Ski For Life had a phenomenal weekend raising money and awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. In one of its best years so far, 330 people registered for the event with 21 of the participants skiing the entire 456 km journey from Murray Bridge to Renmark over three days. Chair Mark Facy joins Jennie Lenman to reflect on how it went.
South Australian sculptor Greg Johns founded the Palmer Sculpture Landscape in 2001 as an awe-inspiring natural venue for contemporary sculpture. Since then, the Palmer Biennial Sculpture Exhibition has become a world class event and the land has transformed thanks to ongoing ecological restoration work. Greg joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to talk about the exhibition and what is planned for the opening event on Saturday 19 March. The Palmer Sculpture Biennial opens on Saturday March 19th a...
It has been a big week for announcements in the Adelaide Hills, including a passenger rail investment trial proposal from Spanish train manufacturing company Talgo and SA Labor has promised to spend $220 million on a new hospital in the growing town of Mount Barker. It comes just weeks after Mount Barker Mayor Ann Ferguson threatened to freeze developments in the town in order for road infrastructure to catch up with demand. Mayor Ferguson joins Jennie Lenman to discuss the future of the growing...
Spanish train manufacturer Talgo has offered to fund a $2.5M passenger rail trial in the Adelaide Hills and is calling for State Government support . The express service between Mount Barker and Adelaide could run within 45-minutes, compared with an estimate by Infrastructure SA of 71 minutes. Former transport department staffer and prominent advocate for rail in the Hills, Luigi Rossi would help deliver the project, along with aerospace engineer Edwin Michell. Mr Rossi joins Jennie Lenman in th...
On International Women’s Day, the Member for Mayo, Rebekha Sharkie gave a speech on 'Breaking the Bias'. Much like many women in politics, the Federal MP has experienced sexism in her career. She joins Jennie Lenman to talk about the phenomenon, where we are up to following the Jenkins report and what is left to improve gender equality.
High school students with a passion for the environment are encouraged to join the River Murray Youth Council (RMYC). The Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board invites students from years 7 to 12 with an interest in the environment and existing members to come along to an information session on Thursday 10 March and find out about the River Murray Youth Council (RMYC), with registration is essential via Eventbrite . Youth Council Coordinator Ilyth Burton joins Jennie Lenman to discuss the op...
International Women’s Day (IWD) – 8 March – is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women, who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities. Jennie Lenman celebrates the day by speaking with the author of What She Said , Monica Lunin (pictured above) from MOJOLOGIC, who has analysed 40 of the greatest speeches made by a diverse group of strong and empowering women throughout hi...
SA Labor has announced a plan to help first home buyers enter the market. If elected on 19 March, a Labor State Government would introduce a specific home loan product for first home buyers to help them enter the market while also supporting the construction of new homes in South Australia. In an increasingly competitive market, the party would work with Government-backed lender HomeStart to develop a low-deposit home loan, only requiring a 3 per cent deposit. Shadow Minister for Housing Andrea ...
Construction on Monarto Safari Park's new Visitor Centre is being completed with an opening date set for March 25. The Visitor Centre will have the capacity to welcome an additional 55,000 people per year and includes an indoor and outdoor café, nature play spaces, retail spaces and a striking view across the plains. In the lead up to the official opening, two preview days for Zoos SA members and our 5MU Breakfast broadcast on March 24, Jennie Lenman finds out more about the development and the ...
Experts say the earthquake that shook Mount Barker and surrounds yesterday as was the largest to occur within 30km of Adelaide in over a decade. More than 12,600 people felt the tremor from Victor Harbor to Kapunda, Marino to Mypolonga. While significant earthquakes are rare in South Australia, they do happen, including the 1954 earthquake in Adelaide which was 50 times larger. One of Geoscience Australia's Senior Seismologists, Phil Cummins, joins Jennie Lenman to discuss....
Scammers are flocking online to swindle unsuspecting social media users, with phishing scams, romance cons and social media account ransom threats. Commissioner for Consumer Affairs Dini Soulio joins Jennie Lenman to discuss the latest scams and how to avoid them. More information on scams is on the Scamwatch website , including how to make a report and where to get help . You can also contact CBS on 131 882....
The future of road infrastructure in the Adelaide Hills is a big issue for commuters in the growing region, especially those who rely on the South Eastern Freeway. Joining Jennie Lenman to discuss her thoughts about whether road infrastructure is keeping up with population demands, is Adelaide Hills Mayor Dr Jan-Claire Wisdom. The pair also discuss the progress of the Amy Gillet Bikeway project and what is planned for Fringe activities this Sunday 6 March from 10am for Discover, Play, Bikeway!...
Harsh COVID lockdowns have been the catalyst for the breakdown of many marriages across the world as couples have been forced to spend extra time cooped up. For parents grappling with divorce, Solicitor/Mediator/Author Kirsty Salvestro from flourishfamilylaw.com.au joins Jennie Lenman to share some advice.
A revegetation program in the Hills Fleurieu region is having a positive influence on the region’s ecology and birdlife. ‘Back from the Brink’ project includes large-scale revegetation, designed specifically to support a suite of threatened heathland birds. Thirty-four bird species have been recorded across 22 sites with sightings of one of the target species, the Western Beautiful Firetail the most significant. Regional ecologist Luke Price from Landscape SA said he is heartened to see the crit...
One of Australia's biggest meat processors is investing in the vegan 'plant based' market, with significant financial support from the State and Federal Government. Thomas Foods International, which is currently building a major meatworks in the Murraylands, also plans to build three plant-based manufacturing hubs in SA to make meat alternatives, protein powders, protein bars and non-dairy drinks. Tony Pasin, Federal Member for Barker, joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss the plan, alo...
