Local issues. Real conversations. No spin.
Local issues. Real conversations. No spin.
In Episode #18 of The Joe Show, Joe reflects on the growing list of challenges facing the Mornington Peninsula and surrounds and why so many of them feel connected.
A landslide in McCrae raises serious questions about safety, insurance, and the future of affected homeowners. Roads are deteriorating. Intersections are becoming harder to navigate. Growth continues, but labour shortages and funding priorities are leaving gaps that locals are living with every day.
Joe also turns the spotlight on community efforts and changes, including the Hastings SES training drill and their call for volunteers, concerns about dredging spoil at Mornington Beach, new access stairs at Blairgowrie Beach, and the visible shift in Frankston’s skyline with new high-rise developments.
This episode is a reminder that staying informed starts locally and that reading the local paper still matters.
Joe will return in January after a well-earned break.
In Episode #18 of The Joe Show, Joe reflects on the growing list of challenges facing the Mornington Peninsula and surrounds and why so many of them feel connected.
A landslide in McCrae raises serious questions about safety, insurance, and the future of affected homeowners. Roads are deteriorating. Intersections are becoming harder to navigate. Growth continues, but labour shortages and funding priorities are leaving gaps that locals are living with every day.
Joe also turns the spotlight on community efforts and changes, including the Hastings SES training drill and their call for volunteers, concerns about dredging spoil at Mornington Beach, new access stairs at Blairgowrie Beach, and the visible shift in Frankston’s skyline with new high-rise developments.
This episode is a reminder that staying informed starts locally and that reading the local paper still matters.
Joe will return in January after a well-earned break.
The Joe Show – Episode #17: Local Issues, Laughs, and a Little Reality Check
This week, Joe dives into the stories making waves across the Peninsula. From the McCrae landslide that’s shaken up 19 homes, to potholes that seem here to stay despite the “major upgrades,” Joe gives his no-nonsense take on it all.
It’s also Seniors Week, so Joe reminds everyone to check the local paper and get involved in the events happening nearby. There’s plenty to do and plenty to say.
With talk of council spending, and an open invite to the shire’s community roundtable, Joe keeps things lively and local.
And of course, there’s the personal touch, Joe shares how his daily walks and balance classes keep him moving, reminding us all that a bit of exercise can go a long way in staying independent and steady.
🎙️ Catch The Joe Show every week on Radio Western Port, where community comes first and everyone’s got a story worth telling.
It’s also Seniors Week, so Joe reminds everyone to check the local paper and get involved in the events happening nearby. There’s plenty to do and plenty to say.
With talk of council spending, and an open invite to the shire’s community roundtable, Joe keeps things lively and local.
And of course, there’s the personal touch, Joe shares how his daily walks and balance classes keep him moving, reminding us all that a bit of exercise can go a long way in staying independent and steady.
🎙️ Catch The Joe Show every week on Radio Western Port, where community comes first and everyone’s got a story worth telling.
Episode #16: Mario – Bittern Motors
Some people’s stories start with their first job, their first business, or their first win. Mario’s story started on a boat, before he even entered the world. Born to migrant parents who left former Yugoslavia for a better life, Mario grew up in Richmond, cut his teeth in Bentleigh, and eventually settled in Balnarring.
When a mate told him about Bittern Motors, Mario didn’t hesitate, he bought the workshop. Eleven years on, it’s busier than ever. Every day, locals bring in cars with blown tyres, bent rims, and suspension damage from the same problem: potholes. To Mario, it’s a symbol of leadership gone missing, government out of touch with business, infrastructure failing ordinary people.
But beyond cars, Mario sees a bigger issue: crime. “If we get crime under control, everything else falls into place.” His words carry the weight of someone who’s spent decades watching society shift, and yet he remains optimistic. Stronger leadership, practical experience, and community at its heart—that’s how he believes Australia becomes the lucky country again.
This isn’t just another mechanic’s story. It’s the story of resilience, community, and what happens when someone refuses to stay quiet about the things that matter.
