Great Australian Lives With Laura Turner

This week Laura Turner chats with Dr Geoff Lester. Geoff was just 24 and underwent the first of three open-heart surgeries. His experiences eventually led to a decision to change career path; Geoff decided to study medicine so he could help others with similar conditions. To find out more about the work of the Heart Foundation - head to their website HERE. Great Australian Lives is proudly brought to you by Tobin Brothers Funerals - to see videos of our guests like their Facebook page HERE. Great Australian Lives is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield.

Laura Turner chats with actor, dancer and TV presenter Paul Mercurio. His star turn as Scott Hastings in Strictly Ballroom made him Australia’s favourite son, but Paul has recently secured a different role, as Councillor for Watson ward, Mornington Peninsula Shire.

This week Laura Turner is joined by acclaimed author and journalist Grantlee Kieza. Grantlee has just published his 17th book Banks. Banks is a rich and rollicking biography of one of the most colourful and intriguing characters in the history of exploration Sir Joseph Banks. Banks is available HERE or in all good bookshops. Great Australian Lives is proudly brought to you by Tobin Brothers Funerals - to see videos of our some of our guests like Tobin Brothers on Facebook page HERE. Great Australian Lives is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join Laura Turner as she chats with business man and patron of the Australian Prostate Centre Bill Guest. To find out more about the incredible work of the Australian Prostate Centre - head to their website australianprostatecentre.org.au Great Australian Lives is proudly brought to you by Tobin Brothers Funerals - to see videos of our guests like their Facebook page HERE. Great Australian Lives is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield.

Laura Turner chats with the Executive Editor for News Corp Australia - who was editor of The Herald Sun for 10 years. Laura and Peter look back on 30 years of The Herald Sun and talk about some of the biggest stories in those three decades like 9-11, the death of Princess Diana and more. Great Australian Lives is proudly brought to you by Tobin Brothers Funerals - to see videos of our guests like their Facebook page HERE. Great Australian Lives is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield.

Laura Turner chats with Chef and writer Matt Wilkinson. He’s a chef with an obsession for growing, sourcing and presenting the best tasting produce he can. He’s the founder of The Pie Shop in Melbourne, creative director for all things “Made from Gin” by Four Pillars Gin and author of books including Mr. Wilkinson’s Favourite Vegetables. You'll find some of Matt's recipes and products for sale on the Mr Wilkinson's website HERE and https://mrwilkinsons.com.au Great Australian Lives is proudly brought to you by Tobin Brothers Funerals - to see videos of our guests like their Facebook page HERE. Great Australian Lives is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield.

Laura Turner chats with Professor David Ranson - Deputy Director and Head of Forensic Services at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine and Director at the Donor Tissue Bank of Victoria. For more information about donating head to www..dtbv.org.au Great Australian Lives is proudly brought to you by Tobin Brothers Funerals - to see videos of our guests like their Facebook page HERE. Great Australian Lives is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield.

Laura Turner's guest this week is Walkley Award winning investigative journalist, author and broadcaster Adam Shand. Adam's the star of Channel 9's hit true crime show Australian Crime Stories - Wednesday night at 8.30pm or catch up anytime via 9Go HERE. Great Australian Lives is proudly brought to you by Tobin Brothers Funerals - to see videos of our guests like their Facebook page HERE. Great Australian Lives is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield.

Laura Turner's guest this week is Dr Mark Cross. Mark is a psychiatrist and author and his new book 'Anxiety - Expert advice from a neurotic shrink who's lived with Anxiety all his life' is out now via Harper Collins and available HERE. You can connect with Mark via his Twitter account HERE. Great Australian Lives is proudly brought to you by Tobin Brothers Funerals - to see videos of our guests like their Facebook page HERE. Great Australian Lives is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield.

Join Laura Turner and her guests Vika and Linda Bull. Great Australian Lives is proudly brought to you by Tobin Brothers Funerals - to see videos of our guests like their Facebook page HERE. Great Australian Lives is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield.

