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Now on QNEWS it's time for a quick update from the Darling Downs Radio Club; it's Sunday 10h of August and I'm John VK4JPM, Club Secretary. A couple of important dates are coming up. Tomorrow, Monday 11 August, is our regular monthly meeting night, and as I mentioned last week and in email, we're trying something a bit different. The meeting will be in a natter-night format, with a minimal agenda and opportunity to have some round table discussions. We'll have Zoom active, meaning that if you're somewhere not near Toowoomba, you can still participate, and we're going to set up the system so that you're part of the round table. There will be show and tell - have you built or acquired something interesting recently? Do you have tips that might save work or turn on brain cells? What's happening on the bands that would get others excited? Do you need help with a project? All of this and more would be good topics, so think about it overnight and tomorrow, then turn up at 1900. If you're coming in person, the meeting is at the Scouts HQ located at 2 Victory Street in Newtown (Toowoomba). Zoom credentials and all the info on the meeting are on our website at ddrci.org.au. And, of course, the meeting is open to all. We might even throw in an honourable mention for the person connecting from the greatest distance. Greetings from the R & DRC VK4RC. Robert Thomson VK4TFN here. Our Carboot Sale will be at 9:00 am, on the 30th August 2025, at our Club House at MacFarlane Park, in Kippa-ring in the city of Redcliffe. As always, we'll clear out our shed and fill up our tables with all manner of interesting techno items for your perusal. Also, the VK4 QSL Bureau will have a table in the club house. Come and collect your QSL cards. So come along and have a good day out. For more information go to: www dot redcliffe radio club dot org dot au. TOWNSVILLE-To commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Pacific and the end of hostilities in World War Two, members of The Townsville Amateur Radio Club Inc. will be activating the Oonoonba Historic World War Two Bombing Site in Townsville Australia with a number of portable HF SSB Stations on Sunday 17th August, co-inciding with the Remembrance Day Contest and the International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend. Hello, I'm Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I've been thinking. It seems that one of the important things for many people is the capacity to identify themselves with something they find important. Clothing and other items are the classic ones that we find are easily purchased at our usual street-level retailers. Of course, there are the special event souvenirs which mark a special level of exclusivity. Whether it is a brand of motor car, a favourite beverage or membership of a group, the markings can serve to introduce people to others with the same interests. It seems that when we take part in events such as JOTA/JOTI where most people are in a uniform, a simple display of our allegiance is in keeping and shows a level of respect. So what is it that you would like to have? Should we have items to display on our vehicles, too? Who should be coordinating the design and supply of these items? We now seem to depend on email for delivering what were once hard copy cards and certificates, and with the demise of the WIA bookshop, there has been lost a central point of contact to purchase physical items. I am proud of my involvement with this recreation, and I believe that many others are similarly engaged. I feel that if we get our heads together, we can find ways of re-introducing goods which enhance our experience of amateur radio. I'm Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and that's what I think. How about you?

Israel has allowed a partial lifting of the blockade of Gaza to permit some food drops to take place. But are drops from the air enough to alleviate conditions on the ground – conditions the United Nations has described as famine-like? Israel denies that it is deliberately engineering a famine. AMRA LEE is a researcher in the Department of International Relations at the Australian National University and a former adviser to the UN on humanitarian relief and conflict resolution.Federal police have charged a Chinese national under the foreign interference laws, after she allegedly tried to infiltrate a Buddhist congregation in Canberra. Religious communities of Chinese Australians have become particularly targets for Chinese intelligence, according to Australian researcher CLIVE HAMILTON. His book, Silent Invasion: China's Influence in Australia, detailed cases of exactly this type of infiltration.In February, the Queensland Supreme Court jailed 14 members of Toowoomba-based religious sect called “The Saints”. They were convicted of manslaughter over the death in 2022 of 8-year-old Elizabeth Struh, who died of a diabetic condition. In this joint investigation with ABC TV's Compass, award-winning journalist SUZANNE SMITH goes into the world of this extreme Pentecostal cult and meets some of the Christian leaders fighting back against the cult's influence. “The Cult of The Saints” will air on ABC TV and be available here on ABC iView. GUESTS:Amra Lee is a researcher at the Department of International Relations at the ANU Clive Hamilton is Professor of Public Ethics at the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics at Charles Sturt University Suzanne Smith is a Walkley winning journalist and reporter with the ABC  This program was made on the lands of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation, and the Ngunnawal, Ngambri, and Ngarigo Peoples

In February this year 14 members of Toowoomba-based religious sect the Saints were sentenced to prison in the Queensland supreme court.They group, including her parents, were found guilty of manslaughter over the death of 8 year old Elizabeth Struh's 2022 death by diabetic ketoacidosis.In a confronting documentary for ABC TV's Compass, award-winning journalist Suzanne Smith enters the world of the religious cult the Saints and talks to their families and former cult members.Suzanne brings The Religion and Ethics Report exclusive access to audio of police interviews and conversations with some of the young girl's relatives.The program "The Cult of the Saints" will air on ABC TV and be available here on ABC iView

