<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>crowfm</title><description>crowfm</description><link>https://www.crowfm.com.au/blog</link><item><title>IN THE CROW'S NEST with...CHANTAL</title><description><![CDATA[Chantal has been a friendly face at Crow FM 90.7 for four years and currently looks after our Finance/Accounts Department. After being with Crow FM so long, Chantal is really a 'Jill of all Trades'; you may see her out and about at various events as part of the Crow Crew; burning rubber in the Rockin Roadster or assisting the Sales team. Hardworking, bubbly and cheerful are just some of the ways the Crow Crew would describe Chantal. She is always happy to have a laugh and lend a hand to<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/fbb1fa_da2057425ecd4b57b03659b1d59fe62c.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.crowfm.com.au/single-post/2016/03/03/IN-THE-CROWS-NEST-withCHANTAL</link><guid>https://www.crowfm.com.au/single-post/2016/03/03/IN-THE-CROWS-NEST-withCHANTAL</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2016 01:21:28 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/fbb1fa_da2057425ecd4b57b03659b1d59fe62c.png"/><div> Chantal has been a friendly face at Crow FM 90.7 for four years and currently looks after our Finance/Accounts Department. After being with Crow FM so long, Chantal is really a 'Jill of all Trades'; you may see her out and about at various events as part of the Crow Crew; burning rubber in the Rockin Roadster or assisting the Sales team. Hardworking, bubbly and cheerful are just some of the ways the Crow Crew would describe Chantal. She is always happy to have a laugh and lend a hand to others...or to run down to Dan's Diner for Corky's morning coffee (thanks for keeping him sane Chantal!). When she is not being Wonder Woman at work, Chantal enjoys spending time with her family.</div><div>Here are a few things you may not have known about our resident Super Woman...</div><div>What's your favourite TV Show?</div><div> FRIENDS</div><div>What was the first concert you ever went to?</div><div> Human Nature (whoops, did I just say that out loud!)</div><div>What would you sing at karaoke night?</div><div>Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival</div><div>If you could eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?</div><div>Hmm...Pepperoni Pizza</div><div>If you could be in any type of movie - what genre would you pick?</div><div>HAHAHAHA… possibilities are endless! Definitely Action/Super Hero- Tomb Raider/Wonder Woman</div><div>What three items would you take with you on a deserted island?</div><div> Water, Boat/Jet Ski and Food</div><div>Is there anything you wish would come back into fashion?</div><div>Platforms - (Spice Girl era)</div><div>If you have a warning label, what would yours say?</div><div>WARNING - MOMBIE (hunts caffeine!)</div><div>What song would you say best sums you up?</div><div>Perfect by P!nk</div><div>What celebrity would you like to meet for a cup of coffee?</div><div>Ryan Reynolds</div><div>What was your first job?</div><div>Aged Carer/Assistant in Nursing</div><div>If you could join any past or current music group which would you want to join?</div><div>SPICE GIRLS!</div><div>FAVOURITES:</div><div>Footy Team: Penrith Panthers</div><div>Holiday Destination:Gold Coast</div><div>Band/Artist:I have too many to name just one…. but Gary Allan would be closest to my favorite</div><div>Book/Author:50 Shades (yes cliché) </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>IN THE CROW'S NEST with...DENISE</title><description><![CDATA[Denise is one of Crow FM's Sponsorship Consultants. She has lived in the South Burnett for many years and is well known in the community - especially for her photography. When she is not hitting the pavement for Crow, she can be found behind the lens of her beloved camera, snapping shots at local and regional events...(or if you ask Corky, at home sleeping in!)The question should really be 'who doesn't know Denise?' - but here are a few things you may not know about her...Are you a cat or dog<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/fbb1fa_302c136abc6b4677a03041a4278abc96.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.crowfm.com.au/single-post/2016/02/16/IN-THE-CROWS-NEST-withDENISE</link><guid>https://www.crowfm.com.au/single-post/2016/02/16/IN-THE-CROWS-NEST-withDENISE</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2016 05:39:23 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/fbb1fa_302c136abc6b4677a03041a4278abc96.png"/><div>Denise is one of Crow FM's Sponsorship Consultants. She has lived in the South Burnett for many years and is well known in the community - especially for her photography. When she is not hitting the pavement for Crow, she can be found behind the lens of her beloved camera, snapping shots at local and regional events...