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Marie-Claire Trotter from Shakesperean Actor to Railway Entrepreneur -Graeme Kemlo

Graeme Kemlo — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:27:54 +0000

Meet Marie Claire Trotter, owner and CEO of the Q-Train in Geelong, a narrow gauge train with very comfortable renovated carriages and a delightful five-course meal served with great local wines. Marie-Claire used to be a Shakespearean actor, so how on earth did she end up owning a train?
Photo: Marie-Claire Trotter by Graeme KemloRead More

Sydney Coastal Walks, Maybe Whale Spotting -Mike Smith

Graeme Kemlo — Wed, 20 May 2026 22:20:20 +0000

Not all of us are cold plungers who will swim Sydney’s beaches in any weather, so veteran reporter Mike Smith has come up with suggestions for coastal walks around Sydney. And he reckons you should take a camera and binoculars as you might just encounter the annual migration of humpback whales on the coastal walks. You will also come across many great cafes. Mike has suggested short, medium and longer walks depending on fitness levels.
Photo: Mike Smith, showing South Head
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Hack -Take 2 day’s leave get 8-day break -Graeme Kemlo & Helen Hayes

Graeme Kemlo — Wed, 20 May 2026 07:41:38 +0000

We have found a travel hack that helps create holidays without using all your leave.
The secret is to build days off into public holidays. Have a listen!Read More

Travel Writers Radio News Nay 20 -Helen Hayes & Graeme Kemlo

Graeme Kemlo — Wed, 20 May 2026 05:17:41 +0000

From the auspices of Travel Writers Radio – and a very full inbox – we have chosen the most interesting and appropriate travel news for listeners this week. To submit your potential news item, remember ur ethos – No AI, No BS, Keep it short,
TWR News is roduced and presented by Graeme Kemo and Helen Hayes.Read More

Where to go when if you love hiking – Carolyne Jasinski Asks the Experts

Graeme Kemlo — Thu, 14 May 2026 01:45:57 +0000

Timing is key to every great holiday … especially when you’re hiking. Knowing where to go and what you can see and do is important. But, knowing when to go is crucial. Lonely Planet’s new book: Where to go When – Hiking has it all sorted. Carolyne Jasinski speaks with the authors Sarah Baxter and Paul Bloomfield.Read More

New Musicals Coming to Major Cities – Graeme Kemlo & Carolyne Jasinski

Graeme Kemlo — Thu, 14 May 2026 00:01:18 +0000

This is music to your ears! Carolyne Jasinski and Graeme Kemlo update listeners on the new musicals showing now and coming to a live theatre near you in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.
Image: Natalie Bassingthwaite premiered in Waitress last weekend in Melboune. It will then tour other states.Read More

Australia’s Largest Monolith is Not Uluru – Emily McAuliffe

Graeme Kemlo — Wed, 13 May 2026 23:56:50 +0000

Melbourne journalist Emily McAuliffe takes us “home” to Far North Queensland to see Australia’s largest monolith … and it’s not Uluru. Come on a trip to remote Mount Mulligan, a three-hour drive (by 4WD preferably) west of Cairns. It’s so isolated, not many people really know about the monolith that dominates the landscape and dwarfs Uluru – or about the indigenous-owned cattle station with a five-star, 28-guest luxury lodge.
Photo: by Emily McAuliffe shows Mount Mulligan in the backgund viewed from the luxury lodge pool.Read More

Crowbe Plaza Geelong GM John Dickson on New Waterfront Hotel -Graeme Kemlo

Graeme Kemlo — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:58:13 +0000

Graeme Kemlo was invited to stay at the recently opened Crowne Plaza Hotel Geelong, which is attached to the city’s new Nyaal Banyul Convention and Event Centre opening in July. GM of the hotel, John Dickson spoke with Graeme about the impact of the new hotel on Victoria’s second city. The 200-room hotel has amazing views from at least half the rooms, across Corio Bay and the image here shows what scene he awoke to on Monday March 30…..”with absolutely No AI involved”, he says.
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Two easy Outback Queensland Experiences -Emily McAuliffe with Graeme Kemlo

Graeme Kemlo — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:49:35 +0000

About three hours south of Cairns along the Savannah Way, Emiy McAuliffe says the road is an easy way to drive the outback as it is tarred. At Uldara Volcanic National Park is one of the wrld’s largest coollections of lava tubes, while three hours further along the road is Cobbold Gorge.
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Head Chef Damien Heads Transforming The Menu at Watsons Bay Hotel -Mike Smith

Graeme Kemlo — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:46:08 +0000

Mike Smith spoke with the entertaining and colourful head chef of the recently renovated Watsons Bay Hotel – Damian Heads – who also appeared regularly on the TV show Ready Steady Cook.
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