S1 Ep1401: Radical Optimism When the World Seems Broken
How can we live with more joy in a news cycle geared towards more negative stories? Environmental writer, illustrator and speaker Emily Ehlers has created a cheerful short 6-step process to re-frame the current global mood and invite better future.  She joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss her picture book Hope is Verb: Six steps to radical optimism when the world seems broken. (htt...
6m Jul 26, 2021
6m
S1 Ep1400: Shop Local SA - Online Marketplace
South Australia’s dedicated online marketplace Shop Local SA (https://shoplocalsa.com.au/)  is helping the business community survive lockdown by connecting retailers with shoppers at home. The organisation is run by a small team based in Stirling. Sales and Marketing Manager, Amanda Bridge, joins Jennie Lenman to discuss.
5m Jul 23, 2021
5m
S1 Ep1399: COVID Cons & the Rise of Remote Access Scams
So far this year scammers have stolen more than $7.2 million from Australians by gaining access to home computers, an increase of 184 per cent compared to the same period last year. A Murraylands man has been caught out by a paypal text message scam (news/local-news/40-local-news/111539-murraylands-man-loses-8k-to-paypal-scam) this week and Fleurieu Police have issued a warning to residents ov...
12m Jul 22, 2021
12m
S1 Ep1398: Alexandrina Council Plans - Mayor Keith Parkes
Most council services have been impacted by SA's lockdown, with council buildings and libraries now shut. Alexandrina Mayor Keith Parkes joins Jennie Lenman to discuss restriction measures, discuss the now approved 2021/22 Annual Plan and Budget, including repreive for ratepayers on primary production land, and an update on the Goolwa Wharf Precinct’s Signal Point building upgrade. For suppor...
9m Jul 21, 2021
9m
S1 Ep1398: The Latest in Victor Harbor with Mayor Moira Jenkins
The City of Victor Harbor has shut most of its services during SA's lockdown, but people can still get in touch for support. Mayor Moira Jenkins joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss the plan, along with an update on the draft budget and speculation about future plans for an $11m cruise ship landing at East Beach. If you or someone you know in Victor Harbor is unable to leave your ho...
8m Jul 21, 2021
8m
S1 Ep1397: Rebekha Sharkie MP - Federal COVID Managemnt, Dan Cregan Steps Down, NBN in Cherry Gardens & Positive Ageing
With several states in lockdown including SA, what could the Federal Government be doing to better manage COVID-19? Member for Mayo Rebekha Sharkie from Centre Alliance joins Jennie Lenman to discuss the issue, talk about her Liberal State colleague Dan Cregan MP stepping down, reflect on the recent successful Positive Ageing Expos and share some good news for people in Cherry Gardens.
11m Jul 20, 2021
11m
S1 Ep1396: Strath Cafe Calls for Inclusion in Rideshare Zone - Podcast
There is a petition in Strahalbyn calling for greater inclusion in the State Government’s rideshare metropolitan boundary expansion. From December, residents and visitors to most Adelaide Hills and Mt Barker Council regions will be able to order a rideshare car (like Uber) rather than depending on the local taxi fleet. Hammer 'N' Tongs (https://www.facebook.com/HNTongs/) Cafe is fighting to i...
4m Jul 19, 2021
4m
S1 Ep1396: Has the COVID Vaccine Marketing Campaign Missed the Mark?
Multiple spokespeople are providing differing and varying messages about the COVID vaccines in Australia, making consumers more relunctant to get the jab. Marketing strategist and consumer behaviour analyst Barry Urquhart, of Marketing Focus, says the Government needs a clearer, stronger message in their fight to control the pandemic and protect the community. He joins Jennie Lenman to discuss.
8m Jul 19, 2021
8m
S1 Ep1395: Award-Winning Puppet Show Visits Regions
Windmill is restarting its touring program and taking the Ruby award-winning production of 'Beep (windmill.org.au/show/beep/) ' to eight venues in regional and outer-metropolitan centres, including Murray Bridge, Noarlunga and Goolwa. Co-created by director Sam Haren, the children's production is a slightly sideways tale about unexpected friendship. Beep will be at Murray Bridge town hall on ...
5m Jul 16, 2021
5m
S1 Ep1394: Goolwa Surf Life Saver of the Year Matthew Burrage
A Goolwa Surf Life Saver has taken out the SA Surf Life Saver of the Year award. South Coast Duty Officer Matthew Burrage won the highest honour for a current patrolling member at SA’s recent Surf Life Saving Awards of Excellence.  He joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to talk about his work.
