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Persuasion by Jane AustenPersuasion 12. | Evening Party InvitationsAnne is visited by the man Mrs Smith revealed as the source of her husband’s demise and determines that she can no longer entertain his company. Her sister, Mary and her husband Charles arrive for a surprise visit and the impending marriage of friends, a true love match, is admired, particularly the support of the parents in promoting happiness over personal ambition. The group argue over where to go in the evening and despite Anne vocalising her wish to attend a play, it is decided that they will all attend the evening party as there are more opportunities fo...2025-07-0539 min
The Camera LifeEP93 Vanessa Gerrans | CEO Ballarat Int. Foto Biennale | The Random Photography ShowIn this episode, Vanessa Gerrans, CEO and Artistic Director of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale, joins the team to share an exclusive preview of the 2025 festival—including headline exhibitions from Mapplethorpe, Campbell Addy, and the powerful legacy of photojournalist Catherine Leroy. Learn how to plan your visit, support emerging photographers, and get involved in Australia’s premier photography celebration. Then, stick around for the Random Show: new gear, film hauls, and an AI photo comp adventure featuring Chicken Man.
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Vanessa Gerrans is CEO & Artistic Director of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale (BIFB Inc). She is deve...2025-06-302h 14
Inside Running Podcast391: Ballarat, Boston and London | Xiamen Diamond League | Run The Tan391: Ballarat, Boston and London | Xiamen Diamond League | Run The Tan
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The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner, Buyer and Professor)#307: Analysing Ballarat’s Property Potential - The Pros, Pitfalls and Lifestyle Insights for Home Buyers and Regional Market InvestorsGot a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMIn today's episode, Mike and Cate tackle a great listener question from Brooke, who asks: "Is Ballarat a no-go for investors, and what about its long-term growth prospects?" With profits from their Perth house and a $690K budget, Brooke and her family are considering a move to regional Victoria — and Ballarat has caught their eye.The duo dive deep into why Ballarat remains one of Victoria's most attractive regional cities, offering both affordability and a hi...2025-04-2844 min
Better with RunningEP243: Ballarat Race Week, with #teamrun2pb athlete Jess Willis & Coach Matt DavyHosts Chris Armstrong and Zacca Newman kick off this Ballarat Marathon focused episode. Chris provides an update on his own training, having run 44kms since the last episode and feeling better with each run. He mentions a mini-session and is looking forward to racing on Sunday, emphasizing that while he's not expecting a fast time, he aims to run a smart race to gain significant benefit and kickstart his year. Zacca shares a brief, memorable encounter he had at yoga and expresses his excitement for the upcoming Ballarat Marathon weekend.Run2PB Athlete Jess Willis joins the...2025-04-231h 01
Persuasion by Jane AustenPersuasion 11. | The Tale of Mrs SmithWe're nominated in the Webby Awards and you can vote for us until April 17. Find out how here: https://bnt.org.au/newsFollowing the opera, Anne visits her childhood friend, Mrs Smith, who has already heard reports of the evening and is eager to hear Anne’s version of events. Mrs Smith believes Anne to be in love and seeks assurance that despite her soon to be raising in rank that Anne will not forget her. Anne’s confusion leads Mrs Smith to reveal her previous connections with the source of all the gossip in B...2025-04-0844 min
THE SDA HOUSING PODCASTEPISODE 289 - SDA Unlocked: Ballarat, VICIn this episode, Debbie is joined by Rob to discuss the situation of SDA Supply & Demand in Ballarat, Victoria, in our monthly SDA Unlocked sub series.This discussion is held against the backdrop of Ballarat as a growth area, developing somewhat as a satellite town of Melbourne. Has the growth of Ballarat in general driven a higher-than-required growth of SDA?Listen on to hear Rob & Debbie discuss the current situation in Ballarat.------------------------------------------------------LEAVE US A GOOGLE REVIEW!SDA ADVISORY SERVICEShttps...2025-03-1618 min
Persuasion by Jane AustenPersuasion 10. | Family ConnectionsBath is a buzz with the gossip of an impending proposal, but the future bride appears unaware, instead being focused on the arrival of her past paramour. Anne’s family continues to make social faux pas by ignoring the newly arrived Captain Wentworth, in a reigniting of conditions that caused Anne to break their engagement eight years prior. Mrs Smith has heard the gossip around town and cryptically comments to Anne on her perception of the impact on their renewed friendship. Italian Opera provides an opportunity for dueling suitors to attempt to gain Anne’s attention and despite her best...2025-01-1641 min
