Best The Birding Life Youth Podcasts (2024)

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Mary Lawlor - Human Rights Leader 55:38

2h ago55:38

55:38

Dubliner Mary Lawlor is a veteran human rights champion with a fascinating backstory, including a stint in her youth selling encyclopaedias in Canada. After a meeting with Amnesty International co-founder Sean MacBride, Mary got involved in the early days of Amnesty International Ireland, becoming one of their first volunteers while she was running…

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Health experts issue jab plea as flu cases spike 2:08

23m ago2:08

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There's been more than 1,000 lab confirmed cases of the flu across the Mackay HHS, so far this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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True cost of Pioneer-Burdekin renewable energy project still unknown 2:06

1h ago2:06

2:06

Plus, distillers warn locally produced spirits may not exist, by 2032. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Estimates reveal potential $24bn price tag for mega North Qld project 2:06

3m ago2:06

2:06

The figure was revealed at budget estimate hearings, yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Stats don't lie.. cost-of-living impacting Qld pubs and clubs 2:05

9m ago2:05

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Plus, more strike action is planned for Wilmar's North Queensland sugar mills. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Unions' vow to continue Wilmar Sugar mill strike action until “fair deal” is reached 2:06

3m ago2:06

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Plus, Mackay Hockeyroo celebrates another win at the Paris games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Striking continues despite “constructive” discussions between Wilmar and unions' 2:08

22m ago2:08

2:08

Enterprise bargaining discussions between the sugar maker and representatives of three unions, took place yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Mackay Sugar admits crushing performance isn’t good enough 2:05

36m ago2:05

2:05

Mackay Sugar admits its Marian factory's crushing performance this season, isn't up to par. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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North Qld home to worst sections of Bruce Hwy, according to report 2:08

14m ago2:08

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Plus, two Mackay products have been successful in the opening weekend of the Paris games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Report impending as deadly Taipan helicopter crash marks one year anniversary 2:08

16m ago2:08

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Plus, we're home to some of the worst sections of the Bruce Highway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Dr. Ala Stanford on unifying Philadelphia against COVID | The last living member of The Blue Notes 42:19

7m ago42:19

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When COVID-19 hit, Dr. Ala Stanford stepped up to help Philadelphians get access to information, testing, care, and later, vaccines. She founded the Black Doctors Consortium, and after her work gained national media attention, President Biden appointed her Regional Director of the US Department of Health and Human Services. Now, Dr. Stanford has wr…

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New strategy launched to curb high domestic violence rates in QLD 2:08

2d ago2:08

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Also - alleged Sarina shooter back in court See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Chances of surviving a heart attack at a record low due to ambulance ramping 2:08

20m ago2:08

2:08

According to the Chief of QAS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Police investigating fatal crash that killed a 69-year-old cyclist in Bowen 2:07

5d ago2:07

2:07

The man was found on the side of the road, by a passing motorist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Member for Mackay, Julieanne Gilbert announces retirement 2:08

16m ago2:08

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Also - Cyclist dies in fatal crash this morning in Bowen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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'Undermining' claims within the sugar industry 2:07

9m ago2:07

2:07

The Australian Sugar Milling Council has accused those behind the Queensland Cane Agriculture & Renewables Sugar Industry Forum of 'undermining' the sugar industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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22-year-old due in court following alleged shooting which hospitalised man 2:08

25m ago2:08

2:08

The woman from Proserpine is facing multiple charges including dangerous conduct with weapon and possessing shortened firearms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Solar investments would waste if nuclear goes ahead, a new report reveals 2:08

6d ago2:08

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The Conservation Council says a single reactor would displace more than 3700 Gigawatts of energy an hour -- forcing about 45,000 household solar systems to turn off every day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Australia's biggest mining expo kicks off in Mackay today 2:08

8d ago2:08

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The event has ran for around 30 years and connects miners from all over Australia to check out new tech and step into simulators. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Central Queensland picked for potential nuclear power station 2:07

34m ago2:07

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That comes from Federal Leader of the Opposition, Peter Dutton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Biden resigns from Presidential Race..But it Aint gonna be Kamala 8:20

1h ago8:20

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Demand for crisis housing soars in North Queensland 2:09

1d ago2:09

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Also - is the end on sight for sugar negotiations? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Police investigating fatal crash at Mirani 2:08

10m ago2:08

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Also - Mackay rangers worried about campers sharing permits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Friends Select School’s anti-racist mission | Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee 40:35

10d ago40:35

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While many schools have faced fights over book bans and how they teach about racism, Friends Select School in Philadelphia is taking an actively anti-racist approach to education. As a Quaker school, they follow the same philosophies that the Quakers who fought in the abolitionist movement did, and they’re able to incorporate social justice into th…

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Joel Hosler (Noise Ratchet, The Life) 1:30:31

3h ago1:30:31

1:30:31

Welcome to "The Rumors Are True," the podcast where we dive deep into the stories behind the music and the artists who create it. Today we have an incredible guest joining us. He's a seasoned musician known for his work with the bands Noise Ratchet (The Militia Group, American Recordings) and The Life. We welcome Joel Hosler! We'll be exploring his…