Dana Cardinas loved podiatry, and she was damn good at it. But a surprise diagnosis of idiopathic ulnar neuropathy, followed by a shocking discovery of Stage 3C colon cancer, forced her to step away from the profession she adored. In this episode, Dana opens up about how she handled early retirement, battled cancer, and found purpose again through helping others and launching a new business, 1 Stop Promotional Products. From laughing down clinic hallways to launching a neuropathy support group that's changing lives in Colontown, Dana proves that purpose doesn't end with a job title. If you're a podiatrist, business owner, or just someone navigating life's curveballs, this conversation is for you. 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On-Site TEAM Training Days around communication, leadership and marketing.   But let's have a chat first to see what best suits you. ONLINE CALENDAR Facebook Group: Podiatry Business Owners Club  Have you grabbed a copy of one of my books yet?  2014 – It's No Secret There's Money in Podiatry  2017 – It's No Secret There's Money in Small Business     Un-edited Transcript Tyson E Franklin: [00:00:00] Hi, I am Tyson Franklin and welcome to this week's episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast. The podcast designed to help you feel, see, and think differently about the Podiatry profession. With me today is an old friend, well...not that old. We've only known each other for about 12 years. It is Dana Cardinas, and we met in 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee, at REM Jackson's top practices. But our friendship got bonded even more from about 2015 onwards, when we were at Dave Free's business Black Ops event, which people have heard that I go to on a regular basis. So Dana, how you doing today? Dana Cardinas: I'm so good. I'm so happy to be here, Tyson. Thank you. Oh my gosh, I'm so excited. Tyson E Franklin: I knew you'd bring the energy and I should mention to people that Dana lives in Texas, so there is a slight accent. Dana Cardinas: Yes, most definitely. And I apologize for my attire today. I literally just got out of the pool. It's hot and it's summertime and it was pool time tonight, so, yes. Tyson E Franklin: [00:01:00] So are you born and bred Texan? Dana Cardinas: Yeah, I was born and raised in central Texas. Yes. On a ranch. 300 acre ranch? Tyson E Franklin: I have seen photos of you driving tractors. Dana Cardinas: Yes. Yeah. So most recently convinced my dad to teach me how to drive the bulldozer. So finally was able to get on that machine after 50 something years. Tyson E Franklin: He wouldn't let you drive it? Dana Cardinas: No. He's very protective of that thing, so understandably he didn't want me to take it out any fences, but I did pretty good for my first go. Tyson E Franklin: So what we're gonna be talking about today, I'm gonna tell give people a bit of a rundown. We're gonna talk about what got you into Podiatry and also what got you out of Podiatry and what you're currently doing now, which I think is pretty cool. So yeah, let's go to that first question. Why Podiatry? How did you get into Podiatry in the first place? Dana Cardinas: So I always, my entire life, since I was wee little, I wanted to be a doctor. I didn't have a specific profession. I just knew I wanted to be a [00:02:00] doctor. But as I went through undergrad and spent time shadowing different professions I narrowed down things that I didn't wanna do. I knew I didn't wanna do certain things, and after I graduated from undergrad I needed, I just needed some time to figure out what was gonna be next. While I was studying for my MCATs, getting ready to, try to get into med school. And I worked in a large Podiatry practice in Carrollton, Texas. And I loved it. I absolutely loved it. And I started, just in their front office answering phones. I needed a job to pay bills, and I went from answering phones to being a medical assistant because I was very interested in what they were doing back there. And at one point, one of the docs pulled me aside and said, Dana, you need to do [00:03:00] this for a living because you're diagnosing and treating my patients. And really, you should be paid for it if you're gonna do it. And I, and we had a long talk about it, and I really picked his brain about why he wanted to be a Podiatry. Yeah. What did he get outta it? Why did he like it? And what was happening in Podiatry that I didn't see and what did I not know? I really wanted to know about it. Tyson E Franklin: That's a really good question though that you asked because Yeah. I do think sometimes when people are choosing careers or even when they're in Podiatry now and they may have only been in for a couple of years and go, oh, I don't know if I should keep doing this. They need to talk to people. Yeah. Even if they'd send an email and say, can we jump on a Zoom call with someone like myself, it's been in the profession for well over 30 years is reach out to those people and say, why are you, why did you stay in this profession for so long? When I feel like giving it away after two or three years. Dana Cardinas: Right. And he and that is key, honestly for any profession. Honestly. I think it's reaching out to people in your [00:04:00] profession and asking them, if you're burned out, find out, what's the other person doing that They love it so much, that they can help you. But this practice had seven docs in it. I talked to all of them and they all had such good things to say about the specialty. They loved it. And that from a doc that had been out for two years to, I wanna say, the one doc that started the group had been out for 30 something years. So at the time, so like they were in it, they loved it, they loved the business side of it, but they loved treating the patients. Just the whole aspect of it. Yeah. So that's when I said, okay I'm doing this because I really liked it. I just, I loved the idea that you could see a patient. And maybe fix their problem right away. Maybe it was just a simple ingrow toenail boom, you fixed it and they feel better. Or you could offer them something that wasn't [00:05:00] surgically, related like orthotics or just talking to them about improved running, anything like that could just make them feel better almost instantly. But then there was also that other side of it for me that really grabbed my attention was. Taking something structural that wasn't working right and fixing it so that they could function either without pain or more appropriately. So, that, that was a big draw for me. That was my draw. Okay. 'cause that was, I loved working with my hands. Again, I grew up. That way. I didn't grow up in the city. I grew up on a farm and we fixed things and so I, that was my track. And so that's how I got into Podiatry. So I applied to four or five different schools. And so I ended up going to Temple University of Philadelphia. Which blew my mind. I was not from a [00:06:00] size of a city that big, so that was like, a culture shock for this West Texas girl. But I loved it. I loved every bit of it. I just soaked it up. I traveled while I was there a ton, but I also made such great friends, but I really. I really just dove right in it, man. I dove right in it. I wanted to know everything about Podiatry and loved it. Went to residency back here in Texas, so a year in San Antonio, and then two years with lake Great Sam Mendocino in Houston. God rest that guy. But from that point knew that, okay, this is where I was supposed to be. Yeah. This is what I was supposed to be doing. And then ended up in practice in Grapevine, fantastic practice in Grapevine and we grew that practice to two locations actually. So we had one in Grapevine and one in Keller. So I joined Foot Ankle Associates of North Texas and then ended up [00:07:00] becoming a partner there about a year and a half after I joined. So yeah, it was awesome. Loved it. And that's Tyson E Franklin: where you were, right up through to you finishing? Dana Cardinas: Yeah. Yeah, absolutely. And I really didn't have plans of retiring when I did, yeah. I just didn't have an option. Tyson E Franklin: We'll get to that in a sec. But the one thing I noticed when I first met you too and why we've probably remained friends is I've always loved your energy. And if, and I'm sure people whether watching the video on YouTube or they're listening to the podcast, they can pick up your energy. Yes. And I would say that was a big part of what made you a good Podiatry too. You took that energy into the room. Dana Cardinas: I did. I who I am is exactly who I was when I walked into a patient's room. It didn't matter if you were three years old or 103 years old, you got the same me. And we smiled and we laughed and we talked about [00:08:00] your life not mine. And we talked about your kids and your family and I got to know you. And when some of my patients hit huge milestones in their treatment, whether that be my diabetic patients when we healed ulcers or we saved limb. Or my ankle fracture patients, when they could actually put their boots back on and go back to work. We would dance down the halls. Yeah, we would party down the hall. That's who I was. And that's, you got this when you came to see me, which was usually quite a mess, let me tell you that. It was fun. Tyson E Franklin: I just love it. And you worked for a couple of years at the practice that you ended up becoming a partner in, was that always part of your plan to become a partner or you never even thought about that? It took you by surprise that they wanted this loud text and, Hey, by the way, is everyone in Texas loud? Dana Cardinas: No. Tyson E Franklin: No. Okay. Most Dana Cardinas: of us are. Yes. [00:09:00] Yes. Most of us are. There are just some that are a little louder than others. But yeah. Yes. Tyson E Franklin: Are you one of the louder ones? Dana Cardinas: Yeah. Tyson E Franklin: Yeah. Okay. Just checking. Just wanted to check, just see. So I'm prepared in December. Get ready man. Tyson E Franklin: So, so when they approached you by buying in the practice, were you sort of like, yeah, that's great. That's what I was hoping would happen. Or did it take by surprise? Dana Cardinas: I think timing wise took me by surprise 'cause it happened a little sooner than what I thought. But the way the three of us at the time, there was only three of us. We just were, we jelled so well together that it just seemed like a natural fit for that to happen. And so it, it was perfect timing. And I, in residency, you always heard, oh, you wanna be a partner in a practice, that's where you wanna head. And now looking back on it and talking to other, my residency mates that were not partners in a [00:10:00] practice because they chose not to go that route, that it didn't fit their lifestyle. So I would say anybody listening, you don't feel like if you're not a partner, you're not successful by any means. Yeah. It just might not be the track that it fits your life for us. In that particular moment, it was perfect. It was the right scenario for us to do that. And it worked out phenomenal. Tyson E Franklin: Yeah I think that's a really good point because I think some people meant to be business owners, like I was always meant to work for myself . I just always knew that was gonna happen. And the funny part is. Neither of my parents owned their own business. Nobody in my family that I even know had their own business. So why I was that way. I have no idea that was just me. Yeah. But I think there's certain people that they should never own their own business. They should stay as employees because they are really good employees. Yeah. And what, like you said too, it's a different level of pressure you get when you are actually the business owner that when you're an employee, [00:11:00] you go away on your four weeks holiday, you don't have to think about anything. Dana Cardinas: Yeah, right. Tyson E Franklin: Two weeks in America, you only get two weeks holiday in America, don't you? Dana Cardinas: It depends on how much you negotiate, man. Tyson E Franklin: But in general. In general, in America, two weeks is all you get. Dana Cardinas: Depends. Most of the docs that we, you know, when we brought in docs as associates, we gave them three weeks in the beginning. So I, that's pretty good. Tyson E Franklin: But yeah, two weeks in, in Australia. In Australia, mandatory, four, four weeks holiday. Dana Cardinas: I honestly, I'm not gonna lie, everybody should move to Australia. Numerous reasons just to like hear you guys speak all the time. But if you can get four weeks automatic man, sign me up. Tyson E Franklin: Being an employer, you used to sometimes go, god dammit, when people are on holidays. But as a society, I think it's a fantastic thing because you need to have those mental breaks away from your business. And this is a problem that business owners don't do, is they work from morning [00:12:00] till night. They don't take holidays, they do it year after year and they burn themselves out. And I think you've gotta have that break. Dana Cardinas: Right. And it's hard as a business owner to take the break. It's hard to walk away 'cause you're you get in this, in your mind that, I'm not making any money if I'm not there and if I've got to have the money so I can't take off. You just get into that cycle, but when you take the time away is when you have clarity and you can think, and then you usually end up making better decisions, which make you more money in the long run. Tyson E Franklin: Yeah I remember my first, we, I'd take a week off here and there but it wasn't until, I think it was 2012. I took my first three week break. Away from clinic, went overseas, went to America, did the trifecta of Disneyland, Las Vegas, and then San Francisco. Dana Cardinas: Oh my gosh. That's amazing. Tyson E Franklin: And I had a daughter with us and my wife and [00:13:00] we went with another family. Had such a good trip. I came back to work and nothing had changed. Everyone was still working, in fact. Right. They were probably enjoying me not being there better. And from that year onwards, I realized I can take time off. So I was taking two, three week holidays a couple of times a year. Never looked back. Right, right. So I think you gotta trust, you gotta trust your team. Dana Cardinas: Yeah. And that's it too, like. If you build a team that you've trained well, they know what they're doing. They know how to handle the situations, and they know how, like who to call when they don't know the answer. Like that situation's gonna come up. But when you've got that training in place. Oh, you can leave. Trust me. They want you to go, they want you to go. They do, but you're getting cranky and you're getting agitated and they want you out as much as you need to take a [00:14:00] break. Tyson E Franklin: Oh, yeah. But I totally get it. And I totally understand if someone is a solo practitioner and they feel that they can't do it. But I think if you're a solo practitioner, go back to one of my earliest episodes on this podcast. It was episode 10 with Andrew Snyder and it's running a successful solo practice. This guy is the most relate. He's been doing this for 30 years or something. Now. Love that guy. Solo practitioner. Tyson E Franklin: Has never employed another Podiatry. He goes to Disneyland more often than anybody else I know, right? Right. Tyson E Franklin: If you're a solo practitioner, go back and listen to episode 10 because it will change the way you think about having a solo practice. Dana Cardinas: Yeah. Oh yeah. A super good friend of mine that we went to residency together, he was a solo practitioner for, gosh. At least 10 years before he brought on an associate. Tyson E Franklin: [00:15:00] Yeah. Dana Cardinas: And in the beginning he was this, I can't take, I can't leave, but once he figured out, okay I've got someone local that can cover my call if I'm out, they can take phone calls for patients that, call in after hours or have an emergency, whatever it might be. So he had coverage for that. They didn't come in the office, but it was just a quick phone call if necessary. He, when he figured that out. He would take vacation about once every eight weeks. It might be a short little, like four day or thing. Yeah. But he was gone somewhere and his practice grew immensely. Just simply because he was getting that mental break because it, let's just get real, it's not easy, Tyson E Franklin: no. To Dana Cardinas: do what we do. It's Tyson E Franklin: not. And it's one of those things too. Every patient that comes through the door could be a potential lawsuit. [00:16:00] And that's something that's, and that's why we have insurance and that Right. But we choose this profession and Right. And you know that 99.999% of patients come in. That is never going to happen. Dana Cardinas: No, it's never gonna happen. Right. And majority Tyson E Franklin: of patients are nice. Dana Cardinas: Right. Majority or. There's always a potential that patient's gonna walk in your front door that you don't know is going to absolutely kill your day. Just kill it. It's over done. There goes the schedule. Forget it. You're not getting home till way late because that one person entered your office, but it's what we signed up for. Yeah, and honestly i'm not gonna lie, I don't think I'm not different than anybody else. I think we thrive on that a little bit. I think we do love that little bit of excitement it's like you get excited about walking in that door to the patient room of, okay, what kind of shit am I gonna see on this one? Yeah. Like, what crazy crap did this guy just do that I'm [00:17:00] gonna have to fix? And that was always my favorite. Tyson E Franklin: That's the thing I think in life in general you, everybody wants a certain amount of certainty, which you need. It makes you feel comfortable and secure, but you also need that little bit of uncertainty to keep life interesting. And I, yeah, and I feel when I hear someone's, oh, I'm bored with Podiatry, I wanna leave. It's the same thing, day in, day out, I'm going, we need to, you need to change things up. Yes. Tyson E Franklin: It's obviously what, however you are running your day, you've got too much certainty. You need a little bit of uncertainty to spice things up a little bit. And that doesn't mean just going walking into work and sack somebody and create chaos. It's just your approach to work. Dana Cardinas: Yeah. Tyson E Franklin: Hey, make it a little bit different. Dana Cardinas: I totally agree. And that might be why you're bored. Tyson E Franklin: Yeah. Oh yeah. I like, if I wanted to, I could pick a certain part of Podiatry, keep doing that, and I would be bored, senseless. I needed different types of patients coming through with different types of injuries to make it interesting. Yes. But some days I did wanna just switch my brain off. Yeah, [00:18:00] I did wanna to use it. Yeah. Tyson E Franklin: So, okay, I'm gonna pivot slightly because you love Podiatry so much. Everyone must be listening to this. You hear your energy, your enthusiasm, you loved it, and why'd you leave? Dana Cardinas: So, in December about mid-December of 20 2015, and I thought I had carpal tunnel. I, my hands were just killing me at night. In, in, in here, in the us. The end of the year is always slamming busy because everybody's met their deductibles. They want everything done before the end of the year. Okay? And so we are all just maxed out. We've had surgery schedules full for three months or more. Patients are just like, I gotta get in, I gotta, again, I got it in. So we're busy and we make it happen. That's what we do. We make it happen. So I would go to bed at night and , wear these wraps on my [00:19:00] wrist because it just felt better. I kept thinking, all right, I gotta go get this checked out. My hands just really hurt. But the next day I was like, it's okay. It's not hurting as much. But by the end of a long surgery day, they were just, it was pain and it was pain, especially on my right that was going up to my elbow. And I was like, all right I just gotta go get this checked out. So get through December, I'm in the first week. January and I, it was fairly quiet, which was unusual, and I had one case booked on a Friday afternoon, and it was a tiny fifth toe arthroplasty. Literally anybody that does these on a regular basis, skin to skin, you're looking at max. Six minutes to me. Yeah. That was me, max. Boom. It's not hard. And it took me 20 minutes and I couldn't feel [00:20:00] what I was doing and I was terrified. And I, it had, I had another case, I would have canceled it. And I left, I got in the car and I called the office. Canceled all of my cases that were coming up. Put 'em onto one of the other partners and called my friend, who's a neurologist and said, I'm coming over something's wrong. And she was awesome. I had actually done surgery on her two, two years prior because she had some really cool ganglion cyst on her foot, which was amazing. But another story. And so she's yeah, come on over. She did a, what is that nerve conduction study? Yeah. On me. And she's Dana, how long have you had this? And I was like, this week, like today, like I today. And she's like, how did this not, how did you not see this happening? Because as she showed me at the time, and I'll show you my hands in the camera, all I had [00:21:00] lost the muscle mass on both of my hands. Along my thumb, especially along my ulnar side on my right, a little bit more or a little bit on my left. And the nerve conduction study showed that I had severe ulnar neuropathy on both sides. She's like, that doesn't just happen overnight. I'm like, I'm telling you. I had pain, but I could feel until today. And so, we did some further studies and over the next, the course of next two to three weeks and then really realized that what I had was not gonna be reversible. I had severe loss of my muscles in my hands, but also nerve damage. I didn't have an option, but I had to retire. If you Tyson E Franklin: had picked it up earlier, could you have prevented this from happening or was it inevitable that it was going to happen? Dana Cardinas: Well, it was inevitable [00:22:00] because I didn't know what I had at the time. Yeah. Which as we'll continue the conversation you'll hear. At she diagnosed me with idiopathic ulnar neuropathy. Because we went through all the tests, all the blood work tests, the MRIs of my neck, you name it, trying to find a reason for this to have happened suddenly , which we never came up with a reason. I ended up getting an ulnar release on my right side that helped the pain. And, but I was officially retired March 31st. Of 2016. So within 90 days I found out I had basically permanent neuropathy in my hands. That was with a sudden onset and I was retired, but out. Tyson E Franklin: How old were you then? Dana Cardinas: I was, at the time I was 46. Tyson E Franklin: Unexpected. Yeah. Dana Cardinas: Very unexpected. That was not on the [00:23:00] bingo card for that year, Tyson at all. Tyson E Franklin: It's, yeah, it's like those yeah, one of those things like death pill, you people bet on who's gonna pass away that year. You never would've thought in 2015 and we had caught up in October, 2015. Yeah, within six months you'd be retired. That'd be it. And I still remember the photo of us in 2015 where I had my cactus shirt on. Remember before, before we went out into the desert and you thought it was hilarious. Dana Cardinas: I just, that photo just popped up on my phone as a memory the other day. Yes. Tyson E Franklin: It is a great photo. Dana Cardinas: It's the best. Yeah. And Tyson E Franklin: I always tell people that too, that it's one of those things, just life in general, you don't know. What's going to happen. And it's, and you can't sit there in fear thinking, oh, is this going to happen? But every now and then you will be thrown a, a curve ball and it's how you bounce back. Dana Cardinas: Right. It's true. I I was not expecting the curve balls that would happen [00:24:00] after that. Tyson E Franklin: Yeah, for sure. I know there were more curve balls. Dana Cardinas: And they kept coming for a while. But, so here I am, I'm done. I had no idea what I was gonna do next. So tried a few things here and there, but it just didn't, that, it just didn't, wasn't supposed to pan out, to be honest. It just wasn't supposed to because. In January of 2018 I was having some pain in my abdomen, my lower abdomen like right lower quadrant pain, and I kept putting it off to, oh, it's probably gas. It's probably this, it's what we all do as physicians. Ah, I'm fine. It's whatever. Yeah. We think we know. And so, my wife Becky said, will you just go get it checked out? You are really complaining about it, you