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Shire President Mick Bennett provides a fortnightly five minute overview to SEN Spirit radio presenter Naomi Pearce on news, events, programs and projects being delivered by Dardanup Shire Council.

Shire President Mick Bennett provides a fortnightly five minute overview to SEN Spirit radio presenter Naomi Pearce on news, events, programs and projects being delivered by Dardanup Shire Council.

Shire President Mick Bennett provides a fortnightly five minute overview to SEN Spirit radio presenter Naomi Pearce on news, events, programs and projects being delivered by Dardanup Shire Council

Shire President Mick Bennett provides a fortnightly five minute overview to SEN Spirit radio presenter Naomi Pearce on news, events, programs and projects being delivered by Dardanup Shire Council.

Shire President Mick Bennett provides a five minute overview to SEN Spirit radio presenter Naomi Pearce on news, events, programs and projects being delivered by the Dardanup Shire Council.

“Out of adversity comes opportunity” Benjamin Franklin

On our final episode of My Place. My People. Richard meets Burekup local and founder of vintage upcycled clothing store ‘Happy Little Cacti’ Shelby Irene Gray.

Our gen z guest shares about how during one of the most challenging periods of her life, she managed to find hope and purpose through upcycling sustainable fashion and a positive connection to the community.

Shelby expresses her vision and hopes to support young women to have a more positive and powerful future.

The Roelands Mission has always been a place of many stories. This week's guest Les Wallam is someone who knows the history of the Roelands Mission well as he entered the mission as a young toddler. The Indigenous Elder shares about his experience at the Mission including how he became known as a legend within the community in his younger years. Les shares stories from his younger years and how he was called back to this beautiful area of the South West to help assist in the development and rebuilding of the now known Roelands Village. Les is a huge contributor to the Roelands community and is heavily involved in keeping the local Aboriginal culture alive. It is through his volunteering contribution that Les was recognised as the 2019 RAC volunteer award winner.

To learn more about the Roelands Village and see how you enjoy a weekend away on this beautiful 500-acre land. Please visit www.roelandsvillage.com.au or call 9726 3606.

Photo credit: to ABC SouthWest.

The Country Women’s Association has had a long, rich history and has been at the heart of country life for almost 100 years! Feeding families, preparing delicious food from their famous CWA cookbook, baking for loved ones and communities in need. However, on this week’s episode, we learn that there is so much more to the privilege of being a CWA member. Kahlia Murray is former president of the new generation of CWA members in Burekup ‘River Valley Belles’. Kahlia speaks to the opportunities she has had through her involvement with the organisation such as discovering new friendships, hobbies and skills while having the chance to advocate for issues that are important to her and her community.

Traditionally seen as an organisation for older women to come together and connect, Kahlia shares how the CWA has grown to move with the times and how being a member has had a significant impact on her life and her community.

CWA River Valley Belles is always looking for new members to welcome into their group. If you would like more information on their group, please search CWA River Valley Belles on Facebook or email [email protected]

Have you visited the beloved Gnomesville?

Do you know how it all got started?

Our guest on this week’s episode was there from the beginning when the first gnomes appeared. Still today she has people from all around the globe sending gnomes to her to place in Gnomesville.

Wellington Mill local and accommodation owner of Kingtree Lodge Cheryl Rourke recalls in this episode about the growth and changes she has witnessed in her business, the Ferguson Valley over the years, and most recently how  COVID-19 has affected her and the area. The former teacher shares about the physical and emotional adjustments she needed to make; plus the community support she received to help her late husband continue to live in the home and the community he loved while battling Parkinson's disease.

To find out more about Kingtree lodge you can visit http://kingtreelodge.com.au/

To see for yourself the magical place that is Gnomesville search Lot 4059 Wellington Mill Rd, Wellington Mill WA 6236 on any navigation app.

‘Music is the universal language of mankind’ – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

In this week’s episode, Richard chats with former Henty local Dylon Newport about studying composing at one of the world’s leading performing arts academy WAAPA during a global pandemic. During this episode, Dylan shares the creative process to develop his featured hits on the iconic triple J Unearthed and about his hopes for a music-filled future. He also shares about the endless possibilities of music creation in this modern tech-filled world.

To wrap your ears around Dylon’s music feature in our podcast intro, search ‘Newport’ on any music stream app.

*Please be advised some tracks contain explicit language*