S1 Ep1499: Hayden Mason - Winner of the Mid Murray Youth Achievement Award
Hayden Mason has won the 2022 Mid Murray Council Youth Achievement Award. The 15-year-old is an award-winning go-karter, Mannum Roos Grand Final footy player and a CFS cadet. He joins Jennie Lenman for a brief chat about his passions and hopes for the future.
3m Jan 20, 2022
3m
S1 Ep1499: Tailem Bend Netball Club Recovers from Cyber Crime
The Tailem Bend Netball Clubs has reported it is finally back-on-track financially after being scammed out of more than $150,000. After undertaking much-needed upgrades to the club's courts and facilities, the club received a fraudulent email last April, directing payment of a legitimate invoice into a scammers’ bank account. Club President Denise Edwards  joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast ...
7m Jan 20, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1498: Mt Barker's Major Works, Disability Inclusion, Mosquito Plan & Elections
Three Mount Barker District Council projects can go ahead this year with $1.353 million in Federal funding, including upgrades at Keith Stephenson Park, Callington Recreation Ground and Stephen Street. Council is also tackling high mosquito numbers in the area, is working on the Disability and Inclusion Plan, and the electoral boundaries in the district wikll change at the next LG election in ...
10m Jan 19, 2022
10m
S1 Ep1498: Neriah Milis - Victor Harbor's Young Citizen of the Year
Neriah Milis has been awarded the 2022 Young Citizen of the Year by the City of Victor Harbor. The 18-year-old has already achieved so much, having helped to enhance community life through her active leadership in many sporting clubs and school inititatives, including the Port Elliot Surf Lifesaving club, coaching teens and children in dance and footy and organising an invaluable school health...
8m Jan 18, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1497: Stephen Hedges - Victor Harbor's Active Citizen of the Year
The City of Victor Harbor has recognised Stephen Hedges this year with the 2022 Award for Active Citizenship for his ongoing commitment to environmental education and conservation. The founding member of the Save the Granite Island Penguins Committee and long time member of Friends of Granite Island, Trees For Life and the Back Valley Tennis Club, joins Jennie Lenman to talk about his passions...
10m Jan 18, 2022
10m
S1 Ep1497: Dairy Industry Weathers the COVID Storm
SA industries have been under strain since the borders opened before Christmas, but SA's dairy industry has managed to escape mostly unscathed. In fact, the industry is working very effectively at the moment to ensure there is more fairness, transparency and security in the supply chain. SA Dairyfarmers' Association (https://sada.asn.au/) (SADA) President John Hunt joins Jennie Lenman to disc...
7m Jan 18, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1496: What is Causing Meat Supply Challenges in SA?
Some local supermarket shelves have been totally stripped as panic sets in during the COVID outbreak. What is causing the issue and is it something consumers should be worried about? To hear the perspective of the local meat industry, Jennie Lenman is joined by Group Business Manager of family-owned Prostock Livestock and Meat At The Mount Butcher, Scott Endersby.
5m Jan 17, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1496: Barry Burdett - Mid Murray Citizen of the Year
Barry Burdett has been named the 2022 Mid Murray Council Citizen of the Year. The long-serving Mannum CFS member also volunteers with bushfire recovery organisation Blazeaid, is a long-standing member of the Lions Club of Mannum, volunteers with the local Luthern Church and is Deputy Chair of the Mannum Health Advisory Board. Barry joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to reflect on his achieve...
7m Jan 17, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1495: Operation Flinders Changing Young Peoples Lives
The Operation Flinders Foundation has a wonderful track record of transforming the lives of teenagers in the northern Flinders Ranges. During the 8-day program, young people trek in small groups up to 100km, experience abseiling, Indigenous culture and bushcraft. Along the way they build self-confidence and resilience.  Thanks to the work of many volunteers, 500 young people get to take part ...
7m Dec 17, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1495: Communities Collaborate on Murraylands & Riverland Plan - Podcast
Sporting clubs, industry groups, churches, committees and other residents are invited to gather in small groups, have conversations about their needs and aspirations, and report back to mrplan.com.au (http://www.mrplan.com.au/) to help inform future policy and strategic decisions for the region. Chief Executive Officer with Regional Development Australia Murraylands and Riverland (RDAMR) Ben F...
