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As the AFL Draft approaches Ed is catching up with some of the talented junior footballers from  Gippsland who are looking to put the names up in the bright lights of AFL football in 2027. After kicking five goals in Gippsland Power's Talent League Grand Final win, Wil Malady has yet again reminded recruiters of his ability to change a game on the biggest stage. Ed caught up with Wil as he to...

Ed caught up this week with James 'Jim' Moginie best known for his work with Midnight Oil  of which he was a founding member, guitarist, keyboardist, singer and leading songwriter. Jim leans into his beginnings with his band The Family Dog after the break up of Midnight Oil and how his mums garage rekindled his imagination for music for use in different platforms. Jim is touring Gippsland wit...

The transition for elite sportsmen and women into midlife sport is a tricky one. The difficulty surrounds the fact you are aging and the wonderful skills, strength, competition for a sport you have loved and endeared yourself with for many years isn't fun anymore. Therefore a pivot needs to be made. The search for competition, fun and contribution begins again. In this episode of Talking Gippsland...

For over a decade Emma Wiggle (Yellow wiggle) captivated the young hearts of a generation. Emma Watkins stepped away from that role and has been on a new creative journey with the Emma Memma. Inspired by Emma Memma’s latest album, Jungle Picnic , the live show transforms playful songs into a joyful, movement-fiilled experience for children and the families. Ed caught up with Emma i...

Alice and Rowan from Allyrow popped into the Triple M Gippsland Studio to have a yarn with Ed about their recent UK tour and a bunch of gigs coming up interstate. Allyrow have has a massive year recording new music and are set to host their "BIGGEST SHOW TO DATE" in Yarram Gippsland on August 22 at the regent theatre. Enjoy a laugh, some good tunes and a good time with Allyrow on Ed For Breakfast...

It wasn't the season Gippsland United Basketball fans wanted in 2026 Big V Mens Championship division. Injuries cruelled the the team right throughout the season leaving the club to scramble to find replacement players and search for momentum. Ilisia Washington was a late call up to fill a vacant import position after Jalin Wimberly tore his achilles on the eve of the season. Known as Iceman to hi...

Some wonderful musicians are set to tour Gippsland over the next month. Phil Jamieson is one of those talented musicians, par taking in a adventure around the nation with his PJ AIR Tour and new music ready to be unleashed on the Gippsland audience. The former Grinspoon front man joined Ed for a chat about the tour, new music, fashion and their pure dislike for tan coloured pants! Enjoy a laugh an...

Its been a roller-coaster season for the Gippsland United Basketball club as both the men and women's teams have struggled to find a rhythm in 2026 BIG V Basketball. Injuries, player availability, travel issues have all lead to inconsistent results on the court. Yet, one player who has thrived this season since joining GU, has been import Forward Bryce Brown. Bryce joins Ed on this episode of Talk...

In this episode Ed is joined by singer song writer Misty Harlowe in the Triple M Gippsland studio for a yarn about her latest release Come to me Darlin. The conversation weaves through eating Clag glue to Ed possibly playing the banjo with Misty's Pa on the next album! (Wishful thinking from Ed). Enjoy a laugh, a good natter and an special musical treat on Talking Gippsland with Misty Harlowe . Ta...

Recently the the Toongabbie Township Group are hosted a Meet the Artist session with artist / Sculptor Jo Caminiti who created the amazing scrap metal Railway Dog sculptures for the townships of Glengarry, Toongabbie and Cowwarr in Gippsland. Ed caught up with Jo and had a yarn about the artistic journey and story behind of The Railway Dog. Local people with Local stories on Talking Gippsland with...

This week on the show former X Factor winner and singer songwriter Reece Mastin joined Ed for a yarn. The lads chatted all things music - including gigs lined up in Gippsland with  The Great Big Beer Band , Reece's tattoos and the World Cup of Football. Enjoy the chat with Reece Mastin on Ed For Breakfast 6am-9am Weekdays on Triple M Gippsland   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Damien Leith became a household name when he won Australian Idol in 2006. Since then, he has made an indelible imprint on the Australian music scene as a prolific singer-songwriter, producer, author, playwright and TV and Radio personality. Ed caught up with Damien ahead of his gig In Good Company with Darren Coggan , and had a yarn about his musical journey and about a new unique project his is w...

Ed cuaght up with Melbourne guitarist and singer-songwriter Kathleen Halloran ahead of her debut national album tour  - Nobody’s Baby . After years performing on stages across the country as one of Australia’s most formidable guitarists, she now steps forward fully formed with a powerful body of work — guitar-driven songs that balance grit, vulnerability and fearless musicia...

