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Ashli Beards: Her Story and Priorities for Mornington | Inspired to Soar with Hannah

In this episode of Inspired to Soar with Hannah, I welcome Asli i Beards, who is running for One Nation in the electorate of Mornington at the upcoming Victorian state election.

We explore her background, what inspired her to enter politics and what she hopes to achieve for the Mornington community.

Our conversation covers the issues affecting everyday lives, including the cost of living, housing and homelessness, roads and potholes, community safety and access to healthcare.

As a mental health and anti-bullying advocate, a person living with a disability and an NDIS participant, I also ask about mental health services, disability inclusion and the importance of reliable support.

Beyond politics, we discuss how Ash looks after her wellbeing, what keeps her grounded and her message to voters ahead of the election.

Listen to get to know Ash and hear her perspective on the future of Mornington.

🎙️ Inspired to Soar with Hannah – Peter Angelico | One Nation Candidate for Hastings

Welcome to another episode of Inspired to Soar with Hannah, where real stories spark real change!

In today's episode, Hannah welcomes Peter Angelico, One Nation's candidate for Hastings in the upcoming Victorian state election.

We discuss Peter's background, his journey into politics, why he wants to represent Hastings and the issues affecting our local community.

🎧 In this episode:

• Getting to know Peter Angelico

• The upcoming Victorian state election

• Roads, potholes and local maintenance

• Crime and community safety

• Cost-of-living pressures

• Mental health and wellbeing

• Disability inclusion and the NDIS

• Peter's priorities if elected

• Life outside politics and staying grounded

This episode gives listeners an opportunity to hear directly from a candidate and learn more about his views and priorities.

Thank you for supporting Inspired to Soar with Hannah and being part of these important community conversations.

💫 The more you believe in yourself, the more things you can achieve.

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Hastings U3A Open Day: Come Along and See What’s Next | Jan & Julie

Join Jan and Julie for a bright and breezy conversation about the upcoming Hastings U3A Open Day.

Taking place on Friday 9 October 2026 from 10:30am–12:30pm at Hastings Hall, 3 High Street, Hastings, the free Open Day gives visitors the opportunity to discover the courses, activities and community behind Hastings U3A.

Hear about demonstrations, free morning tea, the U3A Musos, membership opportunities and the exciting reopening of the Hastings Seniors Activity Centre for Term 4.

Whether you’re already a member or simply curious about U3A, this episode is a great introduction to what’s available.

🎙️ Presented by Jan and Julie

📻 Radio Westernport

Episode 15: Seeds, Seedlings & Starting the Spring Garden

Do we grow from seed, buy seedlings—or do a little of both?

Spring has arrived on the Mornington Peninsula, but one beautiful sunny day doesn't necessarily mean it's time to plant everything!

In this episode of Acacia Conversations – Growing Well on the Peninsula, Dennice and Robert explore the best ways to start the spring garden.

They discuss growing from seed versus buying seedlings, direct sowing, preparing garden beds, watering young plants, thinning seedlings, protecting new growth from snails and slugs, and deciding what to plant now and what might be better left for warmer weather.

And, of course, there's the great spring gardening temptation: tomatoes! When should they actually go outside?

Robert answers ten spring gardening questions, takes on a quick-fire round and returns to another favourite subject—AFL.

Later, Dennice turns from growing plants to growing ideas, with a look at books, creativity and literary events around the Peninsula, including Western Port Writes in October.

The message for the spring garden? Start growing—but don't rush. Watch the weather, watch your garden and give your plants the best possible beginning.

🎙️ Acacia Conversations – Growing Well on the Peninsula

Presented by Dennice on Radio Western Port.

Chloe Coulson | Animals, Community and the Upcoming Election

Hannah Swinnerton sits down with Chloe Coulson, the Animal Justice Party candidate for Hastings, to explore her community work, her journey into politics and her priorities ahead of the Victorian state election this November.

Chloe talks about working at a specialist school, volunteering to restore native habitats, bringing people together through a free Spanish group and caring for her pet chickens.

Together, Hannah and Chloe discuss animal protection, the environment, homelessness, family violence, disability inclusion and mental wellbeing. Chloe also shares how she stays grounded and what inspires her to keep contributing to her community.

Follow Inspired to Soar with Hannah and share this episode to help these community conversations reach more people.

The more you believe in yourself, the more things you can achieve.

Chris Crewther, the State Member for Mornington, returns to Inspired to Soar with Hannah for his second appearance on the podcast.

Chris joins Hannah Swinnerton to discuss what has been happening since their first conversation, what inspired him to enter politics and what representing the Mornington community means to him.

With the Victorian state election approaching, they discuss Chris’s achievements, his priorities for the future and the concerns local residents are raising with him.

This episode explores:

• The rising cost of living

• Housing affordability and homelessness

• Access to mental-health support

• Disability inclusion and the NDIS

• Potholes, damaged roads and roadside maintenance

• Local services and community infrastructure

• Leadership, resilience and Mornington’s future

Hannah also asks Chris how he manages the pressures of political life, looks after his mental health and ensures people with lived experience of disability have a meaningful voice in decisions affecting them.

Thank you to Chris for returning to the show and joining Hannah for another open and important community conversation.

Listen to Inspired to Soar with Hannah through Radio Westernport, Spotify and SoundCloud.

Inspired to Soar with Hannah—where real stories spark real change and your story matters.

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🎙️ My Life Lately — Progress, Pressure and Choosing Myself

In this honest solo episode, Hannah shares what has been happening in her life lately.

She talks about her mental health, gym and weight-loss journey, 12-week challenge, work at Radio Westernport and the continued growth of Inspired to Soar with Hannah.

Hannah reflects on the pressure she sometimes places on herself, the anxiety she experiences and the importance of recognising progress beyond the number on the scales.

This is a personal conversation about continuing to show up, becoming stronger, setting goals and learning that it is okay to choose yourself.

If you have ever felt overwhelmed, doubted yourself or struggled to recognise how far you have come, this episode is for you.

Remember: your voice matters, your progress matters and your story matters.

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Episode 15: Seeds, Seedlings & Starting the Spring Garden

Should you grow your spring garden from seeds, buy seedlings or do a little of both?

In this episode of Acacia Conversations Growing Well on the Peninsula, Dennice and Robert discuss what to plant during September, which vegetables are best sown directly into the garden and why gardeners shouldn’t rush to plant tomatoes after the first warm day.

You’ll also hear practical advice about preparing your soil, watering young plants, thinning seedlings and protecting your garden from snails and slugs.

The episode finishes with local literary news, including the Western Port Writes Festival at Coolart Wetlands and Homestead in Somers from 9–11 October.

Presented by Radio Western Port.

Episode 14 Welcome to Spring Wattle Day and the September Garden

Spring has arrived on the Mornington Peninsula!

In this episode of Acacia Conversations – Growing Well on the Peninsula, Dennice celebrates National Wattle Day and shares practical advice for looking after your garden during September.

Dennice and Robert discuss Australian wattles, weeds, soil, fertilising, citrus care, mulch and spring planting. Robert also takes on the Quick Five and makes his prediction for the 2026 AFL Grand Final.

Presented by Dennice and recorded for Radio Westernport.

Listen now and keep growing well on the Peninsula.