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Dorian Broomhall (Manager of Culture & Wellbeing) talks to people from across the Department of Health in lutruwita / Tasmania. From executives to clinicians, we’ll hear about the winding paths they’ve taken to reach where they are today and hear what lessons they’ve learned along the way. There'll be tips for leadership and wellbeing, and we'll get to know people from across the state a little better.
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A podcast dedicated to Tasmanian news, politics and business from Font PR. Join Brad Stansfield, Becher Townshend and Win News' Alex Johnston to get up to date on everything that's happening in Tassie, and take an in-depth look at the biggest issues of the day.
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Each Friday, Airlie Ward chats with Tasmania's top journos to unpack one of the big stories of the week. If it's going to hit your heart, head or your hip pocket – we're going to break it down for you.
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National Rural News Friday October 11. In today's National Rural News: Lobster products to return to China by Christmas, Airline breaches Australian biosecurity laws, promising figures out of the egg industry -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com…
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An international airline has been found to be in violation of Australia's biosecurity laws, failing to declare the arrival of dogs. American company United Airlines has entered enforceable undertaking after failing to declare the arrival of two dogs, on separate occasions. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Department of Agriculture, Fisheries an…
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National Rural News Thursday October 10 In today's National Rural News: Dairy farmers concerns over fall in supermarket milk prices, Trucking industry workers in psychological distress, Australian technology used to culitvate avocado production overseas -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http…
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Dairy farmers are concerned a drop in the price of home brand milk could be the start of a new "milk war" The cost supermarket brand milk has fallen for the first time since 2011 with Coles and Woolworths now selling their own-brand milk for less than two dollars a litre Independent farmers warn it is making it more difficult to compete. Rural Edit…
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National Rural News Wednesday October 9 In today's National Rural News: Supermarket dairy prices fall, communities becoming more resilient against drought, efforts to improve jackfruit production in Australia - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/…
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A new report suggests communities are becoming more resilient to drought. The Foundation of Rural and Regional Renewal has released it's mid-term evaluation for the Helping Regional Communities prepare for drought initiative, which is run through the federal government's Future Drought Fund. It has found agriculture dependent communities are becomi…
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National Rural News Tuesday October 8. In today's National Rural News: the latest warnings of a deadly strain of bird flu, wine growers call for financial compensation, new medication listed on the PBS to improve regional access - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast…
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Farmers are being are being urged to take matters into their own hands when it comes to preparing their response to a deadly strain of bird flu. The Victorian Farmers Federation is urging government and farmers to work together, saying collaboration is critical. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Vice President Danyel Cucinotta, who says an outbr…
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National Rural News Monday October 7. In today's National Rural News: Bolstering trade ties with Japan, concern about empty dams in Victoria, funding awarded to forestry projects - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…
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New projects to support the nations forest industries are being given a 100 million dollar boost. The federal government funding will be overseen by The University of Tasmania's Australian Forest and Wood Innovations, to develop a range of initiatives such as enhanced fire resilient plantations. Rural Reporter Alexander Nimmo spoke with Australian …
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Queensland communities, still feeling the effects from recent cyclones, are being given access to more than $200,000 in recovery grants. Much of the state was faced with widespread destruction when Cyclone Jasper made landfall in December, before Kirrily hit in January. Rural editor Emily Minnery caught up with Foundation for Rural and Regional Ren…
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National Rural News Thursday October 3 In today's National Rural News: Fresh concerns raised over Murray Darling water buyback scheme, canned fruit company to merge with juice and dairy companies, road safety reminders as the harvest season begins -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit…
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The New South Wales Irrigators Council is urging the federal government to pause further water buybacks on the Murray Darling Basin. The Inspector General of Water Compliance has carried out an audit into the plan, finding probity issues with the development and roll out of earlier tenders. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Clair…
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National Rural News Wednesday October 2 In today's National Rural News: Victorian farmers welcome drought support, dairy farmers struggle with production costs, could indoor farming be key to increasing food production? -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omn…
