Podcasts about Wimmera

From the dusty plains of Wimmera to the fire-lit streets of Newcastle, Farrelly joins us to talk about his raw and politically charged debut album. In this intimate conversation, we explore the haunting inspiration behind “Somewhere in Uvalde,” the years of life poured into every lyric, and the fine line between grief, rage, and hope. Farrelly reflects on songwriting through lockdowns, the power of protest music, and—of course—that million-dollar question: what comes first, the music or the lyrics?Discover more here : https://farrellymusic.com/

Mice numbers are at problem levels in two states, with concerns they will reach economically damaging levels in some pockets. Queensland's Darling Downs and Victoria's Wimmera region are among the worst affected. Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke with C-S-I-R-O mouse management specialist Steve Henry. Listen to the full interview above or Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on VLGA Connect, Chris Eddy speaks to Simone Zmood, Mayor of Glen Eira City Council on their recent advocacy activities to both the state and federal government. We learn about the key issues facing the Glen Eira community and what support the Council is seeking from the other tiers of Government.   Then, Chris sits down with Alan Getley, the Mayor of Buloke Shire Council and Brent McAllister, CEO of Northern Grampians Shire Council about an alliance between five north east councils to advocate collectively on significant projects affecting the Wimmera region.Support the showTo learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please click here. If you'd like to contact us about the podcast, please send us an email to vlga@vlga.org.au or call us on 03 9349 7999

Claire Morgan is a farmer, maker and regional advocate, helping people understand where their food comes from and how important it is to have thriving rural towns. She's growing chickpeas and making chickpea brownies and along the way she's showing locals and visitors that Rupanyup really is a ‘town with pulse'. This episode is part of a special Dirty Linen and Producers series about the Grampians, Wimmera and Mallee regions in western Victoria. We drove the roads, saw the sights, said hello to the roos and emus, met the people, ate the food, drank the wine and generally soaked up the delights. Listen to more episodes about the Grampians Wimmera Mallee. We hope you'll plan a trip to the region and listen to stories of this fun, fascinating part of the world as you travel. The series is supported by Visit Victoria. https://rupanyupliving.com.au/?srsltid=AfmBOopoNMln-0khgObt-mF1sxeORHxHyU4CawP8eSRTJS4B07Jf_QWs SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Dani Valent  https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Host Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork The Producers is a food podcast telling the stories of producers, farmers, growers and makers.. A Deep in the Weeds Production An Australian Food Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.

David Jochinke is a Farmer in the Wimmera and President of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). The NFF is the peak national body representing and advocating for farmers and the agricultural industry in Australia. In this episode, David discusses his experiences as a farmer and how they inform his ability to serve as the head of the NFF. He shares his insights about leadership, what the ag industry needs to focus on in the coming years, and how he effectively advocates for the needs of Aussie producers. Resources and links: National Farmers’ Federation website David Jochinke on LinkedIn Send us your story: Do you know someone (or are you someone) who’d make a great potential guest on a future episode of Beyond the Farm Gate? Drop us a line at beyondthefarmgate@bendigobank.com.au. Connect: Rural Bank website Rural Bank on Facebook Rural Bank on Twitter Rural Bank on LinkedIn Rural Bank on YouTube This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

‘Farm Systems' or ‘Grower Groups' play a pivotal part in our farming landscape.    Of these, Birchip Cropping Group (BCG) is the pinnacle.    Providing large-scale, in-season crop & pasture production trials, the latest research intelligence and important production improvement training to progressive farmers across Victoria's Wimmera & Mallee for over 30 years, BCG is one of our nation's major contributors to in-paddock production advancement.    Perhaps equally important is the community assembled, the farm management support provided, the collaboration now possible, and the knowledge-sharing and the boundary-pushing outcomes achieved for bringing many hundreds of passionate, forward-thinking farm owners together.    In this episode, I speak with Harm van Rees, a legend and gentleman of our industry, who has been part of the BCG story since its inception.    With BCG Founders Ian McLelland and John Ferrier, and as an independent agronomist for over 30 years, Harm has pioneered countless research and extension projects that help farming families push the boundaries of production. He has consulted directly to many hundreds of farming families over his career, and travelled the world on behalf of GRDC, CSIRO and other research institutes always with a dedication to pushing production boundaries.    Farm Owners Academy is proud to be partnering with leading Grower Groups across Australia, and bringing our business education and coaching capability to their communities. If you are part of a leading Grower or Farming Systems Group in Australia or New Zealand, please reach out to us here to explore opportunities to collaborate.    I hope this discussion with Harm van Rees does both his important career and the BCG story justice.    To CEO Fiona Best and the entire BCG team, and on behalf of our industry (if I may be so bold), I want to say thank you, well done and congratulations on your passion, dedication and support to Australian Farming Families.    Thank you Harm, wonderful to connect, and here's to a positive finish to this production season!    Jeremy Hutchings & the Farm Owners Academy Team    P.S. If you're looking to tackle stress and improve your well-being, we have just released our FREE 2024 Edition of The Low-Stress Farmer's Handbook. Discover essential strategies for reducing stress, avoiding burnout, and building resilience. It's packed with practical advice tailored to farmers' unique challenges . Click here to get your copy now: Download the Handbook. 