👉 Listen now to Episode 16 of The Joe Show with Mario from Bittern Motors.
Episode #15 – The Joe Show
This episode is raw, real, and unfiltered. Joe dives into the national flag debate and why symbols of identity must matter in our community spaces. He shines a light on the suffering horses in Mount Eliza, where bureaucracy is blocking urgent action. He challenges unchecked development at Capel Sound and the looming traffic nightmare with McDonald’s at Safety Beach.
On top of that, Joe explores the landslide in McCrae caused by leaking mains and the slow response from a state government that’s running on empty funds.
With spring just weeks away, Joe reminds us all: change is never seasonal, it’s intentional.
⚠️ Note: Joe won’t be on the mic next week due to medical issues, but he’ll be back in a few weeks stronger than ever.
On top of that, Joe explores the landslide in McCrae caused by leaking mains and the slow response from a state government that’s running on empty funds.
With spring just weeks away, Joe reminds us all: change is never seasonal, it’s intentional.
⚠️ Note: Joe won’t be on the mic next week due to medical issues, but he’ll be back in a few weeks stronger than ever.
The Joe Show – Episode #14
This week on The Joe Show, Joe takes a closer look at the issues, events, and quirky stories shaping life across the Mornington Peninsula.
From the tough realities of nearly 1,000 people experiencing homelessness, to the promise of offshore wind farms in Hastings bringing jobs and recognition, Joe blends heartfelt community stories with sharp local commentary.
Episode highlights include:
🎧 Listen now to Episode 14 of The Joe Show – only on Radio Western Port.
From the tough realities of nearly 1,000 people experiencing homelessness, to the promise of offshore wind farms in Hastings bringing jobs and recognition, Joe blends heartfelt community stories with sharp local commentary.
Episode highlights include:
- The refurbishment of Ranch 20 to support mothers escaping domestic violence.
- A community-driven approach to climate change in Flinders.
- The rollout of excess food deliveries to families in need.
- A reminder about gold-for-cash opportunities at Mornington Bowls Club.
- The dangers of overpowered e-bikes, following a tragic incident.
- The closure of a beloved Briars café due to bureaucratic red tape.
- The 15-minute ambulance response time across the Peninsula.
- Plus lighter notes: art competitions, tower-building challenges, and updates on local wildlife.
🎧 Listen now to Episode 14 of The Joe Show – only on Radio Western Port.
🎙 The Joe Show – Episode #13
The Joe Show – Episode #13
The Peninsula’s favourite presenter is back with another packed episode of The Joe Show!
This week Joe dives into the headlines making waves across Mornington, Hastings, and beyond:
Plus, a sneak peek at Episode #15 — Mario from Bittern Motors will be in the studio!
Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay local. Listen to Episode #13 now!
The Peninsula’s favourite presenter is back with another packed episode of The Joe Show!
This week Joe dives into the headlines making waves across Mornington, Hastings, and beyond:
- Housing news: improvements in rental housing in Mornington & Hastings.
- Animal welfare: protesters outside the RSPCA over the Mt Martha horses, and the call for government to give the RSPCA more power.
- Community stories: Tarny’s courageous fight against colon cancer.
- Sport & safety: Red Hill’s finals loss and a serious warning for residents not to drink local water.
- Clubs & causes: Lions Club’s fundraising success and new donations to local groups.
- Local business buzz: VIVA Hearing opens on Main Street Mornington; McDonald’s confirmed for Safety Beach.
- Road safety: drink driving blitz across the Peninsula.
- Giving back: how and where to donate clean clothes to charity.
- Health: Frankston Hospital’s new division for liver disease care.
- Events: Wine & Works at Stoners and the First Responders Women’s Group lunch.
Plus, a sneak peek at Episode #15 — Mario from Bittern Motors will be in the studio!
Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay local. Listen to Episode #13 now!