should actually get it checked out. So I go see the GI doc, explain what I've got going [00:25:00] on, and he was like, you know what? It sounds like it's nothing because I did have a history of like acid reflux and some GI stuff. And he is like, it's probably nothing but let's just do an upper or lower endoscopy and let's just see. Tyson E Franklin: Yeah. And were you the, and were you the windy one in the relationship? Dana Cardinas: Yes, most definitely. Tyson E Franklin: And that's why always when you had that pain, first thing you think, oh, it's just gas again, right? Yeah. Dana Cardinas: Just gas, whatever. Yeah. And so, I won't ever forget January 8th, 2018, I have my scopes and as I'm laying in recovery, waking up, I hear the GI Doc tell Becky. The upper is fine. She has colon cancer though. She has a large tumor in her colon. And I was like, and I just remember laying there thinking what the, [00:26:00] I have cancer. Tyson E Franklin: Yeah. Be thinking of the same thing. Dana Cardinas: I have cancer, like the real cancer. And so, Tyson E Franklin: the real one. Dana Cardinas: Yeah, like the real one. So I ended up he couldn't complete the colonoscopy because the tumor was too big for him to pass it. So, that, that day was a blur. And then the next day I called my friend, who was a colorectal surgeon that I sat on a board with at one of the hospitals. And said, cliff guess what? I need you. And he basically said, I'll see you in the morning. And then right after that phone call, I called my good friend who is an oncologist who I used to call. When I got those reports back, you know when you do biopsies in the office and it comes back melanoma and you're like, oh shit, melanoma on a [00:27:00] toe. I don't need to be seeing this. Yeah. This is not my, she was the one that I would call to say, Heidi, who's the best oncologist? Oncological surgeon that needs this. She was my sounding board when I got those strange things back, and so I called her and said, Heidi. Guess what? I need you. And she said, okay, I'll see you when Cliff is done with you. And they literally became my team overnight. And they talked to each other before I even got to the, his office the next morning. They had a plan in place for me. And so I had CT scans. The next day saw him. I've come to find out I had a very large tumor that was over 10 inches long, and it was almost 99% occluding in my colon. So likely had I gone another couple of weeks, a month I probably would [00:28:00] not be here. Yeah. Because Dana Cardinas: it, it would've just ended me. So, then. Fast forward after that, he did surgery. I lost 27 inches of my ascending and transverse colon, but he was able to reconnect re anastomosis both ends so that I did not end up with a bag, which I wasn't excited about, if I was gonna have to have one. But if it kept me alive, okay, fine. Me, I would've made a ton of jokes out of it, and it would've been like, Tyson E Franklin: Oh, you've carried around like a handbag. Dana Cardinas: Oh God, yes. It would've happened. Yeah. But for me it did not have to happen. So, once I healed from that, six weeks later started chemo, went through eight months of chemo that was probably the worst thing I've ever been through. Because now let's flash back a little bit. Yeah. On the neuropathy part. [00:29:00] Okay. We didn't know at the time in 2016 why I had neuropathy. But after I retired and before I found out I was diagnosed with cancer, I kept breaking out on these full body hives. And I don't mean like itty bitty tiny hives, hives, massive four six inches hives all over my body. I was going through the treatment of trying to figure out what environmental food, what allergy did I have that was causing this. But in talking with my oncologist, she put all of my picture together. And what I had was perine neoplastic syndrome, which is rare. But it's the cancer that I had growing in me that I didn't know I had. Was causing the hives that gave me the wonderful neuropathy and a few other things. And so that's so that Tyson E Franklin: there are all signs of something else was actually happening anyway. Dana Cardinas: Yes. I just didn't, I just didn't know that's, and per neoplastic syndrome is something that is diagnosed. After the [00:30:00] fact. It is rarely something that some physician would put together and say, oh, you have cancer because you have all these things happening. Yeah. It just doesn't work that way. Yeah. Tyson E Franklin: Real cancer. Dana Cardinas: Real cancer. Yeah. Tyson E Franklin: A another friend of mine exactly the same diagnosis around exactly the same time and that's why I, I. Way back. I wanted to get you on here way, way back. And I said the same thing to him. I wanted to get him on the podcast as well. And he's not with us anymore. Right? Tyson E Franklin: He didn't, he he got the bag and last time I saw him was actually on my birthday. I had to make him breakfast on my birthday. At his house? Yeah, at his house. 'cause he said, I want your favorite breakfast that you make. And I saw him then. He said, oh, they've told me I've got heaps of time. I'm gonna beat this. Everything's gonna be absolutely fantastic. And five weeks later he passed away. Dana Cardinas: Yeah. Tyson E Franklin: [00:31:00] And so, yeah, that, and that's why, Dana Cardinas: and I'm, I'm sorry, I'm sorry to hear that. Tyson, I, that breaks my heart, Tyson E Franklin: but Oh geez. That's why I think it's important to talk about this. Dana Cardinas: It's hugely important because I'm lucky. Tyson E Franklin: Yeah. Dana Cardinas: I know I'm lucky. I, when I was diagnosed stage three C. So I only had one more stage to go before I was stage four, and I was lucky that it had not spread to any other organs. But that was that I'm lucky in two regards in educating myself on colon cancer because as I was diagnosed, yeah, once you get past that first initial part of it and you get a plan. Once you get a plan, it's almost, that's when you can breathe. You can't breathe until you get a plan. But once you know [00:32:00] the, these, X, Y, and Z need to happen, and this is when we're gonna do it. That's when I started researching and and finding out more about the diagnosis and what does it mean and what does treatment mean and what am I looking at here? What, where am I gonna be here? And so, I was lucky enough that, someone else who had a family member that was going through colon cancer. She this wonderful person connected me with her and through her I got connected with a wonderful organization called Colon Town. And Colon Town is an online um, resource for patients that are going through colon cancer, but it's also for the caregivers and the, your, the spouses, the friends, anybody who is either affected by it, is a patient, any of [00:33:00] that. You can go to colontown.org to get more information about it. But I dove into it and it's right now it is on online, on Facebook. It's private. So you, everything we discuss in there, you, nobody else is gonna see it. It's just us. They are working their way off to a separate platform. That's even better, to be honest. But so I dove into it. And it made me feel better because I could talk to other people that were just like me, that were going through exactly what I was going through. But what the crazy part Tyson is while I'm going through chemo and my dang numbness is getting worse because the chemo that we have to go on that keeps us alive. Its number one side effect is peripheral neuropathy. Okay. And cold sensitivity. Oh God, it sucked. Oh, so my neuropathy went off the charts. Like, Tyson E Franklin: I shouldn't, I shouldn't be giggling when you say that. I, but you Dana Cardinas: [00:34:00] can because you, I mean you, oh God. The stories. But I would have my, had I ended up with full facial numbness, my tongue was numb most of the time. My, my chest was numb. Just there wasn't much of me that wasn't numb except my butt. Go figure. So there were so many questions that would come up in this group about how to deal with neuropathy that I noticed I was answering them because it was what we treated. And I knew the answer and I knew what could help. 'cause I was helping myself. That I reached out, eventually reached out to the creators of Colontown because in Colontown there's these little neighborhoods. So if you're stage four, you're in a certain neighborhood, so you can just have those specific conversations. Or if you are a certain genotype, then you have those conversations in that trials group maybe. And so I said, Hey, can I start a group for neuropathy? And they were like, yes, please, because we all have it. [00:35:00] And so I started a group inside Colon Town that is only for neuropathy and I it. Warms my heart because we have, within that group now created some treatment processes for those that are now going through chemo with the certain drug that we have to take where we now ice our hands and our feet so that it's reducing the neuropathy that people are getting now. And we started that as a patient led. Research project basically, and it is now becoming standard of care and it's the most fucking awesome thing I think I've ever done in my life. Tyson E Franklin: I think that is absolutely fantastic and what I like about it is you've used your knowledge in your experience as a Podiatry to actually help this group of people. Dana Cardinas: Yeah. Tyson E Franklin: I didn't see [00:36:00] that Dana Cardinas: coming. Tyson E Franklin: Yeah. Right. Dana Cardinas: Unexpectedly. I didn't see it coming. Tyson E Franklin: Yeah. I always say everything's supposed to happen for a reason. Exactly. And sometimes I do question a lot of things that happen and I like to think there's a reason behind it. Yeah. My dad passed away when he was 49. I was only 17. I kept thinking, where's the reason? And that, yeah, Tyson E Franklin: there's certain things I changed in my life around that time afterwards that I wouldn't, probably wouldn't be doing what I'm doing now or had the career I had if. I hadn't got that kick back then. Yeah. I would've had a different path that I was on. So I think it's the same with you. You've had a few crazy things happen and now you're on this completely different path. So when did you get the the tick, the all clear Dana Cardinas: so I got the all clear? October of 2018. That we call it no evidence of disease. Yeah. Because I'm a stage three CI never get cured. I, I will forever, my whole life be monitored. [00:37:00] But I've been clear ever since. I just saw the, my oncologist, in fact, I retired, my friend she left me to go travel the world and so I'm working, I'm breaking in a new one, and I like her a Tyson E Franklin: lot. So how often needs to get checked? Dana Cardinas: So now I just graduated, so once a year. Woo. It's awesome. Tyson E Franklin: That is good news. Dana Cardinas: I know it is. Tyson E Franklin: So now, now you've got through all that and retired from Podiatry, your Helping ColonTown I, oh, by the way, I love that t-shirt. Was that your design? That t-shirt? Dana Cardinas: The. Tyson E Franklin: The one I read out before that says colorectal cancer awareness, because that shit matters. That shit matters. Yes. Tyson E Franklin: That's a great t-shirt. And then you've got, on the t-shirt, you've got all the names of what people who have had colon cancer, what they would call their poo. Dana Cardinas: Yeah, their poo. And Tyson E Franklin: I like dookie. I haven't heard dookie for a while. [00:38:00] Dana Cardinas: Oh my gosh. The stink pickle. That's my favorite one. Tyson E Franklin: That's my favorite one. I like the Corn Eyed butt snake that this is all by the way. People just let you know this is all on a t-shirt, which I think is very funny. Um, Code brown goat pellets nuggets. Dana Cardinas: I did, I asked all of my friends, okay, what do you call it? And I had my good friend Lauren, who is a graphic artist I said, okay, Lauren, here's all the name here. Here's what we call it. And I used the poop emoji and put it all in there. And he did a phenomenal job. Tyson E Franklin: In the show notes, I'm gonna put a copy of this shirt, the front and back because it is a hilarious shirt. And I think you give everyone a bit of a laugh too. I like the head of, they have put here turd. It's basic. It's basic. It's very basic. And somebody else did put shit. Dana Cardinas: Yes. Tyson E Franklin: Basics. I dunno what a shoey is. That's a little bit weird. In Australia shoe's called a [00:39:00] Completely a shoey is drinking a beer out of a, out of a jogger. That's called a shoey. Oh Dana Cardinas: No. A shoe chewy that, yeah, that's a stinky one. Yeah. Whoof, that's That's a big one. Tyson E Franklin: Yeah. Ah, that's like shoe fly pie. Dana Cardinas: No, Tyson E Franklin: No, that's completely different. That's actually quite nice. Dana Cardinas: Good. That's awesome. Have you had Tyson E Franklin: that? Have you had shoe fly pie? I Dana Cardinas: did when I was in Philly. Yes. Yeah. Tyson E Franklin: Yes. That's pretty good in the I got it. Good. I got it from this town called Intercourse. Dana Cardinas: I, that's where I had it too. That's right next to Birden hand. Tyson E Franklin: Yeah. Where the arm where the Amish. The Amish had the shop there. Yes. And they were selling shoe fly pie where I Dana Cardinas: had it. Yeah. That's awesome. Tyson E Franklin: And people don't think this podcast is education. Dana Cardinas: There's so much education here. Tyson E Franklin: Some people think this show's not educational. Dana Cardinas: Tyson, I could go on and on about poop. Tyson E Franklin: So now you have your own business. You've set up something else called One Stop [00:40:00] Promotional Products. And if people are looking for it, it's one. The number one. One stop promotional products.com. Dana Cardinas: Yes. Tyson E Franklin: People can go check it all out. Actually, Dana Cardinas: either way, you can put one, the number one or spill out one both ways. We'll get you there. Tyson E Franklin: Oh, cool. Okay. I wasn't quite sure. So OneStop promotional products.com. So this is your business that you're doing now. All promotional products? Yeah. You are servicing mostly America. Do you ship it overseas or anything like that? Dana Cardinas: No. Right now we're not doing anything overseas 'cause it's a little too crazy for that right now. Yeah. But we do we are. Mostly 95% B2B. And we love it. We love it. We have two airlines and 175 active companies that we work with monthly. Oh, cool. And adding more, we add more weekly. It's a lot of fun. Tyson E Franklin: Who? Yeah. Well, I'm gonna order something and pick it up when I come over. In December. Dana Cardinas: Oh my God. Oh my God. And I'm gonna put [00:41:00] a big stink pickle on it. I'm gonna say you that right now, Tyson E Franklin: but the get ready. So how did you get into this? What was the OO Obviously like you retired young. Dana Cardinas: Yeah. Tyson E Franklin: And you, did you end up selling the practice? Dana Cardinas: I sold my shares in the practice. So the other docs were still there practicing. Yeah. And so they were not ready to retire yet, obviously. No, they were still doing it. They were, they, we were all pretty much the same age, so they were still doing their thing. So I, I sold my shares and got out. Tyson E Franklin: Okay. And then being young, as you still are. In my eyes Dana Cardinas: absolutely Tyson E Franklin: is this, how, why you, we gotta do something else. And that's how this came about. Dana Cardinas: It was totally by accident, a hundred percent accident. I go going through the cancer thing. I didn't do anything that year. Obviously. Yeah. Dana Cardinas: But in 2019 my wife and I were. Talking about, well, you know, let's, let's do something for fun. I'm getting bored. I need to do something with my hands. I like building things. [00:42:00] And somebody said, Hey, what, why don't you get one of those cricket machines and make signs? And a cricket machine is like a machine that you can send a design to. And it'll cut it out for you and then you can, put the vinyl or whatever Yeah. On side. Okay. That sounds fun. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. And so, I was just doing it for fun and our local Mexican food restaurant that we go to entirely too much. But I refuse to stop going. They were like family and they said, Hey, you're doing some fun stuff. Do, can you make t-shirts? Because their staff, their shirts were horrible. They were truly horrible. And I, that night, we said, you know what? We don't know how, but we'll figure it out. Yeah. Dana Cardinas: 'Cause they needed shirts, so we went home. We bought a cheap Amazon press. I watched about 10 YouTube videos and was like, screw it. Let's make some shirts. And so we literally did their, that year it was their Cinco de Mayo shirts and they all it said was [00:43:00] Margarita's Mexican restaurant on it. That's it, that's all it said. But we made them and they could not have been happier with them. And. Customer said, Hey, where'd you get your new shirt? And they said, Dana. And Becky. And then next thing you know, they, we got more business and more business. And it got to where we said we might need to figure out how to do this with more professional equipment. Yeah. And Dana Cardinas: so we upgraded to more professional equipment, as you can see behind me. Tyson E Franklin: Yep. You can see it all there. Dana Cardinas: And now we run two heat presses, two professional heat presses on a regular base daily and just added this fabulous two head embroidery machine behind me. So we didn't have to outsource that anymore. And so, we do apparel, no minimums in house, which is awesome. But then if you need things like pens or name badges or you name it, literally anything you can think of, [00:44:00] lip balm. Lip balm. Yes. Lip balm. Lip balm. Dana Cardinas: We work with wholesalers for that and so we can, we have access to over 2 million products, which is fun. Tyson E Franklin: I know when I was on the website having a look around there was, it was so much fun looking at everything. And I was think as a Podiatry business, and I've got some Podiatry. One particular Podiatry friend called Carly who just loves swag. But Tyson E Franklin: anything that's branded and got names on it. Right. Just, Tyson E Franklin: and I must admit, I've got so many t-shirts, I've got like 200 t-shirts that I won't part with half my t-shirts. I've picked up at events, podcasting conferences and I just love, I'm the same thing. I just love that sort of stuff. Dana Cardinas: Right. Well, and the so again. Something I didn't see heading my way was all the things that I learned at top practices in day freeze and reading Jim Palmer, all those things. That is [00:45:00] now what we do. Tyson E Franklin: Yeah. Dana Cardinas: So we are that, that aspect of your business that keeps people top of mind. And that's the fun part because I have a little different spin on how we present products. I'm not gonna present you just a cheap cozy which a lot of companies will do because it's a cheap, cozy. Yeah. I'm gonna, if you are an electrician, I'm gonna present you something that is for your field that a customer is gonna want for the rest of their life they're never gonna get rid of. They're gonna keep it, and they're gonna call you over and over again. And that's why we keep getting business. Tyson E Franklin: Yeah that's a really good point. I've been to places where they'll have promotional products and it is cheap. I mean, You'll, you're trying, it's cheap. You're write with the pen and you've got RSI before you've written about the fourth word. 'cause it's just, there's so much resistance against the paper. Yeah. Or you'll bring something home [00:46:00] and your first time you use it, it just breaks. And to me, that makes a business look bad when they hand out crap swag. Exactly. Whereas if they hand a quality swag that you use again and again, then all of a sudden it, it actually puts that business in a positive light in your mind. Dana Cardinas: Right. And it keeps them top of mind. Yeah. Like, it truly does. Give them that up. Advantage over maybe somebody else. We and a lot of times I talk to customers, potential clients that say, okay, I want five different things. And I'm like, well, what's your budget? And they made me say, 500 bucks, $500. I'm like, all right, let's get one really good quality. Swag item. Yeah. For $500, let's not get a hundred of all these other little things, because all those other little things are gonna go in the trash. But this one really cool thing is gonna sit on somebody's desk and they're gonna look at it every day.[00:47:00] Tyson E Franklin: Yeah. I, well, I got stubby holders done stubby coolers. Your coozies as you call 'em over there 15 years ago before I sold the clinic. And I've still got a number of 'em here at home that I still use, and I've gone to people's places and I've seen them sitting with their stubby holders. Right. With a stubby in it. 15 years, after having them made. And they are still looking solid. They're still, yeah. Right. Dana Cardinas: Yeah. That's Tyson E Franklin: quality. Dana Cardinas: That's what we're all about. And that's one of our taglines is quality products only. That's the focus. Tyson E Franklin: I don't Dana Cardinas: want just walking around with a bunch of cheap shit. Let's go with some something good quality. Tyson E Franklin: Well think everyone listening to this, they that. To me that just applies to everything in life. Even your Podiatry business is provide a quality service. If you are gonna buy machinery, get the best that you can. Just get the best. Exactly. 'cause it will last longer. Give the patients the best. Whether it's covering [00:48:00] material or what you're getting the orthotics made of, just do, I think just always do the best you can. Dana Cardinas: Right, right. And if it costs a little bit more, explain to the patient or the customer who, whoever you're talking to. Tell them, okay, it's, it costs more because there's more going into this one. I've there's more time. The product's better. The craftsmanship is better. There's education behind it. It's not just, oh, I went online and ordered a pin from I don't know where, and I don't know who makes it and whatever. Spend the time and talk to your patients, especially because if there's something that you should be offering, but you're not because you don't think they'll buy it, they're buying it on Amazon, so why can't they buy it from you? But it's a better product if you're getting it from a reputable vendor or you know that, okay, this product is a better product than what they're getting on Amazon. Why can't they spend money with you versus Amazon? [00:49:00] Tyson E Franklin: It's true, and even the pen that I use most. This one is from a Podiatry clinic friend of mine, sole focus in Toowoomba. Nice. Dana Cardinas: Ooh. It is a, it is my God. SAT is my top seller. This is a Tyson E Franklin: beautiful pen to write with. And whenever I run out she usually sends me a few more. Dana Cardinas: I'll get you some. Tyson E Franklin: Just, they just really good pens. It just the feel of it. And because, and she got the whole pen done, like in her corporate colors, what her clinic is all about as well. And yeah. And she said the same thing. Wanted a quality pen, wanted something. When people write with it, they go, I want another one of these pens when they run out. And that's exactly what I do. But I do see it so she doesn't have to send it to me. I'll just pick some up next time I'm down there. So on. On that note, I want to thank you for coming on the podcast, sharing what got you into Podiatry, what got you out of Podiatry, which I think is just as important and what you're doing there. And like I said at the start, I just, I've [00:50:00] always loved your energy. Love chatting with you. You're so much fun to be around. Dana Cardinas: Thank you, Tyson. I, well, same is right back at you. I think as soon as we met. There was no doubt we were going to be destined to be lifelong friends because we laughed too much together. For sure. So, and before we get off, I will just say this if you are 45 or older and you haven't had a colonoscopy, please get one. They're not scary. All you do is poop the night, the day before and everybody poops. So it's, that's not scary. But get it done. And if you are not 45, but you're having symptoms force your doc to get you in to get it done you really just need to get it checked out. So, it'll save your life. Tyson E Franklin: That is fantastic. So I look forward to talking to you again soon. Oh, and I'll see you in December anyway. Dana Cardinas: Yes. Can't wait. Tyson E Franklin: Okay. Talk to you later. Bye. Dana Cardinas: Bye.