Chris Graetz described a finals thriller from last weekend in Wimmera footy as 'the best in a decade' on tonight's Flow Friday Sports Show. The Wimmera Mallee News' sports journalist also previewed this weekend's finals clashes on the show.

Wimmera Mallee Sport reporter Chris Graetz provided his latest analysis of the latest Wimmera footy finals action and discussed the association's team of the year on this week's Flow Friday Sports Show. This week's marquee fixture sees Ararat and Stawell going at it for the second time in as many weeks. 

Chris Graetz dissected the state of the play in Wimmera footy with finals on the horizon.Graetz conceded on the Flow Friday Sports Show this week that the minor flag is Southern Mallee Thunder's to lose.  

Chris Graetz dissected the latest Wimmera Football action and drops mail on outgoing coach on the Flow Friday Sports Show. Game of the round this weekend sees Stawell and the Southern Mallee Thunder going at it.

Chris Graetz provided his analysis of the latest Wimmera Football results on the Flow Friday Sports Show as the ladder begins to take shape.Similarly to the netball code, all eyes will be locked on the Nhiill vs. Southern Mallee Thunder blockbuster this weekend.

Rylee Cocks said she is confident her Southern Mallee Thunder team can secure finals in Wimmera Netball on the Flow Friday Sports Show. The Thunder take on Nhill this weekend in what could be the club's most important match so far in their short history. 

Chris Graetz filled in for Rylee Cocks in this week's Wimmera netball segment on the Flow Friday Sports Show.Graetz reported on various Wimmera-based players earning call-ups to reps netball in recent times. 

Sports reporter Chris Graetz unpacked latest Wimmera footy action on the Flow Friday Sports Show this week. Listeners are becoming accustomed to hearing Graetz tip upsets, which often pan out, with this week being no exception. 

GUEST OVERVIEW: David Jochinke is President of the National Farmers' Federation and is a Wimmera broadacre farmer.  GUEST OVERVIEW: John Ruddick is a member of the Legislative Council of the Parliament of New South Wales and a member of the Libertarian Party. He was an active member of the NSW Liberal Party and championed democratic reform of that party. In 2018 he published "Make the Liberal Party Great Again" but in mid-2021 he joined the Liberal Democrats after his disappointment with the Morrison and Berejiklian governments and their over-reaction to COVID-19 and the associated government debt. X: @JohnRuddick2

Rylee Cocks said she was confident Southern Mallee Thunder can get back to winning ways this weekend in Wimmera Netball on the Flow Friday Sports Show. This weekends game of the round features Horsham Demons and Nhill.  

Chris Graetz previews another massive round of Wimmera footy with Southern Mallee Thunder, Ararat and Stawell deadlocked as top three.Graetz said he thinks Minyip-Murtoa would beat the Southern Mallee Thunder if they were able to secure a full-strength line up. 

Chris Graetz offered his predictions ahead of another massive weekend in Wimmera footy on this week's Flow Friday Sports Show. This week's game of the round is undoubtedly Nhill and Stawell locking horns. 

Rylee Cocks's Southern Mallee Thunder were stung by Warrick Eagles in Wimmera netball last weekend and the veteran player informed listeners of why she thinks the upset occured on the Flow Friday Sports Show. Cocks also looked ahead to this weekend's action on the program. 

Chris Graetz quickly emerging as regional football's best tipster after strong set of predictions in Wimmera footy.Eyes will be on Horsham's football scene this Sunday when Horsham Demons and Horsham Saints clash at a pivotal point this season. 

Southern Mallee Thunder star Rylee Cocks unpacked the latest Wimmera netball action on the Flow Friday Sports Show. Cocks went into detail about how the Thunder can look to emulate leading sides Horsham Demons and Horsham Saints.

Chris Graetz lifted the lid on the latest Wimmera footy action on the Flow Friday Sports Show this week.The Wimmera-Mallee News sports expert also offered his predictions ahead of another weekend of pulsating fixtures.

