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A Chat With Walt Deas
Living on the Coast managed to grab a couple of hours with our dear friend Walt, in an interview Travis did with him last year. With a history of scuba diving, still photography and filming dating back to the 1960's, Walt Deas was one of diving's true breed of adventurers. He worked with the top names in the film and TV business including David Attenborough and David Bellamy and was well respected as one of the top cinematographers in the business. Walt passed away earlier this year and left behind an under water film archive of 50 years with some never seen before vision, which will be part of the upcoming series of Living on the Coast. Walt was a true adventurer, taking cameras into icy waters, tropical islands and active volcanos.

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A Chat With Ocean & Earth's Paul Muntens
Ocean & Earth's brand has been built on its reputation in the surf and snow markets for the last 29 years and now are into two years of their five year global expansion program. Living on the Coast got a tour of the Sussex Inlet Global Factory and chatted to Paul Munten, Ocean & Earth International Chief Executive Officer. "We are currently reviewing offshore companies that have expressed an interest in Ocean & Earth's product lines," Paul explained. "Selecting the right distribution partner and one that fully understands the breadth of Ocean & Earth's product lines is instrumental to us gaining further traction in the international market.

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Shoalhaven Bash Cars Fuel Up!!
Ricardo reports from where it all began for the 2008 Variety Bash Blacktown to Batemans Bay. With 9 Shoalhaven Bash cars taking part in this years event. "It's an incredible experience to see the kids in these remote areas that we help" Brian Muller said. Variety helps underprivileged kids from all around Australia. The Shoalhaven Bash team has raised over $150,000. Visit Ricardo reports from where it all began for the 2008 Variety Bash Blacktown to Batemans Bay. With 9 Shoalhaven Bash cars taking part in this years event. "It's an incredible experience to see the kids in these remote areas that we help" Brian Muller said. Variety helps underprivileged kids from all around Australia. The Shoalhaven Bash team has raised over $150,000.

Visit www.shoalhavenbashteam.com.au

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Graham French - Media Personality
Julia chats to Radio 2ST’s news reader Graham French about his passion for trains. Graham was on holidays recently and when I asked him “where did you go what did you see” he replied passionately “TRAINS”…..

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Ada Nicademou from Home and Away

Julia Achilleos has a chat with Ada Nicademou from Home and Away and talks to her about the amazing experience seeing first hand how the PixiFoto Foundation is saving the sight and lives of children in Africa.

Visit http://www.pixifotofoundation.org.au to donate

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