Shoalhaven YouthLocal

Dunn Lewis Youth development Foundation
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Shoalhaven Youthlocal is a podcast about local people, places and current events in the Shoalhaven region of Australia - from a youth perspective. Each week a bunch of young people talk hot topics, local places, local history and interview local personalities, giving residents a fresh look at their hometowns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3d ago

    Youthlocal S6E6 Ulladulla

    This week on Shoalhaven Youthlocal, the team explores organised crime, buried treasure, deadly marine creatures, and an innovative new approach to managing one of Australia's most challenging agricultural pests. 📚 Book Nook reviews Mafia: A Global History by Ryan Gingeras. Arlo dives into the origins of organised crime, from European bandits and the Sicilian Mafia to political influence, secret societies, and criminal networks around the world. It's a fascinating look at how organised crime evolved over centuries. 🕵️ Morning Cup of Mystery investigates Australia's first-ever bank robbery. In 1828, thieves tunnelled into the Bank of Australia through a sewer drain and stole the equivalent of millions of dollars in today's money. Most of the stolen fortune was never recovered, leaving behind one of Sydney's oldest unsolved mysteries and rumours of buried treasure that persist to this day. 🌊 Tide Talk takes a closer look at the infamous Blue-Ringed Octopus. Bella explores what makes this tiny marine animal one of the most venomous creatures in the ocean, where it lives, how its venom works, and why you should always be careful when exploring rock pools and collecting shells. 🚜 Agri News examines a surprising new research project aimed at reducing fox impacts on Australian farms. Scientists are studying fox scent communication and chemical signals to see whether fox urine could help attract foxes to traps, keep them away from livestock, or even disrupt breeding behaviours. From criminal masterminds to octopus venom and cutting-edge agricultural science, this episode is packed with fascinating stories and surprising facts from around the world and right here in Australia. Youthlocal is a Dunn Lewis Foundation youth program designed to develop youth confidence, interpersonal skills, media literacy, and community connections. The team meets every second Wednesday afternoon from 3:30–5:00pm. This term is proudly supported by the Milton Ulladulla Lions Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min

  2. Jun 15

    Youthlocal S6E5 Ulladulla

    This week on Shoalhaven Youthlocal, the team explores careers, agriculture, and one of the most important life skills of all — managing your money. 🚜 Agri News dives into the current state of Australia's dairy industry. The team unpacks opening milk prices, global market pressures, fuel and fertiliser costs, and the challenges dairy farmers are facing as they prepare for the year ahead. It's a fascinating look at how international events and local farming realities intersect. 💼 Work Life heads to the South Shoalhaven Careers & Community Showcase, where the Youthlocal team interviews employers, training organisations, community groups, and local students. From plumbing and nursing to town planning, apprenticeships, the Navy, hospitality, university pathways, and podcasting, the team discovers the incredible range of opportunities available right here in the Shoalhaven. 💰 Living Skillfully tackles the topic of budgeting and money management with certified accountant Monique Carson. From online shopping temptations and subscriptions to saving for cars, managing expenses, understanding insurance, and avoiding common financial traps, the team learns practical strategies for making smart money decisions as they move into adulthood. Whether you're thinking about your future career, trying to save money, or curious about life on a dairy farm, this episode is packed with practical advice and real-world insights from local young people and community experts. Youthlocal is a Dunn Lewis Foundation youth program designed to develop youth confidence, interpersonal skills, media literacy, and community connections. The team meets every Wednesday afternoon from 3:30–5:00pm. This term is proudly supported by The Veolia Mulwarre Trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  3. Jun 10

    Youthlocal S6E4 Ulladulla

    This week on Shoalhaven Youthlocal, the team explores ocean conservation, one of Britain’s most famous robberies, and practical skills for eating well on a budget. 🌊 Tide Talk dives into the world of marine biology and the challenges facing our oceans today. From plastic pollution and coral bleaching to overfishing and habitat destruction, Bella explores how marine scientists help protect ocean ecosystems—and the simple actions we can all take to make a difference. 🕵️ Morning Cup of Mystery investigates the infamous Great Train Robbery of 1963. The team unpacks the daring heist, the massive police manhunt, and the extraordinary story of Ronnie Biggs, whose dramatic prison escape and decades on the run made him one of Britain's most notorious criminals. 🍳 Living Skillfully tackles a challenge many young people face when leaving home: how to shop, cook, and eat well on a budget. The team shares supermarket tips, affordable meal ideas, and money-saving strategies before chatting with Maria Mitchell from the Ulladulla Community Resource Centre about the local Food Store, food assistance programs, and how the community can support people doing it tough. It's an episode full of practical advice, fascinating stories, and real conversations about community, sustainability, and everyday life. Youthlocal is a Dunn Lewis Foundation youth program designed to develop youth confidence, interpersonal skills, media literacy, and community connections. The team meets every Wednesday afternoon from 3:30–5:00pm. This term is proudly supported by The Veolia Mulwarre Trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min

