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Sunday Celebrations
Sunday Celebrations is the podcast version of a radio show on Easy Music 3MP.
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Hosted by Easy Music 3MP's Grant Johnstone. Every week we’ll chat to people who have each played a part in shaping life in Melbourne.
Business people, sports Men and women, musicians, politicians and broadcasters. All with a very simple common link. They're passion and love for our great city.
Halftime Heroes, this week, hosted by Adam Kelly, Shelley Haynes, Peter Susovic, Neil “The Commish” Craig and Luke "The Spook" Harris
In this episode:
- Fraser Bayne CEO Frankston Dophins VFL
- Deep End - Jayde Aron Playing Coach Langwarrin FNC
Segment Times
1:39 - Sports News on the Ninch
20:13 - Fraser Bayne CEO Frankston Dophins VFL
37:04 - Deep End - Jayde Aron Playing Coach Langwarrin FNC
55:10 - The Selection Table with Luke "The Spook" Harris
1:11:50 - The Halftime Heroes Multi
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Halftime Heroes, this week hosted by Adam Kelly, Neil 'Commish' Craig, Peter Susovich, Shelley Haynes.
In this episode:
Finals footy!!
- Sports News on the Ninch
- Kev Lylak, 7 time Premiership player - YCW FNC
- Deep End with Shelly - Becky Dixon, Premiership player and Coach Somerville FNC
- Seltection Table
- The Multi
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In this episode, Grant Johnstone is joined by one of Victoria’s most prolific news anchors for Channel 7’s Nightly News – Peter Mitchell.
Peter has been involved in television news for more than 40 years as a reporter, producer, writer and presenter, and producer.
Growing up locally in Victoria, peter always had a love for all sports, including cricket and football leading him to his first sports anchor in 1977. In 1982, Peter became a general news reporter and in this position, he covered many stories including Victoria's horrific Ash Wednesday bushfires in 1983, leading to his prominent role as the weekend news presenter and weekday news reporter at HSV 7 in 1987.
Peter has been the weeknight anchor for Melbourne’s Seven Nightly News since 2001, etching his space as one of Australia’s most renowned and celebrated news anchors.
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In this episode, Grant Johnstone is joined by singer, songwriter, producer Joe Camilleri.
From his early days leading Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons to the massive national success of The Black Sorrows, Joe Camilleri's ARIA award winning library of music has created a soundtrack to life in Australia and he is one of Australia’s most successful musicians.
His iconic Australian songs include titles such as ‘So Young’, ‘Hit And Run’, ‘Shape I’m In’, ‘Hold On To Me’, ‘Harley and Rose’, ‘Chained To The Wheel’ and ‘Never Let Me Go’, and he recently celebrated the release of the 50th record, the Black Sorrows album ‘Saint Georges Road’.
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In this episode, Grant Johnstone is joined by singer, actor and TV presenter - Frankie J Holden.
During the course of his diverse career on stage and screen, Frankie J Holden has become a household name.
He began his show business career with the legendary rock group “OL’55”, one of the most successful Australian recording acts of all time, before creating some of Australian television’s most memorable characters through leading roles in long-running serials: Blue Heelers, Police rescue, Underbelly and more recently playing the fantastic character Roy Briggs on A Place to Call Home which earned him the Most Outstanding Supporting Actor at the 2019 Logies.
In 2016, he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the arts as an entertainer and to the community of the Sapphire Coast. He has worked in various television presenting roles and appeared in over thirty films both here and overseas and still performs across the nation.
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In this episode, host Grant Johnstone chats with Ian Cover, part of the Coodabeen Champions.
One of Australia’s most enduring radio teams, the Coodabeens – Jeff Richardson, Simon Whelan, Ian Cover, Greg Champion, Billy Baxter, Andy Bellairs and ‘Torch’ McGee – are coming off back-to-back seasons at the top of the ratings ladder. The Coodabeens have built a remarkable following since their program first aired on 3RRR in 1981.
Over the four decades since, they’ve also established a reputation as broadcasters, authors, podcasters, live performers and all-round entertainers. The Coodabeens are a household name, not only in Melbourne but right across the state.
The Coodabeens are currently enjoying a short 20-week end-of-season break, after which you can listen to the Coodabeen Champions Fridays from 4-6pm on 3MP and across the ACE Radio network starting in March 2022. The program will also be available via the 3MP app and as a podcast.
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In this episode, Grant Johnstone is joined by AFL Umpire #18, "Razor" Ray Chamberlain.
Ray Chamberlain has umpired over 340 AFL matches across 17 seasons, including three AFL Grand Finals. 2010, 2010 replay and 2019.
Outside of football he worked in secondary education and in recent years saw an opportunity to combine his successful background in education with his passion for finance as the Founder and Director of Chamberlain and Co.
He is also a founding member of the Chamberlain Foundation, which raises funds to provide support for suicide prevention and mental health awareness.
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In this episode, thanks to Tobin Brothers Funerals, host Grant Johnstone speak with Gai Waterhouse.
Gai grew up around Australian racing royalty as the daughter of legendary trainer Tommy TJ Smith and over her career has become racing royalty herself.
Over 7,000 winners including hundreds of Group One winners!
Then in October 2018, she was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame joining her father to become the only father-daughter members.
Gai is also an Australian Living Treasure nominated by the National Trust of Australia.
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In this episode host, Grant Johnstone chats with the driving force behind one of Australia's best know and loved bands. Brian Canham from Pseudo Echo.
Brian grew up in the northern suburbs of Melbourne and formed Pseudo Echo in 1982 with high school friend Pierre Gigliotti.
Pseudo Echo scored seven Top 10 hit singles on the Australian pop radio charts and was one of the most popular groups in Australia in the mid-80s.
