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"Workhorse" is a podcast about Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft from their earliest history through to modern times. The series is based on the soon to be released book “Air Mobility Workhorse”, which will be available from Big Sky Publishing. Topics include: Operations from around the globe, including all four corners of the planet, from 1959 to now Aircraft technical discussions Training Roles (Search and Rescue, Air Logistics, Airborne Operations, Special Operations, Hum ...
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The Curious Quant series, hosted by Michael Kollo, is a discussion between technically-minded professionals in the financial services, technology and data science fields. It examines the application of new data and new methodologies to common problems in financial markets. Michael Kollo has a PhD in Finance is from the London School of Economics where he lectured in quantitative finance in addition to Imperial College and at the University of New South Wales. He has created models and led qu ...
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From the award-winning 7NEWS team comes 7NEWS Spotlight - a series of investigative specials focussing on major breaking news events and long-form investigations of national significance.
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Change Agents is about the art of change and the people who make it happen. It focuses on real and recent case studies where often ordinary people have brought about profound social, political, cultural and political change. It celebrates their success and challenges them to explain how they did it and the obstacles they overcame along the way. Change Agents is a collaboration between The Conversation and the Swinburne Business School and Swinburne University’s Department of Media and Commun ...
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The Big Niang Theory features 76er Georges Niang and 76ers Insider Lauren Rosen, as the pair interviews Niang's 76ers teammates, other players around the NBA, and thought leaders and influencers from all walks of life. Be on the lookout for new episodes throughout the 2021-22 NBA season!
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Hello and welcome to another episode of AMES Australia podcast series “Australian Life”. it’s great to have you with us today. This podcast is sponsored by AMES Australia. Today we will be discussing about Google maps and the uses of it. For more information about AMES, visit www.ames.net.au.
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(Pashto) Waste Management in Melbourne; West region
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Hello and welcome to another episode of AMES Australia podcast series “Australian Life”. It’s great to have you with us today. This podcast is sponsored by AMES Australia. Today we will be discussing about managing waste in the west region of Melbourne. For more information about AMES, visit www.ames.net.au. …
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Workhorse - E43 - OP Vista - Cambodia - with Dave Steel and Jon Kain
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On 2 July 1997 civil war erupted in Cambodia. Nations rushed to evacuate non-combatants. This episode details the Australian evacuation which was conducted by 36 Squadron, under the name Operation Vista. This marked the first use of C-130H electronic warfare equipment on an operation. The discussion with Dave Steel and Jon Kain focuses on the last …
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Hello and welcome to another episode of AMES Australia podcast series “Australian Life”. it’s great to have you with us today. This podcast is sponsored by AMES Australia. Today we will be discussing Mental Health. For more information about AMES, visit www.ames.net.au.
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(Karen) Cultivating Healthy Food Eating Habits and Food Preservation
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Hello and welcome to another episode of AMES Australia podcast series “Australian Life”. It’s great to have you with us today. This podcast is sponsored by AMES Australia. Today we will be discussing about Cultivating Healthy Food Eating Habits and Food Preservation. For more information about AMES, visit www.ames.net.au. …
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Conversations with a SuperIntelligence - "What is your nature?"
