Episodes
58
Aug. 27, 2026
Hon Casey Hiscutt MLC - Fair Play to Restore a Lost Tasmanian Show Day
Every private-sector employee in Tasmania receives eleven legal public holidays each year.
In Central Coast, they receive just ten.
And the strange thing is: nobody actually decided to take that day away.
When the federal Fair Work Act replaced Tasmania’s state awards in 2009, the Show Day entitlement that had existed in those awards for generations quietly disappeared.
The Statutory Holidays Act 2000 had never listed Central Coast because the awards already provided for the day.The result w...
In Central Coast, they receive just ten.
And the strange thing is: nobody actually decided to take that day away.
When the federal Fair Work Act replaced Tasmania’s state awards in 2009, the Show Day entitlement that had existed in those awards for generations quietly disappeared.
The Statutory Holidays Act 2000 had never listed Central Coast because the awards already provided for the day.The result w...
57
Aug. 26, 2026
Lincoln Quilliam - What Else Do 1,300 New Tourists Want in Queenstown?
1,300 new visitors came to Queenstown last year. $840,000 is how much they spent. Why?
Lincoln created a new type of tourist for the Tasmanian tourism industry.
We talk about why, how, and what these high-spend tourists enjoy.
What else should local business owners offer on the journey to their own Tasmanian dreams?
About Trail Ventures
Lincoln created a new type of tourist for the Tasmanian tourism industry.
We talk about why, how, and what these high-spend tourists enjoy.
What else should local business owners offer on the journey to their own Tasmanian dreams?
About Trail Ventures
56
May 27, 2026
George Elkhair – Advance a Fairer Tasmania
George Elkhair invests his time in board of director roles that tackle youth homelessness, migrant support, and cancer care across Tasmania.
In this conversation, George and Adam explore why people who control the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors must work together, why the best investment a community can make is in people, and the hidden financial cost of staying silent about unfairness.
Contact by connecting with George Elkhair via LinkedIn
In this conversation, George and Adam explore why people who control the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors must work together, why the best investment a community can make is in people, and the hidden financial cost of staying silent about unfairness.
Contact by connecting with George Elkhair via LinkedIn
55
April 15, 2026
Dr. Paris Buttfield-Addison: Story Game Theory Building the Tasmanian Economy
Paris shares invaluable thoughts, insights, and vision across the board.
Links to content discussed:
Dr. Paris Buttfield-Addison
Secret Labs
Yarn Spinner
Tas Game Makers
Level Up Tasmania Event
8 Kind of Fun Paper
Everything Is A Story: Journalist Nick Bilton Thinks AI Might End Humanity
Links to content discussed:
Dr. Paris Buttfield-Addison
Secret Labs
Yarn Spinner
Tas Game Makers
Level Up Tasmania Event
8 Kind of Fun Paper
Everything Is A Story: Journalist Nick Bilton Thinks AI Might End Humanity
53
Sept. 21, 2025
The Hon Peter Gutwein - Why join The Big Tassie Walk
Sign Up Here - https://the-big-tassie-walk.raiselysite.com
Sign Up Here - www.mrctas.org.au
Sign Up Here - www.mrctas.org.au
52
Aug. 8, 2025
Sandra Rowden & Idell Wadley - Future Film Makers Lab in Northwest Tasmania
The Future Film Makers Lab offers free, government-funded filmmaking workshops across Ulverstone, Devonport, Sheffield, and Wilmot.
Open to beginners, this two-part series (August & November) covers storytelling, camera work, lighting, and sound, with expert guidance from award-winning filmmakers Holly Winter and Riley Sapsford.
Participants will have time between sessions to create a short film, receive mentoring and editing tips. Our aim is that each participant will have a finished short fi...
Open to beginners, this two-part series (August & November) covers storytelling, camera work, lighting, and sound, with expert guidance from award-winning filmmakers Holly Winter and Riley Sapsford.