In 1986 Pseudo Echo had their biggest international success with an exciting and inspired cover of Lipps Inc.'s catchy disco soul anthem, "Funkytown."
And apart from a hiatus in the 90s have been touring and releasing great music ever since.
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Our guest in this episode has lived through tragedy and loss that no parent should experience. Rosie Batty AO.
Her role as a domestic violence campaigner began in 2014 after her 11-year-old son Luke was murdered by his father in Tyabb.
Rosie’s story jolted Australia into recognising that family violence can happen to anyone and is unfortunately far more common than we think. Her courage and willingness to speak out has made Australia a far better place.
In 2015 Rosie was recognised as the Australian of the Year. Then in 2019, she was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia as part of the Queen's Birthday Honours.
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In this episode of Sunday Celebrations host Grant Johnstone is joined by the incredible Leo Sayer.
From starting life as a graphic designer, Leo has spent nearly 50 years writing, producing and singing the soundtrack of pop music. His first hit single came in 1973 with "The Show Must Go". Since those early days, he has had a huge string of hit singles and albums across the globe.... with more on the way.
Who can forget some of Leo's sensational hits: One man band Long tall glasses (I can dance) Moonlighting You make me feel like dancing When I need you How much love Thunder in my heart And more.....
Whilst being born on the UK, Leo has called Australia home since 2005 and became an Australian Citizen in 2009.
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In this episode, host Grant Johnstone is joined by former Premier of Victoria Dr Denis Napthine AO.
From growing up in South Western Victoria, Denis Napthine has a masters degree in Veterinary Science, Epidemiology and Business Administration. He was first elected into State Parliament in 1988 as the Member for Portland. Then in March 2013 he became leader of the Victorian parliamentary Liberal Party and was made Victoria’s 47th Premier.
The former Premier and veterinarian has had his life’s achievements recognised in the honour of Officer in the Order of Australia (AO). The citation says the award is “for distinguished service to the people and Parliament of Victoria, particularly as Premier, to veterinary science, and to the community”.
Dr Napthine, now retired in Port Fairy, spent 27 years in the Victorian Parliament, as member for Portland (1988 to 2002), and member for South-West Coast (2002 to 2015).
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In this episode, Grant Johnstone is joined by Archie Thompson.
Archie Thompson is Australian football royalty who spent the majority of his career with Melbourne Victory FC. In his illustrious career, he went on to win 3 championships and 2 prestigious Victory Medals, the highest honour awarded by the club.
Archie made over 50 appearances for Australia, scoring 28 goals for the Socceroos. He played a pivotal role in the 2005 qualification games against Uruguay, which saw Australia break a 35-year drought and his 13-goal haul against American Samoa in 2001 remains a World record.
Now forging a career in media, Archie hopes to inspire others by sharing his own life’s journey.
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In this episode, Grant Johnstone is joined by AFL legend Malcolm Blight AM.
Blighty's list of accolades is extensive. Consistently one of the most brilliant players in the VFL during the 1970s, he won two premierships as a player with Nth Melbourne (1975 & 77) and twice as a coach of Adelaide (1997 & 98).
Malcolm Blight AM is one of only three players to have won the Brownlow Medal and the Magarey Medal, an inaugural inductee Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1996 and was elevated to Legend status in 2017.
An amazing playing career was followed by a 20 year coaching career that saw him coach 300 games across 5 clubs, and a continuation of his football involvement through the media as a commentator and co-host.
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In this episode, we're joined by legendary Australian singer/songwriter Richard Clapton.
Richard Clapton has paved the way for generations of songwriters to write about the experience of being Australian.
He was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 1999 and this year released his 16th studio album Music Is Love which is filled with his version of some of the 60s and 70’s biggest hits.
We'll chat about growing up in Sydney, travelling through Europe as a young hippy, his new album (Music is Love), and the stories behind some of his amazing songs.
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Welcome to Sunday Celebrations.
With thanks to Tobin Brothers Funerals - Celebrating Lives, Each week we chat to people who have each played their part in shaping life in Melbourne. Business people, sports Men and women, musicians, politicians and broadcasters.
In this episode, host Grant Johnstone chats with Derryn Hinch.
Growing up on the West Coast of New Zealand's North Island, Derryn began his media career at the Taranaki Herald in New Plymouth (New Zealand) at the age of 15 and went on to command Melbourne radio and television airwaves.
Over the past 60 years, he has become a household name across Australia as a journalist, author, newspaper editor, TV Presenter, Radio Host and Senator.
The Derryn Hinch story is filled with incredible highs and some very deep lows.
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In this episode, thanks to Tobin Brothers Funerals host Grant Johnstone chats with the Lord Mayor of Melbourne Sally Capp.
Sally began her career as a solicitor, after completing Law (Hons) and Commerce degrees at the University of Melbourne.
Sally has worked in businesses big and small. Sally has held senior roles at both KPMG and ANZ, and she took the small business she co-founded to the ASX.
A passionate Magpie, in 2004 she made history as the first female board member of Collingwood FC. She is involved in a number of charities, currently sitting on the board of the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute, the Mary Jane Lewis Scholarship Foundation and the Melbourne University Faculty of Business and Economics.
Sally Capp was re-elected Lord Mayor of Melbourne in October 2020 after having previously been elected in May 2018 and was the first woman to be directly elected as Lord Mayor.
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In this episode we celebrate the 50 year anniversary of one of Victoria’s most loved community organisations - Riding For The Disabled, we’ll chat with RDAV President and Interim Executive Officer Andrea Lucas.
RDA Victoria provides a range of amazing services to people living with disabilities of all types (including intellectual, physical, sensory, and mental illness) and ages, to experience enjoyment, personal enrichment and a sense of achievement through equine-assisted activities. Supported by an army of qualified coaches and volunteers across 35 Centres throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria.