Laura Turner chats with – David Rowland, a clinical and forensic psychologist turned author. Working in the prison system, David came face to face with not only some of Australia’s most reviled criminals but many people whose lives had been destroyed by violence and trauma. After a stress induced stroke forced him to dramatically rethink his career – he embarked on an incredible journey to heal himself and retrain his brain after losing much of his sensory capabilities. He’s now an expert in post-traumatic growth and his latest book, The Power of Suffering, is a collection of stories about how people have grown kinder and stronger in the wake of tragedy and trauma. To connect with David and find out more about his work head to www.davidroland.com.au HERE. For more information about the film festival we mentioned and the documetary - click HERE. Great Australian Lives is proudly brought to you by Tobin Brothers Funerals - to see videos of our guests like their Facebook page HERE. Great Australian Lives i

Laura Turner chats with Australian music industry legend, Michael Gudinski to mark the release of Music From The Home Front on double CD and triple vinyl. This unique compilation of iconic songs and classic covers was recorded and broadcast for the premiere Anzac Day virtual concert event of the same name and brought Australians and New Zealanders together in a time of adversity, allowing a moment of respite in these troubled times whilst honouring COVID-19 frontline workers and commemorating Anzac Day. 100% of profits from Music From The Home Front are going to Support Act - Australia’s only charity delivering crisis relief services to artists, crew and music workers as a result of ill health, injury, a mental health problem, or some other crisis that impacts on their ability to work in music. You can order a copy of Music From the Home Front from JB Hi-Fi HERE. Great Australian Lives is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield.

Laura Turner chats with Professor Benjamin Cowie - infectious diseases physician, epidemiologist and the Director of the World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis at the Doherty Institute. For more information about the work of the Doherty Institue - head to their website HERE. Great Australian Lives is proudly brought to you by Tobin Brothers Funerals - to see videos of our guests like their Facebook page HERE. This program is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield.

Laura Turner chats with former gold medal winning netballer and media presenter, Bianca Chatfield. Bianca's journey from professional athlete to leading media personality and business owner is indicative of her vivacious nature, dedication and professionalism across all fields. You can follow Bianca on her Instagram page HERE. For more details on the ANZ 2020 Financial Check In - head to their website HERE. Great Australian Lives is proudly brought to you by Tobin Brothers Funerals - to see videos of our guests like their Facebook page HERE. This program is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield.

Laura Turner's guest this week is Dr Peter Downey. Peter is an author, educator and father of three - best know for his best-selling book So You're Going to Be a Dad which has been updated and revised to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its release. To find out more about Peter Downey's writing and work head to his website www.peterdowney.com.au. Great Australian Lives is proudly brought to you by Tobin Brothers Funerals - to see videos of our guests like their Facebook page HERE. This program is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield.

Laura Turner chats with Australian Ninja Warrior host Rebecca Maddern. Bec's back on our screens as the co-host of Australian Ninja Warrior on Channel 9. She's one of the Nine Network’s key hosts across sport, news, current affairs and lifestyle. Rebecca has showcased her tremendous versatility across a media career that spans almost 20 years. Great Australian Lives is proudly brought to you by Tobin Brothers Funerals - to see videos of our guests like their Facebook page HERE. This program is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield.

Laura Turner chats with charity founder and six-time breast cancer survivor, Kathy Kaplan OAM. Kathy’s charity, IMPACT for Women, is a completely volunteer charity committed to making a difference to Victorian women and children fleeing extreme violence at home. To find out more about the work of Impact for Women visit their website www.impactforwomen.org.au. You'll find Kathy's mother's memoir Zachor, I remember. Will you?: A collection of memories by Vera Freidin as told to her daughters HERE. Great Australian Lives is proudly brought to you by Tobin Brothers Funerals - to see videos of our guests like their Facebook page HERE. This program is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield.

Laura Turner chats with Ian and Simone Carson who established National Food Rescue organistation SecondBite in 2005, after watching too much good food go to waste while too many people went hungry. For more information about the wonderful work SecondBite do or to make a donation - visit their website HERE. Great Australian Lives is proudly brought to you by Tobin Brothers Funerals - to see videos of our guests like their Facebook page HERE. This program is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield.

Join Laura Turner and her guest the Lighthouse Foundation Founder - Susan Barton AM. Susan began caring for vulnerable young people in her own home, 40 years ago, before opening the first Lighthouse home in 1991. Lighthouse Foundation has since raised multiple millions of dollars to radically transform the lives of more than 800 vulnerable young Australians. Great Australian Lives is proudly brought to you by Tobin Brothers Funerals - to see videos of our guests like their Facebook page HERE.

Join Laura Turner and her guest broadcaster and journalist Steve Price. Covering all the major news stories since the 70’s, it’s safe to say no one knows current affairs like Steve. Great Australian Lives is proudly brought to you by Tobin Brothers Funerals - to see videos of our guests like their Facebook page HERE. This program is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield.