Radio Western Port

✨ Episode #37 – Inspired to Soar with Hannah ✨

This week Hannah sits down with Nikki, a guest whose story is less about “having it all figured out” and more about showing up when life gets hard.

Together they unpack resilience, what it means to lean on community, and why the smallest step forward can often be the bravest.

If you’ve been wrestling with change or searching for the courage to keep moving, this conversation will speak to you.

🎧 Listen now — and give yourself permission to celebrate the progress you often overlook.

Hastings U3A Podcast – Episode 1: Meet Myrna

Join Julie and Jan for the very first episode of the Hastings U3A Podcast! 🎙️

This week, they chat with Myrna, our dedicated Course Liaison Officer. Discover her journey into volunteering, her leadership in mobile phone tuition, and get a sneak peek at the exciting new courses on the horizon.

Whether you’re a long-time member or just curious about Hastings U3A, this episode is full of stories, insights, and friendly conversation.

🎙️ Episode 14 of The Joe Show

This week, Joe dives into the stories shaping the Mornington Peninsula:

Nearly 1,000 people facing homelessness in our community.

A fallen tree damaging the old gate house in Mt Eliza.

A reminder: Cash for unwanted gold & jewellery at Mornington Bowls Club.

Offshore wind farms in Hastings creating jobs and putting the region on the map.

The dangers of modified e-bikes after a tragic accident in Hastings.

Flinders residents planning to tackle climate change their own way.

Ranch 20 refurbishment to support mothers escaping domestic violence.

Food surplus deliveries rolling out to people in need across the Peninsula.

The quirky challenge: Who can build the tallest tower?

A small café at The Briars forced to close due to land retendering.

Art competition now open for artists with disabilities.

A stern warning: kids should stay away from tobacco shops.

Ambulance response times now at 15 minutes on the Peninsula.

A heartbreaking story: a kangaroo shot, but her joey is recovering well.

All this and more on Radio Western Port.

👉 Tune in, stay informed, and stay connected with your local community.

🎙️ Inspired to Soar with Hannah – Episode #36

In this episode, Hannah sits down with an extraordinary leader and community icon, Fred Harrison, CEO and Director of Ritchies Stores.

From selling fruit and vegetables from his family garden to working as a trolley boy, and now celebrating 50 years as CEO, Fred’s journey is a powerful story of resilience, hard work, and community impact. Under his leadership, Ritchies has given back more than $54 million to local communities, proving that true success is about more than business—it’s about people.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation on leadership, mental health, community, and the lessons Fred has learned along the way.

👉 This is Inspired to Soar with Hannah—because your story matters.

Episode #4 of Anita’s Community Catchups is here!

This week we share the latest from Hastings and beyond:

Feedback from Lisa at Hastings Community Hub , the horticulture course at Somerville Community House is fully booked, with a waitlist now open.

$2 coffees at Hastings Hub, thanks to Hastings Rotary’s generous donation of a coffee machine and beans (10am–12pm).

Western Port Writers Club lending a hand to support the Hub’s “Book Nook” exchange.

A new Medical Reception Course running at the Hub.

🎙️ Special Guest: Amanda Forsyth – Reconnect student, member of the Embroiderers Guild of Victoria, and makeup artist with a story that stretches all the way to New York City. Amanda shares how art therapy led her into embroidery, the calming power of the craft, her work on the Guild’s education committee, and her inspiring journey of dedication and creativity.

Tune in for stories of local connection, creativity, and community spirit.

🎙 The Joe Show – Episode #13

It’s one of the Peninsula’s most talked-about shows and Joe’s back with all the local news you need this week.

In this episode:

🏠 Housing in Mornington & Hastings - upgrades for renters.

🐎 Protests outside RSPCA offices over Mt Martha horses ,why the government needs to step up.

💔 Tarny’s battle with colon cancer.

🏉 Red Hill bows out of the footy finals + water safety warnings for locals.

🦁 Lions Club raises big for local clubs.

👂 VIVA Hearing opens on Main Street, Mornington.

🍔 Safety Beach McDonald’s… it’s happening!

