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.

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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.

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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 Gippsland

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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.

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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

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Ed is joined by Russell Robertson to wrap up a entertaining and for some fans a very emotional AFL trade period.

Wake up with Ed for Breakfast weekdays from 6am- 9am on Triple M Gippsland

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In this episode Ed sits down with the high flying Jalin Wimberly from the Gippsland United Basketball Club.

Over the past two years the American import has left a real impression on the Gippsland basketball community both on and off the court.

The big question is will Jalin suit for GU again after a stellar 2025 season that saw him take out BIG V Division 1 season MVP and was Finals MVP in Gippsland United's Div 1 championship win.

Enjoy a yarn with Jalin Wimberly on Talking Gippsland - Local voices with Local Stories.

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In this episode Ed sits down for a yarn with singer songwriter Ethan Calway.

Ethan recently participated in this years VOICE contest on reality TV.

A journey that can open doors or pick you up and spit you out in the world of music.

Ethan is determined as ever to build on a promising career in music, downing tools as a tradie to pursue the dream of touring and singing his own songs.

Enjoy a chat with with Ethan Calway on Talking Gippsland - Local Voices with Local Stories

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