How can we live with more joy in a news cycle geared towards more negative stories? Environmental writer, illustrator and speaker Emily Ehlers has created a cheerful short 6-step process to re-frame the current global mood and invite better future. She joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss her picture book Hope is Verb: Six steps to radical optimism when the world seems broken....
South Australia’s dedicated online marketplace Shop Local SA is helping the business community survive lockdown by connecting retailers with shoppers at home. The organisation is run by a small team based in Stirling. Sales and Marketing Manager, Amanda Bridge, joins Jennie Lenman to discuss.
So far this year scammers have stolen more than $7.2 million from Australians by gaining access to home computers, an increase of 184 per cent compared to the same period last year. A Murraylands man has been caught out by a paypal text message scam this week and Fleurieu Police have issued a warning to residents over a phone scam which has escalated into two men impersonating police officers and searching a victim’s house earlier in the month. The Commissioner for Consumer Affairs , Dini Soulio...
Most council services have been impacted by SA's lockdown, with council buildings and libraries now shut. Alexandrina Mayor Keith Parkes joins Jennie Lenman to discuss restriction measures, discuss the now approved 2021/22 Annual Plan and Budget, including repreive for ratepayers on primary production land, and an update on the Goolwa Wharf Precinct’s Signal Point building upgrade. For support, contact Council on 8555 7000 or call the Business Hotline number 8555 7455....
The City of Victor Harbor has shut most of its services during SA's lockdown, but people can still get in touch for support. Mayor Moira Jenkins joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss the plan, along with an update on the draft budget and speculation about future plans for an $11m cruise ship landing at East Beach. If you or someone you know in Victor Harbor is unable to leave your house for groceries or medical supplies, contact the Council on 8551 0500....
With several states in lockdown including SA, what could the Federal Government be doing to better manage COVID-19? Member for Mayo Rebekha Sharkie from Centre Alliance joins Jennie Lenman to discuss the issue, talk about her Liberal State colleague Dan Cregan MP stepping down, reflect on the recent successful Positive Ageing Expos and share some good news for people in Cherry Gardens.
There is a petition in Strahalbyn calling for greater inclusion in the State Government’s rideshare metropolitan boundary expansion. From December, residents and visitors to most Adelaide Hills and Mt Barker Council regions will be able to order a rideshare car (like Uber) rather than depending on the local taxi fleet. Hammer 'N' Tongs Cafe is fighting to include Strathalbyn and surrounds in the metro zone as they say “affordable transport options are seriously needed” within the district. Cafe ...
Multiple spokespeople are providing differing and varying messages about the COVID vaccines in Australia, making consumers more relunctant to get the jab. Marketing strategist and consumer behaviour analyst Barry Urquhart, of Marketing Focus, says the Government needs a clearer, stronger message in their fight to control the pandemic and protect the community. He joins Jennie Lenman to discuss.
Windmill is restarting its touring program and taking the Ruby award-winning production of ' Beep ' to eight venues in regional and outer-metropolitan centres, including Murray Bridge, Noarlunga and Goolwa. Co-created by director Sam Haren, the children's production is a slightly sideways tale about unexpected friendship. Beep will be at Murray Bridge town hall on July 27th at 11am and 1.30pm, at the Hopgood Theatre in Noarlunga at 10am and 12.30pm on August 3rd and Goolwa’s Centenary Hall at 10...
A Goolwa Surf Life Saver has taken out the SA Surf Life Saver of the Year award. South Coast Duty Officer Matthew Burrage won the highest honour for a current patrolling member at SA’s recent Surf Life Saving Awards of Excellence. He joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to talk about his work.
Hundreds of people gathered at the Callington Oval on Sunday evening to celebrate the new $980,000 Callington Recreation Community Centre. Community members joined local MPs, councillors and local mayors in an official opening ceremony on Sunday, enjoying a bonfire, fireworks and bouncing castles. Lauren Salter, Community and booking representative, joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to tell her more. Listen here and read more on our local news page ....
Ponies are helping to improve people’s wellbeing through the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula and Murraylands regions. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Australia has picked up a couple grants from the Government, including one with the Murray Mallee General Practice Network and one to help veterans and their families in Strathalbyn. Clinical Psychologist Diana Gibbs Ludbrook and Strathalbyn RSL sub branch President Cate Goodall join Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss....
On Monday night Councillors with the Rural City of Murray Bridge discussed some of the most significant State Government planning legislation that impacts on the region - the Environment and Food Production Areas (EFPA). CEO Michael Sedgman joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss Council's concern with it and some other items on the agenda, including storm water upgrades, infrastructure projects and the Youth Advisory Committee.
The State Government is expanding its metropolitan boundary for rideshare services in the Adelaide Hills from December, to boost transport options and tourism in the region. Meantime the Keoride SA On Demand Public Transport trial service in Mount Barker, Nairne and Littlehampton is being extended for a third time to June 2022. Transport Minister Corey Wingard joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss what it will mean. The pair also discuss challenges in the taxi industry and the future of...
The State Government is expanding its metropolitan boundary for rideshare services in the Adelaide Hills from December, to boost transport options and tourism in the region. Chair of the Country Taxi Association and CEO of Des's Cabs, Chris Brougham, has concerns about the plan and the challenges his industry faces. He joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss.
