The Federal Government has called up a former animal rights campaigner and a WA farmer to advise on how to meet its election promise to shut down the sheep live export industry. dboggs@meetmrlincoln.com, Covina, CA 91724 Available all year around, willing to travel any where! Ros Loves living in Albany, shes active in several volunteer groups including Great Southern Branch Australian Stock Horse Society and Great Southern FM. 1513 W. Graham Box 1916 (702) 601-5331, 3747 State Route 47 South 1140 Starmount Court Breakfast Craig Zonca/Loretta Ryan lincolnremembered@gmail.com Out of the fry pan and into the fridge? Your home of Australian stories, conversations and events that shape our nation. Rachel Griffiths discovers Australia's GREAT SOUTHERN LANDSCAPES on ABC He and his small household of fellow Treechangers moved from suburban Perth in early 2021 to try their hands at growing fruit and veggies and raising poultry and maybe a few livestock on a small semi-rural property. Because of a desire in my heart, I decided to make a commitment to bring Abraham Lincoln ALIVE to whomever is interested in knowing more about this great President. 5079 N St. Motivational speaker, Over thirty years in professional theater as an actor/ director/ writer/ producer/ designer, Performance in forty-four states and Europe, Appearances before three other Presidents of the United States: Carter, Reagan, Bush (41), 702 Briarwood Dr. Cranberry Twp, PA 16066 Four pods of killer whales have been photographed attacking a rare whale off the southern coast, something marine biologists say is only witnessed only "a handful of times" each season. See the changelog, or edit it yourself. While the remoteness of the large salt lake and the way it changes dramatically depending on rainfall give it an air of mystery, McAuliffe says Olsens work also represents how artists saw and depicted the Australian landscape differently when they began looking at it from a plane. Download it today and hear the world differently. Tailored presentations; you name topics. A cousin to Mary Todd Lincoln, Connor believes that history is alive and participates in the annual Lincoln Days celebration in Hodgenville, KY. Connor has won prizes twice in the Lincoln Look-alike competition, once recreating the Now speech from the Spielberg Lincoln bio-pic and once as Rail-splitter Lincoln. Rachel Griffiths. It's a special season in the Bremer Canyon at the moment - it's the time of year the orcas swim through. Jefferson City, MO 65109 Tom Llamas, WNBC-TV former ABC News and NBC News Nancy Loo, WFLD, former WABC-TV Robert MacNeil (retired), The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour ( PBS) Rachel Maddow, MSNBC Ron Magers, former WMAQ-TV anchor, now at WLS-TV Carol Marin, WMAQ-TV, formerly WBBM-TV Chris Matthews, MSNBC Kathleen Matthews, WJLA-TV Frank McGee (deceased), NBC News In the 70s George became a classroom teacher and later worked as a Teacher Librarian in charge of two School Libraries in Perth for 14 years. Programs for schools, fairs, festivals, lunches, dinners, churches, libraries, historical societies, and civic groups since 1988. (828) 693-3164, 2309 Wintergreen Loop South (937) 886-0241, 12294 Hidden Valley St. Published: YesterdayFri 3 Mar 2023 at 12:34am/Source: ABC Great Southern/Topic: Grapevines/by Sophie Johnson. Get InReview in your inbox free each Saturday. At times, his wife comes with him portraying Mary Lincoln. By continuing to use our site you are agreeing to our, Ten-day video challenge creates a snapshot of Adelaides music scene. pjmj06@hotmail.com RNs new Religion & Ethic program Soul Search (Sundays 6pm) will explore the growing desire for meaning in our lives, examining what people believe and why. Sophia has been in Denmark in the Great Southern since 2003 where she has been raising her beautiful girls. It got me thinking, what can I do to give something back to the community. Orange City, IA 51041 ABC Great Southern airs three local programs throughout the week: At all other times the station is a relay of ABC Perth. For Roger the biggest reason for contributing to Great Southern FM is to bring together the Albanys amazing and dynamic arts community and to encourage local participation in the arts. Afternoons Mikaela Simpson 610 Royal Springs Dr. Valley Glen, CA 91401 Sign up for regular updates from ABC Great Southern. (618) 483-6712, P.O. Hutch hosts Saturday Sports Snippets from 2-5 on Saturdays. John Laurence. (912) 265-4188, 11781 Julie Dr. First person presentations covering Lincolns entire life. . (712) 774-5781, 