Queensland has long been regarded as a nursery for budding champion jockeys. Prime examples are George Moore and Neville Sellwood who both rode English Derby winners in addition to their stellar Australian careers. Dalby born Garnet Bougoure also left his mark in England with victories in a 1000 Guineas, St. Leger and Epsom Oaks. Graham Cook's only overseas experience was a successful stint in Singapore where he notched a Gr 1 win. At home in Queensland he compiled a stellar record. We're delighted to have his company on this week's podcast, and I'm pleased to say the 82 year old has forgotten nothing. Graham takes us back to the day in 1993 when he realised it was game over.  He rekindles memories of his father Frank, a capable jockey whose career embraced two separate phases. Although only five years old at the time, Graham has vivid memories of Frank Cook's Doomben Cup win on Forge in 1948. He watched the race from an unlikely vantage point. The former star jockey talks of his father's premature passing. He remembers his hard working mother Margaret who died in 1993. Graham reflects on his apprenticeship to his uncle Bert Cook. He's never forgotten the August day in 1959 when he made his race riding debut and earned the ire of his master. Graham remembers his first win on Countwood, a horse destined to play a pivotal role in his early career. He looks back on the three horse race he won on Countwood beating a couple of star jockeys. Graham acknowledges a handful of jockeys he greatly admired in his formative years. He remembers two important wins on the talented Maybe Lad. The veteran looks back on his second Queensland Guineas win on Lord Kearsey from the Jim Atkins stable. He pays tribute to the legendary Toowoomba trainer. He acknowledges another four wins in the Guineas making it a total of six- his best result in Queensland feature races.  Graham remembers a Gr 1 win on Zephyr Zip for another Brisbane training legend. Fittingly he pays tribute to the gallant Mode, the pony sized mare who gave him victory in two famous Queensland races. “Cookie” hasn't forgotten his Gr 1 rampage during the 1974/75 Brisbane winter carnival- three elite level wins for champion trainer Jim Griffiths. He looks back on the Doomben $10,000/Stradbroke double with Spedito. The champion jockey relates the circumstances under which he was persuaded to fly to Sydney to ride Leonotis in the 1978 Epsom. His confidence was dimmed by a bad barrier but Leonotis was awesome on the day. He looks back on another Stradbroke success on Dancing Poet for Bill Calder who later gained prominence as the trainer of Chief de Beers. Graham takes us through his winning record in some of Brisbane's most historic races.   He fondly remembers winning several races on the consistent galloper Ima Shadow for trainer Tom Dawson. Ima Shadow won an amazing total of 31 races. Graham looks back on his four Brisbane jockey's premierships, and some special days when he dominated the programme. He remembers a lightning trip to Singapore to ride a top fancy in the Gold Cup. He won the feature and later returned for a three year stint. “Cookie” talks of the inevitable accidents during his thirty four year career.  He pays tribute to Janelle, his wife and best friend.  It was an absolute delight to catch up with one of the best riders of his generation. Many memories here for those who were around in “Cookie's time.