(or if you ask Corky, at home sleeping in!)</div><div>The question should really be 'who doesn't know Denise?' - but here are a few things you may not know about her...</div><div>Are you a cat or dog person?</div><div>I like both, but prefer cats</div><div>What was your first car and how long did you have it for?</div><div>This is going back a bit; a Morris Major. I didn't have it very long, but it was mustard yellow</div><div>What was the last movie you saw at a cinema?</div><div>Recently saw the new Star Wars. It was good, very much like the original</div><div>Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse, or drive a car?</div><div>I'm too old to ride a bike or a horse for that matter, so drive a car</div><div>What would you sing at karaoke night?</div><div>You wouldn't get me up there to start off with, so nothing. Not even if you paid me a million bucks!</div><div>If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?</div><div>Easy, barramundi with salad and chips</div><div>What three items would you take with you on a deserted island?</div><div>Camera, SD Cards and laptop - though if it is a deserted island probably not going to be much to photograph. I wouldn't plan on being on there very long!</div><div>If you had a warning label, what would yours say?</div><div>Steer Clear!</div><div>What song would you say best sums you up?</div><div>I'll leave that one up to peoples imagination</div><div>What celebrity would you like to meet for a cup of coffee?</div><div>Elvis</div><div>What was your first job?</div><div>I was trained on the wards as a nurse in Glen Innes</div><div>FAVOURITES:</div><div>Footy Team:Broncos</div><div>Holiday Destination: Anywhere in Australia - love the Kimberleys and Kakadu</div><div>Band/Artist: Non in particular that are alive anyway. Otherwise Elvis</div><div>Book/Author:Wilbur Smith</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>IN COMES 50 YEARS OF DECIMAL CURRENCY</title><description><![CDATA[By the early sixties , it became evident to the powers that be in Australia that the currency which had been in place since the British first occupied Australia was cumbersome and not compatible with the modern technological age. The decision was made around 1962 to change to a decimal form of currency. This meant that the old Pounds, Shillings and Pence system was to be replaced with a simple 100cents to the major unit. What this unit was to be called was debated fairly strongly all through the<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/5ZTeWLA1LAs/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>BOB COLEMAN</dc:creator><link>https://www.crowfm.com.au/single-post/2016/02/11/IN-COMES-50-YEARS-OF-DECIMAL-CURRENCY</link><guid>https://www.crowfm.com.au/single-post/2016/02/11/IN-COMES-50-YEARS-OF-DECIMAL-CURRENCY</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2016 08:09:28 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5ZTeWLA1LAs"/><div>By the early sixties , it became evident to the powers that be in Australia that the currency which had been in place since the British first occupied Australia was cumbersome and not compatible with the modern technological age. The decision was made around 1962 to change to a decimal form of currency. This meant that the old Pounds, Shillings and Pence system was to be replaced with a simple 100cents to the major unit. What this unit was to be called was debated fairly strongly all through the community. Ever the strong Queen’s Man, Prime Minister Menzies announced that the new currency would be called the Royal. This was met with very strong opposition and commonsense prevailed and the Dollar was the name chosen. The most difficulty foreseen was in the very small coins. The old Halfpenny (pronounced” Haypnee”) and Penny would not be exactly equivalent to any of the new coins. The Threepence coin (pronounced “Thrippence”) also had no exact equivalent.</div><div>Small coins were then still widely used e.g. A postage stamp was 4d and the Courier –Mail was 5d.</div><div>The new coins were 1c, 2c bronze coins worth 1,2d and 2.4d respectively and 5c which was equal to 6d, 10c which equaled a shilling 20c which was equal to the Florin or Two Shilling coins. An all new 50c coin which was 80% silver was introduced. A table of equal values was circulated so people could match pence values to the new cents. The new currency was printed alongside the old for a while until the introduction of the Dollar on February 14th 1966. Banks were given a long weekend to close and adjust all of their records in the days before the change. Then new notes were the same values as the existing series, however they were changed to One Dollar, equal to 1 Dollar, Two Dollars (One Pound), Ten Dollars (Five Pounds) and Twenty Dollars (Ten Pounds). For a time all coins could be used and the new and the old circulated together for quite q while, though the notes changed very quickly to the new ones. People collected as many of the old coins and notes as they could afford.