Best Basketball Victoria Podcasts (2025)

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Safety concerns have been raised over the M1 pedestrian overpass in Moe 2:08

6h ago2:08

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Local residents say the current infrastructure allows projectiles to be thrown from the overpass See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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200 Code Orange alerts were issued by Ambulance Victoria in just 18 months 2:08

6h ago2:08

2:08

We reached out to AMBULANCE VICTORIA but it didn't want to comment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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132 - A Conversation with The Blind Butterfly, Sayyida Victoria 50:09

8h ago50:09

50:09

** Do you have a goal you’d love to achieve and need help reaching it? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the challenges you face? Contact me for a free 30 minute discovery chat to see if she is the coach to help you. Drop me a mail: https://www.loisstrachan.com/contact-lois/ In this episode, Lois chats with Sayyida Victoria, The Blind Butterfly. Sayyi…

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New study reveals prevalence of women experiencing migraine 49:52

1d ago49:52

49:52

A new study from Jean Hailes Women Health has found that one in three Australian women are living with migraines, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss just how debilitating the neurological condition can be and why there needs to be greater awareness of the impact it can have on women's lives. Also in this edition, why some parents a…

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Two men stabbed outside a Shepparton bottle shop 2:08

18h ago2:08

2:08

The victims were hospitalised after Friday night's violence at the bottle shop on High Street See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Gippsland in the grips of a drugs crisis 2:08

18h ago2:08

2:08

Morwell, Traralgon, Sale and Moe account for most of the offences See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Why we need to talk about IVF 'add-ons' 52:18

2d ago52:18

52:18

AsAustralia's health ministers have agreed to undertake a review of the nation's fertility sector, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at whether there will be greater regulation around so called IVF ‘add ons.’ Also in this edition, it was a big weekend for Super Netball, so do we need to treat it more like football, with the big stadi…

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Fresh calls for more police across Shepparton 2:07

2d ago2:07

2:07

Local MP says a surge in family violence cases is taking its toll on existing resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Fears light plane has crashed in waters off Gippsland 2:07

2d ago2:07

2:07

The aircraft vanished en route from northern Tasmania to New South Wales See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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The legacy of Where Did I Come From 48:56

5d ago48:56

48:56

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Australian publication of the iconic sex education book Where Did I Come From, in this edition of the Conversation Hour we explore what made the book so popular and the various controversies that emerged. Also in this edition, why folk are invested in the Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson coupling, what a L…

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Supporting the families of emergency service workers 51:30

6d ago51:30

51:30

It is not uncommon to hear stories about the the trauma emergency service workers experience, but the toll it takes on their family members often gets overlooked. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at a new resource called Supportable, created by the Emergency Services Foundation, it offers mental health support those close to frontli…

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Is social media addiction impacting your family? 52:01

7d ago52:01

52:01

The government has confirmed YouTube will be included in Australia's social media ban for kids under 16, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss just how damaging social media addiction can be to families and what role social media plays in perpetuating anxiety and depression in young people. Also in this edition, should schools separat…

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Do skate parks help keep kids connected? 51:11

8d ago51:11

51:11

DIY Bike ramps and skate ramps in parks are contentious, kids build them and then they get pulled down. In Brighton locals are debating whether makeshift bike jump should be removed. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what role skate parks can have in keeping young people connected. Also in this edition, a change to blood donation …

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What will the Saints historic win mean for fans? 49:26

9d ago49:26

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It was an extraordinary win for St Kilda FC against the Dees on Sunday afternoon, with a historic three quarter time comeback, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss how far the win will go in restoring hope in the club. Also in this edition, the closure of Australia's oldest Chinese restaurant, understanding meme stocks and can ultraf…

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Is footy following the American model? 50:49

12d ago50:49

50:49

With rumours of Snoop Dog playing at the AFL Grand Final in this edition of The Conversation Hour we ask whether or not it is ok for the AFL Grand Final to have the look at feel of the Super Bowl. Also, in this edition, is it becoming a bit cringe to post on social media and Obama says tomato sauce is just for kids — is he right?…

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Local farmers react to the easing of US Beef import restrictions 2:07

12d ago2:07

2:07

The Victorian Farmers Federation says it's fine so long as the risk of disease doesn't increase See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Local farmers react to the easing of US Beef import restrictions 2:07

