Shoalhaven YouthLocal

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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. 12/15/2025

    Youthlocal S5E5 Ulladulla

    This episode of Shoalhaven Youthlocal is packed with big opinions, thoughtful debate, and strong community connections — all led by local young people. 📱 Hot Topic kicks things off with a lively discussion about the idea of a social media ban. The team dives into whether banning platforms actually helps young people, the role of parents and platforms in keeping kids safe, and what meaningful consequences for online bullying should really look like. It’s an honest, sometimes chaotic, but deeply reflective conversation about growing up online. 🐎 History Hits explores the complex history of Australia’s Brumbies — from their origins after colonisation, to their place in farming, wartime legend, and the ongoing debate around heritage listing, culling, and environmental impact in the High Country today. 🤔 Would You Rather returns with some of the toughest dilemmas yet: honesty vs fame, spiders vs rats, coughing forever vs constant headaches, and whether you’d rather know who you’ll marry or when you’ll die. As always, no one fully agrees — and that’s half the fun. 🏄 Getting Connected wraps up the episode with a chat to a young representative from the local Surf Life Saving Club, learning about pathways from nippers to cadets, the skills young people gain along the way, and how surf clubs build confidence, leadership, and community both in and out of the water. 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.

    16 min

  2. 12/01/2025

    Youthlocal S5E4 Ulladulla

    This episode of Shoalhaven Youthlocal is packed with laughs, rhythm, and real stories — from dance halls to dramatic heists. 🤔 Would You Rather returns with hilarious hypotheticals about ageing, siblings, and whether anyone would actually trust Oscar behind the wheel. 💃 Getting Connected steps into the world of the Ulladulla Dance Group, where members of all ages come together to move, connect, and learn the joy of ballroom and Latin dance. 🌉 History Hits takes us to Murrays Road Bridge at Conjola — the last remaining timber trestle bridge in the Shoalhaven. Built in the 1800s, it’s still used daily by local dairy cows who refuse to cross the modern concrete one! 🕵️ Morning Cup of Mystery revisits one of the most intense police shootouts in U.S. history — the North Hollywood Bank Robbery. What started as a meticulously planned heist turned into a 44-minute firefight that changed police tactics forever. It’s a mix of laughter, local heritage, and edge-of-your-seat storytelling — all told by the voices of Shoalhaven youth. 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.

    18 min

  3. 11/17/2025

    Youthlocal S5E3 Ulladulla

    From farm life debates to marine crises and true crime mysteries, this week’s Shoalhaven Youthlocal is packed with stories, laughs, and local voices. 🐑 Would You Rather (Farm Edition) — The crew gets country as they debate milking cows vs. shearing sheep, living in barns vs. farmhouses, and whether they’d rather wear overalls or a farmer’s hat forever. It’s chaos, comedy, and country living at its best. 🌊 Tide Talk dives into the sea urchin crisis threatening Southern Australia’s kelp forests. The team explores how climate change is shifting ocean ecosystems — and how we can all help protect marine life. 🕵️ Morning Cup of Mystery unpacks the gripping Kayak Killer case — a true story of love, loss, and deception on the Hudson River that blurs the line between tragedy and crime. 🎨 Getting Connected chats with local students from Big Picture Education — a creative, self-directed learning program helping young people pursue their passions, build real-world projects, and reimagine what school can look like. It’s another Youthlocal mix of curiosity, community, and conversation — made by young people, for young people 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 second Wednesday afternoon from 3:30–5:00pm. This term is proudly supported by the The Veolia Mulwarre Trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min

  4. 11/03/2025

    Youthlocal S5E2 Ulladulla

    This episode of Shoalhaven Youthlocal is packed with creativity, history, humour, and heart — from stage lights to skateboards! Stuff To Do spotlights The Vicar of Dibley Christmas – The Second Coming at the Milton Theatre! The team gives a behind-the-scenes look (and a few laughs) from the cast and crew, with Gemma performing as Mrs. Cropley and Youthlocal member Bella helping on lighting. History Hits tells the incredible story of Sir Sidney Kidman, the teenage runaway who went on to build the largest cattle empire in the world — owning over 3.5% of Australia! Would You Rather gets wild and wonderful as the team debates whether they’d rather time travel, break into song uncontrollably, or live life in wet socks. Morning Cup of Mystery takes a chilling turn with the story of a young couple’s plane crash and a pilot who disappeared for 24 years before being found — the haunting case of Jerry Isenberg. Tide Talk dives into the world’s most famous natural wonder — the Great Barrier Reef — with fascinating facts and simple ways we can all help protect our coral ecosystems. And finally, In the Field hits the Ulladulla Skate Park, where reporter Oliver Carson chats with Jayden Sheridan, founder of Gnarly Neighbours, about how skateboarding builds connection, confidence, and community across Australia. You can explore the work Jayden does at gnarlyneighbours.com.au, and if your child was at one of his workshops, give Gnarly Neighbours a shout out online! 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.