Southern Mallee star Rylee Cocks said she was thrilled to see her club back in the winners' circle as Wimmera Netball intensifies. Southern Mallee Thunder play the Horsham Demons this weekend in a huge clash for the A-Grade comp. 

Journalist Chris Graetz unwrapped the latest headlines from the world of Wimmera football on the latest edition of the Flow Friday Sports Show. Graetz dubbed this weekend's fixture between Dimboola and Minyip Murtoa as an absolute must win for Dimboola if the side wants to continue to aspire to playing finals football.  

A child walks out of the Wimmera desert in Lia Hills' novel, The Desert Knows Her Name'. She is an enigma that others, all with their own agends, try to solve.'Portraits' by W. H. Chong is a collection of  more than 300 drawings of artists, writers, musicians and thinkers.

Southern Mallee Thunder star Rylee Cocks looked ahead to another pulsating round of Wimmera Netball on this week's Flow Friday Sports Show.The Thunder will be looking to get back to winning ways when they face Stawell on the weekend. 

Wimmera Mallee News journo Chris Graetz provided his latest editorial on the state of the Wimmera league results and news on this week's Flow Friday Sports Show. Graetz offered his thoughts on the reserves grade this week and also informed listeners about a story he recently penned about a Warrack star from Adelaide playing a starring role for the Eagles right now. 

This episode we welcome Robert Miller to Lives in the Law. Robert was born in the Wimmera region, on a farm outside of Horsham in country Victoria. Through intelligence, curiosity and hard work Robert made his way to the United Nations in New York, became a senior law lecturer at Monash University, was one of the founders of The Springvale Legal Service, the Member for Prahran in the Victorian Parliament and spent over 30 years at the Bar. He also managed to play 69 games for the Melbourne Football Club under the legendary Norm Smith. www.greenslist.com.au/podcast

Rylee Cocks appeared on the Flow Friday Sports Show to digest the latest Wimmera Netball results as well as look ahead to tomorrow's fixtures. Cocks provided her take on why it was that her side, the Southern Mallee Thunder, were defeated by Minyip-Murtoa last weekend. 

Reporter Chris Graetz from the sports division of the Wimmera Mallee News appeared on the Flow Friday Sports Show, discussing the latest local football news.Graetz gave his predictions ahead of what is shaping up to be another huge weekend. 

Lucas Holmes and David Redden are here with their weekly AFL Podcast, covering footy in the AFL, the Wimmera and Sydney.

The Senate inquiry into Australia's major supermarkets recommends a mandatory code of conduct and significant penalties for breaches, farmers fear worsening wild dog attacks on sheep, and researchers develop healthier alternative to sugary bubble tea using oats.

Rylee Cocks appeared on the Flow Friday Sports Show to discuss another thrilling round of Wimmera netball.The Southern Mallee Thunder star also discussed the important initiative clubs are advocating for during this weekend's matches.

Wimmera News journalist, Chris Graetz, ran the rule over the latest news and views in Wimmera footy on this week's Flow Friday Sports Show. Graetz indicated that it is his belief that some neutrals may be underestimating just how good the Southern Mallee Thunder may be in season 2024. 

Rylee Cocks provided an analysis on the latest Wimmera netball results on the Flow Friday Sports Show this week. The Southern Mallee Thunder star player also previewed this weekend's matches as her side returns to action.

Newspaper reporter Chris Graetz put the latest Wimmera footy developments under the limelight on the Flow Friday Sports Show this week. Graetz put the focus on last weekend's shock result when Dimboola failed to meet expectations from across the league.

Flow's new Wimmera Netball correspondent, Riley Cocks, made her debut on the airwaves on this week's Flow Friday Sports Show program. Cocks discussed the identity of her new club, the Southern Mallee Thunder, and how she sees the league playing out in 2024. 

Chris Graetz previews the Wimmera football season and profiled the league's 2024 marquee signing on this week's Flow Friday Sports Show. Graetz went into detail about the strengths of all sides in this campaign as far as off-season recruiting goes. 

Secretary of new club, Southern Mallee Thunder, Amanda Marshman debuted on the Flow Friday Sports Show this week to discuss the new merger and player movements in Wimmera netball in 2024. The Southern Mallee Giants and Jeparit-Rainbow Storm merged in late 2023 to establish the new club. 

