Podcasts about Warrnambool

Ross Noble is bringing his Cranium of Curiosities tour to Warrnambool and Colac. Here's a preview of our chat coming up on the show this week where Ross talks about the reason for having to postpone. You'll have to tune in to LOL Radio to hear the rest of the interview on June 11th - the same night he'll be performing in Colac.For tickets and info to his upcoming shows visit https://www.rossnoble.com/#/shows

Dave Hughes is coming to Wagga Comedy Festival in June with WTF? He caught up with Jamie & Leigh about what's been going on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much can you plan your medical career in advance?Dr Bridget Clancy is  an ear nose and throat surgeon who's cared for more than 24,000 patients over the past 20 years. On paper, you'd look at her career and assume she must have strategically planned it out. But in this conversation, she reveals that that's not the case at all. Dr Clancy left medical school thinking she would be more of a rural generalist, than a specialist. However, a combination of mentors and the need to balance family and work life led her down some unexpected, but ultimately very fulfilling career pathways.In this episode, Bridget discusses the tough decisions she made in her career as well how her out-of-the-box thinking led to new opportunities. For instance, she became a pioneer in telehealth, when she mobilised her private practice very quickly during the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.Dr Clancy has recently closed her practice in Warrnambool and is now focusing on more governance and policy roles within medicine, including as Chair of the rural surgery section of the College of Surgeons. —For more information about the study and training opportunities across regional Victoria, head to the Monash Rural Health website.The North West Victoria and Gippsland Regional Training Hubs have commissioned this podcast to help medical students and junior doctors learn more about training and practising medicine in regional Australia.  Find your nearest Regional Training Hub here.

Dr. Belinda Bell is a GP based in south-west Victoria, who vividly remembers breaking down into tears for apparently no reason, while sitting in a crowded lecture theatre as a young medical student.She's very open about her past mental health challenges, including during her student and registrar years. Belinda says she learned the hard way about the need to prioritise her mental health; from eating well, exercising, getting enough sleep and knowing when to seek professional help.This even meant requesting to work part time when she was a GP registrar, in order to cope with the workload. Something, which was unheard of at the time.Dr Bell grew up, studied and interned in country NSW, before eventually settling in Warrnambool, where she is regarded as ‘the GP to see' for mental health support.In this episode, you'll hear how Dr Bell turned her perceived ‘weakness'  of being a highly empathetic person into a doctor's super power. She also discusses how she continues to look after her mental health as a practicing GP and now a mother of a 3 year old.Please be aware this episode also briefly discusses suicide. If you need to speak to someone, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14.—For more information about the study and training opportunities across regional Victoria, head to the Monash Rural Health website.The North West Victoria and Gippsland Regional Training Hubs have commissioned this podcast to help medical students and junior doctors learn more about training and practising medicine in regional Australia.  Find your nearest Regional Training Hub here.

Aidan chats about his 2025 festival show 'Chopin's Nocturne' which he is taking on tour.Catch him in Warrnambool on May 9th https://www.dirtyangelcomedy.com/ For all other dates and information visit https://www.aidanjonescomedy.com/

Indie comedy darling...smashes it.Aidan Jones is taking Chopin's Nocturne to Warrnambool, Bendigo, Brisbane, Albany, Perth, Newcastle and Canberra in May and June, tickets at:aidanjonescomedy.com

