David used to complete a six-hour round trip on the train every week to play at the closest inclusive team to him in Melbourne’s outer east. Now, he wants those same opportunities for his community closer to home. Read the full story for the ABC.
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Tim McMahon frustrated as mother’s burial delayed at Bairnsdale Cemetery
Tim McMahon wanted to fulfil his late mother Flo’s wishes by burying her at a family plot in a cemetery in eastern Victoria. But Mr McMahon’s mother, who died in November last year, still hasn’t been laid to rest. Read the full story via the ABC.
Breast cancer diagnosis derails Chilean migrant’s dream of permanent residency
Five years after migrating to Australia to work in agriculture, Chilean-born Lisbett Lillo was making progress towards becoming a permanent resident. But two weeks before Christmas, Lisbett received a diagnosis of breast cancer, throwing her years of planning into disarray. Read the full story for the ABC.
Seafood industry launches first nationwide ad campaign to recover from COVID-19 downturn
Hit early and hit hard by the pandemic, Australia’s seafood industry hopes a new marketing campaign will help fill the void by increasing domestic consumption. The Great Australian Seafood brand intends to give Australians a fresh perspective on the industry, with the tagline “easy as”… Read More
Gippsland and Goulburn Murray Rural Report
Australia’s agricultural exports to China have faced a number of impediments amidst rising political tension. In this package for ABC Gippsland, I spoke with Tim Hunt from Rabobank, to discuss whether or not this issue is isolated to Australia. You can listen to the full… Read More




