Re: a podcast by Currie Communications

In this special edition of Re: we’re sharing highlights from Feeding the Future: finding the solutions for a fairer, more sustainable food system, a panel discussion co-presented by Currie and the Sandro Demaio Foundation.   Hosted by Dani Valent, the panel featured: Hannah Moloney, best known for her work in permaculture and as a presenter on ABC’s Gardening Australia James McLennan, CEO and Co-f...

How can food systems transform our health, climate, and communities? In this episode of Re:, Ryan sits down with Dr Sandro Demaio, Director and Head of the World Health Organisation  Asia-Pacific Centre for Environment and Health and former CEO of VicHealth, to explore how food systems can be reimagined to improve public health, sustainability, and equity. Sandro shares his journey from clinical m...

How has Australia's dairy industry led the charge for sustainable agriculture? And what more needs to be done? In this episode of Re: Ryan sits down with Helen Dornom, former Sustainability Manager at Dairy Australia, to explore the evolution of sustainability in the dairy industry and the creation of Australia’s first dairy sustainability framework. Helen shares the story behind the framework’s d...

Why are sustainability standards key to increasing corporate transparency? Ryan sits down with Dr Robyn Leeson, head of STR Consulting, to discuss the evolution of sustainability reporting, from voluntary ESG initiatives to government regulations; the challenges of integrating financial standards with broader impact reporting; and how Australia's new mandatory climate reporting requirements could...

How can engagement with farmers and communities be improved to help Australia's clean energy transition?  Authors Dr Fiona Davis and Lilith Palmer sit down to discuss the findings of Currie's latest report Making the Clean Energy Transition Work for Farmers: A blueprint for better farmer engagement in Australia. They discuss the five reasons farmers are an important player in the renewable transit...

How can regional development drive economic success and inclusivity? In this episode of re:, Fiona sits down with Linda Nieuwenhuizen, CEO of the Committee for Greater Shepparton, to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing regional communities. Linda shares her vision for Shepparton’s growth, emphasizing the importance of data-driven policy, collaboration, and enhanced supply chain connect...

How can regional Australia thrive in an increasingly urbanised world? In this episode of re: Fiona sits down with Liz Ritchie, CEO of the Regional Australia Institute, to explore her journey from growing up in Deniliquin to leading a national vision for rebalancing Australia. Liz shares her passion for regional Australia, recounting how her upbringing on a farm and early involvement the Deni Ute M...

How do we reach across the divide to solve the climate crisis and combat the threat of extinction? How do we protect and conserve the environment that Australians cherish? In this episode we unpack the defining issue of our time: the climate crisis. Kelly O’Shannassy, CEO of the Australian Conservation Foundation, shares her wisdom and learnings from her long career advocating for nature in govern...

Is AI a threat or an opportunity in the newsroom? Or can it be both? In this episode of Re, Currie consultants Peter Somerville and Lilith Palmer discuss the new developments happening in newsrooms across rural Victoria. 

Queensland’s sugarcane industry has seen its fair change of change and innovation, and with talk of sustainable aviation fuel and energy generation, there’s plenty more on the horizon.  

What does the future of public relations look like? Mark Paterson, Partner at Currie, joins Eloise Lane on this episode of Re: to reflect on his time at the agency and share his insights on the future of public relations. They discuss the key moments, highlights and lessons from Mark's tenure at Currie, highlighting the importance of adaptability, innovation, and staying ahead of the curve in an e...

What can Australian agriculture do to address climate change? This is the question that Currie has enlisted Richard Eckard, Professor and Director of the Primary Industries Climate Challenges Centre at the University of Melbourne, to reimagine in our latest episode of Re. The impacts of climate change and extreme weather events on farmers is a pressing threat to our food systems and our future. In...

As a small professional services business, Currie has a relatively small carbon footprint. But does that mean businesses like us shouldn't take meaningful climate action? We've recently had our near-term and net zero emission reduction targets validated by the Science-Based Target initiative (SBTi). We're one of just six businesses in Australia to have achieved this. So, why bother?

We all generate rubbish. And it has to go somewhere. But how do people react when that 'somewhere' is too close to home? Currie's Susan McNair chats with Cleanaway's Stakeholder and Community Engagement Manager, Olga Ghiri. 

Last episode, Re: explored product stewardship and giving a second life to our mobile devices. In this episode, we take the conversation further, dissecting Australia's role and responsibilities in implementing the concepts of a circular economy. Currie's Mark Paterson interviews John Gertsakis, Adjunct Professor at the Institute for Sustainable Futures, director/co-founder of the eWaste Watch Ins...

There’s nothing better than getting a slick new phone. But the last time you upgraded, how much thought did you give to the valuable materials in your old phone? Phones are full of valuable resources that can be recycled and given a second life. But, as Warren Overton, CEO of the Australia and New Zealand Recycling Program says, people tend to hoard them and stick them in a drawer. Currie’s Mark P...