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In this episode, Grant Johnstone is joined by Roland Rocchiccioli.
After growing up in outback Western Australia, Roland started his working life as a trained dancer in the mid-60s.
He went on to have a stellar career in theatre, working on hundreds of Australian, West End and Broadway plays and musicals. Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Rocky Horror Show, Grease and more.
He is also an award-winning author, Radio Host and Newspaper columnist and as a TV entertainment reporter, he interviews some of the biggest names in film, music, and theatre. Including Debbie Reynolds, Ingrid Bergman, Jackie Collins, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Shirley Bassey, Sean Connery and many more!
Comedian Billy Connolly said of him: ‘His name is like alphabet soup’.
This is a funny, fascinating and passionate chat about life in the theatre, growing up in the outback and taking opportunities.
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In this episode, thanks to Tobin Brothers Funerals, host Grant Johnstone chats with Sport and Exercise Psychologist Jacqui Louder.
Jacqui has been helping elite sportspeople and organisations for the best part of 20 years. Specialising in athletic transitions in and out of elite sport, eating disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, performing arts and children’s sport.
Clinically Jacqui works extensively with people suffering from depression and anxiety, pain management and sleeping issues, relationships, and general life balance. The list of sporting clubs, organisations and events that Jacqui has and is working with is extensive.
From being the Village Psychologist at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games in 2006 to working with Melbourne Phoenix, Melbourne Storm, Collingwood Football Club and even the National Institute of Circus Arts.
She also works as a Sport & Performance Psychologist with Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre.
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In this episode, host Grant Johnstone is joined by legendary Australian basketball player and coach - Lindsay Gaze.
Lindsay played basketball for Australia in three Summer Olympics qualification tournaments, between 1960 and 1968, and was the head coach of the senior Australian basketball team at four Summer Olympics, between 1972 and 1984.
He also coached the Melbourne Tigers for 35 years, including 22 seasons in the NBL. He was the NBL Coach of the Year in 1989, 1997 and 1999, and is second all-time in the number of coaching wins in that league.
Lindsay is a member of the Australian Basketball Hall of Fame, as both a player and coach and, is an associate member of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. He has also been inducted into both the FIBA Hall of Fame and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, as a coach.
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In this episode, Grant Johnstone is joined by radio and TV personality Glenn Ridge. From his early days on regional radio in the late 70's, Glenn's TV career began in Bendigo hosting his music and children's shows that aired across regional Victoria and Southern New South Wales.
Then in 1991, he joined the Nine Network as host of the primetime quiz show Sale of the Century, where he stayed for 10 years. He also had a couple of stints back on Melbourne radio on 1377 3MP.
These days Glenn has his own media company and is a huge supporter of Australian motorsport regularly competes in tarmac and off-road races including the Targa Tasmania and Western Australia’s Targa.
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In this episode, Grant Johnstone is joined by legendary youth worker Les Twentyman OAM.
For over 30 years, Les has been one of Australia’s best-known youth outreach workers and social campaigners. Tackling issues ranging from homelessness, drug abuse, prison reform and social welfare.
The Les Twentyman Foundation is dedicated to supporting our at-risk youth. Through a variety of programs designed to help them get back on their feet and reconnect with the wider community. It's a fabulous organisation!
Les has devoted his life to young people doing it tough. Along the journey he was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in 1994, Australian of the Year 'Finalist' in 2004 and Victorian of the Year in 2006.
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Each week we chat to people who have each played their part in shaping life in Australia.
Our guest in this episode is a living legend of the Australian music industry. Glenn Shorrock.
With a career spanning 60 years, he was The founding frontman of The Twilights, Axiom and The Little River Band.
He has been inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame on two occasions, both as a member of LRB and as a solo artist.
In 2020 he was appointed an Honorary Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to the performing arts as a singer, songwriter and entertainer. Sunday Celebrations is thanks to the amazing support of Tobin Brothers Funerals - Celebrating Lives.
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In this episode, Grant Johnstone is joined by the incredible marathon swimmer - Tammy van Wisse
Most people fly around the world, some board a ship, but this week’s guest has seen the world by swimming 1 ½ times around it!Tammy has swum over 65,000 kilometres and has set 6 World Records, 5 of them still current. She has also established a new record in lifesaving by successfully winning the Royal Lifesaving Victorian Ironwoman title for a record 17 years in a row. Now, Tammy owns Swimland Swim School, an ambassador for the ‘Play it Safe’ by the water campaign and involved in ‘Water Safety Week’ for many years.
TAMMY’S WORLD RECORDS 1996: the first to swim Bass Strait (97.4 km in 17 hours and 46 minutes)… it took her 84,000 freestyle strokes from Tasmania’s King Island to Apollo Bay. No one has even attempted to repeat this remarkable feat 1999: Fastest woman to swim across Cook Strait from the North to the South islands of New Zealand; six hours and 49 minutes 1999: Fastest person to swim the length of Loch Ness; nine hours and six minutes 2001: Fastest person to swim the length of the Murray River; 106 days, 2428 kilometres – more than two million freestyle strokes 2004: First and fastest person to swim the Gippsland Lakes, from Bairnsdale to Lakes Entrance; nine hours and 57 minutes 2006: In a tribute swim to one of her childhood heroes Gertrude Ederle, Tammy was fastest to swim 22 miles from Battery Point, New York to Sandy Hook, New Jersey, in five hours and six minutes. July the 21st is now proclaimed each and every year as ‘Tammy van Wisse day’ in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Tammy held this record for five years.
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In this episode, host Grant Johnstone is joined by The Australian Grand Prix Corporation CEO - Andrew Westacott.
Andrew has been a driving force of the success of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix over the past decade, following a successful role with the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.