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This is the first episode of a short series I am calling : Conversations with a super-intelligence. I must warn you, it is not for the faint hearted. They are live recorded conversations with the most advanced AI systems we have, asking about its nature, its reasoning systems, and how it considers what it does. For the first episode, we will be tal…
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Hello and welcome to another episode of AMES Australia podcast series “Australian Life”. it’s great to have you with us today. This podcast is sponsored by AMES Australia. Today we will be discussing about Google maps and the uses of it. For more information about AMES, visit www.ames.net.au
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Workhorse - E42 - PNG Tsunami and Bougainville with Richard Lennon
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This episode features retired Air Commodore Richard 'Yoko' Lennon discussing his career along with C-130 operations in Bougainville (Lagoon, Usherette, and Bel Isi) and northern PNG in the aftermath of the 1998 tsunami at Sissano Lagoon (Operation Shaddock). Richard also discusses his command perspectives on Operations Padang Assist (2009) and Yasi…
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(English) Accessing Healthcare in Australia –Specialists and Allied Health Professionals
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Welcome to another episode of Australian Life, a podcast by AMES Australia. In this episode we are going to focus on Health specialists support in Victoria. For more information about AMES Australia, please visit www.ames.net.au
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(English) Accessing Healthcare in Victoria – Dental Services
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Welcome to another episode of Australian Life, a podcast by AMES Australia. In this episode we are going to focus on dental services and providers in Victoria. For more information about AMES Australia, please visit www.ames.net.au
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Workhorse - E41 - Timor and Middle East with Darren Goldie
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This episode features the career of retired Air Marshal Darren Goldie, a C-130 E, H and J pilot who became Commanding Officer 37 Squadron and later Air Commander Australia. The discussion covers Australia's C-130 contributions to UN operations in East Timor during the latter half of 1999, as well as C-130J operations in the Middle East from 2003.…
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(English) Waste management in Melbourne; Southeast Region
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Hello and welcome to another episode of AMES Australia podcast series “Australian Life”. It’s great to have you with us today. This podcast is sponsored by AMES Australia. Today we will be discussing about managing waste in the southeast region of Melbourne. For more information about AMES, visit www.ames.net.au. …
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(English) Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)
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Welcome to another episode of Australian Life, a podcast by AMES Australia. In this episode we are going to talk about the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) Episode 2. For more information about AMES Australia, please visit www.ames.net.au
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(Karen) Waste management in Melbourne; West Region
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Hello and welcome to another episode of AMES Australia podcast series “Australian Life”. It’s great to have you with us today. This podcast is sponsored by AMES Australia. Today we will be discussing about managing waste in the west region of Melbourne. For more information about AMES, visit www.ames.net.au. …
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(English) National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
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Welcome to another episode of Australian Life, a podcast by AMES Australia. In this episode we are going to focus on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). For more information about AMES Australia, please visit www.ames.net.au
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(English) Cultivating Healthy Food Eating Habits and Food Preservation
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Hello and welcome to another episode of AMES Australia podcast series “Australian Life”. It’s great to have you with us today. This podcast is sponsored by AMES Australia. Today we will be discussing about Cultivating Healthy Food Eating Habits and Food Preservation. For more information about AMES, visit www.ames.net.au. …
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(English) Justice: Human Rights, Discrimination and Family Violence
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Welcome to another episode of Australian Life, a podcast by AMES Australia. In this episode we are going to focus on human rights, discrimination and the role of police in society. For more information about AMES Australia, please visit www.ames.net.au
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(English) Waste management in Melbourne; West Region
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(Burmese)Waste management in Melbourne; West Region
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Workhorse - E40 - Haybales and AME with Jack Foley
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In this episode, John 'Jack' 'Axel' Foley discusses his career in the C-130 world, including: - Haybale drops during the 1990 floods - A very unique AME out of Mount Hagen, PNG - Op Vista - Command in the Middle East and at 285SQNBy Bill 'K9' Kourelakos
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Workhorse - E39 - MARSURV vs the Pong Su with Nick McCowan
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The Pong Su was a drug-running freighter that was chased down by Australian authorities and apprehended under the ADF's Operation Tartan (2003). That operation required 24/7 surveillance, and 36 Squadron participated by conducting two maritime surveillance missions with one of its C-130Hs (A97-006). In this episode, Nick McCowan relates his mission…
