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Toni Powell is a renowned speaker known for her hilarious keynotes and ridiculously simple (yet wildly effective) wellbeing hacks that people actually remember and use. She's an author, award-winning filmmaker, and the unforgettable subject of an ABC's Australian Story episode called Let There Be Light. Her powerful Goalcast talk The Power of Words has reached over 15 million viewers worldwide. During the pandemic, Victoria University invited Toni to create a coached wellbeing program for 12 exhausted school principals. That program—now called HAPPY HEALTHY STRONG TEAMS—was such a hit it went on to be offered through the WA Department of Education's Leadership Institute for two full years. The program has also been run by DoE NSW and some principal associations have offered it to their members. To date, more than 500 school and Department leaders have taken part in this fun, fast, and refreshingly easy approach to culture change and staff wellbeing.
Last year, 18,000 people moved to Seattle. And those newcomers may have discovered it can be hard to make friends here. The new civic organization Seattle Chamber of Connection is trying to help newcomers build a community here. Once a month, they host an event called “Seattle Welcome Day” at Town Hall Seattle. We talk with Charlotte Massey, Executive Director and founder of the Seattle Chamber of Connection. Find information about the WA Department of Fish and Wildlife public meeting here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Kristi speaks with We are Womxn co-founder, post-graduate Sexology student and 2024 Young Australian of the Year nominee, Kate Raston. Kate talks about her experiences as a consent and healthy relationships educator, working with young people in schools where she helps facilitates safe and open conversations around sex and consent. This conversation is a ripper for parents of school aged kids in which Kate shares many tools for parents about talking with kids of any ages about consent, healthy relationships and sexual education. Follow We are Womxn via social media especially Instagram or check out their website at www.wearewomxn.com.au. Other resources mentioned is the 'Talk soon, Talk often' book by WA Department of Health. Get your FREE PDF here: https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/articles/s_t/talk-soon-talk-often
In an extreme example of government overreach, the WA Department of Ecology is seeking harsh penalties and even possible criminal charges against a ranch that had used a common practice to provide water for their animals. John Stuhlmiller, farming advocate and consultant to the ranch, joins Dillon with the stunning details.
In this episode, David Karsten is joined by Professor Fred Wells and Professor Monique Gagnon to discuss the impact of rising sea temperatures and oil spills on aquatic life. Significant changes in marine fauna along Perth's coastline (00:01:02:03)Impact of 2011 heatwave on the west end of Rottnest (00:04:12:12)How fish fingerprints are helping identify oil pollutants (00:09:23:04)Recovery of marine populations after the Montara oil spill in the Timor Sea (00:19:54:22)Positive trends in pollution reduction (00:21:26:23)Learn moreMarine heatwaves decimate sea urchins, molluscs and more at RottnestFish Fingerprinting: Identifying Crude Oil Pollutants using Bicyclic Sesquiterpanes (Bicyclanes) in the Tissues of Exposed FishConnect with our guestsProfessor Fred Wells, Adjunct Professor, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin UniversityAs senior curator of aquatic zoology at the Western Australian Museum for many years, Professor Wells developed a keen interest in tropical marine ecosystems and Western Australian marine habitats. He later moved to the WA Department of Fisheries where he led a research project on introduced marine pests. His research has included all major habitat types in the Western Pacific, with a particular focus on coral reefs and mangroves, and documenting molluscan assemblages in marine areas not previously investigated by scientists. He is the former President and a Lifetime Member of the Australian Marine Sciences Association, The World Scientific Society for Molluscs, and the Australasian Mollusc Society. Staff ProfileLinkedInProfessor Monique Gagnon, Discipline lead, Ecology, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin UniversityA prominent researcher in ecotoxicology, Professor Gagnon has led major research projects for industry, government and the Australian Research Council. Her research focuses on the impact of accidental oil spills, petroleum exploration and production on fish health, endocrine disruptors, sewage treatment plants and urban runoffs, and the toxicity of drilling muds used in the petroleum exploration industry. She provides advice on drilling programs in sensitive marine areas like Botany Bay and Barrow Island. She also monitors the effects of anti-fouling chemicals on vertebrates and invertebrate populations. Professor Gagnon is an associate editor for the international peer-reviewed journal, Environmental Toxicology.Staff profileLinkedInGoogle ScholarJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcriptBehind the scenesHost: David KarstenContent creator: Anne Griffin-AppadooProducer: Emilia JolakoskaSocial Media: Amy HoskingExecutive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew SykesFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
Jackie Canterbury talks with Dr. Katie Haman, Wildlife Veterinarian, and Dr. Scott Pearson, Senior Research Scientist – both with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife – who answer questions about the recent avian flu outbreak on Rat Island off Marrowstone Island and discuss the outlook for the future. The outbreak is the first H5N1 avian flu event in the marine environment in Washington state. We are estimating an 80% colony loss on Rat island which hosts breeding Caspian Terns, Olympic Gulls, and Harbor Seals (part 1 of two programs on this topic). (Airdate: September 13, 2023) For additional information on avian influenza visit: WA Department of Fish & Wildlife and WA Department of Health. Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and want to support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make a contribution. Thank you for your support!