Alexandrina Council is getting closer to choosing a preferred design option for the Goolwa Wharf Precinct Masterplan. A meeting is planned for March 7, in which of the remaining three of four options will be considered by Councillors for the major multi-million dollar redevelopment of the historic south coast wharf. Director of the Wharf Barrel Shed, Steve Ramsey, sees an extraordinary opportunity in the plan and says he hopes the concerns from a vocal minority does not influence the end result....
The creator of Mount Lofty House was a part of the glue that held Adelaide and new colony together across its first 50 years. Some call Arthur Hardy a 'forgotten hero of the Hills', including playwright and film producer Peter Maddern, who has created a biopic about the man. He joins Jennie Lenman to talk about the story available to stream this Adelaide Fringe Festival season ( via this link )....
The State Liberal Party is pledging to address commuter woes in the Adelaide Hills and on the South Eastern Freeway with a $19 million election pledge . The package includes a new, higher performance bus fleet, better Park ‘n’ Ride facilities and a high-frequency express bus service and follows the release of a recent Infrastructure SA report, proposing more investment in bus services for the region. Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Corey Wingard joins Jennie Lenman to discuss the plan ...
A food-waste fighting entrepreneur in Mypolonga is opening a cafe and tasting room this weekend . Kelly Johnson turns unwanted farm produce into easy-to-prepare sustainable meal packages, snacks and dried fruits. After starting her business Woodlane Orchard from her home kitchen two years ago, she has set her sights on the church at Green Street, transforming it into her venture, 'Lot 23'. Kelly joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to talk more about it. The official opening is happening Sunday 2...
There are now four possible design options for the Goolwa Wharf Precinct Redevelopment. The cost of the project has significantly jumped from the original $7.5M to between $10.2M-$16M depending on which design Alexandrina Councillors decide on, following final public consulations. Mayor Keith Parkes joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to field some queries about the project, including concerns from the Friends of the Oscar W about a proposed relocation of their historic paddle steamer. The pair ...
The Mount Barker Hospital upgrade is on the way, but there are some challenges in the Hills region for emergency Healthcare. The Gumeracha Hospital Emergency Department will remain closed indefinitely after failing to attract vital funding and government support. Federal Member for Mayo Rebekha Sharkie says the region needs more attention and funding.
A Charity Golf Day is on the event calendar for 4 March at the Murray Bridge Golf Course. The 4-person ambrose style competition aims to raise funds for local non-for-profit organisation Community Living Australia , which helps to support people living with a disability. Chief Executive Mark Kulinski joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss the plan and how teams can register. You can contact Community Living Australia on 8536 5858 or visit their website www.claust.com.au ....
Customer rage is on the rise, with front line workers reporting copping aggression more than ever before. Author and consumer behaviour analyst Barry Urquhart, of Marketing Focus says businesses need to address, redress and train staff to overcome this significant presence in the marketplace. He joins Jennie Lenman for a chat about it.
A GP clinic in the Adelaide Hills is the first in the world to install air purifying tech that has been clinically proven to destroy aerosol pathogens. The Better Medical GP clinic in Mount Barker is installing the TGA-listed medical device, with potential for it to be rolled out to 90 other clinics in the network. Keswick-based PlasmaShield has developed the small unit for use in air conditioners and ventilators, claiming it can eliminate airborne bacteria and viruses. PlasmaShield CEO Nick Has...
Community Conversations are underway in the Murraylands to feed into the Murraylands and Riverland Plan. It is an extraordinary collaborative effort with everyday people involved in sharing their stories and thoughts about the future of the region’s resilience. Shaun Harris, Project Lead from RDAMR, joins Jennie Lenman to discuss.
Victor Harbor resident and SES volunteer Kerren Black has been awarded the National Emergency Medal for her service during the unprecedented 2019-20 Kangaroo Island Bushfires. The local woman from the Port Elliot unit spent weeks supporting the CFS and other emergency groups during the Black Summer Bushfires by creating and running a base camp with tents, supplies and food. She joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss the recognition and talk about the challenging but rewarding experience ...
A large investment is being made to help support the evacuation of horses during bushfires and on high risk bushfire days. Horse SA has received $725,642 for their Equine Emergency Safer Refuge project , which includes an equine emergency safer refuge at Murray Bridge Racing Club and the development of a mobile app. Janeth Flowers Executive Officer Horse SA joins Jennie Lenman to discuss the news....
The 'Pick a Sunflower' initiative in Freeling has been a huge success for HeartKids SA. Owners of The Barns of Freeling have raised $12,644.45 for HeartKids SA in just one week, with thousands of people heading to the small northern town near the Barossa to pick sunflowers in exchange for a gold coin donation in the lead up to Valentine's Day. HeartKids SA State Manager Tania Potts joins Jennie Lenman to discuss the news....
The Fleurieu Peninsula, Adelaide Hills and Murray Bridge are taking part in Adelaide Fringe this year. The Rural City of Murray Bridge has a big line-up to showcase, events are planned for the Onkaparinga and south coast regions and while Stirling Fringe won't be held this time around, there are still some intriguing events throughout the Hills region. Jo O’Callaghan, Head of Programs and Development at Adelaide Fringe, joins Jennie Lenman to talk about the program. Tickets are now on sale throu...
The State Government is about to go into caretaker mode this weekend ahead of the March 19 election. Occupational Therapist and young mother from Goolwa, Lou Nicholson, has spent the past 9 months engaging with the Fleurieu community to ascertain the important issues in the seat of Finniss. The Independent candidate joins Jennie Lenman to discuss.
