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68 Cups of Blueberry TeaColorado CoffeeEmbark on a flavourful journey with Colorado Coffee as they share their inspiring story of bringing specialty Colombian coffee to the Australian outback. In this episode, Paulo and Miranda discuss their unique mobile coffee venture, the challenges they've overcome, and their mission to support Colombian coffee communities.2025-07-0330 min68 Cups of Blueberry TeaNick Hunter OAMIn essence, Nick Hunter embodies the spirit of dedication, leadership, and community in Australian sports. From his early days at the Australian National University Boat Club to representing Australia at the 1986 Edinburgh Commonwealth Games, Nick's passion for rowing has been unwavering.Nick shares insights into his transition from athlete to coach, leading the ACT Academy of Sport's rowing program and mentoring athletes to Olympic success. We discuss his role in establishing Rowing ACT as a separate state association and his contributions as the first Australian appointed to the World Rowing Umpiring Commission.Beyond rowi...2025-04-271h 4268 Cups of Blueberry TeaLocal Heroes - Cafe Stepping StoneThe 2025 Australian of the Year Local Heroes for the ACT are Vanessa Brettell and Hannah Costello, co-founders of Cafe Stepping Stone!“Be the change you want to see in the world.”Cafe Stepping Stone is more than just food and coffee. It is a work integration social enterprise that provides job opportunities for migrant and refugee women, helping them overcome barriers to employment upon arrival in Australia. It’s a safe space where these women can rebuild their lives, gain confidence, and make Australia feel like home. From English classes to financial literacy worksh...2025-03-1932 min68 Cups of Blueberry TeaWanaka Horse TrekkingJust an hour's drive from Queenstown, Wānaka offers incredible landscapes, just waiting to be discovered on happy horses.Saddle up and take a ride with Samantha Goos, founder and owner of Wānaka Horse Trekking. The Netherlands didn’t feel like home for Sam, and she was ready for a new adventure, to bring her inner childhood horsey dream to life in New Zealand!Sam has found such a beautiful part of the world, with Wanaka having so much to offer, and she loves sharing years of experience in the New Zealand back...2025-02-1325 min68 Cups of Blueberry TeaParaMatilda Bec JonesBec Jones made her ParaMatildas debut during the International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football Women's World Cup 2024 in Spain, winning 6-2 victory against the United States!
This is a remarkable victory considering that she is an Autoimmune Encephalitis survivor, thanks only to plasma donors.
In early 2020, Bec got sick with Ross River fever, after which she developed post viral fatigue, headaches and flu-like symptoms, and then when she had her wisdom teeth taken out in June that year, she felt like something had changed in her brain. 12 months in-and-out of hospital, having to drop out...2024-12-1833 min68 Cups of Blueberry TeaLexi Sekuless ProductionsLexi Sekuless, the Creative Producer behind the Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, offers a unique opportunity to delve into Canberra's vibrant theatre scene.Lexi is a distinguished Canberra-based actor, director, and producer with over a decade of experience in the performing arts. A graduate of London's Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, she earned first-class honours in their Bachelor of Acting program. During her studies, Lexi had the honour of performing as 'Lady Anne' in Richard III at the Globe Theatre's 2013 Wanamaker Festival.In response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Lexi...2024-09-2944 min68 Cups of Blueberry TeaThe Daughters of DaelLéa Zeestraten has self-published the first book of a four part series, the Daughters of Dael, a heartwarming and exciting exploration of adventure, friendship and self discovery. It has charming characters, thrilling action and I really enjoyed easily visualising each of the scenes.But there is more to Léa than her work as an author. At the age of 24 she was diagnosed with congenital heart disease, a heart condition that one is born with, and basically means having holes in one’s heart, like a cheese grater, that needed patching up to survive.Her s...2024-09-1828 min68 Cups of Blueberry TeaArgentinian TangoDelving into the Argentinian Tango scene with an experienced dancer, Jamie, to learn about the cultural elements behind it, the structure of it (or lack thereof!) and insight into the typical accompanying instrument, the Bandoneon.2024-09-0825 min68 Cups of Blueberry TeaThe 5 Kilo TravellerKatherine Leamy’s travel style is to casually shrug on, a well thought out 5kg backpack (give or