The Regional 250: Recent Episodes
Podversations
Did you know that almost 10 million Australians live outside of the major metropolitan cities and suburbs?
And every single one of those 10 million people have a story to tell - a story about themselves, their family, their town or their region. In The Regional 250, we will chat to 250 of those people, learn about their town or region and let them tell their story in a relaxed "podversational" style.
And to ensure that we cover as much of Australia as we can, we are going to limit ourselves to one podversation per Local Government Area (LGA) across Australia. That means that we'll cover 250 rural cities, towns, boroughs and shires from right across the country.
There'll be happy stories and sad stories. There'll be funny episodes and serious ones, too. But they'll be genuine. They'll be interesting. They'll be real.
And we can't wait to bring The Regional 250 to you.
In this episode, Neil chats to education consultant and teacher, Amanda Joyce from Kiama in New South Wales.
Local Government Area: Kiama
Website: www.mathsonthemove.com.au / www.therespectfulclassroom.com.au
This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - Nufarm. Australian Through and Through. Visit their web site at www.nufarm.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to Dardanup Shire President, Mick Bennett from Eaton in Western Australia.
Local Government Area: Dardanup
Website: www.dardanup.wa.gov.au
This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - Nufarm. Australian Through and Through. Visit their web site at www.nufarm.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to scientist, with a volunteering and creative streak, Joshua Antonio from Northam in Western Australia.
Local Government Area: Northam
This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - Nufarm. Australian Through and Through. Visit their web site at www.nufarm.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to best-selling author and agri-creative, Alice Mabin from Cooma in New South Wales.
Local Government Area: Snowy Monaro
Website: www.almabin.com / www.agrishots.com
This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - Nufarm. Australian Through and Through. Visit their web site at www.nufarm.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to Small business owner and advocate for producers and artisans in the New England region, Tara Toomey from Uralla in New South Wales.
Local Government Area: Uralla
Website: www.seasonsofnewengland.com.au
This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - Nufarm. Australian Through and Through. Visit their web site at www.nufarm.com.au
PS: During our chat (around 4:10), we discuss whether Edward Trickett is related to Libby Trickett. Subsequent research shows that Libby (world champion swimmer) married the great grandson of Edward's brother.
In this episode, Neil chats to Business Owner, President of Railways Football Club, former Chairperson of the Goldfields Sports Star of the Year and Goldfields Sporting Hall of Fame, Ian Dunstan from Kalgoorlie-Boulder in Western Australia.
Local Government Area: Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Website: www.smartline.com.au/mortgage-broker/smartline-kalgoorlie-office/
This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - Nufarm. Australian Through and Through. Visit their web site at www.nufarm.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to orchardist, cider maker and agri-tourism innovator, Damian McArdle from Paracombe in South Australia.
Local Government Area: Adelaide Hills
Website: www.paracombepremiumperry.com.au
This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - Nufarm. Australian Through and Through. Visit their web site at www.nufarm.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to radio presenter, mother and journalist, Mim Hook from Sale in Victoria.
Local Government Area: Wellington
Website: www.abc.net.au/gippsland/programs/breakfast
This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - Nufarm. Australian Through and Through. Visit their web site at www.nufarm.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to regional evangelist & digital network entrepreneur, Jason Greenlees from Wagga Wagga in New South Wales.
Local Government Area: Wagga Wagga
Website: www.regionalwebdeveloper.com.au
This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - Nufarm. Australian Through and Through. Visit their web site at www.nufarm.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to psychologist, farmer, wife, mum of 3 amazing boys and founder of ACT for Ag, Stephanie Schmidt from Burra in South Australia.
Local Government Area: Goyder
Website: www.actforag.com.au
This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - Nufarm. Australian Through and Through. Visit their web site at www.nufarm.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to co-owner of The Umbibulous Project and advocate of all things Great South West, Leesa ClausenBrown from Port Fairy in Victoria.