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Farmers in Victoria's South West are being given access to a new funding package to help alleviate the pressures of drought conditions. The 13 million dollars will deliver on farm infrastructure grants and improve drought resilience in the future. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Victorian Farmers Federation Vice President Danyel Cucinotta abou…
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National Rural News Tuesday October 1 In today's National Rural News: Drought support for South-West Victorian farmers, concern about the Tasmanian Devil, regional crime probe begins in New South Wales -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listen…
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Advocates are raising concerns about the Tasmanian Devil if a deadly strain of bird flu takes hold. Australia is the only continent without a recorded case of the H5-N1 strain -- and there are fears the Tasmanian Devil may go extinct if there is an outbreak. The animal has already been pushes to the brink of extinction by a devastating facial tumou…
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National Rural News Monday September 30 In today's National Rural News: Industry concerns over South Australian response to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus, Victorian farmers welcome wild dog control decision, motorists urged to take care on the road -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://…
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Victorian farmers are praising the state government's decision to extend an order allowing the lethal control of wild dogs in the states east. Farmers have been given the green light to continue to killing dingoes and wild dogs on their properties to protect livestock. Rural Reporter Alexander Nimmo spoke with Victorian Farmers Federation President…
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National Rural News Friday September 27. In today's National Rural News: South Australia's response to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus, calls for better childcare in the regions, chocolate prices to remain elevated -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystud…
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The peak body for regional health care is warning a lack of access to childcare in the bush might deter people from taking up health related jobs.. The Rural Doctors Association's survey shows nearly 70 percent of health care workers make career decisions based on the availability of childcare. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive P…
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Budget estimates, it's a wonderful time of the year and there were a few little gems for the team to talk about this year. Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by the Mercury's political editor David Killick. FontCast is Tasmania's top rating political podcast bringing you the most well informed and fearless analysis of …
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Many Tassie students are struggling, and not just to stay in school to finish year 12. From primary school and upwards the state is well behind the national average on most metrics. The report card makes for bleak reading, so can a new deal signed with the Commonwealth help Tasmanian kids make the grade? Featuring reporter Fiona Blackwood.…
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The Queensland State Government has made an appointment for the role of Food Farmers Commissioner. Former Chief Executive of AgForce Queensland and Vice President of the National Farmers Federation Charles Burke will take on the role. Rural Reporter Emily Minney spoke with Mr Burke about the role, and how he plans to hit the ground running See omny…
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National Rural News Wednesday September 25 In today's National Rural News: Consumer advocates welcome legal action against supermarket giants, industry leaders call for clarity on sheep ban, schools reopen two years after devastating floods -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/Rur…
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Sheep producers are demanding answers from the federal government about their plans for the industry after a ban on the live sheep trade comes into effect. Farms across Western Australia are undertaking significant de-stocking, after legislation banning exports passed parliament earlier this year. An independent report into the impacts of the ban r…
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National Rural News Tuesday September 24 In today's National Rural News: Major supermarkets put on notice for pricing practices, sugar prices on the rise, winemakers turning to new business ventures -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener …
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Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths are facing court action for allegedly hiking the prices of some products before placing them on sale. The A-triple-C says the behaviour created "illusory" discount claims on hundreds of common products. Rural Reporter Daneie Geddes spoke with Chairwoman Gina Cass-Gottlieb about the legal action. See omnystudi…
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National Rural News Monday September 23 In today's National Rural News: Major supermarkets taken to court, Victorian fire station left damaged, confidence returning to farms -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Residents of regional and rural Australia are being encouraged to take part in a review into telecommunications in the bush. The Regional Telecommunications Review is held once every three years and aims to address the gap between connection in bush communities and metropolitan areas. Online consultations are being launched next month. Rural Editor…
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National Rural News Friday September 20 In today's National Rural News: Research into transmission of H5N1, growing deer numbers in Victoria, food waste concerns -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Researchers have identified a potential way to monitor the transmission of a deadly strain of bird flu. Australia is the only continent to not have any known cases of the H5-N1 strain of the disease but experts warn that is likely to change. They've been looking at ways the transmission pathways the strain. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Univ…