It's a decade this year since Julia Gillard's apology to those affected by forced adoption, but there's still unfinished business. Now, it's the adoptees picking up the baton and carrying on the fight for recognition, redress, and justice. Amelia speaks to two adoptees – Jennifer McRae and Danae Witherow – about how being taken from their mothers has affected their lives, and their push for an inquiry in Western Australia. Shakira Ramsdell explains what's happening in Victoria, the one state in the process of setting up a redress scheme. Forced Adoption Support Service: 1800 21 03 13 UPDATE: A spokesperson from the WA Department of Communities responded after deadline, writing 'formal integrated birth certificates [are] currently not available' but are being considered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a presentation to the Joint Legislative Committee on Water Supply During Drought, representatives from the Department of Ecology went over what led to the recent drought declaration and what the corresponding $3 million in grant funding means for communities. “A main one is that we look at water supply seasonal forecasts. What is the volume of runoff expected, especially for that April through September period, which in our state is when water supply challenges are likely to arise?" asked Jeff Marti, Drought Coordinator for the Department of Ecology's Water Resources Division, during Monday's committee meeting. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/washington-in-focus/support
The Department of Ecology declared drought conditions in 12 out of 62 watersheds in Washington state, leading to the availability of $3 million in grant funding to assist communities in managing the impacts of the drought. https://tinyurl.com/rbn5h398 #TheCenterSquareWashington #droughtdeclaration #12watersheds #Skagit #Whatcom #Clallam #Kittitas #Yakima #Snohomish #Jefferson #WallaWalla #Columbia #Okanogan #Benton #Klickitat #grantfunding #Washingtonstate #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
Jeff Debell is a forest geneticist working with the WA Department of Natural Resources, tasked with exploring strategies for growing trees in a changing climate. With increasingly hot and dry summers, reforestation has already become more challenging than usual. The health of future forests may be improved by or depend on innovative reforestation practices we implement today. One key practice is population migration, the practice of moving genetic populations within a given species in order to adapt to projected climate conditions (ex: planting Doug-fir from Oregon in Washington). In this episode, we discuss some critical research Jeff is conducting on this population migration and how small forest owners can support it.
Despite the Washington state legislature's desire to protect farming and food production from the costs of a new carbon tax, the WA Department of Ecology has failed to develop a system to exempt farms from the higher fuel costs, as prices continue to climb. State Rep. Mike Chapman, D-Port Angeles, joins Dillon to voice his frustration with the Inslee Administration's failure to follow the 2021 law, calling it "patently unfair" and suggesting the state risks being "complicit in losing farmland" as it continues to pile additional costs on producing food in WA.
Felons could earn up to six-figure salary from WA Department of Corrections. More details revealed about the killing of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police officers. Breach at Air Force One base. Former twitter CLO testifies on the Hill about how the social media platform handled the Hunter Biden laptop story. // Lebron James broke the all-time NBA points record and dropped an eff bomb on national television while he celebrated. A checking of the texting. // Possible new airport in WA state. Death toll from earthquake in Syria and Turkey continues to rise. Biden illuded to Chinese spy balloon last night but didn't mention it directly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Travis Porter of WA Department of Ecology spoke about the current state of the industrial stormwater permit in Washington, common challenges for companies, what's coming up and how they are handling emerging contaminants such as PFAS in their permit process.
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, arranged the reciprocal partnership through its STEM Professionals in Schools program. The partnership is supported by Curtin University including Head of the School of Earth and Planetary Sciences Professor Ian Fitzsimons, the WA Department of Education and the Pia Wadjarri Remote Community School, located about 330km north-east of Geraldton. Students have been in Perth learning about geology, radio astronomy, space exploration, meteorites, the planets and supercomputers, as well as visiting Scitech and Curtin's Centre for Aboriginal Studies. Lead researcher Dr Luc Doucet, from Curtin University, said the program blended Indigenous cultural knowledge with scientific thinking and the Australian curriculum. “The Wajarri people are the custodians of the oldest rocks on Earth that are widely studied by Curtin scientists,” Dr Doucet said. “By working together, we are learning valuable knowledge from the traditional owners who have lived on this land for thousands of years while also hoping to ignite a passion for science among the next generation as the future geology, space and science workforce.”
