Richie’s Roundup Podcast.

The Clarence fishing industry has a long and proud history and remains an important part of our local economy and way of life. This time on Richie’s Roundup, I chat with long-time Clarence fisherman  Steve Everson about the challenges facing the industry. We discuss the impact of the industry shutdown following the  white spot virus outbreak , the new restrictions facing local fishers, and what th...

This week on Richie’s Roundup Podcast , it’s the end of an era for Year 12 students across NSW and the Clarence and Richmond Valleys as they wrap up school and prepare for their HSC exams. This time, I chat with Eve McCarthy, the current Captain of Maclean High School , about her experience as a school captain, the responsibility of leading her fellow students, preparing for the HSC, and what the...

This time on Richie’s Roundup Podcast, I chat with Jo Greensill about her journey, the story behind The Green Seat Project and her passion for ensuring missing people are never forgotten. Grafton and Yamba are now home to the first two Green Seats in New South Wales. The seats, installed at Corcoran Park in Grafton and Turners Beach in Yamba, are a powerful visual reminder of those who are missing...

In Episode 15 of Richie’s Roundup Podcast , I turn the tables and interview the interviewer! I sit down with Damo from Lovin’ Life FM for a great chat about his journey on and off the radio. From Sydney to the West, and back again a couple of times, Damo shares some of the stories, experiences and people that have shaped his life and his career behind the microphone.

How does a game of netball lead to a multi-million-dollar business with state-of-the-art medical imaging? 🏐➡️🏥 Well… you’ll have to have a listen! On this week’s Richie’s Roundup Podcast, I chat with Lindsay from Maclean Medical and Maclean Radiology about their remarkable journey and the investment they’re making in health services for our region. We also take a look at their new imaging equipm...

🇦🇺 Remembering Vietnam Veterans on Vietnam Veterans’ Day This week on Richie’s Roundup Podcast, I commemorate Vietnam Veterans’ Day by sitting down with Ulmarra local and Vietnam veteran Bob McFarlane OAM to hear his story of service, sacrifice and mateship. 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, fought on 18 August 1966. Just 108 Australian soldiers from D Company, 6RAR faced...

🎙️ This week on Richie’s Roundup Podcast I catch up with Australian mountain bike legend Morgan Pilley ahead of the 10th Annual Clarence Valley Ride for Youth . Morgan is preparing to tackle an incredible 48-hour ride at the Criterium Cycle Track, Back Lane, Junction Hill, as part of this fantastic community event that supports youth mental health across the Clarence Valley. Since the Ride for You...

This time on Richie’s Roundup Podcast… I sit down with the school leaders from St Mary’s Primary School Grafton for a great conversation about leadership, school life and what they’re looking forward to in the future. The captains and vice-captains share what it means to lead by example, the opportunities available at St Mary’s, and why they believe their school is going from strength to strength....

Last weekend the Richmond Valley celebrated the very best of our local business community at the 2026 Richmond Valley Business Awards. Congratulations to every nominee and winner on your outstanding achievements. It was fantastic to see so many local businesses recognised for their hard work, innovation and commitment to our communities. One of the night’s standout winners was Tiahn Fairfull, who...

Welcome to another episode of Richie’s Roundup. This time, I sit down with one of the Lower Clarence’s true legends, Crinkle Ford. Crinkle has lived on the Lower Clarence all his life and has plenty of stories to tell. We chat about his family, his lifelong love of music, seafood, and his involvement in the local bowls community. I hope you enjoy my chat with Lower Clarence legend, Crinkle Ford.

This time on Richie’s Roundup, I sit down with the incredibly talented Uncle Joe Walker. Since 2018, Uncle Joe has had the honour of designing the South Sydney Rabbitohs Indigenous Round NRL jersey, showcasing his remarkable Aboriginal artwork on one of the biggest stages in Australian sport. In this episode, we talk about his journey as an artist, the stories and culture behind his work, and what...

This week I’m joined by Tahlia Marsh, one of Australia’s brightest BMX talents and the nation’s fastest female BMX rider in the 17–24 years category. Hailing from Grafton, Tahlia has been making waves on the national stage and is now preparing to represent Australia at the BMX World Championships in July. We chat about her journey in BMX, the dedication it takes to compete at the highest level, ba...

This time on the podcast, I’m joined by Jo Powell. We chat about what it means to represent Australia at the highest level and her experience as a Matilda. With the World Cup now underway, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the pride, passion, and dedication that come with playing for your country. Jo also shares her thoughts on women’s sport and how much it has grown over the years, from increas...

This week, I catch up with the 2026 Casino Beef Week Queen, Frewoini Baume. Fresh from a huge Beef Week celebration, Frewoini joins me to chat about one of Australia’s premier regional festivals and what it means to be casino Beef Week Queen. We talk all things beef, bees, agriculture, community, and the many events that make Casino Beef Week such a special time for the Northern Rivers. From the p...

Rhianna is the 2026 Clarence Harvest Queen. Rhianna is born and bred. Rhianna is a local registered nurse, a mum of two toddlers and a proud cane farm owner with her husband. Enjoy the festival over the June long weekend.

Welcome to Richie’s Roundup Podcast. Today I catch up with a true Clarence local character, Mr Beven Cootes. Born in 1929, Bevin has seen plenty of history across the Clarence Valley and still has plenty of stories to tell. I sat down over a coffee at his local café to talk about his remarkable life. Beven is a life member of the Clarence River Jockey Club, was one of the very first employees at t...

Will McSwan is a young racing car driver from Coutts Crossing NSW. Will is also my nephew and the test case for my new Richie’s Roundup Podcast.