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Brian Kelleher
Hosted by AMBER KELLEHER
Recorded in 2BOB radio station.
Guest Speaker: Brian Kelleher, with his wife, Margaret is the owner of the National Motorcycle Museum in Nabiac. Over 50 years of experience and passion in the motorcycle industry has made him knowledgeable and inspiring.
Content: Brian explains the history of the museum, it's recent developments, it's charity involvement and the family behind it. The story of one of Australia's best-loved museums and it's journey through the decades shows everything from funny stories to family love and fun facts to the hard truths about running a business.
Target audience:Anyone that likes motorcycles, cars, mechanics, history, museums and family stories and members of the Canberra and Manning Valley community.
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Lucas Patchett
Hosted by AMBER KELLEHER
Recorded in 2BOB radio station.
Guest Speaker: Lucas Patchett is the CEO and co-founder of the incredibly successful and unique charity Orange Sky Laundry with aims to give dignity and companionship to those in Australia who are doing it tough or homeless.
Content: Mr Patchett shares his experience as an entrepreneur with his best friend, Nicholas Marchesi, designing and building a charity from a "crazy idea" and "dream". He explains the influence and impact Orange Sky Laundy can have on communities and the lives of individuals.
Target audience: Anyone interested in interesting business ideas/entrepreneurship, potential vollunteers and people looking for support from Orange Sky Laundry's Services.
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Tips And Tricks To Pass The P's
Hosted by AMBER KELLEHER
Recorded in 2BOB radio station.
Guest Speaker: Ellie is a qualified driving instructor from Daz and Ellie's Driving School, she has a heavy vehicle licence and many years of experience teaching young adults to drive on roads in the Manning Valley.
Content: In this episode she talks me through the process of getting your L's, P's and generally driving safely.
Target audience: People getting their licence, supervising drivers, safe drivers.
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Fiona Fields + Uncle Russ
Hosted by AMBER KELLEHER
Recorded in 2BOB radio station.
Guest Speaker: Fiona Fields, on her third country music album and Uncle Russ, a local Biripi elder (in the Manning Valley have come together in this amazing song, 'The Fire and The Flood' to fuse "a voice of knowledge", traditional first-nation people's instruments and old country song vibes.
Content: Extensive musical backgrounds and memories of music through childhood, the beautiful themes of respect and collaboration that are showcased in 'The Fire and The Flood' are all covered in this interview. Uncle Russ shares stories of dancing on country for rain with his people and Fiona shares the creative process behind producing this song, from finding each other to recording in the studio and releasing the song.
Target audience: Country music lovers, stories of Australia reflected in music and anyone interested in local stories (such as the dance by the Biripi Nation at Saltwater).
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Jack Kelly
Hosted by AMBER KELLEHER
Recorded in 2BOB radio station.
Guest Speaker: Jack Kelly is a local part-time musician from Wingham, previously the lead singer in Dime Junkie Jack has started a solo career and can be often be found gigging in the community with his guitar. An outstanding performer, engaging personality and a talented musician.
Content: Jack shares stories and experiences from the musical industry from the perspectives of a solo artist and as part of a band. His passion for writing and the industry is clear as you listen to him perform his original song, Another Day in the studio. Incredibly relatable lyrics discuss trying to move on even when every day is just the same as another.
Target audience: People interested in local stories, the musical industry as a solo artist or in a band, light, engaging interviews and awesome live performances.
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Taree Universities Campus
Hosted by AMBER KELLEHER
Recorded in 2BOB radio station.
Guest Speaker: Donna Ballard, the CEO of Taree Universities Campus is greatly experienced in her field of work with an Associate Diploma in Accounting (TAFE), Bachelor of Business majoring in Marketing and Business Management (UNE) and passionate about bringing higher education to people in regional areas in cost effective ways.
Content: Donna explains how to find a course you are interested in, how to be competitive in the application process and
one one the biggest choices: how to choose a university. She shares the Taree Universities Campus and its amazing opportunities for people in the area thinking about taking university via distance education, online.
Target audience: People thinking about university, courses, online schooling, scholarships, people in the Manning Valley.
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Manning River Helmeted Turtle Art Conservation Project
Hosted by AMBER KELLEHER
Recorded in 2BOB radio station.
