A giant Kewpie, a life-size spaceship and big changes for Kristy McBain

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A giant Kewpie, a life-size spaceship and big changes for Kristy McBain

We've gone big on About Regional this week.

First up, Sally Hopman brings us the story behind Bungendore's giant Kewpie doll and the auction that will decide her fate. Then James Coleman introduces us to Baz Am, the man building a life-size replica of a Battlestar Galactica spaceship in his own backyard.

Ian Bushnell takes a look at Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's new ministry and the promotion that signals a big change for former Bega Valley Shire Council Mayor Kristy McBain.

In other news, Edwina Mason tells us about the "pups" of Gundagai's famous dog on the tuckerbox and Jeff Prell's children remember their dad, a celebrated grazier.

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This week on About Regional

McBain elevated to ministry; PM highlights bushfire leadership
Kristy McBain is a big winner in Anthony Albanese's new ministry, but so is the public service and the capital region.

Down but not out - Nimmitabel's old Geldmacher Mill reopens
Almost singlehandedly built by German settler John Geldmacher, the 150-year-old Geldmache Mill at Nimmitabel has reopened to the public after safety concerns were raised.

From steam trains to diesel locomotives, Junee preserves its rail links
"The railways didn’t come to Junee; Junee was built around the railways" - one resident tells how The Junee Roundhouse Museum has helped get a crucial chapter of the town's history on track.

Cooma fashion designer Charly Thorn takes to the runway at Australian Fashion Week
Fashion Week was a far cry from Charly Thorn's first show at the Cooma Railway Station when she was a Year 10 student but she's taking it all in her stride.

The short and tall tales that put Gundagai on the map
Edwina Mason walks us past the statues capturing Gundagai's rich bush folklore, including three pups named last year.

Future shines brightly for Crookwell Hospital
Times have changed for the Crookwell Hospital, but recent upgrades to the emergency department after decades of service closures and staff changes by Southern NSW Health have given hope to the community.

Local volunteer teaches ethics to Lake Albert's youngest minds
Juanita Golland is a Murrumbidgee Local Health District online communications officer but for two days a week she teaches Wagga children crucial life lessons - and she'd love other people to join her.

Jeff Prell’s children remember larger than life father
The pioneering Prell family earned a place in Australian farming history through the introduction of superphosphate. Here John Thistleton pays tribute to celebrated grazier Jeff Prell and his three passions: the world of corriedale sheep, fishing and cricket.

Tony's on call to counter arsonists and save lives
Gas-fuelled flame-throwers, toxic fumes and pulling an elderly resident to safety from under a collapsed ceiling - welcome to the inspiring workplace of Goulburn firefighter Tony Brown.

Meet the Canberra filmmaker taking his DeLorean back to the future by going electric
A new documentary traces converting a fossil-fuel-powered car to run on electricity. A hopelessly unreliable DeLorean is the guinea pig.

New Today

Giant Sydney Olympics kewpie doll to star at Bungendore auction
Looking for a new conversation piece for your home? Still a Sydney Olympics tragic? Have a really big garden? Bungendore's the place for you this Saturday when Pansy the giant kewpie doll goes up for auction (among other treasures).

Meet the '52-year-old nerd' building a life-size spaceship in his Canberra shed
Think a backyard project is just a retaining wall or a new veggie patch? Not so for Baz Am, who's building a life-size replica of a Battlestar Galactica spaceship.

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