The “Cobden – Now We’re Talking” podcast is intended to give listeners – local community, visitors, and former Cobden residents – the opportunity to learn about Cobden. It is hoped it will stimulate a desire to delve further into various aspects of Cobden’ history, culture, sport and community activities.

In this first podcast we bring you insights from two very active Cobden residents.

First you can be fascinated by the recollections of one of our elder “statespersons”, Alma McDonald, whose 90 years have been spent growing up and living in Cobden. Alma has been one of our most influential residents over that time, and this is the first of several segments from an extended conversation with Alma. Some of Alma’s recollections will stir memories for our older folk and have our younger people scratching their heads – what is a “thunder-box?”

Then, in contrast with Alma’s insights, we have a chat with a young mum who talks about the impact of the coronavirus on herself and her family living and working in Cobden. Jo Beard, mother of two boys and our local Corangamite Shire councillor, talks openly about the challenges the pandemic and the associated restrictions have created for an active family in 2020.

We are proud to present Cobden’s first podcast on behalf of Progressing Cobden Inc.