The Myriad SALA exhibition at the State Library features 48 artists and 79 artworks by South Australian artists living with disability. The exhibition celebrates the many talents and abilities of people living with disability and gives an opportunity for artists to tell their individual stories and be celebrated and acknowledged for their meaningful contributions to community. Mark Kulinski from Community Living Australia joins Jennie Lenman for a chat about it. The Myriad SALA exhibition at the...
Aug 26, 2022•5 min•Ep. 1609
In 2019, Matt Glaetzer received a shock thyroid cancer diagnosis. Two years later, he was representing Australia at the Tokyo Olympics, and recently returned from the Commonwealth Games with two gold medals, equalling Anna Meares record as the most successful Australian cyclist in Commonwealth Games history. He joins Jennie Lenman on this Daffodil Day to share his story. Support Cancer Council's Daffodil Day Appeal via www.daffodilday.com.au/...
Aug 25, 2022•8 min•Ep. 1608
The annual Hahndorf Winter Lantern Festival is on this Saturday 27 August from 3-8pm. All are welcome to join in on the free event from 3pm at Alec Johnston Park and the adjacent carpark, with food, drinks, live music and hundreds of unique handmade lanterns to check out. Co-founder Tony Hannan joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to tell her more about it. For more information, head to https://hwlf.com.au/
Aug 25, 2022•7 min•Ep. 1608
On the show today, Jennie invited her father Drew Lenman, to talk about a personal fundraising project that is close to his heart. The commercial photographer from Adelaide has spent the past few months creating a unique and powerful campaign about the war in Ukraine. Using photo editing software, he has transformed images of Adelaide into a landscape of war and destruction in a project titled “Imagine Our City”. He joins Jennie to talk about the project and his aim to raise at least $50,000 for...
Aug 24, 2022•4 min•Ep. 1608
SA punches above its weight with wine production in Australia, producing more than half of the country's vino. With dozens of unique regions, it is hard to know which place to try on the next wine tour. Glenn Malycha, Director of Wine Pro, joins Jennie Lenman to have a yarn about it.
Aug 24, 2022•6 min•Ep. 1608
Patch Theatre and Restless Dance Theatre have come together to create a highly imaginative and immersive children's theatrical performance called 'Home'. The original story follows two friends on an extraordinary journey to dream worlds. Co-director Daisy Brown joins Jennie Lenman for a chat about it ahead of a performance in Noarlunga this weekend. 'Home' is at the Hopgood Theatre, Norlunga, this Saturday 27 August at 11am, Find out more about the show, touring around SA, and buy tickets via pa...
Aug 24, 2022•9 min•Ep. 1608
A pilot project is being trialled in SA called ‘We’re Equal’, which is an antidote to discrimation complaints that the office of the Equal Opportunity Commissioner has been receiving. The campaign celebrates local businesses that are doing the right thing and encourages people to look out for the 'We’re Equal' signs to find a venue where they know everyone’s welcome. Commissioner Jodeen Carney joins Jennie Lenman to tell her more. To find a full list of venues, or to sign up for the campaign aft...
Aug 22, 2022•5 min•Ep. 1608
Have you ever stopped after doing something you’ve done a hundred times and thought, ‘Why the hell do I do that?’ That’s a curious habit. Your curious habits served a purpose at some point. They helped you deal with life as a messy human. But over time, they can become redundant (or worse, destructive). Leading stress and mindset coach Luke Mathers reveals how we can embrace the power of curiosity to break bad habits in his new book Curious Habits: Why we do what we do and how to change . He joi...
Aug 22, 2022•9 min•Ep. 1608
Today is Vietnam Veterans Day (18 August), marking the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in 1966. Almost 60,000 Australians served during the 10 years of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War. Ahead of a Murray Bridge RSL service this morning, Club President and Vietnam Veteran Rod Harris joins Jennie Lenman for a chat about it.
Aug 18, 2022•8 min•Ep. 1607
Alexandrina Mayor Keith Parkes joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to talk about the latest in the district. Public consultation is now open for the controversial Sugars Beach Murray Mouth upgrades via mysay.alexandrina.sa.gov.au/sugarsbeach (Consultation closes Sunday, 4 September 2022.) The Beacon 19 Boat Ramp will soon be upgraded to provide an improved and safer boat launching point for those accessing the Coorong. And Council Elections are coming up with Nominations opening for Council posi...