From growing up in Melbourne studying chemical engineering to working in logistics and supply chain management in the pet food industry in Albury Wodonga. Andrew moved to Melbourne in 2005 to take up a role with the 2006 Commonwealth Games Corporation.
Then after the games moved to the Australian Grand Prix Corporation where for the past 15 years he has been working to present Melbourne to over half a billion people annually with the Australia Formula One Grand Prix and Moto GP.
Andrew is also a Karting Australia Board Member and a Board Member of the CAMS Foundation, an organisation that exists to help talented young Australian drivers reach the pinnacle of motorsport in their chosen category and raise Australia’s profile on the world stage.
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In this episode host Grant Johnstone has the pleasure of talking to one of the most influential architects in Australian history - Peter McIntyre AO
For nearly 70 years Peter's design influence has shaped the look of Melbourne.
From the Olympic Swimming Pool used for the 1956 games to Melbourne’s Parliament station, the Jam Factory in South Yarra as well as the creation of the Dinner Plain alpine village near Mount Hotham.
In 1973 he, and his business partner, wrote the Strategy Plan for the City of Melbourne, which limited high rise development to its eastern and western shoulders. Creating the iconic rising look of the Melbourne skyline. \
At 93 years old, Peter’s list of architectural and academic achievements is unparalleled and he holds the titles of AO, DArch, BArch, DipArch, DipTRP, LFRAIA, FRAPI, FAIA and Emeritus Professor of Architecture - University of Melbourne.
Below is a small portion of Peter's accolades and achievements: 1944-50 Studied architecture, graduating in 1950 1968 President, Victorian Chapter, Royal Australian Institute of Architects 1973-74 President, Royal Australian Institute of Architects 1974 Senior Partner, McIntyre Partnership Pty Ltd 1987 Appointed to the Chair of Architecture, The University of Melbourne 1982 Awarded Officer of the Order of Australia 1984 Chairman, Board of Directors, Dinner Plain Pty Ltd 1986 Chairman, National Trust Maritime Museum 1987 Appointed to the Chair of Architecture, The University of Melbourne 1990 President, Trinity Grammar School Council 1990 Awarded RAIA Gold Medal 1993 Conferred as Doctor of Architecture, honoris causa 1994 Appointed Emeritus Professor of Architecture, The University of Melbourne 1994 Appointed Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Architects 1999 Active Practice Director, McIntyre Partnership Pty Ltd
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In this episode of Sunday Celebrations, host Grant Johnstone is joined by V8 Supercars Hall of Famer Fred Gibson.
From a driving career that started with racing small production cars in the 1950s to managing and owning his own Bathurst and Championship winning V8 Supercars team.
Fred Gibson's story includes many National championships wins, victory at Bathurst three times and some of the biggest names in Australian motorsport.
Below is a list of some of the drivers that Fred has either driven with or managed: George Fury, Fred Gibson, Masahiro Hasemi, Kazuyoshi Hoshino, Christine Gibson, Bob Muir, Glenn Seton, Gary Scott, Terry Shiel, Mark Skaife, John Bowe, Grant Jarrett, Anders Olofsson, Jim Richards, Garry Waldon, Drew Price, David Brabham, Colin Bond, Steven Richards, John Cleland, Darren Hossack, Steven Ellery, Darren Pate, David Parsons, Simon Wills, Greg Murphy, David "Truckie" Parsons, Craig Lowndes, Neil Crompton, Rodney Forbes, Neal Bates, Greg Ritter.
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In this episode, Grant Johnstone is joined by Kate Austin - founder of Pinchapoo, the biggest not-for-profit supplier of personal hygiene essentials in Australia.
From a simple modern-day Robin Hood concept, Pinchapoo now works with over 600 leading organisations, community groups and government institutions to provide a reliable source of customised, culturally appropriate and gender-inclusive hygiene packs to EVERYBODY...Pinchapoo encourages us ‘pinch’ the shampoos and toiletries provided in your hotel room, and donate them to those who need them most.
Grant and Kate have an incredibly honest and emotional chat about how extreme personal challenges have led to a wonderfully generous organisation.
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In this episode, host Grant Johnstone chats with one of Australia’s most popular and successful recording artists - Adam Brand.
Since his debut album release in 1997, Adam has since released 14 studio albums, sold over 600,000 CDs & DVDs, earned 3 platinum & 5 gold albums, been nominated for multiple ARIA Awards and won 12 Golden Guitars!
His new single "I'm Coming Home" is released this week and is an uplifting, beautiful song about reuniting with loved ones separated by circumstance. Grant and Adam will chat about life, fatherhood, gold prospecting, lockdown, social media and of course music.
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This week we are joined by Australian musician, record producer and record-maker - Gil Matthews. As a member of Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs and Mondo Rock, Gil has played with some of the biggest names in Australia music.
He talks about the crazy days playing around the world with The Aztecs.
His passion for music started very early. He was drumming at the DOWNBEAT concerts at Melbourne town hall, playing with the 30 piece band and doing solo appearances as an eight-year-old.By the time I was 10, a US tour had been arranged so that he could appear with legendary American Jazz drummers Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa.
He turned 11 during that 6-month tour which finished up at Disney Studios in Los Angeles for an appearance on the Mickey Mouse Club TV show, where he became the only Australian “Honorary” Mousekateer.
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In this episode, thanks to Tobin Brothers Funerals - Celebrating Lives, host Grant Johnstone chats with David Parkin
As a player, David played 211 senior games with Hawthorn which included captaining the 1971 Premiership side. He spent twenty-four years as Senior Coach across three clubs for a total of 518 games including four premierships as coach of Hawthorn and then Carlton. He was State Director of Coaching for the Victorian Football Development Foundation and was State Coach in 1979, 1982-83 and 1989-1990.