7m Jul 15, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1394: Community Celebrates New Callington Hub - Podcast
Hundreds of people gathered at the Callington Oval on Sunday evening to celebrate the new $980,000 Callington Recreation Community Centre. Community members joined local MPs, councillors and local mayors in an official opening ceremony on Sunday, enjoying a bonfire, fireworks and bouncing castles. Lauren Salter, Community and booking representative, joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to tell...
5m Jul 15, 2021
5m
S1 Ep1393: Ponies Helping Veterans and their Families
Ponies are helping to improve people’s wellbeing through the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula and Murraylands regions. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Australia (https://www.equineassistedtherapyaustralia.com.au/) has picked up a couple grants from the Government, including one with the Murray Mallee General Practice Network and one to help veterans and their families in Strathalbyn. Clinical...
7m Jul 14, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1393: Murray Bridge Council Meeting Outcomes
On Monday night Councillors with the Rural City of Murray Bridge discussed some of the most significant State Government planning legislation that impacts on the region - the Environment and Food Production Areas (EFPA). CEO Michael Sedgman joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss Council's concern with it and some other items on the agenda, including storm water upgrades, infrastructure...
7m Jul 14, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1392: Transport Minister Talks Rideshare Expansion
The State Government is expanding its metropolitan boundary for rideshare services (news/local-news/40-local-news/111370-more-transport-options-for-hills-commuters) in the Adelaide Hills from December, to boost transport options and tourism in the region. Meantime the Keoride SA (https://www.facebook.com/keoridesa/?__cft__[0]=AZXPSvuHlTtm6JO9bqWFFTlRKBuxToXRYnnyi-mYPVIt0cWEEV5GX_KRz8dLqsfcsAff...
7m Jul 13, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1392: Rideshare Expansion Could Harm Country Taxi Industry
The State Government is expanding its metropolitan boundary for rideshare services (news/local-news/40-local-news/111370-more-transport-options-for-hills-commuters) in the Adelaide Hills from December, to boost transport options and tourism in the region. Chair of the Country Taxi Association and CEO of Des's Cabs, Chris Brougham, has concerns about the plan and the challenges his industry fac...
5m Jul 13, 2021
5m
S1 Ep1392: Victor Harbor Council Knocks Back Budget - Podcast
Victor Harbor's 2021-22 Draft Annual Plan and Budget has been rejected during last night's Council meeting (news/local-news/40-local-news/111393-victor-harbor-council-knocks-back-budget) . One of the Councillors, 5MU's Bryan Littley, joins Jennie Lenman to share his personal perspective. 
4m Jul 13, 2021
4m
S1 Ep1391: Reducing Our Reliance on Plastic
At least 8 million tons of plastic enter the oceans each year, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, which equates a garbage truck of plastic being emptied into an ocean every minute. This Plastic Free July eco-activist and sustainability expert Emily Ehlers (https://www.ecowithem.com/) joins Jennie Lenman to share some tips to cut back on our plastic addiction. Emi...
8m Jul 12, 2021
8m
S1 Ep1390: The Majestic Whale Calf Delighting Beach-Goers
There have been a couple Southern Right Whale calves born in local waters this season, including one in Goolwa and a girl who’s been spotted with her mum at Christies and Sellicks Beach, Port Noarlunga and has moved today to Carrackalinga. The mum’s name is Christie and whale watchers are trying to come up with a name for the baby. Photographer and nature enthusiast Barabara Martin has snappe...
7m Jul 09, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1389: Extraordinary Effort from CFS Volunteers
SA Country Fire Service (CFS) volunteers gave more than 1.3 million hours of their time (news/local-news/40-local-news/111310-cfs-volunteers-donated-1-3-million-hours-last-year) over the past 12 months, responding to 8,929 incidents. The CFS been doing some end of financial year number crunching, with a message that "the call outs don’t stop just because the Fire Danger Season does". Georgie ...
6m Jul 08, 2021
6m
S1 Ep1389: Managing Regional Population Growth
Populations are booming in regional centres at the moment, with many city-slickers keen for a tree or sea change amid the pandemic. While it is welcome in some areas, it puts others under strain with a lack of housing and infrastructure to cope. Andrew Parkin has been doing work in this field as a Professor in Business, Government and Law at Flinder's University. He joins Jennie Lenman in thi...