Aug 17, 2022•10 min•Ep. 1606
The pipi fishing season opens in South Australia soon with local Goolwa pipis available to enjoy in the coming weeks and months. Goolwa pipis are collected by hand using rakes and a technique known as the ‘pipi shuffle’ which has been used for generations by the Ngarrindjeri people. The Marine Stewardship Council is hosting a sell-out event at the Kuti Shack in Goolwa this month to showcase the sustainability of Goolwa’s pipi fishery, which is certified to the Marine Stewardship Council’s global...
Aug 17, 2022•5 min•Ep. 1606
This National Science Week, Jennie has a chat with one of Australia's most delightfully enthusiastic science communicators. Dr Sophie Calabretto hails from South Australia. The applied mathematician and fluid mechanist now adds 'podcast host' to her growing list of expertise with her new Royal Institution of Australia weekly audio show called ' The Science Briefing '. She joins Jennie Lenman for a chat about it....
Aug 16, 2022•8 min•Ep. 1605
The Strathalbyn Antiques and Collectables Fair returns this month. On Saturday August 20th and Sunday August 21st, you might be able to find something fabulous in an equally fabulous place in the world. Linda McLoughlin from the Strathalbyn Tourism Association joins Jennie Lenman to discuss.
Aug 11, 2022•7 min•Ep. 1604
An award winning Hahndorf artisan festival is back on again for 2022, enjoying its third year since its inception during the height of COVID. Hahndorf. Handmade. Handcrafted. Handpicked. will celebrate the rich lineage of artisan culture the town is renowned for through 300 workshops and sessions. The September-long festival returns fresh off the back of taking out the Best Regional Event in the 2021 South Australian Tourism Awards. Mikyla Gilbert, Marketing Manager of Hahndorf, joins Jennie Len...
Aug 10, 2022•4 min•Ep. 702
Fleurieu-based life coach Craig Cooper is on a mission to improve our collective vision of gratitude for a better world. The owner of Living Well Coaching joins Jennie Lenman this International Day of the World's Indigenous People (9 August) to talk about his mission and new book 'Gratitude on Country' . Find out more about Craig via this link https://www.craigcoopermsw.com . For more about the book launch in Port Noarlunga this evening (9 Nov), see this link- https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/gra...
Aug 09, 2022•8 min•Ep. 1602
A new campaign was announced at the new Thomas Foods International facility in Murray Bridge this week seeks to focus on regional communities with red meat processing facilities. The campaign, More to Meat, was announced by Australian Meat Processor Corporation with livestock biosecurity a topic for discussion. Member for Barker Tony Pasin was there. He joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss the event, Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) measures, the Coalition's call to investigate the value o...
Aug 09, 2022•13 min•Ep. 1603
There is a community choir in Murray Bridge and organiser Cathy Smith is keen for more people to join. The Rural City’s Citizen of the Year joins Jennie Lenman to talk about it as well as giving a plug to The Station's 10th Anniversary ' Acoustic Sessions ' event happening this Saturday August 13, which her talented daughter Hannah Smith will be a part of. If you want to be part of the Murray Bridge Community Choir, call Cathy on 0408 336 469....
Aug 08, 2022•7 min•Ep. 1601
Liberal Member for Hammond Adrian Pederick has recently taken a trip to the Strezlecki Track to see major road redevelopment works and has been acknowleged at an award ceremony for his work as a CFS volunteer. He joins Jennie Lenman to talk about these topics, along with concerns from community members on South Eastern Freeway safety and a lack of transport options in Strathalbyn.
Aug 08, 2022•13 min•Ep. 1601
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has added a new condition to the operating licence of a Kanmantoo-based fertiliser producer, following numerous complaints about odour from the community. Neutrog will be required to have an air quality specialist analyse odour monitoring and modelling data and will have to identify measures by September 9 to take to reduce the smell. A two-decade long campaign against Neutrog by community spokesperson Peter Roberts has ramped up in recent months, partic...