Participants will have time between sessions to create a short film, receive mentoring and editing tips. Our aim is that each participant will have a finished short fi...
51
Aug. 5, 2025
Idell Wadley - Spring Time at Wilmot Country Market on Sept 06
***Wild Times at Wilmot***
On Saturday September 6th the picturesque village of Wilmot will come to life in a showcase of local vendors, history and car enthusiasts.
Wilmot Country Market - Spring Edition offers over 20 unique stall holders with everything from hand made skin care to African jewellery.
Wilmot Car and Bike meets will take over the main street and local store with cars and bikes from all over the region.
Wilmot Historic Museum is hosting around 30 special guests as part of the...
On Saturday September 6th the picturesque village of Wilmot will come to life in a showcase of local vendors, history and car enthusiasts.
Wilmot Country Market - Spring Edition offers over 20 unique stall holders with everything from hand made skin care to African jewellery.
Wilmot Car and Bike meets will take over the main street and local store with cars and bikes from all over the region.
Wilmot Historic Museum is hosting around 30 special guests as part of the...
50
Aug. 1, 2025
Andrea Courtney - Resilience Road
ANU National Security College launches Australia-wide consultations on attitudes to security
Community Consultations - Understanding Australian attitudes to security.
Community Consultations - Understanding Australian attitudes to security.
49
July 12, 2025
Adam Martin - Community Consultation requires two-way skill in storytelling
Adam Martin shares his valuable thoughts on how Community Consultation has been working as a process in Northwest Tasmania.
And how important the skill level of storytelling is for all parties involved to the outcome.
Link to the Ted Talk mentioned by Adam Martin:
Complexity, citizen engagement in a post-social media time | David Snowden | TEDxUniversityofNicosia
https://www.ted.com/talks/david_snowden_david_snowden_complexity_and_citizen_engagement_in_a_post_social_media_world/transcript
And how important the skill level of storytelling is for all parties involved to the outcome.
Link to the Ted Talk mentioned by Adam Martin:
Complexity, citizen engagement in a post-social media time | David Snowden | TEDxUniversityofNicosia
https://www.ted.com/talks/david_snowden_david_snowden_complexity_and_citizen_engagement_in_a_post_social_media_world/transcript
48
May 14, 2025
Craig Heppell - Upskilling to Tell the Stories that Empower Your Business
Craig highlights the important power of storytelling in business.
He draws on his diverse career. It includes experience as detective in the NSW Police Force.
He also shares insights on how effective storytelling can differentiate a business in a competitive market, build trust, and foster deeper connections with the audience.
Heppell argues that companies must use stories to effectively convey their values, mission, and the unique benefits they offer.
The conversation also touches on the ro...
He draws on his diverse career. It includes experience as detective in the NSW Police Force.
He also shares insights on how effective storytelling can differentiate a business in a competitive market, build trust, and foster deeper connections with the audience.
Heppell argues that companies must use stories to effectively convey their values, mission, and the unique benefits they offer.
The conversation also touches on the ro...
47
May 7, 2025
Sandra Rowden-Rich : Who is Concerned for Wilmot's Social Cohesion?
Sandra shares her thoughts on the Milk Road podcast.
46
May 1, 2025
Dax McHarg - Who Is Thinking About Wilmot's Mental Health?
Want to email Dax?
Email for Dax: dodamcharg@gmail.com
Email for Dax: dodamcharg@gmail.com
45
Dec. 15, 2024
Linda Cockburn & Dr. Alexis Wadsley - Why Read The Quiet Revolution
LINK TO PURCHASE THE BOOK - THE QUIET REVOLUTION
AMAZON - https://www.amazon.com.au/Quiet-Revolution-Working-Species-Survives-ebook/dp/B0CSBR7ZH7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=212CQYENJB2UL&keywords=the+quiet+revolution&qid=1707645399&s=books&sprefix=the+quiet+revolution%2Cstripbooks%2C339&sr=1-1
TOGETHER PRESS - https://www.togetherpress.com.au/product/the-quiet-revolution/
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Linda Cockburn - lintrezza@bigpond.com
AMAZON - https://www.amazon.com.au/Quiet-Revolution-Working-Species-Survives-ebook/dp/B0CSBR7ZH7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=212CQYENJB2UL&keywords=the+quiet+revolution&qid=1707645399&s=books&sprefix=the+quiet+revolution%2Cstripbooks%2C339&sr=1-1
TOGETHER PRESS - https://www.togetherpress.com.au/product/the-quiet-revolution/
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Linda Cockburn - lintrezza@bigpond.com
44
Nov. 7, 2024
Sophie Krantz – The Middle Man is Dead. Long Live the Middle Man.