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/fbb1fa_6b171168f6c04e9995f6fc49557f0ea8.jpg"/></div><div>Although there had been anticipated that there could be confusion and mayhem at the changeover , this did not eventuate. The population soon realized this system was very simple and easy to use. Apart from the 1c and 2c coins all coins and notes were exactly the same value, size and colour of the old ones. In the end, this momentous change was easily accomplished and the two years phasing-in period originally allowed for was shortened to eighteen monthe and it was all over by mid 1967. I was eighteen years old and at University at the time and eagerly looked forward to the change. My generation had been taught all sorts of mathematical tricks to deal with the old money. E,g, we learned that a dozen of any goods at 7d each was 7 Shillings and Twenty of anything at 2 Shillings wwould cost 2 Pounds. The old currency was 12 pence to one Shilling .Pence were written as a small “d”. Twenty Shillings were One Pound. Shillings were written as e.g. 8/- was Eight Shillings and an amount of Shillings and Pence was written as e.g. 13/7 was 13 Shillings and 7 Pence.. 20 Shillings made up One Pound. Addition of sums of money was a very difficult process at a time before calculators were readily available .</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/fbb1fa_f73bccede1ab4639983e52c9d5634e11.jpg"/><div>The Five Dollar note was introduced in 1967 when everyone was familiar with the decimal system. The round 50cent coin only lasted for 1966 when there were 35million of them minted. The coin was 80% Silver and it was too close in size and design to the old 2 Shilling piece. Thios caused confusion with elderly people . It was replaced from 1969 with the present coin which is 12 sided and contains no silver. Many of the round 50cent coins were snapped up by dealers for their silver content and a lot were sent overseas and melted down when silver reached dizzy prices in the 1970s and 1980s.</div><div>The change was momentous but well-planned and it went very well. It was exciting to witness. </div><div>Almost as exciting as watching a man walk on the moon in July 1969, but that is another story.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>IN THE CROW'S NEST with...DAVID</title><description><![CDATA[Crow FM's production guru is also your company on the airwaves, Monday to Friday between 11am and 2pm. David is a familiar radio voice in the South Burnett, and has been for many years. Amongst the Crow Crew, David is known for being the quiet sort - but music lover and prankster at heart. Walk into the studio during Dave's shift and you might catch him rocking out with an 'air drum solo'. Here is a few things you may not have known about David... What was the first concert you ever went to?<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/fbb1fa_cc91fc7a9ffc4e6a838c9dc325ba8976.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.crowfm.com.au/single-post/2016/02/10/IN-THE-CROWS-NEST-withDAVID</link><guid>https://www.crowfm.com.au/single-post/2016/02/10/IN-THE-CROWS-NEST-withDAVID</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2016 00:28:35 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/fbb1fa_cc91fc7a9ffc4e6a838c9dc325ba8976.png"/><div>Crow FM's production guru is also your company on the airwaves, Monday to Friday between 11am and 2pm. David is a familiar radio voice in the South Burnett, and has been for many years. Amongst the Crow Crew, David is known for being the quiet sort - but music lover and prankster at heart. Walk into the studio during Dave's shift and you might catch him rocking out with an 'air drum solo'.</div><div>Here is a few things you may not have known about David...</div><div>What was the first concert you ever went to?</div><div>Blackwater, 1971</div><div>What was your first car and how long did you have it for?</div><div>TC XL Ford Cortina, I had it for three years</div><div>What would you sing at karaoke night?</div><div>Can't sing</div><div>If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?</div><div>My wife Judy's Chilli Con Carne</div><div>If you were a super-hero, what powers would you have?</div><div>Turn into a cat - meow!</div><div>If you could share a meal with any 4 famous individuals, living or dead, who would they be?</div><div>Poe, Moorcock, Wells and Pratchett</div><div>What three items would you want to have with you on a deserted island?</div><div>Sausages, a cup and a volleyball</div><div>Is there anything you wish would come back into fashion?</div><div>Chivalry</div><div>What was your first job?</div><div>Paper boy</div><div>If you had a warning label, what would yours say?</div><div>Beware: Drummer!</div><div>What song would you say best sums up you?