Local Government Area: Moyne
Website: www.ombibulousstudies.com.au
This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - Nufarm. Australian Through and Through. Visit their web site at www.nufarm.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to passionate educator, farmer's wife and mother of three boys, Heidi Tempra from Manjimup in Western Australia
Local Government Area: Manjimup
Website: www.piefa.edu.au
This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - Nufarm. Australian Through and Through. Visit their web site at www.nufarm.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to founder and director of Starfish Marketing and The Star Room, Mell Millgate from Rutherglen in Victoria.
Local Government Area: Indigo
Website: www.starfishm.com.au
This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - Nufarm. Australian Through and Through. Visit their web site at www.nufarm.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to founder, director and initial programmer of HorseRecords.info, Andy Ide from Strathalbyn in South Australia.
Local Government Area: Alexandrina
Website: www.horserecords.info
This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - Nufarm. Australian Through and Through. Visit their web site at www.nufarm.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to visual artist, specialising in quirky and colourful animals, Tracey Mackie from Blayney in New South Wales.
Local Government Area: Blayney
Website: www.traceymackieartist.com
This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - Nufarm. Australian Through and Through. Visit their web site at www.nufarm.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to first generation agriculturalist with a passion for giving opportunities to the next generation, Lucy Collingridge from Armidale in New South Wales.
Local Government Area: Armidale
This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - Nufarm. Australian Through and Through. Visit their web site at www.nufarm.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to CEO and founder of the Bresnahan Footprint Foundation, Toni Bresnahan from Cairns in Queensland.
Local Government Area: Cairns
Website: www.bffoundation.org.au
This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - Nufarm. Australian Through and Through. Visit their web site at www.nufarm.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to fashion/costume designer and stylist, Cindy Vogels from Gympie in Queensland.
Local Government Area: Gympie
Website: www.cindyvogels.com
This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - Nufarm. Australian Through and Through. Visit their web site at www.nufarm.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to local business owner, Grant Harris from Esperance in Western Australia.
Local Government Area: Esperance
Website: www.southeastpetroleum.com.au
This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - Nufarm. Australian Through and Through. Visit their web site at www.nufarm.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to digital services specialist, web designer and serial volunteer, Belinda Temby from Mallacoota in Victoria.
Local Government Area: East Gippsland
Website: www.digitalserviceslab.com
This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - Nufarm. Australian Through and Through. Visit their web site at www.nufarm.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to farmer and virtual assistant, Sally Downie from Trundle in New South Wales.
Local Government Area: Parkes
Website: www.theruralva.com
This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - Nufarm. Australian Through and Through. Visit their web site at www.nufarm.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to school teacher, volunteer charity director and AFL Pakistan's football coach, Michael Gallus from Nookanbah Station in Western Australia.
Local Government Area: Derby-West Kimberley
This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - Nufarm. Australian Through and Through. Visit their web site at www.nufarm.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to Mum, local hockey player and Virtual Assistant, Marie Fox from Bordertown in South Australia.
Local Government Area: Tatiara
Website: www.craftyfoxbydesign.com
This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - Nufarm. Australian Through and Through. Visit their web site at www.nufarm.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to business owner and "dadpreneur", Joshua Rimmington from Hervey Bay in Queensland.
Local Government Area: Fraser Coast
Website: www.jrmg.com.au
This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - Nufarm. Australian Through and Through. Visit their web site at www.nufarm.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to business founder and lawyer, Carol Grimshaw from Ballarat in Victoria.
Local Government Area: Ballarat
Website: www.grimshawlegal.com.au
This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - Nufarm. Australian Through and Through. Visit their web site at www.nufarm.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to sixth generation farmer and veterinarian, Dione Howard from Milbrulong in New South Wales.
Local Government Area: Lockhart
Website: https://agshowsaustralia.org.au/youth-in-agriculture/rural-ambassadors/
This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - Nufarm. Australian Through and Through. Visit their web site at www.nufarm.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to Bookkeeper, Business Improvement Specialist, Farmer, Mum and Community Advocate, Emily Sinderberry from Bobadah in New South Wales.
Local Government Area: Lachlan
Website: www.ejsbusinessservices.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to founder of The Rural Copywriter, The Rural Marketing Company & The Rural Publishing Company. Founder of Rural Entrepreneur Australia magazine, Sarah Walkerden from Berringa in Victoria.