8m Jul 08, 2021
8m
S1 Ep1388: Big Weekend of Footy in Victor Harbor - Podcast
Hundreds of footy players and thousands of fans are expected to descend on the South Coast this weekend for the annual two day SA Country Football Championships (news/local-news/40-local-news/111291-big-weekend-of-footy-in-victor-harbor) . SANFL Head of Community Football Lisa Faraci joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast for a chat about it and the Statewide Super League regional match.  For al...
5m Jul 08, 2021
5m
S1 Ep1387: Hills Transport & Sports Rorts - Rebekha Sharkie MP
Community members are gathering in Mt Barker tonight to discuss long-term strategies to fix traffic congestion problems in the region. The Member for Mayo, Rebekha Sharkie, will be speaking at the event. She joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast for a chat about the issue, along with the "Sports Rorts Petition" she has tabled in Federal Parliament on behalf of the Goolwa District Pony Club, and...
11m Jul 06, 2021
11m
S1 Ep1386: Adelaide Hills Tourism Board Welcomes New Chair
The Adelaide Hills Tourism Board has announced the appointment of a new chairperson. Martin Radcliffe takes over from Helen Edwards following her ten-year tenure in the role. The marketing consultant who runs 'A Way with Words Business Services' says he's passionate about the region. He joins Jennie Lenman for a chat about it.
6m Jul 05, 2021
6m
S1 Ep1385: Bushfire Cleanup Still Underway as the Cold Weather Hits
Volunteers are still working to clean up after this year's Cherry Gardens Bushfires as well as the 2019/20 Cudlee Creek catastophy. Joining Jennie Lenman for a chat about it is volunteer and Adelaide Team Manager from Disaster Relief Australia, David Roper.
4m Jul 02, 2021
4m
S1 Ep1385: The Choice to Stay and Defend - A Bushfire Recovery Story
Bradbury Resident Graeme Jones made the challenging decision during this year's Cherry Gardens bushfires to stay and defend. Since then he and his family have struck up a positive relationship with Disaster Relief Australia and the local community. He joins Jennie Lenman for a chat five months on. 
7m Jul 02, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1384: Giving Young Theatre Lovers Wings to Fly
Wings2Fly Theatre (https://www.wings2flytheatre.com.au/) has set up a scholarship program for young people who are keen to develop and explore the performing arts but find it too difficult due to financial barriers. The organisation has expanded its scholarship program to include fully funded places for 10 -21 year-olds and 6–10 year-olds, until at least the end of 2022.  Fifteen-year-old Lau...
8m Jul 01, 2021
8m
S1 Ep1383: Business Groups Respond to COVID Restrictions
Business groups will abide by new tougher restrictions this week, but they have warned it could be costly (news/local-news/40-local-news/111163-businesses-brace-for-costly-cancellations) . Ian Horne, Chief Executive of the Australian Hotels Association (SA branch), said the newly imposed rules will come at a very high price for the industry, while Business SA Chief Executive Martin Haese agree...
9m Jun 29, 2021
9m
S1 Ep1382: New Boat & Wildlife Tour on South Coast
A third-generation tourism company on the Fleurieu Peninsula is receiving a State Government boost to expand its services. Thanks to funding from the Nature-based Tourism Co Investment Fund (news/local-news/40-local-news/111147-funding-for-new-kuitpo-tree-climb-south-coast-boat-tour) , Big Duck Boat Tours can buy a new boat (pictured) and create a new tour for visitors to experience a unique p...
5m Jun 28, 2021
5m
S1 Ep1382: Tips to Get the Best Tax Return
Helen Baker knows a thing or two about tax—being in the 1% of financial planners who hold a master's degree in the field. The author of On Your Own Two Feet (https://onyourowntwofeet.com.au/#:~:text=Helen%20Baker%2C%20founder%20of%20On,the%20best%20you%20can%20be.) joins Jennie Lenman to share some tax return tips and discuss some things people often forget when lodging their returns.
7m Jun 28, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1381: The Latest in Alexandrina - Mayor Keith Parkes
The State Budget has included $3.9M for the Strathalbyn Town Centre Revitalisation. Meantime, an inspiring group of entrepreneurs has been selected for Alexandrina's Innovation Challenge, budding artists are invited to apply for funding for a major installation at the Goolwa Wharf Precinct and seniors are invited to become more tech savvy through a free library program. Mayor Keith Parkes joi...