Reigning number one Kyle Webster took charge of the MX1 red plate at Toowoomba with a single round remaining, on a wet and wild weekend that saw Honda Racing teammate Brodie Connolly clinch again in MX2. Recap all of the action with Nic Still and Trent Maher in MotoOnline's Express Podcast presented by FLY Racing, available now across the leading platforms. For complete information on FLY Racing, visit the brand online or stop in at your local retailer.

Toowoomba set the stage for one of the biggest challenges of ProMX 2025 in rain-affected conditions for round seven, where we tracked down Kyle Webster, Brodie Connolly, Wilson Todd, Noah Ferguson, Todd Waters, Nathan Crawford, Zac Watson and Aaron Tanti post-race for our Weekend interview podcast.

27th July, 2025 Pastor Doug Cameron visits our church this Sunday for the 4th installment of 'This I Believe'. Elevation Cairns thanks the Highlands church in Toowoomba for releasing PS Doug to bring this  powerful message of encouragement to us.

Sad news to impart that Col Christiansen VK4VIK lost his battle with cancer in Townsville University Hospital on Wednesday, 23rd July. Col hailed from the Charters Towers City suburb of Broughton and had been under treatment in Charters Towers and Townsville for 14 months, often shuttling from medical treatment in the big smoke back to his beloved workshop and radio shack. Regional hams will miss the regular reports from Col and will mourn the loss of someone who, despite age, made good use of technology from heritage to the bleeding edge. Vale Col Christiansen VK4FVIK/VK4VIK - Another Silent Key I'm John VK4JPM Secretary of the Darling Downs Radio Club, and this is our bit for QNEWS for week of 27 July. With the Club's AGM coming up, now is when we need remind everyone that it's also membership renewal time. Technically, all memberships expire at the end of June, but we've been holding back sending the renewal reminder because we have been working towards a big improvement in our membership process. And it's time for some exciting news. By the time you hear this, a new online system will be in place to allow membership applications and renewals be fully completed online, using any device that supports a browser. Technorama is the peak body for all the technologists who support community broadcasting in Australia. We're getting together in Toowoomba over 8, 9 and 10 August 2025. TR25 would be a great way to meet your colleagues in person (maybe for the first time) and to see how amateur radio and broadcasting intersect. Both fields can feed from each other, and the theory you learn to get the amateur radio licence is perfect to help you do a better job in broadcasting. Who knows - it could turn into a career! Hello, I'm Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I've been thinking. The world is really a dynamic place in which we live. Take technology and the developments that are being reported almost daily. Regardless of the politics surrounding climate change, the market forces of industry are driving changes to how things are done. For instance take the popular mode of personal transport, the motor car. Over the years the body shape and materials used in construction have changed and the internal combustion engine has been developed to try and keep the air we breathe cleaner than it had been allowed to go. Now the almost fetished single minded goal of some acolytes has been the development and promotion of electric motive power. What we seem to hear less of is the various alternatives such as engines running on various hydrogen based chemistry and hopefully prevent the disasters of self immolation from the lithium based early technology. Here is something that is happening as we live and breathe and we can be the interested spectators and take part in the choices that may select which items or technologies survive to contest the most “green” solution to pollution. Why am I talking about motor cars when we are promoting and enjoying amateur radio? When we engage a speaker it may be one of our fellows or a stranger to our club but it is certain if they have a favourite topic they will be able to illustrate the subject. Just because we like to hide behind the nerdy electronics banner should not mean that that is the only area that can be discussed. Hams are well known for having a broad range of interests and expanding the personal knowledge base with a good presentation sets the ground for further thinking. We don't have to be tied to just history subjects directly related to AR and we don't have to be bamboozled by technical detail that sails over our heads. There is the happy medium where learning and entertainment can live together. There is the possibility that something picked up during a talk and Q&A can provide the answer to a matter that you hadn't found the answer for. We can all live in hope of a good time with our fellow enthusiasts. I'm Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and that's what I think, how about you?

