Best Yarra Podcasts (2024)

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Wine Olympics: the battle of iconic national wines 31:19

1h ago31:19

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Send us a Text Message. Ready to discover which country reigns supreme in our first-ever Wine Olympics? Join us as we pit iconic wines from four nations against each other. What meg's drinking: Vue on Halcyon Rose Andre Kientzler Gewurztraminer Osterberg $97 Tahbilk Marsanne 2016 $20 Southern Right Pinotage $60 Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel $60 Follow …

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Talking to Anna about The Growing Cycle

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On this weeks show Chris chats to Anna from The Growing Cycle - Bicycle Gardeners in northside Naarm / Melbourne about getting started, reusing products, reducing environmental impacts, developing garden food production, using cargo bikes, people's responses, carrying tools, logistics, gaining experience about bikes from being a exchange student in…

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9. Let’s start with intergenerational Education! 37:08

1d ago37:08

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During your childhood, did you get to play in Nature? You know, along creek lines, in gardens or even on farms. Well, if you did, you were super lucky. But not everyone gets this opportunity. Episode #9 of this series focuses on the power of education in growing the next generation of civic-minded leaders. We talk about ‘ecological literacy’ and sp…

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Mercer Wines - Interview with Aaron Mercer 1:09:55

3d ago1:09:55

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Send us a Text Message. In this we interview Aaron Mercer from Mercer wines. We talk about how Aaron accidentally fell into the wine industry having thought his destiny was to follow in his father’s footsteps of being a coal-miner. Aaron talks about his vintages around the world and how fortunate he feels to have been on this journey to now put for…

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Take Stock with Nikki Thomas, Magellan 25:12

8d ago25:12

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Join Caroline Gurney, CEO of Future Generation, in a deep dive into the current market dynamics with Nikki Thomas, Portfolio Manager at Magellan. In this episode of Take Stock, Nikki shares her market outlook, expectations for the August reporting season and the potential impacts of the US election on investment landscapes. Nikkis discusses the opp…

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8. Preparing for the Journey 39:11

10d ago39:11

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Haven’t we all had to learn about resilience these few past years?! As the City of Paris’ leadership in cleaning up the River Seine before the 2024 Olympics shows, restoring urban waterways and building urban swimming culture takes decades. So, could adopting the practices of endurance athletes give us the resilience we need to achieve a swimmable …

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Madeira Wine from the Enchanted Isles 22:49

10d ago22:49

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we explore Madeira Wines from what they call are the Enchanted Isles. We compare different white wine varietals from a different vintage. The wines that we compare are 10 Years Old Henriques & Henriques Boal, Madeira ($70 from @‌the_winecollective) and a 10 Years Old Henriques & Henriques Boal, Madeira ($90 f…

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Ok wow, we were wrong about Lambrusco 1:00:29

11d ago1:00:29

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Send us a Text Message. What if everything you thought you knew about Lambrusco was wrong? Join us as we welcome Niko Pellacani, an expert from the heart of Modena, who shares his extraordinary journey from Italy to Napa Valley and back. Discover how his experiences in both regions have shaped his unique perspective on wine, and learn about his pla…

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Talking to Harrison Watt about Bike Lanes4Johnston Street campaign update + more

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On this weeks program Chris catches up with Harrison Watt about the local campaign for protected bicycle lanes on Johnston Street, Collingwood. Bicycle-themed news includes Grace Brown taking out Australia's first gold medal and a new GCN video (or is it documentary) Carspiracy - You’ll Never See The World The Same Way Again.Harrison recounts his e…

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7. Cleaning Up Our Act 34:25

16d ago34:25

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Sometimes, you need to go upstream to find the true causes of environmental issues. We’re about to meet three grassroots leaders who educate Melbournians on what makes healthy urban waterways. April Seymore is incredibly passionate about the Planet! She’s a responsible dog walker and the Executive Officer of Port Phillip Eco Centre. Liam Higgins re…

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Thomas Wines - Interview with Andrew Thomas 1:10:53

17d ago1:10:53

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we interview the 2023 Hunter Valley Winemaker of the Year, Andrew (Thommo) Thomas. We learnt a lot from Andrew including the diversity of Semillon, why he fell in love with Hunter Valley Shiraz, why Semillon loves Hunter Valley’s sandy flats, and the opportunities for Sydney to support the Hunter Valley and l…

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6. Living Well with the Birrarung 41:04

23d ago41:04

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Time to dial up the community vibes! Join us on the Two Bays Podcast, where we dive into skills, knowledge and practices to improve Melbourne’s liveability and sense of connectedness and belonging. In this episode, our special guests talk about how they and their organisations’ are chipping in and how you can too! We will meet a quiet advocate for …

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Is NZ Sauvignon Blanc Still Good? 33:17

