Best Far North Queensland Podcasts (2024)

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S5.E10 Dr Robert Walsh, Micro invertebrates in waterways 21:30

7M ago21:30

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Micro invertebrates are tiny creatures that are invisible to the naked eye but form the basis of the food web in our waterways. Dr. Robert Walsh talks about the importance and diversity of microfauna for sustaining aquatic systems and reveals that their eggs can remain viable for up to 400-500 years, meaning that extinct species could come alive ag…

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INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES 2:01

7M ago2:01

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Welcome to this podcast series, Stories of our Biodynamic Farmers and Gardeners in Australia. The series was commissioned by Biodynamic Agriculture Australia Ltd. and produced by Householders’ Options to Protect the Environment (HOPE) Inc. (Australia). The six episodes of this series contain interviews with a wide range of Australian biodynamic gro…

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Biodynamic methods in botanical and healing herb horticulture 39:27

7M ago39:27

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GUEST: Cherie Hutchinson, biodynamic farm manager for the Jurlique Natural Skin Care Australia company INTRODUCTION TO THIS EPISODE: My guest on this episode of the series, Cherie Hutchinson, is a farm manager for the Jurlique natural skincare company overseeing the production of over 35 different botanicals and healing herbs on Jurlique’s farm at …

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Developing biodynamic orchards in South Australia 1:22:22

7M ago1:22:22

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Guest: Kym Green, biodynamic fruit grower at Ellimatta Orchards (South Australia). Introduction to this episode: My guest on this episode of the series, Kym Green, is a sixth generation fruit grower from Lenswood, near Adelaide in South Australia. Kym and his brother Peter run Ellimatta Orchards which are intensively planted with multiple modern va…

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Mixed biodynamic farming in far north Queensland. 1:10:44

7M ago1:10:44

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Guest: Adam Collins, Kisima Farm, Evelyn Tablelands (FNQLD) Introduction to this episode: My guest on this episode of the series, Adam Collins, was born and raised in Kenya, and completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture in the United Kingdom. However he says that after five years of learning how to ‘kill’ everything he felt disillusione…

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Wisdom distilled from a quarter century of biodynamic growing 1:09:53

7M ago1:09:53

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GUEST: John Hodgkinson – experienced biodynamic grower and multi-talented volunteer with Biodynamics Agriculture Australia Ltd. Introduction to this episode: ‘My guest on this episode of the series, John Hodgkinson, is a highly experienced and knowledgeable biodynamic grower who first encountered biodynamic methods in the mid-1990s and started usin…

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Smaller scale biodynamic and permaculture growing 1:23:37

7M ago1:23:37

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Guests: Luigi and Nidya Marasco-Bellido, The Patch Organics (Bellingen, NSW) Introduction to this episode: My guests on this episode of the series, Luigi Marasco and Nidya Marasco-Bellido are share farmers whose Patch Organics business cultivates an acre paddock using biodynamic techniques on what used to be a holding pen for dairy cows. Their Patc…

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Biodynamic methods for wine grapes, olive and fig growing on Rosnay Farm, New South Wales 54:03

7M ago54:03

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Guest: Sam Statham from Rosnay Organic farm near Canowindra, NSW Introduction to this episode: My guest on this episode of the series is Sam Statham who grows vines, olive and fig trees on his farm, Rosnay located near to the town of Canowindra in the central west of NSW. This is also the home of Sam’s family his wife Simone and their three childre…

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S5.E9 Kim Hooper, Prawn Farming Near the Great Barrier Reef 18:25

7M ago18:25

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Australia loves its prawns so much that Queensland's aquaculture industry produces more than $200M of produce of each year, but is it sustainable? Kim Hooper, Executive Officer of the Australian Prawn Farmers Association, talks about the industry, how it works and how it minimises its impact on local waterways.…

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S5.E8 Gareth Phillips, Tourism and Conservation on the Great Barrier Reef 26:52

8M ago26:52

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Millions of tourists come to north Queensland each year to experience the natural wonder of the Great Barrier Reef. This influx of people from around the world represents an opportunity to educate and inform people about the complexity of the reef system and the threats that it faces. In this week’s Reef & Rivers podcast, Gareth Phillips, CEO of th…

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S5.E7 Associate Professor Mike Rasheed and Paul Doyle, Seagrass 25:51

8M ago25:51

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Seagrass meadows play a critically important role in the reef ecosystem. They are nursery habitat for fish and prawns, they stabilise sediment and protect coastlines from erosion, they suck up and filter nutrients coming down from rivers into the reef lagoon, they absorb carbon and also help buffer the reef from pathogens and diseases. Associate Pr…

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#44: Dave Payne - Development of Futsal in New Zealand 38:45