Guest Speaker: Ali Haigh is a local artist and the Public Programs and Engagement Officer for the MidCoast Council, she is based predominately at the Taree Art Gallery and occasionally at the Manning Entertainment Center. This project is one in a long line that she has worked on for our community.
Content: We talk about the significance of the turtle in our local ecosystem, the art gallery and some exciting exhibitions as well as the importance of art to engage the community, spread awareness and create a beautiful record of our local culture.
Target audience: Artists, people interesting in diverse, unique art projects, anyone interested in the Manning River Helmeted Turtle, #Nature2020, endangered species and members of the Manning Valley community.
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Paramedic
Hosted by AMBER KELLEHER
Recorded in 2BOB radio station.
Guest Speaker: With about seventeen years of experience behind her, Trudy has extensive knowledge about the major roles and small intricacies of being a paramedic in the Manning Valley.
Content: Trudy shares her personal experiences, whilst her light humour and insight into an extremely interesting whilst equally demanding career is inspiring and engaging to hear.
Target audience: Anyone looking at a career in medicine or general interest in the area of paramedic work.
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CLIMACTS
Hosted by AMBER KELLEHER
Recorded in 2BOB radio station.
Guest Speaker: Deborah has been involved with CLIMACTS for many years and has incredible passion and knowledge in regards to the climate and biodiversity crisis.
Content: With easy-to-understand explanations interluded by funny anecdotes Deborah tells the story of CLIMACTS and their use of satire, improvisational drama and comedy to create awareness about the exponentially increasing problem.
Target audience: Anyone interested in the climate crisis, biodiversity crisis, political theatre, improvisational theatre or satire.
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Loribelle Spirovski
Hosted by AMBER KELLEHER
Recorded in 2BOB radio station.
Guest Speaker: Finalist and first place winner of the nationally prestigious Naked and Nude Art Prize, Loribelle Spirovski is a wonderful and beautiful artist who has been painting professionally full-time for over six years.
Content: Loribelle shares the story, the inspirational process and desire to share intimate and vulnerable moments that hold beauty behind her winning artwork, 'Moving House'. She talks about breaking past and through the barriers of art, specifically her unique choice to portray her subject on technology.
Target audience: Artists and art-lovers .
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Manning Valley Succulent Gardens
Hosted by AMBER KELLEHER
Recorded in 2BOB radio station.
Guest Speaker: Yvonne is calling for all those with a green thumb for some garden fun in this interview! With over six years of acquired expertise running the Manning Valley Succulent Gardens she is one of the best equipped locals to share some plant secrets!
Content: First we learn a little bit about these gorgeous gardens before sharing some tips for start up gardeners and finally we discuss the special features of succulents: propagating them, growing them and the various kinds and their perfect homes.
Target audience: Bring your succulents along and have a listen if you're interested in gardening, getting into plants or want to visit these gorgeous gardens yourself.
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Amber Lawrence
Hosted by AMBER KELLEHER
Recorded in 2BOB radio station.
Guest Speaker: Multi-golden guitarist and ARIA award nominee, rock star and gorgeous mum: Amber Lawrence, has an incredible, bubbly personality that never stops surprising the Australian - and international - country music community.
Content: From her surprising introduction to music and a career change that was 'outrageous' to a lifetime of music that continuously finds new ways to reach the hearts of adults and children alike. This interview touches on Amber's musical life and the passion that drives her to go beyond writing and singing to manage projects that inspire young people to 'be there own superhero'.
Target audience: Country music lovers, fans of the Tamworth Country Music Festival, Amber Lawrence groupies, musicians and those that love an inspiring, joyful spirit.
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Jake Davey
Hosted by AMBER KELLEHER
Recorded in 2BOB radio station.
Guest Speaker: Talented entrepreneur and pop-country musician Jake Davey is making his way to incredible places through his writing and recording of exceptional and exciting music that ticks all the boxes of an album designed to tell stories and create the perfect party atmosphere as well as his business, Jake Davey Studios and mentoring younger artists.
Content: Jake talks about his latest releases (in 2021) and the process of making an album and music that has won him a spot in the top ten artists of the 42nd Toyota Star Maker Competition at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. His work within the Manning Valley assists in filling a gap in the creative and performing community.
Target audience: Enjoyers of country and pop music, fans of the Tamworth Country Music Festival and musicians (particularly if you are looking to record in the Manning Valley).