24d ago33:17

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we re-visit New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc to see if we still enjoy it as we did 10 - 15 years ago. We compare 3 different Savvy B’s at different price points. They are a Sauvignon Blanc, Oyster Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand ($18), a 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Central Otago, Amisfield, New Zealand ($25), and a 2021 T…

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Wine News: Australia's new top grape, Burgundy's bougee auction, Global praise for Australian sparkling winemaker, what we think of current wine campaigns 27:49

24d ago27:49

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Send us a Text Message. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel

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Police Peacekeeping: Cyprus - 1960s 29:21

26d ago29:21

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Former policeman Ronald Cornish talks about his time as a police peacekeeper with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). Sixty years ago, Australia sent its first contingent of police to UNFICYP, to undertake monitoring duties of Greek Cypriot police. Australia’s contribution to UNFICYP eventually lasted 53 years, with the final…

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Global Lessons Local Opportunities, the Case for Micromobility & Pathways to Change

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We're having a little winter hiatus so here's three episodes of the excellent Step Away From The Car thanks to Nicky Page and Radio AdelaideFirst up: Global Lessons Local Opportunities: the 2021 Australian Walking and Cycling Conference wrapped up with a panel of keynote speakers, sharing some key lessons around funding, partnerships and public hea…

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5. Joining the global Swimmable Cities movement 40:11

1M ago40:11

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It’s time to go global folks! In this episode, we’re guiding Two Bays listeners on a virtual tour through Copenhagen, London and Vienna to get our finger on the pulse on the very latest from the urban swimming movement. Melbourne may sit on a remote island ‘Down Under’ but that doesn’t stop Regeneration Projects from collaborating with internationa…

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The future of warfare, with Dr Ian Langford 42:10

30d ago42:10

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Dr Ian Langford is one of the Australian Defence Force’s most respected and decorated leaders. Over three decades in the Army, Ian served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Israel and Syria, among other places. In this episode, Ian discusses his career in the Defence Force, key lessons he has learned being in conflict zones, military ethics and the future of wa…

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Tyrrell’s - Interview with Chris Tyrrell 1:10:02

1M ago1:10:02

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we catch up with Chris Tyrrell, the 5th generation winemaker of Tyrrell's Wines. We talk about the evolution of Hunter Valley wines and how we need to embrace the uniqueness of Semillon in particular. We travel through a flight of wines representative of the Tyrrell’s story. 2006 Vat1 Semillon, 2017 Vat 1 Sem…

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Ruby Roseman-Gannon heads to the Olympics and the village (Brunswick CC) that got her there

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Faith and Val are joined in the studio today by Andrew Gannon, father of Ruby Roseman-Gannon, one of the Australian cyclists selected for the road racing at the Paris Olympics. First we all share our bike moments, wherein Melburn Roobaix featured, before moving on to some news. We are thrilled to announce that thanks to so many wonderful listeners …

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4. Mapping out a Masterplan 45:13

1M ago45:13

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Why have one swimming spot in the lower Yarra, when you could have a whole corridor of swimming experiences?! That’s the vision for a Birrarung / Yarra River Swimming Trail between Deep Rock, Dights Falls and the Bay. In this episode, you’re going to meet three talent professionals who know how to transform urban design visions into clear, delivera…

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Is Aldi Malbec Any Good? 25:04

1M ago25:04

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Send us a Text Message. Watch/listen to our latest episode, where we interview our friends Dom and Cathy who help us determine if a $12 Aldi Malbec (2023 Pedra Negra Reserve Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina) is as good as a $90 Malbec (2018 Catena Alta Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina). To do the comparison we conduct a blind tasting. The results are surprisin…

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Can you taste rose colour? We put it to the test. 19:33

1M ago19:33

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Send us a Text Message. Can the color of a wine glass alter your perception of taste? Join us for a thought-provoking episode where we conduct a fun and fascinating experiment. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmelBy Mel Gilcrist, Meg Brodtmann

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What is Equity in Transport + active transport news

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On this weeks program Chris introduces another segment from Step Away From The Car 2.0 and discusses local news including Made Australia show at DISC (see bikes of naarm), Melburn Roobaix - Hell of the Northcote, Tour de France 2024, and some good news for a change, including Darebin Council voting for a modal filter trial on South Crescent, Northc…

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3. The Rights of a River, Our River 43:40

1M ago43:40

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Recognising the rights of Nature is an idea that many people find really challenging, but today’s special guest is a Pro at explaining why giving rights to the Yarra River is just common sense. Dr Erin O’Donnell tirelessly works with waterways worldwide, from communities in Aotearoa New Zealand to the United States. This is all part of her role as …

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Ben Murray Wines with Dan Eggleton 1:11:45