Pïïr domic baai kɔu aɣer ku piir domic geu

Early in life Lindsay Hatch was totally focused on becoming a jockey and was able to make that happen, albeit for a very short time. Apprenticed to his father Geoff, young Lindsay lasted only 3 years before his weight got out of control but it's fair to say he left his mark with more than 80 wins, including 30 in Brisbane and a Gold Coast apprentices premiership. He later learned the training craft from some of Australia's most successful horsemen before settling into a full time solo career at Toowoomba- a career that has so far brought him two Toowoomba premierships. The Lindsay Hatch story makes for a very interesting podcast, and we're delighted to present it this week. Lindsay begins by singing the praises of his talented mare Wanda Rox who scored a dashing win at EF on Sat July 19th. It was her fourth win at headquarters. Lindsay talks about his dual operation in Queensland with stables at Toowoomba and Townsville. He outlines the reason for the establishment of a northern base. He acknowledges the professionalism of his Townsville stable manager Martin Haley. Lindsay says the toughest part of the job is the endless travelling between coastal racing venues.  He talks of his 40 horse team at Toowoomba. Lindsay remembers childhood days at Blackall and a subsequent move to Ayr in sugar cane country. He looks back on his low key job with top trainer Bruce McLachlan in Brisbane. All he wanted to do was become a jockey. At this point his father Geoff made the important decision to apprentice his son. Lindsay looks back on a fleeting riding career before rapidly increasing weight brought an end to his dream. His three years in the saddle were not without rewards. He looks back on the freakish stroke of luck that would change his life. With the help of a friend, Lindsay became a trackwork rider for Tommy Smith who was a regular in Brisbane at carnival time. That association was destined to last for several years. He remembers one outstanding horse he got to ride in trackwork. Lindsay talks of a move back to Brisbane and a job with talented trainer Kelso Wood. He looks back on a trip to the famous Cairns Amateurs with a few mates. He intended to stay for a week, but was still there three years later. During that time his training career had a low key start. On returning to Brisbane Lindsay would meet the lady destined to become his wife and the mother of his two children. Tracey wasn't from a racing background but quickly learned the ropes. Lindsay brings us up to date with the current activities of son Thomas and daughter Jade. The trainer looks back on a fateful decision he made in 2010. Unhappy with the Toowoomba Turf Club's decision to install a synthetic track, he applied for a job with John Sadler in Melbourne. He landed that job and loved every  minute of the experience.  Lindsay takes us back to the second phase of his Victorian experience- a stint with Team Snowden during which time he worked with some classy horses. He recalls his return to Queensland and a whole new career experience courtesy of old friend Tony Gollan. The talented trainer acknowledges some of the horses who've helped shape his career. Lindsay recalls the thrill of his recent win in the Battle Of The Bush Final with Peshwa ridden by his former apprentice Angela Jones. He pays tribute to the young lady who's on the brink of history as the current season draws to a close. He speaks highly of Angela's partner Kyle Wilson-Taylor who spent part of his apprenticeship with the Hatch stable. Lindsay looks back on the two lowest points of his fifty year involvement in racing. He talks of the shock bowel cancer diagnosis he was handed by doctors in 2017, and the twelve months disqualification he incurred when one of his horses returned a swab positive to cobalt in 2024. The disqualification was eventually replaced by a hefty fine.  It's a laid back chat with a true blue Queenslander who wouldn't swap his lot in life for “quids”.

Welcome to the Darling Downs Radio Club's contribution to QNEWS for Sunday, 20 July. I'm John VK4JPM, Secretary of the Club. It's a month since the equinox, and I bet all of us with solar panels are looking forward to the sun being higher in the sky. Speaking of solar, last week's talk on The Grid by Peter VK4EA was brilliant. It appears that our telepresence outreach is improving, as we had a full house in the room and almost as many people online. We're working to keep that up, and it's going to take a bit of money. Technorama is the peak body for all the technologists who support community broadcasting in Australia. We're getting together in Toowoomba over 8, 9 and 10 August 2025. TR25 would be a great way to meet your colleagues in person (maybe for the first time) and to see how amateur radio and broadcasting intersect. Both fields can feed from each other, and the theory you learn to get the amateur radio licence is perfect to help you do a better job in broadcasting. Who knows - it could turn into a career! Hello, I'm Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I've been thinking. One of the things that makes life enjoyable is having things to look forward to. It may be family celebrations or special event days, and we get the expectation that something good is going to happen. This is true of our participation in amateur radio, too. For many a childhood memory has been the surprise of an unexpected gift for a birthday or Christmas present that floods the mind with gladness. Weddings and births, and other rites of passage can be both happy and nostalgic. However, there is an element of preparation in achieving this kind of satisfaction as an adult, and dare I say, without taking away any sense of spontaneity, laying the road for a good outcome. It may be a surprise for a loved one or achieving a goal in getting an asset to pursue a dream. The 4x4, the tinny or whatever, has been the goal that creates a sense of achievement when you can look at it and realise the effort to get it has paid off. Whilst this has been framed in general terms, this same goal setting can frame a level of progress and satisfaction for we radio hams. I can remember how pleased I was in finishing my home-made antennas and seeing that they worked beyond expectations. The new, to me, rig that extended my operating capacity and allowed me to enjoy new modes all gave that sense of achievement, which means personal success. When I look around at the opportunities and variations to radio and electronics today, the technology has grown amazingly during my participation in AR, but the scope of what we can do and the successes we can enjoy have likewise increased. Within a formal structure, such as a radio club, it is necessary to work out a schedule and create a planner of events so that members can plot their activities. At home, well, we don't need to be so well structured, provided we aren't in the habit of forgetting. Still, recording coming events is a wise precaution, especially if you live in a household and need to accommodate the needs of other members. So I wonder how many of us have listed the events that we hope to take part in? I'm old-fashioned and still use a paper diary and a flip-over calendar to keep track of things. I could lose my phone and still have these appointments recorded. So I wonder how many clubs have filled in a yearly diary for members to complete? Good communication within clubs is vital, as we all know from experience that life has a way of intruding on our daily activities. The unexpected should really be the expected, I find as the years progress. I would like to think that we could all be on top of things most of the time, but experience suggests there will be times when events take precedence. Having a plan of what is ahead is not only a sound preparation for success, but it also allows us some wriggle room when things get messy. I'm Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and that's what I think. How about you?

Today on Rise and Shine: Fel and Andy get excited about Danny Gokey's tour around Australia after his Toowoomba show. Listeners also share their McGyver stories again, but this time they're trying to get a Vision Radio signal!Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Rise and Shine: We catch up with Andy in Toowoomba to reflect on Danny Gokey's concert! We also have a special chat with Brendon Walmsley!Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Educator Yarns, we sit down with Hayley Callaghan, a dedicated cultural officer and early childhood educator at Learning Pathways in Toowoomba. Hayley, a proud Kamilaroi woman from Goondiwindi Country, shares her profound journey of cultural rediscovery and how she's transformed her personal exploration into meaningful educational practices. From raising over $500 through a Where It Yellow fundraiser to implementing the Aboriginal Eight Ways of Learning pedagogy, Hayley demonstrates how one educator's passion can create ripple effects throughout an entire learning community. As a mother of five who grew up disconnected from her cultural roots, Hayley's story resonates deeply as she discusses the challenges and triumphs of fostering cultural understanding in mainstream early childhood settings. Her candid insights about building relationships with families, supporting fellow educators, and creating culturally safe environments offer practical wisdom for anyone seeking to authentically embed Aboriginal perspectives in their practice. Key Takeaways: Personal cultural journey matters - Hayley's experience of rediscovering her own Kamilaroi heritage whilst teaching demonstrates that educators are learners too, and authenticity comes from acknowledging we're all on a continuous learning journey Start with connection, not perfection - Building genuine relationships with Indigenous families begins with simple invitations and regular communication, even if uptake is initially low The Eight Ways of Learning pedagogy - Hayley is actively working to unpack and implement this Aboriginal pedagogical framework throughout her centre, showing how Indigenous ways of knowing can enhance all children's learning Visible cultural presence creates belonging - Strategic use of hallway displays, provocations with natural materials, and welcoming signage helps families know they belong from the moment they enter Challenge requires courage - Overcoming the perception that focusing on Aboriginal culture excludes others required direct conversations with staff about ensuring all cultures are valued and represented Time constraints are real but manageable - As a working educator with limited cultural officer hours, Hayley emphasises the importance of planning and preparation to maximise cultural learning opportunities Community connections amplify impact - Attending cultural events and building relationships with local Indigenous community members like Tiffany provides invaluable support and authentic learning experiences Children as cultural leaders - Hayley's seven-year-old son's enthusiasm for cultural dancing and her older son applying to be his school's cultural leader shows how educator passion transfers to the next generation Nature as teacher - Getting outside and connecting with Country provides inspiration and authentic contexts for cultural learning that can't be replicated indoors Include Aboriginal perspectives regardless of enrolment - Teaching on Aboriginal land means embedding Indigenous perspectives is essential whether you have Aboriginal children in your service Hayley's journey reminds us that creating culturally rich early learning environments doesn't require perfection—it requires heart, humility, and a willingness to learn alongside the children and families we serve.  Access the episode resources here. Have a question for Educator Yarns? Call 02 5300 0306 and leave a voicemail with your early childhood query about embedding Aboriginal perspectives, and you might hear your question answered in a future episode.

Hi: I'm John VK4JPM, Secretary of the Darling Downs Radio Club with the club's weekly QNEWS update for Sunday 13 July. We're going to have a busy member meeting tomorrow, Monday 14th. Don't forget that this meeting will be held at district Scouts HQ, which is at 2 Victory Street in Newtown, the suburb of Toowoomba. There's a small carpark at the front, but plenty of room in the street - walk up the driveway, and you'll find us at the building at the back, where we'll have great facilities and a huge screen to go with our online presence. Tea and coffee as usual. This is Allan VK4HIT with news from Ipswich and District Radio Club. June's monthly business meeting formally approved a WICEN sub committee to organise currently committed activities and investigate new events to support. Other areas of WICEN focus would include service for community events and to actively support training and mentoring for new members, especially younger members. Reporting from Ipswich this is Allan, VK4HIT. Hello, I'm Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I've been thinking. There is the old saying that variety is the spice of life and if you have been to meetings where time crawled slowly past as the agenda was meticulously followed, then you would appreciate a little spice in your day. I have been thinking about some of the things that can provide variety in club activities. Routine has its place but variation and surprise can add sparkle to otherwise dull activities. Now I am not suggesting having people jumping from cakes as entertainment but there are other ways of giving a different look to presentations. I remember being selected to give a small speech of thanks at my school assembly and virtually quivering my way through the vote of thanks to the guest speaker. That was in primary school and it left its mark on the memory and this is something that so many of us will relate to. Public speaking is almost as bad as going to the old fashioned dentist for bringing on the adrenaline, or as many people called it, the heebie-jeebies. We know many people and some of them within our club, who have interesting stories to tell; some directly relating to radio and many on things that most of us would like to know. Why that person declines a nice friendly invitation to speak at the club could be that same deep seated fear of “public speaking” and the fear of embarrassing themself. Can we consider arranging things around a couple of comfortable chairs and a table with some water to wet dry throats and have a conversation between two people? I am sure we have watched discussions on TV that use this format and it is more relaxing for the participants as well as the audience. Then there is the show and tell type evening where a few people bring along projects and display them and answer questions and get suggestions from others as to how to improve the items or source materials so that others can replicate the items. Years ago, colour slides taken on 35mm cameras could fill an evening with projected images and a commentary by the photographer. These days the laptop computer and a large screen or projector can show a range of stills and movie images with either recorded commentary or a basic voice over which allows for question and answers. There is no need for stiff formality and the relaxed presentation style can further encourage audience participation. Then of course, who said the presenter has to be physically present? These days with video apps being so highly developed, all that is needed is a suitable display connected to the internet and a presentation can come from virtually any place on the planet. I have watched several presentations of this kind on YouTube. These are suggestions for people to build upon but being able to maintain a sense of variety in our club activities, aside from the obvious “ham” ones makes meetings more social and inviting. I'm Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and that's what I think, how about you?