12d ago2:07

2:07

The Victorian Farmers Federation says it's fine so long as the risk of disease doesn't increase See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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More wild weather is on its way to the Goulburn Valley 2:08

12d ago2:08

2:08

Conditions should ease by mid tomorrow morning See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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More wild weather is on its way to Gippsland 2:08

12d ago2:08

2:08

Damaging winds should ease by mid tomorrow morning See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Would we judge Monica Lewinsky as harshly as we did 3 decades ago? 44:03

13d ago44:03

44:03

In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what the reaction would be if the affair between Lewinsky and Bill Clinton if it happened today. Would the judgement be as harsh on Lewinsky? And what has it meant for her to reclaim her story? Also in this edition, does Australia need to be doing more policy wise in curbing the public appetite fo…

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What is the state of your local basketball facility? 52:26

14d ago52:26

52:26

Last week construction started on a $60 million redevelopment initiative on the Frankston Stadium, with features including ten basketball courts and a new 1,000 seat show court, and while this is a great win for the basketball community in Frankston, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at the health of courts around the state. Also in …

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Problem gambling concerns for Goulburn Valley poker machine players 2:08

14d ago2:08

2:08

The safe amount to lose a year is $300, but problem gamblers are losing close to two grand See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Problem gabling concerns for Gippsland poker machine players 2:08

14d ago2:08

2:08

The safe amount to lose a year is $300, but average problem gamblers are losing almost two grand See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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131 - Naomi Riley on Finding Purpose and Making A Difference After a Brain Injury 49:20

15d ago49:20

49:20

** Want to introduce the topic of inclusion to young children? My illustrated children’s books, The Adventures of Missy Mouse, are a great tool to open conversations that normalise disability. Order them at https://www.loisstrachan.com/shop/#acc-content In this episode, Lois chats with Naomi Riley, a consultant, brain injury survivor and advocate w…

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Has footy become too long? 44:40

15d ago44:40

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The AFL's new executive general manager of football performance, Greg Swann, has said he is looking to speed up games. In this edition of The Conversation Hour, we look whether games have become drawn out and what changes need to be made to tighten them up. Also in this edition, what is underpinning the rising rates of school bullying, why we need …

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Wild winds battering parts of Gippsland 2:08

15d ago2:08

2:08

The severe conditions are expected to ease into the afternoon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Wild winds battering parts of the Goulburn Valley 2:08

15d ago2:08

2:08

A severe weather warning is in place across some districts, with gusts topping 120kmh in the high country See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Some handy rain's on the way for the Goulburn Valley 2:08

16d ago2:08

2:08

Pack your brolley tomorrow, before a big front moves through on Friday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Some handy rain is on the way for Gippsland 2:08

16d ago2:08

2:08

Pack your brolley on Tuesday before a major front arrives on Friday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Are AI recruitment practices exacerbating ageism in the workforce? 49:51

16d ago49:51

49:51

One quarter of employers classify people over the age of 50 as old, that's according to a study into employer attitudes from the Australian Human Rights Age Commissioner and the Human Resources Institute. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at what role AI recruitment systems play in age discrimination and speak with a careers coach on…

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Paramedic recruits deployed to Gippsland 2:08

16d ago2:08

2:08

10 of the 45 paramedics that are being deployed across regional Victoria will be based in Gippsland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Paramedic recruits deployed to the Goulburn Valley 2:08

16d ago2:08

2:08

17 of the 45 paramedics sent across Regional Victoria will be based in the Hume Region See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Why meaningful work when you are young matters 46:57

19d ago46:57

46:57

New research suggests many young people aged between 20 and 34 aren't using their skills in their current job and can't get the hours they want, in this edition of the Conversation Hour we explore what impact this can have. Also, in this edition, how much will the stadium debate sway the election results in Tasmania, the secret life of farmers and …

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Do women who decide to not have kids still face social stigma? 50:59

20d ago50:59

50:59

New data has revealed that birthrates in Melbourne are in decline, in this edition of the Conversation Hour we explore whether stigma around not having kids is also in decline or if attitudes, particularly towards women, remain somewhat judgy. Also in this edition, the implications of reduced access to rural and regional courts, the power in sartor…

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Calls for Goulburn Valley parents to have more choice on where to use childcare subsidies 2:08