Today we bring you a special episode recorded in the south-west Victorian electorate of Wannon. The seat encompasses tourist towns from Lorne along the Great Ocean Road, to Warrnambool. And who better to tell the evolving story of Wannon than our associate editor and special writer Tony Wright. He was born in Heywood, grew up on sheep and cattle properties in the Western District, went to school in Hamilton, started his career in small newspapers in Portland, Warrnambool and Camperdown, and still has a house near Portland.Our audio producer Julia Carr-Catzel joins Tony Wright on the road.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we bring you a special episode recorded in the south-west Victorian electorate of Wannon. The seat encompasses tourist towns from Lorne along the Great Ocean Road, to Warrnambool. And who better to tell the evolving story of Wannon than our associate editor and special writer Tony Wright. He was born in Heywood, grew up on sheep and cattle properties in the Western District, went to school in Hamilton, started his career in small newspapers in Portland, Warrnambool and Camperdown, and still has a house near Portland.Our audio producer Julia Carr-Catzel joins Tony Wright on the road.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LOVERACING.NZ Thoroughbred Racing Update with Trackside NZ's Phillipa Morris on Mornings with Ian Smith including, highlights from Riccarton, the Easter Stakes, Foxton Filliy, Warrnambool & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calls for national Moratorium on Seismic BlastingCommunities gathered in Warrnambool to call for an end to gas exploration in the Otway Basin and a national moratorium on seismic blasting to stop the damage being done to marine life and the marine environment. They want the recommendations of the Senate Inquiry into the Impact of seismic testing on fisheries and the marine environment implemented.We hear from:Lisa Deppeler, founder of OCEAN, the Otway Coastal Environment Action Networkhttps://www.ocean.org.au/Ben Druitt, Fight for the Bight, Port FairyYaraan Couzens-Bundle, Gunditjmara Whale Dreaming Custodian and Coordinator of SOPEC, the Southern Ocean Protection Embassy Collective.Prof. James Dunbar, Southwest Coast Scientific Group of the Clean Ocean Foundation. https://www.cleanocean.org/science-and-researchLouise Morris, Campaign Manager for offshore fossil fuels, Australian Marine Conservation Societyhttps://www.marineconservation.org.au/ Report of Senate Inquiry into the Impact of seismic testing on fisheries and the marine environmenthttps://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Environment_and_Communications/SeismicTesting  Produced by Judith PeppardPhoto: Judith PeppardEpisode #1499 

Chris chats about his upcoming 'Up the Guts' Australian comedy tour, which kicks off at Dirty Angel Comedy Club in Warrnambool after ANZAC Day.To stay up to date with Chris's upcoming gigs follow https://www.facebook.com/BlokeFranklinFor Dirty Angel tickets head to https://www.facebook.com/dirtyangelcomedy

Fantastic win from Warrnambool's favourite son Marc Leishman in Florida at the weekend, and we begin today's show chatting about the win....Marc becomes the third Aussie to win a tournament in the last couple of weeks, following Min Woo and Steve Allen. Mark loves the 'drive, chip, and putt' competition and thinks there should be more of them prior to tournaments.We discuss the elephant in the room, will we get the world feed for The Masters. Neither Nick or Mark has been able to get clarity. They're hopeful that we get Jim Nance and the traditional team. We discuss how wonderful Jim Nance is, and how long he has left commentating. Mark raises the LIV commentators. Nick and Mark feel that the LIV commentators get too excited too early in the tournaments.Nick says the Fedex Cup should be Matchplay, Mark says the 'handicap system reeks of someone who does not understand golf', and wants more matchplay in golf. We've had our Masters preview pod, but we can't help but talk about Augusta again. Mark asks Nick about the creek on 13, Nick explains how he approached it and why, plus which holes suit lefties and which suit righties.In a prelude to Nicks Top 5 'unwatchable golfers', despite his winning form, Nick and Mark comment that Brian Harman or, as we prefer to call him, Ricky, is a great putter with great power, but an 'unwatchable golfer'.Following some anonymous feedback to Mark, we discuss the prices clubs charge at members courses, specifically guest fees. What is causing it, is it too much? Mark would you like you to send in what your clubs member/guest fee structure is. Whilst we're talking complaints. Mark reckons Nick and Third Man have been taking advantage of his generosity, and he has a crack at both of them on the pod. Harsh.Plenty of feedback, lots on the aim point comments from last week, including a couple of whacks - and one wolfpacker calls Nick and Mark 'a couple of old grandpas'. Clearly they're wrong, neither have grandchildren. And wolfpacker Tom from California has sent in his swing for Nick and Mark to review.PING global. Big news. After last weeks excellent trumpet playing by Anthony from Woodlands, our lawyer Denis Denutto has reviewed the legalities around Timmy Trumpet. We may end up in court. So Nick has found a new, legal PING global results intro which he plays. Oh, and gives heaps of results. No masterclass this week, but thanks to Frank and the team at watchMynumbers it returns next week.We do the show from Titleist and FootJoy HQ, thanks to our great partners:Titleist, the #1 ball in golf;FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf;PING will help you play your best. See your local golf shop or professional for a PING club fitting;Golf Clearance Outlet, visit them online here to find your nearest store, they're all over the country;Betr, the fastest and easiest betting app in Australia.And the watchMynumbers app: download from the App Store or Google Play, and Southern Golf Club: with their brand new Simulator Room, including Trackman.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, send a voicemail here, and see us on YouTube here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you have an idea for a podcast episode?In this episode of Talking Pools, hosts Peter, Shane and Lee discuss their experiences traveling along the Victorian coastline, touching on the beauty of locations like Warrnambool and the Twelve Apostles. They delve into the challenges of pool maintenance, particularly in relation to customer communication and the importance of understanding different cultural perspectives on pool usage. The conversation also highlights seasonal business strategies for maintaining staff engagement during quieter months.takeawaysThe Victorian coastline offers stunning views and experiences.Traveling can provide a refreshing break from work.Customer communication is crucial in service industries.Assumptions can lead to misunderstandings in customer relations.It's important to ask questions diplomatically.Cultural differences can affect how people use their pools.Seasonal strategies are essential for maintaining business.Pool maintenance requires understanding specific equipment needs.Test results should be interpreted carefully, not taken at face value.Maintaining staff engagement during slow seasons is vital.Sound Bites"What a stunning coastline!""You gotta pay the bills, mate.""Don't assume ill intent.""The best thing to do is be inquisitive.""You have to read between the lines.""You need to think outside the box.""Have a bloody good week!" Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com