Local Government Area: Golden Plains
Website: www.theruralcopywriter.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to local business owner, Alison Shaw from Tambo in Queensland
Local Government Area: Blackall-Tambo
Website: www.tamboteddies.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to Barossa-based creator of powerful words for female founders, Angela Pickett from Tanunda in South Australia.
Local Government Area: Barossa
Website: www.angelapickett.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to social media marketer, Katharine Crane from Kapunda in South Australia.
Local Government Area: Light
Website: www.cranecreative.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats with website designer and small business marketer, Meredith Paige from Tuncurry in New South Wales.
Local Government Area: Mid-Coast
Website: www.meredithpaige.me
In this episode, Neil chats to mother, farmer and writer, Natasha Lobban from Eldorado in Victoria.
Local Government Area: Wangaratta
Website: www.iheartfarming.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to founder of Rural Child Health, Rebecca Bradshaw from Jackson in Queensland.
Local Government Area: Maranoa
Website: www.ruralchildhealth.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to financial advisor and Dad, Tim Plumridge from Mildura in Victoria.
Local Government Area: Mildura
In this episode, Neil chats to new local business owner and supporter of all things local, Teresa Boughton from Moree in New South Wales.
Local Government Area: Moree Plains
Website: www.tidytoat.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to change manager and aspiring permaculturalist, Tracy Kelly from Claude Road in Tasmania.
Local Government Area: Kentish
In this episode, Neil chats to Shire President and "routinely chaotic and adaptable farmer", Mike Walmsley from Waroona in Western Australia.
Local Government Area: Waroona
Website: www.waroona.wa.gov.au
In this episode, Neil chats to founder of WorkLife and passionate supporter of local not-for-profits, Kate Dezarnaults from Berry in New South Wales.
Local Government Area: Shoalhaven
Website: www.worklife.org.au
In this episode, Neil chats to business mentor and accountant, Liz Fleming from Traralgon in Victoria.
Local Government Area: Latrobe
Website: www.theefficiencycoach.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to local business owner and football club president, Sally Cannon from Apollo Bay in Victoria.
Local Government Area: Colac Otway
Website: www.apollobaybakery.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to Accountant, Small Business Owner & Supporter, mother, Harley rider, photographer and numbers nerd, Tracy Brennan from Barham in New South Wales.
Local Government Area: Murray River
Website: www.totalbooks.net.au
In this episode, Neil chats to business owner, mum, and community volunteer, Laura Higgins from Warragul in Victoria.
Local Government Area: Baw Baw
Website: www.theinspiredhive.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to business coach for rural and regional Australia, Tori Kopke from Cunderdin in Western Australia.
Local Government Area: Cunderdin
Website: www.toritopke.com
In this episode, Neil chats to former business manager and football coach, husband, dad, grandad and average golfer, Graham Pratt from Baringhup in Victoria.
Local Government Area: Mount Alexander
In this episode, Neil chats to Specialist Digital Content and Business Communications Creator , farmer and community-minded local of Narrandera Shire, Lee Longmire from Sandigo in New South Wales.
Local Government Area: Narrandera
Website: www.leelongmireco.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to Ice Cream & Waffle House owner, John Ciurleo from Lockington in Victoria.
Local Government Area: Campaspe
Website: www.ciurleos.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to publican, fuel manager and musician, Moe Reynolds from Grenfell in New South Wales.
Local Government Area: Weddin
In this episode, Neil chats to Counselling Psychologist, private practice director, clinical supervisor and mentor, passionate rural mental health advocate, farmer's wife and mum of 4, Dr Naomi Malone from Boort in Victoria.
Local Government Area: Loddon
In this episode, Neil chats to Amy Treacy, entrepreneur, enthusiastic community volunteer, Mum of 3 and a tragic lover of tech and all things digital from Cohuna in Victoria.
Local Government Area: Gannawarra
Website: www.bushbizboost.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to Peta-Maree Hayward, chocolate maker, loving wife, loyal friend, hard worker and local small business supporter from Yarra in NSW.