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From tee-shirt to puffer weather in a matter of minutes ... Tassie's renowned for having four seasons in one day. But according to the experts these variations in climate are becoming more frequent and more extreme. Recent storms left tens of thousands of Tasmanians without power, so how resilient is our electricity infrastructure to an increasingl…
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National Rural News Thursday September 19 In today's National Rural News: PFAS contaminated water deemed safe to drink, drug supply in remote WA disrupted, table grape exports down -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…
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The latest data shows Australia's table grape exports are falling. China has been our largest export market, but shipments are down 29 percent, as the nation develops it's own local table grape industry. Rural Editor Emily Minney caught up with Rabobank Analyst Pia Piggott, who says there are other markets available. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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In this episode of the One Health Podcast, Dorian Broomhall, Manager of Culture & Wellbeing, gets to know Professor Dinesh Arya, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Psychiatrist and Deputy Secretary for Clinical Quality Regulation and Accreditation. In our conversation, Dinesh speaks about being inspired to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps and become…
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Note: Since recording, Policy, Purchasing, Performance and Reform and been renamed System Management and Reform. In this episode of the One Health Podcast, Dorian Broomhall, Manager of Culture & Wellbeing, gets to know Sally Badcock, the Acting Deputy Secretary for Policy, Purchasing, Performance and Reform. During our conversation, Sally speaks ab…
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National Rural News Wednesday September 18 In today's National Rural News: Food security concerns has growers prepare to leave the industry, freezing conditions damage grape crops, major win for cane growers as industrial action comes to an end - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/…
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Bumble bees in Tasmania are being monitored, with new state of the art technology. The insects are considered an invasive species and were introduced to the island state in the 1990s. Researchers will fit the bees with micro radio transmitters to monitor their environmental impact and how they can be used to pollinate Tasmanian crops. Rural Editor …
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National Rural News Tuesday September 17 In today's National Rural News: the pros and cons of regional living unveiled, asparagus crops dumped, potential Koala habitat in NSW protected - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…
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Farmers are raising the alarm about a rise in supermarkets rejecting crops due to weather events. More than three thousand kilograms of asparagus has been dumped from the major supermarkets, after damaging winds in Victoria and New South Wales left the crops slightly curved. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Farmers Pick founder Josh Ball about …
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National Rural News Monday September 16 In today's National Rural News: Cotton exports leave Darwin Port, slowing live trade of dairy heifers, first aid education concerns - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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In a major milestone for the Northern Territory's emerging cotton industry, exports bound for Asia have left Darwin Port. The containers from the Katherine cotton gin is nearing Singapore A second shipment is already being prepared. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Cotton Australia Senior Policy Manager for Northern Australia Simone Cameron abo…
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National Rural News Friday September 13 In today's National Rural News: Bird flu restrictions ease further in Victoria, Farmers call for maintained action against biosecurity threats in NSW, Rural Queensland dentists raise the alarm - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPod…
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More Avian Influenza restrictions in Victoria have eased. Restricted areas around Terang and Meredith are now becoming controlled areas, and birds no longer need to remain inside enclosures. There hasn't been a case of avian influenza detected since June. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with the state's Chief Veterinary Officer Graeme Cooke about t…
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There's lots to talk about in the world of #politas, not least of which, Michael Ferguson resigned as infrastructure minister but he was able to save his position as treasurer ahead of handing down his third budget. We also cover economist Saul Eslake's meltdown on LinkedIn over our last mini-episode as well as a few special announcements. Font PR …
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National Rural News Thursday September 12 In today's National Rural News: Anti-war protests delaying freight operations, farmers reminded to vaccinate livestock, plums bound for Vietnam - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…
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Growers are welcoming the expansion of the stone fruit trade market in Vietnam. Over the past financial year, Vietnam's plum imports have surged by 132 percent. Rural Editor Emily Minney caught up with Summerfruit Australia Chief Executive Trevor Ranford, who says growers are hopeful their product can meet demand. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…
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