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 Football Netball League. Married to Maureen for over 40 yrs with four children and half a dozen grand children, Des is still loving life living in Wodonga.

In this episode we speak with one of life's true gentlemen, Des Lonergan &ndash; born in Yarrawonga and working in many jobs including banking, broadcasting, real estate and a celebrant &ndash; Des has also served his community in many volunteering roles and is a current board member of the Ovens and Murray Football Netball League. Married to Maureen for over 40 yrs with four children and half a dozen grand children, Des is still loving life living in Wodonga.

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.

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&rsquo;s like carpool karaoke, minus the singing, with plenty of laughs, insights, and heartfelt moments along the way. Proudly supported by Kirinari Albury-Wodonga.

Riding with Robbie

Riding With Robbie - Episode 40 - Des Lonergan

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 a war-torn country and her family's incredible journey across the world to build a new life in Australia. 

An extraordinary story of survival, resilience, and new beginnings! This week on Riding With Robbie thanks to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064606186973&amp;__cft__[0]=AZZelhWR3v9xj7pvVf8cStAjkTsUtHHbBJqxW-ix_xSLkk3luQT3GMRbp7WQhACcmQ29UzPpOgQ-MyBSMYEEXHiKl6_fRxypc3p140fp9iT7JoGy93innC4DTEYU1M3uuZXBkrrmZaWdbSo1_A83Lj4L8MHiwTDr9zchJnIOiOKxIV8oBtWVGJ82KMPBW87aemgUMdc8abSTTboQbNO8MHzE&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Kirinari Community Services</a>, 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 a war-torn country and her family's incredible journey across the world to build a new life in Australia.&nbsp;

Riding With Robbie - Episode 41 - Chrissy

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 became a Welding and OH&S Teacher at Wodonga TAFE and has also spent almost 4 decades Volunteering a big chunk being with the Department of Veteran Affairs with Men’s Health Peer Education. 

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 became a Welding and OH&amp;S Teacher at Wodonga TAFE and has also spent almost 4 decades Volunteering a big chunk being with the Department of Veteran Affairs with Men&rsquo;s Health Peer Education.&nbsp;

Riding with Robbie - Episode 39 - Gary Treeve

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 charisma and energy, he made radio fun, and I’m sure you will find this chat the same!

In episode 38 of Riding with Robbie thanks to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064606186973&amp;__cft__[0]=AZaBad5G9FVguMDn-ZkesL9nDJec_OKKPC9wBjhrJk4S5MtJoNEYRgM-jF0AulUi7csO8oaeij-HomMJDRNnzfMXIj1W5SjYx35oNkSJFtpegA-brkjdlJGZEA3YR7co2zjkrl8iJLD15U6VpswNk4FTbzIPVCtkRs8E6PfuhbennT5r0RfhZjf_01BUR5X3mGgEDhZb33TuzC2czH5SJWsV&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Kirinari Community Services</a>, 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 &ndash; full of charisma and energy, he made radio fun, and I&rsquo;m sure you will find this chat the same!

Riding With Robbie - Episode 40 - Des Lonergan

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