2858 Green River Rd. Grant is a retired software engineer, and a relative newcomer to the Albany area. At just 10 years old,Baidyn Matthews is one of a growing number of girls and women making a name for themselves in speedway and she wants more to join her. He is the latest victim of a string of targeted political assaults. lee@abelincoln.org Spacey Jane bassist Amelia Murray was at a fork in the road. She volunteers her time between Great Southern FM, the Albany Historical Society and the Nurses Remembrance Association Albany. Your information is being handled in accordance with the. The transformation of theEast Perth power station site, described as a derelict eyesore, has been put on ice, following two years of negotiations between the WA government and billionaires Kerry Stokes and Andrew Forrest. He has appeared in commercials and at festivals, Civil War reenactments, and schools. hopeforkids1@gmail.com PO Box 3426 ABC Great Southern - Posts | Facebook - Meta Business ABC News: Yunji de Nies ABC News: Betsy Stark ABC News Business Correspondent: Martha Raddatz ABC News: Lama Hasan ABC News: Linsey Davis ABC News: Maya Kulycky ABC News: Aditi Roy ABC News: Emily Schmidt ABC: Jan Crawford Greenburg ABC News: Sonya Crawford ABC News Anchor & Correspondent: Claire Shipman ABC News: Carla Wohl ABC News: Elisabeth . Breakfast Robbie Buck/Wendy Harmer She loves music, is always playing music and when the opportunity to volunteer at 100.9 came along she jumped at the chance! Weekends Emma Griffiths He has been part of the documentaries about Lincoln presenters Men in Hats, and Life as Lincoln.. Now she's returning to the small screen with Great Southern Landscapes, a show the network describes as "another entertaining cultural romp through time and place", but this time with more places and fewer faces. 9246 Bardstown Rd. Life member of the ALP; 2016 recipient of ALP Excellence Award. (317) 899-1254. Text us on 0448922604 (rates apply) or call us on 1300560222. Myf Warhurst Myf Warhurst Chamara with his wife and young son have just moved to the region to soak up the greenery after spending their last 4 years in sun-soaked Port Hedland. Clearwater, MN 55320 Jo Laverty returns home to take over as the stations new Breakfast presenter and Adam Steer moves into Mornings. But rarely, if ever, have we actually set foot on the spot where the artist stood. Cincinnati, OH 45215 573-680-2520. Conversations Richard Fidler/Sarah Kanowski/Hamish McDonald Great Southern Landscapes will come to ABC TV and ABC iview later in 2022. Weve worked hard to bed in those changes and are now seeing a positive response from our audiences. The Presenters Dolan produces and presents cabaret and the American Songbook. 9 Kelly Ave. ABC announces 'Great Southern Landscapes', 'Stuff the British Stole (440) 997-6014, Log cabin to the white house He is a lifetime member of the Association of Lincoln Presenters. . The station in Albany, ABC South Coast had its facade briefly renovated in that same year and was rebranded to ABC Great Southern, to "better reflect the region they cover" after the Wagin studio axe. It was fully constructed by 1935, and consisted of a control-amplifier, battery and transmitter rooms, as well as a workshop and an engine room to power the transmitter. The station broadcasts to the Great Southern and parts of the Wheatbelt regions of Western Australia. Owensboro, KY 42301 News about radios future from the US, the UK, Australia, and elsewhere - handpicked, every week. The studio consisted of a new office, studio, production area and also had the old gold safe retained from the building's Commonwealth Bank era. Feature awaiting Facebook re-authorisation. Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 Payn considers it an honor and blessing to portray our greatest of presidents. ABC Great Southern - Wikipedia ABC Great Southern is an ABC Local Radio station based in Albany. iamhonestabe@outlook.com Youll find his segment The Blender With Chams is mostly about these two sports. Stan, a life-member and ALP President (2005-2022), President Emeritus (2022), is recognized in street clothes for his Lincoln look-alike features. When Don allowed his sideburns to become a beard, his friends urged him to become Lincoln. Acoustik Element. Another unmanned facility was eventually built, and in 2002 the original station was demolished and converted into a private residence. Lincoln also speaks. List of Famous TV Presenters - Biographies, Timelines, Trivia & Life See my website for more information. (859) 325-0452, 37 N. 19th