Victor Harbor's 2021-22 Draft Annual Plan and Budget has been rejected during last night's Council meeting . One of the Councillors, 5MU's Bryan Littley, joins Jennie Lenman to share his personal perspective.
At least 8 million tons of plastic enter the oceans each year, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, which equates a garbage truck of plastic being emptied into an ocean every minute. This Plastic Free July eco-activist and sustainability expert Emily Ehlers joins Jennie Lenman to share some tips to cut back on our plastic addiction. Emily Ehlers is also the author of 'Hope is Verb: Six steps to radical optimism when the world seems broken'....
There have been a couple Southern Right Whale calves born in local waters this season, including one in Goolwa and a girl who’s been spotted with her mum at Christies and Sellicks Beach, Port Noarlunga and has moved today to Carrackalinga. The mum’s name is Christie and whale watchers are trying to come up with a name for the baby. Photographer and nature enthusiast Barabara Martin has snapped some incredible shots this week of the pair. She joins Jennie Lenman for a chat about it....
SA Country Fire Service (CFS) volunteers gave more than 1.3 million hours of their time over the past 12 months, responding to 8,929 incidents. The CFS been doing some end of financial year number crunching, with a message that "the call outs don’t stop just because the Fire Danger Season does". Georgie Cornish, Acting Chief of the CFS, joins Jennie Lenman for a chat in this podcast about the great work of volunteers and how you can be a part of the team if you are looking to learn new skills an...
Populations are booming in regional centres at the moment, with many city-slickers keen for a tree or sea change amid the pandemic. While it is welcome in some areas, it puts others under strain with a lack of housing and infrastructure to cope. Andrew Parkin has been doing work in this field as a Professor in Business, Government and Law at Flinder's University. He joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast for a chat about it.
Hundreds of footy players and thousands of fans are expected to descend on the South Coast this weekend for the annual two day SA Country Football Championships . SANFL Head of Community Football Lisa Faraci joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast for a chat about it and the Statewide Super League regional match. For all information on the Country Championships, including match schedule and ticketing information, visit the SANFL website here ....
Community members are gathering in Mt Barker tonight to discuss long-term strategies to fix traffic congestion problems in the region. The Member for Mayo, Rebekha Sharkie, will be speaking at the event. She joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast for a chat about the issue, along with the "Sports Rorts Petition" she has tabled in Federal Parliament on behalf of the Goolwa District Pony Club, and two July events, the Positive Ageing Forums next week and this Thursday's Renewables in the Regions even...
The Adelaide Hills Tourism Board has announced the appointment of a new chairperson. Martin Radcliffe takes over from Helen Edwards following her ten-year tenure in the role. The marketing consultant who runs 'A Way with Words Business Services' says he's passionate about the region. He joins Jennie Lenman for a chat about it.
Volunteers are still working to clean up after this year's Cherry Gardens Bushfires as well as the 2019/20 Cudlee Creek catastophy. Joining Jennie Lenman for a chat about it is volunteer and Adelaide Team Manager from Disaster Relief Australia, David Roper.
Bradbury Resident Graeme Jones made the challenging decision during this year's Cherry Gardens bushfires to stay and defend. Since then he and his family have struck up a positive relationship with Disaster Relief Australia and the local community. He joins Jennie Lenman for a chat five months on.
Wings2Fly Theatre has set up a scholarship program for young people who are keen to develop and explore the performing arts but find it too difficult due to financial barriers. The organisation has expanded its scholarship program to include fully funded places for 10 -21 year-olds and 6–10 year-olds, until at least the end of 2022. Fifteen-year-old Lauren (pictured in the brown costume above) has benefitted greatly from engaging in the organisation's holiday program. She joins Jennie Lenman in ...
Business groups will abide by new tougher restrictions this week, but they have warned it could be costly . Ian Horne, Chief Executive of the Australian Hotels Association (SA branch), said the newly imposed rules will come at a very high price for the industry, while Business SA Chief Executive Martin Haese agrees it may be inconvenient, but that the alternative of a lockdown could be “catastrophic”. In this podcast, Jennie Lenman has a chat with Ian Horne, followed by Martin Haese (who joins a...
A third-generation tourism company on the Fleurieu Peninsula is receiving a State Government boost to expand its services. Thanks to funding from the Nature-based Tourism Co Investment Fund , Big Duck Boat Tours can buy a new boat (pictured) and create a new tour for visitors to experience a unique part of Encounter Marine Park. Marketing Manager Joel Hirsch joins Jennie Lenman to discuss the news and talk about how tourism has been since COVID hit....
Helen Baker knows a thing or two about tax—being in the 1% of financial planners who hold a master's degree in the field. The author of On Your Own Two Feet joins Jennie Lenman to share some tax return tips and discuss some things people often forget when lodging their returns.
The State Budget has included $3.9M for the Strathalbyn Town Centre Revitalisation. Meantime, an inspiring group of entrepreneurs has been selected for Alexandrina's Innovation Challenge, budding artists are invited to apply for funding for a major installation at the Goolwa Wharf Precinct and seniors are invited to become more tech savvy through a free library program. Mayor Keith Parkes joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss.