2M ago1:11:45

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we interview Dan Eggleton the winemaker and co-owner of Ben Murray Wines in Barossa Valley, South Australia. This was a fantastic conversation about the joy wine brings to both consumers and winemakers, the importance of supporting Australia’s independent and boutique wineries, and Dan’s wine journey includin…

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Radiothon news & a Quest for Dirty Valda

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Val and Faith are joined in the stuio on a stunning winter's morning by April Drage of Curve Cycling. We share our bike moments before taking a brief look at some news including; Swanston St closure affecting bike riders, consultation on the Route 86 accessible tram stops as well as new handy bike tool stands spotted around the City of Yarra. In Ra…

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2. Burndap Birrarung, burndap Umarkoo / Good for the Yarra is Good for All 31:23

2M ago31:23

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Join us on the Two Bays Podcast, where we dive into water and wellbeing! In this episode, we meet another two amazing ambassadors for Melbourne’s beloved Birrarung / Yarra River, who hold a wealth of community leadership experience. Amanda Donohoe fearlessly plunges into the Birrarung all year round! She’s a member of the Yarra Yabbies swimming gro…

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Wine Pairing with Vegemite 23:54

2M ago23:54

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we try to pair wines with an Australian classic Vegemite! We try to pair Vegemite on toast with a 2021 Rosato Chalmers, Heathcote, VIC ($27 from Dan Murphy’s) and a Nyetimber English Sparkling Classic Cuvee ($95 from Dan Murphy’s). Jason also pitches the concept of using emoji’s as wine descriptors to breakdo…

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1. Inside Melbourne's Urban Bathing Culture during COVID-19 39:03

2M ago39:03

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In the first episode of our "10 Steps towards a Swimmable Birrarung" series, we meet two pioneers of Melbourne's urban bathing culture, who developed some incredible wellbeing skills during COVID-19. Meg Elkins started swimming in the Yarra River during Lockdown! She’s a member of the Yarra Yabbies swimming group, she’s also a Behavioural and Cultu…

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Elder Abuse Awareness 30:22

2M ago30:22

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Elder abuse is a crime long ignored or downplayed in society. This needs to change, especially as society ages. Abuse can be physical and/or psychological, is often committed by people the victim relies on or trusts, and can hasten a victim's death. Rob Critchlow APM is the author of the article titled 'Dignity and Safety: Responding Effectively to…

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How good is Aussie fortified wine?! 48:45

2M ago48:45

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Send us a Text Message. We're exploring Aussie fortified and comparing it to its brothers in Portugal, thanks to the help of Galway Pipe! Wines tasted: GALWAY 10 YO BOURBON BARREL TAWNY $65 GALWAY 15 YO RUM BARREL TAWNY $80 GALWAY 12 YO GRAND TAWNY $36 GALWAY 25 YO RARE TAWNY $100 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel…

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PRELUDE - Making Peace with Melbourne’s River 3:55

2M ago3:55

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Before we dive into our NEW "10 Steps towards a swimmable Birrarung" series, let’s set the scene by exploring the story of Melbourne's iconic Yarra River, known as the Birrarung to the Kulin First Peoples. Are you ready to discover how a growing social movement aims to renegotiate and reconcile our relationship with the Birrarung, by drawing inspir…

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'We present to you, the only bike path from The West to the CBD ..'

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On this weeks show Chris catches up with Pierre Vairo from Bike West about the seemingly intractable issue of either communicating or providing safe, fit for purpose active transport infrastructure for western suburbs residents, especially with images from last week where Moonee Ponds Creek trail users were forced to navigate between the flooded pa…

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Exploring Yarra Valley Wines 18:01

2M ago18:01

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we explore wines from Yarra Valley. We compare wines that represent the past and future of Yarra Valley with a 2021 Pinot Noir Block E Deer Farm Vineyard, Coldstream Hills, Yarra Valley, VIC (@coldstreamhillswine4558) and a 2019 Nebbiolo, Soumah, Yarra Valley, VIC. Trent and Jason also reflect on a great behi…

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Take Stock with Matthew Kidman, Centennial Asset Management 46:42

2M ago46:42

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In this episode of Future Generation's podcast, 2fold: Take Stock, Matthew Kidman, Principal and Portfolio Manager at Centennial Asset Management discusses how the global conflicts are impacting markets and his views on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and investment opportunities in China. Centennial Asset Management is one of Future Generation Austra…

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3CR Radiothon 2024: Sound on for solidarity!

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On this weeks radiothon program Steve, Val and Chris are in the studio, first up Val starts with a Tony Staley quote then moving on to our bike moments.News and events include New York reneging on congestion pricing, Bite Sized Rides: Road Safety 101, Route 86 Tram stop consultation now live, Wondercross Social Gravel Ride on Friday 14 June, Curve …

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First Drop Wines with John Retsas 53:33

2M ago53:33

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we interview John Retsas, the owner and winemaker at First Drop Wines in Barossa Valley, South Australia. John has a clear passion for wine, Australian wine, being brave, trying new things, and doing so with fun and enthusiasm. First Drop Wines has won many accolades including being part of the Wine Spectator…

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Step Away From The Car: Kidical Mass + Are Bikeways the way to go?