In this episode, Peta tells us about her wedding to her husband Liam, in country Victoria. Peta and Liam chose to get married in Wimmera as a way to keep to their budget, as they found that country venues were cheaper than big city ones.  They DIY'd a lot and used second hand items to help them save money and were able to keep their budget to $20,000.  VENDORS: Venue: The Stick Shed (ceremony), The Mechanics Hall, Murtoa (reception) Photography: Gab Ross Photography Catering: Gourmet Food and Flowers Dress: Bridal House Geelong Suit: Eddy Elias Florist: Bacchus Blooms by Mel Hair: Sarina Quick Hairstylist Celebrant: Mavalous Celebrations Music: Molly Hoyne Music   If you have enjoyed this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to your friends!

Today we're heading to the Horsham Golf Club in Victoria and catching up with PGA Professional Cameron Howell. In this episode Cameron shares his Great Golfing Road Trip – the Wimmera Golf Trail.We'll hear about four superb country courses, large courses, Santa Ana couch fairways, and country hospitality. Cameron tells us how ‘a little bit of the Melbourne Sandbelt made its way to this beautiful regional area.' He speaks of his love of golfing road trips, the excitement he gets when discovering a new golf course and meeting new people along the way.If this episode sparks your interest to get in the car and explore the Wimmera Golf Trail, head to our website for all the local intel on courses, accommodation, places to eat and sightseeing.(02:32) The road trip from Melbourne(03:07) Welcome to the Horsham Golf Club(04:35) Sam Berriman brings Melbourne Sandbelt designs to Horsham (05:10) Country hospitality when you arrive at Horsham Golf Club(06:00) What's Horsham Golf Course like to play for a range of golfers?(07:45) The Horsham Open Tournament and Horsham Senior Amateur (09:13) Where is Horsham Golf course ranked?(09:37) What does it cost to play Horsham Golf Course?(10:05) Mike Clayton and Mike DeVries guide the next phase of course enhancement at Horsham Golf Course(11:20) Horsham accommodation and dining options(12:15) Nhill Golf Club(14:00) Dimboola Golf Club(16:15) Warracknabeal Golf Club(18:05) What Cameron enjoys about golfing road trips and experiencing the regional areas(19:00) Contacting Cameron and playing The Wimmera Trail.FOLLOW GREAT GOLFING ROAD TRIPSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatgolfingroadtrips/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094378671299Twitter: https://twitter.com/golfroadtripsCONNECT WITH GREAT GOLFING ROAD TRIPSWebsite: https://greatgolfingroadtrips.com/Email: greatgolfingroadtrips@gmail.comOUR CHARITY PARTNER Leukaemia Foundation: https://www.leukaemia.org.au/GUESTCameron HowellHorsham Golf Club304 Golf Course Road Haven (via Horsham) Victoria 3401Phone: (03) 5382 3312Email: proshop@horshamgolfclub.comWebsite: https://horshamgolfclub.com.auGOLF COURSESHorsham Golf ClubWebsite: https://horshamgolfclub.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horshamgolf/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsham_golf_club/YouTube:

The West Wimmera Shire mayor has revealed many individuals in the region have been left confused by the CFA's warnings of a "catastrophic" fire-risk day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horsham Saints coach Jess Cannane appeared on the Flow Friday Sports Show to discuss another year of Wimmera netball dominance. Cannane also discussed her playing background as well as elaborating on the club's successful vision which has a youthful focus.

Trudi Cook reviewed last weekend's massive Wimmera A-Grade Netball final between the Horsham Saints and Horsham Demons, with the Saints proving to be once again too good for anyone on the biggest stage. The Demons gave it their all in a tough battle to bring the curtains down on another year of Wimmera Netball.

Appearing on the Flow Friday Sports Show this week, Trudi Cook, Flow's Wimmera Netball correspondent, previewed the Grand Final this weekend between the Horsham Saints and Horsham Demons. Along with providing her prediction ahead of the competition decider, Cook also focused on her Southern Mallee Giants Senior A-Grade team, which is still yet to win a flag, as they prepare for their decider in the Wimmera footy A-Grade.

From the Murtoa Stick Shed in the Wimmera, to the Curtin Hotel in Carlton, Victoria's architectural landscape is awash with heritage-listed buildings saved from demolition. But for every success there are stories of demise.

