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Episode 25: Lisa Burt - Rethinking Small Schools...

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2025/11/23

In this episode of Around the School Table (www.xuno.com.au/podcasts), Lisa Burt joins host Steve Davis to explore how inclusive leadership reshapes learning within a small school setting. As principal of Knox Central Primary School (www.knoxcentral.vic.edu.au), she leads a school community of 74 students and demonstrates how relationships, predictability and calm environments support every learner. From the outset, Lisa explains how her move from a large suburban school to Knox Central changed her

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30:25

Episode 24: Daniel Delby - Laughing Through Classroom...

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2025/11/16

**Listener warning: This episode contains mild swearing and a brief reference to adult themes.** In this episode of Around the School Table (www.xuno.com.au/podcasts), host Steve Davis is joined by comedian and action learning coach Daniel Delby to unpack how humour can transform classroom management and teacher wellbeing. Drawing on his journey from drama and phys-ed teaching into science and special needs support, Daniel shows how laughter can keep both students and teachers engaged for the long

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29:56

Episode 22: Tim Nolan – Leadership, Culture and...

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2025/11/02

In this episode of Around the School Table (www.xuno.com.au/podcast), host Steve Davis is joined by Tim Nolan, Principal of Port Melbourne Secondary College (www.portmelbournesc.vic.edu.au) to explore how leadership, vision, and creativity shape a school’s culture and community. Tim leads one of Melbourne’s most distinctive schools, a striking campus inspired by the maritime character of Port Melbourne. From shipping containers to cruise-liner flair, the design mirrors a philosophy that

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33:12

Episode 20: Richard Furber: Real Skills and Hope...

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2025/10/19

In this episode of Around the School Table (xuno.com.au/podcast), host Steve Davis is joined by Richard (Richie) Furber, Principal Consultant at the Motivation Foundation (motivationfoundation.com.au) and leader of the soon-to-launchMotivation Education Career Schoolin Perth. Together, they explore how innovative education models are connecting learning with real-world industry opportunities. Richie shares how Motivation Foundation is transforming outcomes for students at academic risk by combining

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30:13

Episode 19: Lisa McKay-Brown - School Avoidance, MTSS...

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2025/10/12

Associate Professor Lisa McKay-Brown from Faculty of Education at the University of Melbourne (education.unimelb.edu.au) joins host Steve Davis on Around the School Table (xuno.com.au/podcast) for a practical, compassionate look at school avoidance. This audio episode explores why attendance challenges are rarely a simple choice, and how schools can respond with care, clarity, and data-informed action. As Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion, Lisa offers grounded strategies that teachers and

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35:24

Episode 17: Brent Passchier - Inclusion by Design -...

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2025/09/28

Deputy Principal - Education Support, Brent Passchier joins Around the School Table (xuno.com.au/podcasts) to unpack a practical blueprint for inclusive education at Atwell College (atwellcollege.wa.edu.au) in Western Australia. From sensory rooms and hydrotherapy to music programmes and smart use of technology, he explains how schools can widen access without always adding more staff. The conversation begins with a mindset shift. Instead of “more hands”, Atwell focuses on “valued

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36:46

Episode 14: Anna Vermooten – Parents Battle of the...

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2025/09/07

CEO and Founder Anna Vermooten joinsAround the School Table (xuno.com.au/podcasts) to share how Parents Battle of the Bands (parentsbattleofthebands.com) grew from a St Kilda idea into a movement. This audio-only conversation captures the energy of community music. It also reveals how parent bands can strengthen connections between families and schools. From the first rehearsal room jokes to a packed Prince Bandroom, Anna traces the project’s unlikely rise. Ticket proceeds flow back into

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37:39

Episode 7: Kristy Miller and Suzanne Litchfield –...

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2025/07/21

In this episode, Kristy Miller and Suzanne Litchfield share their journey founding Turrun Primary School on a greenfield site. In this episode of Around the School Table, host Steve Davis explores how they built a school identity rooted in local Indigenous language and meaning. From day one, Principal Kristy Miller and Assistant Principal Suzanne Litchfield focused on core values—respect, care, kindness and personal best—as the heartbeat of every decision. This audio interview covers how

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31:12

Episode 3: Craig Ainsworth - Checkmate and Change -...

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2025/06/17

In this episode of Around the School Table, host Steve Davis talks with Craig Ainsworth from Westport Public School about how a modest chess program in a low socio-economic school achieved elite educational outcomes over 18 years. Far from just a lunchtime club, Craig’s program developed students’ physical control, emotional intelligence, intellectual stamina, and creative thinking—all through the game of chess. Ainsworth shares that success wasn’t about innate giftedness,

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25:45

Episode 2: Nikki Bonus - The Data of Emotion - Around...

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2025/06/17

In this episode of Around the School Table, host Steve Davis speaks with Nikki Bonus, founder of Life Skills Group and the digital platform Life Skills Go. The conversation dives deep into the intersection of emotional intelligence, student well-being, and readiness to learn—arguing that emotional regulation is foundational to academic success. Bonus explains how Life Skills Go serves as a “student-facing technology for good” by helping children identify and manage their emotions

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31:02

Episode 1: Leigh Johnson - Failing Forward - Around...

