the IARU started the "IARU 2025 Committee" to look into the future of the organisation. It concluded its work in 2012. In 2020 a new committee was started, the "Future Committee", consisting of representation from each of the regions. The introductory wording is curious and includes these words: "We can no longer afford not to move the process forward" - at least implying that this document is a foregone conclusion. Searching for the document on the IARU sites will give you no results. Searching for "Future Committee", gives you two results, neither actually having the words "Future Committee". The only reference which makes any sense in either of those two results, and only after the fact, is a paragraph, published on 12 October 2020, that refers to the Administrative Council, or AC, and states: "The AC received and discussed an in-depth report from its Working Group on the Future of IARU and agreed to steps for evolving toward a more flexible organization and strengthened relationships with all stakeholders in the global amateur radio community and telecommunications ecosystem." For a process that started 20 years ago, this is the first I've heard of it. Curious wouldn't you say, in an organisation that claims to represent both you and I? It's almost like the IARU wants to keep this whole thing a secret. There's more. The thrust of the document is to explore the notion of simplifying the operation of the IARU by consolidating the four organisations into one incorporated body based in Switzerland, where the IARU Region 1 organisation is currently incorporated. It goes on to discuss how this is great for the hobby, how it will save on resources and how it will allow the mostly volunteer run organisation to operate more democratically. It outlines the process for adoption, including a 60 day consultation period for the 167 Member Societies, as-in peak bodies in your country. I'll save you the suspense, the consultation period ended before I saw the document. There's a 30 day "Detailed Draft Proposal phase" and a "Final Proposal and Voting stage", neither of which are on any specific time-line that I could find. You might say, well, Onno, you're not a member society, it's none of your business. That's true. Here's the thing. Let me quote from Section 5, on page 11: "In many cases the IARU Member-Society does not represent the majority of the national amateur community." So .. not to belabour the point, the IARU, who is proud to represent Amateur Radio on the International Stage, writes in its own documentation that the organisation doesn't represent the majority of amateurs while claiming its intention to make the organisation more flexible and democratic. Gotta say, feeling all warm and fuzzy. In Section 6, the document goes into great detail about finance. I'm kidding, it has one sub-sub section about money, section 6.1.3, less than 10% of the document, no less explosive for its brevity. It states that each region contributes to the overall IARU budget, but that this contribution remains insufficient to cover the many critical representation efforts required. It goes on to say that "Historically, the ARRL has played a key role in bridging this financial gap". For its contribution, the ARRL currently nominates the President and Vice President which the member societies get to vote on. I wonder what happens if they don't vote for the nominated candidate and what happens when the ARRL is no longer first among equals, will it continue to fund the IARU? While pointing out that all direct representation of the IARU at the ITU are made by volunteers, as well as "nearly all" other activities, I wonder which activities are paid and how much? There's also discussion about a "not ideal" "compromise", namely that we'll have to be virtual attendees to save money. Really? In 2025, after a century of representing amateur radio, we're still attending meetings in person? Has nobody at the IARU heard of this new technology, you know, the one it claims to promote, radio? Or the more modern version, teleconference? You'd think that a bunch of volunteer radio amateurs would jump at the chance to debate things over radio. Moving on. The finance section includes an interesting statement. "Many regions have accumulated cash reserves" and "where these reserves are substantial and have resulted from a specific region's activities, they may need to be held in trust and designated exclusively for initiatives related to that former region". Let's unpack this. There's three regions. "Many regions" means more than one, but not all, so, two. In other words, one region has no money. Which one? Moreover, "substantial" reserves from "a specific region", means one of the other two, so, one. So, it made money, it's substantial, it's intended to be designated exclusively for that one region. Which one? The Wireless Institute of Australia, which claims to have existed longer than the IARU and the ARRL before it, was a federation. In 2004 the regulator indicated that it should consolidate its efforts because apparently the various state WIA organisations "could never agree on a single outcome". This organisation was incorporated in VK3 where it continues to exist as a first among equals. Curiously the Victorian, Tasmanian and South Australia with Northern Territory Divisions of the Wireless Institute of Australia are each still incorporated and active. Today if you're in VK6, like I am, your experience of the WIA is completely different from that if you're in VK3 and to a lesser extent VK2. Remind you of anything? The document mentions that "only fully paid up member-societies in good standing have the right to vote" and "The current fee structure will need to be harmonized across all three regions, which may lead to increased dues for some Member-Societies". That tells us that some member societies will have to pay more money and if they don't they won't be able to vote. I wonder if these are members of the region with all the money, or from the region without money? I'll remind you that member societies have already been acknowledged by the IARU as being underfunded, offering reduced services with some member societies being disbanded. The point being that we're finding out behind the scenes, after the fact, of a process that has been in play for 20 years, that aims to create a single harmonised body whilst exacerbating existing inequities, and doing so in secret. Is that the kind of body that you want to represent you on the world stage? Is this something that your member society knows about, is it actively participating, does it share that information with you or hide it? Are you informed, or did you learn more today from me than you have in the past 20 years? Before I leave you to your thoughts, credit to Cale K4HCK for publishing the story and thanks to their source for sharing the document. I'm Onno VK6FLAB
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Waves, Whiskey, and Wild Tasmania: The Waubs Harbour Story Nestled on the rugged East Coast of Tasmania, Waubs Harbour Distillery emerges as a maritime whiskey revelation that challenges everything you thought you knew about Tasmanian spirits. Founded by Tim and Bec Polmear, with distiller (and Tim's brother) Rob bringing scientific precision and deep industry experience, this distillery is a testament to the power of provenance and passion. Situated in a former oyster hatchery literally meters from the wild Southern Ocean, Waubs Harbour crafts a single malt that captures the essence of its environment - salt-kissed, windswept, and unapologetically Tasmanian. The distillery's commitment to quality over quantity is evident in every aspect of their production. Using 100% Tasmanian barley, custom-cultivated yeasts, and an on-site cooperage, Waubs Harbour represents a new wave of craft distilleries that prioritize terroir and technique over mass production. Their unique maritime maturation process, where barrels breathe the pure oceanic air, creates a whiskey profile that is both subtle and complex - with subtle saline notes that hint at the wild environment of its birth. Their experimental approach, from locally sourced peat to custom-built smoking equipment, demonstrates a willingness to push boundaries while respecting traditional craft. Awards from the World Whiskey Awards and Spirits Masters have already begun to put Waubs Harbour on the global whiskey map, but for Tim and his team, it's never been about accolades. It's about capturing a moment, a place, a lifestyle - the maritime spirit of Tasmania distilled into every carefully crafted bottle. With a production model that focuses on quality, a commitment to local ingredients, and a deep love for their craft, Waubs Harbour is more than a distillery - it's a love letter to Tasmania, written in the language of whiskey. Thank you to Tim for entering the Whiskey Ring! Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, BAXUS Baxus is the world's leading collectible spirits marketplace, with user-friendly options for buyers, sellers, and collectors looking to vault their collections. Use my link below to visit the BAXUS.CO website and sign up! BAXUS Website BAXUS on Instagram BAXUS on Facebook BAXUS on Twitter/X BAXUS on LinkedIn _________________________________________________________ If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring The Bottle Share Club - the $25/month Patreon level - is SOLD OUT! You can still support the podcast for as little as $1/month, and $5/month patrons will have first dibs if a $25/month member retires. If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to the newsletter on the website. Waubs Harbor Distillery Waubs Harbor Distillery Website Waubs Harbor Distillery on Instagram Waubs Harbor Distillery on Facebook Waubs Harbor Distillery on YouTube Waubs Harbor Distillery on X Waubs Harbor Distillery on LinkedIn
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