3m Dec 17, 2021
3m
S1 Ep1494: A Former Mayor's Bid for the Legislative Council
Former Mayor of Victor Harbor and police officer Graham Philp is running as an Independent for SA’s Legislative Council in 2022. Currently, as Chair of Save the Granite Island Penguins, Mr Philps advocates for the dwindling population of the bird species in the region, and is passionate about concerving the environment, heritage and history. He joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss h...
10m Dec 16, 2021
10m
S1 Ep1494: Adapting Homes for a Changing Climate
More and more these days, architects are considering how buildings can be designed to sustain harsher climates and conditions, while also being environmentally and financially sustainable. While it may sound futurisitc, a lot of the best practices are actually centuries old.   Managing Director with Matthews Architects, Gerald Matthews, joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss.
8m Dec 16, 2021
8m
S1 Ep1493: Labor's NBN Plan in Murray Bridge - Senator Marielle Smith
The Federal Labor Party has announced a $2.4 billion plan to expand Fibre to the Home access to bring Australia's NBN up to speed globally. Federal Senator Marielle Smith is advocating for Murray Bridge to be one of the locations for the expansion. She joins Jennie Lenman in studio for a chat about the plan, the need for more action on climate change and to acknowledge some smart young people ...
8m Dec 15, 2021
8m
S1 Ep1493: Rebekha Sharkie MP - Call for COVID Testing Expansion, Fruit Fly Treatment Plant Announcement
Federal Member for Mayo Rebekha Sharkie has written to SA’s Health Minister Stephen Wade, urging him to expand COVID testing facilities (news/local-news/40-local-news/113534-federal-member-calls-for-covid-testing-site-expansion) in outbreak areas and in the Fleurieu Peninsula region. The Centre Alliance candidate joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to talk about the issues, along with good new...
8m Dec 14, 2021
8m
S1 Ep1492: Community Commemorates South Coast Legend Shaun Bailey
Many members of the South Coast community have been mourning the loss of Bravery Award-winning family man and keen surfer, Shaun Bailey. His wife and best friend Hannah Bailey joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to talk about Shaun and how she and his many friends will be paying tribute to him this Friday morning from 10.30am with a paddle-out at Horseshoe Bay.  The community has been incredi...
6m Dec 14, 2021
6m
S1 Ep1492: Christmas Lights Tradition at Wynarka
Murraylands local Carol Menadue has been putting on a light display on Railway Terrace at Wynarka (near Karoonda) for the past 16 years and a novelty display and lucky dips for a decade. The winner of back-to-back 2019 and 2020 Karoonda East Murray's Best Residential Christmas Light Display joins Jennie Lenman for a chat about it.
6m Dec 14, 2021
6m
S1 Ep1491: South Coast Paralympian Wins Gold at US Surfing Comp - Podcast
A paralympic surfer from Victor Harbor is now a World Champ (news/local-news/40-local-news/113517-south-coast-paralympian-wins-gold-at-us-surfing-comp) . Jocelyn Neumueller represented Australia at the ISA World Para Surfing Championship from 6-11 December, against 24 nations. She has landed down in Australia today and has joined Jennie Lenman for a chat between flights about her experience.
5m Dec 14, 2021
5m
S1 Ep1490: Gary Mehigan's Tips for Delicious Christmas Dishes
If you are looking for inspiration for your Christmas lunch or dinner, Gary Mehigan has a few ideas. The celebrity chef of Master Chef fame has a new book out called Good Food Every Day. (https://www.penguin.com.au/books/good-food-every-day-9781760899073) He joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to share some inspiration for traditional and modern meals, including some ideas for side dishes an...
11m Dec 13, 2021
11m
S1 Ep1490: Artist Eric Hilliard Joins the Victor Harbor Artisan Market
Encounter Bay artist Eric Hilliard will be taking part in this Sunday's Victor Harbor Artisan Market for the first time. He joins Jennie Lenman to talk about his work and artistic process.
8m Dec 13, 2021
8m
S1 Ep1490: Hills Property Market Boom - Podcast
The Adelaide Hills property market has proven to be one of the most fruitful in South Australia this year. According to CoreLogic data, new benchmarks have been set across 88 towns and suburbs over 2021, with Aldgate, Lobethal, Upper Sturt, Stirling and Hahndorf listed as the top performing suburbs. Median House prices in the Adelaide Hills Council area have jumped by 15.2 per cent over 12 mo...