</div><div>&quot;From a Deadbeat to an Old Greaser&quot; - Jethro Tull</div><div>If you could join any past or current music group which would you want to join?</div><div>Genesis, 1973-1977 era</div><div>FAVOURITES:</div><div>Footy Team: Don't have one</div><div>Holiday Destination:NSW South Coast</div><div>Band/Artist:Anything from 1969-1976</div><div>Book/Author:Poe</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>IN THE CROW'S NEST with...CORKY</title><description><![CDATA[You can catch Corky on-air every weekday morning from 6am with Good Morning South Burnett. Not only is Corky our Brekkie announcer, he is also Crow's General Manager. Amongst the Crow Crew, Corky is well known for his addiction to coffee and his love of Nickelback. Regularly out and about in the region at local events; Corky will usually been seen with Lily the Pug close by his side. Here is a few things you may not have known about Corky... What was the first concert you ever went to? Uncanny<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/fbb1fa_5947295d4dbb4f129bb039a1763c4f57.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.crowfm.com.au/single-post/2016/1/15/IN-THE-CROWS-NEST-withCORKY</link><guid>https://www.crowfm.com.au/single-post/2016/1/15/IN-THE-CROWS-NEST-withCORKY</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2016 04:28:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/fbb1fa_5947295d4dbb4f129bb039a1763c4f57.png"/><div>You can catch Corky on-air every weekday morning from 6am with Good Morning South Burnett. Not only is Corky our Brekkie announcer, he is also Crow's General Manager. Amongst the Crow Crew, Corky is well known for his addiction to coffee and his love of Nickelback. Regularly out and about in the region at local events; Corky will usually been seen with Lily the Pug close by his side.</div><div>Here is a few things you may not have known about Corky...</div><div>What was the first concert you ever went to?</div><div>Uncanny X-Men. Yes I will admit that one </div><div>What was your first car and how long did you have it for?</div><div>Mazda Capella. Guy I bought it off was a backyard mechanic and had not secured the engine properly. First big road trip up the coast and the engine moved in its mounts….</div><div>”Goodbye Mazda”...”hello pushbike”</div><div>What would you sing at karaoke night?</div><div>Bon Jovi – Living on a Prayer</div><div>If you were a super-hero, what powers would you have?</div><div>Ability to be invisible. Than I could sneak in and find out how much work is really being done in the afternoons at CROW FM</div><div>If you could share a meal with any 4 famous individuals, living or dead, </div><div>who would they be?</div><div>1988 Jamaican Bobsled team</div><div>What’s your favorite movie?</div><div>Back to the Future</div><div>What three items would you want to have with you on a deserted island?</div><div>Food and Water / Ipod and a Boat to get off the island</div><div>If you had a warning label, what would yours say?</div><div>Do not talk to until after morning coffee</div><div>What song would you say best sums up you?</div><div>Duran Duran – Hungry like the Wolf</div><div>If you could join any past or current music group which would you want to join?</div><div>Nickelback </div><div>FAVOURITES:</div><div>Footy Team:West Coast Eagles/ Cowboys</div><div>Holiday Destination: Magnetic Island</div><div>Band/Artist:Nickelback</div><div>Book/Author:Jack Kerouac -On the Road</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>GOODBYE 2015...WHY HELLO 2016!</title><description><![CDATA[What a year 2015 was! The first official working week of 2016 is nearly over, and it has offered the perfect time to not only get back into the swing of things but also a chance to reflect on the big moments of the last twelve months. It wasn't tough for Corky and Bob Coleman when asked to rattle off their top 3 personal favourite highlights from 2015 in the South Burnett. Corky: 1. Erection of Charlotte the Emu's Statue It was great to see the community come together to raise funds for<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/fbb1fa_19c0269e862b452db5e604ced3fed8d8.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>SHAZ</dc:creator><link>https://www.crowfm.com.au/single-post/2016/1/7/Goodbye-2015why-hello-2016</link><guid>https://www.crowfm.com.au/single-post/2016/1/7/Goodbye-2015why-hello-2016</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2016 03:02:16 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>What a year 2015 was! The first official working week of 2016 is nearly over, and it has offered the perfect time to not only get back into the swing of things but also a chance to reflect on the big moments of the last twelve months. It wasn't tough for Corky and Bob Coleman when asked to rattle off their top 3 personal favourite highlights from 2015 in the South Burnett.