The Regional 250

Podcasthon 2026 Special - Linda Widdup and Kevin Butler

We are delighted to have been invited to participate in Podcasthon 2026 - a global initiative amongst podcasters across the world, where we dedicate an episode of our podcasts to promote a deserving not-for-profit organisation / charity. Since our last Podcasthon episode in 2025, we have discovered two amazing organisations that are doing amazing things in regional Australia, especially when times are their toughest. In this episode, Neil chats to Linda Widdup, the founder of Aussie Hay Runners (and the 2026 Australian Of The Year Victorian Local Hero) and Kevin Butler the founder of BlazeAid. Local Government Area: N/A Podcasthon web site: www.podcasthon.org [https://www.podcasthon.org] Aussie Hay Runners Facebook page: www.facebook.com/aussiehayrunners [https://www.facebook.com/aussiehayrunners] BlazeAid web site: www.blazeaid.com.au [https://www.blazeaid.com.au]

Laticia Braving - Wardell

In this episode, Neil chats to regional storyteller & social impact producer Laticia Braving. Local Government Area: Ballina This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - AgriShots. Authentic, high-quality Australian agricultural photography and video. Visit their web site at www.agrishots.com [https://www.agrishots.com/].

Jennie Feldmeier - Thargomindah

In this episode, Neil chats to Jennie Feldmeier, Bush Chaplain with Frontier Services. Australia’s oldest bush charity founded by Rev John Flynn 113 years ago. Local Government Area: Bulloo This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - AgriShots. Authentic, high-quality Australian agricultural photography and video. Visit their web site at www.agrishots.com [https://www.agrishots.com/].

Charlotte Boss - Scone

In this episode, Neil chats to Real Estate Agent and Business Development Officer for the Scone Chamber of Commerce, Charlotte Boss. Local Government Area: Upper Hunter This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - AgriShots. Authentic, high-quality Australian agricultural photography and video. Visit their web site at www.agrishots.com [https://www.agrishots.com/].

Karen Revie - Devonport

In this episode, Neil chats to Pathways Program Manager for RANT Arts, Karen Revie. Local Government Area: Devonport Web Site: https://www.rantarts.com/ [https://www.rantarts.com/] This episode is proudly supported by our season sponsor - AgriShots. Authentic, high-quality Australian agricultural photography and video. Visit their web site at www.agrishots.com [https://www.agrishots.com/].