4m Dec 13, 2021
4m
S1 Ep1489: Dark Sky Reserve, Little Corellas & Mid Murray Pools - Mayor Burgess
A world-first space observatory to track space traffic has opened in the Murraylands. Using FM radio waves, Silentium Defence is tracking objects orbiting the Earth up to 10,000km into the sky from the edge of the internationally recognised Dark Sky Reserve. As the area is an ideal area for stargazing and tracking objects in space, a lot of work is going on to secure its promising future. Mi...
12m Dec 10, 2021
12m
S1 Ep1488: Award-Winning Principal Departs Mt Barker High
Warren Symonds is stepping down as Principal at Mt Barker Highschool to take on a leadership role at SA’s largest public school, Reynella East College. Mr Symonds was awarded a CommBank scholarship in 2020 for significantly improving the culture and educational outcomes at Mt Barker Highschool over the past decade. He joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss the news and reflect on his ...
7m Dec 09, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1487: Mt Barker's Town Square & Acquatic Centre
Consultation ends today for the Town Square development plan in Mt Barker, while construction on the region's major aquatic and leisure centre will get underway next year following a final nod of approval from the State’s Public Works Committee. Mayor Ann Ferguson joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast for a chat about it, plans for Christmas and to share news of a couple of local educators stepp...
7m Dec 08, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1487: Cafe Owners Call for Better Communication from SA Health - Podcast
The owners of Nino's Cafe in Victor Harbor say they were the last to be made aware that they are a COVID exposure site on 30 November. Owner Kirsty Pitman said the first she was contacted by authorities a day after the public received word of the news. She joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss. Listen below and read more about the story on the local news page (news/local-news/40-local...
6m Dec 08, 2021
6m
S1 Ep1486: Adelaide Hills to Lead SA in "Wellness Tourism"
The Adelaide Hills is set to be the leader of 'wellness' in South Australia as new global research predicts the fastest growing sector is "Wellness Tourism", with a whopping 20.9% growth expected through to 2025.   Martin Radcliffe, Chairperson of the Adelaide Hills Tourism Board, joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss.
6m Dec 07, 2021
6m
S1 Ep1485: How to Be Bushfire Prepared
According to the results of our poll (news/local-news/40-local-news/113414-do-you-know-your-bushfire-survival2) over the past week, the majority of our listeners say they know their Bushfire Survival Plan this Summer. Residents in bushfire prone areas are being urged to consider the steps they will take to help safeguard their property and what actions each member of the household will take on...
5m Dec 06, 2021
5m
S1 Ep1485: Adrian Pederick MP - Kanmantoo Reopening, State Election Contenders, Healthcare Concerns
The State Government is investing $2M into the reopening of the Kanmantoo copper and gold mine in the Adelaide Hills in 2022. Meantime, a Murray Bridge Councillor is running for the seat of Hammond as an Independent next year, and concerns have been raised about emergency healthcare in Mannum.   Local Liberal Member Adrian Pederick, joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss.
12m Dec 06, 2021
12m
S1 Ep1484: Celebrating Local Leaders this International Day of People with Disability
This UN sanctioned 'International Day of People with Disability', we hear about some incredible community leaders in our local regions. Chief Executive at Community Living Australia (http://www.claust.com.au/) , Mark Kulinski, joins Jennie Lenman to discuss.   You can contact Community Living Australia on 8536 5858 or visit their website www.claust.com.au (http://www.claust.com.au/) .
4m Dec 03, 2021
4m
S1 Ep1483: "What You Put in Is What You Get Out" - Award Winning Electrical Business
BCS Electrical has taken out the top gong (news/local-news/40-local-news/113333-top-south-coast-businesses-awarded) at the 2021 Victor Harbor Excellence in Business Awards. The organisation that has been run by the Steinert family for two generations, beat 64 organisations to take out ‘Most Outstanding Business of the Year 2021’, after winning the ‘Excellence in Trades & Industry’ award. Co-D...
5m Dec 02, 2021
5m
S1 Ep1483: $45M Housing Estate in Murray Bridge - Podcast
A new housing estate has been launched (news/local-news/40-local-news/113385-launch-of-45m-housing-estate-in-murray-bridge) in Murray Bridge, paving the way for more than 100 homes to be built. The $45m Hindmarsh Estate project, near the southern edge of the rural city, is a much needed development, with a huge demand in the rural city for homes. Raine & Horne Murraylands principal John DeMic...