The Joe Show – Episode #12: Back-to-School, Local Awards, and Unfiltered Community Chat
Joe is back this week with a jam-packed episode of The Joe Show on Radio Western Port. He covers everything from school going back and Somerville tree planting to good citizen awards and the ongoing battle with potholes.
This episode includes:
The asbestos clean-up on US marine bases, due for completion by Christmas
👉 Tune in now to catch up on all things local!
This episode includes:
The asbestos clean-up on US marine bases, due for completion by Christmas
- Local government officials receiving a pay rise
- Fisheries Department staff cuts from 15 down to just 3
- The growing danger of electric bikes & scooters – including one near miss Joe had himself
- Hastings’ flag debate and criminal activity
- Mt Martha hairdresser taking home an award
- Joe’s candid frustration about pothole damage
- Plus, a personal update on his upcoming scan at Peninsula Hospital
👉 Tune in now to catch up on all things local!
EPISODE #11 – COMMUNITY, CRISIS & LOCAL LEGENDS
The Shire just signed off on its biggest spend ever.
Big question: will it actually change your street… or just your rates notice?
Spoiler: expect an extra $75 on the bill.
Crime Watch (+24 %)
Car thieves aren’t “lucky” – they’re organised.
I break down their playbook and give you five moves to shut the door on them. Literally.
Gratton Rd Inferno
Cool stores burned, local growers rattled, supply chains wobbling.
What does that do to the price of your next apple pie? Let’s talk.
Youth Spotlight
Somerville High students just raised the bar again.
They share the habits that turned late-night cramming into award-winning results.
Rates Riddle
McRae is slipping – and so is your wallet.
Engineering fix vs. bill shock: guess who pays first?
Local Hero: Olga (102)
Most people slow down at 80. Olga doubled down at 100.
Blankets knitted, hampers packed, excuses destroyed.
Paws & Policies
Dogs, picnics, penguins – same beach, same sunset.
Can we share the sand without a turf war? Yes, if we grow up.
Men’s Shed 2.0
Membership exploding. Tools everywhere.
We need a bigger hammer house – and your ideas.
Poolside Pause
Frankston’s public pool goes dark for 18 months.
Where do you swim when your go-to is wrapped in scaffolding? I’ve got options.
Frankston Blitz
Police swept 25 off the streets – weapons, drugs, the works.
A headline and a reminder: community safety starts before the sirens.
Hastings Vandals
Windows smashed, walls tagged.
My take? Cameras don’t lie – install them, use them, own the narrative.
Big question: will it actually change your street… or just your rates notice?
Spoiler: expect an extra $75 on the bill.
Crime Watch (+24 %)
Car thieves aren’t “lucky” – they’re organised.
I break down their playbook and give you five moves to shut the door on them. Literally.
Gratton Rd Inferno
Cool stores burned, local growers rattled, supply chains wobbling.
What does that do to the price of your next apple pie? Let’s talk.
Youth Spotlight
Somerville High students just raised the bar again.
They share the habits that turned late-night cramming into award-winning results.
Rates Riddle
McRae is slipping – and so is your wallet.
Engineering fix vs. bill shock: guess who pays first?
Local Hero: Olga (102)
Most people slow down at 80. Olga doubled down at 100.
Blankets knitted, hampers packed, excuses destroyed.
Paws & Policies
Dogs, picnics, penguins – same beach, same sunset.
Can we share the sand without a turf war? Yes, if we grow up.
Men’s Shed 2.0
Membership exploding. Tools everywhere.
We need a bigger hammer house – and your ideas.
Poolside Pause
Frankston’s public pool goes dark for 18 months.
Where do you swim when your go-to is wrapped in scaffolding? I’ve got options.
Frankston Blitz
Police swept 25 off the streets – weapons, drugs, the works.
A headline and a reminder: community safety starts before the sirens.
Hastings Vandals
Windows smashed, walls tagged.
My take? Cameras don’t lie – install them, use them, own the narrative.
Episode 10 — “Flags, Koalas & The Price Tag on Climate Action”
If a council says tackling climate change costs too much, what’s the real price we’ll all pay?