9M ago38:45

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Caro Futsal Podcast #44 With Guest:- Dave Payne – Former New ZealandFootball COO Chief Operating Officer & Futsal development ManagerJoin us on Episode 44 of the Caro Futsal Podcast as we sit down with Dave Payne, a driving force behind the incredible rise of futsal in New Zealand. From his impactful roles as COO of New Zealand Football and Futsal …

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S5.E6 Fiona Barron, Tracking Progress on Great Barrier Reef Water Quality 12:01

9M ago12:01

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The Great Barrier Reef is about the size of Japan or Italy and there are millions of dollars being invested in improving the runoff of water flowing off the land. How do we know if these reef projects are actually working? Fiona Barron is the coordinator of the Paddock to Reef Program in the Wet Tropics, which tracks progress against targets in Aus…

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S5.E5 Mark Kennard, Bloomfield River Cod 24:39

9M ago24:39

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Professor Mark Kennard discovered the Bloomfield River Cod in the early 90's whilst undertaking fish surveys as a research assistant. It is the only tropical cod in the world that has avoided predators by living in an 11 kms stretch of the Bloomfield River between two waterfalls.By Wet Tropics Waterways

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S5.E4 Dr Samantha Tol, Dugongs, Turtles and Seagrass 20:26

9M ago20:26

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Did you know that seagrass is the only plant in the world that is capable of fruiting and flowering underwater? This is just one of many fascinating facts shared by Dr. Samantha Tol in this week’s Reef & Rivers podcast. Samantha is a researcher at JCU and well known in the marine science world for her research into dugong and sea turtle poo. Her fi…

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S5.E3 - Joe Marano, Cane Farming by the Great Barrier Reef 26:14

10M ago26:14

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The sugarcane industry is a highly visible part of the Wet Tropics landscape – if you drive between Ingham and the Daintree, you can’t miss it. Employing more than 4000 direct jobs and supporting another 1800, it contributes over $630 million to our local rural economies. However, since the health of the Great Barrier Reef has been in the spotlight…

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S5.E2 - Nathan Waltham, Restoring Coastal Wetlands 18:03

10M ago18:03

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Nathan Waltham, Senior Principal Researcher at James Cook University, is an expert in coastal landscape ecology and processes. In this episode of the Reef & Rivers podcast Nathan talks about the importance of different wetland habitats, the pressures from urban development and the future fo restoration work.…

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Chapter 2 - Growing up in Australia 19:47

10M ago19:47

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Chapter Two of Rob Pyne’s Struggle and Resistance in the Far North, is Growing up in Australia. Support the Show. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/championoftheunderdog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobJPyne Website: https://www.robpyne.com.au/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@championoftheunderdog #RobPyne #ChampionoftheUnderdog #co…

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S5. E1 Greg Vinall, Results of the 2023 Wet Tropics Waterway Health Report Card 19:53

11M ago19:53

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This is the 8th annual Wet Tropics Waterway Health Report Card to be released by Wet Tropics Waterways to assess the health and condition of freshwater basins, estuaries, inshore and offshore areas of the Wet Tropics in Far North Queensland. Independent Chair Dr Greg Vinall explains some of the key findings in 2023.…

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#43 - Futsal in Australia #30: Steve Tzanakes 58:26

12M ago58:26

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Caro Futsal Podcast #43 Futsal in Australia #30 With Guest:- Steve Tzanakes – Hakoah Futsal Club Head Coach (NSW)Join us on Episode 30 of the Futsal in Australia Podcast as we welcome Steve Tzanakes, head coach of Hakoah Futsal Club. In this episode, Steve shares his experiences coaching at the Copa Mundo do Futsal U21 tournament in Brazil. We disc…

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#42 - Futsal in Australia #29: Jimmy Soufis - Fitzroy Futsal Club 35:13

1y ago35:13

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Caro Futsal Podcast #42 Futsal in Australia #29 With Guest: - Jimmy Soufis – President of Fitzroy Futsal Club (VIC- AUSTRALIA) Join us on Episode 29 of the Futsal in Australia Podcast as we sit down with a true futsal enthusiast, Jimmy Soufis, president of Fitzroy Futsal Club. Delve into the secrets of their success as we discuss titles won, the jo…

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#41 - Futsal in Australia #28: Chris Pehlivanis - Western united 19:05

1y ago19:05

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Caro Futsal Podcast #41 Futsal in Australia #28 With Guest: - Chris Pehlivanis – CEO of Western United Join us on Episode 28 of the Futsal in Australia Podcast as we dive into the exciting expansion of Western United into futsal! Our guest, Chris Pehlivanis, CEO of Western United, shares insights on their decision to enter the futsal space and the …

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Chapter 1: Far North Queensland 38:21

