Great Australian Lives With Laura Turner

Laura Turner chats with journalist and best-selling author Peter FitzSimons, about his new book James Cook The Story Behind the Man Who Mapped the World, which is in stores now. You can follow Peter on Twitter 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 Warren Davies - The Unbreakable Farmer. Warren is a speaker, mental health advocate and regional leader whose own personal challenges have inspired him to help others in rural and regional Australia. To connect with Warren and find out more about his work head to http://www.theunbreakablefarmer.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.

Join Laura Turner and her guest Shanna Whan. Shanna is the creator, founder, and CEO of Sober in the Country. She describes herself as just a regular girl from the country with a story that's actually ridiculously common. The only thing perhaps unique about Shan, she says, is that she chooses to speak publicly and candidly about overcoming alcoholism in order to raise overdue awareness and to fight for others in the overlooked demographic that is regional and rural Australia. For more information about Sober in the Country head to their website www.soberinthecountry.org 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 Sean Dooley birdwatcher, twitcher and writer. Sean's the National Public Affairs Manager for BirdLife Australia – helping to preserve some of our most threatened bird species. Sean's passion for birds began early and he shares his wonderful story with us, from writing on some of our most loved comedy shows to spending a year breaking the Australian twitching record. For more info on BirdLife Australia head to their website https://birdlife.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. This program is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield.

Laura Turner's guest is Elle Halliwell - journalist, speaker, writer and wellness advocate. Elle made headlines when she revealed she was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer then days later discovered she was pregnant with her first child - two pieces of news that would change her life forever. She shares her remarkable story of determination with Laura. You can follow Elle on Instagram 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 Walkley-award winning crime writer and journalist John Silvester. Also known as ‘Sly of the Underworld’, John is co-author of best-selling books that formed the basis of the TV series Underbelly, a regular on radio and host of new true crime podcast ‘Naked City’. 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.

This week Laura Turner chats with Peter Cullen AM - the Founder and director of Reclink Australia, having initially trained for Catholic Priesthood Peter has always been passionate about improving the lives of people experiencing disadvantage through sport and arts. For more information about Reclink and donating to their programs head to www.reclink.org 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.

This week Laura Turner chats with Anna Goldswrothy, world-renowned concert pianist and writer (and daughter of writer and poet Peter Goldsworthy). Anna has just released her first book of fiction Melting Moments. Laura and Anna discuss motherhood and the changing expectations of women, mothers and families as they delve into the life of Ruby – the lead character in the book, inspired by Anna’s grandmother. For more details on Anna's work and writing head to www.annagoldsworthy.com. Great Australian Lives is proudly brought to you by Tobin Brothers Funerals - to see videos of our guests like their Facebook page HERE.

Laura Turner's guest is Rachael Robertson, a former Antarctic expedition leader, executive advisor and author of new book, Respect Trumps Harmony. Rachael led a team of eighteen people through a year-long expedition in Antarctica, which involved nine months of total isolation and months of darkness and now speaks about her leadership experience and helps others improve their leadership skills. For more info head to www.rachaelrobertson.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 renowned cognitive neuropsychologist Professor Susan Rossell from Swinburne Uni. Susan and her team have launched a survey to assess the mental health of Australians in the face of COVID-19. The survey will be conducted monthly, checking in on Australians as the COVID-19 situation progresses. Participants are asked to share their top concerns related to COVID-19, as well as how it is affecting their mental health and wellbeing. Results from the survey will be used to inform future policy and decision-making to support the mental health of Australians. To participate in the next Survey 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. This program is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield.

Join Laura Turner and her guest Ryan 'Brickman' McNaught, judge from Channel 9's Lego Masters Australia. Ryan is one of only 14 certified Lego professionals in the world and the only one in the Southern Hemisphere. 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 journalist and author, Adam Courtenay (son of Bryce Courtenay). Adam has a new book out – The Ghost and the Bounty Hunter.

Laura Turner chats with underwater photographer, author and observer of whale behaviour - Wade Hughes. Wade and his wife Robyn have just released their book Looking For Whales. You can see some of the incredible pictures from the book and get more info HERE. Wade is also a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a Member of the Explorers Club of New York, Wade took up underwater photography in the 1960’s.

Join Laura Turner and her guest Professor Greg Murray - Director of Swinburne's Centre for Mental Health. For a PDF (including full links) of Professor Murray's Pandemic Hacks - please email a request to our show producer jane.nield@crocmedia.com Prof Greg Murray's Pandemic Hacks The aim of this information is to briefly introduce psychological approaches to maintaining mental health and wellbeing during the pandemic, and to direct readers to good quality, free online resources in Australia. Maintain Wellbeing Routine and daily structure are critical to wellbeing. Like pets and small children, our bodies want to know what’s happening next, and that’s why daily routines (when we get up, eat lunch, go to bed, etc.) are so important for our physical and mental wellbeing Try to make key daily events (particularly the time you get up) roughly the same 7 days a week. To help with sleep and energy, make sure you get out into the sunlight every day, preferably while exercising (e.g., walking). Always have a

Laura Turner chats with Caroline Overington - Journalist, 2 time Walkley award winner and author of new book Missing William Tyrell. Caroline has been reporting on William Tyrrell's case for year for The Australian and her book is just one way of keeping William's story alive.

Join Laura Turner as she talks to Dr Bernie Crimmins. Bernie is an advocate for Men's Health and an author of the books Blokes Health 1 and Blokes Health 2. He's been a GP for more than 30 years and was the club doctor to the Hawthorn Football Club for many years as well. His comes from the famous Crimmins footy family - his brother Peter was a legend of the game before passing away from cancer while at the peak of his career. 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.

As we celebrate International Women's Day - Laura Turner chats with Dr Cathy Foley – Chief Scientist at the CSRIO. Not only is Cathy one of Australia’s leading scientists, she also has a Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, a Bachelor of Science and a Diploma of Education,and is leading the way for women in science and encouraging the next generation of young girls to follow in her footsteps.

Laura Turner's guest is Tarun 'Taz' Kumar. Taz was born in India and migrated to Melbourne 20 years ago to study to be a paramedic. He’s worked for Ambulance Vic for 17 years and is one of the stars of Paramedics on Channel 9. Great Australian Lives in produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield.

Join host Laura Turner and guests Deborah Conway, along with her husband and band member Willy Zygier. Deborah and Willy play live for us in the studio and talk about their upcoming show 'Strong Women Of Song' at Memo on Sunday 1st of March at 3pm. More details HERE.

Laura Turner spends an hour with Brett McLeod – an award-winning journalist, radio presenter and TV news presenter at the Nine Network, Brett has covered many major news stories in Australia and overseas including the Boxing Day Tsunami and terrorist attacks in Europe.