7m Jun 24, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1381: SA's Shadow Regional Minister Responds to the Budget
If Labor is elected next March, they will ditch Premier Steven Marshall's $662m Riverbank Arena plan and instead use the money to repair the ailing health sector. Shadow Minister for Regional Development Clare Scriven joins Jennie Lenman to discuss. Listen here and read more on the story on our local news page (news/local-news/40-local-news/111085-labor-criticises-adelaide-centric-budget) .
4m Jun 24, 2021
4m
S1 Ep1380: Murray River Woes & Fruit Picking Wages - Rebekha Sharkie MP
Only two gigalitres of real water has so far been recovered from the Murray River out of the 450 gigalitres needed to support the environment.  The member for Mayo Rebekha Sharkie says the Federal Government needs to come up with a real-world plan to deliver on its promise. She joins Jennie Lenman to discuss the issue, along with a union call for a minimum wage for fruit picking jobs.
11m Jun 23, 2021
11m
S1 Ep1380: Budget Wrap - Adrian Pederick MP
Infrastructure is the major spend in the 2021-22 State Budget with $17.9B in works proposed (https://www.5mu.com.au/news/local-news/40-local-news/111065-local-infrastructure-projects-in-state-budget) . Joining Jennie Lenman for a chat about it is Liberal Member for Hammond, Adrian Pederick.
9m Jun 23, 2021
9m
S1 Ep1379: Heartwarming Friendship in Waikerie
Six months ago we helped Colin Priestly find a new four legged-pal in need of a home. The Waikerie resident with a degenerative eye disease had been struggling to find a dog after his Guide dog Sandy died. The RSPCA paired him with the perfect pet - a mature Labrador/Blue Heeler-cross called Jett. Jennie Lenman was curious to see how things have been for the pair and Colin's lovely neighbour...
11m Jun 22, 2021
11m
S1 Ep1379: Financial Priorities for Murray Bridge Council
Rural City of Murray Bridge and surrounding townships will undergo development in the financial year ahead, following Council's approval of the Annual Business Plan and Budget 2021-2022 (https://www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au/council/council-and-elected-members/strategic-planning-and-reporting/annual-business-plan-and-budget) . There will be no rate in the dollar increase; but there will be a mode...
4m Jun 22, 2021
4m
S1 Ep1378: Agricultural VISA & Bulk Billing Rebates - Tony Pasin MP
The Federal Government is investing more in rural health in the upcoming financial year and there’s new seasonal agricultural visa in the wake of the Australia–UK FTA agreement announced this month.   Tony Pasin Member for Barker joins Jennie Lenman to discuss the latest and cover concerns about alleged fruit picker exploitation and changes to the Medicare Rebate Scheme come July 1.
12m Jun 21, 2021
12m
S1 Ep1377: A New Dawn for Gumeracha
The main street of Gumeracha is about to look more spectacular as 55 stobie polls and 1.4 km of powerlines come down, following the recent installation of underground powerlines. A new stormwater system is also being installed from next week, which should take between 6 and 8 weeks to complete. The Gumeracha Main Street Project (https://www.facebook.com/GumerachaMainStreet/) has been a major ...
6m Jun 18, 2021
6m
S1 Ep1376: Update on Tailem Bend Netball Club, Following $150K Scam
Payment redirection scams have increased five-fold this year. The Tailem Bend Netball Club was scammed out of more than $150,000 (news/local-news/40-local-news/110732-netball-club-appeals-for-help-after-being-scammed-150-000) in April after getting legitimate work done on their courts and being sent an invoice from a scammer pretending to be the contractor. In this podcast, Jennie Lenman has ...
11m Jun 17, 2021
11m
S1 Ep1376: Young Josh's Journey With Heart Disease
HeartKids (https://www.heartkids.org.au/) supports and advocates for all people impacted by childhood heart disease in Australia. Stuart Martin has relied on the organisation since his son Josh was born prematurely 13 years ago with Pulmonary Atresia.  Stuart joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to share his family's story and talk about the mascot 'Patch the Heart Lion (https://patchtheheartl...
8m Jun 17, 2021
8m
S1 Ep1375: Busting Nutrition Myths
There is a lot of misinformation in the dieting world. Qualified nutritionist Lynley Seaman brings us back to basics in this podcast, telling Jennie Lenman about how to have the best balanced diet, avoid fads and eat more mindfully. Lynley is hosting two free 90 minute Murray Bridge Community Centre sessions next Tuesday 22 June at 6pm and Wednesday 23 June at 1pm. Book with FocusOne Health b...