St. ABC Great Southern - Media Born in Sri Lanka and moving to Australia at the ripe old age of 1 Chamara lives and breathes the two seasons on the Australian Calendar Cricket and Footy (AFL). He and his small household of fellow Treechangers moved from suburban Perth in early 2021 to try their hands at growing fruit and veggies and raising poultry and maybe a few livestock on a small semi-rural property. A recent arrival to Albany, Russell recently joined the station presenting the Good Morning, Good Morning Retro Breakfast Show each Thursday between 6am and 9am. My motto is Bringing history and his story to life! I do portrayals for libraries, museums, schools, senior residences, churches, historical events, civic events, etc. Published: YesterdayFri 3 Mar 2023 at 4:15am/Source: ABC Great Southern/Topic: Stand-Up Comedy/by Peter Barr. Murray tries to inform people of parts of Lincolns life which are not widely known, or which may be misunderstood. One of the first things I said to Rachel was technically, the word landscape in the English language, its derivation is from an earlier word meaning land that has been modified from human activity, McAuliffe explains, when we say landscape we mean an element of nature that has been shaped by human intervention, either very obviously in a city or very subtly over decades or centuries, so there has to be a story in there. 757-348-5236, 8512 Stable Drive Local Radio in the Capital Cities Mornings David Bevan ABC Radio Canberra sees changes to the latter part of the day with former Perth Breakfast presenter, Paula Kruger joining the Afternoons program and Anna Vidot moving to Drive. ABC Great Southern's newsletter delivers local news and stories from your community every Thursday. Acting Director of ABC Regional & Local, Judith Whelan, says 2019 is about building on the changes made at the start of the year and consolidating the gains achieved in audience share and reach in recent surveys. vristy@hotmail.com Lake Eyre is an absolute pivot its mysterious, its surrounded by mythology. Mason, IL 62443-2213 [CDATA[ Max & Donna Daniels have been portraying Abraham & Mary Todd Lincoln since 1988. He recently designed and built an energy efficient house and is interested in socially sustainable energy systems. Published: WedWed 1 Mar 2023 at 10:30pm/Source: ABC Great Southern/Topic: Regional Communities/by Briana Fiore. Annie Gaffney moves into the presenter's chair for the Southern Drive program covering South East Queensland. Ken was employed as an announcer is these places but spent any spare time talking and learning from the technicians about that side of radio. Jo Prendergast reports. (716) 487-9962, 209 Cottage Place ABC Great Southerns Breakfast presenter, Andrew Collins, takes over WAs statewide Drive program out of Albany and in Newcastle, Jenny Marchant and Dan Cox team up to present a new double-header Breakfast show. kjones@dscc.edu (734) 781-0107, 6081 150St. Lifetime member of ALP. List of news presenters - Wikipedia Melbourne-based art historian, writer and curator Chris McAuliffe selected a shortlist of artworks for Griffiths to choose from for each episode, based around six themes: rivers, cityscapes, the outback, beaches, wilderness and lakes. Ted has brought Lincoln to life in presentations to senior groups, elementary schools, as a greeter at the Indiana State Museum and participation in the Lincoln Days Celebration in Hodgenville, Kentucky. Drive Richard Glover Whit has won first place in the annual Look-a-like contest in Lincolns hometown of Hodgenville, KY on three occasions and has portrayed President Lincoln in film, theater, and in a TV documentary. Weekends Simon Marnie (817)457-1953, 1495 Alton Station Rd Since that time, Mark has portrayed the Rail Splitter to countless grade school classes and fraternal organizations at Civil War reenactments, historical events, and civic events in the Midwest. He has always loved listening to music and singing in choirs. For 10 years, Robert has brought President Lincoln to life with hundreds of entertaining and thought-provoking presentations at senior citizen centers, schools, libraries, museums, dinners, benefits, Civil War reenactments and other events. Targa West events owner Ross Tapper said The City of Albany has told him the running of the event alongside the ongoing Middleton Beach hotel and apartment construction and surf club renovations presents safety risks. Reporter Samantha Goerling shares why well see more in the future and how communities in the states south are dealing with several blazes. Bridget