Did you know that Nowra is home to Australia’s only naval air station? Barron Hanson speaks with Captain Paul Hannigan, Commanding Officer of HMAS Albatross, about the base’s history, its role in the community, and why this remarkable piece of Australian defence history deserves a much bigger place in Nowra’s story. Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts […]
How are two Indian-Australians blending cultures one butter chicken burger at a time — and what does their restaurant say about Nowra’s growing diversity? Barron Hanson speaks with Ayush and Manisha Chopra, founders of Two Brown Men, about food, identity, community, and building something new in a regional town. Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube About […]
Meet the man behind 517 consecutive Monday night radio shows. Barron Hanson sits down with Paul Murphy from Triple U FM to hear why community radio does something that commercial stations simply can’t — and what 30+ years behind the microphone in Nowra has taught him about the power of local voice. Listen on: Spotify | Apple […]
In this episode, discover how a neighbourhood bulk-buying group chat grew into a thriving organic food movement with two Nowra locations and national shipping. Barron Hanson speaks with Jessica Bromley — founder of Good Things Organic — about sustainable living, community business, and what it means to build something that genuinely reflects your values. Listen […]
What draws people to Nowra and keeps them here? In this episode, Barron Hanson speaks with Crystal Brandon about finding community in a town that wasn’t originally home — and the volunteer work, local organisations, and personal connections that make the Shoalhaven such a special place to put down roots. Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube […]
In this first episode, host Barron Hanson sits down with Jemma Tribe and Alison Henry to learn about the Uptown Program — an initiative helping to create a vibrant, inclusive and authentically Nowra future for everyone. From placemaking to local business support, this conversation unpacks what it really takes to breathe new life into a […]