</div><div>Corky:</div><div>1. Erection of Charlotte the Emu's Statue</div><div>It was great to see the community come together to raise funds for Charlotte's memorial statue, that was erected in Wondai's Coronation Park. There was so much passion to make it happen and through donations by locals and businesses the committee were able to commission the statue. Now it stands tall and proud in the park for everyone, including tourists to enjoy.</div><div>2. Some Rain!</div><div>2015 was really tough for our farmers in the region. What a sight to see when we finally got some much needed rain towards the end of the year. Plus it was fantastic to hear cattle farmers were starting to see returns with prices up.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/fbb1fa_19c0269e862b452db5e604ced3fed8d8.jpg"/><div>3. Community Spirit at Christmas Carnivals</div><div>After a challenging year for some; Christmas spirit was certainly alive and well at the festive carnivals and fair across the region. To see so many people turning out to support the organisations who worked hard to make each event happen was great.</div><div>Final comments of 2015...</div><div>Seeing more people joining the Crow Crew, plus the community support for the station throughout the year was great. Rain was a hot topic in Brekkie in 2015. I reckon the 'Biggest Def Leppard Fan in the South Burnett' - Jeff from Wattlecamp needs a new rain gauge....maybe someone can help him out with that in 2016. His highest records rainfall figure was 200mls (tell him he's dreamin'). It was also good to hear Jeff's rainfall rival Ron in Blackbutt got 5mLs (according to him that's a shower)...good to know he'll be able to shower until January hahaha!</div><div>Bob Coleman:</div><div>1. South Burnett Saints Winning First Premiership</div><div>What an amazing end to the Saints season it was to see them take out the Premiership. It was was well deserved for a very hardworking and hard training side. </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/fbb1fa_b2d335e410b941ab92a81fa22dfb1706.jpg"/><div>2. Kingaroy Premiership</div><div>Premierships seem to be a running theme of my highlights aren't they. Kingaroy's was a long time coming but it was again well deserved. Kingaroy really put in the effort throughout the season and their efforts were rewarding in outstanding fashion.</div><div>3. Growth of Women's Sport in the South Burnett</div><div>More women need to be encouraged to play sport - it's great! 2015 really saw the South Burnett sporting community take that onboard. It was great to see Holly Ferling consolidating her position within the Queensland and Australian Cricket teams. Plus you can't forget other girls and women who succeeded in their chosen sports in the region also. I say well done to them all and we can't wait to hear more good news in 2016!</div><div>Final comments of 2015...</div><div>I'm impressed that I'm a step closer to getting that nice 4WD Sports Reporting vehicle I've been hanging out for. Within the last twelve months I have secured myself one wheel....thanks Corky! Still 2016 maybe the year to finally get the three other tyres and maybe a chassis to go with it too (here's hoping!)</div><div>2015 was in some ways an exciting but challenging year, with ups and downs. It's fair to say all the Crow Crew are hoping 2016 will be a beaut year for all in the South Burnett - with good fortune and great times ahead!</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>We've gone BLOGGING mad!</title><description><![CDATA[Tune your dial to 90.7FM and you'll hear us. Visit Facebook and search Crow FM 90.7 and you'll find us. Type into your keyboard www.crowfm.com.au press enter and you'll discover Crow FM's official website - and now NEW BLOG! So many great ways to stay up to date with the Crow Crew. In 2016 you can look forward to reading what we have to say about local community events, new music on the airwaves and our opinions on what is trending. Add Crow FM's website to your favourites NOW so you don't miss]]></description><link>https://www.crowfm.com.au/single-post/2013/5/1/Weve-gone-BLOGGING-mad</link><guid>https://www.crowfm.com.au/single-post/2013/5/1/Weve-gone-BLOGGING-mad</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2016 09:17:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Tune your dial to 90.7FM and you'll hear us. Visit Facebook and search Crow FM 90.7 and you'll find us. Type into your keyboard www.crowfm.com.au press enter and you'll discover Crow FM's official website - and now NEW BLOG!</div><div>So many great ways to stay up to date with the Crow Crew. In 2016 you can look forward to reading what we have to say about local community events, new music on the airwaves and our opinions on what is trending.</div><div>Add Crow FM's website to your favourites NOW so you don't miss a thing!</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>