Adelaide Hills-based beekeeper Jake Leske has won the inaugural Australian Honey Bee Industry Council (AHBIC) Australian Beekeeper Award. The 30-year-old joins Jennie Lenman to talk about his work, award and philosophy in the industry.
Bushfire recovery staff from the Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board are busily preparing for the third installment of a popular annual plant giveaway. This year’s ‘Reveg Festival’ on Saturday 25 June in Woodside will provide over 20,000 native seedlings to landholders whose properties were affected by the 2019 Cudlee Creek bushfire, as well as those impacted by the 2021 Cherry Gardens bushfires. The Board’s Team Leader of Fire Recovery, Caroline Dorr, joins Jennie Lenman to discuss the festival ...
We're being encouraged to consider the mental wellbeing of babies this Infant Mental Health Week. As babies do not have the capacity to talk, how do parents and caregivers identify if they have a mental health problem? The Director of Emerging Minds, Brad Morgan, joins Jennie Lenman to share some insight into the issue and talk about the GP framework e-learning course he has created....
A great way to celebrate a milestone like an 18th birthday is to gift your loved one a bottle of wine from the vintage of their birth year. But if you're planning to buy the wine around the time of birth or several years in advance, how do you ensure it is still good by the time the birthday rolls around? Glenn Malycha from WinePro joins Jennie Lenman to share some tips.
As the population increases in Mount Barker and communities grapple with the skyrocketing cost of living, some of the best thinkers, scientists and local leaders will come together this month to discuss issues and solutions to challenges in the food, nature and energy sectors. Mayor Ann Ferguson joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to talk about the Dynamic State Summit (June 23-24), as well as a collaborative food system mapping project across SA, and to discuss the 2022-23 Annual Draft Budget a...
Amidst Australia’s worsening mental health crisis, a new TV series ' Space 22 ' looks at the growing call for art as a social prescription to support mental health care. The series follows seven strangers, each with their own lived experience of mental ill health, as they take part in an ambitious experiment to test if the simple act of creativity can help heal invisible wounds. Cabaret performer Eddie Perfect stars in episode 5, teaching participants to express their thoughts and release pent-u...
When you're finishing highschool, there's a world of possibility out there for you, which can be both terrifying and exciting. The Rural City of Murray Bridge's 2022 Young Citizen of the Year Cheska Nacario joins Jennie Lenman for a chat about her experience as a year 12 student in today's modern world.
South Australia could be in for more powerful earthquakes in future. Geoscience Australia Earthquake Geologist Dr Dan Clark has been digging trenches along SA's Willunga fault line, looking for evidence in the geological record of earthquakes approximately 6.5 to 7.2 magnitude. He joins Jennie Lenman to share what he's discovered.
Winter WhaleFest commences this Saturday 11 June in Victor Harbor. Following a great start to whale season with several Southern Right Whales and a calf spotted in the Fleurieu Peninsula, the month and a half long celebration will include free and ticketed activities at Warland Reserve, the Victor Harbor Library, Victa Cinema and the Coral Street Art Space. Victor Harbor Mayor Moira Jenkins joins Jennie Lenman to talk about what's planned, provide an update on the long-anticipated Whale Centre a...
There's a new initiative aiming to protect a range of areas in the great outdoors from phone reception and other technological distractions. The Zero G Network is a project by Great Northern, which includes a petition calling to prevent the encroachment of phone towers into 30 pockets of untouched nature across Australia. Mount Remarkable National Park, Flinders Chase National Park in Kangaroo Island, Dalhousie Springs, Witjira National Park, Tallaringa Conservation Park and Greenly Beach Rockpo...
On 6 June 1944, the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy marked the first step in the Allied liberation of Europe from Nazi occupation during WW2. The D-Day landings involved the largest armada of ships ever assembled and more than 10,000 supporting aircraft, including around 3200 Australian service men and women. Thousands more Australians would serve during the Normandy campaign and beyond. Battle Historian Mat McLachlan joins Jennie Lenman to reflect on the past and talk about how touris...
A full-scale search and rescue exercise will be undertaken by the Australian Air Force Cadets the Northern Hills this weekend (4-5 June). If you see distress flairs or hear any commotion in Mount Crawford, its just a drill. Commanding Officer Brock Le Cerf joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss.
The State Budget has been handed down for the financial year ahead. A significant investment is being made in health, ambulance stations, particularly through the Hills Fleurieu region. But how has the electorate of Hammond fared? Particuarly from the perspective of the Opposition party? Liberal Member for Hammond, Adrian Pederick, joins Jennie Lenman to share his thoughts.
Internationally renowned chef Mark Best has recently enjoyed a tour through the Murraylands with Africola's head-chef Duncan Welgemoed. The pair were in the region over a few days to meet local producers as part of the federal 'Agri Food Tourism Development (AFTD)' Program delivered by RDA Murraylands and Riverland. During his trip, Mark had a chance encounter with an old teacher who had taught him some of his first lessons in cooking. He joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to reflect on the tri...
Burke Urban is working with Mount Barker Council to build a once-in-a-generation town square project in the heart of the growing hills town. The vacant block adjacent to Morphett St and Hutchinson St will be transformed in future with a new square and Civic Centre, an Innovation Hub and possibly a library. There'll also be commercial retail, hospitality and accommodation services within the complex. Kym Burke the Director of Burke Urban Investments joins Jennie Lenman to discuss the plan and tal...