Welcome back to The Joe Show, where local stories meet big-picture thinking. In Episode #10, Joe pulls back the curtain on decisions shaping the Mornington Peninsula right now:
Kinder Power: A simple letter from a kindergarten class lands on the left side of our Australian flag and sets the Shire on a path to create its first-ever formal flag policy. Proof that small voices can spark big change.
Welcome back to The Joe Show, where local stories meet big-picture thinking. In Episode #10, Joe pulls back the curtain on decisions shaping the Mornington Peninsula right now:
Kinder Power: A simple letter from a kindergarten class lands on the left side of our Australian flag and sets the Shire on a path to create its first-ever formal flag policy. Proof that small voices can spark big change.
- Koala Corridors: We’re losing habitat faster than you can say “gum tree.” Joe spotlights the new community tree-planting push and explains how you can dig in—literally.
- Rosebud Noise Ruling: After months of tension, residents just notched a legal win against excessive noise. Joe unpacks what it means for neighbourhood peace.
- Climate Plan Shelved: The Shire votes no to drafting a climate-change action plan, citing cost. Joe challenges the logic and explores hidden costs of inaction.
- Town Check-ins: From Sorrento’s quiet-season promotions to Dromana’s ageing facilities, Joe asks: are we investing where it counts?
- Hospital Inequity: Frankston’s hospital gets a revamp, but Rosebud is still waiting. Joe makes the case for equitable healthcare funding.
- Health PSA: Flu season is here. Joe reminds us prevention beats cure every time.
The Joe Show - Episode #9:
Local News with Heart, Humor, and a Bit of Heat
Joe's back for Episode 9 and he's not holding back. From under-resourced Fisheries patrols in Western Port to the $2.7 million replacement of the Bird Rock steps, there’s a lot going on across the Peninsula.
🚨 Health Alert: Balcombe Beach visitors, beware, asbestos concerns have been raised.
🚽 Crib Point’s sewerage connection is finally happening.
🛴 Hastings locals: slow down on those scooters!
🏘️ Mount Martha loses its emergency accommodation option — a decision with serious community impact.
🏥 Joe gives a personal shout-out to the Mornington Peninsula rehab centre supporting one of his mates.
📺 National news: The Project wraps up after 16 years.
🏖️ A young beachgoer unearths a mysterious artifact at Blairgowrie — local history in the making?
☀️ Is it winter or spring? Joe weighs in on our worryingly warm weather.
🐬 Mornington’s dolphin needs a name — send yours in!
🩺 Reminder: it’s never too late to get a skin check.
🚗 And, of course, Joe wraps it up with a classic local joke — involving a car thief and a surprising twist.
🚨 Health Alert: Balcombe Beach visitors, beware, asbestos concerns have been raised.
🚽 Crib Point’s sewerage connection is finally happening.
🛴 Hastings locals: slow down on those scooters!
🏘️ Mount Martha loses its emergency accommodation option — a decision with serious community impact.
🏥 Joe gives a personal shout-out to the Mornington Peninsula rehab centre supporting one of his mates.
📺 National news: The Project wraps up after 16 years.
🏖️ A young beachgoer unearths a mysterious artifact at Blairgowrie — local history in the making?
☀️ Is it winter or spring? Joe weighs in on our worryingly warm weather.
🐬 Mornington’s dolphin needs a name — send yours in!
🩺 Reminder: it’s never too late to get a skin check.
🚗 And, of course, Joe wraps it up with a classic local joke — involving a car thief and a surprising twist.
The Joe Show – What’s Really Going On in the Peninsula and Beyond
In this week’s episode, Joe covers everything from Hastings to Washington D.C., with his signature style of truth, local passion, and the occasional eye-roll-worthy joke.
Highlights:
Highlights:
- Zoe McKenzie wins the seat of Flinders for the Liberals
- A hidden danger: Asbestos discovered flowing from Balcombe Estuary to the beach
- Mt Martha’s new telecom towers – connectivity boost + rental income
- Shopkeepers in Hastings cry out over youth crime
- McCrae landslide & leaking water pipe – who pays? Ratepayers?
