Ed for Breakfast

In this episode Ed catches up with arguably the standout player of this year's under 18 crop of footballers Willem Duursma. The youngest of the four Duursma siblings has been growing his game since debuting for Gippsland's under-18 side in 2023 and looks likely to be taken number one overall at this years AFL National Draft. Willem also has the charm and swagger to captured the fans imagination on and off the field. Enjoy a laugh and a good yarn with Willem Duursma on Talking Gippsland - Local Voices with Local Stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

in this episode Ed has a yarn with the 2025 Captain of the Gippsland Power Tom Matthews ahead of the this years AFL National draft. Tom has been on a roller coaster of a ride over the past 18 months after shining bright on the field in 2024 Coates Hire talent league season as a bottom age talent, to being named Captain of the Gippsland Power for 2025, then to be struck down by injury early in his draft year. Tom talks injury, studies and the hope of living out a dream to playing AFL footy at the highest level. Enjoy the chat with Tom Matthews on Talking Gippsland - Local voices with Local storiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed caught up with singer - songwriter Katie Noonan to have a yarn about one of her great inspirations in the world of music - Jeff Buckley. The impact of Buckley's music hit a generation hard in the 1990's and after his life was cut short at the age of 30 his legacy has become everlasting. Katie Noonan over the last couple of months has honoured that legacy with her KATIE NOONAN: JEFF BUCKLEY’S GRACE - NATIONAL TOUR that is making its journey into Gippsland. Enjoy a yarn with Katie Noonan on Ed For Breakfast - 6am-9am - Triple M GippslandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed sat down for a yarn with newly appointed Geelong Venom Asst Coach Kaleb Sclater ahead of the 2025/26 WNBL season. Kaleb talks about his coaching journey, his love of Maffra and how Gippsland is becoming a major player in producing quality basketball talent. Enjoy a chat with Kaleb Sclater on Ed For Breakfast 6am-9am Weekdays on Triple M Gippsland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Success comes in many forms and in the world of Steph Strings is about creativity, storytelling, music, balance and the thrill of performing live on stage. Steph's star is burning bright with her music receiving rave reviews both here in Australia and overseas. Ed sat down and had a yarn with Steph and spoke about how upcoming gigs in Gippsland were so important to the balance in her musical journey ahead of a big year ahead touring overseas. Enjoy a yarn with Steph Strings on Talking Gippsland - Local Voices with Local Stories See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.