Seismic shift protest in Warrnambool. Photo credit: OCEAN/ XRVic 7:15AM //  3CR presenter Kannagi on the recent earthquake in Myanmar. Kannagi is currently based in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and spoke to Phuong about the impacts of the earthquake in Thailand, the communities particularly impacted in Myanmar, and the efforts of organisations and mutual aid campaigns to support those affected. This interview was recorded on Wednesday 2nd April 2025. Kannagi is one of the presenters of 3CR's Women on the Line, a radical intersectional current affairs program, making space for the voices of women and gender diverse people. 7:30AM // Brenda Tait from Extinction Rebellion on the need for individual and collective climate action. Brenda joined Extinction Rebellion in 2019 when she recognised how the political system was incapable of addressing the climate problem. Brenda spoke about the impact of offshore gas projects, as well as the need for more to be done to address the climate crisis both locally and globally. For more on their work, check out their website ausrebellion.earth 7:45AM // Grace McQuilten, art historian, curator and artist, as well as Associate Dean of Research and Industry at RMIT, on a study comparing the arts and craft sector to the gig economy. Grace discussed a four-year study led by RMIT with the University of Melbourne investigating the incomes and career lifecycles of visual arts and craft workers in Australia, which found a significant gender pay gap and departure of workers from the sector.  8:00AM //  Pipin Jamson, co-organiser of Melbourne Bergerak, a collective of Indonesian students and workers committed to building solidarity and resistance. The group advocates for anti-militarism and social justice in Australia and Indonesia. Pipin is a PhD student deeply engaged in research and grassroots activism.  8:15AM // Dr Mindy Sotiri, executive director of the Justice Reform Initiative on youth incarceration. Mindy chatted about the urgent need for a national shift away from "tough on crime" policies and towards policies that actually reduce incarceration. A recent report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare highlights the revolving door nature of youth detention and the rising rates of unsentenced children ending up in detention. SONGSNemahsis - "Stick of Gum"Rim Banna - "Maryam" 