- First female Lieutenant in the Tyabb Fire Brigade – history made!
- Tyabb Air Show: High prices, but an experience to remember
- The Frankston redevelopment is nearly complete
- Fisheries officer numbers slashed – from 13 to just 3
- Victoria’s red tape making business harder than ever
- Joe sends his well wishes to a mate recovering in Hastings Rehab
- Climate emergency – time to face reality
- Flinders Pier to be extended
- Somerville Tech Park on the horizon
- Hastings to be the business hub of the region, says Joe
- Windfarm development heads straight to Hastings
- Trump wants to buy Greenland – but who’s paying your Super?
🎧 The Joe Show – Real Talk for the Western Port Community
In this episode of The Joe Show, Joe tackles the topics that matter , from politics to potholes with his signature wit and wisdom.
✅ Zoe Daniels wins the seat of Flinders
💸 Budget blues – Victoria becomes the highest taxed state
😓 Cost of living crunch – Joe’s checking every receipt
🍻 The Hastings Club set for revival
📞 Free will & medical info session for seniors in Safety Beach – Book on 5950 1605
🏃♂️ New facilities at Peninsula Grammar
📡 New telecom towers rise in Mt Martha
🌧️ Still no resolution on the costly McCrae landslide
🗑️ Illegal dumping due to high tip fees – fix it or fund it?
🌾 The drought’s biting hard – take a look around
🎶 Frankston Arts Centre parking confusion – just ask Joe’s wife!
🚢 Flinders Jetty is getting an upgrade
📵 The plague of telemarketing calls
🚸 No speed signs near Grasshopper School – danger zone
🌊 Somers foreshore in decay, waiting for state funding
😄 PLUS: A clean joke to end on a high note – "A fellow walks into a bar..."
✅ Zoe Daniels wins the seat of Flinders
💸 Budget blues – Victoria becomes the highest taxed state
😓 Cost of living crunch – Joe’s checking every receipt
🍻 The Hastings Club set for revival
📞 Free will & medical info session for seniors in Safety Beach – Book on 5950 1605
🏃♂️ New facilities at Peninsula Grammar
📡 New telecom towers rise in Mt Martha
🌧️ Still no resolution on the costly McCrae landslide
🗑️ Illegal dumping due to high tip fees – fix it or fund it?
🌾 The drought’s biting hard – take a look around
🎶 Frankston Arts Centre parking confusion – just ask Joe’s wife!
🚢 Flinders Jetty is getting an upgrade
📵 The plague of telemarketing calls
🚸 No speed signs near Grasshopper School – danger zone
🌊 Somers foreshore in decay, waiting for state funding
😄 PLUS: A clean joke to end on a high note – "A fellow walks into a bar..."
🎙️ New Episode: “Hastings on the Brink” – The Joe Show
In this jam-packed episode of The Joe Show, Joe dives headfirst into the pressing local issues shaking Hastings and the broader Western Port region.
🔵 The Hastings Club has been thrown a lifeline – former Mayor Brian Stahl steps up to protect a local institution.
🔵 Joe revisits the club that welcomed him to Australia, sharing his personal connection.
🔵 Crime in Hastings is on the rise, and Joe's had enough – he’s calling for more surveillance and harsher penalties.
🔵 Shocked to hear Western Port is down to just three Fishers Officers? Joe is too.
🔵 Joe’s take on the Somers foreshore? “A disgrace!”
🔵 Electric bikes are a growing concern, especially for those with hearing difficulties – should we match Europe’s 25km limit?
🔵 The Senior Citizens Club is relocating – stay tuned, Joe’s keeping an eye.
🔵 Seasonal health reminder: Book your flu shot and register for My Aged Care early – your future self will thank you.
🎉 Oh – and don’t miss Joe’s classic birthday joke!
📢 Have your say, join the conversation, and stay informed with The Joe Show – only on Radio Western Port.