RSN Saturday Raceday MorningsMelbourne Form Panel - Ballarat Cup Raceday (December 7, 2024)RSN form experts Warren Huntly, Mark Hunter and David Gately have done all the form for today's Ballarat Cup Raceday at Ballarat. They provided all their selections and analysis of Ballarat Cup Day at Ballarat on Saturday morning with Unibet's Phil Moyes providing all the latest market updates. YOU WIN SOME. YOU LOSE MORE. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-0645 min
Persuasion by Jane AustenPersuasion 9. | A Surprise EngagementAnne’s time in Bath is improved by the discovery that an old school friend, Mrs Smith (nee Hamilton), lives in town, however, she is shocked at her old friend’s living situation, a consequence of extravagance and the early death of her husband. Despite her lower station in life, Anne chooses to regularly visit her friend, eschewing more socially acceptable invitations, much to the chagrin of her social climbing family. Lady Russell forms an opinion of Mr Elliot’s intentions yet Anne remains unconvinced. An engagement is announced from Lyme bringing joy and hope. The Crofts appear at Bath...2024-10-2751 min
The Underlay - A Clever Choice PodcastGreg Forte from Delta Floorworld BallaratOn our last store visit on the Melbourne tour, we headed to Ballarat and met Greg and his wife Kim, who owns the Floorworld Ballarat store. Greg has been in the flooring industry since he was a teenager and has been a business owner since the age of 19. it's a full house as Matt is joined by Clever Choice GM Michael Roberts and the latest Clever Sales Manager, Ethan Karlar, to talk with Greg about the industry's evolution and just how vital the relationship between supplier and store is to ensure a happy customer.Check out the...2024-09-021h 03
Persuasion by Jane AustenPersuasion 8. | BathAnne’s presence in Bath has little impact on her father, Sir Walter, and eldest sister Elizabeth, who have been enjoying the faster pace of the city. Anne finds a reinvigorated Mr Elliot who has renewed his intentions to respect and fulfill his aristocratic duties, much to Sir Walter’s pleasure and he appears exceedingly attentive to Anne. Sir Walter’s companion, Mrs Clay, is invited to stay longer despite Anne’s arrival, sparking rumours of an inappropriate attachment. Elizabeth and Sir Walter’s obsession with society is exposed as they pursue, somewhat inarticulately acquaintances of higher rank, an activity su...2024-08-2136 min
Persuasion by Jane AustenPersuasion 7. | Lady Russell ReturnsWhilst her sister and brother-in-law remain in Lyme, Anne visits her friend and mentor, Lady Russell. Despite a strained start, the women are able to converse more freely, with Anne revealing her suspicious that Captain Wentworth is attached to Louisa Musgrove. A visit by the duo to the tenants of Kellynch Hall reminds Anne of what her father’s hubris has lost them, and she is also informed that Captain Wentworth has been speaking of her. The return of Mary and her family to Uppercross fills the house with light and laughter, a stark contrast to before where the cl...2024-06-1136 min
Persuasion by Jane AustenPersuasion 6. | LymeCompetition does wonders for reflecting on what might have been as Wentworth observes another man noticing Anne. The Elliot’s cousin, and heir to Kellynch Hall, has coincidentally arrived in Lyme and is staying at the same hotel as the Uppercross party. Having previously rejected the Baronetage, and a family plan to engage him to Anne’s sister Elizabeth, his estrangement from the Elliot’s is still raw for Anne. However, opportunities arise for conversation and clearing of air. Girlish tomfoolery results in injury and the ever-noble Captain Wentworth reflects on his culpability in seeking Anne’s counsel; yet his deme...2024-06-0336 min
Persuasion by Jane AustenPersuasion 5. | Behind the HedgerowMary’s inability to read the room continues as she invites herself on a walk with the Musgrove girls, Anne and Captain Wentworth. Louisa is a terrible flirt and her impropriety leads to idle and potentially damaging gossip being revealed to Captain Wentworth about Anne. An opportunity to visit the stunning seaside town of Lyme provides a much needed intermission to the somewhat claustrophobic environment of Mary and Charles’ home at Uppercross. There, Anne finds she is able to be of assistance to a grieving man, which finally provides her with a sense of accomplishment.This episode cove...2024-05-2847 min
Persuasion by Jane AustenPersuasion 4. | Perpetual EstrangementThe tension in the air whenever Anne and Captain Wentworth are in each other’s presence could be cut with a knife, not that anyone else is paying attention to Anne. All the ladies are enamoured by him and hope that he will pursue a suit for one of them. Alas other men currently pursuing the Musgrove girls are put out at this supposed new competition. Wentworth finally notices Anne, coming to her rescue from the rambunctious actions of her nephew. Why does this affect Anne so? We hope you enjoyed this episode of Ballarat National Theatre’s ad...2024-05-0843 minBetter with RunningEP193: Athlete Jess Willis & Coach Matt Davy - Ballarat Marathon Race RecapIn this episode, Zacca and Chriso switch up the format by bringing on two guests at the start - Jess Willis and her coach Matt Davy. They recap Jess's amazing 2nd place finish at the Ballarat Marathon with a huge new PB of 2:48:40.
