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‘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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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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