‘Our People’ is a podcast series produced for South Gippsland Shire Council, showcasing our diverse community and featuring stories told by South Gippsland residents from all walks of life. Hear stories about the hardships and the successes of living in our regional Victorian community, and unique local perspectives on what makes life in South Gippsland special.
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Kathleen Brack takes a look at some inspiring Landcare people and projects in West Gippsland, Victoria
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Rondinne is a recent addition to Mirboo North, South Gippsland, having built her house and made her home here in South Gippsland during 2020. However, Rondinne’s journey to South Gippsland has been longer and more eventful than most: she’s lived on four continents, having had a professional career taking her to the UK and North America. However, ev…
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Robert Waycott describes his story by borrowing the title of a Thomas Hardy novel: “Return of the Native”. Born and bred in South Gippsland, Robert did as a young person what many of our other subjects of this podcast series did- left as soon as they could! But after returning to South Gippsland and becoming involved in the local community, Robert …
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Many people move to South Gippsland to make a ‘sea change’, and that’s certainly true of Jackie. Her and her family moved to South Gippsland from Central Victoria, with the intention of trying it out for a few years before maybe moving back. However, that doesn’t seem to be happening anytime soon… Jackie tells us her story of what’s keeping her and…
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Jaci Hicken runs Jacican Food Studio in Mirboo North, South Gippsland. Jaci swapped life near the small South Gippsland village of Loch for the bright lights and high-pressure of the television industry. But, as she says, it was always the plan to return to South Gippsland to “grow vegetables and cook”, and you join Jaci from her home and food stud…
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Grab a cup of coffee or go for a walk in Leongatha and it’s likely you’ll see some of Melanie Caple’s work: her murals featuring unique juxtapositions of native flora and abstract, Art-Deco inspired shapes brighten much of the Western side of the central Bair Street, and a few other places besides. The Berrys Creek-based artist and arts manager tak…
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Jay and Kim are organic market gardeners from Bena, in South Gippsland. Hear their story as they tell you all about their business, and their passion for sharing their sustainable agriculture knowledge with everyone from farmers to home veggie-growers. You’ll hear about Kim’s move from the Netherlands to travel Australia with Jay before settling in…
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Coming soon: Our People, presented by South Gippsland Shire Council. This podcast features stories from South Gippsland locals, showcasing our diverse community and featuring stories told by South Gippsland residents from all walks of life. Hear stories about the hardships and the successes of living in our regional Victorian community, and unique …
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Not all people who care for the land look the same. Not all people who care for the land have the same motivations. Meet Matt, Gary, John, Erin and Dan who tell the story of the Heart Morass. They explain how hunters banded together to restore nearly 3000 acres of degraded wetlands.Por Talk to the Hands: Stories of Landcare
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A big-city accountant and property developer buys a farm in the country. Thanks to Landcare, he is embraced into the tiny community. Meet Mark, Jeff and Tony who tell the story of Mark Walters and the Poowong Landcare group. Hear about the importance of Landcare and community, and how Mark turned his property into a Landcare showpiece.…
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25,000 trees is a lot of trees to plant in one week.Meet Dave and hear how he organised a tree planting to help Karl plant out his degraded property.Por Talk to the Hands: Stories of Landcare
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Some country footballers were getting injured on a hard football oval. This provided the spark for the creation of some beautiful wetlands.Meet Mike, John, Carolyn and Steve who tell the story of the Neerim South Wetlands project. They tell us how sometimes great Landcare projects don't even really need to be thought up, managed or finished by Land…
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How did the Nerrena Landcare Group go from "OMG... 100 acres of wetlands is too much to deal" to "YES WE CAN RESTORE THEM!" Meet Jill, Matt and Kate who overcome the overwhelming size of a massive wetlands site to help created a management plan to sustain its future.Por Talk to the Hands: Stories of Landcare
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