Jess and Matt share insights into:
The buildup and training block leading to Ballarat
Challenges faced during the final race week
A detailed race day recap from Jess's perspective
Chris then reviews his experience running the 6km leg at the Run2PB Round 1 event at Jells Park. Despite an eventful lead...2024-05-011h 42
Persuasion by Jane AustenPersuasion 3. | The Captain's ReturnAnne enjoys the refreshing company of her new friends, whilst observing her sister and her husband, Charles’ somewhat disorderly domesticity and, as usual, being overlooked other than to assist in resolving disputes. The dashing Captain Wentworth arrives to visit his sister, the new tenant of Kellynch Hall, resulting in he and Anne meeting for the first time since the dissolution of their engagement. How does his renewed presence impact Anne – and is the love they once shared truly extinguished? Can he ever forgive her for the events of eight years prior?This episode covers chapters 6 and 7 of Jane...2024-04-2849 min
Pride and PrejudiceTrailer - Persuasion by Jane AustenFrom the director who brought you our Webby Award Honouree audiobook podcast production of Pride and Prejudice comes our latest Jane Austen adaption. Our not-for-profit community at Ballarat National Theatre is excited to share Persuasion like you’ve never heard it before, with twenty actors bringing the characters to life, ambient sounds setting the scene and original music compositions to capture your heart and connect you to Austen’s own words. Join us each week as we release new chapters. Find your preferred streaming platform at www.bnt.org.au/podcastsNow streaming.2024-04-2402 min
Persuasion by Jane AustenPersuasion 2. | Past PersuasionsInspired by recent events, Anne looks back over the last few years, recalling how she once wished to marry the dashing Captain Wentworth yet was persuaded to give him up, resulting in his self-imposed exile. Time has provided Anne with wisdom over the event, particularly as she is still unattached. Anne’s youngest sister Mary reports feeling poorly and requests Anne’s company prior to journeying on to Bath. Whilst visiting her sister has its challenges, Anne makes some good-humoured new acquaintances.This episode includes chapters 4 and 5 of Jane Austen's Persuasion.We hope you enjoyed this...2024-04-1936 min
Persuasion by Jane AustenPersuasion 1. | Meet the ElliotsWelcome to Kellynch Hall, the ancestral manor of Sir Walter Elliot and the home of our forgotten and ignored heroine, Anne. Sir Walter, a vain and extravagant man, has found his spending has put them in a challenging financial position and our story begins with the Elliot's being forced to leave their home and rent it out to recoup costs. But it is not any ordinary tenant; it is someone connected to a name never forgotten by Anne, a love long since lost. Will this mean the chance of seeing him again? This episode covers chapters 1 - 3...2024-04-1953 min
Persuasion by Jane AustenTrailer: Jane Austen's PersuasionFrom the director who brought you our Webby Award Honouree audiobook podcast production of Pride and Prejudice comes our latest Jane Austen adaption. Our not-for-profit community at Ballarat National Theatre is excited to share Persuasion like you’ve never heard it before, with twenty actors bringing the characters to life, ambient sounds setting the scene and original music compositions to capture your heart and connect you to Austen’s own words. Join us each week as we release new chapters. Find your preferred streaming platform at www.bnt.org.au/podcastsLet us know you're listening with a me...2024-04-1702 min
The Field - with JJ & DangerThe Field Harnessed: Ballarat Cup Preview.- feat. Mick Stanley & Paul RowseHarnessed: Ballarat Cup Preview.- feat. Mick Stanley & Paul Rowse 00:00 Summer Recap + Ballarat Cup Preview 03:10 - Latest News06:00 - Ballarat Cup Gate Preview07:30 - Mick Stanley Interview23:30 - Paul Rowse Interview38:52 - Ballarat Cup Full Race Preview43:20 - Best BetsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-01-1746 min