There has been an update to the Goolwa Wharf Precinct Redevelopment plan. Alexandrina Councillors have this week agreed that the PS Oscar W, should remain moored adjacent the Wharf Shed, rather than moving the historic paddle steamer further away from the main area. Mayor Keith Parkes joins Jennie Lenman to discuss the update, share his decision to run for President of the LGA and talk about the upcoming Council elections. The Voter’s Roll closes at 5pm, Friday 29 July. For more details on elect...
Jul 20, 2022•7 min•Ep. 1594
Leading dolphin and whale expert Dr Mike Bossley has been active in research, activism, and environmental education nationally and internationally for fifty years. His on-going thirty-year research project on dolphins in Adelaide’s Port River estuary led to the establishment of the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and is an advocate for marine protected areas and maintains an involvement in education. He joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss his work, the State of the Environment Report out t...
Jul 19, 2022•9 min•Ep. 1593
We all have a responsibility to confront and challenge our attitudes and perceptions of ageing, and step up against elder abuse. Research by the World Health Organisation confirms that ageism is widespread and pernicious. One month on from World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June, Jane Mussared the Chief Executive of COTA SA joins Jennie Lenman to discuss the issue and provide some advice for victims and their families. Phone Support Lines: Adult Safeguarding Unit 1800 372 310 Aged Right Advoc...
Jul 19, 2022•6 min•Ep. 1593
More children with congenital heart disease and their families will receive vital support across South Australia thanks to $1 million over four years from the South Australian Government. HeartKids will receive the investment to expand its services for regional families, along with a targeted mental health program for South Australian families and a specialised playgroup to assist Heartkids’ early development. Tania Potts the SA/NT State Manager of HeartKids joins Jennie Lenman to discuss. Heart...
Jul 18, 2022•6 min•Ep. 1592
Inspiring Aussie advocate for mental health Nic Newling is coming to the Murray Bridge RSL on Wednesday 27 July for a free public lecture on suicide prevention in the community. As someone who lost a brother to suicide and also personally struggled with suicidal thoughts as a teenager, he offers an honest and open dialogue on the issue. Nic joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to share his story and how to help a loved one, ahead of the ticketed event. Registrations for the event at 2 Ross Road, ...
Jul 18, 2022•12 min•Ep. 1592
Victor Harbor traders could really use our patronage at the moment as stage 4 of Main Street Works underway include road closures at Albert and Ocean Streets. Mayor Moira Jenkins joins Jennie Lenman to discuss this and where the project is up to.
Jul 14, 2022•6 min•Ep. 1591
Murraylands war veterans Les Smith and Keith Wood have been fighting for recognition for years for their presence and sacrifice in Malaysia to protect the RAAF Butterworth base during the resurgence of the communist insurgency between 1968 and 1989. They join Jennie Lenman in studio to discuss their campaign. The Department of Defence has declined an interview but has provided the following statement: "On 7 April 2022, the former Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel,...
Jul 07, 2022•9 min•Ep. 1590
The Mount Barker Budget has been approved this week with a lower than expected rate hike. Meantime the results are in from a six month food waste trial on Gawler Street and there's good news about funding for the arts community and blackspot funding for Hawthorn Road. Mayor Ann Ferguson joins Jennie Lenman to discuss.
Jul 07, 2022•7 min•Ep. 1590
Ngarrindjeri leader Walter Jackson has been recognised on a local and national scale this week. During a NAIDOC award ceremony in Melbourne on Saturday 2 July, he picked up a 'Caring for Country and Culture Award' back at home in Murray Bridge on Monday, he was one of two recipients of a Worker of the Year Award for his leadership as a role model for Aboriginal youth and the broader Ngarrindjeri community. He joins Jennie Lenman for a chat.
Jul 05, 2022•6 min•Ep. 1589
New census data reveals almost 84,000 homes are vacant across the SA. The stats come at a time when many people are reportedly sleeping on the street, in tents, cars and caravans. The Greens have come up with a solution and are calling for South Australia to follow the lead of Victoria by implementing a tax on vacant residential properties. Housing Spokesperson, Robert Simms MLC, plans to introduce a Bill in Parliament this week to tackle the housing crisis. He joins Jennie Lenman to discuss how...