David’s academic achievements include developing and lecturing in the Sports Coaching Degree course at Deakin University.
In March 2009, David was diagnosed with prostate cancer which has become a life mission to spread the word and raise money for Prostate Cancer research. He is patron, and an active participant in the "The Male Bag Foundation" which began in July 2011, when a couple of men looking for an adventure decided that it would be a good idea to ride from Perth to Melbourne on postie bikes.
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He received an Australian Sports Medal in 2000 and a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2013.
In 2002 he was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.He was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 2010.
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In this episode four-time Grammy Award-winner Olivia Newton-John and her daughter, singer/songwriter Chloe Lattanzi.
We'll chat about the release their beautiful new duet, “Window in the Wall” an anthem aimed to unify and heal during these unprecedented times.
Also how special a mother/daughter relationship can be, the 50th anniversary of Olivia's first global hit (If not for you) and how she loves recording duets after five decades in the industry.
This is not the first time this mother/daughter team has hit the recording studio. Their debut single, “You Have to Believe” a remake of Olivia's #1 single “Magic” from Xanadu, released in 2015 and reached #1 on the Billboard Dance Chart.
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In this episode, host Grant Johnstone is joined by a true icon of the Australian entertainment industry - Tony Barber AC
His media career began on radio in Western Australia in the early '60s. He went on to host over 8,500 episodes of some of Australia's most successful game shows. Including Temptation, Family Feud, the amazing Sale of the Century, Wheel of Fortune and the Australian version of Jeopardy in the early 90s.
His singing career included a series of Gold Albums for R.C.A. and sell-out concerts all round the country, and so much more.
TV Week Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television in 1973 as well as a Medal of the Order of Australia "In recognition of service to the entertainment industry in 1991.
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In this episode host, Grant Johnstone is joined by broadcaster and voice over artist Shawn Cosgrove.
In the mid 70s, Shawn moved to Melbourne from his native Brisbane to join the Greater 3UZ. He also worked at 3DB, 3KZ, GOLD 104 our very own 1377 3MP.
But he is probably best known as the voice of the Price Is Right for 12 1/2 years on the Nine Network where he shouts the classic line "Come on Down!"
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In this episode, Grant Johnstone is joined by legendary race caller, broadcaster, racehorse manager and owner, and now celebrant, Bryan Martin OAM.
Bryans broadcast career spans almost five decades which includes 29 Melbourne Cups, 28 Cox Plates and Caulfield Cups and a string of major race meetings across Australian and 9 overseas countries. Including calling 8 Japan Cups. The only English speaking call of the famous Japan Cup won by the Australian horse Better Loosen Up in 1990.
Bryan has received many awards and accolades over his career, including: The Order of Australia Medal OAM in 2011. An Australia Day ambassador. The Australian Sports Medal for services to the Horse Racing Industry in 2000. Twice awarded the Bert Wolfe Award for Media Excellence. The Kingston Town Award for services to the Cox Plate in 2007. Chair of the Australian Racing Hall Of fame for 10 years from 2001 until 2011. Founder of Living Legends the retirement home for champion horses at Woodlands in Greenvale.
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In this episode, host Grant Johnstone is joined by one of the most recognisable voices and faces on Australian television and radio – Gavin Wood.
Having one of the most “tuned-into” voices in the country, Gavin has provided the voice for scores of TVC and radio commercials including voicing and co-hosting TV’s ‘Countdown’ music show for 7 years, to over 3 million viewers each Sunday night (1979 – 1987).
He hosted his own radio show on 10 radio stations across Australia, provided the voice, and audience warm-up and presentations for tonight shows, game shows and variety specials around the country including ‘Hey, Hey it’s Saturday’, ‘The Love Game’, ‘The Price is Right’ and as the Lotto Draw Host for Powerball Oz Lotto and Saturday Lotto for 13 Years.
Gavin was CEO of his own Media Company for 25 years before relocating to Hollywood. Most recently Gavin hosts "Gavin Wood's Countdown Podcast".
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In this episode, host Grant Johnstone is joined by one of Australia's most respected news anchors and sports commentators - George Donikian.
George grew up speaking Greek, Armenian and even a little Turkish from his grandmother. George did not speak English until the age of 7. His radio career kicked off in far North Queensland in the mid-1970s, then on to 2WL in Wollongong, 2WS in Sydney and FIVEaa in Adelaide.
George's television career began in 1980, when during a chance meeting he impressed Bruce Gyngell, who saw him as the ideal presenter for his multi cultural I.M.B.C television Network which launched in Melbourne and Sydney in 1980. Then he was a presenter for SBS World News, then as a newsreader for the Nine Network, and later Ten News.
When George first presented Ten News in 1991, he presented the weeknight bulletin solo before being joined by Nikki Dwyer the following year. And more recently across digital platforms like the online news and current affairs broadcaster The Informer.
He was the voice of the Olympic Soccer Tournament held at the MCG, during the Sydney Games in 2000, and the voice of Telstra Dome, during the Rugby World Cup in 2003. He also covered the opening ceremony and the Athens Olympics for Melbourne commercial radio in 2004.
And is even a former President of the amazing South Melbourne Football Club based at Bob Jane Stadium in Albert Park.
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In this episode, Grant Johnstone is joined by the incredible Bianca Chatfield.
Bianca was one of the youngest players ever to have debuted for the Australian Diamonds at the age of only 18. She went on the play 59 games for Australia which included both gold and silver medals at the Commonwealth Games And was part of Australia’s triumphant 2007 Netball World Cup team.
After taking the sporting world by storm, Gold medal-winning netballer Bianca Chatfield's journey from professional athlete to leading media personality and business owner is indicative of her vivacious nature, dedication and professionalism across all fields.