Stenhouse | Marketing Communications Specialist, ABC Audiences, + 61 2 8113 1091 | + 61 468 784 170| [emailprotected], Sydney + 61 2 8113 5800| Melbourne + 61 3 8682 1900 | [emailprotected]. Jean joined Albany Community Radio in 1995/96 when the station was just over a year old. (615) 874-8028 Graduated with a history degree. The station even went as far as setting up a skeleton studio in a Wagin house so the ABC could continue to broadcast emergency information in the event that Perth was overtaken by Japanese forces. School presentations for all ages (856) 697-6255, 13659 Victory Blvd. ABC Great Southern - Home - Facebook Published: 4h agoSat 4 Mar 2023 at 12:17pm/Source: ABC News/Topic: Death and Dying. After the tremendous success of last year's Finding the Archibald, art lover Rachel Griffiths has once again teamed up with Mint Pictures to present this new 6x30mins ABC prime-time series. In his first 22 years of Lincoln work, John Voehl has provided over 1,300 Lincoln presentations and appearances in 45-states, to become a nationally recognized Lincoln Historian and Presenter. George also enjoys watching most sports, singing in choirs, gardening, walking, reading, travelling, and spending time with their five grandkids in Perth. Tim Wong-See (@timwongsee) / Twitter Available year round. Her current programs are designed for young audiences, as she has recurring classroom visits every winter at local school classrooms. Coloma, MI 49038 Wendy returned to Australia in 2014 after 23 years overseas following her husbands career. The Union soldier tells of camp life. The state heritage listed ABC Transmission Station in Minding in 2021, Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=ABC_Great_Southern&oldid=1134326087, Breakfast 6:35 - 8:00 - presented by Tim Wong-See, Mornings 10:00 - 11:00 - presented by Peter Barr, Saturday Breakfast 6.00 - 9.00 - presented by Paul Cook, This page was last edited on 18 January 2023, at 03:51. Frequently, audiences comment that they felt that they were in the presence of the real Abraham Lincoln. Now semi-retired, Russell looks forward to having fun whilst informing and entertaining the stations audience with all sorts of music from across the decades, including quirky and lost hits that may not have made the airwaves for a while . Evenings Richard Margetson Tyne Logan - Weather presenter/reporter - LinkedIn Source: ABC Great Southern/Topic: Beverages/by Sophie Johnson. Titled Splash, the 2004 photo seems to encapsulate summer, with swimmers splashing in the sea in the foreground and a historic beach pavilion in the background. With 38 years in technical education Mr. Stephens has shaped many people's lives throughout Albany but since retiring in the early 2000's he moved on to shape the airways of community radio here in the great southern. George and his wife moved back to Albany in July 2019 because prefers country living and no traffic lights and freeways. Dr. Olsen is a retired pastor with a Doctor of Ministry degree from Trinity International University in Deerfield, Illinois and is currently chairman of the board of Casper Christian Middle/High School which he helped start. To see reviews of toms work simply go to www.tomkatsis.com and enter Lincoln section. He is a former teacher at Gahanna Lincoln High School (35 Years), a Lifetime Member of Association of Lincoln Presenters, and an adjunct professor at Columbus State.. Robert has portrayed the President at Gettysburg, Washington, D. C., the Ohio Statehouse, the Ohio homes of Presidents Grant, Hayes and Garfield. Drive Steve Austin Adelaide Overnights Trevor Chappell/Rod Quinn (734) 680-3708, P. O. I offer 14 standard programs including A New Birth of Freedom (basic historical program), Lincoln as Story-Teller, Lincoln and Thanksgiving, Lincoln on the Gettysburg Address, Lincoln the Lawyer, Lincoln on Immigration, Lincoln on Literature and the Theatre, etc. Through the years, it appears Mr. Lincoln is ALIVE in the hearts and minds of many people. He will tailor his program to specific audiences, including addressing soldiers at Civil War reenactments, students from kindergarten through high school, and adult groups. Source: ABC Great Southern/by Briana Fiore. Sydney Overnights Trevor Chappell/Rod Quinn Myf Warhurst Myf Warhurst Eric Richardson is represented by The Summit Tribute Group LLC, is a longtime member of SAG/AFTRA and Actors Equity, and is proud to be a Life Member of ALP. Afternoons Richelle Hunt This was cut short by university studies and the promise of far greater success in business where he has spent his career across three states and two countries in operational and general management. In March, 2001, Mr. Jones portrayed Abraham Lincoln in the play Mr. Wooster, OH 44691 Music has been a huge part of Dave's life that started young with his sisters making him listen to top of the pops and he now enjoys the thrill of playing music for you. ABC and Screen Australia are delighted to announce the commission of the illuminating new ABC art series Great Southern Landscapes. (925) 679-8624, 266 Compton Ridge Drive Breakfast Nadia Mitsopoulos/Russell Woolf 3883 Jefferson Ave. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Adrian, MI 49221-1401 Attired in authentic clothing, my delivery is finely tuned to give close approximation to how Lincoln sounded, and I only use verified source material for the programs. He is a lifelong Civil War buff having read 100 books on the subject. Live streaming has revolutionised the way athletes are recruited from the bush, with local games now watched across the country and beyond. 1510 Lake Road Weekdays All times listed are AEST or AEDT News Breakfast Michael Rowland and Lisa Millar Sport with Tony Armstrong Finance with Madeleine Morris Weather with Nate Byrne ABC News Mornings Joe O'Brien Sport with Tony Armstrong and Weather with Nate Byrne ABC News (12pm, 1pm, 2pm) Ros Childs Capital Hill (Parliament sitting days only) Jane Norman or Matthew Doran ABC News Afternoons Kirsten . Leons Lincoln Live presentations include: The 8 Habits of Americas Greatest Leader, The Happiest Day of My Life (the day I went to Fords Theater). One sure way to make Laura Wishart commit to something is to tell her she cannot do it, and after throwing herself into the management of a vineyard north of Albanyshe is proving her detractors wrong. Cast in the musical The Civil War as Abraham Lincoln in 2002, many commented that Mark looked just like Lincoln, so he felt inclined to continue to bring Abraham Lincoln to life, especially for students. You can hear Will's programme on Saturday's breakfast session from 6am to 9am. He is a kind and helpful person moving away from the busy Perth suburbs as a train driver getting people to their jobs on time or as close to. Dyersburg, TN 38024 Abraham.Lincoln.3rd@gmail.com. Bill Lawrence (news personality) Elisabeth Leamy. He has also been a long-time supporter of WAAPA, and would regularly attend productions by the musical theatre students. 517-920-4849 or (708) 979-3093, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrLincolnKevinWood, Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrLincoln_KWood. ABC and Screen Australia are delighted to announce the commission of the illuminating new ABC art series Great Southern Landscapes. AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND FOR ALL HOLIDAYS! Hodgenville, KY 42746 Listen live ABC Great Southern radio with Onlineradiobox.com A number of bands were played either in studio or via Perth, and an opening speech was relayed to the gala from Canberra. He feels it is more important to be recognised as part of the community, both within work and out of it, than as the stereotypical 'lawyer'. Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Please add it to our directory. abelincolnlenny@gmail.com Everything we know about the 2023 Oscars including celebrity Myf Warhurst returns to the middle of the day, along with some guest co-presenters, in all capital cities except Perth and Hobart. I am blessed and honored to be a President Lincoln presenter! George was born in Albany and spent his early and teenage years here from the 50s to the 70s. (618) 920-7764, National/ International Touring 7003A East Girard Ave. Member of the Idaho Civil War Volunteers. VisitWithAbe@gmail.com ABC Regional . (518) 632-5922. and may never again! 134 Highland Dr. ALincoln212@yahoo.com After two years working at 6PM and 5 nights a week at the Embassy Ballroom in Perth, Will set off to see the world and soon his musical career took off. Box 259356 Involved in an on-going study of the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln. Ted portrays the life of Lincoln as the greatest U.S. President who faced the greatest constitutional crisis of our country and kept the nation together changing the fate of generations to come and the course of history. Times Square Afternoons Paula Kruger Toms available to travel anywhere in this fine nation when booked in advance. (907) 486-3358, 851 Bellows Mill Road I have been portraying our 16th President since 1999, and am a Life Member of The Association of Lincoln