Heartbeat of the Mallee

Heartbeat of the Mallee
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Welcome to the ‘Heartbeat of the Mallee’ podcast! In this first episode, host Heath Kendall is talking with Mildura Businessman, academic, and philanthropist, Ross Lake OAM. Mr Lake is also the chairman of the Mildura Base Public Hospital Foundation. This podcast is a fascinating insight into Mr Lake’s background, his interests, the MBPH Foundation projects and objectives and the ever-expanding petroleum business that he has built. We hope you enjoy it.

  1. Heartbeat of the Mallee - A conversation with Mildura Base Public Hospital CEO Terry Welch

    FEB 14

    Heartbeat of the Mallee - A conversation with Mildura Base Public Hospital CEO Terry Welch

    This week, Heath Kendall and Mildura Base Public Hospital CEO Terry Welch discusses his background in the health sector The pathway that led him to be an administrator and ultimately the CEO of MBPH. Terry taking his long service leave to travel around Australia with his wife. The hospital’s Foundation and the exciting major projects being undertaken.

    28 min
  2. Heartbeat of the Mallee - A conversation with Mildura Base Public Hospital Acting CEO Matthew Jukes

    12/17/2025

    Heartbeat of the Mallee - A conversation with Mildura Base Public Hospital Acting CEO Matthew Jukes

    This week,host Heath Kendall and Mildura Base Public Hospital Acting CEO Matthew Jukes discuss some of the issues and challenges he and the hospital staff face on a day-to-day basis, particularly dealing with the demands on the Emergency Department. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    15 min
  3. Heartbeat of the Mallee - A conversation with veteran journalist and author Alan Erskine

    12/02/2025

    Heartbeat of the Mallee - A conversation with veteran journalist and author Alan Erskine

    This week,host John Dooley is speaking with veteran journalist and author Alan Erskine. 1.His latest book, Alan Erskine – This is my Life Newspaper sports journalists This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    30 min
  4. Heartbeat of the Mallee - A conversation with Wentworth Shire Councillor and Mayor, Daniel Linklater

    11/13/2025

    Heartbeat of the Mallee - A conversation with Wentworth Shire Councillor and Mayor, Daniel Linklater

    This week, John Dooley and Daniel Linklater cover his role as Mayor. Daniel's role as Mayor The exciting projects that are making Wentworth a vibrant must visit location Dryland farming This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    19 min
  5. Heartbeat of the Mallee - A conversation with AFLW Richmond star and Wentworth A-Grade Netball champion, Courtney Wakefield

    10/28/2025

    Heartbeat of the Mallee - A conversation with AFLW Richmond star and Wentworth A-Grade Netball champion, Courtney Wakefield

    This week,John Dooley and Courtney Wakefield cover sport, family and more. Growing up in the bush on a station in outback NSW AFLW Living on Top Hut Station This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    20 min
  6. Heartbeat of the Mallee - A conversation with Snap Fitness Mildura co-owner, Joel Coates

    10/14/2025

    Heartbeat of the Mallee - A conversation with Snap Fitness Mildura co-owner, Joel Coates

    This week, host Heath Kendall and Joel Coates cover his extraordinary lifelong tale of adversity and triumph. Joel was born 10 weeks premature to a mother who suffered an addiction. At just 21, Joel was by chance diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. At 23 he sustained a significant head injury while playing football. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    26 min
  7. Heartbeat of the Mallee - A conversation with Rebecca Crossling, Mildura Rural City Councillor

    09/30/2025

    Heartbeat of the Mallee - A conversation with Rebecca Crossling, Mildura Rural City Councillor

    This week, Heath Kendall is speaking with Rebecca Crossling, who was elected a Mildura Rural City Councillor, in October 2024 1.Rebecca is also the Senior Engagement Coordinator at the Mildura Campus of La Trobe University. Born in Melbourne, Rebecca speaks about her early days moving to, and growing up in Mildura. Her family's involvement in local sport and what the future may hold for her. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    24 min
  8. Heartbeat of the Mallee - A conversation with One Agency Mildura Principal, Mark Thornton

    09/10/2025

    Heartbeat of the Mallee - A conversation with One Agency Mildura Principal, Mark Thornton

    This week, Heath Kendall and Mark Thornton cover Mildura Real Estate and his invlolvement in the MBPH Foundation. Real Estate wasn't Mark's first career choice Mark's involvement with the MBPH Foundation Naming rights sponsor for the One Agency A-League Festival of Sport. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    21 min
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Welcome to the ‘Heartbeat of the Mallee’ podcast! In this first episode, host Heath Kendall is talking with Mildura Businessman, academic, and philanthropist, Ross Lake OAM. Mr Lake is also the chairman of the Mildura Base Public Hospital Foundation. This podcast is a fascinating insight into Mr Lake’s background, his interests, the MBPH Foundation projects and objectives and the ever-expanding petroleum business that he has built. We hope you enjoy it.

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  • Creator
    Heartbeat of the Mallee
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
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    Heartbeat of the Mallee