Mount Pleasant is the backdrop for a free new monthly market of local artisans starting in the lead up to Christmas. Nicki Nolan Mount Pleasant Market Day Co-ordinator and Communications Officer joins Jennie to talk about 'Makers on Melrose' starting 17 December, and an upcoming Christmas Twilight Market on 22 December. Local artisan Jess Boyle from Rustic Wren also joins Jennie to talk about her craft, making products from locally sourced leather.
Dec 09, 2022•10 min•Ep. 1660
The beautiful town of Nairne is getting into the festive spirit. As well as taking part in a Christmas lights competition, community members are putting on a Twilight Market tomorrow (Friday 9 December) and the Nairne Community Carols for 2022 at the Nairne School Oval from 6pm Saturday December 17. Nairne & Districts Residents’ Association Committee Chair and Safety Officer David Richardson joins Jennie Lenman to discuss. To comply with COVID-safe requirements, securing a ticket is essentia...
Dec 08, 2022•8 min•Ep. 1659
This fire danger season, there are restrictions and rules in place for what people can and cannot do when it comes to sparking fires and using equipment. Sergeant Karen Newman and Senior Constable David Brown from the Murray Mallee Crime Prevention Section join Jennie Lenman in studio to discuss.
Dec 07, 2022•8 min•Ep. 1658
Glenn the Wine Guy has got a Top 11 Sparkling Wine recommendation list to help you celebrate with (or tolerate) your relatives on Christmas Day The vino lover from Wine Pro joins Jennie Lenman to discuss.
Dec 07, 2022•14 min•Ep. 1658
While Regional real estate across the country is starting to drop in price, SA is bucking the trend, particuarly on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Mark Forde Director Harcourts South Coast, joins Jennie Lenman to talk about the extraordinary rise in activity for the region and for his business, and discuss how he got into real estate in the first place.
Dec 06, 2022•9 min•Ep. 1658
Robin Smith loves his life in Goolwa looking after animals at the Alexandrina Wildlife Support Group Inc (AWSG) . It's one of many interesting jobs he's had in his career, including being in the Sound Effects department at the ABC as a very young lad. Jennie Lenman asks him more about it while she's at the group's Charity Barn Op-Shop at Corio Terrace.
Dec 06, 2022•6 min•Ep. 1658
Adelaide Hills resident Colin Wagener has celebrated his 105th Birthday this month. The former World War Two Sergeant, real estate developer, classic car collector and great-great-grandfather was born in Adelaide on 2 December 1917. He joins Jennie Lenman on his birthday for a cuppa and slice of cake to reflect on his career and life.
Dec 05, 2022•26 min•Ep. 1657
Jaccie from Maccie joins Jennie in studio to talk about the incredible success of pop icon Beyoncé and her hip-hop famous partner Jay-Z. The two talk about one-upmanship in relationships.
Dec 01, 2022•6 min•Ep. 1656
For three years in a row, Carol Menadue from the small town of Wynarka has won Karoonda East Murray's Best Residential Christmas Display award. Carol Menadue has been creating her colourful novelty display for the past 17 years, and offering lucky dips to children for the past decade. Usually for a small fee of $5 each, Carol is offering our listeners a free lucky dip this year. She joins Jennie Lenman to have a chat about it. The novelty display with lucky dips at 24 Railway Terrace Wynarka are...
Dec 01, 2022•6 min•Ep. 1656
There’s some spectacular christmas displays to check out this festive season. For more than 30 years, the Lights on Ridge and free Santa's Cave have caught the attention of locals and visitors to Murray Bridge. Maxine and Michael Swansson join Jennie Lenman to talk about it. Santa's Cave is open Friday & Saturday nights from 8pm to 10.30pm through to the last night on Christmas Eve.
Dec 01, 2022•5 min•Ep. 1656
Now that Summer has started, all districts are in Fire Danger Season through to April 2023. Brett Williamson from the CFS in Murray Bridge joins Jennie Lenman to discuss and share some advice about preparing a Bushfire Survival Plan.
Dec 01, 2022•11 min•Ep. 1656
Irrigators near Mypolonga are concerned about how River Murray flooding is affecting power in the region. Tracy Bawden, Woodlane Irrigation's Secretary Treasurer, says there is too much uncertainty surrounding electricity outages amid SA's Flood Emergency, to plan accordingly. Representing dozens of farming businesses, Tracy joins Jennie Lenman to discuss her predicament. Then SA Power Networks' Head of Corporate Affairs Paul Roberts joins Jennie Lenman to respond....
Nov 28, 2022•12 min•Ep. 1655
The man who inspired Steven Spielberg's film The Terminal has recently died. Mehran Karimi Nasseri has an extraordinary story, arriving without papers at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris in 1988 and not leaving until 2006. 5MU's Jacqueline Irvine and Jennie Lenman talk in studio about the story and reflect on the times they've been stuck in airports (for not quite as long, let's be honest).
Nov 24, 2022•7 min•Ep. 1654
The community has raised more than $11,770 for a family who's butcher shop has been destroyed in a fire. Meadows Country Meats went up in flames, during the massive spring storm on Saturday November 12. Community member Michael Mahar created a MyCause Fundraiser to support his friend and community butcher, Gus Robertson. Michael and Gus join Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss.
Nov 23, 2022•7 min•Ep. 1654
Schools and families have had to pivot and adapt significantly to changes in recent years. Most notably, the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions have changed the way educators and students approach learning and socialising. In a region not averse to future challenges like River Murray flooding, mosquito-borne diseases and bushfires, how can we learn and continue to adapt? Our Education Insider Erin Scammell, former educator and current Communications Manager at Unity College, joins the...