Jul 05, 2022•7 min•Ep. 1588
It is not as hard as it once was to open up and talk about mental health, thanks to the efforts of many working to de-stigmatise conditions like depression and anxiety... but there is still some way to go. For a youth perspective on the topic, 15-year-old Narelle from Nildottie joins Jennie Lenman in studio to share her thoughts. For help in a crisis, call Life Line on 13 11 14.
Jul 05, 2022•7 min•Ep. 1588
“A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit.” — Greek Proverb. There is a growing population of older South Australians who care deeply about how we leave planet Earth for the next generation. COTA's Climate Change Group meet regularly to tackle the challenges of a warming planet by lobbying SA organisations and businesses about Net Zero carbon emissions, the uptake of electric vehicles and the creation of more tree canopies. Chief Executive of COTA SA Jan...
Jul 05, 2022•6 min•Ep. 1588
An education specialist has been recognised by Governor Frances Adams in a ceremony in June for the work she does for Adelaide women’s homelessness charity Catherine House. Dr Sarah Hattam, Senior Lecturer in Education Futures at UniSA, has received the Catherine McAuley for her role in a sociology course that helps to empower women. She joins Jennie Lenman to discuss.
Jul 05, 2022•6 min•Ep. 1588
A winter edition of the Black Tie & Boardies Ball is being held in Middleton Pioneer Hall on Saturday 16 July. This year organisers are hoping to raise $20,000 for those experiencing homelessness in the Fleurieu Peninsula. Organiser Jenifer Watts joins Jennie Lenman to discuss. Find out more via www.MiddletonSA.com.au
Jun 30, 2022•6 min•Ep. 1587
Murray Bridge resident Maureen Green has had a video chat for the very first time with life-long penpal and friend Shirley in England. Resthaven Murray Bridge staff have been working with Maureen's daughter Pam to connect the pair, who had only ever written letters and had spoken on the phone just twice. The first time was in the 1907s when Pam won a 5MU radio competition to make an international phone call. Jennie Lenman headed over the Resthaven Murray Bridge on Swanport Road this week to meet...
Jun 30, 2022•8 min•Ep. 1587
Myriad is an upcoming SALA exhibition at the Art Gallery of SA’s Institute Building. Community Living Australia is coordinating the event, which has become the largest exhibition of art by artists with disability in SA. Chief Executive Mark Kulinksi joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to talk more about the 25 Aug-1 September event and how people can take part as artists or art lovers.
Jun 29, 2022•6 min•Ep. 1585
People flocked to the South Coast on Tuesday to check out some incredible displays by eight Southern Right Whales, from Petrel Cove in Victor Harbor, through to Middleton. Fleurieu Peninsula based whale lover and photographer Shaun Allanson took some incredible shots of a whale breaching. He joins Jennie Lenman to tell her more about the experience.
Jun 29, 2022•4 min•Ep. 1586
Did you know you can adopt a vine in the Barossa? As part of the Barossa Cellar that was built, about 1800 vines were planted out the front, using shiraz vine cuttings from well established (and in most cases) famous vineyards. For a fee, you have your own little slice of a Barossa vineyard, according to Glenn Malycha, the Director of Wine Pro. He joins Jennie Lenman to tell her more.
Jun 29, 2022•7 min•Ep. 1586
The Mid Murray community has come together to make a large-scale public art project possible along 60 metres of water pipelines. Internationally acclaimed SA-based artist Jack Fran has been commissioned to paint SA Water pipelines near Apamurra (the road to silos off main Palmer to Mannum road). Jack joins Jennie Lenman on the line along with one of the project coordinators, Bill Nehmy Tourism Development Manager at Murray River, Lakes & Coorong.
Jun 28, 2022•7 min•Ep. 1585
Harcourts South Coast is raising funds to send 10 Victor Harbor High School students on a life changing adventure this August. Operation Flinders is a successful program that aims to transform the lives of young people through a quality 8-day remote outback program that builds self-confidence, leadership, resilience and ambition. Judy Myers from Harcourts South Coast joins Jennie Lenman to talk more about the program and fundraising trivia night at Victor Harbor Golf Club on 16 July. Tickets can...