Website - https://www.sophiekrantz.com
Substack - https://substack.com/@sophiekrantz
Exponential Organisation Framework:
https://web.openexo.com/begin-your-transformation/
Substack - https://substack.com/@sophiekrantz
Exponential Organisation Framework:
https://web.openexo.com/begin-your-transformation/
43
Sept. 5, 2024
James H. Redgrave in Railton – Connecting Northwest Tasmanians using a Simple Story Formula
CONTACT INFORMATION
James H. Redgrave
email: jredgrave2022@gmail.com
mobile: 0490 848 698
James H. Redgrave
email: jredgrave2022@gmail.com
mobile: 0490 848 698
42
Aug. 28, 2024
Stu Davison of HighGround Dairy – Storytelling is a Darwinian Skill
Stu used to work as a dairy farmer in New Zealand but now works in the Information Economy.
Contact Information for Stu Davison at HighGround Dairy
stu.davison@highgrounddairy.com
www.highgrounddairy.com
Contact Information for Stu Davison at HighGround Dairy
stu.davison@highgrounddairy.com
www.highgrounddairy.com
41
Aug. 7, 2024
Cyndia Hilliger of The Waterfront Wynyard Motel – Storytelling as a Skill to Negotiate
Contact Information for Cyndia Hilliger
cyndia@waterfrontwynyard.com
www.waterfrontwynyard.com
cyndia@waterfrontwynyard.com
www.waterfrontwynyard.com
40
June 23, 2024
Dr. Kingsley Jones – Demand Chains or only Supply Chains?
Dr. Jones sheds light on why it makes sense to talk not exclusively about Supply Chains but also Demand Chains.
Contact Details for Dr. Kingsley Jones of Jevons Global
https://jevonsglobal.com/contact-us/
info@jevonsglobal.com
Contact Details for Dr. Kingsley Jones of Jevons Global
https://jevonsglobal.com/contact-us/
info@jevonsglobal.com
39
April 8, 2024
Ronika Thapa – Solving a potato chip problem at the ground level
Contact details for Ronika.
Ronika Thapa
PhD Candidate
University of Tasmania/ Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
Email: Ronika.thapa@utas.edu.au
Mobile 04 59 519 496
Ronika Thapa
PhD Candidate
University of Tasmania/ Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
Email: Ronika.thapa@utas.edu.au
Mobile 04 59 519 496
38
March 8, 2024
Tameka Page – Myth Busting across Northwest Tasmania
Contact details for Tameka Page at West Northwest Working Email – tpage@wnwworking.com.au Phone – 0490 865 462 Website: https://wnwworking.com.au
37
Feb. 6, 2024
Michelle Frost - King Islander on a Zen Run
https://fitmindfitbody.co/podcast/
https://zenrun.app/
https://zenrun.app/
36
Jan. 24, 2024
Alistair Chong – Tasmanian Serial Entrepreneur says, "Send Me Your Problems"
Email Alistair here:
info@corpsecretary.com
info@corpsecretary.com
34
Jan. 10, 2024
Martin Anderson of Ionata – Tasmanian Digital Economy Artisan
Contact details for Martin Anderson of Ionata
www.ionata.com.au
https://ionata.com.au/other-enquiries/
www.ionata.com.au
https://ionata.com.au/other-enquiries/