take a few hundred grams, for hardcopy novels) and step out with confidence. If this intrigues you, have a listen and start travelling with ease!2024-08-0735 min68 Cups of Blueberry TeaStuart John, Para RowerJoin me for a cuppa with Stuart John, a para rower, sports commentator and a flash back into his life as a travel guide on the hop-on, hop-off tour buses in Europe.2024-07-271h 2068 Cups of Blueberry TeaPetal + Palm"Do something today, your future self will be grateful for."My first cup of blueberry tea is with Jess Redfern, a dynamic entrepreneur and community leader based in Wellington, Central West New South Wales. As the founder and director of Petal + Palm, she curates a diverse range of fashion, homewares, artworks, flowers, and edible treats, creating a unique shopping experience that reflects her powerful dynamic. Her style is characterised as "statement, pink, and chic," influencing both her personal and professional endeavours.Beyond her business, Jess actively contributes to her community through initiatives like "Women of...2024-07-1719 min68 Cups of Blueberry Tea68 Cups IntroDelivered to you on a skateboard, getting excited for many cups of blueberry tea and a chat kinda vibe with this podcast series, to capture people being resilient, creative and amazing.2024-07-1702 min
The National Security PodcastWomen in National Security – episode 6Hosted by the ANU National Security College, the Women in National Security Conference is a forum on the participation of women in Australia’s future national security policy and practice – and the National Security Podcast is here to bring you the highlights.Accessible only by a seasonal four-wheel drive track in Far North Queensland, Wujal Wujal is one of the smallest Aboriginal Shire Councils in Australia. The 51st Battalion of the Far North Queensland Regiment is a long-range reconnaissance unit based in Cairns, who have been responsible for leading the Army’s surveillance forces for maritime border securi...2018-10-291h 05
The National Security PodcastWomen in National Security – episode 5Hosted by the ANU National Security College, the Women in National Security Conference is a forum on the participation of women in Australia’s future national security policy and practice – and the National Security Podcast is here to bring you the highlights.On this fifth episode of the series, Chris Farnham hears from Nicole Renvert about Germany’s ties to the Indo-Pacific, catches up with participants on the final day of the conference, and chats to Huong Le Thu about how Southeast Asia views the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue. This episode is hosted by Gabrielle Kneipp.Wait...2018-10-2738 min
The National Security PodcastWomen in National Security – episode 4Hosted by the ANU National Security College, the Women in National Security Conference is a forum on the participation of women in Australia’s future national security policy and practice – and the National Security Podcast is here to bring you the highlights.On this fourth episode of the series, Chris Farnham hears from Assistant Minister for Home Affairs Linda Reynolds about her career in the national security community, chats to Lydia Khalil about the fall of ISIS and the future of the Caliphate, and catches up with some participants of the conference including Professor Rory Medcalf and ANU Vice...2018-10-2647 min
The National Security PodcastWomen in National Security – episode 3Hosted by the ANU National Security College, the Women in National Security Conference is a forum on the participation of women in Australia’s future national security policy and practice – and the National Security Podcast is here to bring you the highlights.This jam-packed third episode is hosted by Gabrielle Kneipp and was recorded on the first day of the conference. First up, Chris Farnham hears from Matilda House, who opened the event with a Welcome to Country, before catching up with some of the conference attendees for some on-the-ground insights. Last but not least, the National Secu...2018-10-2529 min
The National Security PodcastWomen in National Security – episode 2Hosted by the ANU National Security College, the Women in National Security Conference is a forum on the participation of women in Australia’s future national security policy and practice.From data to deterrence, new technologies to counter-terrorism, Indo-Pacific strategy to the future of power, this sold-out conference features a range of expert speakers to challenge yesterday’s assumptions – and the National Security Podcast is here to bring you the highlights.This second episode is hosted by Gabrielle Kneipp and comes in two parts. First, Chris Farnham hears from conference convenor Jacinta Carroll about diversity in Aus...2018-10-2440 min