  4. Jun 1

    Youthlocal S6E3 Ulladulla

    This week on Shoalhaven Youthlocal, the team explores future careers, thought-provoking books, and some surprisingly difficult ethical dilemmas. 🌊 Tide Talk takes a closer look at careers in marine biology, exploring the many pathways available beyond the stereotype of studying sharks. From ocean conservation and fisheries management to underwater robotics and climate science, Bella shares why she's passionate about pursuing a future researching octopuses and marine ecosystems. 🎓 Work Life visits the Country Universities Centre Ulladulla, where Eva explains how local students can access university support right here in the Shoalhaven. The team learns about online study, scholarships, student support services, flexible learning options, and upcoming opportunities for parents and future students. 📚 Book Nook features two highly-rated reads: 1984 by George Orwell — the classic dystopian novel that continues to spark conversations about power, freedom, and independent thinking.The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel — a practical and insightful look at wealth, investing, decision-making, and human behaviour.🤔 Would You Rather closes the episode with some challenging moral questions about friendship, happiness, history, and the future. Would you save one person you know or five strangers? Change history or predict your future? The answers spark plenty of debate around the table. It's another episode packed with curiosity, big ideas, career inspiration, and authentic youth perspectives from across the Shoalhaven. Youthlocal is a Dunn Lewis Foundation youth program designed to develop youth confidence, interpersonal skills, media literacy, and community connections. The team meets every Wednesday afternoon from 3:30–5:00pm. This term is proudly supported by The Veolia Mulwarre Trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

  5. May 19

    Youthlocal S6E2 Ulladulla

    This week’s episode of Shoalhaven Youthlocal dives into history, theatre, and life-saving knowledge — with plenty of laughs and curiosity along the way. 📚 Book Nook reviews The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop by Peter FitzSimons — the remarkable true story of Australian surgeon and war hero Weary Dunlop, following his experiences as a prisoner of war on the Thai–Burma Railway during World War II. The team reflects on themes of resilience, forgiveness, perspective, and the human stories behind history. 🎭 Stuff To Do spotlights the upcoming Follies production of Honk! at the Milton Theatre this June. Based on The Ugly Duckling, the musical follows Ugly’s journey to find acceptance and belonging. Bella gives a behind-the-scenes look at rehearsals, the characters, and why families will love the show. ⛑️ Living Skillfully features a practical and fascinating interview with Colleen Allen from South Coast First Aid, covering everything from snake bites and jellyfish stings to CPR, defibrillators, and how to respond in emergencies. The team learns life-saving tips, myths about blue bottle stings, and why staying calm matters most in an emergency. It’s another Youthlocal mix of storytelling, community, practical skills, and youth voices exploring the world around them. Youthlocal is a Dunn Lewis Foundation youth program designed to develop youth confidence, interpersonal skills, media literacy, and community connections. The team meets every second Wednesday afternoon from 3:30–5:00pm. This term is proudly supported by The Veolia Mulwarre Trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min