1y ago38:21

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Chapter One of Rob Pyne’s Struggle and Resistance in the Far North, is a glimpse into Far North Queensland politics, history and culture. It is an account of the region’s hidden stories and prominent identities. Rob gives his account in concert with his own personal story. Support the Show. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/championofth…

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#40 - Futsal in Australia #27: Kris Antonic 42:14

1+ y ago42:14

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Caro Futsal Podcast #40 Futsal in Australia #27 With Guest: - Kris Antonic – Head Coach of the FIFUSA Australian Women's National Futsal Team @coachkrisantonic Topics: - Coaching career - 2023 FIFUSA Women's Futsal World Cup in Argentina - Overview of women's Futsal in Australia 🎙'Caro Futsal' Podcast - www.carofutsal.com.au/podcast LISTEN ON SPOTI…

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#39 - Futsal in Australia #26: Steve Armstrong-Ravula - Aurukun Far north Queensland Futsal Program for aboriginal indigenous youth 24:46

1+ y ago24:46

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Caro Futsal Podcast #39 Futsal in Australia #26 With Guest: - Steve Armstrong- Ravula – PCYC Aurukun Far North Queensland - Futsal Program Topic: - Aurukun Far north Queensland Futsal Program for aboriginal indigenous youth - SUPPORT THE PROGRAM 1- Sending them Futsal equipment (Any size new or used shoes or training equipment) Address for shipping…

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UFOs Forever (1 of 3) 15:10

1+ y ago15:10

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UFOs Forever was written by Robert Hunziker and published in Counterpunch. #aliens #ovnis #flyingsaucer #ufosightings #ufologia #extraterrestrials #ufos #ufology #extraterrestrial #ufosighting Support the Show. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/championoftheunderdog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobJPyne Website: https://www.robpyne.com…

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#38 - Futsal in Australia #25: Daniel Fulton 58:00

1+ y ago58:00

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Caro Futsal Podcast #38 Futsal in Australia #25 With Guest: - Daniel Fulton – Futsal in Australia legend Topics: - Childhood - Futsal career at a club level - Futsalroos - Australian National Futsal Team - Futsal in ACT & Australia 🎙'Caro Futsal' Podcast - www.carofutsal.com.au/podcast LISTEN ON SPOTIFY 👇👇👇 https://open.spotify.com/show/6LLxC4peMol…

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S4.E10 The role of aquariums as educators 10:53

1+ y ago10:53

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If you’ve visited the Cairns Aquarium you’ll know that biodiversity and conservation education are a driving force behind their business model. In fact, raising awareness about the biodiversity in our world heritage-listed reef and rainforest underpins their entire philosophy. With over 100,000 visitors annually, the Aquarium is in a unique positio…

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S4.E9 A blueprint for turbo-charging reef water quality progress 14:12

1+ y ago14:12

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The Wet Tropics Major Integrated Project was an ambitious 4-year social change and reef water quality project, and has been described as a blueprint to accelerating progress towards achieving reef water quality targets. The project had unprecedented engagement from the agricultural sector and resulted in 23,966 of hectares of land under confirmed p…

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#37 - Futsal in Australia #24: Peter Spathis 56:08

1+ y ago56:08

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Caro Futsal Podcast #37 Futsal in Australia #24 With Guest: - Peter Spathis – Futsalroos & Futsal in Australia legend Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/Tiktok: @keeperhq.au www.keeperhq.au Topics: - Childhood - Futsal career at a club level - Futsalroos - Australian National Futsal Team - Coaching & Keeper HQ Academy 🎙'Caro Futsal' Podcast - www.carofutsa…

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S4.E8 Bum breathers - the Johnstone River snapping turtle 13:25

1+ y ago13:25

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Despite its name, the Johnstone River snapping turtle is no snappier than any other freshwater turtle – and is perhaps better known by its alias, the ‘bum breather’. According to turtle expert Alistair Freeman, this ability for cloacal respiration is thought to enable bum breathers to stay under water for prolonged periods to avoid predation, altho…

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#36: Nancy Loth - Asd Vis Fondi - Italy's Womens first division & Netherlands National Futsal Team 41:27

1+ y ago41:27

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Caro Futsal Podcast #36 With Guest: - Nancy Loth – Asd Vis Fondi - Italy's Womens first division & Netherlands National Futsal Team Instagram: @nancyvoetbal14 Topics: - Background & Futsal Career history - Futsal in Netherlands & in Italy - Womens FIFA World Cup Campaign by the international women's futsal players association 🎙'Caro Futsal' Podcast…

2y ago17:43

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Did you miss “Australia’s Conservatives Are Cynically Courting the Far Right — and It’s Starting to Backfire Lisbeth Latham in Jacobin? Great article, so listen now. Lisbeth can be found @ revitalisinglabour.blogspot.com Support the Show. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/championoftheunderdog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobJPyne Webs…

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