
The Canberra Business Podcast
A podcast about all things Canberra Business.
Episodes
76 episodes
Tuggeranong's Hidden Gem: How Punt Hill Hotel Apartments is Redefining Suburban Accommodation
Nestled in Canberra's southern suburb of Tuggeranong stands the area's first new hotel in 12 years. Punt Hill Hotel Apartments is breaking the mold of traditional accommodation and challenging assumptions about where business travelers want to ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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20:28

How to Achieve Better Worker's Compensation Results
With 36 years of experience in personal injury management, Susie Walford, General Manager of Federal Self-Insurance at Employers Mutual Limited (EML), offers a powerful perspective on building purpose-driven workplaces that prioritize both peop...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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22:32

The New Anti-Money Laundering Rules Are Coming to Your Industry
Is your business ready for the new AML/CTF reform? ACT AML's Director, Tim Bourke has everything you need to know to be prepared on this episode of the Canberra Business Podcast! Tim brings us along as he explains the new Tranche 2...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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19:16

From Classroom to Football Field: A Teacher's Business Journey
Meet Andrew Waghchoure, the passionate owner and head coach behind Little Kickers ACT, who's bringing structured football skills development to Canberra's youngest residents. After 14 years in the classroom, this primary school teacher is chann...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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The Art of Employee Engagement with Sarah Rajic
A thriving workplace isn't just about attractive salaries – it's about nurturing employee engagement that drives productivity, innovation, and business growth. Sarah Rajic, Managing Director of Capital Recruit, reveals that engaged employees ca...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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22:40

What if AI Could Make Us Better Humans, Not Replace Us?
What if AI could make us better humans instead of replacing us? That's the question at the heart of Evolutioned's journey from traditional management consulting to AI innovation.Joel Madden, Evolutioned's CEO, takes us through his compa...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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24:39

The Budget Blueprint: Treasurer Chris Steel Unpacks ACT's Financial Future
What does the ACT's fiscal future look like under new Treasurer Chris Steel, MLA? The answer shapes everything from housing affordability to business growth across Canberra.This illuminating conversation tackles the hard questions Chamb...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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How your business can get involved in International Engagement Programs
In today's episode Greg has a conversation with Brendan Smyth, the Commissioner for International Engagement for the ACT Government. Listen to him speak about ACT's International Engagement Strategy and on how he is driving this agenda.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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29:35

From Small Practice to Healthcare Leader: Dr. John Deery's Entrepreneurial Journey
What does it take to build a thriving healthcare business in an underserved market? Dr. John Deery, CEO of YourGP and chair of the Australian GP Alliance, reveals the fascinating intersection of medicine and entrepreneurship in this eye-opening...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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All you need to know about super – and choosing a default scheme for your employees
In this episode, Greg Harford talks to Clarke Smith from CareSuper about his role, how CareSuper engages with businesses to help them support their employees, why employers need to offer a default super scheme for their teams, and upcoming chan...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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14:17

Honey, I Hired A Hubby
What does it really take to turn a handyman service into a thriving family business? Jane Lombard and her husband Troy Wilkinson have spent six years building Hire a Hubby Western Creek into more than just a property maintenance company—they've...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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23:34

Scoot Over: Three Wheels and AI To Impact Future of Urban Travel In The City
The urban mobility landscape is changing, and ARIO stands at the forefront of this revolution. Founded just last year with a bold vision to transform how we move through cities, ARIO has quickly established itself as not just another scooter co...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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20:41

Meet the researcher who became Canberra's balloon genius
When Dr. Chloe Lim discovered her hours as a molecular biologist and epigenetics researcher were being reduced due to funding cuts, she never imagined a request to twist balloons at a church event would transform her career path. Yet six years ...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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The Hackers Are Coming Every Six Minutes – Is Your Business Prepared?
"Every six minutes, an Australian business is hacked. Is yours next?"Roy Borekar, founder of Solution Tech and a 20-year cybersecurity veteran, shatters the dangerous myth that small businesses are too insignificant to attract hackers. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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22:00

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr on Economic Growth, Infrastructure, and Political Longevity
Chief Minister Andrew Barr offers candid insights into the challenges and opportunities facing Canberra in this wide-ranging conversation about economic growth, budget pressures, and infrastructure development.Having served as Chief Min...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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51:46

Empowering Canberra's Girls: Inside Fearless Women
What happens when girls in one of Australia's most educated and affluent communities are quietly suffering the poorest mental health outcomes in the nation? The answer: Fearless Women steps in to transform young lives.Glenda Stevens, fo...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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28:16

Beyond 9-to-5: Creating an 18-7 City Experience in Canberra
Craig Gillman believes he might have the best job in ACT government, and after listening to his vision for Canberra's city center, you might agree. As CEO of the City Renewal Authority, Gillman is at the forefront of transforming the capital's ...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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25:52

Mastering Digital Marketing: A Creative Agency's Guide to Content
"Done is better than perfect" might be the most liberating advice for businesses struggling with content creation. In this revealing conversation, Ty Ridgeway, Managing Director of Shoelace Creative, shares practical wisdom about modern marketi...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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31:20

Sleep Soundly: How Proper Insurance Coverage Protects Your Business Dreams
What keeps you up at night about your business? For many Canberra entrepreneurs, the answer increasingly includes insurance costs, particularly skyrocketing workers' compensation premiums. This eye-opening conversation with Gallagher insurance ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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23:17

Building Australia's First Disability Leadership Network
What happens when we stop seeing disability and leadership as contradictory terms? Christina Ryan, founder of the Disability Leadership Institute and ACT nominee for Australian of the Year, is transforming how we understand professional achieve...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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32:38

Small Business Governance- Why Structure Matters from Day One
Governance—a word that makes many small business owners recoil. But what if I told you it's not about bureaucratic red tape or corporate boardrooms, but simply about creating clarity in how you run your business?In this enlightening con...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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23:20

March Forward: Leading Women Share their Path to Success
In this International Women's Day special episode, guest host Helen Leayr speaks with three inspiring Canberra businesswomen about their journeys, challen...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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Cybersecurity Strategies for Small Businesses and NFPs
We discuss key strategies to safeguard your small business from the world of cyber threats in our latest episode featuring cybersecurity expert Roger Smith from Care Managed IT. With cyberattacks on the rise, especially ransomware, small busine...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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23:11

How Customised Employment Changes Lives
Engaging in meaningful discussions about employment for individuals with disabilities is essential. The conversation centers around how Koomarri is transforming the landscape through customized employment solutions.• Introducing guests ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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27:13

Enhancing Mental Health Through Game Design
We sit down with the innovative mind of Zak Farag, founder of Psyquility. His inventive tool is reshaping the landscape for neurodivergent individuals in both educational and professional settings. From personalized emotional regulation strateg...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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