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Guest Franklyn Smith, with Freedom Project WA, discusses how he's learned that "Healed People, Heal People" with Joy Gilfilen, Host of iChangeJustice. As a young man, he lived deep in the jazz music world in downtown Seattle with his mother, and when she died, he got into drugs. Today he has "lived on all sides of the fences", for he went through the military, incarceration, drug addiction, homelessness, mental health, and rehabilitation and studied the issues down deep and real. His company, Fresh Start Professional Services, understands different viewpoints and talks frankly about the difference between housing as different from community, about basic needs vs. essential needs, then explains how the early wounding of the soul must be healed for all the rest to work. Franklyn was the 1st justice-involved person hired to work on reentry services at the state level at WA Department of Corrections, and is now working in non-profits to help us build bridges between all sectors of the community to heal our divides.
Slapping Skagit Valley Farms with a fine over a quarter-million dollars, the WA Department of Ecology accuses the local vegetable grower of irrigating illegally and suggests it was harming salmon. But as Capital Press reporter Don Jenkins tells Dillon, there's more to the story, including details shared by the farm that raise major questions about Ecology's accusations and tactics in targeting the farm for enforcement.
Rural America, or "white trash" areas as people like to call it, is often overlooked by society, traditionally people in rural communities "just want to be left alone." But resources are scarce and life is challenging. In this episode of true crime, Betty shares the story of being in law enforcement in a small town and finding herself in the middle of defending her sister from a violent crime. Betty Frizzell is the former chief of the Winfield, Missouri Police Department. Betty began her law enforcement career in 1997 with an aim to assist victims of sexual assault. She served as a Deputy Sheriff in both the Lincoln and Ripley County (MO) Sheriff's Departments. During her time with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department, she helped develop the first Sexual Assault Response Teams unit and was the first female officer to join the S.W.A.T. team. She later worked as a police officer and gang investigator for the city of Louisiana, Missouri before becoming the Chief of the Winfield Police Department. Upon retiring from policing, Frizzell began teaching criminal justice courses and police as a professor and CTE teacher. She holds an M.F.A in Writing and an M.S. in Criminal Justice Administration. She served as a member of the Citizens Advisory Board for the State of Missouri Department of Corrections: Probation and Parole Division and was honored as the Lincoln County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year in 2001. Also, she was honored as a Starfish award winner from Seattle Children's Hospital and received an award of recognition from the State of WA Department of Health and Social Services in 2016. Frizzell currently resides in Seattle, Washington, but remains closely connected to Missouri. Visit Betty: https://www.bettyjanefrizzell.com/ To visit Michaela's former TOP iTunes podcast Be You Find Happy, and learn more about her click here: https://www.michaelarenee.com/ iTunes | https://tinyurl.com/2p8jxxez Sticher | https://tinyurl.com/5n79arwv Amazon | https://tinyurl.com/yckvnumb Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/5n79arwv iHeartRadio | Google Play | https://tinyurl.com/3jpt5e3b --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/butwhyisthat/message
Welcome to the Cattle Station Classroom Podcast. In today's lesson we are going to be learning about diversification permits for pastoral leases in WA – what they are, why they exist, who needs them and how to apply for one.To do this I am joined by Karel Eringa who is the pastoral manager at the WA Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Welcome to the Cattle Station Classroom Podcast. In today's lesson we are going to be learning about what's involved in buying and selling a pastoral lease in WA – and it's definitely a little more complicated than buying or selling a house in town!To do this I am joined by Karel Eringa who is the pastoral manager at the WA Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Welcome to the Cattle Station Classroom Podcast. In today's lesson we are going to be learning about the legal requirements of managing a pastoral Western Australia.We'll cover topics such as what a pastoral lease can be used for, what activities are required to be compliant, what makes a good tenant, and even the renewals process.To do this I am joined by Karel Eringa who is the pastoral manager at the WA Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Welcome to the Cattle Station Classroom Podcast. In today's lesson we are going to be learning about the different types of land tenure in Western Australia – in particular, crown land and pastoral leases.To do this I am joined by Alison Gibson from the WA Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage.Alison is the project lead for the Land Administration Act amendment project, and previously worked as a Senior Solicitor in the Department of Planning Lands and Heritage for eight years specialising in Crown Land law and practice, so I couldn't think of anyone more suited to helping us in this episode!Learn more about the WA Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage here: https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-planning-lands-and-heritage See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this special COVID-19 episode, The Good GP interviews Kerry Fitzsimons and Claire Italiano on COVID antiviral medications. We explore what antiviral treatments are available for patients with COVID, the contraindications and indications, and the GP's role. Kerry Fitzsimons is the Manager of Medicines and Technology Unit, Clinical Excellence Division, WA Department of Health. Claire Italiano is an Infectious Diseases Physician at Royal Perth Hospital. This episode was recorded on 15 March 2022. As information on COVID-19 changes daily, please note that some of the advice in this podcast may no longer be current by the time of listening.