As an extension of Bianca’s online leadership program The Ignition Project, in 2016 Bianca launched her first book called Every Girl Needs A Plan which seeks to empower women to find their passion, navigate through the fear of change, and nail down a game plan to make it happen.
Bianca works across a variety of TV and radio shows and of course appeared on the 2018 edition of The Block alongside friend and former teammate Carla Dziwoki.
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In this episode Grant Johnstone is joined by one of the biggest figures in Australian sport – Mr Kevin Sheedy
With over 50 years in the game, he won three premierships as a player, four as a coach, and is an official Legend in the Australian Football Hall of Fame. He played and coached in a combined total of 929 games over 47 years from 1967 until 2013, which is a VFL/AFL record.
Sheeds has just released his new book, ‘Heroes of Footy - 30 Dreamers & Trailblazers Who Shape Our Game’. It's a selection of players hand-picked by Kevin as some of the greatest trailblazers the game has ever seen.
We chat to Kevin about the book, how the AFL handled 2020 and what next year has in store!
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In this episode, Grant Johnstone is joined by Paul Dimattina.
Paul played for Richmond at Under 19 level as a 16 year in 1991 and was drafted by them with the final selection in the 1991 AFL draft. Drafted by the Footscray Football Club (later Western Bulldogs) with the 26th selection in the 1995 Pre-season draft, Dimattina made his AFL debut late in the 1995 season.
Dimattina was a high possession winner for the Bulldogs throughout his career. He played 131 games for the Bulldogs until he was delisted at the end of the 2003 season.
In 2005, Dimattina moved to the Gold Coast, Queensland, where he played with the Southport Sharks. He scored six goals and best afield in the Queensland State League Grand Final before retiring from the Sharks and returning to Melbourne.
Following his football career, Dimattina became involved in the hospitality industry. He and his family own and run the Dimattina's and Il Gambiro restaurants in Lygon Street, Carlton, Society Restaurant in Melbourne City, the Blue Train cafe at Southgate in Southbank, as well as two restaurants on the Gold Coast, Queensland.
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In this episode, Grant Johnstone is joined by Movember Co-founder and Global Brand & Creative Director - Travis Garone
Before that very first moustache changed everything back in 2003, Travis Garone was a creative who quickly made a name for himself doing what he loved - bringing artistic concepts to life for youth-driven surfing, skateboarding and music brands.
Then, a chance conversation in a Melbourne bar about the dying art of the moustache accidentally led Trav and his mate Lucky to launch Movember – which soon became a leading force championing men’s health the world over.
As well as Movember, Trav is also the co-founder of cult streetwear label Doomsday and creative agency People Make Progress. It was Trav’s experience tapping into a youth culture that was the driving force behind Movember’s brand, helping to make the movement appealing and popular with young men – something that was unparalleled in the charity sector at the time.
Trav has created countless street art, murals, graffiti artworks and installations, as well as collaborating on creative projects in all over the world - from LA to Japan and the UK – and even created a new character with Adam Hargreaves for the beloved Mr Men series. Changing the Face of Men’s Health One MO at a Time Movember Co-Founder Travis Garone kickstarted a global movement around men’s health 16 years ago.
Since 2003, they’ve raised AUD 1.04 billion to battle prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health and suicide prevention. Together with a community 5 million strong, they’re looking to reduce the number of men dying prematurely by 25% by 2030.
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In this episode, Grant Johnstone is joined by Australia music legend Brian Cadd AM.
Brian Cadd's career began with the iconic Australian band The Groop in 1966 and he wrote all of their many hit singles and albums including Woman You’re Breaking Me and Such A Lovely Way. He then formed Axiom with Glenn Shorrock, heavily influenced by The Band and dubbed Australia’s first supergroup, he was the primary songwriter and penned hits including Little Ray of Sunshine, Arkansas Grass and My Baby’s Gone before the band broke up in England in 1969.
Returning to Australia he joined Fable Records as head of A&R and chief producer. Fable launched a rock label called Bootleg Records in 1972 and Brian ran the label as well as being its’ first artist.
The label became the most successful independent record company in the history of Australian popular music up to that time. The next few years saw many gold and platinum records as a solo artist and an array of prestigious awards for film scores, title songs and TV themes. In addition, he produced many acts and wrote much-loved hits including Ginger Man, Let Go, Don’t You Know It’s Magic and Alvin Purple.
In 2007 he was inducted into the Aria Hall of Fame and in the same year was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2018 he was awarded an Order of Australia (AM), which he described as an “amazingly different kind of honour”.
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In this episode, Grant Johnstone is joined by Founder & CEO of TLC for Kids - Tim Conolan AM.
Along with his long‐term partner, Ana Darras, Tim established TLC for Kids in 1998. TLC for Kids is a not‐for‐profit organisation that provides immediate distraction and practical or emotional support and relief to sick children and their families, during critical times of crisis and hardship, regardless of their illness, condition or background.
Since its inception, the charity's services have been used more than eight million times.
In 2014, Tim was voted Australia’s Local Hero as part of the Australian of the Year Awards. He is an Australia Day Ambassador and also received the 2014 EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Social Entrepreneur, Southern Region Award. In 2019, Tim became a Member of the Order of Australia. Victoria's Local Hero 2014 as part of the Australia's Local Hero Australia's Local Hero 2014 in Australian Of The Year awards EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2014, Social Entrepreneur, Southern Region Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2019 Published in Who's Who In Australia from 2015 to present Australia Day Ambassador 2015 to Present Presented a TedX Talk at TedXBondUniversity Queens Baton Relay Runner - carried the Queen's Baton for the 2006 Commonwealth Games Advisory Board Member of the Melbourne University Health Initiative Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
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In this episode, Grant Johnstone is joined by Ritchies CEO Fred Harrison.