Deadly Nannas are a group of Ngarrindjeri women in Murray Bridge, who along with two ‘kringkri ma:dawar’ (white sisters) come together to perform songs in Ngarrindjeri and English. Their mission is to spread and empower a positive message to the community. They are performing at a free community event at Adelaide’s Pinky Flat this Friday 3 June to celebrate Reconciliation SA’s 20th anniversary called 'Nguyanguya muri wamangka: Reconciliation In The Park'. Elder Aunty Pauline Walker from the grou...
Life has been different since social media came along, almost 20 years ago. The communication tool is a great way to stay connected and entertained, but it also has its downsides, including its addictive qualities and its affect on body image. Fifteen-year-old Narelle from Nildottie joins Jennie Lenman to share her thoughts.
Each year Australia wastes around 7.6 million tonnes of food across the supply and consumption chain. While some major players could do a lot more to reduce their waste, some companies are taking great initiative to lead the charge, including Drakes Supermarkets in SA. Tim Cartwright, General Manager for fresh foods at Drakes joins Jennie Lenman to discuss the work and how consumers can help.
There's a call-out for Hills Fleurieu volunteers to take part in COTA SA's Visitors Program. Jane Mussared Chief Executive of COTA SA, joins Jennie Lenman to discuss the program and to provide an update on the Fleurieu Neighbourhood Network .
Hypnotherapy can help people suffering with addictions, mental health conditions, pain and insomnia, simply using the power of the mind. Former nurse and teacher, Val Braendler, is now a hypnotherapist and has seen some people transform from her work. The practitioner from Soul Body Pain Therapy in Murray Bridge joins Jennie Lenman to have a chat about it.
Alexandrina Council adjourned any decision on its draft annual budget last week amid a flurry of comments hinting at a significant rate hike for ratepayers. They have taken time out to reconsider and are coming back to the public with a revised draft for Community Consultation between 27 May and 17 June. Mayor Keith Parkes says the revision could include fewer major projects. He joins Jennie Lenman to discuss the plan, provide an update on the Sugars Beach and Goolwa Wharf plans, discuss the Enc...
Murray Bridge mum Rhiannon Blue has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) just ahead of her 40th birthday. MS strikes young people in the prime of their lives. The average age of diagnosis is only 30 years old, and there is no known cure. Rhiannon's sister Elouise Stalenberg is raising awareness and money for the MS Society to help find a cure, by walking 50km from Blanchetown to Swan Reach and back this weekend with her partner Aleck Zadow. Elouise joins Jennie Lenman to tell her more. Yo...
May 25 is National Wine Day, a time to celebrate vinos of all varieties from our great country. With South Australia punching well above its weight, Jennie Lenman thought she'd call Glenn the Wine Guy (aka Glenn Malycha, Director of Wine Pro) for some recommendations.
There is growing research suggesting gut health and mental health are connected. Ahead of a free community session on the topic at Focus One Health in Murray Bridge on June 7, nutritionist Lynley Seaman joins Jennie Lenman for a chat. The session will be held on Tuesday 7 June - 6:00pm at the Murray Bridge Community Centre. To register, click on this Eventbrite link or call the FocusOne Health office on 8582 3823....
According to life coach Jaemin Frazer, ‘Don’t change the people you love’ is terrible advice. In his controversial new book, "Leverage - How to change the people you love for all the right reasons and get the relationships you deserve" , he argues that to prevent our relationships descending into maximum-level annoyance, not only is adjusting and improving the behaviour of those you love appropriate, it’s essential. He joins Jennie Lenman to share his story and offer some advice....
Joshua West has kayaked along the entire mighty Murray River to raise awareness of mental health and raise funds for the Black Dog Institute. The Barossa-based adventure-seeker joins Jennie Lenman following his whirlwind 58-day journey, to discuss the trip, the highs, the lows and some moments of peaceful reflection. Follow Josh's adventures on his Facebook page Trekking West , and donate to his fundraiser for the Black Dog Institute via this link ....
A free legal service is available to help military veterans and families who want to make a submission to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. It is also available for those who need help on a range of legal issues. The Commission is now accepting submissions until October 13 2023, rather than June this year. Legal Services Commission CEO Gabrielle Canny joins Jennie Lenman to discuss. Find out more about the Royal Commission via this link , contact the Legal Services Commissio...
Monday 23 May is World Turtle Day, an initiative honouring the extraordinary species of turtles and tortoises globally. Many species around the world are threatened with extinction; the freshwater turtles of the Lower Murray are no exception. Professor Mike Thompson joins Jennie Lenman to discuss the fascinating species and how locals can help ensure the future of the species, with the 1 Million Turtles Community Conservation Program and the National Nest Predation Experiment at Paiwalla Wetland...
Did you know bees help grow 90% of the world’s wildflower plants and that 35% of the world’s crops depend on the little pollinators to grow? On World Bee Day (20 May), Trisha Blanks from the Beekeepers Society of South Australia, joins Jennie Lenman to talk about the benefits of bees and what we can do to protect them. Trisha also will be taking part at the Mt Pleasant Farmers Market tomorrow (21 May) for World Bee Day celebrations.
Friday 20 May is World Bee Day, a global celebration of hard-working little pollinators that play a vital role in our ecosystems. The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market will celebrate tomorrow (Sat 21 May 9am-12pm Sat) with activities and talks, honey and other products to buy and entertainment for the family. Chelsea Honner, Co-manager of the Market, joins Jennie Lenman for a brief chat about what is planned.