Aug 03, 2022•6 min•Ep. 1600
People who have experienced sleeping rough in Murray Bridge are sharing their experiences in a special photography and audio exhibition to mark National Homelessness Week today. 'Reflections on Homelessness – Our Future Can Still Be Bright' is a photography and audio exhibition at Murray Bridge Town Hall Tuesday 2 August 10am-3pm hosted by ac.care . Murraylands Homelessness Service manager at ac.care Thanuja Hiripitiyage joins Jennie Lenman in the studio to talk about it, along with participant ...
Aug 02, 2022•8 min•Ep. 1599
The National Mental Health Commission is visiting the Adelaide Hills today to better understand the challenges our communities face in support for mental health and suicide prevention. Connections2022 will help inform the development of a National Outcomes-Based Framework to help governments make policy decisions on the country's mental health and suicide prevention systems. Commission CEO Christine Morgan joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss the tour and what she has learned so far fr...
Aug 02, 2022•7 min•Ep. 1599
A new hotel and glamping areas are being built at Monarto Safari Park. The project comes as new lemur and tortoise enclosures are being built, Southern White Rhinos are being transported and there are plans in the works for some more exciting projects including a self-driving tour. Director Peter Clarke joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast for an update.
Aug 01, 2022•8 min•Ep. 1598
SALA, the South Australian Living Artists Festival, starts today. The month-long event celebrates visual artists in all media and spans the whole of South Australia, including in the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Murraylands. SALA guides are available at most Foodlands and on the SALA website salafestival.com and via the SALA smartphone app.
Aug 01, 2022•9 min•Ep. 1598
While Mad March is a while away, artists are encouraged to get thinking about the next festival season. Following an election commitment from the State Government, the annual Adelaide Fringe Artist Fund has increased and has opened for 2023. Ella Huisman, Head of Digital Marketing and Ticketing at Fringe, joins Jennie Lenman to discuss the opportunity, along with a chance to win the poster competition.
Jul 27, 2022•6 min•Ep. 1597
Director of Wine Pro Glenn Malycha has a great idea for how to delegate drink contributions from friends at a dinner party. He joins Jennie Lenman ahead of her birthday to share it.
Jul 27, 2022•7 min•Ep. 1597
Today marks 690 days since the former Liberal Government closed the Gumeracha Emergency Department (ED). Community Advocate Joel Taggart has been appealing to the State Government to address the lack of healthcare in the region. Following a meeting with State Health Minister Chris Picton, a working group has been established to help decide on a model of care that can re-establish services for the northern hills region. Joel is in the group. He joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss the d...
Jul 26, 2022•7 min•Ep. 1596
For the first sitting of the 47th Parliament this week, Member for Mayo Rebekha Sharkie plans to question the new Environment Minister who has stated it will be 'near impossible' to deliver the Murray-Darling Basin Plan in full by 2024. The Centre Alliance Member also plans to meet with Agriculture Minister Murray Watt to get an in-person briefing about the latest biosecurity measures to prevent a local Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak, as well as Aged Care Minister Anika Wells to discuss the cha...
Jul 25, 2022•11 min•Ep. 1595
As My Aged Care can be confusing and overwhelming to some, COTA SA has an expert to help South Australians who need support and guidance. John Moran is the Ageing Well Coordinator for Country areas at COTA. He joins Jennie Lenman to discuss. For help with My Aged Care, contact John Moran at COTA SA via 08 8224 5515 / 1800 182 324
Jul 25, 2022•8 min•Ep. 1595
We all know exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but research shows that as we age our motivation for physical activity declines. So, for those of us who struggle to find a form of exercise that we enjoy, how can we change our minds and become more active? Psychologist Dr Gordon Spence fuses psychology and exercise science to explore the issue. The author of Get Moving Keep Moving joins Jennie Lenman to share some inspiration....
Jul 21, 2022•8 min•Ep. 1594
Murray Bridge commuters are awaiting the completion of the major refurbishment works of the old 1879 Murray Bridge, which is set to be finished later next year. A lot of care is going into extending the life of the first major bridge to span the Murray River. Keith Conlon, veteran broadcaster and Chair of the SA Heritage Council, joins Jennie Lenman to share the history.
Jul 20, 2022•12 min•Ep. 1594