6m Dec 02, 2021
6m
S1 Ep1482: Rebekha Sharkie MP on Why She Broke Down in Parliament
Federal Member for Mayo Rebekha Sharkie has been brought to tears in Parliament (news/local-news/40-local-news/113372-rebekha-sharkie-s-emotional-bid-to-prevent-mitochondrial-disease) talking about her family’s experience with mitochondrial disease,  In the hope of passing Maeve's Law in the coming days, the Centre Alliance member spoke on Monday about her grandson Liam who was born premature ...
11m Dec 01, 2021
11m
S1 Ep1482: Why Water Treatment Is Changing in the Fleurieu
Fleurieu Peninsula residents may notice a change in how their water tastes in the coming weeks. From today, 1 December, SA Water is switching from chlorine to chloramine (news/local-news/40-local-news/113373-chemical-treatment-change-for-drinking-water-in-fleurieu) to disinfect water from the Myponga Reservoir for all users.  SA Water’s Senior Manager of Water Expertise and Research Dr Daniel...
6m Dec 01, 2021
6m
S1 Ep1481: Call for Better Ambulance Services in Mannum
There are concerns in Mannum about emergency health services in the region. More than 120 residents have signed a petition for better coverage and for the ambulance station to be fully funded. Task Driver Coordinator with the Retired Officers Association Ken Jenkins joins Jennie Lenman to discuss the issue. 
5m Nov 30, 2021
5m
S1 Ep1480: Keen for Change - A Chat with the Independent Candidate for Hammond
Murray Bridge Councillor Airlie Keen is contesting the seat of Hammond as an Independent candidate in the 2022 state election in SA. The Councillor has been working as a staffer for the Member for Kavel Dan Cregan, who has recently defected from the Liberal Party to become an Independent MP and has unseated Josh Teague as the Speaker of Parliament.  She joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to ...
8m Nov 30, 2021
8m
S1 Ep1479: COTA SA's State Election Platform
The peak body for older South Australians has released a policy wishlist in the lead-up to the March 2022 State Election in SA. Ageing in country SA, digital inclusion, tackling ageism, employment, health and housing are among seven priority areas and 18 recommendations in COTA SA's State Election Platform (https://www.cotasa.org.au/policy/elections/2022-state-election-platform.aspx) . Chief ...
8m Nov 29, 2021
8m
S1 Ep1479: Educational Gift Ideas for Children & Teens
There are a lot of options for gifts for young people these days, but not all of them have the added bonus of helping young brains develop. To share some tips this present-buying season, education specialist Lili-Ann Kriegler (https://www.kriegler-education.com) , joins Jennie Lenman.
11m Nov 29, 2021
11m
S1 Ep1478: Dog's Best Friend - An Exploration of Unlikely Friendships
A Dog’s Best Friend (https://www.penguin.com.au/books/a-dogs-best-friend-9781761042522) is an adorable collection of true tales of pooches and their unlikely best friends. It is the latest in a series of feel-good dog related stories by multi-award winning journalist from South Australia, Laura Greaves. She joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast for a chat about it.
7m Nov 25, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1478: How to Get Proof of Your COVID Vaccinations
Some facilities and festivals have a COVID vaccine mandate now and into the future. In this podcast, Jennie Lenman finds out from Services Australia General Manager Hank Jongen how to get digital or paper proof of vaccination status.   Click on this SA Health website link (https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/vaccination/adding-proof-of-covid-19-vaccination-to-mysa-gov) for more detailed run down o...
8m Nov 25, 2021
8m
S1 Ep1477: How to Avoid Online Shopping Scams
Australians have already lost about $12.9 million to online shopping so far this year, and the ACCC is urging consumers to watch out for dodgy deals as pre-holiday sales approach. Scamwatch has received over 26,000 reports of online shopping scams, more than the total reported through all of 2020.  ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard joins Jennie Lenman to talk about the phenomenon and share some ...
8m Nov 23, 2021
8m
S1 Ep1476: 'Devotion' - A New Offering by Celebrated Hills Author Hannah Kent
Devotion (https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760987411/) is the third novel written by Adelaide Hills-based internationally bestselling author, Hannah Kent. She joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to talk about the fictional love story exploring the lives of two women escaping persecution in Prussia by settling in South Australia in 1838.