🔵 The Hastings Club has been thrown a lifeline – former Mayor Brian Stahl steps up to protect a local institution.
🔵 Joe revisits the club that welcomed him to Australia, sharing his personal connection.
🔵 Crime in Hastings is on the rise, and Joe's had enough – he’s calling for more surveillance and harsher penalties.
🔵 Shocked to hear Western Port is down to just three Fishers Officers? Joe is too.
🔵 Joe’s take on the Somers foreshore? “A disgrace!”
🔵 Electric bikes are a growing concern, especially for those with hearing difficulties – should we match Europe’s 25km limit?
🔵 The Senior Citizens Club is relocating – stay tuned, Joe’s keeping an eye.
🔵 Seasonal health reminder: Book your flu shot and register for My Aged Care early – your future self will thank you.
🎉 Oh – and don’t miss Joe’s classic birthday joke!
📢 Have your say, join the conversation, and stay informed with The Joe Show – only on Radio Western Port.
The Joe Show – Your Weekly Dose of Peninsula Truths & Chuckles
Joe’s back behind the mic with another episode of The Joe Show, giving you the Peninsula news you didn’t know you needed – and probably won’t hear anywhere else.
Here’s what Joe’s covering this week:
Here’s what Joe’s covering this week:
- A painless flu shot worth recommending to your nan
- A landslide behind McCrae causing chaos near a leaking water main
- Heartfelt ANZAC celebrations at the Mt Eliza community hall
- Updates on two major pier projects: Flinders Pier extension and repairs underway at Mornington Pier
- A deep dive into the State's $1 billion debt – and what it might mean for generations to come
- Joe’s take on a proposed telephone tower in Merricks North – “a lovely part of the world,” he notes
- Concerns about the neglected Sommers foreshore – overgrown and forgotten
🎧 The Joe Show – Local Issues, Big Opinions
Radio Western Port’s loudest local is back on air!
In this episode, Joe sounds off on everything that’s driving locals mad and a few things that might give you hope. From Frankston’s sky-high towers making it feel like the Gold Coast, to Hastings being put back on the map with council offices moving in (finally!), Joe’s not holding back.
He covers:
In this episode, Joe sounds off on everything that’s driving locals mad and a few things that might give you hope. From Frankston’s sky-high towers making it feel like the Gold Coast, to Hastings being put back on the map with council offices moving in (finally!), Joe’s not holding back.
He covers:
- The $2 billion Myki revamp – just so we can tap with credit cards?
- Potholes — the new speed bumps of the Peninsula
- Renovations at Mornington and Flinders piers
- Dry weather and no rain – your lawn is crying too
- No newsagency in Hastings?!
- Flu shots — get one before you regret it
- The Tyabb Air Show – mark your calendar
- And of course, a cheeky toilet paper joke (thanks, India!)
He even reflects on being told he has a good face for radio — and you know what? He agrees..
The Joe Show #3 – Now Live!
Joe is back on Radio Western Port with another lively episode full of news, views, and a few laughs!
This week, Joe shares a heartfelt Easter Bunny song to kick off the show. He reflects on the sad closure of the Hastings Club, a once-vibrant place filled with memories.
Joe also reminds everyone to protect themselves this winter by getting their flu shot, talks about the looming cuts to our fisheries officers, and shares good news — Frankston Hospital's upgrade is almost finished!
In local business news, Bittern Square welcomes a brand-new skin clinic. Plus, a timely warning if you're heading to the U.S., an update on the McCrae landslide, and a recommendation to enjoy Cerberus if you're looking for something different to do.
Don’t miss Joe’s unique take on life around Western Port and beyond.
This week, Joe shares a heartfelt Easter Bunny song to kick off the show. He reflects on the sad closure of the Hastings Club, a once-vibrant place filled with memories.
Joe also reminds everyone to protect themselves this winter by getting their flu shot, talks about the looming cuts to our fisheries officers, and shares good news — Frankston Hospital's upgrade is almost finished!
