Riding with Robbie
Riding with Robbie
Hosted by well-known Albury-Wodonga sports media personality Robbie Mackinlay, Riding with Robbie takes listeners along for the ride as Robbie picks up a local elder and explores their life stories, memories, and experiences. It’s like carpool karaoke, minus the singing, with plenty of laughs, insights, and heartfelt moments along the way. Proudly supported by Kirinari Albury-Wodonga.Social links:
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Riding With Robbie - Episode 41 - Chrissy
An extraordinary story of survival, resilience, and new beginnings! This week on Riding With Robbie thanks to Kirinari Community Services, Robbie speaks with Chrissy, who grew up in Holland during WWII under Nazi occupation. Chrissy opens up about her childhood memories, what it took to survive in …
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Riding With Robbie - Episode 40 - Des Lonergan
In this episode we speak with one of life's true gentlemen, Des Lonergan – born in Yarrawonga and working in many jobs including banking, broadcasting, real estate and a celebrant – Des has also served his community in many volunteering roles and is a current board member of the Ovens and Murray Fo…
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Riding with Robbie - Episode 39 - Gary Treeve
In this episode we speak to Gary Treeve OAM who served in the Australian Army for 20 years that included a stint in Vietnam. Married his Japanese wife Midori, six weeks after meeting her and 55 yrs later are still happily married living in Wodonga and having 2 daughters. Gary on leaving the Army b…
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Riding with Robbie - Episode 38 - Andy Walker
In episode 38 of Riding with Robbie thanks to Kirinari Community Services, Robbie catches up with one of the most familiar and loved voices heard across the airwaves in Albury Wodonga and in particular, his beloved 2AY. Andy Walker started his first radio job in Albury back in 1975 – full of charis…
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Riding with Robbie - episode 37 - Bonegilla Migrant Centre
In this episode of Riding with Robbie thanks to Kirinari Community Services, we make the drive out to the Bonegilla Migrant Centre, where Robbie speaks with Diana Johnston about the National Heritage listed facility, which was first home for 320,000 migrants and refugees from over 40 different coun…
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Riding with Robbie - Episode 36 - Shirley Smith
In this episode Robbie chats with Shirley Smith who as an 8 yr old child living in Sydney gives a fascinating recap on the night Japanese Submarines created chaos in Sydney Harbour. Shirley also speaks about her family experiences from the Boer War and WW1 and how she created the Albury Wodonga “Sh…
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Riding with Robbie - episode 35 - Joy Brinham
In Episode 25 of Riding With Robbie thanks to Kirinari Community Services , Robbie speaks with Joy Grinham. Born in Melbourne, Joy moved to the border in 1976, which was the start of a love affair with the mighty Murray River! Joy has paddled all parts of the Murray and is a leader in the environme…
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Riding With Robbie Episode 34 Graham Hosier
In this episode of Riding with Robbie thanks to Kirinari Community Services, Robbie chats to Graham Hosier who after being born to English parents in New Zealand, met his wife to be Kerry in London and then followed her home to Corowa where he has worked and served the local community for over four…
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Riding With Robbie - Episode 33 - Mark Walsham
No matter how far you fall, life can always be turned around.In this moving episode of Riding With Robbie thanks to Kirinari Community Services, Robbie sits down with Mark Walsham, a Men’s Mental Health Advocate and Mentor who has found a powerful purpose in helping others. Mark openly reflects on …
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Riding With Robbie - Episode 32 - Jake Van Dorssen
How does a boy born in post-WW2 Holland become an Australian and World Champion in the equestrian sport of Tent Pegging? In this week’s episode of Riding With Robbie thanks to Kirinari Community Services, Robbie catches up with the remarkable Jake Van Dorssen. After moving to Australia with his fa…
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