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Workhorse - E38 - Late 90s Strategy and C-130J Acquisition with Tony Kempnich
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This episode details the impact of John Howard's shift in defence strategy whereby the ADF was called upon to re-engage in a more forceful manner across the near region and globally. This eventually led to the ADF's long involvement in the Middle East. Concurrently, the C-130J was acquired and Tony Kempnich discusses the acquisition aspects as well…
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Workhorse - E37 - Isabelle Autissier SAR with Dean Tetley
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During the British Oxygen Company solo around-the-world yacht race, Isabelle Autissier departed the Kerguelen Islands on 17 December 1994, heading east to sail south of Australia. Her 60-foot boat, Ecureuil Poitou-Charentes II, sailed into stormy 60-knot winds and rough seas in the Southern Ocean, and both her masts snapped. She set off her EPIRB (…
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Workhorse - E36 - RAAF C-130s - Zuiho Maru SAR with Don Sutherland
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In late July 1995 a Japanese fishing trawler, the Zuiho Maru, was wrecked on tiny St Paul Island in the southern reaches of the Indian Ocean. 36SQN was tasked to search for survivors and provide aid. Don Sutherland was the mission commander for this epic search and rescue mission. He recounts the mission in detail, along with covering the highlight…
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Workhorse - E35 - PNG and UN Ops 1987-97 with Paul Nicholas
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Under the Defence of Australia strategy of the 1980s and early 90s, Australia sought to maximise participation in UN operations. Paul 'Pearl' Nicholas (ex CO 36/37SQN) recounts his participation in UN flights to Africa (Ops Solace and Tamar), as well as his time in PNG and on exchange at Pope Air Force Base. Operations Lagoon (Bougainville), Carmin…
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Workhorse - E34 - Special Ops Development with Greg Evans and John Samulski
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This episode dives into the details of how the Special Operations role evolved within 36SQN during the 1980s and 90s. Greg Evans and John Samulski provide great insight into the reasons for developing the SPECOPS role and how it evolved over time in the Royal Australian Air Force. The discussion roams across the tactics techniques and procedures (T…
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Workhorse - E33 - OPs Sailcloth - Morris Dance - Immune with Peter Wood
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Operations in the Southwest Pacific during the late 1980s and early-mid 90s are discussed with C-130 pilot Peter 'Wedge' Wood, along with his experiences in Papua New Guinea and as Officer Commanding 84 Wing. Additionally, Wedge's experiences of Operation Immune are discussed at length. Operations covered include: Delivery of riot gear to Port Vila…
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Workhorse - E32 - Maintenance 1975-1997 with David Richardson
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Dave 'Richo' Richardson discusses a broad range of maintenance topics spanning the 1975-1997 era, including: Corrosion and Fatigue Boron fibre repairs C-130E wing repairs C-130E outer wing swap C-130H wing design Paint schemes Electronic warfare modifications Maintenance reorganisation Engine sulphidation Operating cost reductions (removing wing ta…
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Workhorse - E31 - Strategic Circumstances from mid 70s - mid 90s
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This episode explores the 'Defence of Australia' years and how this strategy impacted C-130 operations. The impact of the Dibb Review is also discussed.By Bill 'K9' Kourelakos
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Hello and welcome to another episode of the AMES Australia podcast series “Australian Life”. It’s great to have you with us today. This podcast is sponsored by AMES Australia. For more information about AMES, visit www.AMES.net.au. Today's discussion will revolve around water safety in Australia, focusing on crucial aspects that ensure the w…
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Hello and welcome to another episode of AMES Australia podcast series “Australian Life”. it’s great to have you with us today. This podcast is sponsored by AMES Australia. Today we will be discussing Mental Health. For more information about AMES, visit www.ames.net.au.
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Hello and welcome to another episode of AMES Australia podcast series “Australian Life”. it’s great to have you with us today. This podcast is sponsored by AMES Australia. Today we will be discussing Mental Health. For more information about AMES, visit www.ames.net.au.
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Hello and welcome to another episode of AMES Australia podcast series “Australian Life”. it’s great to have you with us today. This podcast is sponsored by AMES Australia. Today we will be discussing Mental Health. For more information about AMES, visit www.ames.net.au.
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Workhorse - E30 - Unique Loads of the 70s
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This short episode covers a few unique loads carried by Royal Australian Air Force C-130s in the 1970s and early 1980s. Included are: A bull taken to China The entombed warriors (China again) Stock to Tonga A 3-day trip for a croc A giant pig Darwin Beer Can Regatta and, F-111 maintenance into Johnston Atoll…
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Hello and welcome to another episode of AMES Australiapodcast series “Australian Life”. it’s great to have you with us today. This podcast is sponsored by AMES Australia. Today we willbe discussing Mental Health. For more information about AMES, visit www.ames.net.au.
