Big Little Small Talk

Big Little Small Talk

By Megan O'Hara Sullivan and 102.7 FM ToowoombaSociety & CulturePersonal Journals
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Big Little Small Talk episodes

  • John Dornbusch

    John Dornbusch is the Chancellor of UniSQ. John grew up in Toowoomba, the much loved youngest child. He won a scholarship to do teaching at the Darling Downs Institute of Advanced Education (as it was known then) in 1972. On the surface, it seems John hasn't gone far, but nothing could be further from the truth.

    51 min
  • Lance Smith AM

    Asked to describe himself in three words Lance Smith AM said "A Happy Chappy". Lance has been a diver, an entertainer, an author, an event organiser, a tourism ambassador, a Councillor and so much more. A fascinating and insightful interview.

    53 min
  • Rhonda Weston

    Rhonda Weston is a force of nature. She is the immediate past president of U3A Toowoomba. From belly dancing to pickle ball to philosophy, U3A offers it all.

    Hear how Rhonda embraced U3A and U3A embraced her.

    52 min
  • Alyce Nelligan

    Alyce Nelligan (Speedy) is a disability advocate, a political activist, a social media influencer and a model. If that's not enough she's the mother to 3 young children and a farmers daughter. Hear Alyce's remarkable story, told with grit, determination and humour.

    51 min
  • Kerry Saul

    After 25 years at Toowoomba's iconic Empire Theatre, General Manager Kerry Saul has downed tools. He's seen many changes, many shows, many performers and has an incredible story to tell.

    Listen as Kerry tells the story of the original "Empire Pictures" to a building that brought down a sitting Council.

    50 min
  • Food Assist - Annette Rose & Paul Wilson

    Annette Rose is the CEO of a self-funded, public benevolent organisation Acts Care Group. Paul Wilson is the project development manager. Together they feed around 2500 people, provide accommodation and support services to many. Outside work, their lives are full and diverse; diamond grading, disAbility Awards and Dolly Parton. Listen to find out who does what.

    51 min
  • Give A F Over Fifty: Pittsworth Women's Shed

    Ursula, Gail and Glynn from the Pittsworth Women's Shed share what they give a "F over Fifty" about.

    In the third of Megan's series "Give a F Over Fifty" which is part Wordfest programming, the women discuss their views on fun, fitness, family, finance and food.

    50 min
  • Shane Sullivan

    Shane Sullivan is the CEO of the reformed mighty Western Clydesdales rugby league team. Toowoomba and the South West has a rich history as a breeding ground of rugby league greats. Listen to how Shane plans to bring back the glory days of winning teams here on the Downs.

    51 min
  • Tyrone Phillips

    Tyrone Phillips is a fire twirler. He is a self taught performer who started his journey when his mother brought home a set of juggling sticks. Then he set them on fire!


    Recorded June 2022

    49 min
  • Louise Noble

    Louise Noble is the founder of The Mulberry Project. The Mulberry Project turns under-utilised land onto market gardens, healing through growing produce, providing sustenance and income to new migrants.

    Recorded May 2022

    51 min

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Megan O'Hara Sullivan has interviewed countless Toowoomba region locals. Megan feels that everyone has their own story to tell and every one is worth listening to and you'll hear it all on Big Little…