Fred is a wonderful success story. He began his career as a casual with Ritchies in 1975 whilst still at Frankston High School. He worked his way up to management; was appointed as General Manager in 1987 and then as Chief Executive Officer in 1994.
This year Ritchies celebrates 150 years of continuous service to their customers and local communities across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Fred Harrison understands better than most, the essential ingredients that make Australian retailers successful. Upon his appointment as CEO, Fred recognised the stores needed a fresh outlook to stay current and for the business to continue to grow. With the assistance of a great team, he set about reinvigorating existing stores with upgrades and remodels, providing competitive pricing, specialising in fresh foods and ensuring store standards are equal or better to that of the chains.
Fred also talks passionately about Ritchies providing clear points of differences compared to the chains and he is proud to lead the company in its vision to be the “Friendliest Team in the Supermarket and Liquor Industry.” The Community Benefit program is a key element of Ritchies continued success.
To date, more than $50 million has been donated back into the community, from customers signing up to support a local club, school or charity of their choice, with a percentage of their shop donated to their chosen organisation. Branded the “Ritchies Card” the next generation of the Community Benefit program was relaunched in 2021, with updated and improved features such as member-exclusive savings and special offers and the advent of a digital App.
Fred’s passion for the Supermarket and Liquor industry and his devotion to delivering an outstanding customer experience, has made him one of Australia’s most successful retailers. In July 2016, Fred was inducted into the prestigious IGA Hall of Fame. Named after the Chairman of IGA Inc., this honour recognises outstanding achievements and contribution to the Australian independent retail grocery industry.
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Sunday Celebrations is about chatting to people who have each played a part in shaping life in Melbourne.In this episode host Grant Johnstone is joined by Mike Brady. Most commonly know for Up There Cazaly, Mike's musical career began as a 15-year-old with 60 pop band MPD Ltd. (which stood for Mike, Pete and Danny) who had a huge Australian hit with Little Boy Sad.
Mike's musical journey is filled with tunes that have made the soundtrack for life in Melbourne.
From ‘One Day In September’ which has become part of the Football language and ‘That’s What I Like About Football’ which he co-wrote and produced with Greg Champion. To commercials and jingles that are bunt into your brain. Lucky you're with AAMI, SPC Baked Beans and Spaghetti and Hard Yakka to name just a few.
In June 2013 Mike was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for services to the community and to music as a composer and performer, and in 2017 was named Victorian of the Year.
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In this episode, we are joined by Muriel Cooper.
Muriel has had a highly successful media career included mornings on ABC radio in Melbourne. She became the first woman in Australia to rate Number 1 in prime time talk radio for her afternoon talk show on 3AW Melbourne.
Now living on the Mornington Peninsula, Muriel is a prominent psychologist specialising in stress, anxiety and depression as well as general psychology.
Her website The Talking Room is filled with great articles and more details on Muriel's career so far.
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Her new book "Lucid" is a psychological murder mystery/fantasy is out now. The first in a series of mystery fantasies based on lucid dreaming. Purchase online
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In this episode, host Grant Johnstone talks to AFL great, broadcaster and commentator and mental health advocate Wayne Schwass.
"Swatta" had a sensational AFL Career. 282 games between Nth Melbourne and Sydney. All Australian in 1999 and an AFL Premiership with the Kangaroos in 1996 But in 1993 Wayne was officially diagnosed with depression. His story is compelling and his work as a mental health advocate is inspirational.
Mental Health continues to be one of the great health challenges of our time, and with the events of 2020 only adding to the magnitude of the issue its so important that we have some strong role models and advocates to see keep the message front of mind.
In this episode, we'll chat with Wayne about life, his personal challenges and a great initiative that his Puka-Up organisation have launched with e-harmony.
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In this episode, host Grant Johnstone the amazing Moira Kelly AO.
Moira has dedicated her life to helping others, particularly children in developing countries who have existing and often serious health problems. Who can forget the amazing story of conjoined twins from Bangladesh, Trishna and Krishna in 2009.
In 2001, Kelly's humanitarian work was recognised with several awards, including the Prime Minister's Award for outstanding community service, and was awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia in recognition of her service to both the Australian and international communities.
In 2003, Kelly received the Victorian of the Year award, and in 2003 and 2004, she was nominated for the Australian of the Year awards.
Moira’ s Compassion and positive energy is infectious.
The Moira Kelly Creating Hope Foundation builds on Moira’s decades of work caring for sick and needy children and their families. It provides comfort, hope, protection and safety to children and families who need it most.
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In this episode, host Grant Johnstone talks to the incredible Greg Evans.
Born and bred in Melbourne Greg started his radio career in Regional Victoria. And over the years worked on air at some of Melbourne biggest radio stations. Including the drive time show on the iconic 1422 3XY in the mid-70s.
His move to TV in the early eighties started with a regular spot on The Mike Walsh Show. But Greg became a household name across Australia hosting over 1400 episodes of Perfect Match. He even hosted the TV Week Logie Awards.
These days Greg works as a Marriage celebrant and is a lifetime Australia Day ambassador.
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In this episode, host Grant Johnstone chats to one of the most recognisable voices in radio and television history, the incredible Pete Smith.
Born and raised in Melbourne, Pete left school and joined the ABC the same year television kicked off in Melbourne.
For over 60 years, Pete has graced the airwaves of iconic Melbourne based radio and TV shows including New Faces with Bert Newton, Graham Kennedy’s "In Melbourne Tonight” On radio in the sixties Pete worked with 3AK as a "Good Guy"... then with Bert Newton on the Greater 3UZ as it was known in the seventies, and in the late nineties he was associated with comedians Tony Martin and Mick Molloy on their national drive-time show.