Really Interesting Women The podcastEpisode 145    Vicki Jellie AMVicki Jellie is best known for winning the 2017 Australia Day Local Hero award. Her community has known about her for decades...but we've only just caught up. For those who may be unaware, the Australia Day Local Hero category was introduced to the Australian of the Year Awards in 2003 to acknowledge everyday Australians who make significant contributions to their local communities. And Vicki's actions over a number of years did just that. Her actions were sparked by personal tragedy and resulted in bringing vital cancer services to regional Victoria, transforming healthcare for thousands.  Vicki is an incredibly selfless, hardworking, empathetic, community minded person who, the day after her husband tragically passed away, was going through his possessions and discovered his desire to start raising funds to somehow help others by preventing the need to travel 3 hours each way from regional Victoria to get the treatment needed, as he had to do. She realised she now knew what she had to do going forward.  Nearly everyone said it was impossible to get the support and funding needed for a world class medical and cancer treatment centre in regional Warrnambool. ‘Nearly everyone' didn't know Vicki Jellie.    Head to the link in my bio to hear this fascinating and inspiring conversation.   Visit instagram @reallyinterestingwomen for further interviews and posts of interesting women in history. Follow the link to leave a review....and tell your friendshttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/really-interesting-women/id1526764849

One of the AFL's toughest players joins Marty and Shura to talk through how he took himself from a quiet kid from Warrnambool to over 300 games of league football. Currently an AFL commentator and media personality, he's also taken his talents to the Entry Group where he helps guide the company as they educate the next wave of real estate stars and help agents work with conveyancers. Listen as he shares his insights into mindset, dedication and focus-led performance.

Lots to discuss on the pod today. As you know we're filming the pod for YouTube, and this is week two. We're still ironing out the bugs, and we had a big bug this week, so no YouTube show this week - but we'll sort it for next week.Onto the pod - Mark bumped into Marc Leishman a day or so ago, after Marc played in Warrnambool at the weekend with his Dad and Son. Nick and Mark discuss Marc's near win at St Andrews, and other Aussie performances at the venue.Nick and Mark reveal why pros never ask another pro how they played, apparently one of the unwritten rules of being a pro is to never tell other pros about your round.We discuss the likelihood, or not, of LIV players being welcomed into The Players Championship in March. Outside of those already exempt, will they be welcomed in? Mark asks Nick if there will be room made for them. What about PING's Brian Campbell winning the Mexican Open. His first win in 178 events. And he did it in well, perhaps with a bit of luck on one hole in the playoff.Nick and Mark discuss chipping with a strong top hand grip, which some players do, but it is rare, and not ideal. Mark puts Nick on the spot to say what current tour pros have an orthodox, or unorthodox swing. One tour pro's swing, according to Nick and Mark, when you look at it would not make the Kingston Heath pennant team.Speaking of swings - Nick has brought a video in of Akie Iwai, whose swing he loves. We watch a video of Tiger Woods and what he calls the 'most embarrassing moment of his golfing career'. Mark is angry over something that has happened at a golf course in Wales.Nick's Top 5 (a Top 6 actually) is on players who had a lucky break which helped them win a major.Plenty of feedback, lots on our chat with Bradley Hughes and James Watson - watch them at the links. And we run through some entries, and announce the winner of our caption contest - who wins $200 to spend at Golf Clearance Outlet.Heaps of results to run through with the PING global results from Nick, interrupted after Mark's phone decides to play a role in the show. Awkward.;And a masterclass from Mark on 'nervous chipping'.We're live at Titleist and FootJoy HQ, we're here thanks to our great partners:The watchMynumbers app, play smarter and use your data. Download from the App Store or Google Play;PING will help you play your best. See your local golf shop or professional for a PING club fitting;Golf Clearance Outlet, visit them online here to find your nearest store, they're all over the country;Betr, the fastest and easiest betting app in Australia.Southern Golf Club - now with their brand new Simulator Room including Trackman.And of course Titleist and FootJoy!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, send a voicemail here, and see us on YouTube here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Pat, Kerry and I in the team car for Duda Cycling at the Melbourne to Warrnambool."The Warrnie" is the second oldest bike race in the world. The parcours is by no means challenging but the conditions and length of the race mean anyone that completes this historic event has stories to tell for years to come.This year's edition was decorated by crosswinds, cramps and a healthy dose of carnage in the convoy.Sit back and enjoy a look behind the scenes of what many describe as the best race on the Australian Cycling Calendar and the pinnacle event of the new ProVelo SuperLeague.

