Jenny Bourke, President Armidale Can Assist, explains the Can Assist network and how its volunteers
raise funds to give financial assistance and social support to individuals and families with a cancer
diagnosis
Rob Lenenhan, chairperson of Grow Guyra, explains what he sees as the path to the demerger of the
Guyra and Armidale local government areas, and the visit of the Hon. Amanda Cohn NSW MLC
(Greens) at Guyra Bowling Club Tuesday 2 July
Mayor Sam Coupland discusses the ongoing debate around the rail trail project in the local community.
He also highlights the upcoming upgrade to the 80-year-old sewage treatment plant, which uses treated wastewater for irrigation to avoid pollution fines. Local councils face big challenges maintaining critical infrastructure like this.
The podcast also covers the financial troubles of the New Inland Weeds Authority, with over $1.1 million in debt and mismanagement issues. Councils are considering restructuring to handle weed control more efficiently.
Michael is President of St Vincent de Paul Society – Armidale Conference, which is in charge of the drug and alcohol facility, Freeman House, in Armidale. He and Margaret discussed the history of services provided at St Vincent de Paul and the quiet culture of care and service underlying the Catholic church in Australia. Their major fundraiser, The CEO Sleepout, is coming up in August.
‘Garden Guru’ Ned spoke about the origin of the David Austin Rose and his Top 5 Roses
Herb shines the Community Spotlight on one of our locals, Kay Endres. They chat about her journey, living, working in the New England and the success of the Tour De Rocks, raising money for cancer. Great success based on community participation and the humble bicycle.
Interview with Brandan Moylan, NSW Nationals candidate in the upcoming New England by-election. Brendan is No 5 on the vote card.
Interview with Natasha Ledger, Independent candidate in the upcoming New England by-election. Natasha is No 3 on the vote card.
Interview with Duncan Fisher, Independent candidate in the upcoming New England by-election. Duncan is No 4 on the vote card.
Interview with Dorothy Robinson, Greens candidate in the upcoming New England by-election. Dorothy is No 2 on the vote card.
