Talk of the Town by Echo News

Dads. Kids. Coffee. And maybe a playground. It sounds simple, because it is simple. Dads Groups are a gathering of new fathers meeting together weekly with their kids. The peer-to-peer approach of Dads Groups create an evidenced based and effective framework for support — something that is often missing from the existing fatherhood experience in Australia. Dads Group is run by an incredible team w...

In this week’s episode we chat with Lieutenant Holly Boubouras, our very own local girl turned navy meteorologist. Lieutenant Boubouras grew up in McDowall and attended St Rita’s College. She is now a meteorologist from the Maritime Geospatial Warfare Unit and was deployed to Casey Station in Antarctica over the past summer. We chat about her pathway to the Navy, survival training for living in fr...

In this week’s episode we’re excited to feature local Samford resident and business owner, world-renowned chef, television personality and local produce ambassador, Alastair McLeod. Alastair is celebrated not only for his unbridled enthusiasm for all things food, his quick wit, and his gift of the gab but also for his dedication to using local and sustainable ingredients and for his deep connectio...

In this week’s episode, we chat with Lee Martin, founder of 'Style Your Way', a sustainable pre-loved fashion boutique located in Ferny Hills. "Styling you, supporting our community" is her mantra and over the past seven years Lee has created a community around pre-loved fashion and giving back, donating a percentage of its profit to Hummingbird House - Queensland’s only children’s hospice that pr...

It’s the month of May which means the Hills (District) comes alive with sounds of The Hills Festival! Spanning the entire month of May, the City of Moreton Bay’s Hills Festival brings exciting and fun, family events to the leafy suburbs. This week we chat with Councillor Matt Constance (Division 10, City of Moreton Bay) about what's happening, how to get involved plus what he loves about bein...

May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month. This annual initiative aims to raise awareness of domestic and family violence and coercive control, highlight the support services available, and send a clear message that violence in our communities will not be tolerated. The theme for 2024 is It’s in our control to end coercive control. There are many events happening around Brisbane and Que...

Get ready to be inspired this week as we sit down with the power couple of Australian triathlon (and Everton Hill locals) Josh Amberger and Ashleigh Gentle. From the sun-kissed shores of the Gold Coast and dusty trails of the Hills district to the gruelling race courses of the world, Josh and Ashleigh have conquered the triathlon scene with their unwavering determination, unparalleled athleticism...

Joining us in this week’s episode is the queen bee of Teralba Park Honey, Amber Riddell. Amber talks all things beekeeping, turning your hobbies into a thriving business and how to tap into community support along the way.  We hear Amber's story into beekeeping, which began with purchasing her first hive from Facebook Marketplace while living in the northern suburbs of Brisbane. Initially dra...

This week we hear the story behind 'Run with Rob' - a community running and fundraising group. We chat with founder Rob Hopkinson - a father, community advocate and a man with a big heart and an incredible ability to bring people together. Run With Rob (RWR) has seen huge growth in the last few years, with more than 500 members, from Rob’s home suburb Eatons Hill, across our region and out to...

In this week’s episode we sit down with a local legend, a mum, business owner, community advocate and moderator of the Eatons Hill and Albany Creek Community Facebook Group, Cassie Alexander. Cassie is a mum of three and has lived in Eatons Hill for 16 years. She was born and bred in Ferny Grove and truly calls this area home. In 2019, Cassie created the Eatons Hill and Albany Creek Community Face...

In this week's episode we chat about all things EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN - helping you make the most of down time with your kids. We profile local events and activities that won’t break the bank and will ensure you have quality time with your little people (or not so little people). We also cover our usual weekly segments: Spread the Word, What’s hot, What’s not, Destination Spotlight, Looking Fo...

In this week's episode we talk with Tony Yan from Terry White Chemmart Upper Kedron about Pharmaself24 - a game-changer in prescription collection! We also introduce our new weekly segments including 'What's hot, what's not' and 'Spread the word!' Terry White Chemmart Upper Kedron is making history as the FIRST pharmacy in Australia to introduce this service. Patients can access the 24/7 collectio...

In this episode Steve shares about great local destination, Bullocky Rest at Lake Samsonvale and we chat about some local events coming up. A scenic picnic location, Bullocky Rest overlooks the picturesque surrounds of the Moreton Bay Region’s  Lake Samsonvale , and is open from 6am daily. With a playground, numerous picnic shelters, BBQ’s and toilets, this is a much-loved destination for tho...

Meet Your Talk of the Town Podcast Hosts! Von is a local, born and raised in North Brisbane. She now lives in Albany Creek with her husband and three children. She loves painting, decluttering, exploring local thrift shops, deep and meaningful conversations and spending time with her family. Street-side chat is where Von comes alive. Community is really important to Von especially since entering m...

In this podcast, hosts (Von and Steve) give a little tease as to what you'll find on this podcast. Join us each week as we break down the ‘Talk of the Town’ and shine a light on the stories that matter most in the North-Western Suburbs of Brisbane – from local businesses and incredible individuals to the places that make our community unique. This podcast will be your go to platform for local news...