    28 min

  5. 10/20/2025

    Youthlocal S5E1 Ulladulla

    The Youthlocal team is back for a brand-new season — diving deep, debating wild hypotheticals, and sharing real-life lessons about online safety. 🐋 Tide Talk explores the gentle giants of the sea — manatees! Find out what they eat, where they live, and how conservation efforts are helping these “cows of the ocean” thrive again. 🤔 Would You Rather gets hilariously weird, as the team debates flying cars vs. underwater cars, vinegar eye drops vs. sandpaper toilet paper, and losing GPS vs. losing credit cards. 🏴‍☠️ History Hits tells the story of bushranger Frank Gardiner, leader of one of Australia’s largest gold heists — worth a modern-day $12 million! 🕵️ Morning Cup of Mystery investigates the real-life murder of Donna Will — a Sydney case full of twists, lies, and shocking truths. 📱 Hot Topic ends on a serious note: a firsthand story about getting hacked on Instagram, how it unfolded, and the vital lessons about online safety and two-factor authentication every young person should know. 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 Entertainers and the Veolia Mulwarre Foundation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  6. 09/29/2025

    Youthlocal S4E6 Ulladulla

    In this episode of Youthlocal, the team brings you stories of service, history, adventure, and mystery. 🔥 Getting Connected chats with the Rural Fire Service about the vital role of volunteers, the cadet program, and how young people can get involved in protecting their communities. ⚔️ History Hits dives into the wild world of Sydney’s Razor Gangs of the 1920s — when crime queens, cutthroat razors, and cocaine wars ruled the streets. 🌴 Hot Topic sparks laughs as the crew share their craziest holiday experiences — from houseboat mishaps and ripped toes in Fiji, to swimming with whale sharks and dog sledding in Sweden. 🕵️ Morning Cup of Mystery unpacks the eerie case of Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?, a haunting World War II-era mystery that still remains unsolved today. It’s a mix of community connection, wild history, youth voices, and spine-tingling mystery — straight 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 second Wednesday afternoon from 3:30–5:00pm. This term is proudly supported by the Milton Ulladulla Entertainers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min

  7. 09/15/2025

    Youthlocal S4E5 Ulladulla

    This week’s episode of Youthlocal is packed with adventure, history, debate, and marine mysteries! 🌲 Stuff To Do takes us on a wild recap of the Outward Bound leadership camp — from hiking Mount Tennant and crawling through granite caverns at “Lego Land,” to surviving wild winds, solo reflections in the bush, and a pig scare at camp. 🚂 History Hits explores the old industrial railway that once transported silica from Bannister’s Point to Newcastle, and sparks a big conversation about what Milton and Ulladulla might have looked like if trains still ran through the region. 🔥 Hot Topic gets heated as the team debates sports that should not be in the Olympics — from eSports and hobby horsing, to French cricket and even traditional team sports. 🕵️ Morning Cup of Mystery dives into the infamous Somerton Man case, one of Australia’s most baffling unsolved mysteries. 🐍 Tide Talk slithers beneath the waves to discover coral reef snakes — their habits, diets, and vital role in reef ecosystems. It’s a full ride of laughs, local stories, and curious questions you won’t want to miss! 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 Entertainers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min

  8. 09/01/2025

    Youthlocal S4E4 Ulladulla

    In this episode of Youthlocal, the crew dives deep into stories, history, and some hilarious debates. 📚 Book Nook takes on The Inheritance Games series — full of puzzles, secrets, and billionaire drama. 🎪 Stuff To Do highlights the upcoming Community Expo at the Dunn Lewis Centre, with live performances, stalls, and plenty to explore. ⛏️ History Hits uncovers Milton Ulladulla’s mining past — from silica quarries to hidden tramways that once shaped the region. 🤔 Would You Rather sparks laughs and strong opinions, as the team chooses between lying or swearing, coffee or smoothies, pizza or Colombian soup, and whether they’d rather earn money per step or per jump. It’s a mix of reviews, local insights, and pure youth energy — all 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 second Wednesday afternoon from 3:30–5:00pm. This term is proudly supported by the Milton Ulladulla Entertainers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dunn Lewis Youth development Foundation
  • Show Website
    Shoalhaven YouthLocal