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This week on Ed for Breakfast - Edward Yates dropped by to talk about the upcoming Gippsland International Film Festival. The festival aims to increase accessibility to film culture within Gippsland, by screening as many and as varied number of short films from the 13th-15th March 2026 in Gippsland. Enjoy another great yarn on Ed for Breakfast - 6am-9am Weekdays on Triple M Gippsland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before pulling stumps on the year, Ed caught up with singer songwriter Steph Strings and spoke of an exciting start to 2026 with her new Album set to be release and gigs. The new Album Feel Alive is set for release Jan 9 just ahead of her performance at Ocean Sounds festival on Phillip Island. Enjoy a yarn and laugh with Steph Strings on Ed For Breakfast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 stories See 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 Gippsland See 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.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Ed catches up with North Melbourne premiership defender in the AFLW, Jasmine Ferguson. Dive into ripper yarn about footy, the quirks of the AFLW fixture, challenges of being the reigning premier and her other passion the coaching netball in Ellinbank. Enjoy a chat with Jasmine Ferguson, another Gippslander dominating on the paddock in the world footy. Talking Gippsland – Local Voices with Local Stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Misty Harlowe is one of the rising stars of the Gippsland Music scene. Misty has just released her new EP -Welcome to the Wild West and is now headed to Nashville for a few gig before touring Australia over the summer months. Ed caught up with Misty and spoke about her stunning year musically and how a trip to watch her beloved Collingwood lead to very random night out! Enjoy the yarn with Misty Harlowe on Ed For Breakfast - Triple M Gippsland  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Ed catches up with rally car driver Molly Spalding ahead of the 2025 Gippsland Rally. This years Gippsland Rally offers a unique challenge to competitors as the stage will be held at night! Molly works us through the build up to the event and how her 1995 Subaru Wagon will tackle the terrain in Gippsland. Enjoy at yarn with Molly Spalding on Talking Gippsland - Local Voices with Local stories  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2025 National Table Tennis Championships have come to Gippsland and Ed is simply pumped to catch up with Olympians and Paralympians of the sport. Nicole Adamson Table Tennis Australia CEO joined Ed for a chat about the importance of the championships and her passion for the sport. Get your paddle ready and enjoy a yarn with Table Tennis Australia CEO Nicole Adamson on Ed For Breakfast - Weekdays from 6am-9am on Triple M Gippsland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed was out and about this week in Gippsland and venture out to the township of Trafalgar and take a look at the new Neil Joiner Holden Heritage Centre that has be come the latest attraction to the Trafalgar Holden Museum. The Heritage Centre honours the museums late founder Neil Joiner who gave back to the community in spades whilst sharing his passion for the iconic Holden brand. Ed caught up with Anne Schembri (Neil's daughter) who is the secretary of the Trafalgar Holden Museum, and took a tour of the new facility. Ed For Breakfast - 6am-9pm weekdays on Triple M Gippsland.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.