Humans Of The Wheatbelt - Jane Seeley
Jane Seeley has done an incredible job with the Loosefoot Saloon in Wooroloo. The tavern has been recognised at state level in 2022 in the annual steak sandwich competition. Jane takes us back to her early days living in the UK, what made her migrate to Australia and how she came about running a p…
Humans Of The Wheatbelt - Tina Gunter
Tina Gunter is an inspirational member of the Wheatbelt community. Having overcome her own obstacles in life, Tina now helps others turn their lives around and rid themselves from the affects of drug addiction. Tina has been recognized for her incredible work by being inducted into the inaugural …
Humans Of The Wheatbelt - Rochelle Guest
Rochelle Guest from Bruce Rock is doing great work in the Eastern Wheatbelt through the Community Resource Centre. Before settling in the Wheatbelt, she lived in places such as Gnowangerup and Boyup Brook and highlights the importance educations on young peoples lives.
Humans Of The Wheatbelt - Joanne Lee
Jo Lee is a successful business woman in the Wheatbelt, managing Northam Mazda and Suzuki. The dealership had to pivot dramatically following the announcement that Holden was winding down in Australia, which gave her and the business an opportunity to reinvent themselves after they sold cars under…
Humans Of The Wheatbelt - Naomi Millett
Naomi Millett can be considered as a local. Living in Toodyay since 2007, Naomi feels very lucky to live in the community and has made a significant contribution to improving mental health in her time in the region.
Humans Of The Wheatbelt - Eliza Bidstrup
Eliza has been telling stories for a long time and had wanted to be a journalist since she was 10 years old. Eliza originally moved to the Wheatbelt to work at the now defunct Avon Valley Advocate newspaper, but so much has changed since the onset of the COVID pandemic and she now finds herself i…
Humans Of The Wheatbelt - Luke Bidstrup
Luke Bidstrup is talented man who has picked up multiple trade skills during his working life. Unfortunately he fell on hard times and turned to drugs for a number of years before getting the help he needed to rebuild his life in the Wheatbelt. A powerful story which speaks of his determination …
Humans Of The Wheatbelt - Rob Tinetti
Rob Tinetti is originally from the Goldfields and moved to Northam in 1985. Recognised for his work with Purslowe Tinetti Funerals, serving on council and volunteering in the community, Rob tells us about how he came to live in the Wheatbelt and operate a funeral home.
Humans Of The Wheatbelt - Matthew Jackman
Matthew Jackman is originally from the Midwest and has been settled in the Wheatbelt for over 10 years. Matthew supports the indigenous community in a critical role at Wheatbelt Health Network. In his life he has overcome serious obstacles and shares his story with us.
Humans Of The Wheatbelt - Londa Finlayson
Wagin local, Londa Finlayson dropped in for Humans Of Wheatbelt. Described as a small town country girl with big city appetite, Londa has experienced plenty of what life has to offer in her time, from rotary trips to helping the missions in Cambodia. Londa says those opportunities have made her app…