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German backpacker Anna Mueller has led a community-focused campaign to boost the breeding rates of the Little Tern - a cute and hardy shorebird that flies thousands of kilometres ever year from Asia to the Shoalhaven to nest on our beaches.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aunty Ruth Simms has seen a lot in her 83 years. She’s one of the most respected indigenous elders in the Shoalhaven. So Naidoc Week seems the perfect excuse to sit down and acknowledge exactly how much she has contributed to our region.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Shoalhaven's Jennifer Robinson is without doubt, the legal world's "IT girl", having assisted with the release of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange last month. But her dad, well-known Berry horse trainer, Terry Robinson always sensed his daughter was destined to do amazing work.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's been 16 years in local politics, and now Shoalhaven's feisty Mayor has decided it's time to find a new calling, far away from the nastiness of keyboard warriors.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extreme paraglider Ken Hutt from Berry thinks BIG!    From a near-death Everest expedition to sailing solo around Tasmania,   this feisty 63-year-old puts his body on the line for the good of helping others.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 19-year-old swim sensation from Sussex Inlet has qualified for the Paralympics in July. Hear her amazing journey from recovery from several strokes as a child, to discovering she might just have what it takes to win gold!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, we introduced you to Buck, an MMA fighter who turned a life-altering motorcycle accident into a new beginning. This week, we catch up post-fight to find out if Buck secured a victory in the cage over the weekend. We'll also dive deeper into what this fight represents to him, his family, his gym and people with a disability.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a devastating motorcycle crash left him with only one functional arm and leg, Buck was at his lowest, contemplating giving up on life. But through sheer willpower and determination, he found a new purpose and pushed his limits to become an MMA fighter. Now, he's more motivated than ever as he prepares for his first fight against an equally remarkable opponent, a fighter who lost limbs in a h...

South Coast Police target domestic violence across the Shoalhaven - we speak with the Top Cop leading the campaign , who warns perpetrators will spend time behind bars in the South Coast Correctional Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Mitch heard a call for help from the creek near his property he didn’t hesitate. He grabbed a torch and pool stick and saved another man’s life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

73-year old Berry woman Laurelle Price's sense of adventure - how she reached the Mount Everest Summit base camp and then tackled the Kokoda Track. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Shoalhaven business Chamber President Jemma Tribe - an advocate for women's rights who ignites the ambitions of female entrepreneurs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We sit down with the Mayor of Shoalhaven Amanda Finley, who’s past 12 months has forced her to glove up and pack a punch backing a Greens agenda.. and fight to keep the Council books balanced. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who are the femme fatale's ensuring our region is front and centre of key policy makers? Peter Andrea enjoys a frank and personal chat with Federal MP for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips, and also Eliza Butler, the NSW MP for the South Coast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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