  6. May 12

    Youthlocal S6E1 Ulladulla

    This week’s episode of Shoalhaven Youthlocal dives into farming futures, unsolved mysteries, ocean science, and some very tricky “Would You Rather” dilemmas. 🚜 Agri News explores the current cattle market, rising beef production, global trade pressures, and how international conflict, fertiliser shortages, and possible El Niño conditions could impact Australian agriculture and rural communities in the months ahead. 🤔 Would You Rather returns with hilarious and surprisingly philosophical debates — from surviving nights in forests vs oceans, to living one 1,000-year life or ten 100-year lives, and whether you’d rather talk to your future self or your past self. 🕵️ Morning Cup of Mystery investigates the terrifying case of the Golden State Killer — a criminal responsible for decades of burglaries, assaults, and murders before groundbreaking DNA genealogy technology finally led to his arrest more than 30 years later. 🌊 Tide Talk follows Bella’s brand-new citizen science project exploring salinity levels across local waterways, rock pools, and estuaries. The team discusses tides, rainfall, biodiversity, algae, and how changing salinity levels may affect marine life around the Shoalhaven coast. It’s thoughtful, curious, and packed with real youth perspectives on science, community, agriculture, and the world around us. Youthlocal is a Dunn Lewis Foundation youth program designed to develop youth confidence, interpersonal skills, media literacy, and community connections. The team meets every Wednesday afternoon from 3:30–5:00pm. This term is proudly supported by The Veolia Mulwarre Trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min

  7. Mar 25

    Youthlocal S5E7 Ulladulla

    From clownfish babies to career dreams, this episode of Shoalhaven Youthlocal is full of curiosity, insight, and real-life learning. 🌊 Tide Talk dives into the fascinating world of clownfish, inspired by real baby clownfish hatching at school! The team explores their unique behaviours — from living safely among sea anemones to the surprising fact that all clownfish are born male before some change to female. 🚜 Agri News zooms out to a global scale, unpacking how conflict in the Middle East is impacting Australian agriculture, particularly the lamb trade, fuel prices, and fertiliser supply. It’s a thoughtful look at how world events affect local farmers and food systems. 🕵️ Morning Cup of Mystery investigates the eerie case of the Mary Celeste — a ship found abandoned at sea with no sign of its crew. Theories range from natural causes to pirates… and even a few imaginative possibilities from the team. 💼 Work Life (New Segment!) launches with practical advice for young people entering the workforce. From resumes and first impressions to workplace dos and don’ts, the team shares honest insights about getting a job, building confidence, and finding work that feels rewarding. It’s a mix of science, storytelling, global awareness, and real-world skills — all brought to you by young voices from the Shoalhaven. Youthlocal is a Dunn Lewis Foundation youth program designed to develop youth confidence, interpersonal skills, media literacy, and community connections. The team meets every Wednesday afternoon from 3:30–5:00pm. This term is proudly supported by The Veolia Mulwarre Trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min

  8. Mar 2

    Youthlocal S5E6 Ulladulla

    Books, big ideas, local shows, and wild ocean facts — this week’s Shoalhaven Youthlocal is packed with personality. 📚 Book Nook dives into two recent releases: Hidden by Brian Brown — a gripping coastal mystery full of cliffhangers and layered storylines that earned a full ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ from the team.Pilbara by Judy Nunn — a sweeping late-1800s frontier saga exploring power, land, identity, and perspective, sparking thoughtful debate about authenticity and historical portrayal.🏫 Getting Connected chats with a student from Big Picture Education, a self-directed learning program that places student passions at the centre of education. From selling CDs to designing projects and building confidence, it’s learning done differently. 🎪 Live & Local and History Hits celebrate the upcoming Milton Show (March 6–9, 2026) — one of the region’s oldest agricultural shows, running since 1866. From cattle judging and show jumping to baking competitions, teen showgirl, whip cracking, bush poetry, and even the slowest snail category, it’s community spirit at its best. 🌊 Tide Talk finishes with a bold dive into marine wildlife facts — from angelfish mating for life, to lobsters communicating by… peeing on each other, to octopus mums, shark teeth, blue whale tongues heavier than elephants, and why you definitely don’t want to step on a stonefish. It’s curious, chaotic, thoughtful, and proudly local — youth voices exploring books, community, history, and the ocean. Youthlocal is a Dunn Lewis Foundation youth program designed to develop youth confidence, interpersonal skills, media literacy, and community connections. The team meets every second Wednesday afternoon from 3:30–5:00pm. Proudly supported this term by The Veolia Mulwarre Trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
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Shoalhaven Youthlocal is a podcast about local people, places and current events in the Shoalhaven region of Australia - from a youth perspective. Each week a bunch of young people talk hot topics, local places, local history and interview local personalities, giving residents a fresh look at their hometowns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Dunn Lewis Youth development Foundation
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    73
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dunn Lewis Youth development Foundation
  • Show Website
    Shoalhaven YouthLocal