The Regional 250

We are delighted to have been invited to participate in Podcasthon 2026 - a global initiative amongst podcasters across the world, where we dedicate an episode of our podcasts to promote a deserving not-for-profit organisation / charity.

Since our last Podcasthon episode in 2025, we have discovered two amazing organisations that are doing amazing things in regional Australia, especially when times are their toughest.

In this episode, Neil chats to Linda Widdup, the founder of Aussie Hay Runners (and the 2026 Australian Of The Year Victorian Local Hero) and Kevin Butler the founder of BlazeAid.

Local Government Area: N/A

Podcasthon web site: www.podcasthon.org

Aussie Hay Runners Facebook page: www.facebook.com/aussiehayrunners

BlazeAid web site: www.blazeaid.com.au

In this episode, Neil chats to regional storyteller & social impact producer Laticia Braving.

Local Government Area: Ballina

This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - AgriShots. Authentic, high-quality Australian agricultural photography and video. Visit their web site at www.agrishots.com.

In this episode, Neil chats to Jennie Feldmeier, Bush Chaplain with Frontier Services. Australia’s oldest bush charity founded by Rev John Flynn 113 years ago.

Local Government Area: Bulloo

This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - AgriShots. Authentic, high-quality Australian agricultural photography and video. Visit their web site at www.agrishots.com.

In this episode, Neil chats to Real Estate Agent and Business Development Officer for the Scone Chamber of Commerce, Charlotte Boss.

Local Government Area: Upper Hunter

This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - AgriShots. Authentic, high-quality Australian agricultural photography and video. Visit their web site at www.agrishots.com.

In this episode, Neil chats to Pathways Program Manager for RANT Arts, Karen Revie.

Local Government Area: Devonport

Web Site: https://www.rantarts.com/

This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - AgriShots. Authentic, high-quality Australian agricultural photography and video. Visit their web site at www.agrishots.com.

In this episode, Neil chats to social entrepreneur, Julian Canny.

Local Government Areas: Greater Geraldton

This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - AgriShots. Authentic, high-quality Australian agricultural photography and video. Visit their web site at www.agrishots.com.

In this episode, Neil chats to Director and Clinical Psychologist, Rural Mental Health Advocate, Farmer's Daughter, and Cup of Tea Lover, Malinda Guest.

Local Government Areas: Narrabri

This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - AgriShots. Authentic, high-quality Australian agricultural photography and video. Visit their web site at www.agrishots.com.

In this episode, Neil chats to local identity and returned servicemen, Hank Kreemers

Local Government Areas: Mitchell

This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - AgriShots. Authentic, high-quality Australian agricultural photography and video. Visit their web site at www.agrishots.com.

In this episode, Neil chats to Manager of Agritourism at Windy Station

Local Government Areas: Liverpool Plains

This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - AgriShots. Authentic, high-quality Australian agricultural photography and video. Visit their web site at www.agrishots.com.

In this episode, Neil chats to local Mount Gambier identity, Ian Perryman

Local Government Areas: Mount Gambier. & Grant

This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - AgriShots. Authentic, high-quality Australian agricultural photography and video. Visit their web site at www.agrishots.com.