Local Government Area: Goulburn Mulwaree
Website: milo-and-moo-chocolates.square.site
In this episode, Neil chats to Janelle Frappell, a succulent-loving soap maker from Wellington in NSW.
Local Government Area: Dubbo
Website: www.janellessoapsandsucculents.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to personal and professional development consultant and business owner, Karen Ostenried from Kinglake in Victoria.
Local Government Area: Murrundindi
Website: www.thematanyaeffect.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to AirNews Media Broadcaster, Terry Daniel from Coffs Harbour in New South Wales.
Local Government Area: Coffs Harbour
Website: www.airnews-media.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to former banking colleague and recent regional arrival, Kate D'Arcy from Catalina in New South Wales
Local Government Area: Eurobodalla
In this episode, Neil chats to local business owner, mum and “jill of all trades”, Sam Noon from Goondiwindi in Queensland.
Local Government Area: Goondiwindi
Website: www.samnoonrural.com
In this episode, Neil chats to CEO of The ave The Bilby Fund, Kev Bradley from Charleville in Queensland.
Local Government Area: Murweh
Website: www.savethebilbyfund.org.au
In this episode, Neil chats to small business owner, April Currie from Mansfield in Victoria.
Local Government Area: Mansfield
Website: www.delatitespecialoccasions.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to grazier, rural photographer and volunteer, Trina Patterson from Rolleston in Queensland.
Local Government Area: Central Highlands
Website: www.trinapattersonphotography.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to home-educating Mum and production manager, Alice Wenzel from Coorabel in New South Wales.
Local Government Area: Byron
In this episode, Neil chats to HR guru, Carli Saw from Torquay in Victoria.
Local Government Area: Surf Coast
Website: www.strawberryseed.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to Zelda Chambers, a regionally-based publicist, work from home enthusiast and dubious farm hand from Booligal in NSW..
Local Government Area: Hay
In this episode, Neil chats to primary school teacher, John Mannix from Robinvale in Victoria.
Local Government Area: Swan Hill
In this episode, Neil chats to creative Brit, working in the tourism and arts sectors, Stacey Barnes from Hamilton in Victoria.
Local Government Area: Southern Grampians
In this episode, Neil chats to regional publicist, Georgie Robertson from Coolamon in New South Wales.
Local Government Area: Coolamon
In this episode, Neil chats to careers coach and mentor to young people, Cathryn Mahon from Bendigo in Victoria.
Local Government Area: Greater Bendigo
In this episode, Neil chats to pub owner and self-proclaimed rock legend, Greg Towers from Charlton in Victoria.
Local Government Area: Buloke
Website: east-charlton-hotel.business.site
In this episode, Neil chats to recent retiree and former primary and secondary school mate, Jane Roberts from Airlie Beach in Queensland.
Local Government Area: Whitsunday
In this episode, Neil chats to cattle and sheep grazier, mother and wife, Nancy Nixon from Bell in Queensland.
Local Government Area: Western Downs
In this episode, Neil chats to marine mechanic and instructor, Andrew Pawsey from Wodonga in Victoria.
Local Government Area: Wodonga
In this episode, Neil chats to counsellor and life coach, David Lawson from Bundaberg in Queensland.
Local Government Area: Bundaberg
Website: www.findingthelight.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to business owner and human agronomist, Rebel Black from Lightning Ridge in New South Wales
Local Government Area: Walgett
Website: www.rebelblack.com
In this episode, Neil chats to barista and singer / songwriter, Janine Garvey from Foster in Victoria.
Local Government Area: South Gippsland
Website: www.nopromises.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to coal miner and podcast host, Mitch Kelly from Cessnock in New South Wales.
Local Government Area: Cessnock
Website: www.lifesamitchpodcast.com
In this episode, Neil chats to Shane Goninon, a winery owner from Warrak in Victoria.
Local Government Area: Ararat
Website: www.mountainsidewines.com.au
In this episode, Neil chats to business owner social media and marketing expert, Jenn Donovan from Mulwala in New South Wales.
Local Government Area: Federation
Website: www.spendwithus.com.au
Host Neil Butler takes us through the concept of The Regional 250 and how you can be involved.