If Labor is elected next March, they will ditch Premier Steven Marshall's $662m Riverbank Arena plan and instead use the money to repair the ailing health sector. Shadow Minister for Regional Development Clare Scriven joins Jennie Lenman to discuss. Listen here and read more on the story on our local news page .
Only two gigalitres of real water has so far been recovered from the Murray River out of the 450 gigalitres needed to support the environment. The member for Mayo Rebekha Sharkie says the Federal Government needs to come up with a real-world plan to deliver on its promise. She joins Jennie Lenman to discuss the issue, along with a union call for a minimum wage for fruit picking jobs.
Infrastructure is the major spend in the 2021-22 State Budget with $17.9B in works proposed . Joining Jennie Lenman for a chat about it is Liberal Member for Hammond, Adrian Pederick.
Six months ago we helped Colin Priestly find a new four legged-pal in need of a home. The Waikerie resident with a degenerative eye disease had been struggling to find a dog after his Guide dog Sandy died. The RSPCA paired him with the perfect pet - a mature Labrador/Blue Heeler-cross called Jett. Jennie Lenman was curious to see how things have been for the pair and Colin's lovely neighbour Judy. In this podcast, Jennie gives Colin a call for an update....
Rural City of Murray Bridge and surrounding townships will undergo development in the financial year ahead, following Council's approval of the Annual Business Plan and Budget 2021-2022 . There will be no rate in the dollar increase; but there will be a modest increase in property values of 1.2 per cent. Council CEO Michael Sedgman joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss....
The Federal Government is investing more in rural health in the upcoming financial year and there’s new seasonal agricultural visa in the wake of the Australia–UK FTA agreement announced this month. Tony Pasin Member for Barker joins Jennie Lenman to discuss the latest and cover concerns about alleged fruit picker exploitation and changes to the Medicare Rebate Scheme come July 1.
The main street of Gumeracha is about to look more spectacular as 55 stobie polls and 1.4 km of powerlines come down, following the recent installation of underground powerlines. A new stormwater system is also being installed from next week, which should take between 6 and 8 weeks to complete. The Gumeracha Main Street Project has been a major collaborative effort of the local community and the Adelaide Hills Council over the past five years. Acting Chair Joel Taggart joins Jennie Lenman in thi...
Payment redirection scams have increased five-fold this year. The Tailem Bend Netball Club was scammed out of more than $150,000 in April after getting legitimate work done on their courts and being sent an invoice from a scammer pretending to be the contractor. In this podcast, Jennie Lenman has a chat with President of the club Denise Edwards for an update, followed by a discussion with Robin Sands, CEO of local e-invoicing company Link 4 , who's offering a free solution for Tailem Bend busine...
HeartKids supports and advocates for all people impacted by childhood heart disease in Australia. Stuart Martin has relied on the organisation since his son Josh was born prematurely 13 years ago with Pulmonary Atresia. Stuart joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to share his family's story and talk about the mascot ' Patch the Heart Lion ' that Josh's mum created for the cause.
There is a lot of misinformation in the dieting world. Qualified nutritionist Lynley Seaman brings us back to basics in this podcast, telling Jennie Lenman about how to have the best balanced diet, avoid fads and eat more mindfully. Lynley is hosting two free 90 minute Murray Bridge Community Centre sessions next Tuesday 22 June at 6pm and Wednesday 23 June at 1pm. Book with FocusOne Health by COB Thursday 17 June via 8582 3823.
Jeffrey lives with autism and two years ago he felt isolated in a community where he was unable to make friends. Non-for-profit organisation Community Living Australia helped him to move to Murray Bridge where he is now thriving. Director of Business Development Soula Dagas joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to share his story and talking about how her organisation helps to decrease barriers for people living with disability. You can contact Community Living Australia on 8536 5858 or visit thei...
A new report suggests we are at risk of slipping down the global trade ladder in the midst of COVID-19 and the trade war with China unless we start to make some changes. The principal author of the 2021 Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) National Trade Survey Report, Professor Susan Freeman from UniSA joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss.
The inaugural Victor Harbor Science Fair on June 27 aims to inspire children about the wonders of the universe in a fun and hands-on way. A lot is on offer including Dr Quarks Scientific Circus, Professor Flint's Dinosaurs Down Under, a chemistry show by Nitro Nat and a lesson on quirky native fauna from Animals Anonymous. Coordinator Brain Haddy joins Jennie Lenman to discuss what's planned. The fair will be held at the Victor Harbor Recreation Centre in two sessions between 9am - 12.30pm and 1...
It’s time to meet Australotitan cooperensis – a new species of giant sauropod dinosaur from Eromanga, southwest Queensland. The fossilised skeleton was originally nicknamed ‘Cooper’ after Cooper Creek, when first discovered in 2007 by the Eromanga Natural History Museum. It now represents the largest species of dinosaur ever found in Australia. Senior Curator of Geosciences at Queensland Museum, Dr Scott Hocknull, has played a large role in unearthing and naming the beast. He joins Jennie Lenman...
SA company Aerotech have purchased two ex-military helicopters to help assist firefighters in the seasons ahead. Chris Boyd, Chief Pilot with the SA company says the Black Hawks are ideal for firefighting due to their speed and water-holding capacity. He joins Jennie Lenman to discuss.
Ross Melville joined the Strathalbyn CFS as a teenager in 2017 after he and his sister were saved after a serious car crash in Victor Harbor. Now 19, Ross has learned a lot growing up while a part of the community organisation, including protecting communities from recent major bushfires. He joins Jennie Lenman this 'Thank a First Responder Day' to share his story.
Sam Reed has dedicated most of his working life to working on the front lines. Now National Director of Disaster Relief Teams with Disaster Relief Australia, Sam worked for 12 years with the SA Police and for seven years in Australia and abroad with the Red Cross. He joins Jennie Lenman this 'Thank a First Responder Day' to talk about the challenges and rewards of his chosen careers.
One of the most challenging things to come to terms with for firefighters is the chance they could lose their own home while fighting other fires. Region 3 Regional Commander Ray Jackson went from supporting his teams during the 2019/20 Cudlee Creek bushfire to rushing to save his family’s home as the blaze charged towards it. He joins Jennie Lenman and Craig Pitman to talk about it.
People who acquire a disability over the age of 65 years are ineligible for NDIS support. This has caused issues for older people in the electorate of Mayo, according to local member Rebekha Sharkie. The Centre Alliance MP joins Jennie Lenman in this chat to discuss her advocacy work towards changing eligibility rules for the National Disability Insurance Scheme. She also discusses feedback she is getting from survey respondents about in-home aged care experiences and talks about challenges for ...
Every time a COVID-19 lockdown approaches, we see a rise in panic-buying. While some people are experiencing FOMO (fear of missing out), others are grappling with anxiety a compulsive desire to shop to feel like they are in control. Dr Dan Fassnacht, Senior Lecturer in the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work at Flinders University, joins Jennie Lenman to discuss the phenomenon, in light of his paper which proposes diagnostic criteria for compulsive buying shopping disorder....