10m Jun 16, 2021
10m
S1 Ep1375: Community Living Australia - Supporting People to Become Valued Community Members
Jeffrey lives with autism and two years ago he felt isolated in a community where he was unable to make friends. Non-for-profit organisation Community Living Australia (http://www.claust.com.au/) helped him to move to Murray Bridge where he is now thriving. Director of Business Development Soula Dagas joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to share his story and talking about how her organisatio...
5m Jun 16, 2021
5m
S1 Ep1374: Trade Challenges for Our Island Nation During COVID
A new report suggests we are at risk of slipping down the global trade ladder in the midst of COVID-19 and the trade war with China unless we start to make some changes.  The principal author of the 2021 Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (http://www.australianchamber.com.au/) (ACCI) National Trade Survey Report, Professor  Susan Freeman (https://people.unisa.edu.au/Susan.Freeman) fro...
14m Jun 15, 2021
14m
S1 Ep1373: Celebration of Science on the South Coast
The inaugural Victor Harbor Science Fair (https://www.thesciencecollective.com/victor-harbor-science-fair) on June 27 aims to inspire children about the wonders of the universe in a fun and hands-on way.   A lot is on offer including Dr Quarks Scientific Circus, Professor Flint's Dinosaurs Down Under, a chemistry show by Nitro Nat and a lesson on quirky native fauna from Animals Anonymous. Co...
7m Jun 11, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1373: Giant Dino Stomps Into Record Books
It’s time to meet Australotitan cooperensis – a new species of giant sauropod dinosaur from Eromanga, southwest Queensland. The fossilised skeleton was originally nicknamed ‘Cooper’ after Cooper Creek, when first discovered in 2007 by the Eromanga Natural History Museum. It now represents the largest species of dinosaur ever found in Australia. Senior Curator of Geosciences at Queensland Muse...
7m Jun 11, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1372: Black Hawks Join SA's Firefighting Fleet - Podcast
SA company Aerotech have purchased two ex-military helicopters (news/local-news/40-local-news/110860-ex-military-aircrafts-to-support-our-firefighting-fleet) to help assist firefighters in the seasons ahead. Chris Boyd, Chief Pilot with the SA company says the Black Hawks are ideal for firefighting due to their speed and water-holding capacity. He joins Jennie Lenman to discuss.
6m Jun 10, 2021
6m
S1 Ep1371: How Heroic Volunteers Inspired a Future Firefighter
Ross Melville joined the Strathalbyn CFS as a teenager in 2017 after he and his sister were saved after a serious car crash in Victor Harbor. Now 19, Ross has learned a lot growing up while a part of the community organisation, including protecting communities from recent major bushfires.  He joins Jennie Lenman this 'Thank a First Responder Day' to share his story.
5m Jun 09, 2021
5m
S1 Ep1371: Helping Communities Through a Crisis
Sam Reed has dedicated most of his working life to working on the front lines. Now National Director of Disaster Relief Teams with Disaster Relief Australia, Sam worked for 12 years with the SA Police and for seven years in Australia and abroad with the Red Cross. He joins Jennie Lenman this 'Thank a First Responder Day' to talk about the challenges and rewards of his chosen careers.
8m Jun 09, 2021
8m
S1 Ep1371: When Firefighting Gets Personal - Ray Jackson's Story
One of the most challenging things to come to terms with for firefighters is the chance they could lose their own home while fighting other fires. Region 3 Regional Commander Ray Jackson went from supporting his teams during the 2019/20 Cudlee Creek bushfire to rushing to save his family’s home as the blaze charged towards it. He joins Jennie Lenman and Craig Pitman to talk about it.
6m Jun 09, 2021
6m
S1 Ep1370: Gap in Disability Support for Over 65s - Rebekha Sharke MP
People who acquire a disability over the age of 65 years are ineligible for NDIS support. This has caused issues for older people in the electorate of Mayo, according to local member Rebekha Sharkie. The Centre Alliance MP joins Jennie Lenman in this chat to discuss her advocacy work towards changing eligibility rules for the National Disability Insurance Scheme. She also discusses feedback s...
8m Jun 08, 2021
8m
S1 Ep1369: The Psychology of Panic Buying
Every time a COVID-19 lockdown approaches, we see a rise in panic-buying. While some people are experiencing FOMO (fear of missing out), others are grappling with anxiety a compulsive desire to shop to feel like they are in control. Dr Dan Fassnacht, Senior Lecturer in the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work at Flinders University, joins Jennie Lenman to discuss the phenomenon, i...
6m Jun 07, 2021
6m