7m Nov 22, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1475: Update on SA's Fruit Fly Response - PIRSA
The fruit fly outbreak in metro Adelaide in 2019 and the Riverland in 2020 continues to pose a significant threat to SA's horticulture industry.   With a significant effort from PIRSA, local consumers and horticulturalists, SA is working to eradicate the pest. Nick Secomb, General Manager of the Fruit Fly Response program at PIRSA joins Jennie Lenman to discuss. Read more about SA's fruit fly...
7m Nov 18, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1475: Swan Reach Observatory Captures Sky for International Stargazers
The Mid Murray Council is tapping into the stellar potential of the region’s International Dark Sky Reserve with a new Astro Tourism Strategy (news/local-news/40-local-news/113185-big-plans-for-mid-murray-s-dark-sky-reserve) . The only one of its kind in Australia, the River Murray Dark Sky Reserve (https://www.rivermurraydarkskyreserve.org/) was formally accredited in late 2019 and remains on...
7m Nov 18, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1474: Father Christmas & the Grinch Return to Tailem Bend - Podcast
The Tailem Bend Christmas Parade Committee is finalising this year’s event today. On Saturday December 11, the Parade will meander through the streets and come to the people. The Grinch plans to return, but at least Father Christmas got his VISA this time and will be there too. The much-loved Wonderland will also be open again in the three days leading up to the Parade so that the children ca...
7m Nov 17, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1474: Goolwa Wharf, Surf Clubs & Strath Pool - Mayor Keith Parkes
There has been some progress in the Alexandrina Council with the opening of the Strathalbyn Pool following weeks of delays and a very strong response from the community on a draft Masterplan for the major Goolwa Wharf Redevelopment. The local Surf Life Saving Clubs are also getting some attention from Council. Mayor Keith Parkes joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to talk about these stories ...
10m Nov 17, 2021
10m
S1 Ep1473: SA Could Be a Region of "Fine Food, Wine and Weed" - Tammy Franks MLC
Cannabis tax revenue and weed tourism would be of great economic benefit to South Australia, according to SA's Greens MLC Tammy Franks.   Ms Franks plans to introduce legislation in SA's Parliament this week to legalise recreational use of cannabis in SA for adults, and to allow the cultivation of up to six plants at home. She joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss her pitch to make S...
8m Nov 16, 2021
8m
S1 Ep1473: What's Planned for the Nairne Carols
Tickets are now available for the Nairne Community Carols (https://www.facebook.com/nairnecommunitycarols) on Saturday 11 December. The annual event at the local school oval won the Mt Barker District Council 'Community Event of the Year Award' in 2020. Carols Coordinator Kelly Richardson joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss what's planned.  Father Christmas will also make an appea...
5m Nov 16, 2021
5m
S1 Ep1472: Throw an Axe to Support a Newborn with Cancer - Podcast
The community has come together to generously support a young South Coast family who have just discovered their newborn boy has a rare form of cancer. Four days ago, Sarah Joanne White, her husband Simon and their daughter Aria found out that Asha, born 23 October, has Neuroblastoma.  Chop It Axe Throwing Alley Victor Harbor (https://www.facebook.com/ChopItAxeThrowingAlleyVictorHarbor/?fref=m...
4m Nov 15, 2021
4m
S1 Ep1472: Housing Shortage in Murray Bridge 'Opportunity' Not Crisis - Podcast with Mayor Lewis
Murray Bridge businesses plan to hire at least 700 extra workers next year, but due to a significant rental housing shortage and long delays in the construction industry, workers may find themselves with nowhere to live. The Murraylands Food Alliance and Business Murray Bridge have been surveying workers about their current situations. Council will use the results to help prioritise the develo...
9m Nov 15, 2021
9m
S1 Ep1471: SA Veteran Fostering Camaraderie in the Community
SA Veteran Chad McLaren joined the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in his early twenties, served in the Army in Timor, then became a medic and joined the Navy. After leaving the Australian Defence Force 10 years later, Chad found camaraderie in community sporting clubs and founded a charity called Walk for a Veteran Inc. (https://www.walkforaveteran.org.au/) which raises money and awareness for...
9m Nov 11, 2021
9m
S1 Ep1471: Another Win for Murray River, Lakes & Coorong
The Murray River, Lakes and Coorong Tourism Alliance (https://www.themurrayriver.com/) (MRLCTA) has been recognised for their work in promoting the exceptional region at the 2021 SA Tourism Awards. The win this month signals back-to-back success for the alliance, after taking home gold the same category back at the last Tourism Awards in 2019. There is a lot the region has to offer Australian...
7m Nov 11, 2021
7m