From housing and homelessness help to small business assistance, the WA Department of Commerce has played a key role in the state's response to the COVID pandemic. Host Austin Jenkins talks with Commerce Director Lisa Brown.
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In this special COVID-19 episode, The Good GP interviews podcast regular, Prof Paul Effler on the Omicron variant. We explore what is Omicron, how it behaves and compares to the other variants. We also briefly cover other variants and explore the need for ongoing boosters. Professor Paul Effler is the Senior Medical Advisor, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, WA Department of Health and Clinical Professor, University of Western Australia. This episode was recorded on 9 January 2022. As information on COVID-19 changes daily, please note that some of the advice in this podcast may no longer be current by the time of listening.
Seattle K9 killed by homeless man last week, WA Department of Health meeting to decide on the creation of a task force to forcibly remove people deemed a health threat and other issues, Oregon governor wanna be does not qualify to run for the office, 2022 Idaho legislative session starts today, Idaho state government has 2500 openings.#news #headlines #headlinenews #breaking #breakingnews #news #conservative #podcast #waahingtonnews #oregonnews #idahonews #pacificnorthwest --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindtheline/support
The number of unhoused Americans is at a historically high rate right now. This podcast is produced in Seattle, a city with the third highest homeless population in the U.S. Though many Seattleites identify as progressive, we can't reach a consensus on how to help our most vulnerable populations—or even find agreement on the root causes of the housing crisis. Why are perspectives on homelessness, and possible solutions to it, so polarized? Josephine Ensign, a University of Washington nurse and health care provider for people experiencing homelessness, shares some of her insights from her career on the frontlines of this crisis. Josephine Ensign is a professor in the School of Nursing and an adjunct professor in the Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies at the University of Washington. Her most recent book is Skid Road: On the Frontier of Health and Homelessness in an American City. Twitter: @josephineensign Skid Road: https://bookshop.org/books/skid-road-on-the-frontier-of-health-and-homelessness-in-an-american-city/9781421440132 Homelessness Rises Faster Where Rent Exceeds a Third of Income: https://www.zillow.com/research/homelessness-rent-affordability-22247/ WA Department of Commerce: http://www.commerce.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/hau-why-homelessness-increase-2017.pdf Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com/ Twitter: @PitchforkEcon Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics Nick's twitter: @NickHanauer
Bi-Zi Farms near Vancouver, WA may be forced to shut down after the WA Department of Ecology decided to punish the farm over technicalities on their ability to use water from the farm's well that's been in use for over a century. Owner Bill Zimmerman tells Dillon how despite their best efforts to satisfy Ecology's desires, state bureaucrats have provided no possible pathway for the small family farm to solve the legal issues. Dillon points out how Bi-Zi's situation is a likely harbinger of what could happen to many farms in Whatcom County as a result of the state's proposed water rights adjudication lawsuit.
Despite the WA Department of Ecology's march toward a massive court case to hammer out Whatcom water rights issues, a much better option of community collaboration is still possible and desperately needed. Fred Likkel, Whatcom Family Farmers Executive Director, joins Dillon with an update on the issue now that the state budget has been finalized, including funding for "pre-adjudication work."
Host Austin Jenkins interviews WA Department of Children, Youth & Families Secretary Ross Hunter, and Lisa McLean, executive director of the 2021 WA State Redistricting Commission.
Our latest Regional Update looks at a three-year Barley Grass Project which is an investment by GRDC being delivered by the University of Adelaide and DPIRD alongside regional partners. WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development research officer Catherine Borger and project participant, Ben Whisson from Consult Ag have some interesting preliminary results to share with us. Barley Project Learn more about the project described in the podcast here: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/news/media-releases/grower-groups-collaborate-wage-war-barley-grass Weed Seed Wizard Check out the Weed Seed Wizard tool here: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/weed-seed-wizard/weed-seed-wizard-download-and-help Barley RIM decision making tool: https://ahri.uwa.edu.au/research/barley-grass-rim/ Overview of Barley and Brome RIM: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2020/02/great-brome-and-barley-grass-modelling-the-long-term-value-of-harvest-weed-seed-control
What are the challenges and opportunities facing educational leaders in 2021? In this episode, we deviate from our traditional chat or interview and instead hit the road with the mic to a panel discussion featuring the three system leaders in WA - exploring what the new normal of education might just look like in 2021. The panel featured Valerie Gould (Executive Director at the Association of Independent Schools of WA), Lisa Rodgers (Director General at the WA Department of Education) and Dr Debra Sayce (Executive Director of Catholic Education WA) and was MC'd by Mathilda Joubert, President of ACEL WA Branch - who was instrumental in getting the approvals required for this podcast to be published on EdLeaders. This episode was recorded live on Friday 5th March, 2021 at the Parmelia Hilton in Perth and has been published with the consent of ACEL and all speakers involved. As it was recorded live we do apologize for the clanking of knives as this was a breakfast panel! To hear more from the speakers - please connect with them on LinkedIn: Mathilda Joubert - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathilda-joubert-8299705/ Valeria Gould - https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-gould-71a65152/ Lisa Rodgers - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-rodgers/ Dr Debra Sayce - https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-sayce-0366b292/ As always if you have questions, or feedback or have a suggestion from a leader you'd like to hear from - head on over to https://www.edleaders.com.au/ to signup for the newsletter, or follow us on Linked In at Edleaeders Australia and also please remember to leave us a review on iTunes or your favourite podcast player. You can also connect with us at LinkedIn: Luke Callier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljcallier/ Mathew Irving - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-irving-b6b91430/
In this episode, Professor Paul Effler provides information about the risks and benefits of the COVID Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination. While it is not anticipated that this vaccine will rolled-out in general practice given the cold-chain requirements, GPs need to understand the delayed reactions and other side-effects. Professor Paul Effler is the Senior Medical Advisor, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, WA Department of Health and Clinical Professor, University of Western Australia. Information correct as at 24 February 2021.