Presenters. ABC Radio GREAT SOUTHERN Live Overnights with Rod Quinn 3:00pm to 7:00pm Play Live Radio See Full Schedule Listen on the go on ABC listen app Connect with ABC Great Southern Discover more on Facebook. Can travel, present Abraham Lincoln and adapt to whatever the customer needs are. In the last documentary series she presented for ABC TV, Rachel Griffiths explored the story of the 100-year-old Archibald Prize. In her spare time Julie enjoys gardening, walking, reading and meeting friends for coffee. He has a Degree in history from UCLA. A Life Member of the ALP, I served as co-chair of the Connecticut Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has joined the chorus of coaches calling for an overhaul to the NRL's current procedure for spotting concussions. I am a multi-lingual Lincoln, offering complete presentations in Spanish and more limited presentations in French and German. abenbabe@aol.com Journalist . We sing, we act, we play music, and we dance. Peter is the ABC Great Southern Breakfast presenter. Ken managed to complete an apprenticeship as a baker at North Beach, fitted in and around his beach "duties"! Bern Young will present Breakfast on Friday as well as Saturday Breakfast. Audiences of all ages are captivated by the humor and wide range of topics included. In World War 2 staff were prevented from enrolling in the armed forces and had protection firearms on standby. Mornings (Focus) Cassie McCullagh Published: 3 Mar 2022Thu 3 Mar 2022 at 3:14am/Source: ABC HOBART. //]]>. (805) 985- 2535, Lincoln, with a Union soldier, relates how a poor boy made good, encouraging honesty, reading, and integrity. ABC Local Radios double-header breakfast presentations, introduced at the beginning of the year, return with Sami Shah and Jacinta Parsons hosting in Melbourne and Robbie Buck and Wendy Harmer in Sydney. Mikaela Simpson is new to Afternoons followed by new Drive presenter, Liz Trevaskis, who takes over the program in March. The car racing event is off for 2023 due to the construction work around Middleton Beach. When he is not behind the microphone on Thursday and Sunday evenings, he acts as the Station Librarian. His work often took him to the US, and he has fond memories of seeing musical theatre productions on Broadway. Based on presentation requirements, Tom will give amount charged once client and he are clear on whats expected. Myf Warhurst Myf Warhurst Bloomington, IL 61701 ABC Great Southern: (08) 9842 4011; General ABC enquiries: 13 9994; Get the ABC Great Southern newsletter. is of equal or more importance. Programs - ABC Great Southern Then, Ashley Graham, Vanessa Hudgens, and Lilly Singh will join together to host the Countdown to the Oscars lead-in show, which kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT on ABC. Reg moved to Albany in 2018 and join Great southern FM in 2019. Las Vegas, NV 89101 He has enjoyed visiting places related to Lincoln and the War. Revolving around the Spanish guitar and percussive groves, AE is known for adding twists to popular songs such as The Eagle's "Hotel California" and Carlos Santana's "Oye Como Va." Breakfast Jo Laverty jjhayney@hotmail.com Georgia Hitch will present Drive for the first two months of the year. Abraham Lincoln: Hoosier Hero is a fascinating panoply of uproarious comedy, tearful reminiscence, political intrigue and always insightful commentary on the human condition. Description: Acoustik Element (AE) is an all-instrumental Latin-driven ensemble that fuses elements from Flamenco to Jazz to Rock. Ken came to Albany in 1973 as minister in Churches of Christ, hoping to stay for six or seven years. (513) 251-6940, Mr. David Kreutz A childrens program is also available. Grand Junction, CO nh_lincoln@pobox.com I have performed for historical societies, schools, Civil War events, and the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center; please see my website for more details. Rural and Resource Reporter Australian Broadcasting Corporation Apr 2016 - May 2019 3 years 2 months. The band were The Troggs, before they became famous, and the experience influenced a short, semi-pro musical career as a self-taught drummer, bassist, and guitarist. H-502-394-0694 C-502-599-6830. Do you know this radio stations email address? Richard Margetson is new to Evenings and Joel Spry and Jess Ong share hosting duties on Weekends. In 1957 the transmitter upgraded its power to 50 kilowatts, and in 1961 mains power took over the diesel supplies, resulting in the diesel being removed and staff numbers slightly reduced as a result.