Paul Roderick grew up surrounded by dairy and always knew he would return to his family farm which has gone through plenty of changes across the generations. In this week's episode chat he shares about the evolution of the family farm, we chat about grazing grass in the subtropics and the challenges facing not only Queensland dairy but the industry as a whole and he shares why he is passionate about being involved within industry, recently becoming Chair of the Dairy Australia Board. GROUNDS FOR GROWTH CONFERNCE 2025  Dairy Australia is hosting a soil and pasture biodiversity event in Warrnambool on 4-6 March 2025. A first-ever for the Australian dairy industry, Grounds for Growth will support farmers with adopting multi-species pastures and other management practices.  The three-day event focuses on the benefits, challenges and practical dairy farmer experiences of adopting soil and pasture systems to improve soil health and function. It will include a strong panel of expert speakers from Australia and internationally, including regenerative agriculture specialist from Massey University in NZ, Professor Danny Donaghy, and Irish expert on multispecies planting Dr John Finn from Teagsac. Australian farmers who are successfully using biodiverse practices on farm will also present at the event, and there will be in-person and virtual farm tours for attendees. By attending the event, dairy farmers will be better equipped to make informed decisions about the right soil and pasture systems for their individual farming needs. Registration is open and available via the link https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/soils-and-water/soil-management-and-fertility/grounds-for-growth   If you know someone who you think would be great on the podcast, or you would like to share your story, please get in touch by sending an email to podcast.morethanmilk@gmail.com or stay connected by following us on Instagram or Facebook and send us a message - I'd love to hear from you.     

A Warrny debrief & Three Peaks preview with Mark O'Brien.In this episode of The Domestiques, Hollywood and Tils catch up with former Melbourne to Warrnambool champion Mark O'Brien about his day in the winning break. We dive into his power numbers and nutrition, as well as his plan to break his own record at next month's Peaks Challenge by Bicycle Network.This is a long chat with a a true legend of Australian cycling.

Fergus Browning is a star of the future. The 21 year old, who thrilled a global television audience at the Tour Down Under, joins The Domestiques in this special episode. His performance has attracted worldwide interest and attention, and it won't be long before the Melbourne protege lines up as a regular on the World Tour. Fergus reminds us of his past, his present and outlines his future ambitions. The team looks back on a huge weekend of racing at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Also, why is Hollywood feeling anxious ahead of this weekend's Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic? All is revealed in The Domestiques.

Formula 1 is in its final two races of the season, and the whinging behaviour of its drivers has finally become too much to bear. Find out which driver lost respect for who over allegations of dobbing, but then turned around and did the same to someone else in the race. We love conflict, but not this epidemic of being sooky la-las? Why can't they just person-up and race like racers? This is all part of our debrief of the #QatarGP, which Max Verstappen won. Charles Leclerc and Auto Action's Oscar Piastri were on the podium. Plus, we are preparing for Jack Doohan's early F1 debut this weekend. There's plenty of other news and views, too. And why does Bruce rate The Flying Horse Bar & Brewery Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic at Warrnambool better than sex? If you are on the ⁠AC Delco⁠ site, use AAREVL25 for a 25% discount on all your parts. All this and more on the latest episode of the ⁠⁠⁠Auto Action RevLimiter⁠⁠⁠. Check out ⁠⁠⁠https://autoaction.com.au/⁠ ⁠⁠for all the latest updates and dropping news. Thanks to Byron Clarke for production support.  Music by Yevgeniy Sorokin from Pixabay

Why are some locals in the Warrnambool area convinced that a Portuguese ship of exploration was washed up in the area in the 16th century?