Toowoomba’s future, big reveals & bold conversations

In SBS Punjabi's latest radio program, listen to major national and international news, along with the latest updates from the state of Punjab. The show includes a report on the arrest of a 21-year-old man who allegedly travelled from Perth to Melbourne with a large amount of cash using a false identity. Do not miss a special story about the Punjabi community living in regional area of Toowoomba in Queensland. If you are planning to take a trip to the mountains during this winter season, the program also provides important information to help you prepare for your journey. - ਇਸ ਰੇਡੀਓ ਪ੍ਰੋਗਰਾਮ ਦੀਆਂ ਪੇਸ਼ਕਾਰੀਆਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਦੇਸ਼ ਅਤੇ ਦੁਨੀਆ ਦੀਆਂ ਮੁੱਖ ਖਬਰਾਂ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੀਆਂ ਖਬਰਾਂ 'ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਡਾਇਰੀ' ਵਿੱਚ ਸੁਣੀਆਂ ਜਾ ਸਕਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ। ਇਸਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਹੀ ਕਥਿਤ ਤੌਰ ਤੇ ਭਾਰੀ ਨਕਦੀ ਸਮੇਤ ਪਰਥ ਤੋਂ ਮੈਲਬਰਨ ਝੂਠੀ ਪਹਿਚਾਣ ਨਾਲ ਸਫ਼ਰ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲੇ 21 ਸਾਲਾ ਨੌਜਵਾਨ ਦੀ ਗਿਰਫਤਾਰੀ ਦੇ ਸਬੰਧ ਵਿੱਚ ਇੱਕ ਰਿਪੋਰਟ ਅਤੇ ਟੁਵੂੰਬਾ ਦੇ ਭਾਈਚਾਰੇ ਤੋਂ ਇਕ ਖਾਸ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਮੁਲਾਕਾਤ ਦੇ ਰੂਪ ਵਿੱਚ ਸ਼ਾਮਿਲ ਹੈ। ਜੇਕਰ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਇਹਨਾਂ ਸਰਦੀਆਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਬਰਫ਼ੀਲੇ ਖੇਤਰ ਵੱਲ ਘੁੰਮਣ ਦੀ ਯੋਜਨਾ ਬਣਾ ਰਹੇ ਹੋ ਤਾਂ ਇਸ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਕਿਹੜੀਆਂ ਗੱਲਾਂ ਦਾ ਧਿਆਨ ਰੱਖਣਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ, ਇਸ ਬਾਰੇ ਇੱਕ ਖਾਸ ਪੇਸ਼ਕਸ਼ ਵੀ ਹੈ ਪ੍ਰੋਗਰਾਮ ਦਾ ਹਿੱਸਾ ਹੈ।

Lee’s back from Japan and so are the laughs, chaos, and your favourite regular programming!

DARLING DOWNS RADIO CLUB wia.org.au/clubs/vk4/DarlingDownsRadioClub/ vk4wid@gmail.com Hello and welcome to the Darling Downs Radio Club's QNEWS segment for 29th of June 2025. I'm John, VK4JPM, Secretary of the Club, and this will be a quick one. Last week I mentioned that we're entering the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers parade. We've pitched an interesting idea that the organisers have accepted, and we're looking for a suitable vehicle that could carry some ham gear and tell a bit of a story. Maybe even sport an antenna or two. We think we're looking for a ute - preferably a largish one, with nothing in the tray. Or maybe a lowish flatbed truck. Or even a tractor with a trailer. Or how about a vintage Chevy Pickup? Most importantly, the vehicle needs to be available for 19th and 20th of September. If you can help or even if you just have an idea, please send email to Secretary@DDRCi.org.au. Hint: the vehicle is going to be adorned with flowers, because that's what happens in Toowoomba. But only good things will happen to the vehicle, and you'll make many people happy, so please get in touch if you can help. Secretary at DDRCI.org.au. Now if everything goes to plan by the time you hear this - meaning Sunday morning - and if you're on our mailing list, you should have received a club update with more details on what's happening around the traps; some buy-swap-sell; catchup on activities; and all the info for the next meetings. Let us know if you didn't get it and you expected to. A confirmation: the next members meeting is on the topic of Queensland's Power Grid, how the grid is controlled, and maybe how you can get the best value from the grid. It's definitely going to be held at the regional Scout HQ in Victory Street Newtown - that's the Toowoomba Newtown, not any of the other four or five Newtowns around Australia. The meeting definitely will be on Zoom as well, for those who can't make it on the night. Should be massively interesting, and our guest speaker is Peter VK4EA who knows all about the Grid. Peter is also Vice President of the WIA, and knows a bit about ham radio. We think it's going to be a good event. The date for the next meeting is 14 July at 1900 local time - that's in only two weeks - and full detail can be found on the club's home page. Until next week, thanks for listening. ddrci.org.au is where you go for a recap, and you can reach us for any matters via the secretary email address, or the contact page. All the best - I'm John VK4JPM for the Darling Downs Radio Club.

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

SBS, which started as ‘Radio 2EA' in Sydney and ‘Radio 3EA' in Melbourne fifty years ago today, serves content in more than 60 languages. To celebrate its 50th Anniversary, SBS has been reaching out to communities all over Australia. On June 18, SBS Nepali, along with several other language services, was in the regional Queensland city of Toowoomba for a special broadcast where we spoke to members of the local community. In this podcast episode, we will hear highlights from the day featuring Rajan Khatiwada, his 11-year-old son, Ayan Khatiwada, and partner, Srijana Adhikari, who spoke about their life in Toowoomba. - ‘रेडियो टुइए' र ‘थ्रीइए'बाट सन् १९७५ मा सुरु भएको एसबीएसको यात्राले यो महिना ५० वर्ष पूरा गरेको छ। यसैक्रममा गत १८ जुनमा नेपाली लगायतका एसबीएसका केही भाषा सेवाहरूले क्विन्सल्यान्डको राजधानी ब्रिसबेनबाट झन्डै १३० किलोमिटर पश्चिममा रहेको क्षेत्रीय शहर टुवुम्बाबाट आफ्नो रेडियो कार्यक्रम पहिलो पटक प्रसारण गरेका थिए। उक्त कार्यक्रममा भाग लिन आएका केही नेपालीभाषीहरूसँग हामीले कुराकानी गरेका थियौँ। एसबीएस नेपाली पोडकास्टको यो अङ्कमा भने एकै परिवारका राजन खतिवडा, सृजना अधिकारी तथा ११ वर्षीय आयान खतिवडाको टुवुम्बा बसाइँका अनुभवहरू सुन्नेछौँ।

Guhdare tevahiya bernameya SBS Kurdî yan 19/06/2025 bike. Ji bo SBS50 em çûn Toowoomba, Queensland da ku em bernameyeke zindî li dervayî studyo pêkêş bikin. Em bi Tim Buxton, Silêman Zandînan, Sîmo Şengalî û bi Salim Husên re axifîn.

In celebration of SBS50, we travelled to Toowoomba in Queensland for an Outside Broadcast. Toowoomba is home to a significant population of Ezidi refugees. We engaged with several of them about their experiences settling in the area, where many have become successful members of the community. Simo Shengali is a musician and the proprietor of several barber shops in Toowoomba; we engage in a discussion with him regarding his achievements and his new album. - Ji bo pîrozkirina SBS50, di roja 18/06/2025 em ji bo Weşaneke Derve (OB) çûn Toowoomba, Queensland. Toowoomba hejmareke mezin ji penaberên Ezidî heye. Me bi çend kesan ji civaka Êzîdî li ser ezmûnên wan ên bicihbûna li herêmê, ku gelek ji wan bûne endamên serkeftî yên civakê axivî. Sîmo Şengalî muzîkjen û xwediyê çend berberxaneyan li Toowoomba ye; em bi wî re li ser destkeftiyên wî û albûma wî ya nû diaxafin.

Strap in for an inspiring and heartwarming episode of the Hot Property Podcast, where Greg Riehl sits down with Shirley-Anne Gardiner, CEO of Momentum Mental Health.From humble beginnings to leading one of Toowoomba's most impactful mental health organizations, Shirley-Anne shares how Momentum is transforming lives through free, community-based programs, wellbeing coaching, and a whole lot of kindness. They talk about overcoming stigma, street art's unexpected power in healing, and how one trek through Kokoda is helping raise $300,000 for the cause. Timestamps: (0:51) – What is Momentum Mental Health? (2:04) – More people are speaking up about mental health (4:20) – 14 people, 7 locations…making a big impact with a tiny team (8:58) – How a fall changed her life trajectory (9:24) – The connection between street art and mental wellbeing (10:59) – 200-person waiting list for free clinical psychology (12:00) – Why the team's #1 strength is kindness (13:14) – How the public can help (14:53) – The Kokoda trek fundraiser Welcome to the Hot Property Podcast, hosted by Hot Property, Toowoomba's leading full-service, independent real estate agency. On this podcast, you'll hear how to make more from your property, grow your wealth, and the many lessons we've learned in helping manage and sell more than $3 Billion worth of real estate in the Toowoomba Region.

SBS ji bo weşaneke derve (OB) çû herêma Queensland ya Toowoomba, bajarekî ku di deh salên dawî de gelek penaber pêşwazî kiriye. Me bi Salim Husên, endamê Komeleya Civaka Êzîdî li Toowoomba, li ser bicihbûna civakê sohbetek kir. Li gorî Birêz Husên, di heşt salên dawî de 7,000 Êzîdî wekî penaber gihîştine Toowoomba.

Piööc Thuɔ̈ŋjäŋ tɛn miith aci kë puɔ̈lic ee ke wïc mɛ̈tmɛ̈t dhël yam bi keek piɔ̈ɔ̈c ku bïk nhiaar yic.

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast!For Episode 112, we're sitting down with Kane Keefe, the visionary Managing Director behind Alliance Building Construction.Based in Toowoomba but operating across Queensland, Kane took the unconventional path - launching during COVID's toughest months, then systematically purchasing complementary businesses like a 30-year-old earthworks company rather than chasing traditional tenders.He reflects on this bold journey, sharing how buying competitors became his secret to unlocking 8 figure scale, why vertical integration beats the race-to-the-bottom tender cycle, and how everything changes when you transition from employee to owner with real skin in the game.Let's dive in.Connect with Kane Keefe:Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kane-keefe-3ba53368/Website: https://alliancebc.com.au/Connect with Jordan Skinner:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanaskinner/Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/Do you have an influential personal brand? Take the quiz to find out:http://www.constructingaleader.com/quiz

On this edition of the Semi Pros Toowoomba Basketball Community Development Manager Matt Cox joins us to talk about the state of the sport locally and the plans for the future.

