Riding with Robbie

In Episode 25 of Riding With Robbie thanks to Kirinari Community Services , Robbie speaks with Joy Grinham. Born in Melbourne, Joy moved to the border in 1976, which was the start of a love affair with the mighty Murray River! Joy has paddled all parts of the Murray and is a leader in the environmental protection of the river. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Riding with Robbie thanks to Kirinari Community Services , Robbie chats to Graham Hosier who after being born to English parents in New Zealand, met his wife to be Kerry in London and then followed her home to Corowa where he has worked and served the local community for over four decades. Graham’s a Life member of the Corowa Rutherglen Football Netball Club and “Kiw...

No matter how far you fall, life can always be turned around. In this moving episode of Riding With Robbie thanks to Kirinari Community Services , Robbie sits down with Mark Walsham, a Men’s Mental Health Advocate and Mentor who has found a powerful purpose in helping others. Mark openly reflects on a life filled with extreme ups and downs—including prison, drug and alcohol abuse, and...

How does a boy born in post-WW2 Holland become an Australian and World Champion in the equestrian sport of Tent Pegging? In this week’s episode of Riding With Robbie thanks to  Kirinari Community Services , Robbie catches up with the remarkable Jake Van Dorssen. After moving to Australia with his family, Jake completed his plumbing apprenticeship and went on to run a highly successful b...

Three decades of making a difference. This week, Riding With Robbie for Kirinari Community Services is highlighting the incredible Maddy Dobson. After moving from England to Albury with her family, Maddy spent 30 years transforming our local community. From supporting cancer patient housing to tackling violence against women—and even volunteering in overseas prisons and detention centres bef...

In this week’s episode of Riding With Robbie thanks to Kirinari Community Services , Robbie sits down with Andrew Dear, a teacher and educator with the Victorian Education Department. In March of this year, Andrew, along with his father and sister, successfully completed the legendary Kokoda Track. Andrew shares what it was like to experience firsthand the brutal conditions faced by Australi...

From Melbourne to Zimbabwe, South Korea, Ethiopia, and finally... Albury! In this week’s episode of Riding With Robbie thanks to Kirinari Community Services , we catch up with Noel Barnden. Born and raised in Melbourne, Noel’s career as a teacher took him all over Victoria and across the globe before he made his way to Albury during the pandemic. Now, he's a familiar face and a regular...

This week on Riding With Robbie thanks to Kirinari Community Services , we’re sitting down with Alan Warner. Born in Pakenham in 1948, Alan eventually made the move to Albury with his wife, Gloria, and their three young children. Over five decades later, Alan and Gloria are still going strong (55 years and counting! ), and his commitment to our community hasn't wavered. It’s a beautifu...

In this week’s episode of Riding With Robbie thanks to Kirinari Community Services , we’re catching up with Albury City Councillor Phil Bullivant. From serving in the Defence Force to building a successful business career, Phil’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. Beyond the office, he’s a dedicated community fundraiser, a mentor, and a family man celebrating 33 years...

In this latest episode of Riding With Robbie thanks to Kirinari Community Services , Robbie speaks with Kathleen Crothers. A lady who grew up and schooled in Chiltern, before moving to Wodonga aged 14 to start working life! A bookbinder, a special educator, mother of 4 and wife to Alan for 58 years – it’s a good story about a genuine common-sense operator! See omnystudio.com/listener f...

In Episode 25 of Riding With Robbie thanks to Kirinari Community Services , Robbie sits down with Craig Sheather! A hiker and author, don't miss Craig's fascinating story! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Riding With Robbie thanks to Kirinari Community Services , Robbie speaks with Judi Churchill-Brown! After growing up in Oaklands, Judi led a wonderful life that took her to amazing places across Australia as a Nurse! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of Riding With Robbie thanks to Kirinari Community Services , we sit down with Walbundrie legend, John Fowler! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we welcome back Charlie Leaney for another look back on events and occasions in the local Albury Wodonga community that had a significant impact on the lives of so many teenagers, plus Charlie gives a snapshot of his favourite holiday destinations in Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode 21 of Riding With Robbie thanks to Kirinari Community Services , Robbie sits down with one of the border's best-known music influences - Bob Harris. In this episode, Bob and Robbie speak about some of the massive acts that Bobby has played a pivotal role in bringing to town over the years and his journey on the border! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 20 of Riding with Robbie thanks to Kirinari Community Services , Robbie sits down with a local cycling legend - Greg Featonby. They look back at the history and evolution of cycling in Albury Wodonga, including the former Lavington Sports Club Carnival, which would draw massive crowds to Lavington Sportsground to watch cycling, Athletics, and Woodchopping. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

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In episode 18, Robbie speaks with a local legend of the music industry - Don Jefferson! Growing up in Newcastle, Don moved to Albury with his wife of 70 years and became a highly successful businessman, running Don Jefferson Music Centre and tutoring hundreds of students with his love of music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode, thanks to Kirinari Community Services , Robbie speaks with Margaret Voss, born in Walla, raised three boys with husband Dick – it is a wonderful story that captures what rural life was all about post WW2, with limited luxuries! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this weeks episode of Riding With Robbie, thanks to Kirinari Community Services , we speak with a legend of the transport industry Peter Antone. Born and raised in Rosewood, Peter moved to Albury in 1956 and started a long career as a truck driver, which was rubberstamped with induction into the Australian Truck Drivers Hall of Fame in 2005! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Riding With Robbie thanks to Kirinari Community Services , Robbie catches up with the 2025 Greater Hume Shire Council Citizen of the Year, Alan Odewahn. Al has lived all his 80 yrs on the family farm just out of Walla where he has been the heartbeat of the local community through sport and volunteering. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 14 of Riding With Robbie thanks to Kirinari Community Services , Charlie Leaney returns to talk about three topics from the 1960’s that entertained the Albury Wodonga community – the Floral Festival, Television arriving and the emergence of Basketball – a great listen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 13 of Riding With Robbie thanks to Kirinari Community Services , Robbie sits down with 2010 Albury Citizen of the Year, Dave Kefford. 'Keff' has made his mark on the Border volunteering across many community groups, including being the recipient of an AFL Medal for services to country football, along with Life Membership of the Albury Tigers, the Ovens and Murray Football and Lions Inte...

In this week’s episode of Riding With Robbie thanks to Kirinari Community Services , Barb Murray sits down with Robbie. An incredible lady who has overcome a challenging and tough start to childhood –Barb has become a genuine icon in the local community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our first Riding With Robbie episode of 2026, Robbie speaks with local boxing identity John Frawley. Born in Melbourne and one of 13 children, hear John's fascinating story and how he turned his life around amongst testing circumstances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.