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Hello and welcome to another episode of AMES Australiapodcast series “Australian Life”. it’s great to have you with us today. This podcast is sponsored by AMES Australia. Today we willbe discussing Mental Health. For more information about AMES, visit www.ames.net.au.
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Hello and welcome to another episode of AMES Australiapodcast series “Australian Life”. it’s great to have you with us today. This podcast is sponsored by AMES Australia. Today we willbe discussing Mental Health. For more information about AMES, visit www.ames.net.au.
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Workhorse - E29 - Airlift Competitions with Gary Robinson
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This episode covers off on three airlift competitions that RAAF C-130s won on several occasions: Volant Rodeo, Bullseye, and Air Tattoo. The details are discussed with retired WOFF Gary 'Robbo' Robinson, an ex 36SQN Loadmaster. Of note, Robbo was a crewmember on the only RAAF contingent to ever win 'Best Wing '- the top prize at Rodeo. Robbo also d…
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Workhorse - E28 - Tactics and NVGs - with John Samulski
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During the 1975-1986 era, the Australian Army reinvigorated Airborne Operations. With the drive to enhance airborne operations capabilities came the notion of operating C-130s into contested environments, and that meant improving RAAF C-130 tactics. Modern tactics development led 36SQN to consider electronic warfare, operating as low as they could,…
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Hello and welcome to another episode of the AMES Australia podcast series “Australian Life”. It’s great to have you with us today. This podcast is sponsored by AMES Australia. For more information about AMES, visit www.AMES.net.au. Today's discussion will revolve around water safety in Australia, focusing on crucial aspects that ensure the w…
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(Persian) Housing in Australia (inc Public Housing)
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Hello and welcome to episode 2 of the AMES Australia podcast series “Australian Life”. We are glad to have you with us today. This podcast is sponsored by AMES Australia. For more information about AMES, please visit www.AMES.net.au. Today we’ll be talking about the state of Australia’s housing market, and support available for the housing search. …
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Welcome to another episode of Australian Life, a podcast by AMES Australia. In this episode we are going to focus on driving in Victoria. For more information about AMES Australia, please visit www.ames.net.au
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Workhorse - E27 - Airborne Ops Development - 1975-1986
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The advent of the 1976 White Paper came with a reduction in the ADF's combat operations, and an emphasis on preparedness for the defence of Australia. As a result, the ADF put a great deal of energy into exercising and developing combat skills and proficiency. This effort led to the re-establishment of a permanent Regular Army airborne operations c…
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Workhorse - E26 - Unique Missions - 1975-86
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This episode covers unique operations of the 1975-1986 era. These missions are all reflective of the flexibility inherent in the C-130 and Australia’s growing dependence on the Hercules to deliver a variety of effects. The missions covered include: Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) of Tehran UN supply missions to the Middle East 1981 Qantas …
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This episode looks at a handful of Search and Rescue missions in the 1975-1986 era, including the Nocturne (which also featured Sir Angus Houston), Charleston, and Matina. The episode also discusses the development of the helibox and the air-sea rescue kit (ASRK).By Bill 'K9' Kourelakos
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From the mid 1970s, Australia's defence strategy shifted to 'Defence of Australia'. This resulted in more domestically-focused tasking and support to the near region for disaster relief and SARs. This episode covers some of the Humanitarian Assistance / Disaster Relief operations of that era, including the Moree Floods, Operation Ricebowl, and seve…
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This episode details the history of Royal Australian Air Force operations in Antarctica with a focus on RAAF C-130 involvement, including airdrops at Macquarie Island.By Bill 'K9' Kourelakos
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(Dari) Cultivating Healthy Food Eating Habits and Food Preservation
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Hello and welcome to another episode of AMES Australiapodcast series “Australian Life”. It’s great to have you with us today. This podcast is sponsored by AMES Australia. Today we will be discussing about CultivatingHealthy Food Eating Habits and Food Preservation. For more information about AMES, visit www.ames.net.au. …
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In the early 1980s, 36SQN supported the Forest Commission Victoria by installing and operating a Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS). This episode details the circumstances leading to this decision, the operations that ensued, and the reasoning behind the cessation of the aerial fire fighting role.…
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