The Big Frosty Freeze is about to take place in San Remo (JUNE 7) to pay tribute to local legend Frosty Miller who sadly lost his battle with MND early this year.  The event will feature a dunk tank with 12 brave souls who will be taking the plunge into the icy water to raise funds to find a cause for MND.  Ed caught up with Todd Miller son of Frosty and had a yarn about Frosty's impact...

Pokémon, NBA, AFL and EPL cards are back in a big way as the card collecting craze sweeps through Gippsland! Kids are clamoring to rip open packs to find rare cards to sell, trade or simply keep hoping the cards value will grow in time. Ed caught up with Card collector and pop up business owner Adam Adamo from All-Star Cards and Collectables to chat about the sudden resurgence in card colle...

It's the biggest tea cosy festival in the world and its back on this week in Fish Creek! The Fish Creek Tea Cosy Festival celebrates everything tea cosy through creativity, resourcefulness and hospitality of the local community. Ed catches up with festival Co Convenor Lisa Williams to discuss the quirks, wild and whimsical tea cosies that will captivate Fish Creek over the next two weeks.  Ed...

Dolly’s Dream – Go Blue, End Bullying  💙 Ed caught up with Carli Knight from the Bairnsdale Horse Centre and spoke of how her Gippsland local business (Bairnsdale Horse Centre) has evolved into a passionate supporter of Dolly's Dream and is focused on ending the surge of bullying. Dolly’s Dream was created by Tick and Kate Everett in memory of their daughter Amy “Doll...

Ed caught up with one of Australia's great musicians Shane Howard recently to discuss a new tour celebrating the art of songwriting. The chat also shines a light on Shane becoming somewhat of a Muse for this years Archibald prize. Shane Howard with appear alongside his mate Sara Storer and Shane Nicholson at Archies Creek May 17 - For the sake of the song music event. Ed For Breakfast - 6am-9am We...

In this episode Ed catches up with basketballer Tre McCarver who has signed on with Gippsland United women's Div 1 team for Big V season 2026. Over the past eight years Tre has travelled the world playing the game she loves. Tre is now looking forward to giving back to the Gippsland basketball Community whilst also added a few wins on the board for Gippsland United. Enjoy yarn with Tre McCarver on...

This week on the show Ed caught up with singer songwriter Meg Washington before her gig at The Wedge in Sale. The conversation drifted between animal onesies to a beached grand piano and Megs recent encounter with a Blue Mountain crayfish! Enjoy the yarn and a laugh with Meg Washington on E d For Breakfast 6am-9am weekdays on Triple M Gippsland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The event that is MEATSTOCK! is coming to Gippsland.  Along with the tender cuts of melt in your mouth meaty delights is the pure entertainment of country music, highlighted by Aussie country music star Morgan Evans . Ed caught up with Morgan ahead of his new album release and his upcoming gig at Meatstock Gippsland. Enjoy a laugh and a yarn on Ed For Breakfast 6am-9am Weekdays on Triple M Gi...

Ed caught up with Gippsland's favourite wildlife warrior Ranger Benny and delved into Benny's stint playing in the VFL back in the early 2000s. This all came to light after former Essendon captain and premiership full forward Matthew Lloyd scoffed at the idea that Ranger Benny played at the VFL level. Enjoy a laugh and a yarn with Ed For Breakfast 6am-9am on Triple M Gippsland See omnystudio.com/l...

As we celebrate the milestone of Episode 50 of Talking Gippsland - Ed catches up with a South Gippsland Math teacher who has always had a passion for story telling. Glenn Sullivan has just published his first book Kicking Goals , A regional story about a young lad who hope to make it to the big time in Australian Rules Football yet a few life hurdles cause some drama along the way. Enjoy the yarn...

Back for 2026 is Talking Gippsland and in this episode Ed is joined by Australian palaeontologist and lead project manager at Dinosaur Dreaming Lesley Kool. Dinosaur Dreaming is a volunteer organisation based on the Bass Coast, charged with the mission of searching and scouring the rocks and cliffs between Cape Patterson and Inverloch to find dinosaurs fossils. Over the past month more moments of...

Ed caught up with singer songwriter and self proclaimed stage pocket rocket  - Brooke Taylor ahead of her tour with  Delsinki as The Deserters   at the Valencia Creek Hall and Archies Creek this weekend in Gippsland. The Deserters, form a powerhouse duo crafting raw, honest songs delivered with grit, heart, and a good dose of dry humour. Enjoy the yarn on Ed For Breakfast - 6am-9am...