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Mackay man charged over child explotation material 2:08

4d ago2:08

2:08

He's been released on strict bail conditions and will appear in court next month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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New pilot training program launching in Whitsundays and Isaac 2:08

8m ago2:08

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Nearly 2,000 residents across the Bowen Basin and beyond will benefit from face-to-face training in fields such as health care, and agriculture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Man suffers serious leg injury from wild pig in Finch Hatton 2:08

40m ago2:08

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QAS say the 20-year-old was taken to Hospital last night from a private address in Finch Hatton after the pigs tusk penetrated the patients leg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Mining lease objection process under review for first time since 1800s 2:08

7d ago2:08

2:08

The Queensland Law Reform Commission is undertaking the review... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Mackay revealed as one of the top 5 spenders in local Government elections 2:07

6m ago2:07

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Mackay spent just under $515'800 as revealed by the Electoral Commission of Queensland today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Department of Environment and Science investigating platypus deaths 2:08

41m ago2:08

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after they would found deceased in yabby pots See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Mackay Police charge 2 people over alleged drugs and weapons offences 2:07

41m ago2:07

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A 24-year-old man and a 19-year-old women are facing multiple charges, and are due to front Mackay Magistrates Court on August 23. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Fatal Affair- Disrespectful Youth - Michael Ealy Disrespects Jonathan Majors 20 Minute Morning Show for Tuesday July 17 10:56

21h ago10:56

10:56

-Fatal Affair: a man whose adulterous affair with two young women led to his gruesome murder. -Diss Track Drama A 15-year-old boy's diss track about his grandmother goes viral. -Celebrity Tension: What happened when Michael Ealy seemingly disrespected Jonathan Majors by hugging Meagan Good and not acknowledging him? - The End of Civilized Democracy…

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Authorities 'confident' that bird flu wont spread into Queensland 2:07

7m ago2:07

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Three strains have been detected in Victoria, NSW, and the ACT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Spike in unsupervised home births across the State 2:08

38m ago2:08

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according to one home-birth advocate, the over-regulation of independent midwives is causing an uptake in medically unassisted free births. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Calls for urgent action to revoke 2015 CQ Mine environmental approval 2:08

3d ago2:08

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Two first nations cultural rights groups have written to the Federal Environment Minister calling for an urgent removal of the Adani Carmichael Mine environmental approval. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Worker suffers chemical burns in Mackay 2:08

5m ago2:08

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It comes as Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is rolling out a statewide construction compliance blitz to curb unsafe practices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Best of Bridging Philly: Focus on Fathers | New: Wissahickon’s doomsday cave 30:51

5d ago30:51

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The Focus on Fathers parenting education program shows new fathers how to have positive relationships with their kids. The “fathers to the fathers” try to fill in the gaps for men raised without a strong father figure in their lives, through child development education, job readiness, and mental health awareness, with remote and in-person classes. …

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Mackay grandmother snags $10 million in last night’s Powerball 2:09

1d ago2:09

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Plus, AWU say maintenance problems caused by poor quality contractors is affecting production at Wilmar sugar Mill's. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Police still searching for missing Whitsundays woman 2:07

20d ago2:07

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Police believe she may have been hitchhiking and are appealing for anyone who saw a small green ‘beachy’ 4WD vehicle in the vicinity of Shute Harbour Road between those dates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Could QLD follow NSW and stop trading on ANZAC day? 2:07

3d ago2:07

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RSL Queensland believes a ban on large retailers and supermarkets trading on ANZAC Day... could easily be adopted here too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Climate change is impacting our housing market a new report reveals 2:08

3d ago2:08

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Mackay's Conservation Group have released a report relating climate change to the housinglinking it as one of the most direct impacts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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LNPs proposed youth crime laws receive 'overwhelming positive response' 2:07

4d ago2:07

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That comes from the Shadow minister for youth justice and victim support, Laura Gerber, she told us this morning the stats show just how much these laws are needed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Anglo Americans Grosvenor coal mine shows positive progress 2:09

4d ago2:09

2:09

A fire broke out on June 29, sparked from methane gas with all staff safely evacuated, but the blaze has burned for 11 days now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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John Evoy - On Men's Sheds, Bereavement, Addiction, Counselling, Remote Work & More 1:02:42

22d ago1:02:42

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My guest in this podcast is John Evoy. John is someone I've connected with at different times in the past due through my work in the community. I’ve always found him to be a deep thinker with a big heart. John lives in County Wexford, Ireland, and works as the General Manager of Grow Remote Ireland. He previously worked with social innovation fundi…

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75% of children in the youth justice system are known to Child Safety 2:07

5d ago2:07

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That's from UQ Law School's Professor Tamara Walsh who believes the government should be looking to address the failures of Child Safety before introducing harsher sentencing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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21-year-old looses licence for second time during disqualified driving period 2:08

5d ago2:08

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She copped a $2500 fine, licence disqualified for a further three and a half years with convictions recorded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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TMR on the hunt for fraudulent 'roadworthies' 2:08

6d ago2:08

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TMR say owners are obtaining fakes to avoid costs on repairs before selling or registering a vehicle and it possess a serious safety risk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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