He's been on our TV screens for decades, but have you ever heard Hughesy talk shit without having to worry about a PG rating? Well here's your chance. The stalwart of Australian stand up comedy talks to The Betoota Advocate about his long road from Warrnambool to Perth, to ROVE LIVE to The Project to becoming a blood donor. Some rather relaxed and humorous yarns in this podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In onze serie Groeten uit... vertellen Nederlanders over hun woonplaats Down Under; wat is er allemaal te doen en waarom voelen ze zich hier helemaal thuis? Ook hoor je het verhaal achter hun verhuizing naar Australië. Mirjam van Berge verhuisde 17 jaar geleden van Nederland naar Warrnambool (VIC) en heeft nog geen dag spijt gehad van haar keuze.

For our first ever live podcast we went to Warrnambool for triple j's One Night Stand and heard your one night stand hook up stories.Like… being caught naked by a housemate, meeting the whole extended family over dinner, a condom getting stuck, and pissing all over someone's bed.

What happened at Warrnambool's One Night Stand Podcast beef with Hobba and Hing Clickfish - feat sidetracked thoughts about VMAs and Chappel Roan Get tickets to Matt Okine x Boilermakers gig on September 20th at https://bit.ly/boilermakersgig . Get Alex Dyson for Wannon Merch at https://bit.ly/adyson-merch . If you've got something to add to the show, slide into our dms @matt.and.alex at https://bit.ly/mattandalex-ig  CREDITSHosts: Matt Okine and Alex DysonExecutive Producer: Elise CooperAudio Imager: Linc KellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Christophe and Macka meetup for pizza and a chat with Melbourne to Warrnambool women's race director Elizabeth Taylor, plus Kate Bates and Shane Miller joins us to talk about this weekend's Esports World Championships.

