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Pridefinder: The Rainbow Road Trip PodcastCath - WangarattaCath (she/her) is a later-in-life lesbian, community advocate, and proud mother living in Wangaratta, Victoria.In this episode, Cath shares her journey of self-discovery and coming out in her 50s after spending much of her life conforming to societal expectations. She reflects on growing up in a culture where being with a woman never seemed like an option, her experience navigating relationships, and the turning point that led her to embrace her identity. Cath also opens up about her recent marriage breakup, the importance of self-reflection, and her involvement with LINE Wangaratta, where she hopes to...2025-04-1819 min
This is WangarattaZonta WangarattaThe Wangaratta chapter of Zonta has been helping and encouraging our women and girls since 1988. And the current president of Zonta Wangaratta, Elizabeth Wilson, chatted to Kylie about all the great work they’re doing to help empower and encourage women to achieve their full potential. Zonta Wangaratta website Zonta Wangaratta Facebook2025-02-2821 min
This is WangarattaWangaratta Kennel Obedience Dog ClubKevin Felmingham and Marion Gray talk to Kylie about the Wangaratta Kennel & Obedience Dog Club and how the club has been part of the Wangaratta community for decades. With an emphasis on positively reinforcing good behaviours, and training the owners as well as the dogs, they’ve created a wonderful space for dogs and their owners not just to learn, but to develop friendships and connections. WKODC Facebook WKODC website2025-01-3125 min
This is WangarattaWangaratta Community GardenGardening has many benefits to people's mental and physical health, their food literacy, and overall wellbeing. But when you overlay a community garden to this, these benefits are accompanied with social connection, friendships, and knowledge sharing. And this is just what the Wangaratta Community Garden does for Wangaratta. In this episode, Eric Bittner talks to Kylie about the Wangaratta Community Garden and the role it plays in our community. Wangaratta Community Garden - Facebook2024-10-3124 min
Solidarity BreakfastVoices for Palestine II Seismic blasting still a threat II Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues II This is the week that was II Democritus evening The women's voices IIVoices for Palestine here II Senator David Shoebridge and a darling 8 year old Palestinian/ Australian boy call for justice and peace for Palestine in this weeks report for the Sydney Oct 13th rally in Hyde Park send by Vivian Langford from #3cr Climate Action ShowSeismic blasting still a threat here II We speak with AMCS Oil and Gas Campaign Manager Louise Morris about the win against TGS which had originally proposed plans to conduct seismic blasting over 77,000 square kilometres of ocean between Victoria’s Otway coast and Tasmania’s north west, including inside a Commonwealth marine park – an area larger than th...2024-10-2500 min
Bent NotesSerge talks all things Wangaratta Festival!Serge Carnovale visited the Bent Notes studio to chat about his new role this year as the Artistic Director of the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues.
Serge spoke about the range of artists appearing across the many venues in and around Wangaratta and the venue-based ticketing system introduced this year, as the festival is re-born alongside the National Jazz Awards – this year for Saxophone.
This years artist roster includes Vince Jones, Hetty Kate, Mark Fitzgibbon, Ilaria Crociani, Kellie Santin, Tamara Kuldin, Julien Wilson, Jack Earle, High Society and lots more!
Find more det...2024-09-2918 min
This is WangarattaWangaratta Book Circle / U3A WangarattaThe Wangaratta Book Circle provides a space to connect with others who share a love of reading. Apart from exploring various genres and authors, providing the opportunity for critical thinking and meaningful conversation, the Book Circle also fosters a sense of community and connection. U3A Wangaratta are providing the opportunity for our older residents to explore new interests and expand social connections. Learning in later years can lead to a more enriched and satisfying life, promoting mental agility and overall well-being, and the U3A offer a diverse range of courses. Wangaratta Book Circle...2024-08-3126 min
This is WangarattaWangaratta SESWe talk to Jess Zuber from the SES Wangaratta Unit about the critical role they play in helping our community in times of need following natural disasters. It's hard to know where rural communities like Wangaratta would be without the SES's quick response, expertise and dedication, and Jess talks about what they do and how the Wangaratta community can get involved. Call 132 500 for flood, storm, tsunami and earthquake emergency. For life-threatening emergencies call Triple Zero (000). Facebook: Wangaratta SES Website: SES Victoria2024-02-2923 min
This is WangarattaWangaratta LibraryWe start the new year at the Wangaratta Library, but we talk about more than just books! Loueen Twyford and Tanya Hopper cover all the many and varied services and programs on offer. So if you're looking for a place to connect with groups, engage with programs, find some fun for the kids, and maybe read a book or two, then our library is the community loungeroom you need. Wangaratta Library - Facebook Wangaratta Library2024-01-3123 min
This is WangarattaWangaratta Carevan / Loaves and FishesIn this episode we talk to two of our emergency food relief services, including Trudy Cornish from the Wangaratta Carevan and David Still from Anglicare's Loaves and Fishes program. Both provide an invaluable service to the Wangaratta community, whether it's the cooked meals by the Carevan (available Mon-Wed at Apex Park between 6pm-7pm), or groceries and essential items from the Loaves and Fishes program. Wangaratta Carevan website Wangaratta Carevan Facebook Loaves and Fishes phone: 03 5723 7900 Loaves and Fishes email: adminwangaratta@anglicarevic.org.au Loaves and Fishes 2023-11-3042 min
Pridefinder: The Rainbow Road Trip PodcastClaire - WangarattaClaire (she/they) is a transgender person who works as an oral health therapist in Wangaratta.In this episode, Claire discusses her journey that has brought her to beginning her transition around a year ago. She speaks about how the support of her wife helped her to make the discovery and what it was like to engage with the health services in Wangaratta. Claire was also a part of the My Self: Portrait Series workshops at LINE Wangaratta and discusses with us her process and the artwork she has been creating. There are no significant trig...2023-10-0514 min
Pridefinder: The Rainbow Road Trip PodcastKian - WangarattaKian (he/him) is a trans, gender fluid male who moved to Wangaratta around 3 years ago.In this episode, Kian discusses how he has found community within Wangaratta, particularly at LINE (LGBTQIA+ in the North East). He shares that as a country boy, he found the city to be overwhelming, so having a safe space in a smaller town to connect is really important. Kian also uses an electric wheelchair and so reflects on the ways that regional towns can be both more and less accessible in different ways. There are no significant trig...2023-10-0212 min