20d ago2:08

2:08

The plea follows allegations of abuse against Melbourne-based worker Joshua Dale Brown See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Unions demand certainty for Latrobe Valley power workers 2:08

20d ago2:08

2:08

Demand comes as Gippsland Dawn Wind Project is scrapped See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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397 - Running, NRL, Supercoach, AFL, Motorsport, Cricket 2:17:44

21d ago2:17:44

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This episode Pies and The Producer go through the NRL and AFL with the runs to the finals and Pies gives us a running update before we talk about other sport. NRL the Bats and Balls Champions the Raiders had the bye but in Round 20 they are up against the Mighty Parramatta Eels in a game they could mean a lot to the Eels. Penrith keep climbing up t…

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Police initiative combats harassment on public transport 50:49

21d ago50:49

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A police messaging service called STOPIT that was set up to report harassment on Melbourne's public transport system has led to more than 60 arrests over the last 3 years, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss what role it has played in capturing and preventing instances of unwanted sexual behaviour which could otherwise go unreported…

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Birth trauma connected to poor mental health outcomes 51:18

22d ago51:18

51:18

A new study by Birth Trauma Australia has found that women who struggled to get a diagnosis for their injuries were 2.4 times more likely to experience suicidal thoughts. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at how better to support women experiencing birth trauma. Also in this edition, we look at a new study that has revealed a third o…

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Privacy concerns over age verification for internet searches 52:54

26d ago52:54

52:54

Later this year age-assurance technology will be introduced to internet search engines, to reduce children's exposure to harmful content, in this edition of the Conversation Hour we delve into what impact the changes may pose to privacy. Also in this edition we also explore why Melbourne rents are at record highs, and discuss what is the best ways …

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What is the best way to ensure protests remain peaceful? 51:01

27d ago51:01

51:01

The Victorian opposition have proposed new policy that would see the Victorian police, instead of local councils in charge of protest registrations. But some argue that could be counterproductive, in this edition of the Conversation Hour we explore what the best system is to support peaceful protests. Also in this edition, as bus drivers strike aro…

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Do we need to reign in how medicinal cannabis is prescribed? 51:01

28d ago51:01

51:01

AHPRA is releasing new guidance for prescribing of medicinal cannabis after an investigation found unsafe practices where leading to harmful impacts on patients, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what measures need to be put in place to ensure the wellbeing of health consumers. Also in this edition, a recent survey from the United…

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130 - Belinda Sampson on Wheelchair Basketball 38:45

29d ago38:45

38:45

Show Notes: ** My new book, Paws for Thought (second edition) is now available as a print book, an e-book and in audio – grab your copy today! Order it at https://www.loisstrachan.com/shop/#acc-content In this episode, Lois chats with Belinda Sampson, an empowerment coach and programme coordinator focused on lifelong learning. Following on from the…

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What happens when the local bank closes? 52:34

29d ago52:34

52:34

With the recent announcement of closure of 10 Bendigo Bank branches across Australia, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at what is lost when a local branch is closes and whether we need stronger policy to keep branches open. Also in this edition, what will the RBA rate decision tell us about the cost of living crises, why Australia w…

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Wild winds to hit Victoria today 2:08

29d ago2:08

2:08

A front is moving across the state, with some weather warnings in place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Wild winds to hit Victoria today 2:08

29d ago2:08

2:08

A front is moving across the state, with some weather warnings in place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Funding cuts to programs that help new parents settle their babies 52:11

1M ago52:11

52:11

With news of the axing of funding for council-run sleep and settling group education classes, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss what impact it will have on young parents and discuss the importance of sleep on mental health. Also in this edition, how to combat threatening behaviour towards umpires, the importance of age inclusive l…

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Horror weekend on Victorian roads 2:08

1M ago2:08

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Sadly 6 people have died in crashes over the last few days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Horror weekend on Victorian roads 2:08

1M ago2:08

2:08

Sadly 6 people have died in crashes over the last few days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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165: Women & Girls in Basketball 1:34:08

1M ago1:34:08

1:34:08

Making her podcast debut this week is Kat Gourley the Women’s & Girls Participation Manager at Basketball Victoria. The discussion this week is all around Women & Girls involvement in Basketball as players and coaches, and the role that coaches play in making the sport a safe space, including having male coaches as allies. If you coach women, girls…

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