Big Little Small Talk

Sometimes...when you can't get your mental health sorted...everyday feels like you're climbing a mountain.

Today, Megan talks to a small selection of a random bunch of Toowoomba locals who have decide to climb to Everest Base Camp. They are raising money and awareness for Toowoomba's Momentum Mental Health. 

To donate visit the Momentum Mental Health Website - https://everest-base-camp-challenge-2023.raisely.com/megan-ohara-sullivan

David Iliffe's voice is probably more recognisable than his face. He is the long standing breakfast broadcaster on the local ABC. David comes from a family steeped in radio and television history. Hear how his parents were the vanguard of Brisbane Children's Television and how his mother won a Logie.

Hugh Krenske is a true environmentalist. He and his wife Kay have “rewilded” their suburban house block to become a dry rainforest. But what keeps them busy is volunteering; weeding Toowoomba’s Escarpment Parks. Hugh’s story is compelling, a man ahead of his time.

Brendon Quirey's career has been varied. From projectionist to publican, from steel to student. Currently Brendon and his partner Fiona are the hardworking owners of the Get Chopped brand that marries muscle cars, venues and community spirit. Find out how they do it.

Ian Whan lives in the beautiful Felton Valley. In 2008 he was involved in the David and Goliath fight to save this precious piece of country from an open cut coal mine. Find out how Friends of Felton did it and the legacy's left.

Peter Frazer is a bush poet. Peter recites beautifully here today as well explaining what constitutes bush poetry. It turns out, it doesn't have to be solely about living in the country. It can be about shopping trolleys or the belief that Christmas should always be spelt with a "C" and not an "X".

For seven years, Megan did a program called “The Political Panel” on ABC Southern Queensland. Long standing journalist Belinda Sanders hosted the show and Megan’s first “opponent” was ex MP Stuart Copeland.

After 23 years at the ABC, Belinda is moving on….after one last Political Panel. Megan, Belinda and Stuart reminisce about the good times.

Imagine having a progressive lung disease that literally, takes your breath away. Imagine being a professional singer and  not being able to breath let alone sing. Hear how April Hitzke received a double lung transplant, how her husband Nathan supported her and at the same time cared for their special needs daughter Chloe.

Professor Jonti Horner is an astrophysicist and and astrobiologist. He’s also an educator, so above all else, he loves to teach people about space. Let Jonti spark your astronomical curiosity. You too will ask the question; “Are we alone, is there life elsewhere?” Recorded November 25 2022

Lyndall Hill loves words; the written word, the spoken word, the heard word, the read word. Lyndall loves words so much she started Word Fest Toowoomba.

Her enthusiasm is infectious, her energy remarkable. Get on board Lyndall's word train. First aired on 102.7 FM Toowoomba 15 November 2022