In this episode, Professor Paul Effler provides a brief update on the COVID and Influenza vaccinations. Professor Paul Effler is the Senior Medical Advisor, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, WA Department of Health and Clinical Professor, University of Western Australia. Information correct as at 17 February 2021.
For the past three years, researchers in Western Australia have been trialling innovative new pasture legume species suited to low to medium rainfall areas. The findings are clear - new species can overcome traditional barriers to use and deliver significant benefits to mixed farming enterprises. In this podcast, Professor John Howieson from Murdoch University discusses the research findings so far and shares how growers can use this insight to boost productivity and profitability on-farm. It's all part significant $18 million-dollar dryland pasture legume research initiative being led by the GRDC. This national project is supported by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment as part of its Rural R&D for Profit program. In addition to the GRDC, the five-year project is also supported by Meat and Livestock Australia and Australian Wool Innovation, and involves the South Australian Research and Development Institute the research division of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia, Murdoch University, CSIRO, the WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, and NSW Department of Primary Industries, as well as 10 grower groups across WA, SA, Victoria and southern NSW. Contact: Ron Yates ronald.yates@dpird.wa.gov.au John Howieson J.Howieson@murdoch.edu.au More information: https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/audio/podcast/choosing-the-best-pasture-legumes-for-lower-rainfall-areas https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/news-and-media-releases/national/2017/10/pasture-legumes-project-to-grow-the-fortunes-of-mixed-farms
Several practical measures, a lot of hard work and unprecedented cooperation have contributed to Western Australia’s success in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the State is well prepared should there be a second wave.
New research into Nitrogen applications as part of the Tactical Wheat Agronomy for the West project could challenge the way the industry thinks about what determines the timing of N applications. The research project, a WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and GRDC investment, involved trials across Western Australia's wheatbelt and revealed a key influencer of wheat yield, quality and protein level, is environment. Contact: Dr Dion Nicol | Wheat agronomist and physiologist Research, Development & Innovation Industry & Economic Development Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Dryland Research Institute, 1 Mitchell Street, Merredin WA 6415 t +61 (0)8 9081 3115 | m +61 (0)429 686 316 | w dpird.wa.gov.au Useful resources: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/groundcover-133-march-april-2018/research-prompts-nitrogen-rethink-for-barley https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/ground-cover-supplements/gcs106/new-app-quantifies-nitrogen-needs
The Dryland Legume Pasture Systems (DLPS) project is evaluating a diverse range of annual pasture legumes on mixed farms in the low to medium rainfall zone (
On this week's podcast, we’re chatting with WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development weed researcher Dr Harmohinder Dhammu, who along with colleagues Abul Hashem, Catherine Borger, Glen Riethmuller, Nerys Wilkins and Pete Gray, with GRDC investment, have quantified the impact of five weed species of emerging importance in the WA grains belt. This work was recently written about in AHRI insight by Cindy Benjamin: https://ahri.uwa.edu.au/new-comers-causing-trouble/
This episode explores the future of the Agrifutures Australia EvokeAg event.In 2021 the West Australian Government will be hosting EvokeAg in Perth on 16th- 17th February 2021.Guests explain the excitement of this announcement and how hosting this event in WA will grow Australia's position in the agri-food tech scene in the Asia Pacific.Guests include; Agrifutures Australia managing director John Harvey; Director General, WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Ralph Addis; Moora citrus and broad acre farmer, Sue Middleton and Susan Hall, manager, Investment WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.This podcast is a production of the Rural Business Collective for Agrifutures Australia.