Former politician Clive Berghofer AO has been made an Officer of the Order of Australia during this year's King's Birthday celebrations for his philanthropy and development of Toowoomba.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this heart-filled, laugh-out-loud episode, I sit down with the glorious Sue Ray—a proud Gamilaraay woman, award-winning singer-songwriter, and total genre-bending powerhouse. We talk about her roots in country and punk, her deep love for jazz, and the wild ride from 1AM Troubadour gigs to Nina Simone tributes at the Brisbane Powerhouse. ✨ Expect stories, Brisbane nostalgia, music memories, laughs, and so much heart.

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant sits down with Ben Plohl to explore the rising appeal of regional property investment. With a $10 million portfolio across four states, seasoned investor and buyer's agent Ben has leveraged his background as a chartered accountant to analyse economic trends and identify growth areas. He highlights cities like Albury-Wodonga, Toowoomba, Geelong, Newcastle, and Wagga Wagga as top regional investment picks for 2025 due to their strong infrastructure, diverse economies, and low vacancy rates. Ben said investors should educate themselves and understand local markets, economic diversity, and strategic planning when investing outside capital cities, giving them all the tools they need to make their next investment. The duo then reflects on a broader trend of shifting focus from expensive metros to high-potential regional areas, with government support and growing affordability issues in cities fuelling the shift. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

On this edition of the Semi Pros Mountaineers import and social media influencer Matt Ilodigwe joins us with his story from Delaware to Toowoomba.

A woman charged after a deadly Toowoomba fire; Sussan Ley makes her first public comments as Liberal leader, as the new Labor government is sworn in; Australian players weighing a return to the Indian Premier cricket League.

Sussan Ley and Ted O'Brien have been elected as Liberal leader and deputy leader. A Queensland mother has been charged with the murder of three of her children following a “suspicious” house fire in Toowoomba last Wednesday. U.S. President Donald Trump has granted refugee status to Afrikaners, the white ethnic minority in South Africa. And today’s good news: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an at-home cervical screening device for the first time. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Elliot Lawry 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 ChannelHave 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.

Mueren 3 niños en un incendio en el interior de una casa de Toowoomba, Queensland. La policía investiga el acto como "sospechoso". Escucha esta y otras noticias importantes del día.

Μια οικογενειακή τραγωδία συγκλονίζει την κοινότητα της Toowoomba, στο νοτιοανατολικό Κουηνσλάντ. Τρία παιδιά έχασαν τη ζωή τους κατά τη διάρκεια φονικής πυρκαγιάς που ξέσπασε τα ξημερώματα σε κατοικία.

The death toll rises from a suspicious fire in Toowoomba; Anthony Albanese throws down the gauntlet to the Greens ahead of a new second term parliament; Western Australia signs a deal for an NRL team in Perth.

A child feared dead in a massive Toowoomba fire; The US closes its office of Palestinian affairs in Jerusalem; Club officials at Port Adelaide have stern words with Willie Rioli over reports of misbehaviour from the power forward.

What if the power of touch could transform lives, not just soothe muscles, but offer healing and hope to those facing cancer? On today's episode of the ABIC podcast, we explore the profound impact of oncology massage with two trail blazers in the field. Tania Shaw, Managing Director of Oncology Massage Training Limited, began her career in retail before answering a deeper calling, developing rehabilitative and restorative massage therapies for cancer patients. With over 15 years of leadership, education and advocacy, she now leads OMT's expansion across Australia and New Zealand and Sri Lanka, empowering therapists to deliver life changing care.  Joining her is Tracey Mead, founder of Refresh Body Therapies in Toowoomba and one of the first industry professionals to join ABIC when it was launched. With a background spanning pharmaceuticals, dermal aesthetics and advanced skin science, Tracey discovered her passion for oncology massage after a single client's need for a safe and comforting touch, changed her perspective forever. Together, they're here to share the science, the soul, and the significance of integrating oncology massage into your modern practice. This episode is brought to you by The Aesthetic and Beauty Industry CouncilThe ABIC Podcast is an independent podcast that operates with the support of our listeners (that's you!) So if you would like to support the show, we would very much appreciate that. Hit ‘subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or ‘follow' on Spotify, and leave a review if you're feeling especially generous and please follow us @aestheticbeautycouncil

Paul Murray speaks to Toowoomba's local legends and checks out the richest horse race in regional Queensland. Also, Redbridge's Kos Samaras unpacks the latest polls as the election campaign gets underway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mel and Toc are here to mention Ingrid – over and over. And we falicitate all the reports on French omissions, CEO disappearances and cyclone impacts. Cryptic? That's the point! Plus we have roving reports from Toowoomba, University of WA and du Bois de Boulogne, Paris. Listen in.

Angela Jones has ridden another two winners since our podcast was recorded on Friday Feb 7th. She won the last at Doomben on Master Showman for Stuart Kendrick and scored on Wanganeen for Tony Gollan at Caloundra on Sunday. That makes it 65 in the state and 38 in town for the current season. Angela's backstory makes for an interesting podcast. She grew up on a sprawling cattle farm 300 kms south west of Mackay where she and four sisters were schooled at home. She could ride a horse at age 3, but had no idea a racing industry existed, until she went to boarding school. Angela begins by confirming that she and partner Kyle Wilson-Taylor talk of little else but racing. She acknowledges how lucky she is to have no weight issues. Angela explains that she rode with no allowance towards the end of her apprenticeship. She was pleasantly surprised when race rides kept coming her way. The twenty three year old takes us back to childhood days on the farm. She says a 20,000 acre spread isn't all that uncommon in rural Queensland. She remembers early times on horseback including long days with her dad out on the muster. Angela talks more of father Jason, mum Julie and her four sisters. The young jockey explains that Julie and all four sisters live in Toowoomba nowadays. She takes us back to boarding school days in Charters Towers. She chose that particular school only because it provided accommodation for one of her horses. Angela remembers a day at  Charters Towers races where Racing Queensland had installed an information booth. That booth was manned by former champion jockey Shane Scriven. Angela bombarded him with questions about the racing game. She looks back on a happy apprenticeship to Lindsay Hatch and an exciting first day as a professional jockey. She takes us through her Dalby treble. Angela says Lindsay Hatch restricted her to non TAB meetings early days. The trainer didn't put a race ride her way for quite some time. She looks back on her transition to the provincial circuit and finally a transfer to top Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan. Angela hasn't forgotten her first meeting with future partner Kyle Wilson-Taylor. The young jockey explains that Tony Gollan arranged extra tuition from retired jockey Robbie Fradd whose stellar international career is well documented. Angela takes us through the horses who've impacted her career thus far with special mention of the talented Zarastro. She says wins in the Ipswich and Caloundra Cups have been career highlights. Angela outlines the ambitions she harbours going forward. This is an insight into the life of a very grounded country girl who followed a dream and hasn't wasted an opportunity. 

The gang are joined by comedians Chris Macarthur-Boyd (Here Comes The Guillotine) and Grace Jarvis to discuss Australian musicals, Irish folk music, and Glaswegian romance. Check out Chris on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/macarthur.boyd/ Check out Grace on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/gracejarvisohno/ Get the Patron-exclusive second part of this episode (over 35 mins of bonus content) on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/121415649 Follow us online to get Glue-related clips and updates: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@glue.factory.pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gluefactorypodcast BSky: https://bsky.app/profile/gluefactorypod.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/gluepodcast

When the parents of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs stopped giving her the insulin she needed to control her diabetes, they thought God would cure her.And when the little girl slowly died in their home in the Australian city of Toowoomba they and other members of the Saints, a religious sect stood by waiting for her to rise from the dead.The details that emerged at the trial in Queensland of the 14 members of the cult were harrowing. The court heard that the child's father Jason Struhs finally called emergency services 36 hours after his daughter's death, saying “though God would still raise Elizabeth, they could not leave a corpse in the house”.Both Jason and her mother Kerrie Struhs were found guilty of manslaughter. The sect's leader, Brendan Stevens was found guilty of manslaughter for encouraging the father to withhold insulin from his daughter in January 2022.The Saints are a conservative Christian sect made up mostly of three families who believe in speaking in tongues and who reject modern medicine as “witchcraft”.The 14 will be sentenced on February 11th.Andrew Messenger from the Guardian Australia details this tragic case.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kids the F word gets used a little so Santa would like you to block your ears as we enjoy a laugh with the very funny brother of Indy 500 winner Will Power. How they fired up the 2-strokes and took the karts out in Toowoomba when they were youngsters. (Ok that’s Rusty’s attempt at using nice words to basically say they terrorized the neighbourhood!) Turning hard right and pursuing a career in standup comedy and how, just like racers, it’s a hard road to begin with. The family pressure to win a charity race while performing in Edinburgh this year and the little known movie that Damien shot recently with Will. We can’t wait to see it once it’s finished! Oh and the sage social media advice we all should heed plus Damien’s new special just dropped. Check it out at https://damienpower.com/. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Hammo & Dan are joined by Australian comedian Harley Breen! They get into some very, very cheap accommodation, being between wives, small town shops and some rehctub gnals. Follow the cabin on Instagram and TikTok @flogcabin or get around the flogs individually @danmuggleton, @andrewhamiltoncomedy and @tomwitcombecomedy. Also full episodes of Flog Cabin are now live on YouTube!Follow Harley Breen (@harley.breen) and catch him live in Toowoomba on December 5th! In case you missed it, Flog Cabin finally has a Patreon so if you like the podcast but want more floggery, join the Flogtreon today!Don't miss the flogs live on tour around Australia:Flog Cabin Stands Up + The Flogie Awards in Sydney Dec 20Daniel Muggleton 2024 Australian TourAndrew Hamilton in NSW Dec 5-7Tom Witcombe Sydney Trial Show Nov 29Sponsored by Pilot, Men's Health Treatments Online www.pilot.com.auSave $20 on your first order with promo code FLOGGERS20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the IJGC podcast, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Pedro Ramirez is joined by Drs. Andreas Obermair and Rachel Collings to discuss the impact of surgical complications on surgeons. Dr Obermair is an Australian-based gynaecological oncologist, researcher and leader of innovation. He is the PI of numerous investigator-initiated clinical trials and is never tired of finding more effective and less harmful ways to treat patients diagnosed with gynaecological cancer. Dr Rachel Collings is a gynaecologist and fertility specialist working in private practice in Toowoomba, Australia. She has a particular interest gynaecological surgery and doctor wellbeing.    Highlights: While patients are primarily affected by complications, surgeons are second victims when complications develop. Second victim refers to a clinician who experiences emotional trauma when complications develop. Second victims may feel shame, guilt, sadness and a crisis of confidence. In addition, second victims may develop problems with sleep, or develop musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal symptoms. Second victim syndrome is more likely if complications are severe, caused by a perceived mistake, or if the surgeon is concerned that it may attract criticism from colleagues. 89% of respondents reported having impacts on their sleep when they are involved in a surgical complication. Younger age, fewer years in practice, and female respondents had higher impacts of stress related to complications. Female surgeons reported higher levels of physical and mental health impacts and higher levels of impact on sleep compared with male surgeons.