In local business news, Bittern Square welcomes a brand-new skin clinic. Plus, a timely warning if you're heading to the U.S., an update on the McCrae landslide, and a recommendation to enjoy Cerberus if you're looking for something different to do.
Don’t miss Joe’s unique take on life around Western Port and beyond.
🎙️ The Joe Show is BACK — Talking Baloney and Dropping Truth Bombs!
Ready for another wild ride with Joe on Radio Western Port!
In this episode, Joe’s got stories, wisdom, and a couple of bad jokes that’ll make you laugh (or groan). From battleships and torpedoes spotted by sport fishers, to Hastings being the next big thing thanks to shire offices moving in, Joe’s not holding back.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
In this episode, Joe’s got stories, wisdom, and a couple of bad jokes that’ll make you laugh (or groan). From battleships and torpedoes spotted by sport fishers, to Hastings being the next big thing thanks to shire offices moving in, Joe’s not holding back.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- The hidden history off our coast
- Why Hastings is about to BOOM
- Why walking is Joe’s #1 mental health hack
- What to do if you fall (seriously useful!)
- Joe’s 80-year-old approved diet (hint: variety is key)
- The one joke about Bunnings you didn’t ask for
- Why hearing aids are LIFE
- COVID booster advice, straight from Joe
- Plus: Crime alerts, daylight savings thoughts, and million-dollar house mysteries
🎙️ The Joe Show – Latest Episode Now Streaming!
Real stories. Lively conversations. A voice of wisdom from the Western Port community.
Joe is in his 80s and proving that age is no barrier to staying curious, connected, and creative. In this episode of The Joe Show, Joe dives into life, travel, community changes, and staying active, all from the unique perspective of someone who's seen the world change, and still wants to give back.
🌏 Guest Spotlight: Jane’s Motorhome Adventures
Joe catches up with Jane , a fellow Bittern local turned Queensland beachside dweller, who’s been exploring Australia in her motorhome. From Darwin to Broome, Jane shares what it’s like travelling with other single women, living life on the road, and returning to Bittern briefly while her motorhome is being repaired.
🧠 Thought-Provoking Topics from Joe:
Thanks to a subscription from his daughter (who knew he needed podcast fuel!), Joe reflects on fascinating stories, including:
Joe also shares his views on local happenings:
📻 Tune in to The Joe Show – for deep chats, quirky facts, and real reflections from a local legend who's just getting started.
Joe is in his 80s and proving that age is no barrier to staying curious, connected, and creative. In this episode of The Joe Show, Joe dives into life, travel, community changes, and staying active, all from the unique perspective of someone who's seen the world change, and still wants to give back.
🌏 Guest Spotlight: Jane’s Motorhome Adventures
Joe catches up with Jane , a fellow Bittern local turned Queensland beachside dweller, who’s been exploring Australia in her motorhome. From Darwin to Broome, Jane shares what it’s like travelling with other single women, living life on the road, and returning to Bittern briefly while her motorhome is being repaired.
🧠 Thought-Provoking Topics from Joe:
Thanks to a subscription from his daughter (who knew he needed podcast fuel!), Joe reflects on fascinating stories, including:
- Reindeer replacing caribou in Alaska due to declining populations 🦌
- The disappearance of WWII ships from the ocean floor ⚓
- The nature of memory and ageing — and how our brains adapt with time 🧠
Joe also shares his views on local happenings:
- The Shire offices are now located in Hastings
- Observations on the changing demographics and closed shopfronts in town
- Downsizing from Bittern and staying active with exercise classes and Friday lunches – because, as Joe puts it, “you gotta communicate.”
📻 Tune in to The Joe Show – for deep chats, quirky facts, and real reflections from a local legend who's just getting started.
If you want to hear it how it really is, uncut and raw, that's Joe. What's The Joe Show about? You'll have to listen. One interesting fact, Joe was one of the original "crew" for Radio Western Port in 2016, when the idea was first spawned. And in 2025...The Joe Show is back!