Dr Sandy Heldsinger is the co-creator of Brightpath, an assessment tool for schools. In this podcast, Sandy speaks with ISQ Director Strategic Relations, Shari Armistead about how schools across Australia are using the Brightpath method to successfully track student learning and engagement. In this episode we discuss: • What is Brightpath • Research from WA Department of Education and software from WA University • Aspects of learning • An assessment process • Assessment software • Brightpath Ruler to track growth • Examples • Queensland trial with five schools • Perth study • Key messages
WA Department of Revenue issued a special notice discussing the surcharge that applies to select businesses engaged in advanced computing activities.
Thanks for sparking up for another episode of Chronic Gals! Vape shelves across Washington state are awfully bare after the WA Department of Health enacted policy banning vapes flavored with anything but terpenes derived from the regulated 502 market. We unpack the issue with friend of the show and Chronic Pal Terah Pitchford, and talk about what the vape crisis is all about, what Washington state is doing about it, and what people don’t know about what is in their flavored vape cartridges. This is another show packed full of information! Grab your stash and get ready to uplevel your conscious consumerism! #scientificstoners #craftcannabis Connect with the Landrace Brands on Instagram: Instagram @landracelabswa Instagram @saucebosswa Instagram @grassvalleyfarmswa Instagram @landracefarms Hey budtenders, Landrace is on TopTender.com!! Learn more about Landrace Brands' farms and laboratories unique. Join Toptender now for free at my affiliate link: https://toptender.com/r/4y199jgr2 Follow Terah’s political activism on Instagram at @cannablissful_living360 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronic-gals/support
Harry Chriest is joined by some experts in the Seattle Real Estate Industry to answer your questions and discuss the trends and current state of the Housing market. On this weeks episode we talk about changes to how realtors get paid, changes to appraisals and a bit about home inspections. On The House is sponsored by PRMI. PRMI NMLS 3094. PRMI is an Equal Housing Lender.Credit and collateral are subject to approval. Terms and conditions apply. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change and are subject to borrower(s) qualification. This is not a commitment to lend. Licensed by the Department of Business Oversight under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act 4130403. WA-Department of Financial Institutions CL-3094(http://nmlsconsumeraccess.org/EntityDetails.aspx/COMPANY/3094). Branch NMLS#: 1695723
Harry Chriest, Shonna Peterson, Dana Armstrong, Theresa Sheridan, and Kyle Bergquist are on this week's episode of On The House! They talk about Seattle Real Estate news as well as go over the Resolution to End Homelessness, a non profit organization in Seattle who helps people connect with the groups who are working to end homelessness. On The House is sponsored by PRMI. PRMI NMLS 3094. PRMI is an Equal Housing Lender.Credit and collateral are subject to approval. Terms and conditions apply. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change and are subject to borrower(s) qualification. This is not a commitment to lend. Licensed by the Department of Business Oversight under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act 4130403. WA-Department of Financial Institutions CL-3094(http://nmlsconsumeraccess.org/EntityDetails.aspx/COMPANY/3094). Branch NMLS#: 1695723
Decisions around lime applications to acid soils have suddenly become a lot easier with the availability of the iLime Calculator, a smartphone app that is easy to use and reveals the tangible benefits of applying lime over time. The app can be customised to incorporate your own inputs. On this podcast Chris Gazey, the Soil Science and Crop Nutrition Portfolio Manager with the WA Department of Primary Industries and Region Development, explains how it works and the benefits of the new iLime app. Contact: Chris Gazey 0429 107 976 Chris.gazey@dpird.wa.gov.au
Valuable frost research is equipping grain growers with practical information on how to identify frost damage in cereal crops. In this podcast WA Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development research officer, Dr Ben Biddulph, discusses what to look for, when and where, to identify frost damage. According to Dr Biddulph grain growers need to be alert, but not alarmed about frost, and know what management options are available to reduce or mitigate frost risk. Further information: Dr Ben Biddulph DPIRD Grains Directorate 3 Baron-Hay Court, South Perth, WA 6151 m: 0428 920 654 e: ben.biddulph@dpird.wa.gov.au GRDC project code: DAW00244; DWA00243; DWA00242; DWA00236 A range of resources to help growers identify and manage frosted crops are available on the GRDC website: • Frost Identification Guide, produced by DPIRD with co-investment from GRDC, available at https://grdc.com.au/CerealFrostIDGuide • Frost - Frequently Asked Questions, a DPIRD publication produced in collaboration with GRDC at https://grdc.com.au/frost-faq • The GRDC YouTube frost playlist which includes segments about the emotional cost of frost and managing the effects of frost https://www.grdc.com.au/GRDC-Video-NationalFrostInitiativePlaylist • GRDC Managing Frost Risk Tips and Tactics at https://grdc.com.au/ManagingFrostRisk • More information on frost management can be found via the GRDC's suite of GrowNotes™ publications available at https://grdc.com.au/grownotes Frost resources are also available on the DPIRD website at https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/frost/frost-tools-and-support and https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/frost/management-options-frosted-crop
In this episode, we are joined once again by Adjunct Professor Paul Effler, medical coordinator, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, WA Department of Health to discuss influenza vaccinations. Paul explores the key messages for GPs as we head into flu season including the importance of vaccinations in children under five and in pregnant women. This episode also covers: - the benefits of vaccinations, and how to discuss vaccines with hesitant patients - the upcoming flu season and what does it mean for GPs, and - where to next in influenza vaccines.