Pete worked with the D-Generation on radio and followed them to ABC-TV with their well remembered “Late Show” series (remember the Aerosmith send-up “Dude looks like a lady”).
He has also made a guest appearance on the current affairs spoof “Frontline” and performed in cabaret with Tony Martin, Mick Molloy and Judith Lucy.
On Channel 9, Pete was involved with Ernie Sigley and Denise Drysdale on their weekday morning program "Ernie and Denise”.
And who can forget his booming voice welcoming viewers to the popular quiz program, "Sale of the Century” for over 20 years.
In 2004 he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia “for service to the community, particularly through voluntary promotional assistance to charitable organisations”.
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In this episode host, Grant Johnstone is joined by another Australian entertainment legend - Wilbur Wilde.
Willy rose to fame playing sax with Ol' 55 and Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons and over the years has also played with some of the biggest names in music including Skyhooks, Elvis Costello, Tom Jones, Split Enz, Roy Orbison, Cold Chisel, Dire Straits the list goes on.
He has made a heap of TV appearances over the years including Flying Doctors, The Paul Hogan Show, Blankety Blanks and of course his long-running stint on our TVs every Saturday night on Hey, Hey, It's Saturday.
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In this episode host, Grant Johnstone is joined by Australian musician and media personality Geoff Cox or as he's often referred to as Coxy.
As a drummer, Coxy played with Brian Cadd and with bands Cycle, The Bootleg Family Band and also Avalanche. He also filled in as drummer with the Little River Band while Derek Pellici recovered from burns following a BBQ accident.
For many years Coxy was the host of Postcards on NINE and the Coxy's Big Break on the Seven Network. Cox has also been an Australia Day Ambassador.
He has supported other charitable causes, including Cabrini Institute and Zoos Victoria. In 2008 Cox survived bowel cancer.
He turned professional playing 6 nights a week in Rock and Roll Bands as well as becoming one of the top session drummers in Australia- playing on 20+ gold albums. Toured New Zealand and Australia with the Bee Gees and Russell Morris.
Toured in America, Canada and Australia with the Little River Band. Toured South Africa with Cliff Richard. Played in Las Vegas for International artists including Tom Jones, Joe Cocker,Coxy also ran The Roxy, the great Rock and Roll pub in Melbourne. The catchcry “Coxy from the Roxy” in his raspy, Aussie voice on radio ads became legendary.
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In this episode, Grant Johnstone is joined by Celebrity Fashion Stylist, Art director and Designer Dan Ryan.
From growing up in Fish Creek on the way to Wilsons Prom, to directing shows at Paris Fashion Week. Dan's client list is amazing.
Dan has directed shows at Paris and Japan Fashion Weeks and worked on the Pink World Tour, Delta Goodrem World Tour, the MTV Awards, the Logies and ARIA awards in Australia as well as Eurovision in 2019.
(Director) Paris fashion week 2018, Japan fashion week 2018, Delta Goodrem world tour, Pink world tour 2017, MTV Awards 2018, ARIA Awards 2019, Logie Awards 2019, Eurovision 2019 .
(Clients Include) Delta Goodrem, Pink, Kate Ceberano, Natalie Imbruglia, Kasey Chambers, Erica Packer, Sarah Jessica Parker, Bonnie Anderson, Jimmy Barnes, John Farnham, Jared Letto, Ben Hall, Simon Baker, Jack Thompson, Hugh Jackman, Mark Vincent, Tim Robards, Vance Joy.
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In this episode host, Grant Johnstone is joined by Melbourne Radio Icon John Vertigan.
From joining 3GL Geelong as a 16 year of office boy back in 1955, John went on to have an incredibly distinguished 53-year career in radio.
3UZ, 3DB, 7HO, 3UL, 3GL Geelong, 2UE & 2WS in Sydney have all been blessed with the sound of John Vertigan on-air.
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In this episode host Grant Johnstone is joined by Susan Alberti AC.
An incredibly Australian businesswoman, philanthropist and former Vice President of the Western Bulldogs Football Club. Inaugural ambassador for the AFL's national women's competition in 2017. Victorian of the Year in 2018 and was also listed as one of the Australian Financial Review's top 100 women of influence. She was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 1997 for her contribution towards the cause of diabetes research. In 2007 she was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in recognition of her long and outstanding contribution to major medical research institutions. In August 2015, Alberti was appointed a Director of the Australia Day Council by then Prime Minister, Tony Abbott. Alberti was awarded Melburnian of the Year in November 2017.| In December 2017, Alberti was presented the Award for Leadership at the Australian Institute of Sport Awards.
And many more accolades.
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In this episode host Grant Johnstone is joined by Bond, William Bond.
From working behind the camera on icon TV shows like In Melbourne Tonight and New Faces, playing drums in rock bands in the 70s throughout Melbourne to owning his own successful ad agency. The William Bond story is fascinating.
These days he has followed a lifelong passion for wine and set up a brilliant wine merchant business based on the Mornington Peninsula, he even has his own range of wines.
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As Commanding Officer of the Salvation Army, Major Brendan Nottle has dedicated over 2 decades of his life to working with some of the most vulnerable people across Melbourne.
Brendan leads the Salvos' Melbourne Project 614 and work together with your wife Sandra and a huge bad of volunteers make a huge difference to the lives of people in Melbourne.
In 2017 you even spent 40 days walking from Melbourne to Canberra to discuss the establishment of a national nonpartisan strategy to help end homelessness in Australia. 2013 Melbournian of the year. Nominated for the 2020 Victoria Australian of the Year Awards. A member of the Premier’s Ice Action Taskforce. A member of the Victorian Housing Ministers Rough Sleeper’s Roundtable. A passionate Collingwood supporter. Collingwood Football Club Chaplain.
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