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2025/06/17

In this episode of Around the School Table, host Steve Davis visits Leigh Johnson, principal of Harkaway Primary School—a small, 150-year-old school nestled in Victoria’s scenic hills. Despite its modest size and absence from the national spotlight, Harkaway has gained international recognition for its innovative, student-centred approach to education, especially around resilience and disaster preparedness. Johnson describes Harkaway’s unique charm, rooted in deep community ties

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Long Johns, Message From Kon + We Play Sky News...

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2025/06/04

Andy, Matt & Rosie sit down on the couch and hang out. Thanks to the Brighton Trophy Centre, Podmo & The Auscast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:14

Australia: Australia Extends Gas Project Despite...

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2025/05/28

Newly appointed Environment Minister Murray Watt has grantedpreliminary approvalfor Woodside toextend the operationof the significant North West Shelf gas project until 2070, despite a lengthy approval process and prior delays. This decision, made withstrict conditionsto mitigate air emissions affecting the ancient Murujuga rock art, comes amidststrong oppositionfrom environmental groups and some Indigenous representatives. Furthermore, adraft UNESCO decisionciting damaging emissions impacted a bid

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110:06

SoulGood 1174 featuring David Penn

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2025/05/28

Monkey Safari & Eli & Fur - Oceanside (Monkey Safari Rmx) Yulia Niko, Plez - Can't Stop (Kenny Dope O'Gutta Rmx) The Deepshakerz & Gasparian ft Tasita D'Mour - Keep On Rising Hugel, TEDDY-O - Champs In The Rave Padé Livin R - Misirlou Saliva Commandos - Desesperada Shay dT - Too Good The Angels (IL) - Cema Cema Cema *SoulGood Selection Featured Guest: David Penn F Mix Wally Lopez - Inspire to Make a Difference David Vendetta, WNOISE ft Ekaterina Michel - Feel It Rick Pier O'Neil,

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110:04

SoulGood 1171 featuring Carl Kennedy

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2025/05/27

Yamil, G.Zamora - Vientos llegan Nico de Andrea, Erolflynn - With You Soul Avengerz - Hurts On You (The Deepshakerz Remix) Supernova - Having A Good Time ARKADYAN, GROSSOMODDO - Iag Bari Tayllor, Mestiza - Enamora Saliva Commandos - Ma Ma Lo Ninetoes - See Thru You *SoulGood Selection Featured Guest: Carl Kennedy F Mix Catz 'n Dogz, Nala - Dance! Jerome Sydenham - Ma Foom Bey (Jerome Sydenham 2025 Pump Mix) Bob Sinclar, David Hopperman & Michael Ekow - Take It Easy on Me (David Hopperman

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SoulGood 1179 featuring Steve Mac

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2025/05/26

Joeski ft Adrian Viafara - Para Mi Patria (Epic Mix) Mijangos - Windows To The Soul Quentin Harris - Joy (Tuff Jam Vocal) David Penn & Wh0 - La Fiesta David Herrero - Everything Is Bossa Nova HP Vince, Chuck Roberts - Jack Had A Groove (Nodus & Lady Deep Remix) Pablo Fierro - Robina Aaron Sevilla, Andres Matheus, Casanova Beatz - Bumbata *SoulGood Selection Featured Guest: Steve Mac F Mix Shay dT - Body Swag Tektonauts - Crazy Wally Lopez - Base 1 Space Motion - Hybrid New York Minute

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10:44

Australia: Europe Seeks Australia Tie Against Russia,...

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2025/05/21

This source discusses thepotential for a strengthening of ties between the European Union and Australia. Europe is looking to broaden its alliances due toconcerns about an increasingly aggressive Russia and the potential for an unpredictable US foreign policyunder a future Trump administration. While the proposal is still in its early stages, some analysts caution thatcloser defence pacts might not be in Australia's best interest, arguing thatfocusing on relationships within the Asia Pacific region

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8:39

Australia: Australian Conservative Coalition Splits

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2025/05/21

Following a significant electoral defeat, theLiberal-National coalition in Australia, the primary opposition, hasdissolved their long-standing partnership, marking amajor shift in the country's political landscape. TheNational Partyleader citedpolicy disagreements, particularly regardingclimate and energy, as key factors in the decision not to renew the agreement. While theLiberal Partywill serve as the sole opposition, theNational Partyleader expressed ahope for future reconciliationbefore the next

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Australia: Public Sector Gender Pay Gap Report

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2025/05/21

Areport by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)highlights agender pay gap in the Australian public sector, where men earn significantly more than women in certain roles. While the gap isnarrower in the public sector compared to the private sector, it still shows that for every $1 a man earns, a woman makes only 94 cents. The report indicates that thepublic sector has made progress in achieving gender balance, which contributes to the smaller pay gap. However,areas for improvement remain,

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8:16

Australia: US Concerns Over Australian Tanks for Ukraine

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2025/05/20

This ABC discusses Australia's decision to send retired M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukrainedespite someprivate frustrations expressed by US officialsregarding their potential usefulness and sustainment challenges in the current conflict.Work has reportedly begun to load the first of the 49 tanks onto a cargo ship, though theAustralian government will not disclose specific arrival detailsfor security reasons.Ukraine's president has thanked Australia for the donation, while someconcerns about the tanks'

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