Jun 28, 2022•8 min•Ep. 1585
Rotary Victor Harbor has welcomed a new President at the weekend. Active community member Mike May has stepped up into the role after being a member for the past three years. He joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to talk about the honour, the great work of Rotary and what his plans for the future.
Jun 27, 2022•7 min•Ep. 1585
Members of the Kanmantoo and Callington communities say they are still having issues with the "stench" of nearby fertiliser plant Neutrog, which has expanded in recent years. Spokesperson Peter Roberts joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss his concerns ahead of a community meeting on Monday 4 July at the Callington Recreation Community Centre from 6.30-8pm. For more details and to book for the event, see EventBrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-update-session-tickets-3661...
Jun 27, 2022•8 min•Ep. 1585
SA is home to the biggest house blocks in the country with Adelaide the only capital where yard space is bigger than the house. The latest ABS statistics are also showing South Australians are building big houses on small blocks of land, which could spell the end of the backyard dream. Gerald Matthews, Managing Director at Matthews Architects, joins Jennie Lenman to discuss the news and share his thoughts as a Senior Architect.
Jun 24, 2022•7 min•Ep. 1584
The current Granite Island population of Little Penguins has fallen to only 20 adults while all other populations in Encounter Bay are now extinct. But what caused the decline? Among other things, Flinders University expert Dr Diane Colombelli-Négrel, says the Millenium Drought, has played a big role. She joins Jennie Lenman to discuss.
Jun 23, 2022•7 min•Ep. 1583
A popular pop-up cafe in a garage in Macclesfield is having to shut shop due to an upcoming construction project. Garage 29 started last August on Venables Street as a quirky retail shop and cafe with motoring memorabilia. Owners have announced on social media overnight that they are having to leave in the coming weeks to provide storage space for construction contractors working on the long-anticipated Macclesfield Hotel redevelopment. However business owner of the Macclesfield Pub and part lan...
Jun 23, 2022•4 min•Ep. 1583
Alexandrina Councillors have this week voted to deliver a comprehensive Goolwa Wharf Precinct Plan, rather than scaling it back as proposed by Councillor Brownyn Lewis who wanted to save money for ratepayers. Meantime, works are set to commence in July on Stage 3 of the Strathalbyn Streetscape project. Mayor Keith Parkes joins Jennie Lenman to discuss these projects and the 2022-23 draft Budget.
Jun 22, 2022•14 min•Ep. 1582
The Bay to Birdwood is returning on 16 October with a new category. While we missed out last year when the event was cancelled due to COVID, it is back in full this year with tens of thousands of spectators expected to line the route from West Beach through to the National Motor Museum in Birdwood, to view the passing parade of historic vehicles. Chair Michael Neale has announced as a world-first, this year the event will welcome electric converted historic vehicles. He joins Jennie Lenman to di...
Jun 22, 2022•7 min•Ep. 1582
A community garden in Mount Barker is helping young people learn life skills and professional development through gardening thanks to a community grant from Council. Students at Adelaide Hills Vocational College are growing their knowledge and skills through ‘Soil to Plate’, a course providing horticultural experience for young people which also helps to improve their wellbeing. Coordinator Nathan Doble and teacher Glen Mears join Jennie Lenman to discuss....
Jun 21, 2022•7 min•Ep. 1581
It's World Giraffe Day. Joining Jennie Lenman to talk about the marvellous creatures and Monarto Safari Park's herd is Keeper Vaughn Wilson. The pair also discuss the new baby girl to mum Scarlett, who has since been named 'Nyekundu' following a public competition. Read more here .
Jun 21, 2022•8 min•Ep. 1581
There are several scams doing the rounds in our regions at the moment, including a number of ever popular ATO phishing scams, fake family and friends reaching out to locals for considerable sums of money and a new scam targeting Kmart shoppers. Commissioner for Consumer Affairs , Dini Soulio, joins Jennie Lenman to discuss. 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....
Jun 20, 2022•7 min•Ep. 1580