🚔 Drink driving blitz on the Peninsula.

👕 Donate clean clothes to local charities.

🏥 Frankston Hospital opens new division for liver disease.

🍷 Wine & Works at Stoners.

👩‍🚒 First Responders Women’s Group lunch.

🔧 Guest tease: Mario from Bittern Motors in 2 weeks’ time!

Your favourite host. Your local news. All in one place.

🎧 Listen now!

🎙 Inspired to Soar with Hannah – Episode #35: Kyle Gupton

In this episode, I sit down with Kyle “KG” Gupton, a professional basketball player, coach, and mental health advocate who’s taken his game (and his heart) across the globe. From Michigan to Victoria, from 70-point games to mentoring young athletes, Kyle’s journey proves that true success is about more than stats.

We talk about:

🏀 His basketball career across the USA, Germany, Canada & Australia

🇦🇺 Life in Victoria & the Aussie basketball culture

🧠 The mission behind Good Vibes Outreach and speaking up about mental health

💪 Building confidence & resilience through Kyle Gupton Elite Training

💬 The biggest challenges he’s faced & what keeps him soaring

If you’ve ever felt stuck, this conversation will inspire you to believe in yourself, chase your purpose, and lift others along the way.

💛 Because your story matters.

🎧 Listen now and be inspired to soar.

🎙 Episode #34 – Liam Ingram: Sport, Inclusion & Believing in Yourself

Welcome to Inspired to Soar with Hannah, the show where real stories spark real change.

This week, Hannah sits down with Liam Ingram, a towering 6’5” athlete, leader, and inclusion advocate whose love for basketball has taken him from local courts to elite state development programs. But Liam’s story goes far beyond the scoreboard.

Today, he runs a sport and recreation centre that supports people with disabilities and trains the next generation of elite athletes — a space where inclusion meets excellence, and where everyone is encouraged to believe in themselves.

From lessons learned on the court to his passion for mental health advocacy, Liam’s journey is proof that resilience, purpose, and self-belief can change everything.

🎧 Listen now to hear:

How sport shaped Liam’s mindset, discipline, and resilience

Why inclusive spaces in sport matter

Practical ways to boost mental health and confidence

Liam’s personal message to anyone struggling to believe in themselves

💬 “True leadership isn’t just about winning — it’s about building people up.” – Liam Ingram

🎙 Episode #33: Rising, Rebuilding & Radiating Strength with Lisa Lock

In this heartfelt episode of Inspired to Soar with Hannah, I sit down with the incredible Lisa Lock, a devoted mum, heart-led support worker, and woman of unwavering faith.

From navigating the heartbreak of separation and single motherhood to rediscovering her purpose through health, fitness, and service to others, Lisa’s journey is a masterclass in resilience. She shares how her faith, community, and inner strength carried her through life’s toughest seasons—and how she found love again after years of doing life on her own.

If you’ve ever felt like starting over is impossible, Lisa’s story will remind you: it’s never too late to rebuild, rediscover yourself, and soar.

💬 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

Navigating change and finding strength in faith

Single parenting while rebuilding your life

The healing power of community and purpose

Opening your heart to love again

🎧 Listen now and be inspired to rise above your own challenges.

Episode 33 – Born to Soar: Brent Loughrey’s Journey from Death’s Door to 3,000km of Purpose

What do you do when life literally knocks you to the floor?

In today’s episode, I sit down with Brent Loughrey — a man who went from training for a 53km charity run to being resuscitated and diagnosed with necrotising fasciitis, a life-threatening flesh-eating disease, within 24 hours.

He lost skin. He battled golden staph. He endured broken bones, blood clots, and mental isolation during a global pandemic.

But he never lost hope.

Instead of giving up, Brent rode 3,000km across Australia to raise awareness for mental health. This isn’t just a comeback story, it’s a masterclass in grit, purpose, and what it really means to fight for your life.

If you're feeling stuck, defeated, or like the odds are against you, listen to this episode. Brent’s story will challenge everything you believe about resilience and remind you that pain, when fuelled with purpose, becomes unstoppable power.

🔊 Press play. You won’t be the same after this.