CLIMATE ACTION SHOWPRODUCED  by Vivien Langford and Rosie GaninoJuly 1st 2024 BLASTED SEA    and   DESERT JUNGLE Guests:Tomothy Erik Strom -  Editor of Arena on linehttps://arena.org.au/blasted-sea/ Professor Laurie Laurenson - Clean Ocean Foundation OCEAN activists care of We are Explorers- Act Local https://weareexplorers.co/act-local/Jeannie Baker - Author of Desert JungleDavid Rovics singing "Land and Freedom"Jono Row - Uniting Church Advocacy :This is a disappointing distraction from the urgent need to transition our country to clean and affordable renewable energy- Rev. Mata Havea Hiliau  The Moderator of the Uniting Church Synod of NSW/ACT, Rev. Mata Havea Hiliau, is calling for urgent, real and meaningful action on climate change in the wake of the Federal Opposition's reckless nuclear energy proposal yesterday.“This is a disappointing distraction from the urgent need to transition our country to clean and affordable renewable energy,” Rev. Mata Havea Hiliau said. “The proposal announced yesterday, which appears very light on detail, will only further delay the transition to renewables and lock us in too many more years of reliance on harmful fossil fuels, that are already proving devastating to our planet.“If this proposal actually eventuates – in a decade or two, and longer – our communities will be suffering from ever more dangerous extreme weather events and islands in the Pacific will be inundated by rising sea levels.“As a faith leader, and a daughter of the Pacific, I know what's at stake if we don't address this climate crisis urgently.“We are seeing in real time, the unfolding impacts of the climate crisis, not only for our communities here in Australia but for the people of the Pacific, whose livelihoods, homes and culture are under immediate threat.“Realistically, today's proposal would mean another 20 years of climate inaction which will prove absolutely devastating for our climate and those on the frontlines of this climate crisis – First Nations and Pasifika communities.“These are the communities that contribute the least to this issue, but will be harmed first, hardest and longest by climate change and today's proposal will lock them into this fate.“Climate change remains one of the most important social and moral challenges in human history and we have lost too much time on pointless political debate,” Rev. Mata Havea Hiliau said.Uniting NSW.ACT's Head of Media and Advocacy Alice Salomon said: “We strongly support moves for COP 31 in 2026 to take place in Australia and the Pacific. And the world will be watching us.“I urge our communities not to get distracted – we need climate action now and the solutions to a safe climate future are within our grasp.“We have readily available, reliable and cost-saving renewable energy solutions.“We have the blueprint and the tools to help safeguard a positive and hopeful future for all – right now, today “We must transition without delay to clean, cheap renewable energy in Australia – we don't have a day to wait,” Alice said. Letter  by OCEAN to MP Catherine KingYou can let let Minister King know that we need an end to seismic blasting by writing something along these lines. Even a postcard will show her that we cannot let this go on.A Special Prospecting Authority (SPA) is a specific type of permit that allows companies to buy access to large areas of our oceans to use seismic blasting to search for oil and gas, and Carbon Capture and Storage locations below the ocean floor.Seismic blasts are how the oil and gas industry surveys the ocean floor. Seismic vessels tow an array of airguns and audio receivers (hydrophones) behind them in the water. These powerful airguns fire loud blasts of compressed air every 10 to 15 seconds, 24 hours a day. The sound waves produced penetrate deep into the seabed and bounce back to the audio receivers. From the sound patterns detected, companies can work out the most likely place to find oil and gas reserves under the ocean floor. The next step is exploratory drilling.These blasts are among the loudest human-made sounds in the ocean, just short of those caused by explosive devices, and have a devastating effect on marine life.Seismic blasting has been connected to temporary and permanent hearing loss, habitat abandonment, mating and feeding disruption and possible death in marine mammals like whales.The blasts lead to scallop deaths by compromising their immune systems and have been found to irreversibly damage the organs of lobsters.Tasmanian research found seismic blasting also triggers extensive death in plankton, including krill, which are crucial foundations of marine food webs, from more than a kilometre away. There is a proposal for seismic blasting over 45,000 sq km of ocean between Victoria and Tasmania by joint venture TGS/SLB-Schlumberger, which would see seismic blasting over commonwealth marine parks and endangered blue whale feeding areas. If approved, it will be the world's largest 3D seismic blasting project on record.Companies' applications for plans to conduct seismic blasting go to the regulator NOPSEMA for approval, and then to the administrator NOPTA to be granted an SPA permit.They are both government bodies answerable to the Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King.Minister King is responsible for overseeing the administrator NOPTA, which gives approval to companies seeking SPA permits to conduct seismic blasting. The Minister can refuse a permit.Minister King can act to abolish SPAs to clean up the industry and keep some of the largest and most damaging seismic blasting projects out of Australian waters.This gives Minister King authority on behalf of the Australian Government to shape the industry's practices and safeguard our marine environments.We need the Australian Government to take action to abolish these quick, cheap and harmful seismic blasting permits. By abolishing SPA permits, we are helping to turn the tide on the harm caused by seismic blasting, removing this permit that fails to assess companies' fitness and proper standing to operate, and keeping some of the largest and most damaging seismic blasting projects out of Australian waters.This action is about safeguarding critical marine habitats, preserving biodiversity, and protecting the livelihoods of communities that depend on healthy oceans.Add your name to send an email to Minister King. https://www.marineconservation.org.au/what-is-a-special-prospecting-authority-spa-everything-you-need-to-know/As they did in the community consultation, we refer to TGS through this document as shorthand for its Otway Basin 3D Multiclient Marine Seismic Survey Environment Plan.  We attended the TGS community consultation in Warrnambool and recognised that LGAs, NGOs and community organisations need independent scientific advice about information given by the company.  At ConocoPhillips' consultation in Warrnambool, the company's speaker objected to the use of the term ‘seismic blast.' Nevertheless, we use that term for anything above 120dB. We confirm that the Clean Ocean Foundation is recognised by NOPSEMA as a relevant person. Professor James DunbarAssociate Professor Laurie LaurensonDr Michael Coates   