Nov 23, 2022•8 min•Ep. 1654
Newly sworn-in Mid Murray Mayor Simone Bailey joins Jennie Lenman to talk about Council's response to the Flood Emergency and how she will work with community and government to ensure the region is as safe as possible.
Nov 22, 2022•6 min•Ep. 1654
South Australians are being encouraged to visit a great part of their own ‘backyard’ in SA Murray River Lakes & Coorong region. Diverse and vast, with so many experiences will still be available over the holiday period including good pub food with magnificent views and safely see the mighty Murray River during an amazing natural phenomenon of high water flows. Tourism Development Manager Bill Nehmy joins Jennie Lenman to share some inspiration.
Nov 22, 2022•14 min•Ep. 1653
Following his inspiring book 'Get Moving Keep Moving’, psychologist and exercise scientist Dr Gordon Spence has released a new book. '26 Ways to Keep Moving’ is a collaboration with his 15-year-old son Riley and a myriad of active community members who have found their passion and are on track for healthy ageing, including an extreme ironing aficionado. The pair join Jennie Lenman to talk more about it.
Nov 21, 2022•13 min•Ep. 1653
Jennie has been in Goolwa, to find out about the great work of the Alexandrina Wildlife Support Group. Co-founder Deanne Smith has dedicated 30 years to rescuing turtles and other animals in need. She tells us more on this National Turtle Month.
Nov 18, 2022•6 min•Ep. 1652
Jacqueline Irvine joins Jennie Lenman in studio to talk about an intruiging study she's come across that demonstrates female dogs cleverly seek out assistance from the most competent person in the house. The pair chat about the study and about curious animal behaviour.
Nov 17, 2022•4 min•Ep. 1651
There is a ride and Christmas lunch on December 3 for the Limestone Coast and Murray Mallee Black Dog Riders at the Meningie RSL Club. Regional Coordinator Rosa Hillam joins Jennie Lenman to discuss what is planned and talk about the important work of the the Black Dog Ride in challenging mental health stigmas and reducing suicide in the community.
Nov 17, 2022•6 min•Ep. 1651
The SA State Emergency Service (SES) has been busy working with communities on high Murray River flows while also cleaning up from flash flooding in the Fleurieu Peninsula and widespread storms. SES Chief of Staff Robert Charlton joins Jennie Lenman to provide an update and discuss how river communities can be best prepared.
Nov 16, 2022•8 min•Ep. 1650
There's quite a few wine events and festivals featuring wine on SA's social calendar this silly season. Glenn the Wine Guy, aka, Glenn Malycha, Director of Wine Pro, joins Jennie Lenman to talk about what's on.
Nov 16, 2022•9 min•Ep. 1650
The Tailem Bend Christmas Parade is back this December 10. There'll be stalls, food, kid's entertainment and Tailem Bend Auto Club for all enthusiasts from 4.30 and a parade from 6pm. It coincides with the Tailem Bend Winter Wonderland, in which children can have a photo with Father Christmas. Organiser of the Winter Wonderland, and Grinch at the parade, Tim Minahan, joins Jennie Lenman to discuss. For those wanting to register a float or help out, get in touch ASAP with organisers with entries ...
Nov 15, 2022•5 min•Ep. 1649
Local Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin joins State Liberal Member for Hammond Adrian Pederick in studio to talk about flooding in the River Murray and the controversial carp eradication plan. The pair also tell Jennie Lenman their thoughts on Federal Budget infrastructure spending and celebrate Mypolonga, 2022 SA AgTown of the Year.
Nov 15, 2022•12 min•Ep. 1649
This Remembrance Day, South Australian Vietnam veteran Ken Duthie joins Jennie Lenman to talk about war and sacrifice. He is being honoured today with a memorial and garden and plaque at Marryatville Primary School, one of the many schools he visits to teach children about war and to share historical artifacts and memorabilia. Ken and Jennie discuss the recognition, the meaning of remembrance and the challenges he and his mates faced when they returned from conflict.
Nov 11, 2022•10 min•Ep. 1648
A new symbolic memorial for Australian Defence Force members, past and present, has been unveiled on the South Coast. The Avenue of Honour was officially opened by the Victor Harbor Golf Club, Victor Harbor RSL and Council yesterday, Wednesday 9 November. Two dozen trees have been planted along both sides of the verge on Page Road, leading to the Victor Harbor Golf Club to recognise those who have served and the sacrifices they have made to protect the country. Victor Harbor RSL President Kent J...
Nov 09, 2022•10 min•Ep. 1647
Jacqueline Irvine joins Jennie in the studio to talk celebrity and family pranks.
Nov 09, 2022•7 min•Ep. 1647
It can be quite challenging for some parents and teachers to strike the right balance in communicating and having expectations met. For a chat about best practice, our education insider, Erin Scammell, Communications Manager at Unity College in Murray Bridge, joins Jennie Lenman, along with the school's Acting Principal, Christian Neumann.
Nov 09, 2022•9 min•Ep. 1646
Four brothers, originally from the Riverland, lost their mum Tammy to lung cancer in 2016 when youngest son Kylan was just 14 years of age. Tammy never smoked and had no symptoms, and the loss devastated the tight-knit family. Kylan, along with his brothers, decided to turn the heartbreak into action and in 2020 came up with the idea of “220 For Tammy” – riding 220kms from Adelaide to Barmera to raise funds for cancer research. Upping the ante this year, the boys are on the last leg of a 2,200km...
Nov 09, 2022•5 min•Ep. 1646
