Episodes

  • EP5: Madison Healey ('Queen of the Desert')

    EP5: Madison Healey ('Queen of the Desert')
    Jun 4 2026
    On Episode 5 of the "Shepparton News Meets..." podcast, Thomas Beattie sat down with the reigning "Queen of the Desert" herself for conversation that covered her beginnings in Greater Shepparton growing up on a dairy farm in a motorsports-obsessed family, her rise to representing Victoria and Australia and her title defence at the 2026 Tatts Finke Desert Race.

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    22 mins
  • EP4: Shelby Britten

    EP4: Shelby Britten
    May 14 2026

    On Episode 4 of the "Shepparton News Meets..." podcast, Thomas Beattie sat down with Goulburn Valley basketball and netball star Shelby Britten to discuss her beginnings in Shepparton, her time representing Victoria and Australia in basketball, her journey to stardom in the college basketball scene in the United States and her recent move to Perth, which has saw her resume her passion for netball with the Fremantle Sharks.

    This episode was brought to you by MMG.

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    22 mins
  • EP3: James Nieuwenhuizen

    EP3: James Nieuwenhuizen
    May 4 2026
    Melbourne City goalkeeper James Nieuwenhuizen sat down with the Shepparton News' Thomas Beattie as they discussed his beginnings in the Goulburn Valley, his journey through academy soccer, his recent A-League debut and his hopes of representing his country in the future. A McPherson Media Group production with interview by Thomas Beattie, with thanks to Rachelle Zammit for help in production. Hosted on Acast.

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    39 mins
  • EP2: Mietta Innes-Irons

    EP2: Mietta Innes-Irons
    Apr 21 2026

    Para-equestrianism superstar Mietta Innes-Irons sat down with the Shepparton News' Thomas Beattie as they discussed everything from here early days in the saddle growing up in the Goulburn Valley, her inspirational comeback from two debilitating spinal injuries and her journey towards the upcoming 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.


    A McPherson Media Group production with interview by Thomas Beattie, with thanks to Rachelle Zammit for help in production.

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    47 mins
  • EP1: Brooklyn Andresen

    EP1: Brooklyn Andresen
    Apr 13 2026

    Shepparton born and bred boxer Brooklyn Andresen talks to Thomas Beattie about his beginnings in the Goulburn Valley, his mentors as a young fighter, his move to Norway and preparing for his first professional bout on May 2 in Melbourne.


    A McPherson Media Group production with interview by Thomas Beattie, with thanks to Rachelle Zammit for help in production.

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    25 mins