The Digital Ag Collective with Kelly Pearce and Tanya Kilminster from the West Australian wheatbelt. This podcast conversation is about the development of an Australian farmer owned and controlled group that utilises and shares the most relevant data systems and programs available in the Ag Tech sector. Kelly Pearce and Tanya Kilminster both live and farm in the West Australian wheatbelt. More notably they both hold Agricultural Science PhD's with the CSIRO. In their chat with Sarah Nolet they explain the climatic and economic imperatives that are changing the way farmers in their regions conduct business. Tanya works with the WA Department of Agriculture and Food and says, "in the last decade we have really had some challenges from a climatic and economic point of view - so every decision we make has to be really critically thought out. We really need to utilised the data available us to make much more informed decisions. From about 2010 onwards we have had some really 'doozey's' of seasons and so farmers have really challenged us as a Department for solutions." Both Kelly and Tanya have been interested in making better use of the business intelligence becoming available to their own farming systems and found that once they delved deeper they became frustrated with what they found. This has led to the establishment of the Digital Ag Collective (DAC). "We went to Sydney and we put a call out there for data scientist, analysts, IT experts come and meet with a group of WA producers who are really interested in pursing technology for data integration and business intelligence and we were overwhelmed with the response," says Kelly who is the Collectives chairperson. Kelly says the aim of the DAC is to, "drive industry wide, producer led frameworks and standards for providers to incentivise and allow us the opportunity to give our experience, to be involved in the assessment of these technologies, share our pain points and help co-develop solutions together." "What we are proposing that farmers are a critical part of the solution and that tech needs to be developed from the ground up." Right now the Collective is busy working out who are their best collaborators and partner as well as setting up their right legal entity to allow for a true hub of business intelligence - that is owned and run by farmers. You can find Kelly here on Twitter You can find Tanya here on LinkedIn For anyone interested in more information about the Digital Ag Collective you can email Kelly at http://pearcekelly@bigpond.com The Digital Ag Collective can be found https://digitalagcollective.com/
In this episode, Adjunct Professor Paul Effler, medical coordinator, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, WA Department of Health speaks to The Good GP about measles and measles outbreaks. In this episode, Paul covers the major public health implications of measles, typical presentations, vaccinations and testing.
In this podcast WA Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development research officer and Frost specialist, Dr Ben Biddulph, discusses salvage and harvest options for frost-affected cereal crops as well as what to consider if you intend holding onto seed from a frost affected crop. On the day Ben Biddulph was at DPIRD's Frost evaluation trial site at Dale about 100k's east of Perth. Further Information Dr Ben Biddulph DPIRD Grains Directorate 3 Baron-Hay Court, South Perth, WA 6151 0428 920 654 ben.biddulph@dpird.wa.gov.au A range of resources to help growers identify and manage frosted crops are available on the GRDC website: Frost Identification Guide, produced by DPIRD with co-investment from GRDC, available at https://grdc.com.au/CerealFrostIDGuide?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=track_description&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=resources Frost - Frequently Asked Questions, a DPIRD publication produced in collaboration with GRDC at https://grdc.com.au/frost-faq?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=track_description&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=resources The GRDC YouTube frost playlist which includes segments about the emotional cost of frost and managing the effects of frost https://www.grdc.com.au/GRDC-Video-NationalFrostInitiativePlaylist?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=track_description&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=resources GRDC Managing Frost Risk Tips and Tactics at https://grdc.com.au/ManagingFrostRisk?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=track_description&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=resources More information on frost management can be found via the GRDC's suite of GrowNotes™ publications available at https://grdc.com.au/grownotes?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=track_description&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=resources Frost resources are also available on the DPIRD website at https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/frost/frost-tools-and-support?utm_source=grdc_soundcloud&utm_medium=track_description&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=resources and https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/frost/management-options-frosted-crop?utm_source=grdc_soundcloud&utm_medium=track_description&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=resources GRDC Project code: DAW00244; DWA00243; DWA00242; DWA00236