Mark Brandi is the author of four novels, including his latest, Southern Aurora. He joins us to discuss how a short story he began in 2015 became his newest novel, his choice to set the story in rural Australia in the 1980s, and how he writes so convincingly from a child's point of view. We also talk about sustaining yourself creatively over multiple books.  Plus, who's going to die first – Ashley or James? Is one of us dead already? Listen to find out!  Mark Brandi's bestselling novel, Wimmera, won the coveted British Crime Writers' Association Debut Dagger, and was named Best Debut at the 2018 Australian Indie Book Awards. Mark's second novel, The Rip, was published to critical acclaim in 2019, and his third novel, The Others, was shortlisted for the Best Fiction prize in the 2022 Ned Kelly Awards. His fourth novel is Southern Aurora. He graduated with a criminal justice degree and worked in the justice system before changing direction and deciding to write. Get your copy of Southern Aurora online or from your local bookshop. Upcoming events  Ashley is conversation with Hayley Scrivenor about Dark Mode at Penrith Library, Monday 7 August, 6.30 pm Ashley and James in conversation about Dark Mode at Mona Vale Library, Tuesday 8 August, 7pm Ashley is in conversation with Petronella McGovern about Dark Mode at Concord Library, Thursday 10 August, 6.00pm South Coast Writers Festival, 18-20 August, Wollongong Town Hall – see Ashley and James in person!  Building Suspense in Writing – Ashley is teaching this online workshop through Writers Victoria, Sunday 27 August, 10am-4pm Crafting Narrative Drive – an in-person workshop with Ashley at Avid Reader in Brisbane, Sunday 26 November, 10am-1pm Books and authors discussed in this episode: Sofie Laguna; Tony Birch; Brilliant Lies by David Williamson;  Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller;  Summer of the Seventeenth Doll by Ray Lawler;  A Swim in the Pond in the Road by George Saunders;  Lee Kofman (from ep 76); Kate Mildenhall (from ep 13);  Sarah Sentilles (from ep 50);  From Bhutan to Blacktown by Om Dhungel Ashley's psychological thriller 'Dark Mode' is out now! Learn more about it and get your copy. James' novel 'Denizen' is out now! Learn more about it and get your copy.  Get in touch! ashleykalagianblunt.com jamesmckenziewatson.com Twitter: @AKalagianBlunt + @JamesMcWatson Instagram: @akalagianblunt + @jamesmcwatson

Victoria's Wimmera region tends to fly a little beneath the radar when it comes to sportfishing opportunities, but that doesn't mean they don't exist. Rather, they are something of a well-kept secret among the country's freshwater fishing guns. Mitch McMaster is the Operations Manager for Fishcare Victoria and is the Geelong and Bellarine Facilitator. Aside from being a skilled angler, Mitch has a passion for waterways and has been active in Estuary Watch, Coastcare, and of course Fishcare Victoria.  Full show notes for today's episode are available at: https://doclures.com/wimmera-yellowbelly-mitch-mcmaster

Great to catch up with top Victorian lightweight jockey Dean Yendall who's feeling a little sorry for himself at the moment. Dean talks about the frustrations of endless weeks in a neck brace. He's grateful no surgery was required. Dean reflects on the Terang fall that put him out of business just before Xmas. He says his mount Saintly Rose had the race won when she went sideways. He talks of his choice of lifestyle at rural Horsham in Victoria's Wimmera district. Dean looks back on his apprenticeship to Ken Sweeney at historic Jerilderie in the Riverina. He's never forgotten his first win on Leinster at Narrandera more than 30 years ago. He recalls his transfer to Kilmore trainer Peter Gray. Dean reflects on his first city win at Oakbank in 1994. He looks back on early years when he tried to carve a niche for himself in many different parts of the country. He speaks fondly of a man who became his mentor and best friend. The lightweight jockey pays tribute to several trainers who gave him valuable support. Dean still can't believe he rode his first Gr 1 winner in Sydney. He fondly remembers Yankee Rose. Just three weeks after his Randwick triumph Dean struck again at Gr 1 level during the Melbourne Cup carnival. He pays tribute to I Am A Star. The popular jockey remembers his two rides on crack sprinter Santa Ana Lane. One of them gave him another Gr 1! Dean acknowledges two other Gr 1 triumphs- his second Myer Classic and an Oakleigh Plate. The jockey talks of his Gr 1 Memsie Stakes win on Scales Of Justice for astute trainer Lindsey Smith. Yendall's ability to ride light has earned him several Melbourne Cup rides. He talks of his closest finisher. Dean pays tribute to his wife jockey Christine Puls and his 8 year old daughter Mia. He talks of Christine's best win to date -a Gr 3 Hobart Cup on Our Dashing Dane. He reflects on the wonderful tribute paid to Christine by the Victorian racing industry in 2019.

'Your self worth as an Indian child is totally connected with how well you do in these all encompassing exams'. Rahul Raina's satire about fame, fraud and the All India exam system in How to Kidnap the Rich. Also Mark Brandi on his love of dogs, family and why he wears earmuffs to write and Katherine Brabon's exploration of the Japanese phenomenon of hikikomori in The Shut Ins.