Connect Dardanup

Shire President Mick Bennett provides a fortnightly five minute overview to SEN Spirit radio presenter Naomi Pearce on news, events, programs and projects being delivered by Dardanup Shire Council.

Shire President Mick Bennett provides a fortnightly five minute overview to SEN Spirit radio presenter Naomi Pearce on news, events, programs and projects being delivered by Dardanup Shire Council.

Shire President Mick Bennett provides a fortnightly five minute overview to SEN Spirit radio presenter Naomi Pearce on news, events, programs and projects being delivered by Dardanup Shire Council

Shire President Mick Bennett provides a fortnightly five minute overview to SEN Spirit radio presenter Naomi Pearce on news, events, programs and projects being delivered by Dardanup Shire Council.

Shire President Mick Bennett provides a five minute overview to SEN Spirit radio presenter Naomi Pearce on news, events, programs and projects being delivered by the Dardanup Shire Council.

“Out of adversity comes opportunity” Benjamin Franklin On our final episode of My Place. My People. Richard meets Burekup local and founder of vintage upcycled clothing store ‘Happy Little Cacti’ Shelby Irene Gray. Our gen z guest shares about how during one of the most challenging periods of her life, she managed to find hope and purpose through upcycling sustainable fashion and a positive connec...

The Roelands Mission has always been a place of many stories. This week's guest Les Wallam is someone who knows the history of the Roelands Mission well as he entered the mission as a young toddler. The Indigenous Elder shares about his experience at the Mission including how he became known as a legend within the community in his younger years. Les shares stories from his younger years and how he...

The Country Women’s Association has had a long, rich history and has been at the heart of country life for almost 100 years! Feeding families, preparing delicious food from their famous CWA cookbook, baking for loved ones and communities in need. However, on this week’s episode, we learn that there is so much more to the privilege of being a CWA member. Kahlia Murray is former president of the new...

Have you visited the beloved Gnomesville? Do you know how it all got started? Our guest on this week’s episode was there from the beginning when the first gnomes appeared. Still today she has people from all around the globe sending gnomes to her to place in Gnomesville. Wellington Mill local and accommodation owner of Kingtree Lodge Cheryl Rourke recalls in this episode about the growth and chang...

‘Music is the universal language of mankind’ – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow In this week’s episode, Richard chats with former Henty local Dylon Newport about studying composing at one of the world’s leading performing arts academy WAAPA during a global pandemic. During this episode, Dylan shares the creative process to develop his featured hits on the iconic triple J Unearthed and about his hopes fo...

Representing your country in your chosen sport is not something many people have the opportunity to do in their lifetime. However former Wellington Mill resident, Jake Harvie, has had the opportunity to do just that and be a part of the Australian gold medal-winning Kookaburras side at the Commonwealth Games. In our third episode of   My Place. My People Series. Jake shares about the ric...

On Episode 2 of our Connect Dardanup Podcast ‘My Place. My People.’ Series, host Richard Stacey had the opportunity to chat with Eaton-based Wildlife Warrior Kim Grant. During this 30 minute podcast, recorded at Kim’s Kangaroo sanctuary (also known as her Eaton home) she openly shares everything from establishing Roo Rescue, to the struggles and challenges of working to protect and ensure there is...

Jill Cross, a long-time resident of the Dardanup Shire, has been servicing the community through a diverse range of volunteering endeavours, that have positively impacted and supported our ever growing Shire. During this 30 minute podcast, recorded at Crooked Brook Forrest in Ferguson Valley, Jill shares her memories and pride for the developments that have made the Crooked Brook Forrest a perfect...

Here is just a taste of what is to come.... Episode 1 of the 'My Place. My People.' Podcast series, featuring local volunteering champion, Jill Cross!  Ready for your listening pleasure this Friday at 5pm. Until then, you have time to check out the full guest line-up and find out more information about this project. Click here Special thank you to Dylon Newport for supplying the soundtrack fo...