Casterton Connections

13/03/2026

The Casterton Connections team have so far produced 42 thoughtful episodes for your listening pleasure, with #43 in the pipeline. To maintain the high-quality content of these stories they will now be released monthly instead of fortnightly. 4 April 2026 is the next date to note for popping on your headphones.
Thank you for your continued support, & for listening.

07/03/2026

Good luck to Donald ‘Duck’ Jones, Imogen McDonnell and Ethan Currie tonight in Crater Clash III.

Be sure to tune into our chat with Duck freshly of his Australian title.

EPISODE 42 - Donald "Duck" Jones is now live on Spotify & Apple podcasts

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2yzbXywMprkeVH1ZfAgD9k?si=16266ece5fd44409

He is only 28 years old but has spent 20 of those years honing his skills to ensure he does not "catch a power punch". Not what many aspire to, but the training has paid off.
Donald "Duck" Jones & his achievements in both life & sport is an inspirational tale, & testament to what is achievable with the right attitude & support. This smiling young boxing sensation deserves to be heard - enjoy!

26/02/2026

Have you checked out the Scout & Charlie cartoon adventures on YouTube? 🐾
We’ve been super busy collaborating with amazing local Casterton businesses to bring these brand-new episodes to life. There’s plenty more exciting adventures on the way —

You definitely don’t want to miss the next episode of
Titled - Kelpie festival !!!!!
Coming soon

26/02/2026

Check out our interview with Manny
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7nVHR8wSs0HaddGZpz2TM5?si=aNKGm22MRsKh0oHWuj-B8w

23/02/2026

EPISODE 42 - Donald "Duck" Jones is now live on Spotify & Apple podcasts

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2yzbXywMprkeVH1ZfAgD9k?si=16266ece5fd44409

He is only 28 years old but has spent 20 of those years honing his skills to ensure he does not "catch a power punch". Not what many aspire to, but the training has paid off.
Donald "Duck" Jones & his achievements in both life & sport is an inspirational tale, & testament to what is achievable with the right attitude & support. This smiling young boxing sensation deserves to be heard - enjoy!

19/02/2026

Make a note of 24/02/26 and tune in to Casterton Connections on Spotify. The story you will hear is one with so many life messages for all of us, and it is told by a very successful young man, once a "little fat angry kid" from Coleraine who is now boxings Australian Super Middleweight Champion. Opportunity often shows itself and Donald "Duck" Jones is the epitomy of changing ones life trajectory by choosing the right fork in the road at the right time. This honest and open chat, superbly guided by Kane Forbes and Luke Balkin, reveals the passage of Donald from "learning the facts of life" at Mocka's Boxing Gym Coleraine through to his current boxing and life successes. This is one you do not want to miss.

Thanks to Will from Wildfighter for the use of their video and audio from the title fight.

11/02/2026

Scout & Charlie’s Adventure – ESS Lagoon Casterton | Part 2 🐾Join Scout and his best mate Charlie as their adventure continues at the beautiful ESS Lagoon i...

09/02/2026

EPISODE 41 - Rick Lane is now live on Spotify & Apple podcasts

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kMaF1a9kP4C1TsnkoEJOx?si=5c801754b49f48a0

On his continuing "Long Journey to Maturity" Rick Lane has consumed life with gusto. Anything & everything is up for grabs to experience & relish - nature, books, travel & more. This fascinating podcast will keep you entertained.

09/02/2026

Huge congratulations to Russell Johnston on his well-deserved induction into the Port Adelaide Football Club Hall of Fame! 🖤🤍 What an amazing achievement and a celebration of a career that truly embodied Port Adelaide spirit and leadership. 

From his early days as a young ruckman to captaining the club and playing a key role in multiple premierships, Russell’s impact both on and off the field has been nothing short of legendary. 

If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the Casterton Connections interview with Russell — a great listen that dives into his journey, memories, and reflections from his footy life.

Episode 19 - Russell Johnston
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0zZgRLsoJjMYRAK80gcvWq?si=vfttErknSG6m_1cE2RcT5w

Well done, Russell — a true Port Adelaide great! 🏆🖤🤍

One of the club's greatest ever ruckmen and a three-time Port Adelaide premiership player.

Former captain Russell Johnston has been inducted into the club's Hall of Fame ✨

📝 bit.ly/4aCY2A2

27/01/2026

Reminder of meeting tomorrow (Thursday) night 5.30pm

📣 Casterton Connections – Working Group Meeting

We’re getting together again and you’re invited!

🗓 Thursday 29th January
⏰ 5.30pm
📍 Youth HQ, Casterton

Casterton Connections is a community-led initiative capturing and sharing the stories of people who have a connection to Casterton — told in their own words through our podcast. Every story helps preserve our local history, identity and sense of place.

This meeting is open to anyone interested in being involved, especially if you’d like to volunteer. We’re always keen to welcome new faces and fresh ideas.

🎙 Volunteer roles include (but aren’t limited to):
• Interviewer
• Writer
• Editor
• Social media manager

No experience necessary — just an interest in people, stories and community.

If you’ve ever thought “someone should record these stories” — this is your chance to be part of it.

👉 Come along, bring a friend, or message us to find out more.

27/01/2026

How good is this from one of our very talented committee members!
Luke Balkin well done mate.

Scout and Charlie’s AdventureAuthor: Luke BalkinPublished: 2020Description:Scout and Charlie’s Adventure follows a young boy named Scout and his loyal Kelpie...

26/01/2026

🎙️ Casterton Connections | Neville Wombwell

Episode 40 - Neville Wombwell is now live on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3pCs7yICs4EsOjShYZAhse?si=K2R9WeJuQduNWfjg5PGsBA

Three generations. One story. One place called home.

The Wombwell name is woven through the history of Bahgallah. In this episode of Casterton Connections, 84-year-old Neville shares his remarkable memories alongside son Leigh and grandson James — from floods and droughts to Henty Street in days gone by and the beating heart of the community at Bahgallah Hall.

A respectful, easy-going conversation about, resilience and why Casterton and district will always be home.