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Diver Rod Sleathe has reported a rise in the presence of rogue mussels in parts of Jervis Bay, and is concerned about any expansion of a fledgling mussel farm in the bay's pristine waters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political candidates chasing votes in the Shoalhaven have been warned to keep the issues close to home. We chat with Liz Ritchie from the Regional Australia Institute on why your vote will matter.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's been a GP in the Shoalhaven for decades, but not many know, Dr Manderson's has a specialised side hustle as CASA's go-to doc to ensure our pilots are fit to fly!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 65, this Jervis Bay triathlete has just clocked his 20th Huski Triathlon Festival, and he's challenging other seniors to get out there!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover how Shoalhaven school teacher Mike Turner, with his trusty metal detector, has created an entire  army of treasure hunters dedicated to re-uniting lost stuff with their super-grateful owners!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get your motor runnin' with a posse of socially-motivated Shoalhaven motorcycle riders feeling the need not for speed, but for doing good deeds for those facing a tough road of their own.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's 15 and being touted as better than Sally Fitzgibbon at her age. And Gerringong's Lucy Durragh's family is doing everything to keep this goofy-footer riding the wave of success!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former Shoalhaven Mayor is a long way from his council days worried about rates and wheelie bins.  Paul Green is now a global crusader against modern slavery.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey - there's no judgement from professional de-clutterer Kitty Brooker when she walks into your home.  Her Clutter Cat business in the Shoalhaven helps many who feel overwhelmed with simply having too much stuff!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tamara Watson is no stranger to many in the Shoalhaven - those alive and well, and those, not so alive anymore.  Her South Coast Ghost Tours are a must-do for anyone brave enough to connect with "the other side". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can't go past Shoalhaven Oysters, and local legend Jim Wild once held the world shucking title for 10 years! But as he slips into semi-retirement, Jim remains passionate about ensuring our pristine river system continues to produce prestige oysters for generations to come.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kerry Patford is the Chief nurse of the McGrath's Foundation, and she leads an army of 300+ breast care nurses, including those in the Shoalhaven. Kerry believes women diagnosed in regional areas should be putting themselves first to improve their outcomes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carlene Timbs lost her husband Gordon 26 years ago, when a 30 metre gum tree crashed through their home.  In this episode, she reveals how the defeat of the Greens in the recent local election, will hopefully spare anyone from the heartache her family has endured.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might have heard a lot of misinformation around the $22mill Waminda Birthing on Country centre being built in Nowra. So what exactly is it,  and how hard has our indigenous community lobbied to have it built? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As more girls and young women are being encouraged to get into science, technology, engineering and maths, meet the three Ulladulla High School students who have taken Lego to next level by way of robotics! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People power on September 14 delivered a deafening message in the local council elections.  After 16 years, the Greens are out, and new independent Mayor Patricia White is ready to rein in spending and make big changes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's a 6 times NRL premiership legend but Ron Coote wears his god-like status with modesty. Now living in Lake Conjola, Ron reflects on his amazing career and the devastation of losing his home in the Black Summer bushfires.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the last of our profiles on who's running to be Shoalhaven Mayor, Independent Jemma Tribe says the local elections are a chance for a fresh financial start for Shoalhaven Council which ranks as one of the biggest spenders! Time to tighten the belt...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Shoalhaven City Council end up being greener on the other side of this weekend's local elections? Greens candidate Kay Gartner is standing as Mayor, and says her team is more than just recycling and zero emissions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Independent councillor Patricia White knows Shoalhaven City Council needs to lift its game with ratepayers, so what is she planning to offer as she eyes the top job in the September local elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There'll be no Liberal candidates on the ballot for the Shoalhaven local council elections, after the NSW Liberal honchos failed to meet the deadline to register nominations.    So what do local Libs - Serena Copley, Paul Ell and Luka Sekora - really think about having their political ambitions smashed by their own party?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stats say it all.. women make up 39% of homeless Australians! In this episode, the boss of Salt Ministries - one of the Shoalhaven’s smaller but critical players in emergency accommodation - fears it may have to close its doors as politicians baulk on funding promises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retiring Shoalhaven councillor Greg Watson has spent half a century actively shaping the Shoalhaven from a shire of little coastal villages into the thriving city it is today.  And he's hoping those taking the reins will preserve the essence of his favourite place on the planet.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nowra's  Craig Murphy has never known anything but the funeral business.  His expertise in embalming and other complex post-death procedures has taken him into some of the world's most horrific events, including the 2002 Bali bombings. Yet, Bali has been his proudest moment.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's the captain of Australia's Hockeyroos, but right now,  27-year-old Grace Stewart is miles away from 7 Mile Beach. Grace is bunkered down in Paris with the rest of the Australian Hockeyroos squad, for what will be this talented young lady’s 3rd Olympic Games.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.