Harry Coffey joined Racing Pulse after steering Mystery Island to win the Warrnambool Cup yesterday and he gave an update on his rides tomorrow at Caulfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Hunter and Ric McIntosh have done the form for Day 3 at Warrnambool on Thursday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Purcell joined RSN with an update on the stable's runners on the final day at Warrnambool and a quick word on Dashing who goes around at Caulfield on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warrnambool track manager Dermott O'Connor joined RSN on Thursday to explain why the track had been playing the way it had, and what to expect on the final day of the carnival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Leek Jnr joined Racing Pulse on Day 3 at Warrnambool and said he is sick with nerves as Tom Foolery heads around in the Grand Annual. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Cann, the CEO of Warrnambool, joined RSN to talk about how the carnival had gone so far, what to expect to see on the final day, and the disappointment about how the track had played. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Bensley caught up with the former AFL boss at Warrnambool on Wednesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Comerford joined RSN at Warrnambool and explained what life is like living and working in Dubai and he gives an update on his brother 'the apprentice' and also shared his best bets at the 'Bool.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Bowman joined Racing Pulse with an update on the stable's runners for the week at Warrnambool including Is It Me in the Wangoom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Hunter and Ric McIntosh have done the form for Warrnambool on Day 2 and Mitch Freedman joined in with thoughts on the stable's runners today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Adams from GRV, and Warrnambool CEO Craig Monigatti, joined Racing Pulse to preview Warrnambool Cup night, at the dogs! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trent Busuttin joined RSN ahead of Day 3 at Warrnambool with an update on the stable's chances including his runners at Caulfield and he also gave his tip for the Kentucky Derby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Popular jumps jockey Tom Ryan joined Racing Pulse ahead of Day 1 at Warrnambool. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Hunter and Ric McIntosh have done the form for Day 1 at Warrnambool. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Bobbin joined Racing Pulse with an update on the stable's chances at Warrnambool today and for the week ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Braidon Small has overcome multiple bouts of brain cancer and will ride a couple of races on Day 1 at Warrnambool. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lindsey Smith has revealed Tuvalu could be headed for a campaign in Queensland if he runs well in the Wangoom Handicap at Warrnambool. And it won't be with him as trainer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warrnambool track manager, Dermott O'Connor, joined Racing Pulse to update on how the track will play on Day 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rolls was an impressive winner late in the day on Tuesday, and Maddie Raymond says the signs are looking good the defending champ will be able to back-up in the Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Cann joined Racing Pulse with a recap of Day 1 at The 'Bool, and a quick preview of Day 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP The Melbourne to Warrnambool is a race like no other. It may not get a huge press outside of Australia, but the 129-year-old event truly is an iconic race. Starting off as a handicap back in 1895 the race route has never included any major climbs, instead it is a race that is shaped by its brutal length and frequent crosswinds. In years gone by it was the biggest race of the year for generations of domestic Australian professionals, in recent years it has been a direct stepping-stone to the professional world for riders like Cam Scott and Jensen Plowright.    In this edition of Life in the Peloton we get stuck in to all the things that make this great race so special. I tracked down and spoke to some absolute legends of the race; Tim Decker, Peter ‘Bulldog' Besanko and Simon Gerrans.    There was so much great stuff that came out of what these three very different riders had to say about the race. We covered some of Bulldog's wild stories from a much different era in the handicap events in the seventies and eighties – when the riders used to do the three hundred kilometres on three (yes three) bidons!    Tim explained how he was probably the last of a generation of riders who used to prepare specifically for the event, and what the race meant to him. While Gerro – who turned pro off the back of beating some top Euro pros at the race in the early 2000s explains what an impact winning the race can have even now.    But that isn't all! Not content with never having done the race myself, I managed to get ‘hands on' in this year's edition behind the wheel of a team car as DS for Team Duda, a local Melbourne outfit.  It was a great day out in the team car (my first one behind the wheel!) and it finally gave me a great taste of what this race really is about.     The passion and the history of this race really comes across from everyone I spoke to for this pod, and I just love some of the stories that came out. It really is epic stuff. It may not be a Monument in the context of the big five European Classics, but I think that it is a race that has earned the title: The Aussie Monument.