It was an absolute delight to get back on the mic after some rough times here in Victoria. I can't think of a better guest to kick off the next round of episodes than Joanne Rosanoski from Country Jo's Homemade. Jo sums up what it means to be a

Rob Pearse - Olives Olives

Jun 25th, 2021 58m 23s

Rob and the team at Olives Olives have been growing olives in the wonderful Macedon Ranges for the last 15 years. In addition to the family-operated olive grove of 300 tree's Rob also helps manage other olive groves in the area using his extens

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BONUS: Re-gen Farms Australia Interviews This Local Life

Jun 12th, 2021 30m 45s

A quick bonus episode where we turn the mics around and Re-gen Farms Australia interviews This Local Life about consumer choices when it comes to food. I had a great time being on the other side of the mic and loved the chance to talk about how

Shannon and Steph - Re-gen Farms Australia

May 30th, 2021 55m 1s

Shannon and Steph have been farming for around 5 years and entered the world of farming from what you would say are less traditional backgrounds. Their farming operation, Re-gen Farms Australia, provides some of the highest quality beef I have

Troy de Haas - Professional Orienteering and Sports Management

May 6th, 2021 43m 6s

Troy de Haas was born and raised in Mt Macedon and spent his younger years training in endurance running and orienteering. It could be said that Troy and his Father are responsible for bringing the sport of Orienteering to Mt Macedon and to thi

Ben Holmes and Shannon Wright - Romsey Brewing Co (Daily Lager)

Feb 14th, 2021 1h

What a great way to kick off Season 2. In this episode, we chat to Ben Holmes and Shannon Wright from the Romsey Brewing Company about how their flagship beer "Daily Lager" was born. What a great story about two local guys who wanted to do righ

Chris Steffanoni - Aligned Sports Therapy and Nutrition

Dec 2nd, 2020 1h 18m

I caught up with Chris Steffanoni recently to talk about health, the body, nutrition and endurance. I had been excited to have this conversation for a while now and it didn't disappoint. Chris was raised in the Macedon Ranges and focuses on bri

Mark Grove - Finke Desert Race (Class Winner 2018 250cc)

Nov 18th, 2020 50m 59s

I had the pleasure of sitting down recently for a great chat with Mark Grove.Mark Grove, sponsored by the Penrite Honda Desert Racing Team, has had a very successful career in MotoCross, SuperCross, Enduro and Desert Racing.Mark was at the top

Jessie Rigby - Local Artist

Oct 18th, 2020 51m 42s

Art is something that many people take for granted. Including myself. My chat with Jessie opened my eyes to a few of the practices and processes around creating art and what it means to be an artist. I hope you enjoy our chat. About Jessie: Jes

Bob Nixon - Gisborne Peak Winery

Sep 30th, 2020 1h 1m

I caught up with Bob Nixon from Gisborne Peak Winery to talk about life, wine and what it takes to build a winery from scratch.Gisborne Peak recently submitted 7 wines to to the 2021 Halliday Wine Companion and recived a well deserved 5-Star ra

Katrina Buttigieg - Macedon Ranges Mumma

Aug 17th, 2020 46m 27s

Episode 4: Katrina Buttigieg (Macedon Ranges Mumma)Kat is a writer, blogger, teacher and occasional artist from Gisborne who has love for the Macedon Ranges and is very community orientated.Kat runs a local blog called Macedon Ranges Mumma and

Brad Course - OnCourse Triathlon Coaching

Jul 21st, 2020 1h 10m

Brad Course has completed 18 Ironman races around the world from Australia to New Zealand and twice in Hawaii. He is a 2 time Kona (World Championships) finisher and has a great story about what it takes to get through the 10+ hour Ironman race

Lisa Stanton-Smith - LSS Nutrition

Jun 21st, 2020 46m 51s

Even though I am not always the most responsible with my food choices that doesn't mean I don't have a passion for nutrition. Good nutrition, in my opinion is essential not just for athletes but for the every day person as well.Regardless if yo

Tiffani Clingin - Liberty Health

May 18th, 2020 1h 24m

Welcome to This Local Life! I caught up with Tiffani Clingin from Liberty Health in Gisborne to talk about all things health and happiness.Tiffani has been living and working in mental health in the Macedon Ranges area for over 25 years and we