Get Frank with Mitch McPherson

GALF is back again with none other than Brent Costelloe joining me today.

This week we covered: Run the Bridge, a rich Tassie Footy history, AFL is back and so is cyclone Alfred, Farmgate Market one of worlds best, Collins Street bike lane, brave police, live reporting, and much more!

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After a bit of a hiatus, GALF is back!

Alex Johnstone joined me this week to as usual, cover off on all the big news across the globe.

Turning 40 (AJ), today's latest Macquarie Point Stadium Poll on who does and doesn't want it, the closure of our Hobart Private Maternity Ward, Jack Jumpers are SOLD, and would you roll into a public sauna.

All that and more, on episode 53 of Get a Little Frank!

In 2012, Melissa and Peter McGuinness’ son Jordan was involved in a vehicle incident that resulted in his death, and the death of four others.

He was speeding and under the influence of alcohol and marijuana.​

Since then, Melissa and Peter have gone on to establish YOU CHOOSE, a program centered around youth road safety that advocates for changed driving behaviors.  ​

To learn more about Peter and Melissa's organisation YOU CHOOSE: www.youchooseyrs.org.au​

For more information on RACT’s More Than A Statistic campaign: https://www.ract.com.au/community/more-than-a-statistic​

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While riding his motorbike through a traffic light intersection 15 years ago, Callan Hume’s life changed in an instant when a driver ran a red light and crashed into him.​

In this episode Callan speaks openly about his

While many years may have passed since his accident, at times in this episode Callan’s words are a raw, honest reminder of all that he’s endured.​

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Thirty years ago at the end of a white-water rafting trip, engineering graduate Paul Allen was still wet from

In this episode we’ll get frank with Paul, as he

For more information on RACT’s More Than A Statistic campaign: https://www.ract.com.au/community/more-than-a-statistic 

To learn more about Paul and his woodworking projects: www.pallendesigns.info

To learn more about the Brian Injury Association of Tasmania, visit  www.biat.org.au

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In this episode we’ll get frank with Katrina Ostrenski, an experienced paramedic who recently became Director of Education for Ambulance Tasmania.

Providing incredible insight and speaking to the realities of being a paramedic, in this episode 'Kat’ shares first-hand experience as someone who’s regularly tasked with the role of saving lives at vehicle accidents.

Her attitude is infectiously upbeat and the stories she shares are a powerful reminder to be safe wherever you can.

For more information on RACT’s More Than A Statistic campaign visit - https://www.ract.com.au/community/more-than-a-statistic 

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After having a few 'knockoff' drinks, Nicho Baily's life took a dramatic turn when he was involved in a single-vehicle

Living with an acquired brain injury, in this episode you’ll hear how the impacts of

At certain points, you'll hear Nicho read from a pre-prepared statement. He does this to ensure that the powerful safety messages he wants to convey are

For more information on RACT’s More Than A Statistic campaign visit - https://www.ract.com.au/community/more-than-a-statistic ​

To learn more about the Brian Injury Association of Tasmania, visit www.biat.org.au ​

Thirty years ago, Maggie Veness lost her daughter Mandy in a single-vehicle accident.

Since then, she’s channeled her grief into helping others, dedicating herself to volunteer work while raising her grandson, Tim.

In this powerful episode, Maggie shares her heartfelt

Her story is heartbreaking, but her strength and courage

For more information on RACT’s More Than A Statistic campaign: https://www.ract.com.au/community/more-than-a-statistic

To learn more about the Road Trauma Support Service: https://roadtraumasupport.org.au

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In this episode we’ll get frank with Andrew Bovill from Tasmania Police and Drummond Williamson from Tasmania Fire Service. ​

With their combined experience of close to four decades in emergency services they speak from the

They recount lived experiences and share the simple

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In this first collaborative episode with RACT we’ll get frank

With an infectiously positive attitude, Kirby shares the realities of what it's like to survive a major car accident, and the lifelong effects this has had on her and her family.    ​

Her honesty is raw, and her outlook is inspirational. ​

For more information on RACT’s More Than A Statistic campaign visit - https://www.ract.com.au/community/more-than-a-statistic ​

To learn more about the support services mentioned in

For more on Kirby and to checkout her book Better

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