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The Neon Grid

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As NSW’s first 24-Hour Economy Commissioner, Michael Rodrigues is responsible for re-energising Greater Sydney’s going out economy and implementing the NSW Government’s 24-Hour Economy Strategy. The Neon Grid will explore what a 24-hour economy means for Greater Sydney, through a series of interviews with the best and brightest across industry, local councils and the NSW Government. Different though the guests might be, they will share one unifying trademark - optimism. You will find here a community of city builders with a super-sized appetite for a reinvigorated Sydney, and the means to making that happen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. Kate Wickett: Sydney WorldPride

    Sydney’s LGBTQI+ community is hitting a 50-year milestone in 2023 and are bracing themselves for the largest event to ever be held since the Olympics. Michael converses with Kate Wickett, Sydney WorldPride’s CEO, about shutting down the Harbour Bridge and what will be taking place across the…

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  2. Shaun Christie-David - The social change behind an authentic dish

    Economic crises would often lead to the closure of, or financial dent to, most food businesses. But what was the drive behind making Shaun Christie-David’s socially driven business, Colombo Social, stand through inevitable change? In this episode, we gain a deeper understanding on how social...

  3. Alison Page - Honouring Story Telling and The Eora Nation In Sydney’s Built Environment

    In this episode, we explore the story telling mission from an important point of view. About Alison Page: Alison Page is an award winning designer, film producer, author and adjunct associate at the University of Technology’s Design School. She is a driver for intertwining The Eora’s culture into...

  4. Selina Short - Addressing shifting attitudes to Sydney's CBD

    Let’s go in-depth with the research found behind office culture and behaviour post-pandemic. How did it change Sydney’s behaviour? What did the findings tell small businesses across the city? Let’s sift through the stats with Selina Short in this episode of the Neon Grid. About Selina: Selina…

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  5. Dylan Parker - What does the future of Randwick's economy look like?

    At just 30 years old, Dylan Parker is the Mayor of Randwick City Council and giving a new perspective to where things are heading. We discuss the need for more representation of young people in government and reimagining Randwick’s economy due to changes brought on by the pandemic. What you will...

  6. Karl Schlothauer - YCK Laneways & the Independent Bar Association

    One of the largest playing cards for Sydney’s night life is YCK Laneways - the buzzing cluster of small bars located across York, Clarence and Kent Streets. Tune in to this episode as Michael Rodrigues speaks to the owner of Sydney’s award-winning and loved small bars, co-founder of YCK Laneways...

  7. Lindy Deitz - Reimagining the City of Campbelltown

    The City of Campbelltown in Sydney's south west is home to a diverse demographic on the traditional lands of the Dharawal people. With rapid population growth and a new 24-hour airport due to open on its doorstep, Campbelltown is undergoing an impressive transformation. Tune into this episode as...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

As NSW’s first 24-Hour Economy Commissioner, Michael Rodrigues is responsible for re-energising Greater Sydney’s going out economy and implementing the NSW Government’s 24-Hour Economy Strategy.

The Neon Grid will explore what a 24-hour economy means for Greater Sydney, through a series of interviews with the best and brightest across industry, local councils and the NSW Government. Different though the guests might be, they will share one unifying trademark - optimism. You will find here a community of city builders with a super-sized appetite for a reinvigorated Sydney, and the means to making that happen.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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As NSW’s first 24-Hour Economy Commissioner, Michael Rodrigues is responsible for re-energising Greater Sydney’s going out economy and implementing the NSW Government’s 24-Hour Economy Strategy. The Neon Grid will explore what a 24-hour economy means for Greater Sydney, through a series of...

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