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On this weeks program we have a very short intro due to Chris losing her voice, but never fear, let's kick off Radiothon time at 3CR and Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio needs your support!Celebrate everything you love about riding your bike and supporting active transport by making a donation by 30 June 2024. No donation is too small, like most of …

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The Wined Up Turns 1 29:50

3M ago29:50

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we celebrate The Wined Up Podcast reaching the 1 year milestone! We celebrate with a fantastic champagne recommended by Marc Malouf from iheartwine.com.au. He recommended a 2012 Bruno Paillard Brut Millesime Assemblage Champagne ($200) - what a great recommendation. We reflect on the year that’s passed, some …

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Wine News: Sustainability accreditation update, Melbourne's not-a-wine-bar, an update on wine gender equality, fancy new tourist destination for Bollinger 44:07

2M ago44:07

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Send us a Text Message. Headlines: - Bollinger opens new tourist location complete with wellness hub and shop - are the champanoise finally having to use traditional marketing techniques instead of relying on rarity and prestige? - New not-a-wine-bar in Melbourne offers 150 wines by the glass - is this 140 too many? - Gender gap still wide in wine …

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Andy White and the big June weekend!

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Faith and Val are joined in the studio by Andy White of Fyxo fame. After reminiscing a bit about the old days, talk turns to the final weekend in June, traditionally Melburn Roobaix weekend. Andy talks about the first ever Melburn Roobaix, the way the event has evolved and the amazing community of people it brings together every year while Val and …

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Are Celebrity Wines any good? 22:14

3M ago22:14

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we try some celebrity wines to see if they are any good. We try a NW Prosecco Rose, Wines by Kylie, Gambellara, Italy ($25 from Dan Murphys) and a Miraval Cotes De Provence Rosa, Provence, FRANCE ($22 from Dan Murphys). In addition to this, Trent sees if AI can accurately depict grapte varietals as people and…

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A Chief Police Officer's Perspective - the ACT 26:19

3M ago26:19

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Deputy Commissioner Neil Gaughan APM talks about his time as the Chief Police Officer (CPO) for the Australian Capital Territory. The experienced police officer has worked at the local and national levels for 40 years - starting as a general duties Constable in the ACT and ending up leading ACT Policing. On the way he held responsibilities for lead…

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Talking about council budgets and 2024 elections

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On this weeks program Chris catches up with Ruth Jelley from Streets Alive Darebin about the upcoming Victorian council elections in 2024, their council budget submission, why have local road & traffic issues become so polarised, whatever happened to Darebin Councils Streets for People project, how improving active transport creates safer environme…

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Tasting 44 Year Old Penfolds 707 21:32

3M ago21:32

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we try a special wine from Trent’s family a 44 Year Old Penfolds BIN 707 Cabernet Sauvignon! It’s from 1980 and was shared by Uncle Des (THANK YOU!). Watch/listen to the episode to find out the history of the BIN 707 as well as our review. In addition to this, Trent shares his thoughts on why terroir should a…

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Yarra Yering part 2: tastings, a 100 point wine, and what's next 30:41

3M ago30:41

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Send us a Text Message. Part 2 of our chat with Sarah Crowe. Wines tased: 2021 Pinot Noir $130 2021 Dry Red Wine No. 2 $135 2021 Dry Red Wine No. 1 $155 2021 Carrodus Cabernet Sauvignon $275 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel

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Take Stock with Raphael Lamm | L1 Capital 22:42

3M ago22:42

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In this episode of Future Generation's podcast, 2fold: Take Stock, Raphael Lamm, Joint Managing Director and Co-Chief Investment Officer at L1 Capital, discusses stock tips that will take advantage of higher copper prices and his expectations on oil prices and inflation. Raphael also shares why L1 Capital has been agitating for Santos (ASX: STO) to…

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Bicycle Network's e-Bike moment

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Faith and Val are joined in the studio on a glorious autumn monring by Alsion McCormack, CEO of Bicycle Network. We all share our bike moments before taking a look at some recent news including: Bicycle Network's changed position on Australia helmet laws, a Moonee BUG campaign to improve the movement of riders and pedestrians at Flemington Station …

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Wines for Mother’s Day 2024 26:26

3M ago26:26

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we share some wines to celebrate the mum’s/wives in our lives for Mother’s Day 2024. Trent asks a few questions to reflect and celebrate our wives/mum’s and we share wines that we think our wives would love. These wines were a Massolino Moscato d’Asti, Serralunga d’Alba, Italy ($48 from Prince Wine Store) and…

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