The State of Washington is a clear leader in technology innovation and carbon-free energy, so it is fitting the Nori chose Seattle for its headquarters. To learn more about the state’s leadership in the climate change space and cryptocurrency regulations, we are speaking with Joseph Williams and Brian Young with the Washington State Department of Commerce. Joseph serves as Governor Inslee’s ICT Industry Sector Lead, while Brian works as the Sector Lead on clean energy technology. Today, Joseph and Brian join Ross, Christophe and Paul to explain their role in providing policy guidance to elected officials in the State of Washington. They discuss the state’s ecosystem when it comes to technology and clean tech as well as Washington’s early involvement with cryptocurrency and the blockchain. Joseph and Brian speak to the leadership around climate change and clean energy in the region, the state’s Clean Energy Fund, and PPNL’s work to use the blockchain to secure the energy grid. Listen in as the group considers Nori’s challenges in terms of regulatory compliance and verification and learn why Washington State is a good place to innovate blockchain and energy solutions. Resources Washington State Department of Commerce Cascadia Innovation Corridor Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Avista Utilities Giga Watt Pacific Coast Collaborative Clean Energy Fund VOLTTRON COMET-Farm Washington State Department of Financial Institutions Growing a Revolutionby David R. Montgomery Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizationsby David R. Montgomery Key Takeaways [1:08] Joseph’s role in the State of Washington Provide policy guidance to elected officials Promote state of Washington [5:04] The Washington State technology ecosystem Talent economy, good place to incubate ideas Core values—environment, philanthropy [8:10] Washington’s relationship with the blockchain Involved in crypto in 2014 (money transfer rules) First blockchain summit in 2016 to attract companies Monetary requirement to license as exchange [11:18] The Bitcoin mining operations in Eastern Washington Take advantage of inexpensive, carbon-free energy Local decision (no state policy re: Bitcoin mining) Creates value for economy, attracts capital [16:53] The future of regulations around crypto in Washington Expect blockchain-friendly legislation around smart contracts [19:45] The leadership around climate change and clean energy in the region Pacific Coast Collaborative aligns policy with goals of Paris Agreement Washington developing pathways to decarbonization PPNL, WSU, and UW working on grid modernization [25:16] Washington State’s Clean Energy Fund Focus on new tech in clean energy sector [26:50] The PPNL VOLTTRON Project Use blockchain to secure energy grid Ledger, smart contracts to create trust [32:28] Nori’s challenges around crypto regulations Need clarity on how to comply (Reg D exemption) Washington hasn’t taken stance on utility token [40:26] The challenges Nori faces around verification Model estimates improve with verified data Nori take on risk through insurance pool
How does a farm's fine go from $5k to $150k? Reporter Don Jenkins tells Dillon how "publicity" not directly related to a Sumas Farm's worker break violations inspired the WA Department of Labor & Industries to increase the farm's penalty by 3,000 percent (yes you read that correctly, three thousand... 30 times larger!). More details here: http://www.savefamilyfarming.org/li-record-fine-out-of-line.html
Paul Bide Chair of School of SSE Australia Paul is Chair of SSE Australia and is a passionate advocate and capacity builder of Australia’s emerging social enterprise sector. He is motivated by wanting to play a part in better harnessing the power and wisdom that exists in the community to identify and solve social problems within it, and is particularly interested in business and mission development, developing access to early stage social capital, linking the social sector to business networks, inclusion and economic empowerment. Paul’s 27 year career in banking and finance started at the Reserve Bank of Australia in 1983. He then moved to Bankers Trust Australia in 1986 for 13 years and ended with a decade at Macquarie Bank where he was an Executive Director and Head of the Debt Markets Division. Paul is a Director of the Trustee of the Newpin Social Benefit Bond; a member of the Youth Justice Board of the WA Department of Corrective Services; a member of the investment committee of SVA’s Social Impact Fund; a Director of Challenger Retirement and Investment Services Limited, and; on the Advisory Board of the Australian Office of Financial Management.
Can ugly animals compete with the good and the bad for research and conservation funding? Manisha discusses a recent article in Mammal Review.Chris looks at whether insects have a unique view of the world and what this tells us about the evolution of consciousness.And Stu combines the concepts of studying insects and researching pest animals, and talks to Ernie Steiner from the WA Department of Agriculture about breeding sterile fruit flies.
This is Becky Saunders (from Teaching and Learning, WA Department of Education and Training; runs workshops on instructional intelligence), presentation on embedding professional development for Learnscope e-learning Project Planning Day. In this presentation she talks about how professional development is change management (i.e. the goal of professional development is to bring about a change in practises or processes). She explains that change takes time plus conflict and disagreement are part of the process. Becky also explains strategies for maximising the outcomes of professional development. Thanks to Becky Saunders for letting me record her presentation and Ann Odgers (WA Learnscope Manager) for letting me use it. Read more about embedding professional development on my blog